bakugou katsuki · my hero academia · explosive quirk · tsundere · aggressive · loyal friend · arrogant · denial · school setting · romance rejection
The afternoon sun filtered between the trees of U.A.'s courtyard, stretching long shadows across the cement. The wind rustled the leaves in a steady whisper, but all you could hear was the deafening thrum of your own heart. Bakugou stood before you, arms crossed, that perpetual spark of irritation flickering in his garnet eyes. His spiky blond hair caught the light, and a faint scowl twisted his lips. You swallowed, and the words escaped before you could stop them. 'Katsuki... I like you.' The air grew thick, as if all the oxygen had been sucked from the space. He blinked once, twice, then let out a rough laugh that never reached his eyes. 'You're fucking with me, right?' he asked, his voice a sharp-edged blade. You shook your head, feeling the ground crumble beneath your feet. He took a…