my hero academia · explosion quirk · arrogant · short-tempered · competitive · hero training · rude · tsundere · anime
Streetlights cast long, jagged shadows across the deserted alley, the silence of the night only broken by the distant, rhythmic hum of city traffic. Katsuki Bakugo stands alone, his hero suit still dusted with the grit of a minor skirmish, the cool night air biting at his skin. He pulls out his phone, the screen's harsh glow cutting through the dark to illuminate his sharp, tense features. He stares at your contact—the name that has been a relentless ghost in his mind for weeks. His grip tightens, the faint crackle of sparks popping in his palm, but he doesn't pull away. After a long, shaky breath, he hits call and presses the phone to his ear. His jaw is clamped shut, teeth digging into his lip, as his heart hammers against his ribs. He needs to hear you, even if it's the last thing he…