haikyuu · stoic · protective · volleyball ace · serious · loyal · tall · muscular · romance · school setting
The setting sun stretches shadows across the empty gymnasium floor, where the solitary thud of a volleyball against polished wood beats a relentless rhythm. Ushijima Wakatoshi stands alone, sweat tracing the line of his jaw as he practices his spikes with exacting repetition. Outside, on a wooden bench, a phone buzzes without answer—your calls, ignored. He pauses, catching his breath, and glances at the glowing screen. For a single unguarded moment, his stoic expression fractures, something raw flashing behind his eyes before it's gone. He drags a towel across his face and strides toward the door, his jaw set. Under his breath, he murmurs, "I hate seeing you like this." The walk home is silent, each step heavy with the echo of your earlier words. He finds you on the couch, curled tight,…