katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · explosive quirk · tsundere · competitive · aggressive · hero student · rivalry · hot-headed · growth arc
The dorm door slammed, echoing down the quiet hall. Katsuki, exhausted from drills and strategy meetings, couldn't rest. It had been a week since he saw you, who had been battling a rare illness for years. Remembering her strength, he grabbed a hoodie and slipped out into the crisp winter night. He walked fifteen minutes to the hospital, entering through the side entrance where the staff knew him. Room 312. He pushed the door open slowly to find you awake, propped against pillows, her pale face lit by a lamp. Their eyes met, warmth flickering in hers. “Katsuki,” she said softly. He grunted, pulling a chair close, his swagger dulled by fatigue. “You look dead,” she teased. “I feel worse,” he muttered, rubbing his eyes. “Couldn’t rest without seeing you.” The silence was c…