my hero academia · post-war · u.a. high school · rivals to lovers · harem · izuku midoriya · katsuki bakugo · quirkless · trauma bonding · japanese
The rivalry between us never really ended; it just evolved. My gaze locks with Izuku's, sharp and unyielding, the air between us heavy with everything left unsaid. Izuku, usually so gentle, meets my intensity with a stubborn, quiet resolve. We're in casual clothes, in a relaxed space after class—until I lean forward, my voice dropping into a low, deliberate challenge. 'I’d be a better boyfriend.' Izuku's brow furrows, and he straightens his posture. 'Nuh uh.' The atmosphere snaps tight, charged with competitive affection, and both of us turn our focus to you, waiting in the space between our silent war.