Takao – Bad Boy Bet

So, this ended up LONG
because I really wanted to play up the seduction part. I’m actually pretty
proud of this one so I hope you like it. Requester asked to remain anon so I’m posting this separate from the ask. 


“You know, you’re pretty
cute.” Takao could see his proclamation flustered as much as irritated his
intended target, the wallflower he’d been eyeing since orientation. She was
just so frickin’ adorable when she blushed, her whole face turning a lovely
shade of pink.

“Who asked you anyway?”
she shot back, voice muffled by the cup she drank bad beer from.

“No one, but then again,
I give my opinion for free, it’s part of my charm,” he asserted, wiggling his
eyebrows. He fought down a blush of his own as she eyed him up and down.

“Charm? You call this,”
she waved her hand back and forth in an obscure manner over his jean and
leather jacket clad body, “charm? More like a sad attempt at delinquency. I can
see right through your act. You’re all talk.”

Snickers behind him drew
out Takao’s own red pigment. “Hey, I’m just trying to start a friendly
conversation,” he remarked, eyes slightly narrowed.

“Liar,” she quipped
back, taking another drink.

Takao paused, mouth open
and finger up in the air to refute but then dropped his shoulders, a slight
huff of laughter blowing out of his lips. “Alright, you caught me,” he confessed,
eyes regaining their mirthful glow. He leaned forward, crowding her further
against the wall. She could feel her pulse racing at his proximity but held his
gaze. “But I’m not the only one lying here.”

“Oh? And what, pray
tell, am I lying about?”

“The fact that you find
me attractive,” he retorted quickly. “In fact, I’m willing to bet that before
the end of the semester, not only will you succumb to my charms,” he leaned all
the way forward, chest pressing against hers and breath fanning the sensitive
flesh of her neck, “You’ll be cumming for me.”

“Not in your wildest
dreams, asshole,” she hissed pushing past him.

Watching her walk away, Midorima
asked, “So that’s the one you were talking about?”

“Yep, that’s her,” Takao
sighed, running a hand through his hair.

“You’re wasting your
time. Clearly, she’s out of your league,” commented his green haired companion.

“Shin-chan, you wound
me!” exclaimed Takao. Then his eyes narrowed again, lips playing up into a
smirk. “Besides, the chase is half the fun.”


A week later found her
in the library, head buried in a book, jotting down notes to be revised later.

“Find anything
interesting?”

The voice near her ear almost
made her shout in surprise, but fear of retribution from the troll of a
librarian kept her mostly mum. Her eyes shot to Takao’s face. “What the hell do
you want?”

“Hello to you too,
______-chan. Are you always this pleasant, or am I just lucky?”

“I don’t have time for
your games, Takao-kun, kindly leave me be,” she grumbled.

Hands on her shoulders
made her jump, but a moment later she was holding back a moan of appreciation
as Takao kneaded the stiff sinew of overstressed muscles. “So tight,
______-chan,” he whispered in her ear, breath tickling the baby hairs of her
neck making her shiver despite herself. “You really need to learn to relax
every once in a while.” He pressed harder, fingers working magic. “You know, I
can do a much more thorough job of
relaxing you if you come back to my place,” he offered lowly, tone full of
salacious intent.

That snapped her back to
herself. Standing quickly, she shoved books into her bag, pausing only to
harshly whisper, “Touch me again and I’ll break your knuckles punk.”

Watching as she hurried
away, Takao collapsed into the chair left vacant by her exit with a sigh. “At
least she acknowledges I’m a punk,” he snorted.


“I really
should have earned a few brownie points up front,” he began without preamble as
he sat across from her in the formerly quiet corner of the campus café a few
days later. For irony’s sake, he brought a brownie, setting it down and pushing
it towards her. Starved because of an oversight regarding time for breakfast,
she shoved a piece of it in her mouth, washing down the bite with luke-warm
coffee. “I mean, I did give you a heads up,” he continued when she didn’t reply
to his opening line.

Sighing, she slammed her
book closed. “What the hell are you talking about?”

