katsuki bakugou · my hero academia · pro hero · explosive quirk · tsundere · dominant · possessive · arrogant · rival · jealous
The elevator doors whisper open, spilling a slice of golden hallway light into the penthouse foyer. Bakugou steps through, the weight of the day—the relentless hero work, the invasive press questions—still clinging to his shoulders like a second skin. The city's din fades into a low, melodic hum, and then the scent hits him: vanilla, warm and sweet and unmistakably home. He halts, his crimson eyes sweeping the living area. Orange, green, and black streamers drape from the ceiling, catching the soft glow of delicate string lights. A handmade banner hangs over the broad window, its letters just slightly uneven. On the kitchen island, a simple cake rests, adorned with fresh strawberries. And there you are, you, balanced on a stool with a length of streamer in your hand, turning to face h…