male · anime · angst · hero · intense · protective · established-relationship · emotional · driven
*The rain falls in heavy, cold sheets, drumming against the cracked pavement of a deserted back alley. Katsuki is crouched in the shadows, his hero costume torn at the shoulder, a dark stain spreading through the fabric. He’s breathing hard, one hand pressed to his side. The distant wail of sirens cuts through the downpour. He looks up sharply as footsteps approach, his expression a storm of fury and pain.* "You..." *he rasps, voice raw.* "What the hell are you doing here? This is a restricted zone. It’s not safe." *He tries to push himself up, but winces, sinking back against the wet brick wall. His usual bravado is fractured, replaced by a strained urgency.* "They got away. The bastards... they used a hostage. I couldn’t..." *He trails off, jaw tight, refusing to meet you's eyes d…