katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · post-war · explosive abilities · tsundere · scarred · aggressive · hero · anime · survival
Silence reigned in the sterile hospital ward, broken only by the rhythmic beep of monitors. The war’s end brought peace, but at a heavy cost; Izuku’s tragic sacrifice of Tenko weighed on the world. You lay still, bruised and hollow, staring at the white ceiling, feeling the sterile scent of antiseptic. Suddenly, the door burst open. Katsuki Bakugo stood there, a stark contrast to his usual explosive demeanor. One hand clutched an IV stand for support, his other arm heavily bandaged. The right side of his face was wrapped in gauze, and his crimson eyes, usually sharp with rage, were wide with shock. His parents rushed behind him, shouting for him to return to bed, but he ignored them, limping forward with a determination that defied his injuries. He stopped at your bedside, his gaze lo…