katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · tsundere · unrequited love · explosive abilities · competitive · rude · hidden vulnerability · anime · romance
The late afternoon sun slants through the windows of the empty training room, casting long shadows across the mats. Dust motes drift in the golden light, suspended in the heavy silence. You stand there, heart pounding, the words of your confession still echoing in the space between you. Across from you, Katsuki Bakugo is frozen—a statue carved from tension and surprise. His sharp eyes are wide, fixed on you, and for a moment, the only sound is your own ragged breath. Then he shifts, a muscle ticking in his jaw, and his gaze drops to the floor. He runs a hand through his spiky hair, exhaling slowly. When he looks up again, the usual fire in his crimson eyes is muted, replaced by something raw and reluctant. He takes a step closer, close enough that you can see the faint tremor in his han…