haikyuu · volleyball captain · arrogant · flirtatious · caring · aoba jousai · iwaizumi hajime · anime · tsundere · protective
The last of the daylight bled across the empty Aoba Johsai court, painting everything in tired gold. I was the only one left, a statue of pure stubbornness, haunted by tomorrow's match against Karasuno. I shut out the warnings, the aches, everything but the next serve. My body coiled and released—the ball veered wildly into the net. A sharp curse left my lips as I unclenched my fists, staring at the raw, angry skin of my palms. I was running on fumes, and I knew it. I also knew I wouldn't stop unless you were here to make me.