I growl at the screen staring at the message.
<H4wk5_5uck5>
I think Endeavor is the best hero. He's way fucking cooler
<Me>
I'm not arguing with you on this. I happen to like Hawks more.
H4wk5_5uck5 is a user on Instameter who I have talked to for about a year now. I originally talked to him because he was attacking a Hawks photoshoot picture. I talked to him about how he shouldn't attack the man for taking the modeling gig since side gigs help heros. The conversation eventually turned more casual and we started DMing.
Why? That guy is such an ass!
I don't think so. He seems really passionate about hero work and I find it admirable. Endeavor is more of an ass.
I have so many reasons why he not. You are such a Simp
Am not!
Sijcribdrih
Can I just fucking call you? I hate typing all this shit out
Nope
I'm in a meeting
I have yet to ever get this guy on a call. He refuses every time coming up with some lame excuse. I roll my eyes.
Hmm. Would a video chat be tempting?
Depends, what are you wearing? ;)
Oh? So a video call IS possible?
Nope
Tempting but Nope.
Come on? Why not?
Would you believe me if I said i was REALLY ugly?
You seem to have a pretty big ego if you're ugly.
That's why they call me KiEGO
Boo
You purposefully misspelled your name for that and it's still bad.
Come on Kei. Pleeeease?
What if we meet up?
Sketch
Oof. Ouch. I thought you said you trust me?
And I thought you said you don't go out
I said I don't go out with friends
Yeah yeah cause you work
Fine. How about I call you later tonight when I get off work?
Video call?
Normal call
Ok! Talk to you then!
I am excited for this! Texting is fun but I have so much to say and sending him a book makes me always feel bad.
He is such an interesting person but he's private. I understand why. We are internet strangers. We know eachothers names though. I once thought about trying to look him up but that seems out of line.
It wasn't till late in the evening my phone finally rang.
"Hello?" I answered immediately
"Guess who?" I heard a masculine voice.
"Keigo?" I smile happily
He chuckled, "bingo!"
His voice sounds amazing and makes me want to melt, "How's your day been?"
"Same old same old. Boring as ever. You sound different than I imagined" he mused
"Is that bad?"
"No I actually like your voice...not as great as the best hero but good" he laughed off the accidental awkward air
"Whatever endeavor simp" I chuckle
"Hawks simp" he teased
"My level of fan doesn't come near yours. I like Hawks but that's cause I love his efficiency. He gets shit done"
"So does Endeavor"
"Yeah but Hawks still makes time to not be a total dick" I roll my eyes
"What if that's all a total act though?"
"It probably is but it puts the public at ease" The line was silent for a few moments, "Keigo?"
"Have you ever met Hawks?" He sounded so serious
"Huh? Well yeah? Once"
"Where???" He sounded beyond intrigued
"It was at my usual coffee shop. I didn't talk to him and I doubt he saw me but he had a coffee order messed up 3 times because the batista was so nervous. He was chill about it though and kept telling them not to worry about it"
"Huh...love a first sight?" He teased
"Dont even" I laugh lightly
"Who do you like then?"
I don't know how about the nitwit I've been pining for through text messages for months, "No one"
"You're such a liar"
"What are you, 14?"
"You don't know"
"You'd better not be or that drinking game we played would be bad"
"We should do that again some time"
"Im free tonight if you are?"
"Yeah once I'm done with pa-aper work. Shit I gotta go, ill talk to you tonight?"
"Facetim-"
"Yup talk to you then bye-" he hung up
I waited until the evening with my drink of choice on hand. Finally a text came though.
Just got home, still up for texting and drinking?
I thought we were gonna FaceTime?
FaceTime? Since when?
You agreed on the phone -_-
Give me 10?
Sure!
It didn't take long until finally a videocall rang through. I immediately answered with a wide smile.
Keigo had his camera trained only on his torso which had a Endeavor hoodie.
"Keigo!"
He seemed to fumble his phone dropping it on its face, "Shit"
"Good job butterfingers" I chuckle
"You're face scared me"
"Ouch"
He finally got the camera back up but still only left it on his torso, "Im kidding" he chuckled, "You're actually really pretty"
"Id say the same if I could actually see you. You need to raise your camera"
"Nah, I am not the most comfortable with that yet"
"Fine" I roll my eyes.
He poured a shot glass of sake, "So what game are we playing this time?"
"Never have I ever?"
"Sure"
"You start"
The game went on with a few fun flabbergasted remarks, "Ok ok. Never have i ever...flown" I smile
"You mean on a plane?"
"At all, hang gliding, plane, nothing" I clarify
He took another shot, probably his 8th one tonight, "Shit, are you trying to get me hammered?" He sputtered
"Well no but is sure looks like it" I laugh, "Where did you fly to??"
