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4 years ago
The club was packed, more packed than usual. It stimulated Atsuhiro greatly. He just started working here and has never made drinks for this big of a crowd unlike Kurogiri, who was a professional at this club. Atsuhiro used to work at a small bar, of course, there were times it was packed but this was too much for Atsuhiro.
“K-Kuro, I’m gonna take my break,” Atsuhiro said. “I’ll be back in 10.” He washes his hands and storms out of the bar. Atsuhiro, in a panic, runs to a room. He was still new so he had no clue as to where he was going. He shuts the door, closes his eyes, and lets out a breath he didn’t even know he was holding in.
Suddenly, he heard voices. Women's voices. Oh, God.
Atsuhiro slowly opens his eyes and sees multiple women getting ready for the floor. “I- Uhm… Excuse me, ladies!” Atsuhiro says before leaving the room. As he tries to leave, he bumps into a young woman—a newbie.
He looked down at you, your eyes widened to see and feel him against your body. You give a warm smile and a tiny wave before walking inside the changing room. Something fell out of your outfit though, $200. Atsuhiro picked it up and looked at the door that was now shut before him. He could give it back but… He also needs to pay rent, this was enough to last him a month or two.
Atsuhiro sighs and pockets the money in his vest pocket. Atsuhiro checks the time and walks back to the bar. He didn’t need the extra seven minutes anyway.
Atsuhiro was stuck on cleaning and restock duty. Kurogiri was the elder and he was the newbie; according to the other bartenders in the club, it was best to get in Kurogiri’s good graces before doing anything. That means… Cleaning duty. As he’s drying the shakers, spoons, and measuring cups, he notices you. What was your name? Shit, he doesn’t know your name. He only knows you as the new girl, newbie, a scrub. “Oh no, she’s coming here!” Atsuhiro thought. He looks down and you tap the bar.
“Mind if I sit here? I’m not gonna get a drink.” You said. Atsuhiro replies with a “sure” and you sit down. You pull out the cash you received from the customers. It was more than enough to make Atsuhiro’s head spin. “Maybe I should be a stripper.” Atsuhiro thought to himself.
Atsuhiro watches you count the money and he’s impressed with your quick counting skills. After a minute or two, you concluded that you made $4,010 minus all the money you had to give back to Shigaraki which was just $120. He feels for the money in his vest pocket and pulls out the $200. You look at him. “I… You dropped this when you went to the changing room.” Atsuhiro said.
You smile and slowly reach for it before refusing. “Take it. I’m okay.” You reply. Atsuhiro’s face turned red, he shouldn’t be taking this money, especially from you, the scrub.
“Thanks scrub.”
“Excuse me?”
Atsuhiro’s bubble popped. Did he really just say that? Oh fuck. There goes a friendship with her… Whatever her name is.
However, as Atsuhiro’s trying to explain, you laugh. You laugh hard at Atsuhiro’s mistake. His face turns redder than a tomato, and his heart beats faster and faster than usual.
“My name is Y/n.”
“And I… I’m Atsuhiro.”
Present-day
You and Atsuhiro wake up to the sound of your alarm clock. First his than yours, a minute later. You open your eyes and turn off your alarm clock and check your phone for anything you missed as you sleep.
“Happy anniversary, dove.” You hear Atsuhiro say. He kisses behind your ear, a spot you strangely like. You smile as you feel warm, you turn over to face your loving boyfriend and kiss his lips.
“Happy anniversary, my love.” You reply. Atsuhiro smirks and he gets up on top of you. “It’s 3 pm, don’t you think we should get ready?” He asked. You giggle and wrap your arms around his neck.
The lovers kiss. You and your partner’s tongues dance together in your mouth as your lover’s hand push down his boxers and your panties.
Around 6 o clock, you and Atsuhiro walk around the mall, looking for a restaurant to eat at and celebrate your first anniversary of dating. You two finally found a ramen shop and sit yourselves down after reviewing the menu from the front of the store.
You and Atsuhiro both order a normal spicy ramen bowl. You both wait patiently, talking about work, remembering some of the awkward things you did together. “Dove… There’s something I want to give to you.” Atsuhiro said, he pulls something out of his pocket. Your heart skips beats. “Is this guy serious?! It’s only been one year! Love, please, wait three more years!” You thought to yourself.
He pulls out a small box and gives it to you. “Open it,” Atsuhiro says. “I’m sure you’ll love it.” Reluctantly, you open up the box, and there it was. The thing that confirmed your thoughts.
It was a ring. Not an engagement ring, the band was a 14k gold dome ring and inside the ring had his name carved inside.
You relax, clutching the ring in your hand. “I love it! Thank you so much, love!” You squeal with happiness. Atsuhiro blushes, looking around the restaurant for anyone staring. “Wait… I didn’t get you anything.” You lied.
The gift was actually at home. It was a custom-made watch and vintage playing cards he’s been looking for online. You found it strange that your boyfriend had a playing card collection but with the magic tricks he could do with those, you learned to get used to it.
“It’s okay, dove, as long as you wear that… I don’t mind.” Atsuhiro said. He puts on his matching ring that had your name carved inside it. You smile at your matching rings and grab your phone. “I’m gonna take a photo.” You tell him. You put your hand with the ring on the table and so does he. You take five photos on your camera and put the phone down as quickly as you picked it up.
