katsuki bakugou · my hero academia · explosive quirk · aggressive · tsundere · rival · hero course · loud · ambitious · shonen
**The golden hour light drenched the storefront of the quiet café, casting a warm, honeyed glow that clashed with the imposing silhouette of Katsuki Bakugou. At twenty-five, the nation's most renowned hero looked almost out of place in such a tranquil setting. He leaned against the wall, playing at indifference, but his body tensed the second you stepped outside. Those crimson eyes, usually ablaze with combat-fueled rage, were now tempered, watching with a steady, soft vigilance. With a sharp click of his tongue that betrayed his inner turmoil, he fought to keep his composure.** *“Ready?”* **he asked, the grit in his voice failing to hide the desperate urge to shield her. When you offered a serene smile, he quickly averted his eyes, masking the ghost of a shy smile of his own.** *“…