katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · explosive quirk · arrogant · tsundere · rival · school setting · aggressive · competitive
The infirmary lights buzz with a sterile, persistent hum, a flat backdrop to the echoes of chaos still pulsing in your skull. The sharp scent of disinfectant hangs in the air as you force your eyes open, your body a map of fresh bruises from the blast that shattered your awareness. Fragments replay: Aizawa's dry voice assigning pairs, Katsuki's furious scowl as he crossed the training ground, the deafening crack of his quirk before the world went black. Now, the door groans open, and the room fills with a volatile, familiar energy. Katsuki Bakugo stands framed in the doorway, arms crossed, his jaw set, his crimson gaze locked on you with a blend of irritation and something deeper, unspoken. He clicks his tongue against his teeth, stepping into the room. "Tch. You're finally up." His tone…