He shrugged. “Well, you
know, usually in situations like this one, the girl is unsuspecting of the bet
because it’s made between two dudes. And then she’s all, “he likes me, he
really cares” blah, blah, blah, when really all he wants is to get in her
pants.” He met her eyes. “At least with me you know my end game exactly. I want
to screw you. And I’m damn good at it too, so why continue this game of cat and
mouse?”

Closing her eyes, she
took a deep breath before opening them once more. Her finger crooked in a
motion to come closer surprised him but Takao wasn’t about to let even the
littlest chance of wearing her down pass him by. Complying, he leaned further
over the table, their faces inches from one another’s. From this distance, he
could see the nuances of freckles on her face and was gratified to see
something akin to amusement in her eyes where previously there’d only been
hostility and annoyance. Reaching forward, she touched his cheek gently, mouth
parting to say, “Takao, I can assure you, if you were so blessed as to have me
in your bed, you would be the one falling for me.”

Her assertion made his
pulse race, a thick knot in his throat appearing that he swallowed
involuntarily; neither were missed by her. “But since that’s never going to
happen,” she continued, taking the rest of the brownie before standing up, “I
guess you’re safe from having your heart broken.”

Takao leaned back in his
chair, heart thundering against his ribcage. Her confidence elevated her from a
cute, quick screw to a fucking sexy piece of sweet ass he couldn’t wait to tear
into.


Another week passed by,
Takao practically driving Midorima up the wall with his endless chatter about
how he had to have _______, his plans of how to obtain the object of his now
obsession becoming more and more ridiculous.

“You could always try
being a gentleman,” offered his roommate.

“Heh? Me?”

Midorima looked at him
again. “You’re right, that’s too much to ask for. Seriously Takao, you should give
up, this has moved from slightly amusing to sadly pathetic.”

“It would only be
pathetic if what she said is true and it’s not. I haven’t fallen for her. No,
this isn’t pathetic, it’s persistent. I’m not going to lose.”

“Well, all is fair in
love and war and you’ve definitely chosen quite the opponent in _______-san,”
Midorima confirmed before walking out the door, leaving Takao to his own
devices.

Takao flopped down on
his bed, a frustrated sigh exiting his lips. What could he do? He knew over all
he was a cocky bastard (pun intended and Izuki would be proud he thought with a
smirk) but he’d also been told he was good in bed. He wasn’t selfish, he
actually really enjoyed giving pleasure as much as getting it. It was an odd
point of pride for him, since with most other things (other than basketball) he
was mediocre. Rolling over he grabbed his phone, its blue light illuminating
his face as he scrolled through his list of contacts. He’d coerced her number
out of a mousy freshman, one of the girls in ________’s study group.

Like he said, he knew he
was a bastard.

In her room, _________
sat exhausted with glazed eyes staring at her project. The words just weren’t
coming and she’d lost focus long ago. Yawning, she stood with the intention of
taking a shower, hoping a mundane task would help get her creativity flowing
again when the chime of her cell phone drew her attention back to the desk.

Against her home screen
were the words: What’re you doing?

Since the number was unknown
she thought perhaps she’d been texted in error but amended that consideration
when another text followed quickly after: This
is Takao btw

Groaning, she unlocked
the screen sending back: How did you get my number?

I have my ways.

Underhanded no doubt. It’s rude to gain people’s
private numbers without their permission. I have no desire to talk to you.

This isn’t talking, it’s texting, way
different.

Despite her best effort
not to, she snorted.

I know you just laughed, I can sense it. So,
now that we’re on a bit friendlier terms, I’ll ask again. What’re you doing?

Sighing she fell back
against the mattress of her bed. She was looking for a distraction any way and
what could be the harm in texting with Takao for a bit? As much as she didn’t
like him, he could be entertaining. A sly grin tilted her lips; she could tease
him a bit this way. Much as she didn’t want to encourage him to hope, getting
him riled up and then leaving him horny and frustrated did sound like fun.

Was just about to take a shower

There was a pause in his
reply making her giggle. He really was such a horn dog it was easy to press his
buttons. A moment later, three dots appeared followed by: Are you naked yet?

