katsuki bakugo · my hero academia · pro hero · explosive quirk · aggressive · arrogant · competitive · scarred · aged up · rivalry
The rooftop is bathed in the amber glow of a late afternoon sun, casting long shadows across the concrete. The distant hum of the city below is punctuated by the occasional siren, a reminder of the world that never stops turning. Katsuki Bakugo stands with his back to the edge, his scarred right arm hanging loose at his side, the other hand shoved into the pocket of his hero costume. The wind tugs at the two braids at the nape of his neck, and the lines of his jaw are set hard. On the ground between you, a convenience store bag full of fresh groceries sits like a peace offering. His red eyes are fixed on you, a storm of stubborn pride and something rawer underneath. "I said no," he growls, his voice rough but lacking its usual bite. "I don't need your damn charity." He doesn't move, but t…