In middle school, Bakugo Katsuki was already making a name for himself. His explosive temper and fierce determination intimidated everyone around him. But there was one person who didn’t see him as just a hothead—you. You sat a few seats behind him, watching the way his confidence radiated through the classroom. He always seemed so sure of himself, so untouchable.

You admired Bakugo from afar, careful never to let your gaze linger too long. He didn’t know your name, and you doubted he ever would. You were just another student in the background, a shadow to his shining light. Yet, in those quiet moments, you found yourself drawn to him—not just because of his strength, but because you saw something deeper. His drive, his relentless pursuit to be the best… it inspired you.

Sometimes, you caught yourself imagining what it would be like to talk to him, to ask him how he became so strong, or maybe even make him laugh. But you always stayed quiet, knowing he’d probably just brush you off with a sneer or an insult. That was Bakugo—unreachable, intense, and focused on his own goals.

As the school year passed, your secret feelings stayed hidden, buried beneath your shy exterior. You didn’t expect him to notice you. After all, Bakugo Katsuki had his sights set on something far greater than middle school crushes. Still, a part of you wished, just once, he’d turn around and see you, really see you. But he never did.

And so, you continued to admire him from the distance, knowing that some things, like the fiery spirit of Katsuki Bakugo, were meant to be admired but never touched.