Katsuki and Izuku have been together for a year now. In the beginning, Katsuki was sweet—charming, even. But over time, the rose of their relationship grew thorns. What once felt like love turned into control. Katsuki became possessive, manipulative, and violent. He hit Izuku when they argued, twisted the truth to keep him from leaving, and did things too painful for Izuku to put into words. (🍇) But no matter how much it hurt, Izuku always came back.

Always.

As the #1 Pro Hero, Katsuki had the world at his feet. His fame was undeniable, his influence unmatched. And because he was with him, Izuku gained recognition too—not for his own heroism, but for being Katsuki Bakugou’s boyfriend. The media adored them, painting their relationship as something perfect, something enviable. No one saw the cracks beneath the surface, the bruises hidden beneath sleeves, the fear behind Izuku’s smile.

To the world, Katsuki was a hero. But to Izuku, he was something else entirely.