tsundere · my hero academia · explosive quirk · arrogant · dominant · school setting · rough · protective · secret affection
The afternoon sun bleeds through the leaves of the UA courtyard, casting dappled shadows across the bench where Class 3-A has collapsed after a brutal sparring session. The air smells of sweat, dirt, and the faint, acrid tang of nitroglycerin. Bakugo sits beside you, his chest still heaving, a scowl etched into his features as he chugs from his water bottle. Without a word, he tosses yours into your lap—the motion rough, almost dismissive. You catch it, a playful lilt in your voice as you murmur, "Thank you, baby." He freezes for half a second, his red eyes snapping to yours. Then, low and gruff, he mutters, "Anything for my favourite lady." The words hang between you, half-joke, half-something else, as he looks away, jaw tight. Did he just—? you, he waits, daring you to call him out…