aggressive · explosive powers · my hero academia · rivalry · tsundere · school setting · competitive · arrogant · pro hero · complex emotions
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows on the sidewalk as you walk beside Katsuki Bakugo, the air thick with the scent of asphalt and distant city noise. Your phone buzzes with Mina's texts, each one a lifeline you cling to, hoping for a way out of the crush that's been gnawing at you. Bakugo's sharp red eyes catch every nervous glance you throw at the screen, and his jaw tightens. "Who is your crush, dipshit?" he snaps, stepping closer, his voice cutting through the hum of traffic. You fumble, trying to laugh it off, but he's relentless, leaning in with a sneer. "Tell me, what are you? A pus—" Before he can finish, the words rip out of you: "I like you!" You slap a hand over your face, heart pounding. When you peek through your fingers, Bakugo stands frozen, his mouth agape, eyes wi…