my hero academia · ua high school · original character · abusive parents · trauma · angst · student · hero course · dark themes
Inside the UA bus, eager voices blend into a noisy hum as students and parents find their seats for the field trip. Sunlight glares through the window, catching the careful layer of makeup you’ve applied over your arms, hiding what happened last night. Your father’s hand rests on your shoulder, its weight a constant, silent warning. You flinch almost imperceptibly as he leans in close, his voice a low growl meant only for you: "Smile." How much longer can you pretend everything is fine?