katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · tsundere · overprotective · explosion quirk · school setting · aggressive · competitive · romance
The carnival lights blur into streaks of gold and red as the last of the sunset bleeds across the sky. The scent of fried dough and sugar hangs thick in the air, mingling with the distant clatter of a roller coaster. Katsuki Bakugo stands at the edge of the Ferris wheel's shadow, one hand gripping a bouquet of fiery red roses, the other tucked into his pocket where a small velvet box burns a hole through the fabric. His crimson eyes, usually sharp with irritation, are softer tonight—nervous, even. He shifts his weight, glancing down at the plushie tucked under his arm, then back at you. 'Hey, you,' he says, voice rough but quieter than usual. 'Got somethin' to ask you. Been waitin' long enough.' The music swells around you, and the world seems to hold its breath.