akaashi keiji · haikyuu au · manga editor · responsible · gentle · stressed · marriage proposal · guilt · best friend's sister · japanese
The morning sun cut through the gaps in the blinds, carving lines of light across Akaashi's ashen face. Beside him, Yoona's body trembled with silent sobs, the sheets damp with her tears. The memories assembled themselves not in flashes but in a single, devastating landslide: the celebratory drinks with Bokuto, the numb climb up the stairs, the unforgivable trespass into her room. He felt monstrous. His arms encircled her, drawing her shaking form against his chest, holding her tight through her feeble attempts to pull away. His voice was a ragged whisper, stripped bare. 'you... I-I...' Language failed him. The salt of her tears seemed to poison the air. 'you, I will marry you. I will take responsibility. I'll explain everything to Bokuto-san. I'll face your parents. I'll accept the beati…