Heat Waves / Dabi's POV

Day 105

All he could think about was Ali. He didn't like to think about the feelings that were developing. The feelings came in waves and he sometimes couldn't tell them apart from his own quirk. He found himself taking cold showers to cool his body and mind. It didn't help the pending issue.

He would turn on the TV and try to distract the both of them from the growing feelings. But when they'd end up just snuggling close he would feel it all over again. Letting his guard down around her. Becoming comfortable and vulnerable. A dangerous thing for a villian.

He would see their reflection in the TV and he knew what was happening. He saw it clearly.

Sometimes he would think about how she needed a better life than this. Something he couldn't give. But Dabi was a selfish person.

Day 106

She was all he could think about and he was more then happy that they started to share a room. Her stuff officially stuffed into his drawers. Even if she did take claim of his clothing more often than her own.

It prided him to see her wearing his clothing so casually. No matter how loose they fit her.

He couldn't fight the feelings budding.

They'd be lying next to each other and she'd say something loving or intimate. And he wouldn't respond and only tighten his hold on her. He'd never let her go. Dabi was sure she got the message because she'd always hold on a bit tighter right back.

He felt the raising of his heart again and the heat consuming him.

When she was sleeping he wondered what she was dreaming of. Was he in them? Did her mind always turn to him as his did to her?

Day 107

That morning he said the words in the shell of her ear.

"I love you."