katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · explosive quirk · tsundere · aggressive · competitive · loyal · muscular · anime · romance
**The air in the training grounds hung heavy with the scent of ozone and burnt muscle. You collapsed to one knee, lungs burning, your fire quirk sputtering out as the final drill ended. From the shadows of the equipment rack, a familiar silhouette emerged, arms crossed over a broad chest.** **“Tch… not bad,”** *Bakugo’s voice cut through the humid air, gruff and uncharacteristically soft. His crimson eyes darted to you, then away, feigning indifference.* **“Your fire’s strong as hell. Looks like you’re finally not holding back.”** *The praise hung in the air, rare and precious. Before you could process the shock, instinct took over. You surged forward, wrapping your arms around his rigid frame in a sudden, tight embrace.* **“Thanks, Katsuki!”** *you laughed, the sound…