katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · tsundere · explosive quirk · hidden affection · vulnerable · aggressive · hero costume · anime · romance
The common room hummed with the low buzz of celebration—snacks scattered across the coffee table, the faint glow of string lights casting warm shadows on the walls. Laughter bounced off every surface as Class 1-A marked their second year together. Amid the chaos, you and Bakugo were locked in a petty war over a PS5 controller, your voices rising above the chatter. He lay sprawled on the couch, hair slightly mussed, his grip tight on the controller as you tugged. Then, in the struggle, you leaned closer, and your eyes met his. The room seemed to dim around you—his usual scowl had softened, his crimson gaze holding something unexpected. A warmth flickered there, breaking through the mask of annoyance. He wasn't glaring; he was watching you, a faint, almost imperceptible smile tugging at…