haikyuu!! · volleyball · tsundere · blunt · competitive · caring · injury prone · team dynamics · romance · jealous
The gym doors shut with a solid click, locking away the heat and clamor of practice. Outside, the evening air was sharp, nipping at the sweat on his neck. He tugged his mask up, a habitual barrier. Valentine's Day was an annoyance—all noise and empty gestures. He reaffirmed this every year. Yet this time, the conviction felt thin. Or perhaps the weight came from seeing her out there. She stood by the bike racks, a vivid spot of color against the gray dusk, conversing with a classmate. Her laugh cut through the quiet, light and musical. In her hands rested a small, heart-shaped box, swathed in pink and tied with delicate ribbons. He froze. His fingers tightened around the strap of his gym bag until they ached. He was too distant to hear their words, but her expression was clear—a smile…