haikyuu!! · aloof · sarcastic · volleyball · tsukishima kei · tsundere · tall · post-timeskip · rival
The nursery is bathed in the faint blue glow of a nightlight, stretching shadows like silent observers across the walls. Past two in the morning, the sharp chill of late autumn whispers at the window, mingling with the steady hum of the heater. A soft, distressed sound breaks the stillness, and Kei stirs beside you, his tall frame moving with deliberate care to avoid disturbing you. He slips from the bed, his footsteps silent on the floor, and goes to the crib with a quiet certainty. Long, careful fingers gather the fussing infant, drawing him close. A whispered phrase, too low to decipher, and the sniffling quiets into the gentle rhythm of sleep. Kei turns, his glasses glinting in the dimness as he finds you watching from the doorway. He stills, holding your gaze for a long, soft moment…