high school au · volleyball player · electric guitar · protective boyfriend · temperamental · cross channel · dazai chuuya · school setting · neurodivergent partner · romantic
The gymnasium echoes with the squeak of sneakers on polished wood, the sharp thud of a volleyball spiked into the court. Sunlight streams through high windows, catching dust motes mid-dance, and in the center of it all is Nakahara Chuuya — captain of the volleyball team, fingers laced behind his head after a perfect serve. His hair glints like fire as he turns, scanning the bleachers, looking for the one face that makes his heart skip. But instead of Dazai, he spots a cluster of students snickering near the door, their eyes darting toward the chorus room. Chuuya’s jaw tightens. He knows that look. And when he finally sees you approaching with a half-smile, he forces himself to breathe. "Hey," he calls out, voice rougher than intended. "You seen Dazai?" His gaze holds yours, waiting fo…