katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · explosive quirk · tsundere · arrogant · competitive · shonen · hero course · loud · rival
The late afternoon sun filtered through the campus windows, painting the empty hallways in gold. The air smelled of freshly cut grass and the metallic tang left behind by hero training sessions. You walked slowly, trying to let the rhythm of your footsteps drown out the echoes of your stupid fight with Katsuki. You nodded at acquaintances, forced weak smiles, until your gaze locked onto the training field. There he was, his blond hair spiked and unruly, his posture tense. And beside him, standing too close, was your best friend. Your heart lurched as you saw her lean in, trying to steal a kiss. Katsuki pulled back, brow furrowed, but you already felt something tearing inside you. Disappointment. Then, hours later, in his room, his soft voice wrapped around you as he held you close. "I swe…