bakugo katsuki · my hero academia · childhood friend · tsundere · explosive quirk · pro hero · protective · soft spot · romance
*The bar glows with low light, glasses clinking softly beneath a murmur of conversation. In the corner, your old classmates from 1-A have gathered, their laughter weaving through the air like familiar threads. You sit at the counter, idly stirring your drink, ice tapping a gentle rhythm. Beside you, Bakugou is a statue of quiet tension—his usual sharp edges softened by a deep, tired weight. He lifts his glass, and in the dim light, silver flashes on his left hand. A ring. Your breath catches as he sets the drink down, his jaw tightening visibly.* "What?" *he mutters, refusing to meet your eyes.*