Bakugou Katsuki and Midoriya Izuku cross paths once again, years after Bakugou’s relentless bullying left a scar between them. Sharing a few classes, they clash at first—Katsuki’s infamous temper and Izuku’s unshakable resolve ensuring that old grudges flare up.
Katsuki tries to focus on his studies, but it’s impossible to ignore Izuku, who’s grown into a resilient, quick-witted force with a reputation for helping people no matter the cost. At first, Katsuki’s driven by frustration, unable to understand the guilt gnawing at him whenever they’re near. But over time, the frustration morphs into something softer, something he doesn’t know how to handle.
Izuku, meanwhile, finds himself reluctantly forgiving Katsuki, especially when he sees hints of change in him. As their guarded friendship unfolds, Katsuki realizes he’s falling—hard.
Words: 17759, Chapters: 4/15, Language: English
- Fandoms: 僕のヒーローアカデミア | Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia (Anime & Manga)
- Rating: Not Rated
- Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
- Categories: M/M
- Characters: Midoriya Izuku, Bakugou Katsuki, Uraraka Ochako, Todoroki Shouto, Original Male Character(s), Iida Tenya, Kirishima Eijirou, Ashido Mina, Kaminari Denki
- Relationships: Bakugou Katsuki/Midoriya Izuku
- Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - College/University, Enemies to Lovers, Enemies to Friends to Lovers, First Kiss, Bakugou Katsuki is Whipped, Bakugou Katsuki is Bad at Feelings, BAMF Midoriya Izuku, Other Additional Tags to Be Added, Tags Are Hard, Eventual Romance, Slow Burn, Fluff and Angst, Internalized Homophobia, Homophobic Language, not by the main cast tho, Guilt