▪︎All for you▪︎ - Diego x Reader || DISCONTINUED

▪︎ 3. Riposte ▪︎

When D4C Was shown I just kinda sat there like "wtf" also I just witnessed Dino man dying so now I'm sobbing while im almost finished with part 7 :(

Also, the plot isn't completely the same as the manga for 3 reasons.

1. I'm writing from memory mostly

2. I include Y/N way more

3. I avoid certain deaths.

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Riposte
A quick or witty retaliatory reply. In the context of the sport of fencing, a riposte means a counterattack that is made after successfully fending off one's opponent.

Hot Pants and I decided to keep each other company for the following days. We realized that we didn't necessarily despise each other, but actually completed each other. I helped him with some things, and he helped me with other things. Right now, it was the morning of the day where we'd hopefully reach the third stage.

"Good morning, Y/N." Hot Pants said as he stepped out of his tent. I kept watch during the second half of the night, so I was already awake.

"Good morning, Hot Pa- HOLY MOTHER OF GOD!" I watched the man step out of his tent, still not fully dressed as he was in the process of pulling his shirt on. That was when I noticed that he had a very prominent chest. "Y- YOU'RE A-"

"Oh, uhm... I'd appreciate it if you didn't tell anyone, I'm trying to not catch too much attention." He s- she said.

"S-... Sure. I mean, I'd obviously know a thing or two about that. I'm sorry for shouting, I was just... Surprised." I apologized, and she smiled in return.

"Don't worry, you can see me as an ally now. Woman to woman, I'll have your back." She assured.

"Yeah, until the last stretch, right? Then we compete." I hinted.

"...Yeah." She seemed a bit doubtful, but I didn't bother to overthink this. By now, I had already figured out that she was full of secrets. I didn't try to push her, but I was glad to have made a friend this early on.

We gathered our stuff and sped off onto the course. Once we approached the stage 2 finish line, more people were gathered up. I was unsure of how many days had passed since the race started, but it must have been at least two weeks by now. So far, I found it rather boring to be honest. Perhaps it's the Arizona desert playing tricks with my mind, but I'm getting restless.

As the stage 2 finish line became visible, I noticed a few familiar faces. The first one that stood out to me was Sandman. Honestly, who wouldn't take notice of him in a race full of horses? How could he even run on his feet only? It beats me, but I'm impressed.

"Gyro Zeppeli and Johnny Joestar is catching up to Diego Brando!" Someone called out through the megaphone. It seemed like that Gyro and Johnny had teamed up as well. I recognized Diego by now, and he was in the lead. No way in hell was I about to let him win this!

I rushed past Hot Pants, sprinting forward until I was in the top five. Using my ability in a situation like this would be far too dangerous, but I was very tempted. At the end of the first stage, I had taken notice of Gyro's 'steel balls'. Sure, that didn't end too well for him, but he had something efficient to use. It sparked my curiosity, so to say.

I passed the duo, until only Diego and I were fighting for the first place. We turned to each other, our eyes meeting for a brief moment. The sun was shining brightly, reflecting onto his light blue eyes. Only now did I notice how captivating his entire face was. I could see why he was popular with women, considering he was very...