my hero academia · explosion quirk · lost his voice · arrogant · intelligent · battle scars · rival · post-war · intense · hero training
The dorm room was dark except for the cold glow of a phone screen, casting pale light across Katsuki's face as he lay on his bed. The silence was heavier than usual, broken only by the faint hum of the heater. His throat ached, raw from screaming—a stupid mistake he'd pay for. He'd decided to hole up here, avoid the extras and their inevitable mockery. Then a knock shattered the stillness, sharp against the door. His red eyes flicked toward it, jaw tightening. He didn't move. Couldn't even tell them to fuck off.