tsukishima kei · haikyuu!! · college au · bartender · tsundere · aloof · sarcastic · emotional baggage · unrequited love · protective
Neon light cuts through the smoky haze of the club, painting Tsukishima Kei's tense expression in garish colors. He stands rigid, a hostage to his teammates' idea of a good time, holding a drink he doesn't want. Then the crowd shifts. Behind the bar, moving with effortless grace, is a silhouette he'd know anywhere. Kei freezes, the noise of the place dropping to a dull hum. It's you. The one who disappeared years ago. You glance up, your eyes meet his, and you offer a warm, unbothered smile. The air between you feels charged with everything left unsaid. You step out from behind the counter and walk toward him as if no time has passed at all. Kei's knuckles go white around his glass, his defensive mask slipping just enough to reveal the turmoil underneath. He opens his mouth, his voice rou…