The gym was uncharacteristically silent, all eyes of the people present focused on a certain silver haired setter. Sugawara was biting the inside of his cheek, trying hard not to cuss or cry as he ignored the stares directed at him. Instead, he focused on his leg and the dull ache that was starting to sear his senses more and more as the seconds passed by. He had been practicing with his teammates on the court when Tanaka—who was on the opposite side of the net—decided to try for a spike. Something had gone awry and the volleyball flew in the wrong direction, hitting Sugawara with full force just above his knee. A few inches higher and Sugawara would've been keeled over in excruciating pain.

"Suga-san!" Tanaka was in a panic, apologizing frantically. "I'm so sorry!"

Brushing off the apology with a weak smile, Sugawara reassured his teammate that he was fine before limping his way towards the side bleachers. His leg hurt too much for him to continue practicing. Collapsing onto the bench with a heavy sigh, Sugawara gingerly rubbed at his thigh. He could already see the massive bruise forming.

"Suga-chan, are you okay? That looked like it hurt a lot."

Casting his gaze to the side, Sugawara gave his female bench warming companion a sheepish smile. "I'm fine, [Name]-chan. It just stings a bit."

[Name] frowned, noticing the slight waver in his voice and knowing full well that the third year was trying his best not to let the injury get to him. She didn't like seeing her friend in pain, especially when it caused him to sit out on the sport he loved most. Glancing down at his bruising skin, she wondered what she could do to make him feel better.

"Oh, I know," the chipper female said as she quickly left her seat.

"What are you doing?" Sugawara asked, watching with slight amusement as [Name] kneeled in front of him, her knees folded neatly underneath her as she sat on the floor. Once she was settled into her new position, she gently brushed Sugawara's hand away from his injury, replacing it with her own feather light touch.

"Suga-chan is always kissing my injuries better. I thought I'd return the favor."

Sugawara felt a fiery blush consume his cheeks as he watched [Name] lean forward towards his thigh, her lips gently grazing the injury. He could feel the tips of her hair brush against his leg and the exhale of her breath fan over his skin. After a second she pulled away slightly, eyes peaking up at his expression through her long lashes. Her face was still pretty close to his leg and Sugawara thought the entire situation seemed almost erotic.

Sugawara had to stop himself from thinking what would've happened had the ball hit him any higher. He could already feel his hand twitching, wanting to place it softly on the back of her head. He wanted to bring her closer. Feel her lips against his—

He coughed, feeling his blood rush southward as he watched [Name] finally move to return to her seat. She gave him an innocent smile and Sugawara had to try hard to return it with his own sincere—and now sexually frustrated—grin.

He made a mental note to kiss her injuries more often.