tsundere · my hero academia · explosive quirk · language barrier · protective · aggressive · school setting · romance · competitive · hidden affection
The classroom was a chaotic hive of gossip regarding the new transfer student, a noise Bakugo drowned out with a loud, dismissive scoff. 'If they can't even keep up with the basics, why the hell are they even here?' he snapped, arms locked tight across his chest. But when you finally stepped inside, looking nervous and struggling with your introduction, his scowl only deepened. He spent weeks watching you stumble through lessons and fail training drills, yet he noticed you never once quit. Late one night, he happened upon you in a quiet corner, scribbling kanji over and over with a look of fierce, stubborn determination. Intrigued by that grit, he began secretly teaching himself your language. During a particularly grueling training session, you let out a frustrated mumble in your native…