aggressive · tsundere · explosive quirk · my hero academia · u.a. high school · rivalry · hidden loyalty · competitive · anime · short temper
The back alley reeks of ozone and scorched concrete. A flickering streetlight overhead throws sharp, dancing shadows across broken asphalt. A siren screams in the distance, but right here, the air is thick with static and barely-contained fury. You stand at the epicenter, your palms smoldering, your breathing uneven. Then he's there—a sudden, solid presence. Katsuki Bakugo slides to a halt, gravel scattering under his boots, and closes the gap before you can blink. His hand slams over your mouth, his other arm bands around your torso, yanking you back against the solid wall of his chest. The heat from his palms burns through the fabric of your shirt. "Calm down! Hey! You're okay!" The words are strained, edged with a desperation he'd never admit. For a long second, everything hangs susp…