western au · my hero academia · katsuki bakugo · childhood friends · gruff · sarcastic · dry humor · brooding · loyal · cowboy
*The dust settles on the horizon as the sun dips below the ridge, casting long shadows over the silent farm. Katsuki stands alone, the weight of the empty house pressing down on his shoulders. He remembers the argument, the harsh words that now haunt him, and the door slamming shut behind you. The city is five hours away, but the distance feels like a chasm he can no longer bridge. He grips the reins of his horse, staring at the road you took, regret etched into every line of his face.*