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Ren adjusted her yukata and walked alongside her best friend and fake date, Keigo. She had everything done up perfectly for tonight to make a good impression on the public. She wasn’t going to have this night ruined. She listened to every word that Keigo was saying, letting him even wrap his arm around her hips protectively as they walked side by side. Her brain started to wander about who she would marry one day. She knew it wasn’t going to be Hawks. She would rather die than marry Keigo for publicity. She wanted love. Real Love. Married happily with children. She felt it was weird for a hero to so desperately want children in this day and age, but here she was, barely 23 and already craving for her hero work to be over and take over her life with children.
“Earth to Reeeennnn~” Keigo sang softly, waving his hand in front of her face.
“Sorry… I was thinking.”
“Could tell. You get a constipated look on your face when you think.”
“Rude! I do not!!” She huffed, crossing her arms and looked away before sighing. “Come on. Let’s go make a wish.”
Keigo smiled and kissed her forehead. “Anything for you morning dove.” He sang again, placing a hand on hers and dragged her along the street to the trees.
She was miserable and yet he looked so happy. How could he fake being this happy? She loved him as a friend but nothing more.
Ren’s heart hurt thinking about how much he cared for her. Either romantic or platonic, she barely knew what friendship was outside of his care. She was lonely. So damn lonely. She wanted friends, she wanted best friends, and she wanted romance. She craved it so badly.
She pulled her hand away from Keigo as he ran on forward without her- like he always did.
Moving on, leaving her behind.
Just as she trailed behind him, it started to drizzle rain. Ren sniffled as her best night possible turned into a nightmare.
She wanted to just cry. Scream. Let all the emotions she had been bottling up for years out. She wasn’t perfect. She wasn’t spoiled. She was a train wreck waiting to happen.
“Hey, You’re getting wet.” A deep voice came from behind her as she whipped around.
“Oh… Endeavor.. Sorry.. I’ll get out of your way.” She sounded hollow as she started to walk away.
He grabbed her wrist and frowned. “Take cover, not walk away. Are you a dumbass?” He grumbled, dragging her towards a nearby house. She sniffled again, getting damp from the rain.
“You’re the pro hero Siren right?”
“Y-yes.”
“Shouldn't you be with Hawks? He’s like your lap dog.”
Ren couldn’t handle it anymore and broke down sobbing the moment they reached cover under the roof of the house.
“Sorry… Sorry…I’m a mess but he.. We…”
“Broke up?” he offered, looking angrily at her for not getting her words out properly.
“Not even a couple. I'm tired of being perfect for the sake of being perfect. I have no friends. No one. I only have Hawks.” She spat angrily, punching the air as she spoke- tryin to get out her words.
“ALL I do I sit still , do what I’m told. I'M TIRED OF IT.” She shouted, panting slightly as she was wiping away the running makeup that was traveling down her face.
“Then stop.” He bluntly stated. “Stop being someone you’re not. Look I don’t care what the fuck is going on. Get your shit together because you are a hero to someone.” Enji started to pull her into the house.
“Stay here while I get you a towel.” He gruffly told her. She sniffled and looked around. This… was his house? It had to be. It was huge. She thought it wasn’t a house but some old important building. THIS WAS HIS HOUSE????
She stood in the doorway as a younger pre teen walked out. He looked around Yui’s age- meaning he had to be about 13. He glanced at her and ignored her as he walked into the kitchen.
Endeavor came out with a towel and placed it on her head and handed her some clothing. “I’ll let you back out when it stops raining . Go change. You should tell Hawks you are with me.Birdboy will panic if he sees you gone.”
Ren nodded and pulled out her phone and quickly texted Keigo. [At Endeavor’s house. He found me in the rain and brought me to his place.]
[oh good. I was worried about you. You disappeared and I almost called the police.]
[seriously? The police? To find a so-called missing pro hero.]
She glanced up at the man who was starting her down.
“Wet clothing will get you sick.”
“I’m a mermaid though.”
“Not right now you aren’t.”
He had a point, she was still very human right now and human got sick easily from getting caught out in the rain.
She took a step into the house further, taking off her sandals, and followed Enji to the nearest bathroom.
She quickly changed and flushed thinking how blunt but kind he was being. He didn’t have to do this. Ren walked out wearing a blue shirt and some sleeping shorts.
“Hey… why did you do this?” She asked softly. “You didn’t have to take me inside or listen to me or anything you've done in the last 10 to 15 minutes.”
“Shoto told me to bring you inside. He saw you standing outside while training and told me if I didn't get you - he would stop training. That's all.”
“Shoto … your son?” She asked , wondering if the hero in front of her had children,was the 13 year old she just saw his child? Or nephew? Endeavor was handsome though. Even if I had children… there was no doubt that Endeavor was a handsome ass man. She looked away from him as he guided her to the couch.
“I have …. 4 children.”
OH. SO SHE WAS A DAD FUCKER. She thought before blushing as they both sat on the couch. Why was she even thinking that?!? She … him.. she got flustered thinking about it.
“Hawks said he was going to call the police since he couldnt find me….” She mumbled softly
“I think I’m better than the police. Should have called me.”
“To be fair you did find me even faster then he probably noticed i wasn’t there.” she stated softer, looking away with a frown.
The front door opened and a young man with white hair walked into the house.
He stopped in his tracks to stare at Ren.
“You are gorgeous.” He stammered out, trying to grab his bag he was in the middle of dropping.
She smiled polite. “Thanks.”
“Nastuo.” Enji grumbled before the white haired teen came to his senses and ignored his father for his bedroom.
Ren watched the window get covered in rain drops as the night continued to go on.
Enji relaxed next to her on the couch , laying an arm behind her. She shivered slightly making Enji pull her closer to him.
“I’m basically a heater.” He deadpanned as she blushed faintly.
“Thanks. The rain did soak me well I guess. i hope Hawks is okay…” she mumbled , hoping the winged hero was fine.
“If the rain doesn’t stop soon, you’re staying here. I’m not gonna let you walk out there like a dumbass and get sick.”
That was kinda sweet of him. As sweet as Enji could be at least. As soon as he said it , the rain seemed tostart letting up.
“Looks like you’re the weather man too sir.” She teased, cuddling into him.He was so warm…. And she was freezing. A little nap couldnt hurt at all.
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The next day she woke up in her own bed. She wasn’t super sure how she got here but she assumed by the red feather on her other pillow , Hawks has brought her home from endeavor’s house. Oh god she fell asleep cuddling him… she blushed heavily and looked at her clothing, still wearing the clothing Endeavor let her borrow.
Kill me now she thought. I’m falling for the number two hero. Father will either love this or hate this.