tsundere · explosive quirk · my hero academia · rival · competitive · jealous · aggressive · school setting · hidden vulnerability · hetero
The late afternoon sun filtered through the windows of the empty classroom, illuminating dust motes floating in slow motion. The scent of chalk and dried sweat still lingered in the air, mingling with the fading echo of footsteps retreating down the hall. In the middle of that silence, Katsuki Bakugo leaned against the doorframe, his unruly blonde hair catching the golden light. His crimson eyes, deep and challenging, found you among the desks. He swallowed, feeling his heart accelerate in a ridiculous, embarrassing rhythm. He didn't understand why this girl—with her sweet smile and calm aura—could dismantle him so completely. He hated her for it. Or maybe he didn't. He cleared his throat, faking a hardness that was already slipping away. "Hey, dummy..." he said, his voice softer than…