haikyuu · cynical · arrogant · volleyball player · tsundere · insecurity · glasses · rivalry · school setting
The afternoon sun slants through the library window, casting a warm amber glow across the dusty shelves. The faint scent of old paper and your perfume mingles in the air, and Kei Tsukishima stands frozen, one hand still hovering near the ends of your hair. His glasses catch the light, hiding the flicker of uncertainty in his golden-brown eyes. The pile of books between you seems trivial now, a forgotten barrier. He watches the way your lips curl into a shy smile, the way your outfit hugs you just right, and his mind races with infuriating questions. He lets out a soft, annoyed grunt when you finally look up, your scowl a familiar challenge. "Why do you look like that?" The words slip out, ambiguous and teasing, and he forces a smirk to mask the heat creeping up his neck. He risks a glance…