"I've flown around Japan. I have to fly a lot for work. Island hopping and so forth"
"I haven't traveled hardly at all" I shake my head
"You know I, know if I could of take you everywhere" he stammered then groaned, "no longer buzzed, that last shot was a mistake"
"I think you've had a bit too much tonight" I roll my eyes
"Never have I ever...had a sig...sing...singnificant other"
"Singnificant, shit now you got me saying it wrong" I laugh, "Sig-nif-i-cant other"
"Yeah, that" he chuckled
"How??"
"No time" I barely saw him shrug
"I think it's the Endeavor merch, total turn off"
"Oh fuck off" he giggled, "got any Hawks merch?"
"Of course not" I scoff
"Cause he suuucks!"
"No cause I'm poor and can't afford one, cause he is more popular and his merch is more expensive"
"Touche"
"So keigo... truth or dare?"
"I may be drunk but I know better than that"
"Come on, you're no fun"
"Fine but I get to wimp out at ANYtime"
"Fine, so truth or dare"
"Truth"
"You pussy"
"Next time I'll choose dare then"
"Is it true...you've had one night stands?"
He made a choked noise rectilinear slightly, "What the hell made you ask that??"
"You haven't had a singnif- a girlfriend so I maybe no strings attached?"
"No. I am not that kind of guy! I.. well I did try to once but then I wimped out cause I got so fucking nervous"
"Seriously?" I laugh, "Keigo you are so cute"
For a brief second I saw his head dip down into his hands in embarrassment showing ash blonde locks, "Shut up"
"Aw, you're a blonde? That explains alot" I chuckle
He quickly flicked the phone down on its face.
"Keigo...keigo come on. You don't need to be so shy...im sorry if I offended you"
"You didn't offend me. I'm just embarrassed as hell"
"Why? Come on we are friends right? No reason to be embarrassed"
The camera flipped back up while his fingers drummed on his counter top, "Truth or dare?"
"Dare cause I'm not a wimp" I giggle to myself
"Hmmm. I dare you...to show me your browsing history" I could hear his cocky tone.
My face felt like it was on fire, "No way! I wimp, give me a different one!"
"Ohh? Got something to hide?" He mused
"Maybe" I roll my eyes
"Fine fine" he chuckled, "Then... I don't know. Talk dirty to me"
I held back an ugly laugh, "You serious??"
"Yeah why not, let me hear you say something filthy"
"Hey sweet cheeks, come here often?" I stiffle a laugh
"Come on, you can do better than that"
Is he... flirting with me? No... keigo? Maybe.
"I wouldn't be complaining or I'll put your mouth to work doing something else"
"Doesn't sound like much of a punishment" he mused.
He leaned forward on the counter. I could barely see his nose in the camera frame. His hand rested on his chin. What was more distracting was his thumb lightly running over his bottom lip playing with it.
His lips look so fucking kissable. His tongue darted out before his teeth caught his bottom lip. He released it soon after with a smirk, "You're looking a little distracted there" he sat back again moving out of frame.
I fight the heat in my cheeks rolling my eyes, "truth or dare?"
"Truth"
"You said you'd choose Dare next time" I huff
"You asked, you'll just have to remember next time and not give me the option" he chuckled
"Fine... have you ever sent a naughty picture?"
"Why? You want one?"
"Wouldn't mind seeing your face" I urge
"Well to answer your question no. Truth or dare?"
"Truth"
"Single still?"
"Currently" I smile resting my head in my arms on the counter
"Currently" he affirmed
"I dare you to show me your face"
"I wimp" he yawned
"Not fair"
"You already wimped before me"
"I guess you're right" I hum.
"What turns you on-"
"That's a truth" he chuckled
"No, show me" I finish
"Any chance you have a mirror on hand?"
"Wh...shut up i mean on you" I fight my flush
He hummed lightly, "Cheater"
"How so?"
"If you really want to know then you should find out~"
So...sleepy...
I wake up still on the counter with a disconnected video call. Shit I seriously fell asleep??? I had a few drinks so it's not that surprising but it's still embarrassing.
Its 4 am so if I go to bed now I can get 3 hours.
Finally back to my usual schedule I smile entering my usual coffee shop. I walk up for my usual when Eren stops me, "Someone actually paid for your drink already" He snickered
"Wait... seriously? Who?" I look confused as he handed me the cup.
"He said you'd know" he motioned to the cup sleeve.
I check seeing it simply said, 'Guess who? Talk again tonight? You know how to reach me. Hope I got your size right' then had a scribbled out heart
"Size?" I look even more puzzled
"Yup" Eren pulled a Hawks official hoodie from behind the counter
"Are you serious??" I gawk
"Same thought" Eren shrugged
I head to work and send him a message.
