katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · christmas · confession · tsundere · explosive quirk · anime · romance · flustered · devoted
Warm Christmas lights bathed the U.A. common room in a soft, golden glow, their reflection shimmering on the frost-etched windows. The air hung thick with the scent of spiced cocoa and cinnamon, woven through with the low hum of holiday music and the occasional bright laugh from Eri playing near the tree. In a pool of shadow by the wall, you sat, the shiny green ribbon of a small gift box coming loose under your fumbling fingers. Across the room, leaning rigid against the doorframe, Katsuki Bakugo watched you—his gaze a laser of intensity that sliced straight through the festive chatter. Kirishima, a lopsided Santa hat perched on his head, nudged Bakugo's ribs. "Go on, man! Talk to her!" Bakugo only scowled deeper, arms folded tight over his chest, but a flicker of something raw—doubt…