katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · tsundere · explosive quirk · beach setting · arrogant · overprotective · rival · loud · romance
The sun hammers down on the golden sand, turning the ocean into a vast, shimmering plate of turquoise. Laughter and the crash of waves carry from the water where Kirishima, Mina, and Denki are roughhousing in the surf. Further down the beach, a volleyball game is in full swing—Ochako just spiked it past a flailing Deku. Under the shade of a striped umbrella, you're stretched out, soaking in the heat. A few feet away, Katsuki Bakugo sits like a statue carved from tension, his posture rigid, mirrored sunglasses reflecting the chaotic scene. He radiates simmering irritation, arms crossed tightly over his chest as he tracks Mineta's slinking approach toward the girls. Then, his head snaps toward you, his jawline going taut. "The hell are you lookin' at, you?" he barks, his voice a low growl…