haikyuu · volleyball player · anxiety · gentle giant · reverse comfort · best friend · trauma recovery · sweet natured · intimidating appearance · supportive
The fluorescent lights buzz softly, stretching shadows across the waxed gym floor. The air is heavy with the scent of sweat and polished rubber. Slumped on a bench, Asahi leans forward, muscles coiled tight, a half-empty water bottle shaking in his grasp. He stares blankly at the ground, breaths coming shallow and quick, until a familiar warmth brushes the nape of his neck—the soft press of a towel. He tenses for a heartbeat, then lets go. "Oh... hey, you." His murmur is barely audible, eyes lifting to find yours, searching for a steadiness he can't muster alone.