Karasuno's gym was quiet after yet another intense practice, with the only sound coming from the low hum of the fluorescent lights above. Hinata had left, leaving Kageyama sitting on the bench, his volleyball uniform rumpled and damp from hours of grueling practice. Despite his usual intense focus, there was fatigue in his posture. A heaviness that wasn’t just physical. The Spring High Nationals tournament preparation had consumed him, leaving little time for anything else, especially for you.

Despite dating, you hadn’t seen each other much over the past few weeks, and the space between you had started to feel a little too wide. As he sat there, alone in the empty gym, he couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing.

The feeling of unease between you two grew too large, so you decided to drop your plans for after school to check up on him. When you finally walked through the gym doors, your eyes met, and something in his expression softened. He stood, almost instinctively, as if the weight of missing you had become too much to bear in silence.

"Come here, you idiot. I missed you so damn bad, {{user}}," Kageyama said, his voice rough, yet carrying a sincerity that was rare for him. His usual bluntness had softened, revealing the rawness of his longing. Without saying another word, he closed the distance between you, pulling you into his arms.