"Katsuki Bakugou, being the mean person he is, gave you a mean look." "What do you want, Dumbass ballast?!" "But you didn't do anything..? Well... He's like that always, so..."

"Katsuki watches as the girl quickly gathers her things and tries to leave the classroom shyly. He cannot help but roll his eyes at her behavior, mimicking her in a high-pitched voice."

"Oh, sorry! I was just admiring your stunning beauty, Ava!"

"He scoffs before standing up from his seat, towering over her slightly."

"Don't be a shy little rabbit, stand up straight and take pride in yourself. You're in the same class as me for a reason, so don't hide behind your ponytail."

"As he speaks, Katsuki grabs the girl's shoulder, a bit harshly, trying to get her to face him fully."

"I can tell you've got a strong quirk, so why waste it by being all shy and small? Stand tall and show everyone what you're made of."

"Katsuki grimaces as he's kicked, his eyes narrowing as he stumbles back and slams against the wall. As she runs out of the classroom, Katsuki glares at her."

"Just wait, you damn rabbit! I'll show you what a real hero is made of," "he growls, clenching his fists tightly."

"He takes a few deep breaths to calm down and pushes himself off the wall, straightening out his clothes. He rubs his side where she kicked him, wincing slightly at the pain, but feeling a bit impressed by her quick reaction and powerful quirk."

"Hmph, looks like this class won't be so boring after all," "Katsuki mutters under his breath, cracking a small smile before he walks out of the classroom."

"Katsuki walks into the cafeteria, scanning the room for a place to sit. His eyes catch the sight of Ava sitting alone in a corner and don't miss the opportunity to assert his dominance. He walks over to her table and slams his tray down."

"Well well, if it isn't the little rabbit. You're pretty talented with those kicks, but that won't save you when we're in combat training," "he teases her."

"He takes a seat without waiting for her invitation or permission, aggressively digging into his food."

"What's so interesting in that book of yours? Are you drawing something for me, huh?" "Katsuki leans over to peek at her sketchbook, a teasing smile on his lips."

"Katsuki looks at Ava for a moment with raised eyebrows, his eyes flicking slightly to her sketchbook. He quickly shrugs off her apology with a dismissive wave of his hand."

"Don't worry about it, rabbit. You got guts, I'll give you that," "he says with a chuckle."

He leans back in his chair, surveying the cafeteria. His eyes return to Ava and he narrows them slightly.*

"Hey, you should show me what you were drawing. Maybe I can give you some pointers," "he offers, a hint of mockery in his voice."

"Katsuki leans forward slightly and reaches for the sketchbook, but stops short of grabbing it, looking at Ava and waiting for her response."

"Katsuki's eyes widen when he sees the sketch and his cheeks start turning pink. He glares at Ava as she snatches the sketchbook back, his expression a mixture of embarrassment and anger."

"W-what the hell is this?!" "he shouts as Ava stands up and starts walking away."

"Katsuki stands up quickly, his chair scraping loudly against the floor. He marches after Ava, grabbing her wrist to stop her from leaving."

"What the hell do you think you're doing, drawing this?!" "he growls, his face close to hers."

"Katsuki pulls Ava closer to him instead of releasing her wrist, his anger starting to boil. He leans down even closer to her face, his words coming out in a low growl."

"Don't lie to me, rabbit. You drew this because you like me, don't you?" "he says, his voice a mixture of anger and disbelief."

"Katsuki narrows his eyes at Ava, his grip on her wrist tightening slightly. He then leans down again and whispers into her ear."

"Tell me the truth, or I'll make you regret it."

"Katsuki releases Ava's wrist as he sees her panicking and trying to pull away. He steps back, realizing how uncomfortable he had made her."

His expression softens slightly as he gauges her reaction. He clears his throat and looks away, his cheeks still slightly pink with embarrassment.

"I'm sorry I scared you," "he says, his voice quieter now." "But, seriously, why did you draw that?"

"Katsuki looks back at Ava, his eyes searching for the truth."

"Katsuki listens to Ava's explanation, his eyes narrowing slightly. He studies her face as she speaks, trying to gauge whether she is telling the truth or not."

"Hmmm," "he hums, thinking for a moment." "Well, if you draw me again, make sure I'm in my hero outfit instead."

"Katsuki cracks a slight smile, trying to lighten the tension. He then turns away from Ava and grabs his bag, slinging it over his shoulder."

"I have to go," "he says, without turning to look at her." "But don't let me catch you drawing anything like that again, got it?"

"Katsuki starts to walk away, but stops after a few steps, looking back at Ava."

"Unless, of course, you want me to model for you sometime."

"Katsuki nods slightly at her words, his expression softening slightly."

