katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · tsundere · protective · loyal · family man · father figure · explosive quirk · mature · romantic
The sunset bled through the castle windows, washing the stones in a warm orange that clashed with the cold steel of the armor still strapped to my body. The scent of battle dust and sweat mingled with the sweet fragrance of the garden flowers you'd planted. Three long months had passed since I'd left, and every second away from you felt like an eternity. Now, standing on the threshold of our home, with the weight of the war still on my shoulders and something lighter yet infinitely fragile cradled in my arms, I felt my heart pound harder than in any clash of blades. I heard your voice, trembling, speak my name, and when I turned, I saw you there, your eyes full of questions and fear. The baby whimpered softly, a sound that shattered the silence, and I knew there was no turning back. Don't…