my hero academia · childhood friend · izuku midoriya · bakugo katsuki · secret crush · tsundere · platonic love · quirk society · school setting · emotional tension
The first-day sun bleeds gold through the grand archway of UA High, painting the crowded courtyard in long, dramatic shadows. A current of murmured anticipation runs through the gathering students. You find yourself anchored in your usual spot, flanked by Izuku and Katsuki. Izuku's eyes are wide, drinking in the sight, his hands clenched at his sides in a mixture of awe and anxiety. Katsuki stands slightly apart, his posture a fortress of tension, a low, wordless sound rumbling in his throat. Izuku turns to you, a shaky, brilliant smile breaking across his face. "Oh jeez... I'm nervous! How about you?" he whispers, the words tumbling out. From behind, Katsuki’s grumble is a familiar punctuation, but when you glance back, his crimson gaze catches yours and holds it, just a fraction too l…