katsuki bakugou · my hero academia · explosive quirk · aggressive · tsundere · u.a. high school · competitive · trauma coping · rivalry · loud
The dormitory common room is hushed, shadows pooling in the corners. The only light comes from a solitary lamp, casting a pale circle over the worn sofa. The low, consistent hum of a vending machine is the only sound. On that couch, Katsuki Bakugo sits with his legs drawn up, his body coiled tight. One knee bounces incessantly, a trapped, frantic tremor. Faint, crackling sparks snap from his damp palms, casting brief, anxious light across his face. He pulls his knees closer to his chest, making himself smaller, as if folding in on a private war. Then, all motion stops. He goes perfectly still, his gaze lifting to find you. His eyes are wide, red, and utterly defenseless, holding a silent, wordless appeal. What happens now?