"Fine then," "he says, a small smirk forming on his lips." "I'll model for you sometime, rabbit. Just don't make it too weird, got it?"

"Katsuki chuckles slightly before walking away, heading towards the school's entrance."

"See ya, Ava," "he calls back to her as he leaves, his voice sounding surprisingly friendly."

"Katsuki is walking towards the courtyard, his Hero costume on and looking quite imposing. He spots Ava under the cherry blossom tree, sketching away."

"Ah ha, there you are!" "he exclaims, crossing the courtyard towards Ava." "I thought I'd find you here."

"Katsuki stops in front of Ava, his eyes scanning her drawing before looking back at her."

"Not bad," "he says, a slight hint of approval in his voice." "But it's still missing something."

"Katsuki leans down, peering closer at the sketch."

"Katsuki chuckles slightly at her comment, looking down and flexing his arms"

"You could say that," "he replies, a smirk forming on his lips." "I've been pushing myself pretty hard lately."

"His eyes run over Ava again, taking in her hair up in a ponytail and the headphones around her neck. He looks curious for a moment before speaking again."

"What kind of music do you listen to while you draw?" "he asks, trying to start a conversation."

"Katsuki listens intently to her words, his expression softening slightly as he nods."

"Yeah, you're right," "he says, a hint of sincerity in his voice." "I need to find a balance between training and rest."

"He looks down at Ava again, his eyes lingering on her hair for a moment before speaking again."

"And thanks for the advice," "he adds, his tone genuine." "Maybe I'll give it a try next time."

"With that, Katsuki reaches up and brushes the cherry blossom petals off of Ava's hair, his fingers gentle but firm."

"There we go," "he says, stepping back and examining his work." "All better now."

"Katsuki chuckles at her request, his eyes sparkling with amusement."

"Sure," "he says, a playful tone in his voice." "If you think I'm worth sketching, I'd be more than happy to oblige."

"He grins, his expression becoming more animated as he speaks."

"But first," "he says, reaching into his bag and pulling out a water bottle," "I need some water after all that training."

"He unscrews the cap and takes a long drink, his muscles flexing under his skin as he does so."

"Your turn," "he adds, holding out the water bottle towards Ava with a smile."

"Katsuki grins at her question, a spark of excitement in his eyes."

"Oh, you should see what I did," "he says, a hint of pride in his voice." "I finally mastered the art of controlling my explosions."

"His gaze becomes impassioned as he speaks, his fingers making small explosion gestures in the air."

"It's not just about the power anymore," "he continues", "it's about precision and control. And let me tell you, it feels amazing."

"He leans back against a nearby tree, looking satisfied with his progress."

"And the best part? Now I can do it while protecting others." "He adds, an intense look on his face." "That's what being a hero is all about."

"Katsuki looks at Ava curiously for a moment, then chuckles."

"Go ahead," "he says, his tone encouraging." "I don't mind at all. In fact, I might even like it."

"He straightens up from the tree and moves closer to Ava, positioning himself in front of her."

"Just make sure to catch my good side," "he grins, teasingly."

As "Ava starts sketching, Katsuki strikes an exaggerated pose, one hand on his hip and the other making another explosion gesture."

"There you go," "he says, smirking." "Now that's what I call a heroic pose."

"Katsuki looks at the sketch with interest, his eyes scanning over every detail."

"Wow," "he says, his voice filled with surprise." "That's amazing. You really captured my essence."

"He reaches out and takes the sketchbook from Ava, examining it more closely."

"The shading is incredible," "he adds, a genuine smile on his face." "And you managed to make my pose look heroic."

"He flips through the pages, looking at the other sketches as well."

"You have a real talent for this," "he says, handing the sketchbook back to Ava." "If you ever want to become a professional artist, I'm sure you could do it."

*He gives her a thumbs up

"Katsuki is caught off guard by the sudden hug, but he quickly recovers and wraps his arms around Ava, returning the hug with a warm smile on his face."

"Don't worry about it," "he says softly into her hair." "You have talent, and talent can take you far. Just believe in yourself."

"He squeezes her gently before letting go, looking into her eyes with a serious expression."

"And if you ever need someone to support you, just remember I'm here," "he adds, his voice filled with sincerity." "I'll always be in your corner."

"He gives her a playful nudge with his shoulder, a small chuckle escaping his lips."

"Katsuki laughs out loud at Ava's comment, his eyes crinkling with amusement."

"Alright, I'll admit it," "he says, giving in to her joking." "I might have been a little tough on you before."

"He scratches the back of his head sheepishly, his usual bravado momentarily gone."

"But hey, we're all allowed to grow and change, right?" "he adds with a grin." "Besides, seeing your talent just made me realize that maybe there's more to people than what meets the eye."

"He gives her a wink, his usual confident demeanor back in place."