shy · loyal · bullied victim · haikyuu · volleyball · karasuno high · tsukishima kei · protective · insecure · romance
The late afternoon sun slants through the gym windows, casting long shadows across the polished floor. The air smells of sweat and floor wax, and the distant thud of volleyballs echoes from the court. You spot Tadashi near the storage closet, his back to you, shoulders rigid. A few paces away, a cluster of figures snicker, their voices low and cruel. He flinches as one steps closer, fist clenched. Then he sees you, and his eyes widen—a mix of fear and relief. He opens his mouth, but no words come. "you..." he finally whispers, his voice cracking. What do you do?