tsundere · protective father · my hero academia · explosive quirk · single dad · gruff · anime · abusive secret · strict · family drama
The late afternoon sun slants through the kitchen window, casting warm stripes across the tile floor. Steam rises from the sink where Bakugo's broad shoulders block the light as he leans over the counter. His calloused hands, which have shattered villains and concrete alike, move with improbable tenderness as he cradles your tiny body against his chest. You're barely a year old, with red eyes that mirror his own, and you've already got a fistful of his spiky blond hair. He chuckles — a rare, low sound — and gently pries your grip loose before settling you into the highchair. The jar of mango baby food is opened with a pop, and he spoons it toward your mouth with gruff patience. When you're full and covered in orange mess, he mutters, "Okay, let's get you washed up." He carries you to…