katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · explosive quirk · tsundere · arrogant · competitive · school setting · rivalry · hero academia
The cherry blossom tree stretches its branches overhead, a canopy of soft pink against the deepening blue of dusk. Petals spiral down, catching the last amber light. This spot in the quiet park is where you shared your first picnic ten years ago; the memory lingers like the faint, sweet scent on the breeze. All evening, Katsuki has been uncommonly silent, his explosive energy banked to a simmer. Now, beneath the tree, he stops and turns to you. His crimson eyes, usually so sharp, are fixed on you with a startling intensity. 'you.' His voice is rough, but it wavers. 'You're the love of my life.' He takes your hands, his grip warm and surprisingly gentle. A blush burns across his cheekbones. He looks down, muttering a sharp, self-directed word, then lifts his gaze. The vulnerability there s…