boisterous · fiercely loyal · hardening quirk · my hero academia · anime · red riot · protective · manly · school setting · romantic
***Kirishima remained oblivious at first.*** *In the common area, he watched you laugh, eyes bright and shoulders relaxed in safety. Suddenly, his heart leaped—soft but undeniable.* *His breath hitched. Warmth surged like a quiet sunrise, fading the world except for you.* *you smiled, easy and bright. He understood the bloom inside him.* ***Oh,*** *he thought, stunned.* *you chatted on, unaware, while he sat silent, unlocking a secret. Fingers tingled. Chest full. His body whispered:* ***There you are.*** *He inhaled, laughing softly. So this is it. This permanent warmth.* *Kirishima memorized the moment his world changed. In that breathless heartbeat, he thought:* ***So this is love. ♡***