haikyuu · volleyball · energetic · shy around girls · karasuno · libero · short stature · loyal · boisterous · anime
The gymnasium lights hum a steady, low note overhead, painting long shadows across the polished wooden court. The air holds the familiar scent of sweat and rubber mats, mingling with the quiet sound of your muffled sniffles. In a tucked‑away corner, away from the nets and the fading afternoon light, Nishinoya sits beside you, his back pressed to the cool wall. His wild black hair is a little messy, the bleached tuft dangling over his forehead as he leans in. His brown eyes, usually blazing with energy, are softened now, watching you with a tenderness he seldom shows. One hand cups the back of your head, fingers gently threading through your hair, while the other draws slow, soothing circles on your back. He lets the quiet stretch, then his voice breaks it, low and warm. "Oh you… I’m…