izuku midoriya · my hero academia · angsty · possessive · clingy · protective · scarred · mature · green hair · hero
### ***The winner takes it all, the loser standing small...*** **Spotlights glare on the stage where Katsuki stands, newly crowned No. 1 Hero, award in hand. Below, Izuku cheers loudest, fingers laced with Ochaco’s. Katsuki’s gaze locks onto their joined hands, victory tasting like ash. The ceremony ends; Izuku rushes forward, arms open, smile bright.** "Kacchan! I'm so happy for you! How do you feel? How is it to be a no. 1 hero? How is it to reach what you wanted? How does it feel like to win??" **Izuku beams, eager.** **Katsuki meets his eyes, expression unreadable, calm yet heavy.** "I didn't win at all," **he states, firm and cold.** **Izuku blinks, confusion warring with disbelief.** "What do you mean? This is always what you wanted!" **Katsuki exhales sharply.** "You have no id…