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27. Party

Ever since that one night with Dabi, you've been avoiding Natsuo. Make sure he isn't home when you leave, dodging phone calls and texts. But it isn't just the dread or the awkwardness that's pulling you away from him, it's something else.

You've come to the realization that you don't deserve Natsuo. As a friend or even in your life. Sooner or later you're going to mess things up, or worse, mess him up. The last thing you want to do is hurt him, and lately, it feels like every guy you get close to just turns up dead.

Thankfully, you still have Dabi, at least. While it's only been five months since you two started your relationship, it feels like you've known him for a lifetime. Sure, he might leave from time to time, but he always comes back, unscathed.

Maybe Dabi's all you need. Maybe Natsuo will just go on his own path, far away from you. But when you hear a familiar knock at your door, you know you can't avoid him. It's too hard to be Dabi's, considering how he only gives two knocks or just comes in through the window or something.

You should ignore it, tell him to leave, slam the door in his face, but you don't. You get to your feet, slowly walking over to the door, and twisting the knob, pulling it open.

Natsuo has his hands in his pockets, seeming anxious to see you. He rocks back and forth, glancing at you, while you avert eye contact. "Hey."

"Hey." You reply, trying to seem as uncaring as you can. "What's up?"

"Not much, I was just walking by and...fuck, I can't do this. Can I just come inside, and can we talk? Like actually talk? I'm horrible with this small talk shit." Natsuo asks, running a hand through his white hair.

"Uhm, sure." You smile, opening the door, and letting him enter your dorm.

"Listen, I understand that you're going through some stuff, and I get it if you need space, but I just- I miss you. I miss hanging out with you, and messing around, and having fun, and telling each other everything, and I know you want to make time for your boyfriend but I hate how weird it's been between us, and I just...ugh that was too much."

"No, no, it's okay. I completely understand. I want to hang out with you too, I'm just scared of fucking up or losing you somehow." You admit, rubbing your arm and looking at your feet.

Natsuo groans, placing a gentle hand on your shoulder, making you look him in the eyes. "I want to hang out with you. I chose this, and if stuff goes down, we can just forget about it. Isn't that what college is for? Experimenting with new things? You're my friend, (y/n), and I'm willing to take that risk for you."

You sigh softly, knowing that he's not going to let you go. And maybe you shouldn't let him go either.

"Alright, fine. But prepare to fear the deathly consequences." You joke, lightening things up and making him laugh. "Oh, I'm terrified."

"You should be." You say with a little snort, continuing to laugh with him. Suddenly, his phone dings, and he pulls it out of his pocket, checking it.

"It's my girlfriend. She's taking me to this party, and I don't know anyone there. Wanna come with? If you don't have any plans, that is." He offers.

"Well, I wouldn't want to intrude-"

"No, no, you're not, trust me. Most of the people at her party are her friends, anyways." He interrupts and gives you pleading puppy eyes when you hesitate.

"Okay, okay, let me text Dabi and double-check." You giggle pushing his face away, turning to your phone to message your boyfriend.

You: Hey is it okay if I go to a party with Natsuo and his girlfriend?

You: If ur worried about it it's fine I'm just wondering

Dabi: Go ahead

Dabi: I'm working late tonight so I'll prob see you later tomorrow

Dabi: Don't make any stupid decisions and have fun

Surprised by how laid-back he is about it,  you glance up at Natsuo. "He said he's fine with it."

"Great! I knew he would be. Now let's go." Natsuo grabs your arm, leading you away with him. You send Dabi a thank you text on your way out.

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There's nothing more than fifteen people at the party, which doesn't exactly surprise you. These are freshmen, and not just freshmen, medical students. You doubt they party often.

Natsuo leads you over to a short brunette girl, which he introduces as his girlfriend. You smile at her and shake her hand, and introduce yourself as well. She's the exact opposite of Natsuo, shy, and mousy, but she seems nice too.

You hand Natsuo some punch, while you grab a beer for yourself. His girlfriend has gone off to talk to someone else, leaving you and him alone beside the punch table. "So, how long have you two been dating?"

"A little bit before I started going here so...three months? She's great though. Kind and pretty, smart too. I could go on and on about her though." He grins, scratching his neck.

"Awww." You coo, nudging him slightly. You've been drinking a bit, so you feel slightly tipsy. But not too much, just enough to make you feel all warm and tingly inside.

As some music starts getting turned up, you lock your elbow with Natsuo's leading him over to the dance floor. "C'mon! Let's dance!"

You let him go, starting to dance with him, not having a care in the world. You don't care if people are staring at you. You don't care if anyone's judging. All that matters is that you're with Natsuo, and he's dancing with you.

You two laugh at each other, continuing to dance, and letting loose. A good while passes by with you dancing together, talking, and messing around before you start getting tired.

"I think I'm gonna head back. But this was great! This was the most fun I've had in a while, and you two make an adorable couple. See you later!" You dismiss, waving at Natsuo, before walking off back to your dorm.

Natsuo smiles, watching you leave, not tearing his eyes from you until you're out of his sight. Then, he glances over at his girlfriend, who's been standing right beside him and watching him the whole time. "You have feelings for her, don't you?"

"...Yes."

(A/N: Oh boy, things just got a lot more complicated...

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