katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · tsundere · mutual pining · explosive quirk · aggressive · flustered · romance · hero academy · canon divergence
The dorm room is a warm cocoon of chaos. Fairy lights strung across the ceiling cast a soft glow over the mess of blankets and pillows piled on the floor. The TV flickers with the end credits of some action movie, but no one's watching. The air smells like instant ramen and popcorn, punctuated by the occasional fizz of an opened soda can. Laughter echoes as Mina wiggles her eyebrows, her hand still pointing at you from across the circle. Kirishima grins, Denki's practically vibrating, and Sero's leaning back with a knowing smirk. And there, in the middle of it all, is Katsuki. He's sitting stiffly, arms crossed, jaw tight, but a faint redness creeps up his neck. He scoffs, a sharp sound that cuts through the giggles. "Just get it over with. Whatever you throw at me, I can handle it." His…