#awaywatcher

[My personal favourites are Bokuto and Oikawa with slicked back hair aaaaaAAAAAAaaaaaA (*´ڡ`●) ] Nishinoya: Since it wasn’t just the coolness-factor that motivated Nishinoya to spike up his hair, he would get the feeling that people would denounce him to being a child all the more. However, trying to gel his hair back in the confinement of his home, he would get a weird sense of actually looking more mature.

Bokuto: Initially, the idea of going to a formal event and wearing a nicely fitted tuxedo would excite Bokuto and if it wasn’t for everybody else in his environment telling him to gel his hair back, he probably would sport his usually spiked-up hairstyle. But the longer he would spend time at this event, the more uncomfortable Bokuto would feel, tugging at his tie and getting the urge to wash his hair.

Tendou: Even though formal settings usually bored Tendou, unless he knew that there were going to be rather interesting personalities present, he would still find enjoyment in “dressing up” in a tuxedo. Smiling at his own reflection in the mirror, he would take his time to gel his hair back properly, feeling like the top of his head looked a little too flat for his liking.

Kageyama: Kageyama wouldn’t be the type to care too much about his hair, although he would comply if it was expected of him. Even though he would prefer to wear casual clothing, the tuxedo would look good on him, the fabric hugging nicely to his athletic body.

Kunimi: Seeing this more like a nuisance than an enjoyable event, Kunimi couldn’t wait for the moment he would be back home and take a shower. Even though the tuxedo would be perfectly cut out for his body type, Kunimi would feel irritated by the clothing and despite all the compliments he received for his hairstyle, he’d prefer to wear it just as he always does.

Yamaguchi: Yamaguchi would probably feel self-conscious with the slicked back hair, almost as if all of the attention would be diverted to his facial features and his skin. It would probably take a couple of arguments and reassuring pats on his back for Yamaguchi to ease into the situation.

Hinata: Even though Hinata would keep his juvenile aura, he himself would feel incredibly mature in his fitted tuxedo and his slicked back hair. It would have taken some time to tame his hair, since it is full of volume (and some tangles, when you take the time to comb through it properly).

Kuroo: Kuroo’s prominent facial features would pull everyone’s attention towards him, thanks to his hair not covering half of his face anymore. People would probably admire his intense eyes the most, women forcing themselves to turn away their heads in fear their husbands could catch onto them.

[I think I went a little overboard haha...]

It would be one of those days; Ukai Jr. would spend his time in his shop, reading sports magazines and smoking his cigarettes more out of boredom than a real need for nicotine

He would hear the door of the entrance open and close, not even looking up and just mumbling a greeting, engrossed in an article that mentioned Karasuno’s volleyball team

Some time passed and Ukai Jr. would have completely forgotten about that customer until a soft voice would shyly jolt him out of his daydreams

“Ah, I’m sorry, but I would like to buy these.”

Finally, Ukai Jr. would look at them, instantly captivated by their sheepish smile and the colour of their eyes

“Oh, yeah, of course.”

Scanning the items, his thoughts would scream about how rude and insensitive he had acted and Ukai Jr. would get irritated by the internal turmoil that had erupted inside of him; usually he didn’t care all that much about acting that way, so why did he now?

Once he would have packed all of their groceries in that bag and had given them their change, he would watch them leave, tensing up when they turned around and waved goodbye

“Bye”, he cawed as the door of the shop had already closed

At first Ukai Jr. had denied to himself that he was hoping for them to come back, looking up instantly whenever he heard the shop door open, but it had always been someone else, someone he honestly couldn’t have cared less about

Slowly easing back into his usual position, cigarette in the corner of his mouth and a magazine in his hand, Ukai Jr. would hear the shop door yet again

What the hell, we’re closing in 5 minutes and that’s when that idiot remembers to go shopping?

