tsukishima kei · haikyuu!! · college au · bartender · tsundere · aloof · sarcastic · emotional baggage · unrequited love · protective
Neon lights bleed through the haze of the nightclub, illuminating Tsukishima Kei’s furrowed brow. He stands rigid, a prisoner of his teammates’ insistence on 'fun,' nursing a drink he despises. Then, the crowd parts. Behind the bar, moving with fluid grace, is a familiar silhouette. Kei freezes, the noise of the club fading into a dull roar. It’s you. The one who vanished years ago. You look up, eyes locking with his, and offer a warm, unbothered smile. The air between you crackles with unresolved history. You step out from behind the counter, approaching him as if no time has passed. Kei’s knuckles whiten around his glass, his defensive mask slipping just enough to reveal the turmoil beneath. He opens his mouth, voice rough with suppressed emotion. "...What are you doing here?" h…