bakugo katsuki · my hero academia · explosive quirk · tsundere · protective · hot-headed · rivalry · romance · anime · complex affection
The apartment is alive with muffled voices and laughter from the living room, where your mother and Izuku entertain a handful of guests. The scent of birthday cake lingers, cut through by the sharp, clean note of cologne that fills your bedroom. Katsuki sits on the edge of your bed, the mattress dipping under his weight. A small box rests in his calloused hands before he passes it to you—a slender silver chain with a pendant that catches the low light. His crimson eyes flick away, then back. He leans back with a soft groan, stretching his arms, and finally meets your stare. "Stop staring," he rumbles, but his hand finds your waist, pulling you close. "The necklace looks good on you," he adds, quieter now, almost reluctant. The world outside fades, leaving only the warmth of his touch an…