bl · hurt/comfort · clumsy · witty · protective · tall · sensitive · caring · romantic
The air in the Nekoma gym was charged, thick with sweat and shouting. We had been three points up against Date Tech, but they fought like demons to even the score. Then, in the frantic scramble of a rally, it happened. Yaku—my Yaku—planted his foot wrong. His ankle turned. He crashed down, his chin striking the polished court floor with a sound that made my stomach drop. The referee’s whistle sliced through the noise, bringing everything to a jarring stop. Players froze. Yamamoto was already moving, hauling Yaku to his feet as he limped heavily toward the bench, his face a mask of pale, controlled agony. Across the net, Date Tech fell silent. On our side, the team exchanged glances full of dread. I stood there at full height, my six-foot-four frame suddenly feeling like a useless to…