I throw the toy for Malik again heading outside to do the watering and take care of the crows and goats.

Getting lost in the routine of chores while playing with Malik I jump when I turn around and see gummy just watching me.

"Holy shit! How long have you been there?" I demand relaxing my grip on the egg pail.

He laughs rubbing his neck, seeming nervous for some reason. "Not long, sorry bout that you just seemed at peace and I didn't want to disrupt you."

I just smile tossing the toy to the side and going back to collecting the eggs. "All good, so what's up?"

"Uh… are you really going with Hawks to the ball? I've heard rumors you two are a thing.."

I laugh at that unable to hold it back. "No, no, no we're not a couple. We just let the rumors spread so if he does find someone they'll leave them alone. Plus we wouldn't make a good match."

"How so? You two seem to be very close and comfortable around each other." He comments pulling out a candy and popping it in his mouth.

Shrugging I turn to him. "Well let's go with I know a lot of stuff he's went through and can empathize because I went through similar things."

He nods, scratching Malik's ear seems he had gone to him. "Makes sense. I won't pry further, well I better head back home now congrats on being in the top ten."

I smile in thanks and wave as he walks back to the house. I was curious as to why he asked those questions but just shrug them off, he had probably just been curious though I had noticed he had seemed tenser lately which made me think maybe something was wrong.

"You know he was jealous right?" Nikki says appearing out of fucking thin air a lollipop in her mouth.

Rolling my eyes at her I pick up the bucket heading to the house. "Yeah right, why would he be jealous?"

Nikki gives me a look like I'm stupid. "Because he likes you."

"I like him to? This isn't new, I mean we're friends he comes over all the time. But so does Dabi, Hawks, Allmight, Kiri, Bakugo, Deku and most heroes. Hell, even Tomura shows up every week."

She smacks her forehead she follows me. "Dude he likes, likes you!"

I just laugh shaking my head. "As if. He's too good for me."

Leaving her I put the eggs in cartons before going upstairs and taking a shower before walking out of the bathroom wrapped in a towel to head to my walk in closet I had found.

I pause seeing Dabi chilling on my bed reading one of my mangas upside down. "So you're really taking this hero thing to another level. Were you lying to me when you said you didn't want to be a hero?"

I wrap the towel tighter around me holding the bottom closed with one hand the other holding the top. "No Dabi, I wasn't lying. Remember I didn't even want to do hero work? And couldn't you have waited downstairs?"

He glances at me before flipping to the next page. "Nikki left and I knew you'd be up here getting ready. Then why are you in the top ten?"

Shaking my head at him I go in the closet hollering back as I quickly slip on some jeans and a tank top. "Because fucking Endeavor was trying to show off so Nikki and I were found out, we don't care about the hero work we only want to make the world better. We just followed our passions."

I walk back out drying my hair watching him wondering when the hell he got comfortable enough to just laze about my room, before we had to drag him into the house.

"Right, you have some cooking competition coming up don't you?" he comments glancing at me.

I frown pointing a hair brush at him "Will you please stay out of my planner? For crying out loud I don't snoop in your apartment so don't snoop in my room."

"Nah, your life is amusing, especially with how oblivious you are when it comes to men liking you."

My head snaps to him pausing putting my hair in a ponytail. "Men...as in plural?! What men? You talking about yourself? And why are you here? You normally only come in the morning or super late never around now."

He shrugs, sitting up, setting down the book watching me now get ready. Then I understood why, so I just shook my head at him and pin my now feathered headband from Hawks feather and each Crow had given me a feather almost as if claiming me as one of their own. The feathers matched my hair as since coming here I had dyed my hair black and red at the ends. I never went anywhere without it or both sides would yell at me for it.

"So Sarah, I have this friend who is seriously crushing on you and honestly it's annoying me so I may bring them around sometime." he said standing and stretching looking out the window as the sky darkened.

"Okay?? Who the hell would be insane enough to have a crush on me." I respond shrugging into my leather jacket.

