PYROMANIA (Endeavor X Male Reader)

Chapter 37 - HAWKS

"Sir, there's a hero named Hawks here. He says he's here to see Mr (L/N)," the secretary said, leaning into the office. You and Enji had been sitting in the office in companionable silence. Him completeing paperwork and you writing a painstakingly long essay about rescue techniques.

You jumped up at the opportunity to do something that didn't involve words.

"Takami? Heck yeah! I'll be right there, Miss."

She gave you a soft smile. Ever since you'd brought her some muffins, her demeanor had changed. She was always rather terse but nowadays she seemed to tolerate your presence, if not enjoy it.

It made you think of Rei. You'd become friends, at least from what you could gather, and it was nice to be close with someone whose life didn't revolve around combat.

You stood up and bounded out of the office and you could hear Enji following suit. You smiled back at him and you didn't miss how his tense posture relaxed.

You still had a lot of ways in which you could improve, but you were happy. And as strange as it sounds, you owed it all to Enji.

"Hi Hawks," you said as you reached the front desk. The man greeted you and then fixed his gaze on Enji, who was practically leering at him over your shoulder.

"Oi. Say hi, Enji," you urged and your friend gave an indignant huff before greeting the much shorter blonde.

Takami was transfixed and you laughed at Enji's confused expression.

"He's an Endeavor fan boy like me, En. Actually no I think he likes you more than I do."

Enki cocked a brow. "Yeah right."

The obvious faith in your care for him warmed you a little. "You guys talk while I put on my hero costume."

Enji looked like you'd just stabbed him in the back. You laughed.

"Yeah I'm sorry. I'm leaving you to battle against social interaction alone," you joked.

He frowned. "No you're not," he paused. "You fiend."

You acted like you were throwing a ball. "Emboar I choose you! Use 'Small Talk'," you exclaimed as you left, earning an annoyed groan from the man.

He waved you off. "Yeah whatever, (Y/N). Just go."

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"Enji! Did you make a new friend?" You asked as you entered the arena in your full hero get-up. Choker and all. It was only fair. Takami was wearing his too.

Enji rolled his eyes and walked away from the short blonde and towards you. "Don't get too hurt. I can tell he's skilled," he warned.

You looked at Takami. "Oi. Did you hear that? Enji says you're skilled!"

Takami turned red at the exact same moment Enji did. The fire on his face flared up. "You're a terror," he bemoaned.

You approached Hawks excitedly. "He spill any of my secrets? Bet he did. He loves putting me at a disadvantage," you whined and Takami nodded solemnly.

"That's about all he told me. Just spilled the beans about your abilities."

You pouted. "Dammit Enji..."

"He also said you could only use two quirks and they can't be defensive."

Another, more dramatic pout. "Do I get to choose?"

Takami nodded, amused.

"Fine. My flight quirk and my electromagnetic quirk. I can use weapons, right?"

"Well I am so I guess so," he said, shrugging.

"Oi Enji are you going to be our ref?" You asked and the man shook his head as an answer. He guided Shouto forward and said,

"Shouto can. I'll just watch."

"Father would you mind filming? Izuku would love to see this," Shouto asked, rather nervously. You still smiled at the sight. A few months ago, Shouto wouldn't have dared to ask in fear of being berated. It seemed innocuous but it was a huge step for the family.

However, Enji looked around awkwardly - as if unwilling but apprehensive to say no. You snorted, remembering the time you had to help Enji take a selfie. Despite it being the late 21st century, he acted like a boomer.

"Dude your father knows Jack shit about using a phone. If it doesn't involve combat then he doesn't bother learning. Go ask Onima, Enji."

Enji grumbled in protest. You rolled your eyes. "Oh come on En. He won't laugh at you. He'd be fucking honored to do something for you."

Enji seemed to mull over it, then looked at his son and begrudgingly left to find the sidekick.

"You really speak Endeavor, don't you, Dad," Shouto said. The times that he called you this were few and far between but you still felt like crying every single time.

"Incineroar interpreter, at your service." You bowed with a flourish.

Hawks looked between you and Shouto quizzically. "Are you dating Endeavor?" He asked. You gaped.

"No? I mean no! Nope."

Shouto rolled his eyes. "What he's trying to say is that he's my guardian but he's not dating my father. I call him Dad cause I want to," he turned to you. "See, was that so hard? People are going to think you're his side-piece if you get so worked up."

You couldn't hold back your snort. "It's hard to imagine him having anything but a stick up his ass," you mumbled. Hawks cackled and Shouto grimaced - no doubt reminded of his discovery of All Might/Endeavor fanfiction.

Enji came back seconds later, with Onima in tow. The sidekick was practically buzzing with excitement.

"Get on with it then," Enji practically ordered. You smiled indulgently.

"At your command, my lord!" You exclaimed, earning an exasperated eye roll. Regardless, you got into position and Takami followed suit.

In his hands were two long, red feathers that he brandished as duel swords. In your own were your knives, their function set to slash rather than pierce in this particular fight.

Arisu touched your shoulders and ivory leather erupted from your back, unfettered by your cloak. Takami gave a low whistle and spread out his own wings, the feathers raised.

"You guys ready?" Shouto asked.

Both of you nodded.

"Well fucking go I guess."

You ignored the disapproving glance Enji directed at Shouto. Instead you shot forward. You felt the adrenaline and excitement thrum in your veins.

Let the games begin.

[A/N: Okay so kind of a shit place to end on but I'll have another chapter out soon. I'm going to the ✨hospital✨ soon so I'll have time lmfao]