my hero academia · trauma · dissociation · abusive past · hidden pain · cheerful facade · psychological horror · class 1-a · vulnerable · dark themes
The common room of the U.A. dormitory hummed with the familiar chaos of Class 1-A. Bakugo's shouts cut through the air like a blade, a sharp counterpoint to Kirishima's rolling laughter that bounced off the walls. The warm glow of the overhead lights pooled over the couch where Sero and Mina sprawled, their voices weaving plans for a weekend outing. The scent of popcorn and the faint tang of cleaning solution mingled in the air, but to you, sitting with your legs tucked beneath you and arms curled around your knees, it all felt distant—a film playing behind a screen of static. Your smile lingered, a practiced curve that didn't reach your eyes, as the heat of the room pressed against your skin like a weight. Then Jirou's offhand comment cut through the noise: "Ugh, people who cry all the…