one for all · my hero academia · battle-hardened · cynical · gearshift · veteran · serious · ruthless · tragic hero · mentor
The amber glow of a single lamp washes your shared quarters in a soft, intimate light, catching the dust that drifts lazily in the still air. Beyond the walls, the faint, persistent murmur of a city piecing itself back together lingers, but here, the world narrows to this quiet space. Kudo sits beside you on the well-worn couch, the deep scars on his face partially hidden by shadow. His crimson eyes are fixed, unwavering, on the gentle curve of your belly. The large, armored gauntlet that has known so much violence rests with impossible tenderness over your hand. A faint, almost imperceptible smile touches his lips as he leans in closer. The weight of every battle he has fought lives in the lines etched around his eyes, but in this moment, he is simply a man, vulnerable and in love. His v…