𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑹𝑽𝑬𝑫 𝑨𝑭𝑭𝑬𝑪𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 ➣ Dabi

a warning

You gasp, eyes wide, and breath shaky as you scream Hawk's name. "Keigo!"

The room turns to you, to your feared eyes, to your hands hovering over your chest, your body shaking. Aizawa is the first to rush to your side, wrapping his arms around you to shield you from the students stares. Todoroki quickly comes next and Aizawa allows it since the two of you are growing closer.

"Y/n," Aizawa says. "You need to take a deep breath."

Before you left, Touya took your ring, keeping it safe with him for the two days you'd be without him. Besides, it's best to not have to explain what the ring would be if the heroes asked about it. But they kept your suit on, to send a warning to the heroes. All you need is for the heroes to ask so you can deliver the message.

With bodies surrounding you, you hide your face, knowing your fake tears wouldn't be too convincing and instead resort to shutting yourself off from everyone in the room. Including All Might, who pushes past students to get to you, to pull you close to his chest.

These tears feel real. Because he whispers, "It's okay, Y/n. We won't let you out of our sight ever again. The League will never get to you. You're safe, Y/n. You're safe. I promise."

He pets your head softly, stroking your hair to calm you down. Him holding you, only reminds you of your father. You have vague memories of him doing the same, holding you close after a long night, telling you how much he loves you and how he missed you all day. You remember him tucking you into bed at night. He would always tell you a story to distract you from the dark. You would hold your blanket and look up at him with loving eyes, wanting to always be his little girl that he would protect. Somedays, he would come home with your favorite candy or a teddy bear he thought you'd like. You were always his first thought, his first priority. That's just how it was. So being in All Might's arms, the familiarity and longing of having a father, causes you to choke up and curl closer, your hand gripping his shirt as you bite back your tears.

"KID!"

You turn your head, just in time to see Hawks burst into the room and push past the students just to get to you. To keep the act going, you frantically break away from All Might and reach out for Hawks. He drops to his knees, cupping your face as he scans your body for injuries.

"Kid, I'm so sorry. I'm so fucking sorry." The bags under his eyes tell you he hasn't slept. He looks tired. Worn out. It's only been eight hours. Did he really miss you that much? "I'll never let you go again. I swear it. I should've saved you. I should've stopped them. I'm a fucking pro hero and I lost you that quickly. It'll never happen again, I sweat it, Y/n. I fucking swear on my life, I'll protect you."

You just hug him, willing him to hold you close as you mumble with tears streaming down your cheeks, "I want to lie down."

He quickly picks you up, one hand holding you by your back, the other underneath your knees. You lie your head on his chest, your fingers playing with the fur in his coat as he takes you away.

As you past the students, you make eye contact with Midoriya, who looks sick to his stomach, but lost in his thoughts. Yet, as you look at him, he quickly looks away, turning his head with a look of guilt trapped on his face. You frown, noting to ask Todoroki about that later.

All Might and Aizawa follow closely behind Hawks, offering you water or cheese and crackers, anything you might want. You deny each offer with soft shake of your head. Touya fed you some strawberries and chocolate after your shower, so you aren't really hungry anyway. But they get you a glass of water anyway and take it with them to your room. Hawks lies you down on the bed as Aizawa shuts the door behind him.