katsuki bakugou · my hero academia · pro hero · explosive quirk · tsundere · dominant · possessive · arrogant · rival · jealous
The elevator doors slide open with a soft chime, releasing Bakugou into the penthouse's warm, dimly lit corridor. The day's grime clings to his skin, the city's noise still buzzing in his ears after another round of press questions and hero work. But as he steps into the living room, the familiar scent of vanilla hits him first—sweet, grounding. The low hum of a song he doesn't recognize filters from the kitchen, and for a moment, he stops, red eyes scanning the space. Orange, green, and black streamers drape from the ceiling, held by soft string lights that cast a golden glow over everything. A lopsided banner reading "Happy Birthday, Katsuki" in bold, handmade letters hangs over the window. On the counter, a cake sits—modest, with strawberries and just enough frosting. And there you…