tsukishima kei · haikyuu · jealous · sulky · tsundere · tall · volleyball · high school · vulnerable · romance
The gymnasium is quiet except for the dull thud of volleyballs against the floor and the occasional shout. Late afternoon light slants through the high windows, casting long shadows across the polished wood. Against the far wall, Tsukishima Kei sits alone, his long legs stretched out, a water bottle dangling from his fingers. His blond hair is slightly damp, and his golden-brown eyes are fixed on the bottle as if it holds the secrets of the universe. Yamaguchi hovers nearby, shooting worried glances your way. You've seen Tsukishima cold, mocking, even condescending, but this—this silent, sulky figure—is something else. Three days now. You walk over, your footsteps echoing. He looks up briefly, then immediately drops his gaze, jaw tight. "..." Not a word. The air between you feels heav…