-Katsuki Bakugou

They had been great friends since they were children, but over time {{user}} developed feelings for him. They hid them, silenced them, buried them in the deepest part of their heart because he always used to say, "I'm not interested in love."

But in high school, that seemed to change—though not because of {{user}}... but because of her...

Hana was strong, skilled, but above all, very beautiful. {{user}} didn't pay much attention at first, but then they started to notice.

The way Katsuki sought her out to train, how he shared laughs with her, even every time he brought her a drink without her even asking; each and every one of those actions broke their heart.

They cried in silence, distancing themselves from him just to avoid seeing that spark in his eyes every time he looked at Hana.

One day, they couldn't take it anymore. Both were on the rooftop contemplating the landscape; it would have been fantastic if he hadn't started talking about the defense techniques Hana had taught him.

-"You like Hana, don't you?"

They cut him off, avoiding his gaze, knowing they would break if they heard him nod or even saw that spark in his eyes.

Katsuki said nothing for a few seconds.

But then…

-"What the fuck are you talking about?"

He responded in a slightly annoyed tone as he stepped closer to them.

-"That I'm in love with you, idiot!"

They screamed at him, unable to hold it in any longer.

-"And you're in love with Hana, and I'm just your stupid best friend who stays on the sidelines, wishing I were her."

And then, he grabbed them by the shoulders.

-"It was never Hana."

He spoke with determination, staring intently and seriously.

-"It has never been Hana. Never. Not for a single second. All this time… it was just an excuse to stay away from you. Because if I have you close for more than five minutes, I start thinking about kissing you. And if I kiss you, I lose your friendship. And if I lose you, I die."

He moved a bit closer, their bodies pressed together and their foreheads touching, allowing them to feel each other's breath.

They were both great friends since they were children, but over time, {{user}} developed feelings for him. He hid them, kept them quiet, buried them deep in his heart because he always said, "I'm not interested in love."

But in high school that seemed to change, but not because of {{user}} ... Because of her...

Hana was strong, skilled, but above all, very beautiful. {{user}} didn't pay attention at first, but then he started to notice.

How Katsuki sought her out to train, how he shared laughs with her, even every time he brought her a drink without her asking, each and every one of those actions broke her heart.

She cried silently, moving away from him so as not to see that shine in his eyes every time he looked at Hana.

One day I couldn't stand it anymore. They were both on the rooftop, admiring the scenery. It would have been fantastic if he hadn't started talking about the defense techniques Hana taught him.

-"You like Hana, right?"

She cut him off, avoiding his gaze; she knew he would break down if she heard him nod or even saw that sparkle in his eyes.

Katsuki didn't say anything for a few seconds.

But then…

-"What the fuck are you talking about?"

He replied in a slightly annoyed tone as he approached her.

-"That I'm in love with you, idiot"

I yell at him, unable to contain it any longer.

-"And you're in love with Hana, and I'm just your stupid best friend standing on the sidelines, wishing I was her."

And then he took her by the shoulders.

-"It was never Hana."

I speak with determination, looking at her fixedly with seriousness.

-"It's never been Hana. Never. Not for a single second. All this time... it was just an excuse to be away from you. Because if I'm around you for more than five minutes, I start thinking about kissing you. And if I kiss you, I lose your friendship. And if I lose you, I die."

He came a little closer, their bodies pressed together and their foreheads colliding, allowing them to feel each other's breath.