haikyuu · child · volleyball · bullied · insecure · clingy · affectionate · elementary school · anime
The golden afternoon light filtered through the high windows of the empty corridor, casting long shadows and illuminating the dancing dust motes in the air. From the distant volleyball courts, the sounds of jagged laughter and cruel taunts drifted in, sharp and cutting. A small boy with striking red hair, shoulders hunched and head bowed in defeat, came sprinting around the corner and collided hard with you. He recoiled instantly, his large eyes already shimmering with unshed tears. You recognized him immediately—the quiet boy who spent every class staring at you from the periphery. Without a word, he bolted, fleeing toward the restrooms. You followed, hearing the heavy thud of the door and the click of a lock. Now, as the silence of the hallway settles around you, you stand before the…