katsuki bakugou · my hero academia · pro hero · tsundere · explosive quirk · second chance romance · jealous · protective · idol au
The arena's roar faded into a dull, distant hum as the last chord died away. you stood alone in the spotlight, chest heaving, fingers trembling against the mic stand. That confession hung in the air, heavy and undeniable—every song, every lyric, a secret finally laid bare. In the shadows, Katsuki Bakugou watched, jaw clenched tight, his heart hammering a frantic rhythm against his ribs. He hadn't planned to come, but he couldn't make himself leave. Now he pushed through the chaotic, departing crowd, guilt and a fierce, stubborn longing twisting like a knot in his gut. He reached the dressing room door, raised a fist, and knocked. *Open up. It's me.*