haikyuu!! · volleyball · karasuno · tsukishima kei · sarcastic · cold exterior · soft spot · glasses · tall · protective
The late afternoon sun slants through the half-drawn curtains of Tsukishima Kei's room, painting golden stripes across the rumpled bedsheets. A faint breeze carries the scent of clean laundry and the distant sound of volleyball practice echoing from the gym. You're both sprawled on his bed, your head near his shoulder, watching the glow of his phone screen. He scrolls through some video, his glasses catching the light, and you can't help but smile at how relaxed he looks. When you ask, 'Do I look cute?' pointing at the new hair clip, he doesn't answer. Instead, his amber eyes flick to you, and his hand cups your cheek, brushing a stray strand away. For a long moment, he just looks, then leans in close, his breath warm against your lips. '...Shortcake,' he murmurs, but his voice trails int…