A/N: I know today's update is earlier than usual, but this was really the only time I could get online today.

Before I say anything else, I forgot to mention this last week: YouTube user Quirky Whatif did two video readings of this fic. Granted, they were done using a text-to-speech program, but still, I'm HONORED that anyone would take the time to do something like that.

Anyways, today's chapter is another request from Z-Arc34, who wanted to see an AU with Good!Dabi. I tried to follow the request of "Dabi as an intimidating older brother" as best as I could, so Z-Arc34, I hope I did your request justice.

It was another date night outing for Deku and Todoroki…well, almost. Today, Todoroki's oldest brother Toya was coming along with them, much to Deku's wonderment:

"Shoko, I love you, but remind me why your brother is coming along with us again?"

"It's simple, Greenie," said Toya. "Shoko here lost a bet with me, so now I have to follow her everywhere she goes."

Shoko crossed her arms. "I'm happy for you, Toya, but you don't have to rub it in my face."

Toya wrapped an arm around Todoroki. "Wouldn't have it any other way, sis. Going anywhere special?"

"Shoko and I are going to the movies," said Deku.

"Cool. What movie?"

"I was thinking we'd see Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 9."

Toya stroked his chin. "I've never even seen Volume 1."

Todoroki gasped. "You've NEVER seen any of the Guardians of the Galaxy movies!?"

"No, and I don't see why I should."

"Toya, those are some of the best superhero movies of all time!"

"Yeah, Shoko and I have a BLAST whenever we watch those!" said Deku.

Toya shrugged. "Well, if it's as good as you say it is, I'll go."

Soon enough, Deku, Todoroki and Toya reached the Musutafu Showcase Cinema, which was located inside the Kiyashi Ward Shopping Mall. In the past year, it had undergone significant renovations and was perhaps one of the most high-tech theaters not only in Musutafu, but in all of Japan. Deku, Todoroki and Toya walked up to one of the ticket terminals, but before they purchased the tickets, Todoroki had something to say to Toya:

"Hey Toya, why don't we make a little bet?"

"What sort of bet?"

"I'll bet you can't get through this movie without laughing at least once."

"And if I lose?"

Todoroki smiled. "Then you have to do whatever I say!"

"You're on, but you have to do whatever I say if you lose."

Todoroki and Toya shook on the bet, while Deku eyeballed the whole thing with curiosity, and he was a bit intimidated by the prospect of Toya winning the bet, especially since the guy had some nasty scars of his own, but he was Todoroki's brother after all, so he couldn't be all bad…right? That aside, once they'd purchased the tickets, they went to the concessions counter.

"What can I get for you?" asked the woman at the concessions counter.

Toya pushed his way past Deku and Todoroki. "I'll have the flaming mouth things, a large popcorn with barbecue sauce and an large Pepsi."

The cashier punched in Toya's order. "OK, anything else?"

Despite being ticked off by Toya's rudeness, Todoroki stepped up next. "I'll have a large popcorn with extra butter and a large Dr. Pepper."

"Anything else?"

Deku went last. "I'll have a medium popcorn, a box of Sno-Caps and a medium Pepsi."

After they'd paid the exorbitant fee for their concessions, Deku, Todoroki and Toya went to the room where the movie was showing and took their seats, near the back of the theater.

"I still can't believe theaters charge prices like that for popcorn and shit," said Toya. "Still, it's not often I get to have popcorn."

"I don't know; I thought it was worth it," said Todoroki.

"Of course you would." Toya ate some popcorn.

"Toya, do you always complain this much?" asked Deku.

"Hey, if you hated life as much as I did, you would too."

Deku said nothing else. After sitting through the usual round of trailers – some of which looked better than others – they finally got to the movie. Within minutes, Toya ended up laughing at the movie, thereby losing the bet. In fact, out of all three of them, he laughed the hardest at the movie.

By the time the movie was over, Toya was still enthralled by it:

"OK, that was one of the funniest movies I've ever seen! Thanks for taking me to this one!"

Todoroki smiled. "Glad you enjoyed the movie! Too bad you lost, though."

Toya crossed his arms. "All right, Shoko, tell me what ya want."

"First of all, let me give you a huggle."

Todoroki huggled Toya, who couldn't help but return the gesture. Even if she found him intimidating at times, he was her brother, and he wasn't all that bad once one knew how to speak to him. Even if he lost the bet, Toya enjoyed a good hug as well. Soon enough, they let go.

"Second of all, please go on home!" said Todoroki.

Toya crossed his arms. "And if I don't?"

Todoroki glared at Toya. "Don't make me tell Father."

Toya backed away as he made a gentle pushing motion. "OK, OK, ya made your point. I'm goin'."

Todoroki waved at Toya and smiled. "Bye, Toya."

Deku waved at Toya. "See you later!"

Toya went home. Meanwhile, Todoroki breathed a sigh of relief and wiped her forehead off.

"I thought I'd never get rid of him! Don't get me wrong, Toya's a good older brother, but he can be scary sometimes."

"Yeah, he does seem pretty scary. Still, having him tag along sometimes is worth it if I get to be with you."

Todoroki giggled. "Oh, Deku!"

Todoroki gave Deku a big hug and kiss. Family could be a bit of a letdown sometimes, but lovers could offer an escape from that.

Criticism is gold. Negativity and nitpicking are pyrite.