Please don't go. (a BakuDeku/TodoBakuDeku fanfic)

Outrunning Karma

~Midoriya POV~

It all happened so quickly, and yet every second is now integrated into my mind. I was with Kachan and Skull, and then headed to my study to write down some ideas I had gotten when I felt as if someone was behind me.

I froze, trying to quickly asses the situation without making it obvious they've been noticed, just in case I was in danger. As I slowly turned though, there was suddenly a knife whizzing past, just barely grazing my arm, and then, before I knew it, everything went black.

I wasn't sure at first if I was knocked out or what, but it didn't feel as if had lost consciousness. And,...I felt like I was just floating in dark emptiness. The feeling was short as the next moment I was dumped on the ground at Shigaraki's feet. "We got him without any trouble, boss" a voice I recognized as Compress said. So, that means as was probably in a marble.

But back to the task at hand. I one for all start cursing through my veins when I receive a rough blow to the back of my head, making me see stars. "Alright Dabi, I don't want him unconscious already" the villain in front of me sighs. "But babe, he started-" "I knew what he was doing, but I can protect myself."

There's a scoff from Dabi, and soft laughter and giggles from the rest of the group. Shigaraki ignores them. I groan, reaching a hand up to gingerly touch the spot where the blow happened. Before I knew it though, my hands had been tied behind my back in quirk-restraining cuffs, and my legs and torso had been chained to the chair.

The whole week was a nightmare. There was the occasional water and food to keep me alive, but that's about it. I still wasn't sure why I was needed, though I was pretty sure I was just being used to bait someone, and that was the only reason I was still alive. That only made me feel worse.

All the insults that I threw at them, and all the threats, seemed to do nothing. A couple of the members had gotten nervous a few times because of my words, but seeing how nonchalant Shigaraki was being, caused them to act the same way. Of course I was punished each time though, occasional punches from the guys in the group when they needed to get their anger out, and a cutting board for Toga. I kept up my assertive attitude though, no matter what they threw at me.

~Shiggy POV~

"This is getting nowhere." I grumble, refusing to turn away from my video game as the scarred hands are placed on my shoulders "just give it some time." The hands on my shoulders tighten their grip "why? What's the point? It's taking too long already."

I frown at the screen as my character dies again "look what you made me do. You're distracting me." There's a huff from behind me and with a groan I toss the controller to the side, turning slightly to face Dabi. "Fine, yes, it's taking longer than expected but it's necessary." He glares at me "it's getting dangerous, who knows what they could've planned during all this time?"

I pause, mulling his words over "that's true. But we've been really careful with everything." When his look doesn't falter, I try again "I'll try another approach, then give it a week or two, and we can get rid of him." He sighs, shaking his head "you never know when to give up."

I tilt my head toward him with a cocky grin "and that's why you love me." He smirks "that's another thing I hate about this whole thing. I get less time with just you." Before I can answer, he captures my mouth and gives me a rough kiss. Before I can reciprocate, he stalks off, claiming he has some business to take care off. I flip him off as he gives me his shit-eating grin. The door slams behind him as I restart my game "bitch!"

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Dabi gets home the next day to find me at the bar counter. Kissing the top of my head, he wrinkles his nose "what are you drinking?" I take another slow sip "tea." He studies me for a moment "oh? What kind of tea?" I roll my eyes and grunt "tea,...quila."