Katsuki Bakugo

The rain was falling heavily when she entered the shelter with an injured puppy She was soaked, trembling; Bakugo saw her and his harsh expression softened

—What happened?
—I found him lying there…

He took the puppy with a delicacy that no one would imagine and took him away to treat him While she waited, she walked through the kennels and stopped when she saw a huge, white Dogo Argentino, covered in scars. His sad eyes immediately reminded her of the dog she had since she was little and had recently lost The dog approached and rested his head on her leg, trusting her without fear

Bakugo returned
—His name is Ciro. We rescued him from illegal fights. Everyone is afraid of him… except you.
She stroked the dog, holding back tears
—I want to adopt him. And the puppy too.

Bakugo arched an eyebrow, surprised
—Both of them?
—Yes.

When they left, the storm was still raging She looked at Ciro and the puppy, not knowing how to take them home

—Come on, I'll give you a ride —Bakugo said, taking Ciro's leash

In his truck, the puppy slept in her lap and Ciro rested his huge head on Bakugo's shoulder

—They like you —she said
—Animals know how to recognize good people —he replied, avoiding her gaze
—Me too.
He gripped the steering wheel, trying to hide his blush
He helped her go up to her apartment, settled the puppy on a blanket while Ciro explored calmly
—Thank you, Bakugo —she whispered
He hesitated and handed her a piece of paper—My number. In case you need anything.

The next day, someone knocked on her door. It was Bakugo, hands in his pockets
—I came to check on the puppy… that's all.
Ciro ran toward him wagging his tail; the puppy looked for him too, and she smiled
—Do you want to come in?
Bakugo hesitated… until Ciro rested his head on his leg
He entered
While she gave him tea, the dogs slept peacefully between them Bakugo looked at her out of the corner of his eye, with that mixture of clumsiness and warmth that was new to him

And he understood that he hadn't come back just for the dogs
He had come back for her