Keigo did you buy my coffee
Maybe~
Why??? And the Hoodie???
Thought you'd like it
Why?
Do you not like it?
I love it! Its just
Surprising?
You like him and had no merch so I figured why not
Keigo, I appreciate it but I had no idea we lived even in the same city. How did you know where I got my coffee?
You told me last night, remember?
I may have been a bit drunk
Same here. Call tonight?
Video call?
Only if you wear the hoodie
Deal!
I was excited to video chat Keigo again... is this a date? No we are friends. Right? I don't know I remember flirting pretty heavily last night.
I slip on the hoodie feeling giddy in it. My first piece of Hawks merch!
My phone suddenly rang. I quickly answer with a smile, "Hey Keigo" I watched him slam his phone down, "Keigo?"
"S- sorry you...look really cute" he slowly lifted the phone setting it back in its spot, "How do you like it?"
"I love it" I cover my lower face with the collar
"Im glad. Now you are an official Hawks Simp" he laughed
"Oh shut it" I roll my eyes
"If you had a chance would you date Hawks?"
"Ooh, hard question" I think
"How? It's yes or no" he chuckled
Maybe cause I like you? "I don't know him that well. I only know him as a hero"
"But he's attractive, rich, famous, the works"
"Yeah but..." I try to find another excuse other than I fucking like this dipshit infront of me, "He's not my type I guess"
I hear Keigo start coughing.
"Keigo are you ok?"
"Just, choked on my own spit" he laughed lightly
"Idiot" I roll my eyes
"So... who is your type?"
I hum in thought, "Funny...charming...I seem to like blondes who are..." I scan the screen taking in what I can of Keigos features.
He's wearing a white Tshirt today. It's form fitting and...he's built. Holy shit, fuck Hawks I want Keigo.
"See something you like?" Keigo mused
"Wha-what did you say your job was again?"
"Paperwork pusher" he shrugged
"Oh. Ok" I fidget.
"So- blondes who are?" He urged
"Um... healthy" I cringe at myself
"How did Hawks not fit that" Keigo seemed amused using his hands to count the points, "He's pretty funny on TV, definitely charming, blonde, and I'd say strong enough to pick you up easy"
Wait... why the fuck is Keigo supporting Hawks. Usually he's saying he sucks???
"What's with you Keigo, usually you hate Hawks?" I scoff
"Maybe I changed my mind? Who knows maybe I'll see if he swings" Keigo laughed
Shit...is Keigo gay? Fuck please no. I never even asked. We flirted last night though... maybe I was just getting my hopes up.
"(Y/N)? Hey you ok?" Keigo's hand reached for the screen but stopped instead nervously tapping on the countertop
"Im fine. I guess I'm just surprised" I try to put on a smile, "I should probably get going"
"Wait wait wait, don't go. It was a joke" Keigo sighed
"Kei...you're actually. My...type" I fight to get the words out.
"You're serious?" Keigo stood up suddenly letting his stool clatter to the floor.
I nod feeling awkward now, "I've liked you for a while"
"Tell me your address"
"What? Kei that's-"
"I know but... please? Trust me"
I tell him my address and he hung up. Please tell me i did not just fuck up. I just want the world to swallow me up. I admitted to my internet crush that I like him. It's he seriously coming here?
A tap on my balcony got my attention. I curiously draw back the curtain seeing Hawks waving awkwardly. I open the door confused.
"Haw-" Lips met mine making me panic. I quickly shove him off confused, "What the hell!?"
"I-i like you too, I-" Hawks started
"What? I never said I liked you?" I feel even more confused.
Hawks looks hurt and confused until he suddenly facepalmed pointing to himself, "Keigo"
"Kei...go... wait" No. Hawks isn't keigo right? The shirt is the same. Same build and hair. Have I been flirting and simping to...Holy crap! Kill me now! "YOU'RE KEIGO??" I cover my face feeling embarrassed rethinking all the stupid shit I said.
Keigo laughed, "Its quite the feeling being jealous of myself"
"Why?" Is all i can fucking ask
"It started as me just being a dick to the Companies I didn't agree with. Then I started having fun I guess? I didn't really have the... well confidence in myself and figured if I was the worst troll on my own work then no one's else's comments would matter good or bad" he shrugged, "Then I met you"
"Why didn't you tell me and instead let me embarrass myself" I scoff shaking my head still in my hands
"I was being kinda selfish" he admitted gently taking my head from my hands, "You became my friend. A real friend and I fell for you. I wasn't Hawks for you I was Keigo. I liked that" his lips ghosted over mine, "I like you"
"I like you too Keigo" I close the gap connecting our lips.