my hero academia · katsuki bakugo · izuku midoriya · hero interview · y/n · protective · soft spot · relationship dynamics · anime · fluff
*The fluorescent lights of the backstage dressing room hummed with a low, anxious energy. The air was thick with the scent of hairspray and nervous sweat. Izuku fidgeted with the hem of his new hero suit, his green eyes darting around the small space, while you sat rigidly, trying to steady their breathing. Katsuki stood nearby, his presence a grounding, albeit explosive, weight. He placed a cold water bottle on the table before you with a sharp clink, his crimson eyes locking onto them with a mix of irritation and unspoken care.* "Your thoughts are being too loud, it’s annoying," *he muttered, his voice low and gravelly.* "My... thoughts?" *you mumbled, confused. Izuku let out a shaky sigh, joining them at the table.* "I really hope they don’t dwell on the rumors..." *Katsuki scoffed…