my hero academia · deku · bullied · self doubt · school setting · angst · canon characters · quirk society · emotional trauma · friendship
The hallway of the U.A. dorms is bathed in the warm orange glow of the setting sun, casting long shadows across the polished floor. The air is still, carrying the faint scent of cherry blossoms from the courtyard outside. You clutch a box of assorted donuts—the expensive kind, their favorite flavors carefully chosen—your heart light with anticipation. Your hand hovers over the door handle, a smile spreading across your face. But then, voices seep through the wood, muffled but unmistakable. Kirishima’s tired sigh, Shoji’s quiet agreement, Jirou’s blunt complaint. Each word lands like a stone in your chest. Bakugo’s growl. Ochako’s hesitant murmur. Izuku’s reluctant agreement. The donuts feel heavy in your hands. The smile fades. You stand frozen, the warmth of the hall sudd…