QUIRKY! (MHA x Reader)

S2 Part 22 - Running With the Devil

He lurched forward and got nice and close to your personal space. It freaked you out how his eyes could both make you feel at home and frightened for your life. That dead expression held a place in your memory bank, even the monotoned voice he had too.

When he suddenly gripped your chin, you had an instant flashback; except only one blue eye was looking at you.

Why am I thinking of Shoto?

Dabi lifted your chin until your neck strained and you were on your tip-toes. He brought his lips close to your ear while his spiked hair brushed your forehead. When you pulled back, his grip got hot, like touching a frying pan, and you stopped right away.

"A smart villain is quick to find a hero's weakness," his voice, once void of anything interesting, now sounded extremely sexual in your eardrums, "And I've found several of yours."

The heat from his breath against your neck and the way his words massaged the inside of your skull was driving you crazy. Go away, go away, go away...

"It's sad, really," he said, "I thought you'd be tougher. But I could melt you in an instant."

Everything felt warm, and you wondered for a second if he actually did light you on fire. You were overwhelmed by sweet dizziness and felt yourself wanting to hug him to you.

Not him. Shoto...

"I think that's enough, Dabi."

Shigaraki stood in the doorway, one visible red eye glaring at the back of the pyromaniac's head.

Dabi sighed, letting the air tickle your skin a little longer. Then, he released you and gave you a quick smirk before disappearing down the hallway.

You shook the goosebumps off your body. Your pulse was racing. It irritated you how flustered he just made you.

"Now," Shigaraki crossed his arms, "What did you want to discuss?"

"Right." Focus stupid! "You know who has Shinso, so... what do you want in exchange for that information?"

He cocked his head to the side. You couldn't see it but you sensed a smile behind the hand on his face, "Interesting. You're in the mood to cooperate?"

"Not really. I just don't have another choice."

"Hmm, works for me! I've been thinking it over, and I have a plan that'll make everyone happy."

You were doubtful but allowed him to continue.

"Find Shinso with us."

"Well," you shrugged, "Yeah?"

He chuckled, "I'd like you to work with The League to find Shinso."

You cringed. Work with the villains?

"Um... I don't..."

"Don't worry. You won't have to hurt any of your little friends," he said, "You won't even run into them. We can keep you undercover."

"Why would you do that? That's not your style," You asked.

"This mission is personal and has nothing to do with making a statement," he explained, "Except maybe to other villains who want to challenge us. So, consider this a trial run?"

Sus...

"What's in it for you?"

"A chance to have you on my team!" he said with enthusiasm. When that didn't convince you he added, "I also want to kill the guy who took him. Personal reasons."

Same. I guess...

"That's it? What happens when we find Shinso? Will you let him go?"

You weren't hopeful enough to think Shigaraki would let you skip off home.

"I dunno. Maybe... What! He's alive - it's a win, right?"

You rolled your eyes, "What about Bakugo."

"Bakugo? He'd be a great asset."

"Is there anything you want in exchange for him?" You hated asking, mostly because you didn't really want to know the extent of Shigaraki's desires.

"That's a little greedy, (Y/N)," he scratched under his chin, "Of course, I want you, but Bakugo is another team player in my eyes. If you don't let me have Shinso I think it's fair to keep Bakugo."

"There's nothing else you want..?"

"Nothing you're ready to give, I'm sure. All Might's head, perhaps?" He shrugged, "I think we should leave it up to Bakugo. Your boyfriends might not mind being on our side. Especially if you're here."

Your shoulders drooped. Maybe you didn't have as much to bargain with as you thought.

"Why the long face?" He said with the fakest of sympathies, "You want to see Shinso again don't you?"

You nodded.

He stuck out his hand, slowly retracting his pinky finger, "Take my deal then. Let's help each other?"

Oh, I don't like this. I don't like this at all...

Making a deal with Shigaraki? Working with The League of Villains doing gods knows what to find Shinso?

It didn't matter, though, did it? Shinso was in trouble. If Shigaraki was assembling a team to find him, then you might actually need his help. You had no idea who or what you were up against.

It was that or wait for the heroes to arrive. The more time Shinso spent away from you, the more concerned you were about him even being alive.

You decided to take the awkward handshake, feeling your soul signing itself away to the devil.

"I'm so glad, (Y/N)," Shigaraki said, "Welcome to The League."