Protecting Him

Chapter 27. Disastrous Date

(A/n: I had fun writing this chapter, still working on how to write Shigaraki's character --sorry if he's too OOC, anyway I hope you enjoy! P.S Dabi hasn't shown up much, but I'm planning to add more of him in the future~)

The clock struck ten. The moon had risen, a single cloud standing before it. It was the same alley I had talked with Tenko. The ground was dirtier than I remembered; a puddle of muddy water here and there, trash scattered, a stray cat heard meowing. Not a soul was found, but it was obvious due to the fact this part of the neighborhood was known for its dangerous and illicit activities.

Five minutes have passed. My patience growing thinner. Meaning my mood was turning bitter. I could even say I was becoming livid standing here like a fool. I clicked my tongue annoyed as I was turning my heel to leave.

"Five minutes is all it takes for you to lose your patience? That has spoiled brat written all over." A raspy voice had stopped my movements.

I stopped, turned towards Tenko with a dark smirk. "Heh, and what about you? I didn't peg the 'leader' of an ill-reputed group to be late. Unbefitting of a villainous leader don't you think?"

"Shut your mouth."

"Heh, you know I'm right." I retorted.

"You're annoying that's what you are." He remarked as he took a step forward.

I followed his lead, closing the distance between us. "You've been a good boy right? Nobody followed you? No one knows about us?"

"You're an idiot you know that... of course not Stalker. Being the stalker that you are, you should know by now already. I might've been late but I'm not stupid. I'm solely here for information nothing else."

I chuckled darkly, "Hm? Me, a stalker? Hah. Well, I wouldn't know. You could've set a trap for me."

"Don't start giving me any ideas, I won't hesitate to kill you. But you already know that." he smirked deviously, clearly trying to challenge me.

I uncrossed my arms, placing my hands on my hip. "Touché, Tomura."

The distance between us had diminished into practically nothing. His red orbs looking directly into my golden ones.

"[Fake Name] was it?" he said in his usual harsh tone.

I feigned a shocking expression, "Aw you remembered me. Good it would've been a pain if you didn't."

"Stop messing around, I didn't come here for idle chitchat. You have information I want. Speak." He took a hold of my arm, squeezing it tightly.

I did my best not to wince. He's a strong guy, despite his lanky appearance. I eyed his hand on my arm with hint of false amusement. I rolled my eyes, "How forgetful Tomura, I said I'd give you what you want if you did the same for me." my eyes narrowed down, my aura turning deadly as my tone, "I want to know more about your League. What's your purpose?"

His grip got tighter. "What are you after? You said you didn't want to join, then why know?"

"I told you. I want to know everything there is about the League. I'd like to understand your point of view better."

His eyes widen, he blinked several times. "M-my? My point of view?" his voice turned soft, he sounded almost astonished. Like as if no one had ever asked him that or for that matter cared about what he had to truly offer.

I nodded, "Yeah. You heard me right. I'd like to know what made the League of Villains become what it is today. Why you as the leader have in mind of accomplishing with it? With the shitty world we live in, I have a few theories in mind but I'm not convinced."