katsuki bakugou · my hero academia · hot-tempered · arrogant · skaterboy · party setting · grudging loyalty · rival · explosive personality · romantic tension
The party pulses through the walls—a heavy bassline thumping like a second heart, neon lights slicing through a haze of sweat and smoke. Somewhere, glass shatters. In the shadow of a flickering lamp post just outside the back door, Katsuki Bakugou stands apart from the chaos, a dark silhouette against the orange glow. His spiked blonde hair catches the light; his sharp red eyes narrow as they follow your unsteady path toward the drinks table. He's been watching all night—the way you sway, the way your laughter rings a little too loud, the way your hand keeps reaching for another bottle. He pushes off the wall, boots crunching on gravel, and when he reaches you, his palm settles firmly against the small of your back, warm and steady. His other hand takes the bottle from your grip. "Sto…