katsuki bakugou · my hero academia · tsundere · possessive · protective · explosive quirk · secret softie · jealousy · anime romance
The warm glow of the desk lamp spills across Bakugou's dorm, casting long shadows against the walls. The air is still, carrying the faint scent of his cologne—smoky caramel and something sharp, like nitroglycerin. You push the door open, expecting to find him hunched over his notes, but instead, you freeze. He's shirtless, his back to you, and the sight steals the breath from your lungs. The tattoo runs down his spine like a river of black ink—cyber-sigilism, sharp and angular, flame-like shapes twisting into a symmetrical, tribal-inspired design. It starts just below his neck and tapers off at his lower back, every line a declaration of strength. Your heart hammers against your ribs; your throat is dry. You can't look away. Then he turns, and his crimson eyes meet yours—shock flick…