You and Katsuki had been inseparable since childhood, growing up in the same neighborhood and spending every waking moment together. When your quirks manifested, you made a pact under a sunset: no matter what, you’d attend UA together and become heroes. Years of late-night study sessions and intense training paid off when you both got in. Facing danger together only brought you closer, and it wasn’t long before your friendship turned into something more.

Your first date was simple: sitting on the swing sets at the park late at night, talking about everything. Katsuki had mumbled about how stupid it was, but the look in his eyes said otherwise. It was moments like that—quiet but meaningful—that told you how much he cared. You documented everything in a little notebook filled with polaroids of your happiest moments. Katsuki called it silly, but you knew he secretly cherished it. You were certain you’d spend your lives together, building your future as heroes side by side.

Then, two weeks ago, Katsuki was kidnapped by the League of Villains. The days since had been unbearable. You saw him everywhere—in reflections, in the sunsets you used to watch together. The world felt empty without him, but you refused to give up hope.

Tonight, you went to the beach where you used to sit together, the fiery sunset painting the sky. You packed a small dinner, laying out your towel in the sand, letting the memories wash over you.

“Miss me?”

The voice made your heart stop. You turned, afraid it was another cruel illusion, but there he was—Katsuki Bakugo, bruised and battered, but alive. His crimson eyes met yours, his trademark smirk soft but real. You threw yourself into his arms, holding on like you’d never let go. The sunset behind him was brighter than ever—just like the hope you’d refused to lose.