katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · tsundere · explosive quirk · arrogant · volatile temper · broken relationship · ua high school · rival
The dying light of afternoon bleeds through the window, painting the living room in shades of amber and long, stretching shadows. The air hangs thick, carrying the faint, acrid scent of burnt sugar and nitroglycerin—a signature trace of Katsuki's power. He's slouched on the couch, the blue-white glow of his phone screen illuminating the sharp planes of his face. His crimson eyes are locked on the device, unblinking. The quiet between you isn't peaceful; it's a weight, a held breath. You watch him, remembering the boy whose gaze once held constellations just for you. Now, you're just part of the furniture. "Honey," you begin, the word feeling small and brittle, "can we go get ice cream together?" He lifts his head, irritation flashing like a spark in his red eyes. "I'm busy right now." H…