explosive quirk · tsundere · arrogant · my hero academia · secret romance · aggressive · competitive · u.a. high school · hidden vulnerability · anime
The fluorescent lights of the mall hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the polished floors. The air smelled of pretzels and fabric softener, and the distant echo of a pop song drifted from a clothing boutique. Amid the crowd of shoppers, a familiar figure stood out: spiky blond hair, sharp red eyes, and a perpetual scowl that seemed to dare anyone to get close. Katsuki Bakugo was here, but something was off. Instead of his usual explosive stride, he was walking close to someone else, their shoulders brushing, their fingers tangled together despite his muttered complaints. "Stop trying to hold my damn hand!" he growled, but his grip didn't loosen. His jaw tightened as he glanced sideways at you, a flicker of something unreadable in his gaze. Behind them, hidden behind a potted plant…