Control (Overhaul X Reader)

Chapter 22

The day of the anniversary party was finally here. The uncertainty of the possible outcomes loomed over you like a dark ominous cloud. You were scared of what could happen but if Shigaraki played his cards right and helped you get rid of Kusumoto and your COO, you could establish better trust and make him work with the Shie Hassaikai more smoothly.

You checked your emails in the morning for any significant changes but it looks like the party would proceed as planned, and while your parents couldn't go, your sister insisted she wanted to be there. Well-known heroes, celebrities,  and reporters would attend as well as business associates from companies you had partnerships with or which you had purchased, such as detnerat. Considering their specialization in creating hero support items for those with abnormal bodies, you didn't see any reason not to add them to your collection.  Only All Might emailed you that he couldn't come due to health reasons, which you understood and wished him a speedy recovery.

Later that afternoon, you started getting ready as you did your make up and put on your dress. Who knew what the night would bring so it was imperative that you looked your best. And finally there was an event appropriate enough for you wear the fancy necklace Overhaul had given you. You admired yourself in the mirror as the jewels sparkled on your skin. 

"Chisaki Kai, also known as Overhaul, has requested permission to enter." Ada's voice droned from the speakers.

"Let him in." You answered. He had told you he wanted to see you off before you attended the party. His presence would certainly distract you a little bit from the foreboding apprehension you felt in your chest. 

Your heart pounded as the door opened behind you and you turned to face the yakuza boss, his golden orbs studying you intensively. You hoped he liked what he saw.

"You look beautiful..." He mused as he stepped closer to you. "It's a shame that those sick heroes get the privilege to see you like this, but it can't be helped. Hopefully I can accompany you next year."

You smiled bashfully at him, hoping for something to happen. It was a long way, but if he could change society's view on yakuza then maybe... maybe you could be seen openly with him. But that wouldn't be an easy feat and until then you couldn't do anything to ruin your reputation.

Needless to say, ever since that 'incident' happened the other night, it didn't happen again and it left you flustered and frustrated. There were a few times you met up with him again, and he still continued treating you as his object of affection, but he never took off his mask again or made a move. You had even worn your most provocative lingerie underneath but nothing ever happened, making you feel insecure. What if he had been disgusted with you after that? But if he was, why would he still ask you to spend time with him? Maybe he didn't court you because he liked you but because it was beneficial to be with you. That was something that you had to expect. But if that was the case, shouldn't he at least try harder?

And yet whenever he was near, your body felt like it was like on fire. After having tasted the forbidden fruit, you craved for more but you were too scared to make the first move. Or maybe... maybe this was his strategy of marketing himself as your potential lover? You were given a taste but to get the whole package you had to agree to be with him. How sly.

"Let me take you down to the garage. It's almost time for the event to start." He offered you his gloved hand and you accepted, strapping your fashionable little purse over your shoulder. You closed your eyes as you descended to calm yourself. You couldn't let your personal desires distract you now, you had to mentally prepare for tonight. What if Shigaraki reveals to the whole world that you had been working with him instead? What would you do?