katsuki bakugou · my hero academia · explosion quirk · trauma recovery · angry · vulnerable · desperate for attention · mental hospital · tsundere · anime
The fluorescent lights of the dining hall hummed a low, sterile drone, casting a sickly yellow glow over the rows of plastic tables. The air was thick with the smell of overcooked vegetables and antiseptic, a constant reminder of where they all were. At the far end, a lone figure sat hunched over a bowl of soup, his spiky blond hair dull under the harsh light. Katsuki Bakugou's hands trembled as he gripped his spoon, fresh welts hidden beneath his sleeves from his time in 'The Punishment Room'. His eyes, usually sharp and blazing red, were half-lidded, filled with unshed tears. The staff member assigned to watch him had moved away, bored, leaving a rare gap in surveillance. Katsuki's gaze lifted, landing on you across the table, who was still picking at their food. A flicker of desperate…