Sympathy for the Devil (Dabi x fem reader fanfic)

A Royal Flush

Y/n's POV:

"A hundred grand and the life of your best bodyguard, add in a couple of sexy bitches as well; you know me I like to play with my food!"

Deku said breathlessly to Bakugou as he put in his lot, he caught my eye and winked at me saying;

"you seem very tasty... would you be my very own sweetie pie for me to eat?"

I recoiled, as I was about to give him a piece of my mind, Dabi drawled;

"now now Deku play nice, let's give a little respect when due; she is after all infamous for her pay backs"

Deku's ecstatic expression quickly morphed into a snarl but he backed down. Flustered at Dabi's unexpected protectiveness I inwardly shudder at the crazy ruthlessness of them all.

 As I got to know them all, I was beginning to see their different types of viciousness; Deku, as any idiot could tell has the psychotic mentality of a deranged villain, Bakugou from what I gather, is as fierce as a wolverine with a temper to match, Shoto; barely said a word the entire night however I could always feel his eyes on me watching my every move, cold, and brooding, he gave a menacing air, Dabi meanwhile was probably the most dangerous; from all the intel I gather from tonight I can tell that under his cold, unfeeling mask lies a merciless, sadistic and calculating killer with great ambition. He's the one to watch out for.

As the night progressed, Shoto, Deku and Bakugou folded leaving me and Dabi against each other in the showdown after the final interval.

This being a high stakes poker game meant that for the showdown the remaining players could bet anything on their chance at winning; for example, if one player was confident enough, they would say that if they won the other player/s would have to kill someone for them and if they lost they themselves would kill anyone the winner chooses... 

"This is getting boring, let's raise the stakes even more shall we hotrod?" 

I say venomously at Dabi who said nothing but instead quietly peered into my eyes.

 Breaking his gaze saw his scarred hand idly fondle his cards; I couldn't help wonder about how his hand must feel against my skin... Snap out of it dumbass I scold myself just as Dabi replied in his careless manner;

"Whatever you want doll"

he said in a mocking voice;

"How about this: if you win, you are granted immunity by the Yacusa- and since I basically own half of Japan you'll be free to do anything you like."

I raise an eyebrow as I retort;

"look here staples, I can already do whatever I want. how about if I win, you give me half of your empire to use and run as I please."

I look with satisfaction as Dabi glared at me with anger and... was that... admiration?

"Touche, mmhhh... very well, but if I win, you have to work for me, meaning I'll be able to use your quirk and skills for my gain for exactly a year and thirty days."

My eyes widen in surprise as I jump to my feet saying in disbelief;

"Yeah like hell I'll agree to that, I have half a mind to slit that charred throat of yours right here right now!"

Dabi sat back looking at me with his cold and calculating stare;

"well what if you didn't have choice? As I stated earlier I basically own half of Japan so even if you run away I will always find you one way or another..."

His words chill me to the core as I realise the truth behind them. You know what? fuck it. I tossed my hair and humphed as I sat back down glowering at Dabi. He grinned at me looking entertained as with bated breath we put our cards down - mine; a full house - Dabi's; a Royal Flush.

 Well fuck. There goes my freedom...

I wasn't aware of everyone getting up and leaving until I felt Dabi behind me. I quickly stand up to meet him only to find my face inches away from his. 

"It's ok doll don't beat yourself up over you defeat I'll make sure your taken care of..."

he said with a surprisingly gentle voice. I glare at him trying not to notice how close his skin was against mine and the literal heat radiating from his body. 

"I can take care of myself and don't think I wont attempt to kill you, you know my reputation, what I will do to take revenge on all the people who's wronged me - and the list's just getting bigger by the second..." 

I spat, Dabi looked at me as he said in a soft voice;

"Who has hurt you enough to drive you to this point?"

Speechless I felt my past crash into my consciousness dragging me down once again. I grit my teeth as I stepped closer until our lips were mere centimetres apart;

"I would ask you the same thing."

I purred seductively, as my vulnerable moment passed.

"why do you ask? are you all in?"

Dabi said mockingly. annoyed, I look deep into his eyes trying not to fall into their beauty;

"all inside you I hope"

I inwardly cringe at my choice in words, but no one gets to push my buttons like that without some payback. Dabi leered at me as he snorted;

"you wish"

 he leant in but I swayed away picking my purse from the floor and walking away; tempting him with something that he will never be able to touch because I am y/n l/n and I will always have revenge in some shape or form.

After the long night ending with me and Dabi's 'steamy exchange' I was shown into a black van with tinted windows - how cliche. Knowing resistance was futile I didn't bother putting up a fight.  

Around late morning we pulled up to an even more luxurious hotel where I was then shown to a suite so luxurious that it made my last suite look like a dump. Drained after last nights events I took a bath and collasped onto the fluffy bed. My last thoughts before drifting off to sleep was the deep bright azure of Dabi's eyes and how it seemed to see right through you... I wonder what his story is...