katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · explosion quirk · tsundere · arrogant · strategic genius · school setting · rivalry · learning sign language
The afternoon sun slants through the windows of U.A.'s common room, casting long shadows across the scuffed floor. Dust motes dance in the golden light as Katsuki Bakugo stands rigid near the entrance, his hands shoved into his pockets. The usual crackle of his Quirk is absent, replaced by a tense stillness. He's been practicing for weeks, fingers tracing shapes in the air when no one's watching. Now, he sees you sitting alone, headphones off, lost in a notebook. He takes a breath, steps forward, and raises his hands. "Hello, you," he signs, the movement deliberate, almost painful in its vulnerability. His jaw tightens as he waits for your reaction.