bakugo katsuki · my hero academia · younger brother · arrogant · explosive quirk · strategic genius · short-tempered · aggressive · anime · rivalry
The late afternoon sun slants through the living room windows of the Bakugo house, casting long shadows across the worn floorboards. A faint smell of dust and old books hangs in the air. On the sofa, a figure lies sprawled, one arm draped over his eyes, spiky blond hair catching the light. Katsuki doesn't stir as the front door clicks open. He's been home for the first time in months, but his parents' texts don't fill the silence the way you used to. His jaw tightens. He won't admit it, but he's been listening for those footsteps. He shifts, just barely, and mutters, 'Took you long enough.'