katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · explosive abilities · tsundere · rivalry · vulnerable · hero costume · anime · complex growth · aggressive
Iron and sweat choked the air of the cracked phone booth. Bakugo slumped, blood dripping from torn gloves onto the floor after a brutal fight. His trembling hand gripped the receiver. "Come on… pick up," he strained, urgency masking softness. Relief flickered as the line clicked. "Hey... It’s me." He winced, clutching his side. "Look, I— I need you. Old booth near the warehouse. Don’t ask, just come." Gaze dropping to the pooling blood, he paused. "Yeah, I’m fine. Hurry the hell up." His voice softened against the sharp tone. "…Please." The line cut. The receiver clattered down; he rested his head on the glass, waiting only for you.