Eventually, both your ramen orders come in and you eat them up.
“Bitch, did Atsuhiro propose to you?”
“No, he just bought me a ring, I don’t think it means anything yet.”
“Uh-huh, well are you wearing it on stage?”
“No, I don’t want it to get lost on the floor… Maybe I’ll just give it to Atsuhiro before I dance.”
Midnight moves away from your hand and looks at her phone. “So if Atsuhiro did propose to you and asked you to stop dancing, what are you gonna do?” She asked.
You shrug. “He’s not gonna make me quit my job,” You reply. “But, if we do get married and have kids then I’ll quit my job and take care of our future kids.” You said. Enough with the conversation, you walk out of the changing room and walk to the bar and take off the ring. “Love, hold onto this please.” You said, loudly enough for Atsuhiro to hear you. Atsuhiro nodded and took it in his hand, he puts it in his vest pocket and you walk around the floor to do your job.
As you’re dancing, you hear a whistle and a name you haven’t heard in a while.
“Angel!”
You turn around and see your best friend from high school, Kai Chisaki. You had to admit, you had a crush on him. Crush couldn’t describe what you had for him. He was your first love.
“Kai! Oh my god!” You squeal. Before you hug him, his bodyguards stop you. “It’s fine, she’s a good friend of mine.” He said. Kai pulls a $100 out of his wallet and hands it to you.
“I’ll see you later Darling.”
Atsuhiro watched everything that happened. He saw the two of you talk, the bar wasn’t far so he heard the names he called you. Angel, darling, it disgusted him. What pissed him off more was the fact you weren’t wearing your ring. That was to make everyone know you belong to someone. Belong to him.
You continue to give lap dances to customers and Atsuhiro, out of frustration, continues to make drinks but keeps his eye on you.
Atsuhiro spots Ryuku walking over to you and whispering something to you. She leaves and you walk out the floor to the V.I.P. Rooms. He was now really angry. As he’s working, one of Chisaki’s bodyguards comes down.
“Whiskey on the rocks.” His bodyguard asks. Atsuhiro nods and makes the very simple drink. Atsuhiro hands it to the bodyguard and the man leaves. His shift ends in an hour, till then, he’s just going to think about what he’ll do to you.
As you’re dancing on the pole, Kai motions you over to him. He knows the power he has over you. Six years later and he can still toy with you like you’re his doll. Seductively, you walk to him, getting down to straddle his lap. “Don’t be a tease, Darling,” Kai said, “You know what I want.” He said.
You stop what you’re doing. “Sorry Kai, but I told you- I can’t do anything like that or have you touch me.” You told him. He bites his lip under his mask. “Come on, darling, you know you want to.” He says in a deep tone.
You shake your head. “No, Kai, besides I’m married.” You lie. You wish you hadn’t taken off your ring. Kai scoffs. “I don’t see a ring on your finger. If you didn’t want to fuck me, just say that.” He said. Before you can say anything, he continues.
“You were always a filthy slut, you were lucky to be spending time with someone like me,” Kai said before tossing $5 at you. “I’m leaving.” Kai and his bodyguards walk out of the V.I.P. Room. You had tears in your eyes and you walk away, not even thinking about the money. In your head, there was nothing but what Kai just said to you. You look at Twice, who was standing outside the door. “I’m gonna get Atsuhiro, stay in the room.” He said to you.
Twice runs to the bar and you walk inside. You grab a bottle of Hennessey from the mini bar and drink straight from the bottle. You cried as you drank, waiting for Twice and Atsuhiro. You stared at your hand, wishing you wore your ring, wishing you unheard all of the things Chisaki said about you.
The door opens and Atsuhiro walks in. He sits on the floor next to you and slowly takes the Hennessey bottle away from you. “Rough night?” He asked. You nodded, giving the bottle to Atsuhiro.
“What a jerk.” You said. “I didn’t realize how big of an asshole he was.” You said. Atsuhiro nodded and wraps his arm around you. You snuggle close to him and kiss his neck, he kisses your head and plays with your hair.
“I love you, Atsuhiro.”
“I love you too, dove.”
You and Atsuhiro got home at 5 am, the two of you walk to the couch and were dead tired. However, before you two could sleep, you remember the gift. His gift that you hid in the tampon box. “Love, stay awake I have a gift for you.” You mumble, lightly slapping his face.
Atsuhiro grumbles before opening his eyes. You run down the hall to the bathroom and grab the box of tampons. You pull out his gift and run back to the living room. “Wake up love, this is important!” You said. Atsuhiro rolls his eyes and sits up on the couch.
You put his gift on his lap and he smiles. “Dove, you didn’t have to get me anything.” He said. Atsuhiro opens it and his eyes widen. He looks at the vintage cards and he laughs like a little boy on Christmas. He doesn’t use it too much, Atsuhiro makes a fan out of the cards and then puts it back. “Thank you, my dove, I love you.” He said.
“There’s one more gift inside.” You tell him. Atsuhiro grabs the box and opens it. His mouth opens with an audible gasp, it slowly turns into a smile. Atsuhiro admires the watch. Five months ago, you ordered a watch identical to his dad’s watch, however, you asked that it have your signature. On the watch, it said.
I love you scrub - Y/n
Atsuhiro pulls you towards him.
“I love you, Y/n.”
“I love you too, Atsuhiro.”