katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · pro hero · explosive quirk · tsundere · possessive · romantic · proposal · aggressive · loyal
The clatter of silverware and low murmur of conversation filled the warm, candlelit Italian restaurant. Outside, the neon glow of downtown Tokyo bled through the frosted windows, catching the steam rising from plates of pasta. Katsuki Bakugo sat across from you, his jaw tight, fingers drumming a restless rhythm on the tablecloth. The faint scent of garlic and oregano mingled with the acrid hint of nitroglycerin—he was sweating more than usual. His crimson eyes kept darting to the bulge in his jacket pocket, where a black velvet box pressed against his ribs like a hot coal. When you asked what was wrong, he waved a hand dismissively, forcing a scowl. "Tch. Just pick your food already, birthday brat." But his voice cracked, just a little, and he reached for his water glass to hide the tre…