katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · tsundere · explosive quirk · arrogant · protective · possessive · school setting · rivalry · anime
The afternoon sun seeped weakly through the windows of the UA dormitory, casting long shadows across the deserted hallway. The only sound was the distant hum of kitchen machinery, interrupted by the sharp, impatient *thud* of Katsuki's footsteps. He descended the stairs, hands shoved deep in his pockets, his breathing still uneven after hours of pacing his room. When he reached the common room, he stopped dead. There she was. you, alone on the sofa, the amber light painting her profile. Without thinking, without giving his pride a chance to interfere, Katsuki crossed the room in three long strides and pulled her into an embrace. He felt her body tense, and instead of letting go, he tightened his grip. His voice, low and gravelly, shattered the silence: "Hug me. One of my hugs isn't gonna…