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The first time Dabi mentioned it, Shigaraki only tilted his head in confusion. “You wanna take me where Touya?”
Dabi smiled gently, kissing Tomura’s cheek. “A playground love, I think you’d like it.”
Shigaraki of course, who do easily melts at Dabi’s love and use of petnames, nodded shyly. “O-okay... will you surprise me though?”
Dabi nodded, smiling happily before sitting Tomura on his lap. “Anything for you my sweet boy.” Shigaraki blushed an even deeper shade of red.
•
A few weeks later, Dabi gently wrapped his arms around Tomura’s waist and kissed his neck softly. “Come on love, we’re going out.”
Tomura smiled softly, nodding and letting Dabi pick him up. He wrapped his legs around Dabi’s waist, burying his face into the side of his neck. “Mmm okay. ‘M love you.”
Dabi kissed his cheek and carried him out to the van, where Spinner was already grumbling about the traffic and Toga was bouncing excitedly about riding shotgun. “Dabi Dabi!! Spinny says I get to ride up here!” She smiled, her small fangs peeking out.
Dabi laughed quietly, gently lifting Shigaraki into the backseat before sitting next to him. “Good for you kid, but keep it quiet alright?” Toga nodded, still bouncing up and down.
Shigaraki immediately curled up on Dabi’s lap, petite enough that Dabi could buckle them in together. He once again shyly hid against Dabi, murmuring about how much he loved him.
Dabi ran his fingers through Tomura’s hair, smiling and kissing the top of his head. “I know you don’t like car rides baby, but this one’s a couple hours. Are you up for it?” He gently lifted Tomura’s face to kiss his lips softly.
Shigaraki nodded slowly, wrapping his arms around Dabi’s neck. “I’ll be okay, as long as you promise to hold me the whole time.” He kissed Dabi gently, blushing softly.
Dabi chuckled quietly, nodding and holding his boyfriend closer. “Wouldn’t dream of letting you go puppy.”
Tomura blushed a dark red, hiding in Dabi’s neck again. “Shut up.” Dabi only smiled and continued petting his hair.
•
There were some rocky bumps along the trip, Spinner’s road rage made an appearance a few times. Toga’s loud personality also caused a few problems, but the worst moment was when they went over a bump too quickly.
Tomura tensed in Dabi’s lap, reaching for his pinkie and squeezing tightly. Dabi instantly held him closer, whispering softly to him. “You’re okay now, I’ve got you puppy. It’s just us, you’re safe.”
It took a while for Shigaraki to stop shaking, but Dabi held him close the whole time, happy to keep him warm.
•
When they finally arrived at the park, Tomura wasn’t surprised when Toga transformed into a young child. Spinner sighed and took her hand, grumbling about having to take care of her. The girl ran off towards a cluster of trees, probably on her way to torment some birds Tomura mused.
Dabi carried Shigaraki to the playground, and Tomura let out a soft sigh of relief seeing that there was no one else there. “Thank you Touya...”
Dabi gently kissed him, whispering. “C’mhere Tenko, what’s wrong?”
Shigaraki tensed slightly, reaching again for Dabi’s pinkie. “J-just bad memories... m-my dad...”
Dabi growled softly, wrapping his arms tightly around Tomura. “You’re mine puppy. No one else’s. I’m gonna keep you safe, do you understand?”
Tomura nodded, finally relaxing and letting Dabi carry him towards the playground equipment. Dabi beelined for the swings, and Shigaraki smiled when he gently set him down in one. Dabi carefully swung him back and forth, smiling at Tomura’s happy kicks and squeaks.
Tomura giggled, his voice came out a high pitched noise. “Touya! Too high!” Dabi slowed the swing, lifting Shiggy up again.
“Awww my poor sweet boy. Is someone scared of heights?” Shiggy nodded, hiding his face in his hands.
He pouted at Dabi’s smirk, gently headbutting his stomach. “Don’t laugh at me you dick! I don’t make fun of your fears.”
