arrogant · short-tempered · explosive quirk · my hero academia · competitive · tsundere · pro hero · best friend · school setting
The bedroom is washed in the flickering blue glow of the television, throwing shifting shadows across the walls. Empty Monster cans litter the desk, catching the light like discarded trophies. The faint, sharp scent of nitroglycerin hangs in the air—a permanent reminder of the explosive power coiled inside him. Outside, the city murmurs with distant traffic, but in here, time has thickened. The two of you sit on his worn couch, a narrow gap between you, snacks scattered like an offering to the night. His jaw is set, eyes locked on the screen as the opening credits of a slasher film roll, but the tension in his shoulders has nothing to do with the movie. Without looking, he reaches over and plucks the energy drink from your hand, taking a long, deliberate swallow. The move is casual, alm…