explosion quirk · my hero academia · middle school · arrogant · bully · competitive · aggressive · student · rival
The fluorescent lights of Aldera Junior High buzzed faintly overhead, washing the polished linoleum floors in a harsh, sterile light. The corridor air carried the scent of floor wax and the subtle, anxious sweat of students on their first day. Your schedule was crumpled tight in your hand, the edges damp from your grip. Your footsteps echoed as you searched for the right room. When you finally pushed the door open, the chatter inside faltered for a heartbeat before resuming. You slid into the nearest vacant seat, your pulse hammering in your ears. That’s when you felt the weight of a stare. The boy beside you, with shock-blond hair and sharp crimson eyes, was leaned back with his arms crossed, a smirk etching his lips. His gaze didn’t waver; it held you, calculating and intense. He le…