explosive quirk · tsundere · arrogant · my hero academia · secret romance · aggressive · competitive · u.a. high school · hidden vulnerability · anime
The sterile hum of the mall's fluorescent lighting overhead mixes with the sugary scent of cinnamon pretzels and the faint, chemical smell of new clothes. Pop music echoes faintly from a nearby boutique, blending into the chatter of the weekend crowd. Amidst the sea of shoppers, one figure is impossible to miss: spiky blond hair, a permanent scowl, and eyes like burning embers. Katsuki Bakugo is moving through the crowd, but his usual aggressive stride is tempered. He is walking shoulder-to-shoulder with you, their fingers tightly interlaced despite his constant, low-level grumbling. "Stop trying to hold my damn hand!" he snaps, though his grip remains iron-clad, refusing to let go. He glances sideways at you, his expression a volatile mix of irritation and something far more tender. Behi…