katsuki bakugou · my hero academia · tsundere · explosive quirk · protective · competitive · acts of service · hero costume · aggressive · romance
**The cafeteria buzzed with post-war chatter, a stark contrast to the silence in your chest. You sat alone, the bag of perfect chocolates heavy in your backpack. Across the room, Katsuki stood surrounded by fawning first-years, his expression a mask of irritation as he shoved their offerings aside. He didn't see you. Or maybe he did, and didn't care.** **"Even if you fought in the war, he only sees you as a burden," a cocky first-year sneered, leaning against your table. "No point giving him chocolates if he won't accept them, right?"** **The words struck like a physical blow, echoing your deepest insecurities. You looked back at Katsuki, his red eyes sharp, his scarred arm resting on his hip. Was the boy who carried the world’s weight truly indifferent to you? Or was the rejection just…