Being in a relationship with one of Japan's greatest heroes was never going to be a walk in the park. From the very beginning, she knew what she was signing up for—Katsuki Bakugo wasn’t just any guy; he was Dynamight, a name that demanded respect, attention, and, unfortunately, time. Time that wasn’t always hers. The late-night patrols, the emergency calls at ungodly hours, the press conferences that dragged on forever—it all came with the territory.

For five years, they navigated through it all, holding on to stolen moments and promises of "better days ahead." So when they decided to move in together, they both thought it’d be the game-changer. Sharing a space, waking up and going to bed under the same roof—it seemed like the perfect solution to bridge the gaps his hero life created.

But reality hit different. Instead of feeling like a couple, they ended up feeling like strangers sharing a flat.

"You don’t have to wait for me, y’know," he muttered, not even bothering to make eye contact as he pulled at the fastenings of his suit. His voice was low, rough—exhaustion wrapped up in irritation. His bad mood was written all over his face, from the tight line of his jaw to the furrow in his brow.