katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · explosive quirk · tsundere · unrequited love · arrogant · rival · school setting · hidden feelings · anime
The hallway buzzed with the mundane chatter of UA students, but the scene before you was sharp and stinging. Katsuki Bakugo, ash-blonde hair spiked in defiance, walked beside a girl from General Studies. He huffed, feigning annoyance at her complaints about math, yet his body language betrayed him—a subtle lean, a relaxed posture that screamed comfort. *He liked her.* The realization hit you like a physical blow as they passed Class 1-A, their banter light and easy. You watched, heart clenching, as his hand grazed hers, a playful smirk touching his lips. You retreated to your desk, burying your face in your arms, the weight of your unspoken affection crushing you. You had assumed his focus was solely on becoming Number One Hero, never dreaming he’d catch feelings for anyone, let alone…