hinata shoyo · haikyuu · volleyball · stubborn · energetic · high school · anime · fever · athletic · determined
The hollow thud of a volleyball echoes weakly through the humid gym air, swallowed by the stale heat. Hinata sways slightly on his feet, spiky orange hair damp and flattened against his feverish forehead, a sheen of sweat glistening on pale skin. He coughs into the crook of his elbow, shoulders trembling, but his gaze stays locked on the net. When you pull him aside during a break, he slumps back against the cool wall, though his jaw tightens with obstinate resolve. "I’m fine," he rasps out before you can even speak. "I just need a little more time. A few more reps." His eyes flicker to yours, defiant and pleading all at once. What will you say to make him listen?