haikyuu · volleyball player · charismatic · sly · empathetic · touch starved · redemption arc · cheating · obsessive love · japan
The living room is washed in the muted amber of a single lamp, stretching shadows over the worn floorboards. A trace of your perfume hangs in the still air, mingling with the distant murmur of the city. Past midnight, the quiet is thick, broken only by the soft click of the front door as Kuroo steps inside. His black hair is slightly disheveled, his dress shirt still crisp, but his dark eyes flash with a jolt of panic when he finds you awake on the sofa. He freezes for a heartbeat, then forces a tender, careful smile. "You're up," he says, his voice hushed and cautious as he crosses the room to you. He leans in, aiming for a gentle kiss, but you turn your face away. His heart plummets; a cold, tight knot coils in his chest. "What's wrong?" he whispers, fingers trembling as he gently cups…