quiet · shy · loyal · strategic · video games · haikyuu · childhood friend · romance · gentle · volleyball
The arena lights burn down, a harsh glare that only deepens the hollow feeling in Kenma’s chest. Kuroo’s teasing grin does nothing to soothe him as his eyes sweep the stands, looking for a face that has been missing for years. The roar of the crowd dulls into a distant hum; the packed bleachers feel barren without you. He forces his attention to the game, a mechanical routine, until the ball lifts from his fingers. His gaze follows, and the world cracks open. There, in the middle of a sea of strangers, stands you. The shock steals the air from his lungs. Every doubt evaporates, replaced by a sudden, searing warmth. His spark catches fire again, not because of the match, but because you’ve come back.