She rolled her eyes,
sending back: No, I was rudely interrupted

Back in his dorm, Takao
considered his options. This was the most he’d gotten to her to “talk” to him
since he started this whole thing. Difficult as it was to interpret tone
through text, he had the impression she was feeling playful and he could use
that to his advantage. It wasn’t his preferred method of seduction but it would
have to do.

I have a proposition for you

Another one?

Funny, but I’m serious

You? Serious? This must be good. What is it?

Ok, but you have to be 100% honest, no cheating,
understand?

I can’t understand unless you tell me

Fair enough. Anyway, my proposition is this:
if, right now, during our conversation I’m able to turn you on at all you have to let me have you.

Her thumb faltered in
reply, eyes widening at his brazen offer. He wanted…to sext with her? This was…dangerous.
She’d already been feeling the need for pressure release, her own hand doing a
good enough job but there was nothing compared to the feel of a body pressed
against her, hands roaming her curves, lips kissing her-

Shit, she was turning herself
on just thinking about having sex. And the longer she considered the fantasy
randomly started in her head, the more the nameless, faceless male morphed into…Takao.

“Damn it,” she hissed
tossing her phone away. This was too risky, not to mention risqué. She’d
promised herself never to write down something which could be used against her
later and sexting with Takao of all people was out of the question. Her eyes
darted back to the phone. Should she admit that she was already turned on? That
she could feel the burn of longing between her thighs and he hadn’t even said anything
remotely dirty? Only suggestive?

Was he really that good?

Shaking her head, she
decided on another avenue and picked up the phone once more.

The sound of his ring
tone made Takao startle, his eyes widening when he saw just who it was calling.

“Well hello there,” he
cooed over the line.

“Hey,” came her surprisingly
short reply. Normally she’d be laying into him so he already felt he was
gaining ground with her. Before he could ask the reason of her call she went
on, “I’m not willing to sext but…I’ll agree to your terms if you do it this
way.”

“This way being…phone
sex?”

“Technically it’s phone
attempt at seduction. So, are you game or not?”

He grinned. “Oh baby, I’m
game. I’m so game, I’m hard just hearing your voice.” If she was affected by
him, she hid it well. Silence continued so he went on, “Alright, usually with
phone sex there’s a give and take but I’ve got a dirty enough mind and mouth
for the both of us. Just lay there and enjoy. But remember,” he paused taking a
deep breath, “if you get turned on, you have to tell me.”

“If I have to tell you,
then really how good are you?” she teased back.

“Oh, this is already
going well. Shall we get started?”

“Make your best move,
Takao-kun.”

Takao took a deep
breath. “First, I’m gonna take off your shirt. Nice and slow, the material tickling
lightly over your skin waking up your nerve endings. They want me to touch
them, to caress them.”

Across the campus her
shirt did come off, the coolness of the room hardening her exposed nipples.

“Next I’d take off your
bra, tossing it to the floor, leaving your breasts exposed to my touch. I’d
palm them, molding and massaging, tweaking your nipples sending sensation
pooling to your cunt.”

She couldn’t stop a
breathy moan from escaping her lips and he smirked. Got her, hook, line and
sinker in the first two minutes, that had to be a new record. “I can hear you
like that, baby,” he confirmed. “How would you like my lips on your nipple?
Sucking, teeth nipping, my hand caressing and grasping the other?”

Lost to the sensation of
her own hand she whimpered, “Ye…yes.”

Takao stood quickly, the
fire in his blood making a jacket unnecessary. He walked briskly down the
stairs, but quietly so as not to bring her to suspicion. “When I’m done with
your breasts, I move down, kissing your stomach, licking your navel, tasting
every bit of skin that I can. You arch into my touch with want, only I can give
you what you need.” He could hear her breathing increase. “Are you touching yourself,
_________?”

“Yes,” she moaned and he
had to pause to adjust himself.  

“Such a bad girl,” he
growled, racing across the campus, which was an interesting feat considering
the firmness of his dick. He paused in the stairwell of her dorm, voice low and
husky. “Imagine your fingers are my tongue. I’m licking you just the way you
like, making you squirm, your hips canting up with each lap. I’ll bet you can
just see me, smiling up from between your legs, bringing you to nirvana.”

“Oh god, Takao,” she whispered,
the sound her sex audible through the line; she must have put him on speaker so
both her hands could be free.

