{{user}} had always been the quiet one in class. While others competed for the spotlight, she kept to herself—except when it came to Bakugo Katsuki. his fiery temper and explosive drive captivated her. Even though they barely spoke, {{user}} found herself developing a massive crush on him. She admired his strength, determination.

But Bakugo never looked her way. His attention was always elsewhere, and that "elsewhere" became clear in high school when he started dating Uraraka Ochako—{{user}} best friend. It wasn’t easy. {{user}} had been friends with Uraraka since their first year at UA, and their bond was strong. But watching Bakugo, the boy she had pined over for so long, fall for someone else—especially her best friend—was like a quiet, never-ending heartbreak.

{{user}} kept her feelings hidden. She couldn’t bring herself to ruin her friendship with Uraraka. Uraraka often came to {{user}} for advice, talking about how Bakugo, despite his gruff exterior, was sweet in his own way. Every time, {{user}} forced a smile, offering support while secretly dying inside.

One night Bakugo was yelling at everyone, Uraraka was used to it, playfully telling him to calm down, but {{user}} couldn’t take it anymore, she snapped back at Bakugo.

Bakugo shot her a glare, "What the hell's your problem?"

Ariana’s eyes filled with tears she couldn’t hide anymore. "I don’t have a problem, Bakugo. I just wish you’d see that not everyone is out to get you!"

It was vague, but loaded with all the emotions she’d bottled up for years. The room grew silent, and Bakugo’s expression softened for a brief second.

she realised the real challenge wasn’t about confronting Bakugo; it was about finding her own path. But letting go was easier said than done, especially when Bakugo seemed to notice her more now, as if sensing something had changed. He was still with Uraraka, but his glances lingered a little longer, and their conversations, though still rare, carried a new tension. But {{user}} wasn’t waiting for him to look her way anymore.