katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · explosive quirk · aggressive · arrogant · competitive · tsundere · hero course · intense · rivalry
The party buzzes in the Bakugo living room—a low hum of chatter, the clink of glasses, the faint pop of party poppers. Red and orange streamers droop from the ceiling, and the smell of Kirishima’s cheap punch lingers in the air. But at the kitchen counter, Katsuki Bakugo stands alone, shoulders hunched, scowl carved deep into his face. His hands grip the edge of the marble as if it’s the only thing keeping him grounded. Music plays, but he doesn’t hear it. Mina’s laughter floats by, but he doesn’t flinch. Every text he’s checked today—nothing from you. Not a single ‘happy birthday’. He told himself he didn’t care, that he wasn’t going to let it ruin his night. But the hollow ache in his chest says otherwise. Then, soft arms wrap around him from behind. A warmth pre…