Dabi raised an eyebrow, ready to recount the many times Tomura had teased him for his fears. Instead, he once again picked him up and carried him over to the slide.
Shigaraki smiled gently at Dabi, taking his hand. “Ready puppy?” He nodded, sitting in his lap. They slid down the slide, Tomura exclaiming his excitement.
Dabi laughed at how the breeze and rush had fluffed Shigaraki’s hair, gently tugging on the ends of it. “My silly fluffy puppy. Is that you sweet boy?”
Tomura blushed and nodded, gesturing at the slide again. Dabi knew he wanted to go down again, so he happily obliged. Shiggy even held his hands up to the sky, giggling.
Dabi carried him around the playground, letting him climb on everything and play on the equipment. He felt so content watching his pretty boyfriend enjoy himself in such a pure way.
•
They spent hours at the park, only leaving when the sky slowly tinted pink and orange. Spinner carried an exhausted Toga, who had apparently spent the afternoon climbing trees and collecting rocks and sticks and bones of small animals.
To no one’s surprise, Dabi insisted on carrying Tomura back to the van. Tomura sleepily reached for his hands once they were settled in, smiling gently at Dabi. “Cuddles?” He murmured shyly.
Dabi nodded, kissing his nose. “Of course you can have cuddles puppy, I bet you’re sleepy huh love?” Tomura nodded, laying contentedly against Dabi.
“I love you so much Touya...” his voice took on a slightly sad edge, and Dabi squeezed his hand gently.
“What is it Tenko?” He asked softly. Shiggy exhaled, quietly explaining to Dabi that he’d never been to a playground as child without his father hurting him at some point.
Dabi rocked him in his lap, listening to Tomura and holding him. He whispered quietly that he loved him and would never hurt him. For the first time in his life since childhood, Tomura Shigaraki felt whole with Tenko Shimura again.
•
He fell asleep on the ride home, as did Toga. Spinner carried her up to the LoV hideout, handing her off to Twice to put her to bed. He gave Dabi a brief smile before heading to his own room, leaving Dabi holding a sleeping Shigaraki in his arms alone with Kurogiri.
Kurogiri slowly approached him, silently asking Dabi’s permission. The fire user nodded carefully, allowing Kurogiri to brush Tomura’s hair back.
“You don’t know how much he loves you Touya Todoroki. How much happiness you bring him. How much peace.”
Dabi smiled fondly at his sleeping form, before whispering back. “He does the same for me, and so much more. I love him more than anything or anyone, and it would be a lie if I said I didn’t wanna be with him forever.” His cheeks took on the slightest pink tint at that, receiving a quiet chuckle from Kurogiri.
“Are you asking my permission for something Touya Todoroki? If so, speak your mind.” Dabi could have sworn his misty form turned a shade of lilac, the bright yellow of his eyes momentarily becoming a light blue.
He nodded, kissing Tomura’s forehead. “I love him. I want to be with him always. I can’t imagine spending my life with anyone else.”
Kurogiri smiled again, before reaching for Dabi’s hand. His usually cold mist was shockingly warm and gentle, and Dabi felt such a love and care coming off of him for his boyfriend. “Then you have my permission. Take care of him Touya Todoroki. He needs someone like you, and I can’t picture anyone more fit to be his partner for as long as you both wish.”
Dabi smiled at the light purple wisp of a man, ignoring the questions about said light purple rushing through his mind. A few more brief words were exchanged, before Dabi carried Shigaraki to their bedroom.
•
He carefully undressed Tomura, opting not to strip him of his boxers. He removed his binder though, making sure Tomura wouldn’t sleep (more) wearing it. He gently pulled a larger t-shirt of his own over Tomura’s head, smiling at how long it was on him. He changed himself, laying down next to Tomura before kissing his cheek softly.
“I love you Tomura Shigaraki. I love you as Tomura, as Tenko, and anything else you might be. I love you.”
Just as Dabi’s eyes were closing, he heard an incredibly soft murmur of, “I love you too Touya...” before he too drifted off to sleep.