I didn't really get cold but it was more of a comfort thing anyway. "Well I'll see you later, you're welcome to stay and hang out but I'm gonna be late if I don't leave now."

As I walk by him he reaches out and puts an arm around my shoulder ruffling my hair with the other. "You're not too bad kid."

Slipping out of his grip smoothing my hair I feel something on my ear, putting a hand up I feel a metal ring that would have probably burned had it not been me. Before I could question him further he was already strolling into my bathroom and shutting the door.

Shaking my head wondering what the hell that was about, I made my way quickly downstairs, pecking Malik on the head with a kiss and go to the garage.

I took the motorcycle to work seems Nikki had taken the old truck we had bought to avoid the flashy car and sherpa for everyday use.

Glancing in the mirror as I see Dabi had actually pierced the top of my ear and had put a ring similar to his that still was fucking glowing. "That motherfucker seared my ear." I muttered, glad my quirk had kicked in killing the pain and lowering my body temperature so much my breath came in a fog.

When I walk into the club using the back entrance straight into the dancers dressing room I'm met with a puffed up Hawks.

"You're late! Hurry up and change!" he ordered, throwing some scraps of cloth into my arms.

Frowning I look at the gold and black scraps holding it up before my mouth drops. "Fuck no. Hawks this is not happening."

"Yes it is, now hurry up and get dressed." he tries pushing me towards a dressing room.

Planting my feet I stop him from pushing me another inch. "One, I am not wearing this shit, especially on a stage for a bunch of horny men. Two I am actually five minutes early. Three what the fuck are you trying to go for tonight for this lingerie?"

He pushes harder against me before giving up and coming in front of me. "How much money will it take to get you in that and on that stage? This is one of my dreams for this club."

I hand it back to him crossing my arms. "Not happening. I'll go back to jail before that."

He sighs his wings deflating as he rubs his face in exhasberation. "What sexy outfit can I get you in then for this?"

Groaning I rub my face knowing he would guilt trip me into this, it was my last night so I would humor him for this. Looking over the rack of clothes I choose the one with the most coverage. A black deep v neck leather corset type top and black leather pants with thigh high boots. "This is as far as I go for this."

He grins fist pumping, snatching it from the hangers and pushing me into the changing room and I barely get covered when he barges in.

I just had to zip up the front when the door flies open and Hawks storms in makeup and brushes and a hair dryer in hand.

Before I can protest he already has me pushed into the chair and is ripping my hair out of the hair tie beginning to blow dry it.

Rolling my eyes I slip on the boots awkwardly seems he was working on my hair. He was the only one that could just push me into doing this stupid stuff.

Probably cause I knew it was a way for him to get out of his world for a bit.

Seeing a flash of red I close my eyes knowing what's coming. As expected eyeliner hits my eyes from his feathers. I still had no idea how the fuck he cold do it but he could apply makeup with his feathers while he did other things.

I feel something get wrapped around my waist and hip then something goes around my left thigh.

"What are you doing Hawks?"

He fluffs my hair by running his hands through it as he responds. "Just putting on some accessories."

I try to relax but it felt weird being in the skin tight clothes that seemed too small and too revealing but I knew fit the way they were supposed to otherwise he would have complained instead of just going to work on my hair and makeup. I actually felt a little pampered as out of twenty women I was the only one he ever helped get ready. Though to be fair I was probably the one with the least experience and would be totally helpless with all this without him as femine stuff was not my strong suite.

"Relax kid, you always tense up before a show, I figured you'd get used to it by now." He comments, his voice moving to infront of me.

"Well I like the sidelines. I don't like the spotlight like you, I'm comfortable on the side lines."

I feel the brushes leave so I peak an eye open seeing the feathers retreating so open them fully.

"Well songbird, when you're in my club or with me you'll be in the spot light so get over it, cause fuck you look good. I like this better than what I picked out."

