Atlantis

Chapter 18: (Part Three) Heroes Gala

Authors Note: I deeply apologize for the super late update! Due to unforeseen circumstances, things got a little busy in the month of October. Which really sucks because I really wanted to write a Halloween chapter. But with Halloween come and gone - I'll be sure to keep up with the upcoming Holidays - as I absolutely LOVE writing bonus Holiday chapters :) I'll also be updating weekly again. So once again - I apologize for the tardiness! So here's a few chapters as a truce ;)

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It took every ounce of your being to gain control over your limbs. You felt like jelly at the knees, and you struggled to walk a straight line.

For goodness sake, you only made out with the guy! Nothing else!

But this was Hawks. The Number 2 Pro Hero... that only existed on paper or the television back in your world.

And the way he touched you... 

You had never been caressed to the point of wanting to explode right then and there. Your lower abdomen was coiling up with a pleasing pressure that could've erupted if that fiery session lasted even a second longer.

And judging from the way Keigo... Hawks was losing a bit of himself in you... it was as if the both of you were craving this from one another - whether you both knew it or not.

Pent up emotions for each other that just kept building up until released.

You knew that you were falling for him, and you thought that was dangerous. And your gut feeling had you thinking that even Hawks had tried avoiding you... as you tried to with him. 

During that month of training you had at UA - he seemed to stay away for reasons. Yes, he was a busy man - but other factors hinted otherwise.

He didn't seem like the type who would let much get in the way of his Hero work... but here he was - making an effort to be in your life. Even knowing little details about yourself that you had never told him before tonight.

For instance - Hawks had to have known that you liked books... he even 'guessed' your favorite flowers... 

Had he been keeping a peepful eye on you without your knowing? He did work for the Hero Commission. Therefore, he had more access to certain information - also being trained at such a young age to undergo undercover work and related skills. He was good at what he did. 

Hawks observed, analyzed, and gathered intelligence on his 'targets'. So obtaining information on someone like you - would be a piece of cake for him.

You would definitely give him shit for that if that were the case.

But you were flattered nonetheless.

But maybe you were judging the man too harshly. Coming to personal conclusions because of how he presented himself to the public. And not giving his inner and real personality a chance.

You currently only had glimpses of his true identity. Even back in your world, his true nature still had you full of questions.

You opened the door that led back to the Gala - and as you made your way closer to the party, you squinted your eyes at the golden rays of light that illuminated the ceilings.

You stood there for a moment; letting your eyes adjust once again. The crowded room was still filled with elegant gowns and Pro Heroes - and the chatter was a bit more hyped up.