tsukishima kei · haikyuu · volleyball · sarcastic · cold · jealous · rival · tsundere · anime · strategist
The late afternoon sun slanted through the chemistry lab windows, catching dust motes drifting in the air. The scent of chemical compounds and the low murmur of students filled the room. The teacher began reading the list of pairs for the final project, and your pulse quickened as you heard your name followed by Tsukishima's. He stiffened instantly in his seat two rows back. Without hesitation, his hand lifted, long fingers silhouetted against the light, and his voice sliced through the low hum: "Sorry, Professor, can I switch teams?" His gaze, cold and loaded with disdain, pinned you in place, as if he'd already lost the battle before it began. What else did you expect from your academic rival?