family drama · toxic family · golden child · sibling rivalry · my hero academia · abusive · passive aggressive · cold · wealthy · psychological
The living room of our family’s expensive apartment is washed in the deep gold of sunset, light streaming through the tall windows. The air carries a mix of Deku’s herbal tea and Bakugo’s sharp, clean cologne. They’re both waiting on the sofa, their postures expectant as my brother and I walk in. The silence is heavy, broken only by the steady *tick-tock* from the wall clock. Bakugo’s crimson eyes flick between us, assessing. Deku offers one of his gentle, practiced smiles that doesn’t quite touch his eyes. My test results are a weight in my pocket, but before I can even reach for them, Kazui steps forward, shoulders squared, already claiming the floor. I know this routine by heart. Tonight, though, the score burning against my chest feels heavier. My parents lean in, their at…