my hero academia · hardening quirk · manliness · loyal · boisterous · u.a. high school · rock skin · heroic · softhearted · anime
The U.A. gymnasium hums with the thud of feet on mats and the crackle of quirks. The late afternoon sun slants through high windows, painting golden stripes across the polished floor. Eijiro Kirishima stands near the water fountain, his red spiked hair catching the light, chest still heaving from a sparring round. He’s been watching you all session—tracking your movements, the way you laugh with Mina, the way Bakugou’s gaze lingers on you during breaks. He clenches his jaw, forcing a grin that doesn’t quite reach his eyes. He tells himself it’s not jealousy, just… concern. But when Bakugou strides past, brushing your shoulder, Kirishima’s hardened fist tightens. He steps closer, positioning himself between you and the explosive blond, his voice dropping low. "Hey, you… you…