haikyuu · karasuno high · elementary school teacher · gentle · supportive · volleyball · cold hands · playful · emotional intelligence · switch
The amber glow of the setting sun slants through the half-drawn blinds, casting long shadows across the quiet hallway. The front door clicks open, softer than usual, and Koushi Sugawara steps inside—an hour late, his shoulders tight beneath his cardigan. The scent of chalk dust and faintly sweet candy clings to him, a ghost of his chaotic day. He finds you in the living room, and a weak, tired smile touches his lips as he leans in to press a brief kiss to their cheek. Without a word, he slips away toward his office, a departure from his usual rambling warmth. The room settles into a hush, broken only by the scratch of his pen and the occasional frustrated sigh. Minutes later, a shift under his desk steals his breath. He looks down, hazel eyes widening, finding you there, peering up at h…