Giving him a look I stand somewhat glad I had adaptation as I would have ate shit in these eight inch heeled boots otherwise. I look at my reflection, my mouth dropping, I didn't even recognize myself in the mirror, Hawks had given me smokey black eyes making my already dark eyes look like two black holes that would take anyone's soul who looked in them. The top hugged me making me realize how much weight I had lost yet for some godforsaken reason it hadn't taken my chest or ass down any.

I see he had put a red and gold belt that hung sideways from my hip to my side and around my thigh was a gold chain and as I inspected myself he put a red pendant around my neck.

"Perfect. Now let's move it! These are the songs you need to sing and if you can dance to, the other girls will be throughout the place so try not to move around out of your area too much so you don't throw them off." he instructed, throwing papers into my hand and pushing me out the door.

I scan the pages but before I can protest the papers are out of my hands and I'm on the stage.

The spotlight blinds me for a moment and I hear a few whistles and whispers, taking a breath I smile and bring the microphone that was shoved into my hand to a couple inches from my lips.

"Welcome and good evening everyone. Tonight will be our first ever burlesque inspired show, I hope you all enjoy." I greet before stepping to the side extending my arm as the signal for the first set of girls come out.

They are all grins and waves as they take their places on either side of me. Two on each side.

"Mina sako arigato, k-k-k-kawaiiK-k-k-kawaii.Mom's not home tonightSo we can roll around, have a pillow fightLike a major rager OMFG"

I couldn't believe I was singing this and I watch as feathers begin to rain down, making me hold back my laughter. This was so ridiculous.

"Let's all slumber partyLike a fat kid on a pack of SmartiesSomeone chuck a cupcake at meIt's time for spin the bottleNot gonna talk about it tomorrowKeep it just between you and me"

A giant bottle comes from the ceiling with a girl riding it nearly making me break from the song from trying to laugh before I remember the song from my world and who they were associated with.

"Let's play truth or dare nowWe can roll around in our underwear howEvery silly kitty should beCome come Kitty KittyYou're so pretty prettyDon't go Kitty KittyStay with meCome come Kitty KittyYou're so silly sillyDon't go Kitty KittyPlay with me"

My eyes scan the crowd to see how they were reacting and from their reactions I think they were into it, but what surprised me is two golden eyes watching me, not the dancers.

Blinking as I took the man in, he was on the plus side with a black button down shirt and a loose blue tie with dark blue jeans. He looked oddly familiar but I couldn't think of who he was at the moment.

"KawaiiHello Kitty, hello KittyHello Kitty, you're so prettyHello Kitty, hello KittyHello Kitty, you're so sillyWake up, got a secretPinky swear that you're gonna keep itI've got something you need to see"

I try to not stare as I try to recall who he was...then it hit me it was Gummy but why was he here?

This was only the second time I've seen him in normal clothes and not a hoodie and sweats so it threw me off.

The new girl I couldn't remember the name of trips and I managed to catch her and spin us making it look like part of the act.

"Let's be friends foreverI wanna do everything with you togetherCome and play with Kitty and meCome come Kitty KittyYou're so pretty prettyDon't go Kitty KittyStay with meCome come Kitty KittyYou're so silly sillyDon't go Kitty KittyPlay with meKawaiiHello Kitty, hello KittyHello Kitty, you're so prettyHello Kitty, hello KittyHello Kitty, you're so sillyMina sako arigato! Kawaii!Mina sako arigato! Kawaii!KawaiiKawaiiKawaiiKawaiiMeow"

I keep an arm around her waist facing her as if I'm singing to her, not the crowd.

She was blushing like crazy but puts on a smile and puts a hand on my shoulder. I towered over her in my heels but was holding her weight and could feel her trembling.

I wasn't sure if it was nerves or something else so I spun her so I blocked her from the crowd mouthing if she was OK in between breaths.

