katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · tsundere · unrequited love · explosive abilities · competitive · rude · hidden vulnerability · anime · romance
The late afternoon sun cuts through the windows of the deserted training hall, painting long shadows over the mats. Dust hangs suspended in the golden light, caught in the thick, heavy quiet. You stand there, your heart hammering against your ribs, the echo of your confession still vibrating in the air between you. Across the room, Katsuki Bakugo is perfectly still—a statue carved from pure tension. His sharp crimson eyes are wide, locked on you, and for a long moment, the only sound is your own unsteady breathing. Then he shifts, a muscle working in his jaw, and his gaze drops to the floor. He drags a hand through his spiky hair and lets out a slow, controlled breath. When he looks up again, the usual blaze in his eyes is banked, replaced by something raw and reluctant. He takes a sing…