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Had you asked what Hawks planned on doing on a Tuesday night, he didn’t expect it to be dancing with Dabi of all things.
*couple hours earlier*
After fussing with his tie in the car for about half an hour, Hawks finally arrived at the Pro Heroes annual gala. He hated going to these, since all it results in is him talking to reporters, dancing with no one in particular, flirting with some friends, getting drunk and abruptly passing out somewhere in the building and somehow ending up back at home. This year, would be no different. As he made his way up the steps, waving at the rabbit hero Mirko, he spotted the Bar, and he decided there’s no harm in having a couple drinks before the dance started. He decided to buy a Vodka & soda for starters, before buying more heavier ones later on. As he was finishing his drink, a voice came over the speakers -
“Welcome all to the annual Pro Heroes Gala! We do hope you’re all enjoying yourself tonight, not having too much fun, of course, before our dance begins! Please make your way to the middle of the room, so our Number.1 hero himself, Endeavour, can begin the dance. Thank you and good night!” A woman’s voice finished, and left with static.
Hawks made his way to the middle of the room, spotting Endeavour and Mt. Lady preparing to begin. As music filled the room, the two set off slow dancing, queuing others to join in. As he usually does, he asked Mirko to pair, of course.
He knew Miruko best out of everyone in the room, hell, probably the whole world. Being a Pro means you don’t get much time for personal relationships, so friendships in hero work are rare. Luckily, he and Mirko went to the same academy, growing close in their time there.
As he brought her to the floor, he heard her speaking “Kei, you would not believe the absolute GEM I saw on the way over here. God, she was so pretty, dude, you should’ve seen her! Was such my type, wish I had gotten her number.” She mumbled, finishing with a pout. With a chuckle, “Of course you see the hotties on the way over, all I saw was a drunk dude vomiting on the sidewalk!” He spoke, shaking his head. “Dude, fucking gross, sounds like a you problem though not gonna lie…” She chuckled, as he span her around, making their way through the room.
“Haha, yeah, sure, Mir. Shit, we gotta change partners, talk later yeah?” Hawks spoke, with a rushed tone. “Shit! Yeah, yeah. See you, Man!” Mirko rushed, pushing him to his next partner. As she walked away, Hawks bumped into the Man behind him, beginning an apology. “Hng- God, I am so sorry, my friend-“ Hawks cut himself off as he peeled his eyes open, noticing who was infront of him.
Dabi?
With a chuckle, the older replied. “Hey, Pretty bird. Didn’t expect me here, yeah? Neither, to be honest. I kinda just wanted to mess here for a bit, but then I noticed you were dancing and wanted to surprise you. Surprised?” He chuckled, spinning Hawks around.
“Yeah, Dabs, I’m surprised, but you’re gonna get like, caught here? You’re a wanted villain, dude.” Hawks spoke, eyes darting round the room. “If anyone even catches a GLIMPSE of you, this place will be running with police and pros in gear instantly!” He exclaimed, moving the two to the music.
“Calm, Birdie. No one will notice, got you to keep me out of trouble, yeah?” He smirked, pulling the other close. With a chuckle, the other dipped Dabi down - “Yeah, sure, Hotstuff. Got my big, large wings to hide you, huh?” Hawks smirked, pulling the other up, witnessing a blush.
Flustered, he replies “Yeah, Bird Brain, whatever. Don’t- Don’t dip me again, I’m leading, got it?” He stared at the shorter, waiting for a reply. “Awe, that’s no fun though, Dabs. C’mon, is heating pad annoyed ‘Bird brain’ can ACTUALLY lead?” He spoke, lifting the other in the air to turn.
Dabi lets out a huff as he’s let down, succumbing to his fate. “Sure, whatever. Fuck you.” He sneers, with his healed skin turning red.
“Awe, look at big boy Dabi blushing for me.. a hero of all things. It’s the end of the world people” Hawks chuckled, tugging the other around with him. “Haha, such a cocky bastard aren’t you, Birdie?” Dabi smirks, dipping Hawks down as the other did.
As he came back up, he tugged on the olders tie “Sure am, Hotstuff. Hey, look at you in a suit, did you dress up for lil’ old me? Aw, Dabs, you shouldn’t have. Looks pretty cute though.” Hawks noted, face heating slowly while tightening said tie.
“Only for you, Birdie. Any other day, or person, and you wouldn’t see my being caught DEAD in this suit. It’s itchy, making me sweat and shit. Sleeves are too short, too..” He muttered, tugging on the sleeve as example.
“Don’t worry, Hotstuff. I’ll get you a nice suit soon, I got money to spare you know? Should’ve taken my card and got yourself one more comfortable if you were gonna show up.” He pouted, swaying the two.
“Sorry, Birdie, was sort of a last minute decision y’know? I would’ve put more thought into it, if I knew I was gonna go.” Dabi declared, tugging the other closer.
As the dance continued, the two would switch leads every now and then, letting out a few laughs and chuckles here and there.
However, as it came to changing partner, they’ve realised their mistake.
Dabi will be passed to a Hero. He’s a villain, a well known one in fact. Shit.
As the two froze, Hawks spoke up - “Dabs, we- we gotta get you out here, like, now. Right now.” He stated, pulling the other out the dance floor. The two sped past the bar, not before Dabi snuck a bottle of vodka, to the back exit.
“No one should be near the back, you’ll be fine to get away without a trace.” he smirked, gently tugging the others hand to the door.
Thankfully, the two made it out without any sort of commotion, sinking down onto the steps, and taking a breath of fresh air.
Dabi moved his knee to bump into Hawks, causing the other to look at him.
“Hey, it was nice being here, y’know. With- With you, and shit, I don’t know. Was kinda cool to see you without all the…. hero? stuff. I don’t know, maybe it sounds stupid, but was nice to see you as… you? or as close as it can get.” He murmured, hand coming to rub his neck. As Hawks flushed, he replied with a chuckle. “You too, Hotstuff. You look good in a suit, yeah? Kinda sexy, not gonna lie. You kept this gem hidden the whole time, huh?” He smirked, knocking their shoulders, causing the two to laugh. Staring up to the night sky, Dabi spoke again.
Glancing to the other, he started “Shigaraki wants to meet you. That’s sort of why I’m here, wanted to tell you as soon as I found out. Wanna be able to bring you to the bar ‘n shit.” lacing their hands together, leaning towards the other. With a smile, the younger moved up and kissed his cheek “Fuck, me too. God, I hope it goes well. He won’t have a personal vendetta against me, right? Shit, is he one of those people that hold grudges for no reason? Oh, god, I’m screwed, Dabs.” He ranted, tugging on his hair till the other let go for him, taking his hands in his.
“Hawks, calm down, you’ll do great, I promise. I’ll be there the whole time with you, yeah? If he gets too much I’ll sort
him out.” He affirmed, pulling the other in.
“Promise?” Hawks spoke, leaning in.
“Promise.” Dabi replied, sealing their lips together, under the night sky.