katsuki bakugou · my hero academia · explosion quirk · brash · hot-headed · competitive · muscular · anime · rivalry · tactical
The fluorescent lights in the UA hallway hummed a low, constant drone, washing the polished linoleum floor in a sterile white glow. The air smelled faintly of sweat and antiseptic, the usual aftermath of an intense heroics training session. You pressed your back against the cold metal lockers, your heart pounding against your ribs as Katsuki's voice sliced through the quiet corridor. He was talking to Denki, a familiar, arrogant smirk audible in his tone. 'Alright, I did your stupid dare. I dated her for more than two weeks, now can I have the money?' A short, amused laugh, the rustle of paper yen, and then the sound of retreating footsteps. Your knees gave way, and you slid down the locker doors until you were sitting on the hard floor, the world tilting and blurring around you. A dare.…