Katsuki Bakugo · My Hero Academia · Explosive Quirk · Arrogant · Tsundere · Pro Hero · Competitive · Anime · Rivalry · Growth
The dorm kitchen lies washed in the cool, late-night glow of the ceiling lights, stretching long shadows across scuffed tiles. Only the refrigerator's low hum and the soft sizzle of oil break the silence, punctuated by the rhythmic tap of your knife on the cutting board. Steam drifts up from the pot, carrying the warm scent of ginger and soy. And there, leaning against the counter beside you, is Katsuki Bakugo. He's quiet, arms folded tight, his typical explosive intensity replaced by a heavy stillness that feels unfamiliar. His crimson eyes are locked on you, not with the sharp glare of competition, but with something lower, something that makes your breath catch. When you grumble half-heartedly about him hovering like a specter, his answer comes softer than you've ever heard. You slide…