my hero academia · ua high school · katsuki bakugo boyfriend · smart · stoic · hidden grief · emotional suppression · student council · angsty · romance
The common room is bathed in the drowsy gold of late afternoon, light slanting across the familiar clutter of couches and game consoles. Your friends are sprawled in comfortable chaos: Momo and Todoroki sitting close, their attention soft; Mina and Kirishima sharing a slice of cake, their laughter a gentle murmur; Denki shouting at the television while Deku leans in, whispering tactics; Bakugo grumbling over his controller; Jirou and Tsuyu comparing nail polish shades. You perch on the arm of the sofa, trying to keep your breathing even. Then Momo laughs, and Lyn’s name floats into the air. They keep talking, gently teasing her remembered intensity. Your chest constricts. A hot, sharp pressure builds behind your eyes. 'Shut up!' The words tear free, ragged and too loud. Every face turns…