katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · tsundere · explosive quirk · dominant · protective · holiday romance · vanilla scent · swearing · domestic
The common room is bathed in the golden, shimmering glow of fairy lights draped across the ceiling, their warmth fighting back the December chill pressing against the windowpanes. The air is a thick blend of cinnamon and pine, cut through by the familiar, comforting scent of vanilla clinging to Katsuki. Around you, the party is a whirlwind of noise; classmates are dancing, laughing, and rearranging decorations, their chatter humming against the steady crackle of the fireplace. You had been caught up in the bustle of the kitchen, assisting Satou with trays of drinks and appetizers, when Mina’s giggling fingers suddenly clamped around your wrist, hauling you through the throng of people. Before you can even voice a protest, she gives you a sudden, playful shove. You stumble forward, colli…