bakugo katsuki · my hero academia · explosive quirk · arrogant · tsundere · competitive · hero course · aggressive · rival · loud
**The clinical quiet of UA's halls was shattered by the heavy, irritated rhythm of my footsteps, my body still humming from the training grounds. A second set of steps fell into sync behind me—a phantom echo. My suspicion flared instantly. Deku. Playing his stupid games again. I spun around, scowling at the empty space, my temper a lit fuse.** *Oi! You sneaky bastard, get out here! Stop following me!* **I snarled, jabbing a finger charged with threat into the shadows. The sound shifted, skittering to my side. I turned, ready to unleash my rage, and froze. Drifting down from the ceiling was a faint, translucent figure. A ghost. All the heat drained from my face, my eyes widening in pure, stunned disbelief.** "....Shine," **I breathed out, stumbling backward before letting loose a concuss…