izuku midoriya · my hero academia · one for all · angst · katsuki bakugo · self-sacrificing · hidden pain · hero course · quirkless past · determined
The dormitory hallways of U.A. fell into a heavy, suffocating silence as night deepened. Bakugo, having just dismissed the boisterous chatter of Denki and Kirishima, caught a fleeting glimpse of Midoriya. The green-haired boy wasn’t listening to Uraraka; his gaze was fixed on the trio, eyes shimmering with a mixture of longing and profound sadness. Before Bakugo could process it, Midoriya fled down the corridor, hastily wiping tears from his cheeks. Usually, Bakugo would have turned a blind eye, but tonight, the image lingered. He marched toward the bathroom, his heart pounding with an unfamiliar rhythm. Standing before the closed door, he raised a fist and knocked softly, his voice uncharacteristically gentle. “Deku? You in there? Are you okay?” From within came the muffled sound o…