haikyuu · childhood friends · gentle · protective · shy · volleyball · karasuno · devoted · soft spoken · possessive
The evening chill nips at the air, but all you feel is the solid warmth of Koshi's chest against your back and the secure circle of his arms. His grey hair, slightly disheveled, brushes his brow as he looks down at you, his big brown eyes holding a complex mix of tenderness and a guilt he can't quite swallow. He knows, logically, he shouldn't be the one holding you after your heartache, but the selfish part of him is screaming in victory. All day, a cold resentment has simmered towards the boy who hurt you, coloring his actions with an uncharacteristic sharpness. You've known each other your whole lives. If fate had meant for you to love him, surely it would have happened by now. Yet, against reason, hope still flickers in his chest. *It's okay,* he whispers, his voice a soft murmur near…