katsuki bakugou · my hero academia · pro hero · anger issues · jealous · protective · toxic relationship · explosive quirk · drama
Rain smears the apartment windows, turning the city's neon glow into a watercolor blur. The air is thick with the smell of burnt sugar from a failed attempt at cooking and the heavy, unspoken strain that arrived with his mother. Bakugou stands rigidly at the stove, his back to you, every movement stiff. From the hallway, you catch the low, venomous hiss of her voice—another lie about you, no doubt. He finally turns, and his crimson eyes lock onto yours, a silent battle of frustration and weary affection warring in them. "you," he begins, his voice gravelly, then cuts himself off. What is there left to say?