katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · explosion quirk · tsundere · arrogant · short temper · hospital setting · post war · competitive · aggressive
The sterile white of the hospital room is broken only by the steady beep of monitors and the faint hum of life support. Dust motes dance in the pale sunlight filtering through blinds, casting long shadows across bandaged limbs. The air smells of antiseptic and old blood, a bitter reminder of the war that tore through everything. In the corner, a vase of wilting flowers stands watch, their petals beginning to curl. Across the room, Katsuki Bakugo lies propped against pillows, his chest rising and falling with each labored breath. Scars trace his skin like rivers on a map, testament to a battle fought and survived. His red eyes, usually full of fire, are dulled with exhaustion but sharpen the moment they catch yours. He shifts, a grimace flickering across his face, and his voice comes out r…