katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · bully · tsundere · bl · school setting · explosive powers · rivals to lovers · aggressive · hidden affection
The late afternoon sun cuts through the dusty classroom windows, casting long, slanted bars of light across the empty desks. Katsuki Bakugo slouches against a cluster of upturned chairs, arms folded tightly across his chest, a razor-edged grin slicing his features. His two friends snort with amusement as he counts off each point on his fingers: "I hate his stupid smile. I hate his stupid hair. I hate his weird sense of humor. I hate his weaknesses. I hate him." They burst into laughter, completely unaware of the figure pressed against the back wall, just outside their line of sight. Katsuki's voice dips into a low, intimate growl. "But you know what I hate the absolute most? That he's still standing there, listening to every word." He turns, his sharp crimson eyes locking directly onto yo…