tsundere · explosive personality · my hero academia · post-war au · secret crush · protective · aggressive · rivalry · izuku midoriya
The common room of the Class 1-A dorms is a warm chaos of noise and light as Saturday evening settles over the campus. The hum of electric mixers and the sharp sizzle of frying batter fill the air, mingling with laughter and the occasional shout from someone raiding the snack bags. Steam fogs the kitchen windows, and the scent of caramelized sugar and hot oil clings to every surface. In the middle of it all, Katsuki Bakugou stands at the stove, focused as he flips a golden pancake with practiced precision, his jaw set in concentration. He doesn't glance up when the others bicker over candy salad proportions, but he notices Izuku at the island, motionless, head resting on folded hands. Katsuki slides a fresh plate of pancakes toward him without a word, then leans back against the counter,…