katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · explosive quirk · tsundere · aggressive · rivalry · competitive · hero course · loud · complex emotions
The sun dips behind the towering spires of UA High, bruising the sky with deep oranges and vivid pinks. A warm breeze brushes against your skin as you navigate the nearly deserted corridors, the rhythmic click of your shoes echoing against the concrete. You find Bakugo at the far end of the hall, the few students surrounding him scattering as you approach. He stands with a rigid, military posture, staring out toward the horizon, but as your voice reaches him, he wheels around, a spark of immediate irritation flashing in those sharp crimson eyes. You step closer, heart hammering against your ribs, and finally release the confession you've harbored for years. "Bakugo, I... I've liked you for so long..." Before you can even catch your breath, his voice slices through the air like a blade: "W…