"Hello Kitty, hello KittyHello Kitty, you're so prettyHello Kitty, hello KittyHello Kitty, you're so sillyCome come Kitty KittyYou're so pretty prettyDon't go Kitty KittyStay with me"

She nods and smiles gratefully, I spin her out wards as if she was trying to get away before pulling her back in to my side seems she was still wobbly.

Hawks was doing a thumbs up and motioning for me to put her on all fours and a crawling motion pointing to me.

I shot him a glare when my back was to the crowd but did what he instructed.

The girl crawls on all fours towards me while I back away beckoning for her with a finger.

"Come come Kitty KittyYou're so silly sillyDon't go Kitty KittyPlay with me"

Finally the song is over and the curtain closes and the men cheer from the other side.

I turn off the mic and help the girl up. "You sure you're ok?"

She takes my hand and lets me pull her up nodding but still tremoring. "Yes, thank you. This is my first show so the nerves got to me. I thought I was done for! Where did you learn to dance like that?"

I release her taking a drink of water while the next act gets ready. "My dad's side was really traditional and believed all women needed to know how to dance. Now go sit down and nibble on something it'll help."

She nods and goes backstage as I take a breath. I really didn't want to do anymore of this type of music, I was ok listening to it but I didn't like to sing it.

I peak out the curtain and see the lights go dark. So I take that as my cue and walk out head held high one hand on my hip as I stride to the middle of the stage beginning the song.

"I-I feel like I'm losin' my mind-mindShe crept into your life-lifeAnd cut me up like a knife-knifeYeah, hey hey, few things that I wanna say-ayStill got my dignity-yNo one'll love you like me-e"

I make it to the center of the stage putting my hand on my chest before smirking. Hey fake it till you make it.

"Yeah, she's prettier than I'll ever beGot yourself a beauty queen, yeahBut there's one thing I gotta sayShe can fuck you good, but I can fuck you betta, etta, etta, etta, etta, etta, ayeI can fuck you betta, etta, etta, etta, etta, etta, ayeShe can fuck you good, but I can fuck you"

Lights appear randomly throughout the club shining on different girls holding poles.

Hawks had rearranged the club just for this so there were tables scattered in between the girls.

But those golden yellow eyes never left me which made me curious if Gummy even recognized me in this get up.

"My way, remember screamin' my name-ame'Cause I can sex your brain-ainBut she don't do it that way-ay, noShe's prettier than I'll ever beGot yourself a beauty queen, yeahBut there's one thing I gotta sayShe can fuck you good, but I can fuck you betta, etta, etta, etta, etta, etta, ayeI can fuck you betta, etta, etta, etta, etta, etta, ayeShe can fuck you good, but I can fuck you betta"

The girls are dancing on the poles as men whistle and holler some throwing cash on the platforms. I felt the urge to kill Hawks when a poll rose up to my left and a cage with two girls dancing on each other lowered to my right.

Out of the side of my eye I could see Hawks motioning for me to go to the pole to which I ignore.

"And while she's lookin' toward you, I bet she's beautiful (etta)And then she'll love you and touch you until you throw up (etta)You keep on tryin' to hide it but we both know-owShe can fuck you good, but I can fuck you bettaHa haYeahHaYeahUhOwShe can fuck you good, but I can fuck you betta, etta, etta, etta, etta, etta, ayeI can fuck you betta, etta, etta, etta, etta, etta, ayeShe can fuck you good, but I can fuck you betta"

Feathers surround me in a fancy array but at the same time push me to the pole.

I grab it with one hand and bend it in half making eye contact with Hawks making it clear it wasn't happening. Thankfully the males were mostly focused on the other girls.

Little did I know Gummy's eyes never left me.

I twist the pole into a chair and sit crossing my leg over the other looking down at the crowd.

"I know she's perfect and worth it, I bet she's beautiful (etta)And that she'll love you and touch you until you throw up (etta)You keep on tryin' to hide it but we both know-owShe can fuck you good, but I can fuck you bettaBut I can fuck you bettaShe can fuck you good, but I can fuck you bettaI can fuck you betta, baby."