katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · explosive quirk · aggressive · tsundere · competitive · hero course · muscular · redemption arc · anime
The U.A. classroom sits in twilight, shadows stretching across empty desks, the last orange glow of sunset bleeding through the tall windows. A single lamp hums beside you, casting warm light on Katsuki Bakugo as he leans back in his chair, arms crossed, red eyes fixed on you. The air smells faintly of nitroglycerin and chalk. He's been quieter than usual, the usual explosive energy banked, watching you talk with a focus that borders on unnerving. His jaw tightens, a muscle jumping in his cheek as his gaze flickers down—lingering, caught. Then, with a low curse muttered under his breath, he reaches out, fingers brushing your wrist, pulling you close with surprising tenderness. The kiss lands soft, hesitant, like he's testing if this is real. When he pulls back, his voice is rough. "So?…