“You want me, don’t you
_________? You want my tongue on your cunt, my skilled hands touching your flesh.
Tell me! Tell me you want me!”

“I want you Takao,” she
cried and he could hear her through her door where he stood outside her room.

“Open the door, baby, I’m
here.”

She rushed to the door,
flinging it open. Takao took in the sight of her, hair mussed from moving her
head back and forth across her pillow, fingers slightly sticky with the drying
juices of her core. Her eyes were wide, irises blown black with lust and
longing. He wasted no time and slammed the door behind him, tearing off his
shirt and shucking his jeans in under fifteen seconds. When his cock sprung
free he groaned in relief.

His hands clenched the
waistband of her shorts, yanking them off before he shoved her on the bed.
Without pause he drove between her legs, tongue licking from base to clit.

“Takao!” she shouted,
fingers clenching his hair roughly. He didn’t stop, rolling his tongue over her
clit mercilessly, driving her desire, making her soaked. He needed her ready
and loose so he pushed two fingers in, scissoring to stretch for his entrance. Her
hips rolled up, back arching severely under the power of his manipulation. “Takao….Takao…please.”

He moaned appreciation
against her lips, pulling away and wiping the slick of her core from his mouth.
Shooting up her body, he latched onto a pert nipple sucking hard. She squealed,
body writhing beneath him. He covered her mouth with his in a deep, long kiss
before whispering against them, “I’m going to fuck you now,” then he thrust his
cock deep into her warmth.

“Kaz…unari,” she
whimpered and he nearly came right there.

“That’s right, say my
name, baby, say it!”

“Kazunari!”

Her voice was loud and
wanton, the feel of her skin divine. Takao reveled in the sensation of her nails
dragging trenches in the flesh of his back. He thrust forward again then pulled
away, back and forth in a bruising pace against her. The bed squeaked as the headboard
smacked violently against the wall, the smell of sex filling his nostrils. Takao
was so turned on, so needful of release that it hurt. Reaching down, he
swiveled his fingers against her clit.

“Oh god, yes!” she
shouted, pulling him closer.

“That’s it baby, come
you wanna cum? You wanna cum for me?”

“Yes! Yes, yes, yes!”

“Then do it, cum hard!”

A keening wail exited
her mouth, body tensing, her inner walls squeezing his dick. “Fucking hell,” he
spat, pulling out just before he exploded. Much as he loathed to leave the
confines of her sex, he didn’t want to risk any accidents happening. His
breathing labored, sweat glistening on his brow as he grabbed a nearby towel
and wiped up the mess on her thighs.

She rolled over, sated,
and fell asleep. Looking at her in such a peaceful state, Takao felt a warmth emanate
from his chest outward. And when he realized what it was he cursed. “Damn it,
she was right.” But he would deal with that another time. For now, all he
wanted was to snuggle to her back and sleep.

So that’s exactly what
he did.

Anon comments

These two comments came
from the same person who wishes to remain anon but I couldn’t not share their
wonderful words and thank them publicly. These are the types of things which
keep us writers writing!


Thank you for letting me know! I’m sure that
I’ll love it, your writing is always great 😀 Just like the latest Kasamatsu
one-shot you wrote btw, 1000/10, would read over and over again and I’m not
even any huge fan of him
👌

I’m so pleased you
enjoyed it! It’s very flattering to know I’ve written a character well enough
to be enjoyed by someone who isn’t even a big fan of said character!

Hello, I just wanted to thank you A LOT for
this Imayoshi scenario you wrote, it was absolutely fantastic and I love it
with all my hart now. The way you portray him is so great, so IC I couldn’t
possibly wish for more, plus you hit me hard with Hanamiya feels there and
since I love to suffer so it was just
👌 Thank
you once more, you’re an amazing writer
Wish
you a lot of motivation!

