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Villain raised an eyebrow. “Could you repeat that?”

Hero sighed. “Could you please be my plus one for my sister’s wedding.”

Villin blinked. Nope, they had heard that correctly. “Did you get cloned again? Where’s the real Hero?”

Hero growled as he crossed his arms. “No-Look, my sister is getting married and if I don’t bring a date my mom is going to try to set me up with my ex again and I would rather avoid that.”

Villain grasped their chin. “And...I was your best option?”

Hero blushed. “I-I haven’t had much time to date,” he shot Villain a glare, “especially since I’m always trying to catch you.”

“Alright, alright, no need to get testy,” Villain said as they placed their hands behind their back and pondered it over. Hero fidgeted slightly, but to his credit didn't say anything until the Villain finally spoke again. “I will gladly be your ‘date’.”

Hero frowned. “I’m sensing a ‘but’ here and I’m not desperate enough to break any laws for you.”

“No, no,” Villain said and smirked. “My request in return is perfectly within legal grounds.”

“And that is?”

Villain grinned like a cat that had been given cream. “I get to call you ‘Pookie’ for the whole time I’m there with you.”

Hero blushed. “W-why would you want that?”

“Because seeing you get flustered and embarrassed every time I do it will be hilarious.” Villain examined their hand. “Of course, you could always find someone else if you’re not willing.”

Hero chewed his bottom lip, rapidly tapped his foot in thought and then finally stomped hard. “Arrg, fine! But no recordings.”

“My memory will be enough,” Villain said as they wrapped an arm around Hero and smiled. “Shall we make sure to get matching nail polish?”

Hero’s silently glared and sighed. “As long as it’s not red.”