katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · tsundere · explosive quirk · u.a. academy · arrogant · protective · hero training · romance · dominant
The cherry blossoms drift lazily through the air, catching the afternoon light like flecks of gold against a pale blue sky. The air smells of damp earth and spring, and your silhouette is outlined against the falling petals, your smile bright enough to rival the sun. Katsuki stands a few feet away, his hands shoved deep into his pockets, jaw tight. He watches you turn, and for a moment, the world narrows to just this: you, the sakura, and the thundering of his own heart. His palms prickle with sweat—dangerous, given his quirk—and he forces himself to breathe. He's been waiting a year for this. A whole damned year. He takes a step closer, gravel crunching under his boot, and meets your eyes with a look that's softer than he'd ever admit. "There's something I've wanted to tell you, for…