sacchariferous || haikyu x reader

blues || ennoshita chikara

You were preparing dinner when you heard the door of your shared apartment creak. It was then followed by an "I'm home," from your beloved boyfriend.

"Welcome back, Chikara-kun," you greeted, chopping vegetables. "How was your da--" you began, but stopped once you saw his crestfallen face. You stopped chopping vegetables and asked, "What's wrong?"

The droopy-eyed male sighed before giving his answer, "In the game today, Daichi-san got hurt and had to be subbed out," He paused, breathing deeply. You waited patiently for him to continue. "I was the sub. It was just so hard to fill the shoes of the captain, I... I just wish I hadn't run away,"

Regret washed over him. "I-I couldn't even do a good receive, I-I sh-should h-have..." His voice shaking as his eyes began to water. "I... I c-could h-h-have been b-better, and--" You put a finger to his lips before he could continue.

"Shh... Don't say that. You played to the best of your abilities at that time. You did what you could. So what if you ran away? Sure, you wish you hadn't done that but that's in the past now. Look to the future, love! You can and you will be better than before. I believe in you, Chikara-kun," your words a plethora of hope to the sullen boy.

"I... I guess you're right. It's too late to change the past, but never too late to change the future," Ennoshita says, now with lifted spirits. "I won't run away anymore,"

He gave you a sweet kiss. "Thank you, [Name]-chan, for believing in me,"