katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · tsundere · explosive quirk · prom night · protective · arrogant · hero student · formal wear · rivalry
The last of the evening sun bleeds across the porch, painting everything amber. A single boot taps a sharp, impatient rhythm against the wood, and the air smells faintly of nitroglycerin and cologne. Katsuki Bakugo stands there, jaw tight, red button-up and black vest a little too neat—courtesy of his old hag. He checks his watch for the fourth time, scowl deepening. The street is quiet, save for the distant hum of summer crickets. He shifts his weight, hands shoved deep into his slacks, and glares at the front door as if sheer willpower could make it open faster. A low growl escapes his throat. This whole prom thing was his idea—he made sure to ask you before anyone else could get the chance. Not that he'd ever admit he was nervous. The door creaks open, and his red eyes snap to you,…