I will take care of you.

Mall Day.

DABI'S POV ✨

Bakugo had slowly settled in our home. He no longer flinched just from me talking to him or approaching him, and he felt okay with walking around the house now. I was relieved to see him becoming more accustomed to his surroundings, and comfortable with me being around him.

I found it amusing how much he loves Spicy foods, and I was surprised to learn he is an amazing cook as well. Some nights he insisted on cooking, wanting to do something for me for being so kind to him. I didn't like him feeling like he owed me anything just for being a decent human being, and a true Alpha in protecting and caring for an Omega.

"What are you doing?" He asked me as I put my shoes on.

"I was going to go find you so I can take you out for a bit." I smiled.

"O-out?" I could sense his nervousness in the idea.

"Yes... you have done so well adjusting. I'd like to take you shopping for some clothes you'd like that fit you well, among anything else you may want."

"I-I don't know..." he looked down, his hand gripping his other arm tightly as his anxiety was building.

"I'll be right with you, let me spoil you a little. Besides we need to get you comfort items for your heat... it will be coming soon we both know that..." I said softly.

He finally agreed to the idea allowing me to lead him to my car. "We don't have to stay too long if you don't want. I figured we'd go to the mall in town, they aren't too busy on weekdays."

Katsuki nodded, still looking nervous as I shut his door and got in on the drivers side of my vehicle. I sighed softly, and gave him a gentle smile. "Everything will be okay, kitten."

He stuck pretty close in the mall, his eyes not meeting with anyone that walked by us. His body almost pressing completely against me if someone got too close to him. I took him into a shop and got him a pair of new shoes, and another shop for some tops.

As time went on he slowly became more relaxed, "You look really good in Orange." I said honestly as he was looking at an Orange hoodie.

"You th-think so?"

"Yeah, goes well with your eyes." I smiled, loving the tint of pink staining his cheeks. "I see the look in your eyes stop worrying about prices."

I took the orange hoodie off the rack, holding it and leading him to another area with some pants to pick out. After I felt we had a good bit from this store at least I went to the check out. I could tell his knees had started bothering him but he hadn't said anything... but because of the fated bond between us I could sense the pain...

"Here... I'm going to check this out. You sit here for me and rest. You can see me perfect from here right?" I asked, watching his relieved expression as he did sit down.

I could tell he was nervous as I got in line but he didn't say anything just nodded while rubbing his aching knees.

BAKUGO'S POV

I felt the anxiety build as he left me on the bench to check out. I could see him pretty well still but not being able to strongly smell his scent made my Omega immediately whine... I sighed rubbing my knees more trying to keep my mind off of it, until I realized two men had sat down... one on each side of me.

"Looky here, a sweet little Omega~" one of them said, I could tell neither of them were Alphas. They were both Beta's.

"Fuck off." I lightly growled, not feeling intimidated by their weak almost non-existent scent.

"Feisty~ I bet you're a great fuck." The other one beamed, his face too close to my neck for comfort.

"Get away from me. You can't just touch me." I growled again.

"I don't think you are in any position to be back talking so much pretty angel." I felt one of them slip his hand up my shirt, immediately assaulting one of my nipples with his fingers.

I was surprised but the sensation was taken over by my own anger. I shoved him off of me, but only managed to make the other Beta hold both of my arms.

"Let's get you all messed up, and then you'll be begging to leave with us for some fun."

I hated when Betas felt like this. That if they just managed to get an Omega horny they would fall to their knees for them. I struggled, feeling panicked as he snaked his hands back up my shirt. I couldn't see Dabi... where did he go? Why were they doing this in the open like this?

"Just stay still!" The one touching me growled, his hand traveled down to my hips and I felt him try to force his hand down my pants but then I didn't feel his hands anymore. The guy holding me from behind also had let go of me. I reopened my eyes looking up to see Dabi had the guy touching me by the neck, holding him in front of him. I could tell he was berating him but I felt too overwhelmed to pay attention.

Eventually both the males were bowing and apologizing before running away.

"I'm sorry about that... are you hurt?" He asked, his gentle hand on my face making me feel hot.

I could tell I was closer to my heat than I had originally thought as a purr immediately rang out. "It's... close." I said softly feeling embarrassed.

I hated pre heat... I felt clingy... I didn't want to make Dabi mad at me by being annoying.

"Let's get you home then, sweetheart."

He grabbed my hand, leading me from the store and back to the car to head home. I felt uneasy... I just wanted to be held desperately by him...