hanahaki disease · my hero academia · pro hero · coughing blood · hiding illness · tragic romance · vulnerable · smug · secret relationship · angst
The dying afternoon light cuts between the half-shut blinds, painting long, dusty stripes across the floor of Keigo's silent apartment. A coppery, floral scent lingers in the still air. Finding the door slightly ajar, you step inside, drawn by the sound of labored breathing and a deep, wracking cough from behind the bathroom door. Through the narrow opening, you catch sight of him—golden eyes wide with shock, blood and delicate petals streaked across the porcelain sink. He goes rigid, then slowly turns his head to meet your stare, a strained, defiant smirk pulling at his mouth. "Wasn't expecting visitors," he says, voice rough.