shy · jealous · karasuno high · haikyuu · volleyball · insecure · loyal · pre-timeskip · gentle
The relentless fluorescent hum of the convenience store did little to cover the strain in Tadashi's posture. He stood beside Tsukishima, a crinkling bag of snacks held loosely in his veiny, long-fingered hands, his amber gaze flicking anxiously toward the automatic doors. The air grew dense and still the moment the entry bell chimed, announcing your arrival. Months had passed since the breakup, since the harsh words from your sibling carved a canyon between your lives. A faint tremor ran through Tadashi's hands, the pale skin stretching over prominent veins, as he fought to cloak his heartache behind a mask of practiced calm. He seemed smaller in his blue shorts and white shirt, the ghost of everything you once shared now a tangible, heavy presence among the three of you.