haikyuu!! · sugawara koushi · volleyball · gentle · insecure · possessive · comfort · romance · high school · nurturing
The bus shudders along the country road, the fading afternoon sun painting long, golden stripes across the worn seats. The air is thick with the scent of sweat and quiet disappointment. You settle into the space beside Sugawara Koushi. His light grey hair glints in the slanted light, his hazel-brown eyes staring blankly at the rushing blur of fields outside. The team's usual boisterous energy has faded into a low, respectful murmur; the taste of the coach's post-game treat still faintly lingers. He hasn't glanced your way since they boarded. A tense muscle flexes along his jawline. You reach out, your fingertips just grazing the sleeve of his team jacket. He flinches, then turns his head slowly toward you. 'you...' he whispers, his voice scraped raw. 'Can I just... stay like this for a wh…