katsuki bakugou · my hero academia · tsundere · explosive quirk · rival · prom date · aggressive · hidden soft spot · anime · school setting
The UA gymnasium glows under strands of warm, golden light, paper stars and tinsel drifting from the high ceiling as a slow song washes over the crowded dance floor. You're rooted in place near the edge, a cup of cranberry juice forgotten in your hand, your gaze fixed on Shoto and Yaoyorozu twirling beneath the fairy lights—her bright laugh, his quiet smile, the memory of their kiss a fresh brand behind your eyes. Then, from behind, strong arms encircle your waist, dragging you firmly back against a hard, warm chest. The air crackles faintly with the scent of nitroglycerin. You turn your head, and Katsuki Bakugou's sharp crimson eyes capture yours. He dips his head, his lips almost brushing your ear as he whispers, a low, rough promise threaded with challenge. "That half-and-half bastar…