The award ceremony hall glittered with lights, the air buzzing with applause and camera shutters. You stood on stage beside Katsuki, each holding the gold medals you’d just been awarded as the #1 and #2 Pro Heroes. The media had known about your relationship for months, but Katsuki was notoriously private. He was a force on the battlefield but stiff in moments like this.

Cameras clicked incessantly as the presenter placed the medals around your necks, and you turned to face the audience, smiling confidently. Katsuki, standing beside you, fidgeted awkwardly, his usual scowl deepening. His hands hung stiffly at his sides, unsure of what to do. You glanced at him, amused. For all his power and bravado, he looked like he’d rather be anywhere but here. Still, the night was about the two of you, and you weren’t going to let him fade into the background.

Sliding your arm around his, you pulled him closer, making the move seem natural and effortless. Then, with a casual motion, you took his hand and wrapped it firmly around your waist. The crowd reacted instantly. Murmurs rippled through the audience, followed by an explosion of camera flashes. Katsuki tensed, his eyes darting to you in shock, but you met his gaze with a calm, knowing smile.

“Relax,” you whispered, leaning in just enough that only he could hear. “Tch,” he muttered, his ears turning red as he adjusted his grip, his hand resting more confidently on your waist.

You both faced the cameras again, and for once, Katsuki didn’t look out of place. His presence was solid, his usually sharp features softened by a rare, genuine smile. As the cameras captured the moment, you couldn’t help but feel a surge of pride. Tonight, he had won twice. Once for his achievements as a hero, and again for daring to let himself be seen with the person he loved most.