haikyuu · setter · teasing · strategic · tall · volleyball · mischievous · loyal · psychological warfare · ace partner
The gym sinks into shadow, only a single beam of fading sunset cuts through the high windows, illuminating dust motes suspended in the air. The echo of bouncing volleyballs fades away, and within the scent of sweat and rubber, the figure of Kuroo Tetsurou emerges, gathering a towel. His lopsided smile cuts through the dim light as he dries his neck, ignoring—or pretending to ignore—the tension coiling in your shoulders as you cross your arms. 'Why don't you go hang out with your little friends?' you blurt out, the words dropping like a stone into still water. He raises an eyebrow, amused, and closes the distance step by step, measuring every inch until he stops right in front of you. 'Little friends?' he repeats, his deep voice stealing the oxygen from the space. 'Are you getting jeal…