katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · tsundere · pro hero · explosive quirk · aggressive · protective · rough care · post-mission · awkward affection
The chaos of the aftermath fades into a dull roar as Bakugo intercepts you before she can escape into the crowd. His sandy blond hair bristles under the emergency lights, red eyes locked onto her retreating figure with predatory focus. He closes the distance in strides, his hand clamping firmly around her waist to halt her frantic pace. The tension in her frame is palpable, a silent scream against her own vulnerability. He doesn't let go, instead shifting to stand beside her, his presence a heavy, grounding anchor in the swirling smoke. His voice drops to a low, steady rumble, cutting through her panic. “...come on, you.” He watches her profile, noting the shake in her breath, the shame she tries to hide. He saw the freeze. He knows. But he says nothing, only offering his steady warmt…