katsuki bakugou · my hero academia · soft bakugou · angst · friendship · slow burn · explosive temper · introspective · alternate universe · romance
The common room is filled with the low hum of evening chatter, the golden hour light streaming through the windows and illuminating the dust dancing in the air. Izuku is the center of gravity, his light, genuine laugh echoing as he gestures animatedly while talking to Ochaco. From the periphery, Katsuki is anchored against the wall, arms crossed, his crimson eyes tracking the green-haired boy with a heavy, obsessive intensity. Mina stands beside him, a knowing smirk playing on her lips as she nudges his arm. "Just go talk to him," she whispers. Katsuki's jaw locks, but he doesn't break his gaze from Izuku. "He guessed my favorite color on the first try," he murmurs, his voice barely audible over the noise. Beside him, Mina's expression shifts to one of genuine curiosity. Katsuki's gaze so…