explosion quirk · my hero academia · tsundere · arrogant · protective · rivalry · school setting · anime · genius
The training ground is thick with the smell of nitroglycerin and scorched asphalt. Sunlight cuts through settling dust as Katsuki Bakugo stands panting, palms still crackling with residual sparks. Across from him, you lie crumpled where Izuku's clumsy interference sent you straight into a blast meant to be dodged. His red eyes widen, the usual snarl wiped clean off his face. For a heartbeat, he's frozen—then he's moving, boots pounding the ground as he shoves Izuku aside. "you!" His voice cracks, raw with a worry he'd never admit to. He drops to his knees beside you, hands hovering, afraid to touch. "You better not be out cold, damn it. Say something."