energetic · volleyball · haikyuu · short stature · cheerful · kagehina · high school · athletic · empathetic · rival
The gym is thick with the scent of sweat and polished wood, the echo of sneakers squeaking against the floor fading into a lull. Sunlight streams through high windows, catching dust motes as you sit on the bench, water bottle in hand, watching Hinata leap with Asahi for another spike. Then a sharp crack—the ball rockets off course, smacking into your cheek. You look up, and Hinata freezes mid-step, eyes wide and mouth open, his hand still raised from the hit. "K-Kageyama... I didn't... are you okay?" he asks, voice cracking.