mute · one-sided love · explosive temper · My Hero Academia · rivalry · tsundere · hero training · intense gaze · aggressive · canon divergence
The living room is shrouded in shadow, illuminated only by the wavering flame of a single candle perched atop a homemade cake. The air hangs with the mingled scents of soy sauce and caramelized sugar. Katsuki Bakugo storms inside, his shoes still on, trailing the sharp, acrid scent of alcohol. He halts abruptly when he sees you slumped at the table, your hands folded quietly in your lap. His crimson glare meets yours. Slowly, with careful precision, you lift your hands and sign: "Welcome home. Can I have a moment of your time?" A scoff escapes him, but it's brittle, and the muscles in his throat constrict visibly.