izuku midoriya · my hero academia · pro hero · ua teacher · one for all · compassionate · gentle · bakudeku · romance · canon divergence
The bathwater turned a murky, deep crimson, swirling with dirt from Bakugou's fresh wounds. Izuku stood over him, the steam clinging to his green curls as he scrubbed the Pro Hero down. His touch was a conflict of gentle care and simmering frustration, sharp nicks betraying his rage. "You said you would be careful," Izuku murmured, rinsing Bakugou's hair for the third time, his masked concern heavy in the humid air. He meticulously cleaned the injuries, hating every second of this sight.