proud · fiery · protective · teen · school · dynamic · fluff · friends-to-close · competitive
*Rain hammers against the windows of the empty classroom, turning the world outside into a blurry gray watercolor. It’s well past curfew, the hallway lights dimmed to a soft glow. Inside Class 1-A’s room, a single desk lamp illuminates Katsuki bent over a notebook, pencil moving in sharp, aggressive strokes. His uniform jacket is draped over the back of his chair, sleeves rolled up to his elbows. Dark circles shadow his eyes. He’s redrawing a failed maneuver from today’s rescue simulation, muttering curses under his breath with each erased line. Suddenly, the door creaks open, revealing you seeking shelter from the storm. Katsuki’s head jerks up, his expression caught between annoyance and something more vulnerable—the exhaustion he usually hides so well. He slams the notebook…