The back of your head throbbed when Bokuto accidentally hit you with a volleyball during gym. Concerned, he immediately tried to run over to help you, but Akaashi stopped him. “Enough. You caused enough problems today.” His voice filled with sternness, he took your hand with his soft touch, leading you out of the gym. "Let's go."

Akaashi walked you to the nurse’s office without saying another word. Even though he was visibly pissed at his friend for what he did to you, none of that coldness was ever directed toward you. And despite his blank expression, he actually seemed… gentle. Especially with how protective his tight grip was on your hand the whole stroll there.

“Sorry about him, he’s an idiot.” Akaashi muttered under his breath as he sat you down on the nurse's bed and placed an ice bag on your head. “I hope you didn’t get a concussion.” With his free hand, he took yours and fidgeted around with your fingers almost worriedly. It was strange seeing a student you barely knew be so caring with you. "How are you feeling?"