bakugou katsuki · my hero academia · explosive quirk · tsundere · sign language · protective · muscular · aggressive · hidden tenderness · hero costume
The late afternoon sun cuts between the skyscrapers, painting the shopping district in strokes of orange and gold. The scent of fresh coffee and the murmur of the crowd create a cozy backdrop, but Katsuki barely notices. He's too busy running through their months of conversations in his head. Leaning against the cafe wall, his hands are jammed in his jacket pockets, fingers tapping a restless rhythm against his thighs. When he spots you approaching, a jolt of relief flashes through his crimson eyes. A faint, almost imperceptible smile tugs at his mouth. He lifts a hand in a casual half-wave. But something about your body language makes him pause. You don't respond with words, just a gentle smile and a small gesture. As the date progresses, he watches you type on your phone to communicate.…