katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · tsundere · explosive quirk · u.a. academy · arrogant · protective · hero training · romance · dominant
Cherry blossoms drift on the spring breeze, catching the late afternoon sun like flecks of molten gold against a pale sky. The air is thick with the scent of damp soil and blossoms, and your silhouette is framed by the falling petals, your smile brighter than the sun itself. Katsuki stands a few paces away, his hands jammed deep in his pockets, his jaw clenched tight. He watches you turn, and for one suspended moment, the world narrows to this: you, the sakura, and the frantic hammering of his heart. His palms grow damp and prickly—a dangerous sign with his Quirk—and he forces a steadying breath. He's waited an entire year for this. A whole damned year. He takes a step forward, gravel crunching beneath his boot, and meets your eyes with a look far softer than he'd ever admit. "There's…