Ukai Jr. looked up with a scolding fire in his eyes that was instantly quenched by the sight of that person - the one he secretly had been waiting for

In a matter of seconds he had put out his cigarette, waving away the smoke while throwing the magazine behind him

“Uhm, welcome! How can I help you?!”; perhaps his voice had sounded a little more harsh and demanding than he had intended to, but it had been years since he had greeted a customer properly

He would watch them tense up a little, taking a step back and quietly answering that they just needed a bottle of water

Ukai Jr. would jump out of his seat, quickly walking towards the drinks section and asking them which one they preferred

Ready to read out the different brands, a sweet scent would dance around his nostrils and an arm would gently bump into his as the mysterious customer stepped beside him

Ukai Jr. would feel a lump forming in his throat, his heart beating faster once they got even closer to him as they reached out for the bottle they wanted

Watching them walk over to the cash register, it would take him a moment to react and he would mentally curse at himself for acting so out of character

What the fuck is up with you, pull yourself together, Keishin

Scanning the water bottle, he would glance up at them, taking in their soft facial features and wondering what exactly it was about them that had him so enchanted

Batting their eyelashes, they looked at him, catching him in his almost endless gaze and it felt like time had stopped completely

Ukai Jr. felt the spark that seemed to run through his entire body, elevating his spirits and making his heart beat so fast he feared it would jump out of his chest

And as quick as that moment had passed they were gone, the coins weighing heavily in Ukai Jr. hand and he realized that he had to do something next time they came by

The longer it took for the mysterious customer to come back, the more impatient Ukai Jr. would become, his urge to smoke almost unbearable

However, once they stepped inside the shop he would feel a strange calmness wash over him, waiting for the right moment to ask them for their name

[Of course I’m not saying that these characters wouldn’t pair well with someone who is dependent/insecure, so please don’t get discouraged!]

Ushijima: Since he has such a busy lifestyle, focusing mainly on volleyball and training, he would probably do really well with a partner that was just as occupied with their own life. He would appreciate the fact that there was no clinginess involved, feeling that the time he and his significant other did spend together, was truly intense. On top of that it would reinforce the idea that they truly belonged together, no matter how much time they didn’t see each other, it would still feel like home whenever it was finally just the two of them. 

Iwaizumi: Iwaizumi would probably appreciate being with someone who was independent and could give him the chance to rely on someone for once. Although he wouldn’t mind seeing them on a daily basis, he would understand if they had a tight schedule, trying to arrange things so they could see each other as often as possible. Even if it was just walking them to work/university, he would certainly like that short, yet intense moment they would spend in unison. The fact that they could easily take care of themselves would put his mind at ease and he would feel his pride in them growing each and every day. 

Kageyama: Kageyama is probably used to being on his own, which could make a potential relationship with someone who is just as independent as him incredibly easy. There would be no real pressure for him to conform to social norms, having to force himself to think of ways he could entertain his partner. It would help him feel natural about his connection to his partner and it would make it easier for him to be who he is around them. With time, he would probably even feel like they didn’t spend enough time with each other, potentially becoming the clingy one in the relationship. 

Akaashi: Akaashi would be intrigued by a rather independent and mentally stable partner, feeling like there were hidden personality traits and quirks that just waited for him to be discovered. He would appreciate the sanity he would experience with them, after being around with Bokuto for too long and perhaps feeling a little drained at times. Enjoying the mature conversations they would share with each other, he would feel like his partner was a motivation for him to become a better version of himself, actually going after things that irked him about his own life. 

[Thanks for sending this, I really needed a short and sweet distraction]

Tsukishima: Tsukishima’s nature would probably require a significant other that could match him in regards to verbal skills. They would both keep each other on edge, which could possibly cause everybody listening to their bickering fall into an almost awkward silence, wondering how they could mentally manage to rip each other apart day in day out. 

Semi: Semi certainly shows traits of being a hot-headed person, making him an easy target for subtle criticism. He would certainly catch it every single time, sometimes even reading a little too far into his partner’s words, which could easily cause a debate to ensue between those two. The fact that Semi left an opening to his partner, could prompt them to actually tease him, even though they had not intention before.