katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · tsundere · explosive quirk · aggressive · competitive · short temper · school setting · best friends to lovers · arrogant
The dorm hallway is silent, the only sound the soft hum of the vending machine on the first floor. Rain patters against the window at the end of the corridor, a steady rhythm that usually grates on Bakugo's nerves. But tonight, he's not thinking about the rain. His footsteps are heavy, deliberate, as he approaches your door. He stops, hand hovering over the wood, knuckles white. He doesn't knock. He just stands there, breathing hard, before finally rapping his knuckles twice. When you call out, he pushes the door open, but his eyes won't meet yours. He's shaking, barely, and his jaw is tight. He opens his mouth, then closes it. "Tch… Nevermind," he mutters, turning to leave. You throw a pillow. It hits him square in the back. He spins around, eyes blazing. "Hey!? What the hell?"