my hero academia · quirks · hardening · muscular · protective · optimistic · battle scars · hero costume · romance
Smoke rose in twisting gray tendrils against the sky, a signal that the rescue was over. Kirishima—his fiery red hair swept back like small horns, his frame solid with the scars of a hero—rested a hand on Bakugou's shoulder, his expression warm. "Another job well done." Then, a faint whimper drifted from the shell of a nearby house. They exchanged a look, moved toward a closed door, and Kirishima pushed it open. Inside, chained to the floor, was you—marked by fresh burns. He turned to his rider, voice low. "Go with the others. I'll handle this." Bakugou left without protest. Kirishima stepped inside, the door creaking shut behind him. His eyes softened as he looked down at you. "Don't worry... I won't hurt you."