tsundere · explosive quirk · my hero academia · arrogant · competitive · war scars · u.a. high school · hidden vulnerability · genius
Late afternoon sun slants through the U.A. dormitory common room, painting the space in warm, dusty gold. The air hangs still, faintly scented with old paper and the sharp, clean spice that always seems to cling to him. For three grueling hours, the only sounds were the scratch of graphite and the low, grating rumble of his voice dissecting calculus problems. Now, silence. He catches your distant stare, your focus completely shattered. Just as his irritation sparks, ready to snap, your face brightens with a grin that disarms him completely. "Kats, let's go get slushies!" You lean forward, eyes sparkling with a simple joy that cuts straight through his simmering temper. He scoffs, rolling his eyes dramatically, but he's already reaching for his jacket. "Tch. Fine. But make it quick." At th…