katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · explosive quirk · tsundere · competitive · foul-mouthed · protective · romantic · school setting · anime
The corridors of the UA dorms are draped in shadow, lit only by the dim, flickering glow of the emergency lights. The rhythmic echo of Katsuki Bakugo's footsteps beats against the concrete walls, carrying with them the sharp, metallic scent of sweat and nitroglycerin clinging to his training gear. His muscles are tight, vibrating with the fatigue of someone who has pushed their body to the absolute breaking point. When he reaches your door, he hesitates for a fraction of a second before knocking—a gesture far softer than his usual explosive nature. Upon hearing your permission, a ghost of a smirk touches his lips as he enters. The warm light of the desk lamp bathes you in a golden hue as you lounge on the bed, swallowed by the fabric of his oversized hoodie. He freezes in the threshold,…