Endearing. (Endeavor X Male Reader.)

Burning Desire

(BOYES IT HAPPENED I FINALLY FINISHED THE CHAPTER.)

A week has passed since the event with your alternate persona. You haven't been able to contact Enji during this time. Technically you were supposed to be in his care still, but you weren't really feeling bedridden. During this time you'd been informed by the hospital that the same hour that had you left. Your father had passed away. There was still something that gnawed at the back of your head. That cryptic phone call. It was most likely him. His voice was so strained and quiet. It almost sounded like he was already de-

-Knock knock-

"Howdy, anyone homeee?"

An old, familiar voice rang from behind the front door.

"Leonard, what're you doing here?"

"Checking up on ya. Been awhile."

"It's only been a week."

"True true. Still, don't question me boy."

"Come again?"

"Don't make me pick this lock. I'll smack that as-"

"Yeah yeah I'm coming."

"Hmph! So rude to little old me."

You opened up the door and put your hand on your hip. 

"Time is money old man, hurry up."

"Wow kiddo, I didn't think you were a prostitute. How shocking."

"Kidding, kidding. Please, come in my lovely old geezer."

"-grunt- I'm so honored."

You couldn't help but giggle a bit. You were surprised sometimes at just how easy it was to converse with him. He definitely had a lot of charisma which made it much easier. He stepped into your house and whistled.

"I've seen your place from the outside before, but it's much nicer on the inside. Not bad."

"Thank you. My job pays pretty well, but working almost 50 hours every week is pretty rough sometimes."

"I would imagine.. So. How you holding up without your big man?"

"I've been alright I suppose. Is.. he okay? I definitely was an asshole to him. I've tried texting and calling him, but he hasn't responded."

"He's alright. I've talked him down from being too mad at you. He understands it was the situation that made you mad and not even with him just in general. Still you know how he is. Very stubborn. Part of him is still upset and angry probably."

You sighed and ran your hand down your face. It only made sense. You were so caught up in your anger you couldn't think straight. All he was trying to do was help, but you completely blew him off. Figuratively. 

"Relax boyo. I'm sure he'll come around to ya in no time."

The look on your face must've shown how you were feeling.

"I certainly hope he does. I would like to apologize in person."

"Y'know. I could drop you off at his place...."

"What? Unannounced and after what I said to him? No thanks, he'll probably smack me or something."

"I think you meant to say spank."

"Ha-ha. You could always call him and ask if he wants to see me. He'll answer to you I'm sure."

"You're saying you don't want the big guy to have his big, rough hands on ya?"