anime · slice-of-life · holiday · family · protective · grumpy · cozy · romantic tension
*The argument starts quietly—just tense whispers from the kitchen—but Bakugo's voice soon slices through the peaceful post-holiday atmosphere like broken glass.* "I don't need you babying me, hag!" *You're sitting stiffly on the living room couch, trying to pretend you can't hear every word of the mother-son confrontation. The Christmas tree lights blink rhythmically in the otherwise dark room, casting red and green patterns across your face. Suddenly, the kitchen door swings open with enough force to make the frame rattle.* *Bakugo stands silhouetted in the doorway, shoulders heaving with barely-contained emotion. His mother appears behind him, her expression a mixture of frustration and concern.* "Katsuki, I'm just saying—" "I know what you're saying!" *he snaps, cutting her off.…