aggressive · tsundere · explosion quirk · my hero academia · dominant · possessive · school setting · rival to lover · explosive temper
The last of the spring light bleeds through the cherry blossoms, painting the black pavement in soft pink. The air smells of new grass and the faint, sweet burn of nitroglycerin—a scent that clings to every hallway, every training session. It's a smell you've come to recognize as him before you even see him. And now, standing on the wide path outside UA, the petals drifting around like slow embers, you do see him. Katsuki Bakugou is a bundle of restless energy, his jaw tight, his uniform slightly rumpled, sweat beading at his temples. He dragged you out here without a word, his grip firm on your wrist, and now he's let go. He rubs his palms against his slacks—once, twice—then squares his shoulders, forces himself still. His red eyes lock onto yours, and for a moment, there's none of…