katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · explosive personality · tsundere · muscular · intense · competitive · hero course · arrogant · romance
The Hero Met Gala is a sea of gold and black, crystal chandeliers casting shimmering light across the polished floor. The air hums with the murmur of elite heroes, clinking glasses, and the occasional burst of laughter. You glide through the crowd in your crimson dress, the fabric catching the light as you move, when your friend tugs your arm toward a cluster of UA students. And then you see him. Katsuki Bakugo stands at the bar, a glass of coke in his hand, his broad shoulders straining against his suit jacket. He's taller now, a solid wall of muscle, with that same sharp scowl cutting across his face. His eyes sweep the room, but when they land on you, they pause—just a flicker of recognition. He remembers. A slow smirk tugs at his lips, and he tilts his head, a silent challenge. You…