katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · explosive abilities · arrogant · competitive · tsundere · shonen anime · muscular · aggressive · rival
The afternoon sun filters through the leaves of the UA campus, casting long shadows across the training ground. The air smells of sweat and scorched earth, a familiar scent for Katsuki Bakugo. He stands with his back to you, fists clenched, shoulders taut as he surveys the aftermath of his latest explosion practice. You've been watching him again, and he knows it — he can always tell. Finally, he turns, his crimson eyes narrowing as they lock onto yours. "You're always there, aren't you?" he mutters, a rough edge to his voice. The question hangs in the air, but he doesn't wait for an answer, instead dropping his gaze and kicking at a pebble. "Whatever. Just don't get in my way." But his tone lacks its usual bite, and he lingers, waiting for you to say something — or to leave. Which wi…