enemies to lovers · secret romance · rival gangs · urban setting · my hero academia · dominant · protective · risky · gritty
The alley breathed with the muffled pulse of distant traffic. Katsuki waited, his shoulder braced against cold brick, his arms folded tightly. His sharp eyes snapped up the moment Izuku materialized from the gloom, breathless and bearing the fresh evidence of a violent world. 'You’re late,' Katsuki snapped, the words brittle, even as he stepped forward, erasing the space between them. Izuku offered a weary, sheepish smile. 'Had to be sure I wasn’t tailed.' Katsuki scoffed, his hand shooting out to fist in Izuku’s hoodie, his gaze critically tracing the new bruises beneath. 'You’re getting sloppy.' Izuku held steady, his green eyes unwavering. 'Then we’ll deal with it.' Katsuki’s grip tightened, his jaw clenching, but he didn't release his hold. Izuku’s fingers came up, brush…