Last night felt like a fever dream. Sir Nighteye and the police had arrived to get you. The pro hero had foreseen your abduction but had trouble finding your location. Endeavor hadn't been much help, but your co-workers had pitched in to help locate you. Speaking of which, your boss Numero had met you at the station. He apologized profusely and gave you more time off. "It shouldn't have happened, you should take time off to rest" he insisted. After a few questions and a visit to the hospital, you were escorted home. You hesitated with opening the door. You wondered if Dabi was inside. What would his reaction be like? You didn't think you did anything wrong, but you still felt uneasy.
Either way, you couldn't stay outside. You opened the door slowly, flinching at the darkness. You flipped the lights on and met your empty apartment. You sat down on the couch, laying across it with a sigh. Your body suddenly felt heavy, you were exhausted. The strain from fighting, the bruises from being tossed around, and the adrenaline fading from you made you a lump on the couch. The memory of being in that pit actually made you sad, as tears began to form in your eyes. You wanted to admit it, you wanted Dabi here with you. But without your phone, you couldn't contact him. you'd have to settle for your couch, the one he usually reclined on.
You could see the light of dawn breaking over the sky. You had been up all night. It didn't matter, you had plenty of time off to fix your sleep schedule. You sat up from your couch reluctantly, the bed would be much better and away from the light. You strained your ears, there was a strange noise. You looked to your door and noticed the knob was moving.
Someone was coming in.
You grabbed a pillow by instinct, faltering as you realized that was the worst weapon of choice. Your door craked open as a figure shuffled inside. "Dabi?" you croaked, realizing your throat was dry. Familiar black spiky hair jolted upwards. You watched Dabi stand up straight, his eyes locking onto your messy hair and threatening pillow. He took slow steps, striding as he drew closer to the couch. You tensed, ready to throw the pillow but it was too late.
His arms were already wrapped around your head, pressing your nose into his shirt. You let the pillow fall to the floor, by now, you couldn't hold back the tears. You sniffled as you held onto Dabi tightly. You knew his shirt would be a mess but you didn't want to let go. He didn't make any objections either. You felt one of his hands on your head, running over your hair. "I'm sorry" he muttered. You ceased your sobbing, looking up at him in confusion. "Why? You didn't do anything" your voice bubbled past your trembling lips. "That's exactly the problem, I didn't do anything" he spat. Dabi looked down at you, his expression was one you never witnessed.
He looked genuinely sad.
"I let you get hurt, I didn't protect you when you needed me" Dabi explained. You shook your head, there was no way you were going to let him blame himself. "No, you helped me at the end! Besides, I held my own out there" you defended. Dabi's lips turned upward into a wry grin. "You did look pretty badass out there with that pipe" he chuckled. Now you were smiling too. "And what was with you stabbing that Nomu in the brain? Were you trying to kill it?" he mused. You became slightly timid, not wanting to admit your reason. "W-well, it's like in the movies..." you muttered. Dabi laughed loudly, releasing you so he could jump over your couch. "Look at that, my girl is a goddamn lethal weapon" he laughed. You swatted his hands as he pulled you into his arms again. This time, Dabi lifted you into a bridal carry and began walking to your bedroom.
He dropped you on the bed and began pulling at your clothes. "D-dabi! Right now?" you gasped as you shed your clothes. "It's already morning, I'm too tired right now and I bet you are too" he explained. Leaving you in your underwear, Dabi stripped off his clothes quickly. He joined you in your bed, cuddling you under the blankets. "Let's sleep, for now, I've got at least a whole week to bang you senseless" he chuckled.
