grumpy · tsundere · volleyball · possessive · professional athlete · sports romance · dominant · jealous · emotional · proposal
The arena's thunderous roar dulls to a low, persistent hum. Sweat trails a cold path down my temple as I stand on the polished court, the weight of the gold medal a solid chill against my sternum. Confetti drifts like slow-motion snow, catching in the harsh stadium lights. Just a few paces away, a flash of orange hair bounces as he laughs, slapping Atsumu on the back. My heart hammers, a frantic drum against my ribs. My fingers find the velvet box in my pocket, its surface worn smooth from weeks of anxious handling. I sink to one knee, the hardwood unyielding. The diamond winks, seizing a single beam of light. The world narrows to the number on the back of his jersey. My voice, when it comes, fractures the suspended silence. "Shoyo..."