A Thousand Thoughts |Dabi X Reader|

Confessions?

The day passes quickly, Dabi insisted that I stay in the room and 'recover.' Of course, he is out gathering info and hopefully soon will be back for dinner.

With that thought my stomach growls loudly for the second time in the last three minutes. Sighing I turn off the TV and sit up, I'm still in Dabi's clothes from last night but they're really comfy. The air is slightly cool so I've also stolen one of his black hoodies and found a pair of fluffy slippers in the closet.

Before I can decide what to do next I hear the clicking of the rooms lock and shuffling. A smile plays on my lips, suppressing my urge to get all excited and happy that Dabi is back.

From down the hall I hear the door finally open and he calls, "I'm back, picked up some Thai food for us. Thought we could try something new, is that alright doll?"

The hunger eats away at me so I reply quickly, "As long as it's food."

Laughter echos before he finally emerges from the shadowy hall, as always in black jeans and a (very attractive) black sleeveless turtleneck. It shows off his scars beautifully, along with his slight muscles, lanky and tall body.

He seems a bit put off but gives me a strained smile anyway. "Hey are you okay? What happened."

He shakes his head and mumbles something about telling me after we eat. He hands me my take out box and I quickly open it and start eating. The food is delicious and I steal a bit of Dabi's too to see what he got.

"You made a really good choice in food, this stuff is amazing."

Dabi shrugs and continues eating quietly. Once I finish and he's close to done I ask once more, "Please Dabi, what happened?"

He shakes his hand, his shaggy hair following suit, "Nothing, just thinking about somethings."

Ok, very specific. "Anything else you'd like to share?"

Dabi turns his head to the side, studying the mirror across from him, "I don't understand. Why are you still here?"

Scoffing I set my takeout box on the side table, "You may not see this but-"

Dabi sighs and says louder than I was expecting, "No see this is the problem, you do this. Fill me with comfort and compliments when i've never had it before, never been able to trust someone and it feels so fake. I'm sorry but do you actually want to be around me or are you just trying to be the hero?"

Shocked at his outburst I still, my silence suffocating.

The next thing I here as I look anywhere but Dabi, "Fuck."

My face is lifted, Dabi's thumb gently pressing it up to look at him. I hadn't noticed he had crossed over to me. His demeanor isn't confident, angry or cocky, as usually. Instead it's vulnerable and... Scared? Maybe shy?

                        -Dabi's POV-

"Doll I didn't mean it that way, okay? I promise. I just- shit. It's difficult for me to trust and you are just so..." Incredible. Gorgeous. Talented. My whole fucking sun and stars. "You are a ball of sunshine, a ray of light that somehow found it's way to the dark side of the moon that is me. You have understood me in a way I thought no one could and your pure want to be with me, has shocked me every day.

"All I can think is, why would she want someone like me when she could have literally anyone she wished for."

Y/N stares up at me sweetly, affectionately. She seems to understand that I don't need her comforting words or assurance. Just to now that she's here with me is enough. So she slowly raises as if worried she'll scare me away before she pulls me into her small warmth and whispers two simple words, "Thank you."

And I know that after everything we've been through, she will be here for me, and i'll do anything for her in return.

                         -Y/N's POV-

Dabi stay quiet in my arms and as the sun sets through the window, the light shining across his face shading him with oranges and pinks. He whispers, "Y/N, I am so sorry. For everything."

I nod and sit on my bed, with him beside me. "I forgive you, Dabi."

The words seem to weigh him down like a bag of bricks before he slowly seems to realize something. He lays down and pulls me into his chest, me head resting above his heart and I wonder if I'm the reason his heart is beating so fast.

Finally, after everything we've been through, I feel like I can tell him. "Hey Dabi-"

He interrupts me accidentally, "I- oh sorry doll, continue."

I look up at him, and he gazes down at me softly, and the moment feels both fragile, and full of love. I blush intensely under his vision. "I was- um, I was going to say that I really like you? And I'm sorry if I'm reading everything wrong but I think your beautiful and lovely and I just... I long for you."

He breathes the word, "Beautiful...?"

I smile and reach my hand up to cup his face gently and he melts into my touch. "Doll, I would burn the world to the ground for you. Glad you not as oblivious as you have been showing me."

A giggle escapes me and Dabi let's out a husky chuckle before looking down at me once more, his eyes serious and honest. "Are you sure you don't want to give up on me?"

I suppress a strong retort and nod, His response? "Your an idiot."

Rolling my eyes I hide my face in his chest, my cheeks burning crimson.

Slowly my thoughts fade and my breathing evens out, Dabi's own breathing and heart beat calming me. I guess Dabi thinks I'm asleep, because he says quietly, "This is why I need you here. You shatter my fears, your still right here where I need you. You always have been."