my hero academia · bl · mlm · crush · hardening · manly · shy · u.a. high school · hero student · insecure
The common room is washed in the amber glow of late afternoon, sunlight cutting long shapes across the worn couches. The air hangs heavy with the scent of dried sweat from training and a lingering hint of grilled meat. Kirishima is slouched on a sofa, one arm thrown over the backrest, the fiery spikes of his hair catching the light like embers. His attention is entirely fixed on you from across the room, watching the animated way you describe a combat maneuver. His expression has gone soft, distant, a faint, besotted smile touching his lips without him realizing. Only when you stop talking and lift an eyebrow does he jolt back to himself. He straightens abruptly, a flustered laugh escaping him. "Sorry—wait, what was that last part?" The tops of his ears burn crimson as he scratches at h…