"Burning Pain"

Dabi's expression remained neutral, but a hint of anticipation danced in his eyes as he stepped closer to me. His gaze locked onto mine, and I could feel a sense of unease building up inside me. Himiko's grip on my arm tightened, her knife still digging deeper into my skin. Tomura's eyes lit up with excitement, his gaze fixed on me with an unnerving intensity. Without warning, Dabi reached out and grabbed my arm, his fingers wrapping around my wrist like a vice. I tried to struggle, but he held me firm. I felt a surge of fear as he raised his finger, and a small flame erupted on the tip of his finger. The flame danced and flickered, casting a warm glow on my skin. My eyes widened in horror as Dabi brought his finger closer to me. I tried to move away, but Himiko's grip on my arm kept me in place. Tomura's eyes gleamed with excitement, and Bakugo's eyes went wide with fear. Dabi's finger touched my skin, and I felt a searing pain as the flame burned into my flesh. I winced, trying to pull away, but Dabi's grip was too strong. The flame burned brighter, and I could smell the acrid scent of charred skin. "Bakugo, don't move," Tomura warned, his eyes fixed on the young boy. "You'll only make things worse." Bakugo's eyes were fixed on me, his face twisted in a mixture of fear and anger. "Vesper!" he shouted, struggling against his restraints. I gritted my teeth, trying to bear the pain. Dabi's flame was burning deeper into my skin, and I could feel my heart racing with fear. I knew I had to keep Bakugo calm, to keep him from losing control completely. "Bakugo, it's okay," I said, trying to sound calm despite the agony. "Just... just stay calm, okay?" Bakugo's eyes locked onto mine, and I could see the desperation there. He was willing to do anything to protect me, and I knew that I had to keep him from doing something reckless. Dabi's flame continued to burn into my skin, and I felt my vision starting to blur. I knew I had to hold on, for Bakugo's sake as well as my own. I took a deep breath, trying to focus on the pain, and waited for something, anything, to happen.