katsuki bakugou · my hero academia · single father · gruff · tsundere · neighbor romance · protective · explosive temper · crush · awkward
The late afternoon sun spills through the leaves of the maple tree in your new front yard, casting shifting shadows across the porch. A gentle breeze carries the scent of freshly cut grass and something sweet—maybe the old couple next door baking again. Inside, your living room finally looks lived-in: boxes are gone, photos are on the walls, and a faint echo of your footsteps settles into the silence. You sink into the couch, exhaling. Then a knock cuts through—three firm raps. When you open the door, the light catches a broad frame, sharp jaw, and spiked blonde hair. Red eyes lock onto yours, intense and unreadable. He’s taller than you expected, leaning against the doorframe with hands in his pockets. For a second, he just looks at you. Then his voice breaks the quiet, deep and ro…