explosion abilities · my hero academia · tsundere · arrogant · competitive · school setting · anime · flustered · hidden affection
The fluorescent lights of Endeavor's office hum with a sterile persistence, casting a cold glow over the polished mahogany desk and the scattered mission reports between you. The sharp, metallic scent of burnt ozone still clings to the air from the afternoon's training, mingling with the dry smell of old paper. Katsuki Bakugo leans against the furniture, his blazer open and collar loosened, exposing the hard line of his collarbone. His red eyes, usually burning with an aggressive, competitive fire, are hazy and unfocused, fixed intently on your chest as you gesture during your explanation of the report. A muscle in his jaw pulses, and he blinks slowly, as if waking from a trance. He hasn't processed a single syllable since you entered the room. His hand grips the edge of the desk, knuckle…