Siren Song (All Might x Reader)

Chapter 16: Lunch

"That's true!" Toshinori remembered it suddenly. "Decent prices too!"

"Yeah, you always are a sucker for a sale aren't you, Toshinori?" Saffron snickered.

"What's that supposed to mean?" He asked, suddenly defensive.

"I just find it funny that sometimes you're so willing to throw your money around, but you're also the biggest penny pincher I've ever met! It's a contradiction."

"I'm trying to take the stuff I read in your book '350 Ways to Save that Cash Money' seriously". Toshinori countered. You snickered at the name of the book and Saffron shot you a look.

"Don't laugh! I thought it was a great name at the time! And the purpose, Toshinori, is to save money on big expenses for retirement. Not penny pinch on random things so that you can spend them on more extravagant things like an entire hotel."

"Wait... Saffron, weren't you just saying a few minutes ago that he has lots of money to spare, so it's not a problem if he buys me a dress?" You said, laughing at the absurdity of this conversation.

"Well... I guess... ugh..." She sighed, throwing her hands up and accepting defeat. "I just like to argue with him, I suppose." She smiled.

"Both of you knock it off. We were just trying to enjoy our lunch," Gran Tornino grumbled as he took the last bite of his hamburg steak.

"Sorry, Gran Torino," They chimed in unison as they hung their heads.

That was the end of their arguing for the rest of the meal. It was funny to watch, although absurd and completely pointless. It was almost like they were brother and sister, with Gran Torino as their grumpy father or grandpa. The entire meal was nice. You felt almost refreshed as you spent time with them, not talking about business or anything too serious. It was just pleasant conversation, you didn't feel awkward or pressured. You just chatted and ate. When the time came, Toshinori paid for the bill as promised, and then your group all hailed their own taxis and Tsukauchi drove away in his van after you'd all said your goodbye's. Finally, you and Toshi were left alone.

"So, I've still got a little while until I have to go on patrol. Do you want to check out that thrift store down the street?"

You thought on it for a moment, it was probably a good idea to get a ukulele as soon as possible so you could practice.

"Yeah, that sounds good, but can we go back so I can get my wallet?" You asked him, unwilling to let him pay for anything else that day. He didn't argue with you this time, instead letting you lead the way back home. The two of you dropped your stuff off and he changed into some inconspicuous civilian clothes and then you were back out the door, heading towards the store. You felt the itch to hold his hand again, but didn't want to do anything so embarrassing in broad daylight where anyone could see. There was no crowd to cover you this time, and you also didn't want to make Tosh uncomfortable.

When you got to the thrift store it was much different than the ones you'd been to before. There were no sterile white walls, no old blue carpet. There were large windows, a nicely polished wooden floor, and colorful decorations across the walls. A beautiful young woman sat at the front counter, reading a book as she watches over the little store.

"Good morning," She smiles as she looks up from her book. "Can I help you?"

"Yeah, would you happen to have a ukulele?" Toshinori asked for you, going up to the counter and smiling at the woman.

"We actually just- Oh... oh! You're All Might! Oh my goodness! Hi!" Her face flushed and she smiled, suddenly starstruck.

Toshi smiles and nods, pleased with the recognition. "Hello!"