Thank YOU a lot for
telling me! I get nervous writing him because he’s so clever and…cold? Like,
writing super emotionally controlled people can be a challenge for me, but I
really like Imayoshi and so to be told I portrayed him well and in character
put me over the moon! I’m also glad you felt I wrote Hanamiya correctly, he’s
another tough one for me to personify appropriately. Thank you so much for your
kind words and encouragement, they contribute heavily to my motivation!

hmmmm how about HC with Bad Boy Bokuto figuring out his goody goody S/O smokes weed? Thank you~ -Definitely not @serves-up

I’m so sorry these are so short and lame. I’m working on my head canon skills but they are rusty. 


  • The first time Bokuto smells that very distinct scent on her, he assumes it’s second hand exposure.
  • The second time he’s a bit skeptical that it would happen
    twice so rapidly. That and she seems to be munching more than usual.
  • After the third time there’s no doubt, he can see the haze
    in her eyes.
    • “Are you smoking pot?”
    • She pauses. “Maybe.”
    • He laughs. “Without me?”
  • When she complains she didn’t want to tempt him and risk his
    position on the team he laughs harder.
  • Aside, Akaashi advises, “Coach knows, he doesn’t care
    though cause it can help keep him calm.”
  • She tokes with Bokuto and Akaashi after that.

Happy (Belated) Birthday Bokuto!

So for Bokuto’s birthday, I asked admin Rachel Lauren @imagine-that-haikyuu for an
idea since she said she didn’t have time to write anything. She showed me the
song “Swim” by Fickle Friends and this is the result of listening to it. I hope
you enjoy!


Growing up with Bokuto meant guaranteed sleepovers
practically every weekend and days filled with random adventures. His vast
imagination came up with the best games and make-believe worlds, most of which
never really made sense but that didn’t matter. All that mattered was you and he
were together. By the time you entered second grade you were convinced you and
Bo were going to get married someday.

Always teaching me how
to be

When your folks are
not here to see

You crashing on the
floor with me

But I can’t sleep

That was until he moved away. That summer was the loneliest
you’d ever experienced, crying yourself to sleep every night, so overwhelmed
with sadness you felt you could drown in it. You’d promised each other to stay
in touch but kids are kids and the vast distance meant you couldn’t see each
other anymore. It just wasn’t practical for either of your parents to drive you
or Bo to visit. Writing had never been one of Bo’s strong points so letters
often went unanswered for months until eventually you stopped writing him altogether.

And I don’t wanna know

You’ve found another
place to go

I copy everything
practical

And for the last time
I am sure

Even at such a young age, it hurt you to think of Bokuto
building a life separate from you. That he didn’t need you anymore. You knew he
didn’t mean to hurt you when he missed calling on your birthday. And the one
time you did try calling him again, the family wasn’t living there anymore and
you supposed he just didn’t think to let you know he’d moved again.

The wounds of losing the object of your first “puppy love”
relationship eventually scabbed over and by the time you enter high school,
your childhood friend became a melancholy memory.

That is until his boisterous laugh cuts across the campus of
Fukurōdani Academy. Even in a much deeper cadence there is no mistaking it’s
him. Overcome with nostalgia, you shout, “Boboko!” the childhood nickname
flying out of your mouth.

Bokuto freezes, his golden eyes wide as he turns to look in
your direction, mouth hanging open in shock. His hair is two-tone now but the
look suits him.

Blinking a bit, he smiles widely, hollering your name as he
rushes towards you. As he gets closer, your eyes widen; he’s big. He’s always been larger than you,
but goodness did he fill out! A startled squeak erupts from your lips as he
picks you up in a bone crushing hug and whirls you around, heedless of anyone who
could be impacted. “I can’t believe you’re here!”

Putting you down but keeping a hand on your shoulder, he
turns to the calm faced male you saw him walking with and says, “Akaashi, this
is my best friend, _________!”

“Akaashi Keiji,” he says offering a hand which you shake, “pleased
to finally meet you.” Your confused expression makes him smile slightly. “Bokuto-san
may have mentioned you once…or a thousand times.”

You’re stunned, genuinely surprised that Bokuto ever talked
about you to anyone else.

But before you can further consider how to feel about the
fact that Bokuto talked about you to
other people but failed to talk to
you by keeping in touch, he’s already making his way towards what you
understand to be the gym. “We have to catch up, but I have volleyball practice right
now. Um, do you mind waiting for me?”

“Sure,” you answer before thinking, “I’ll just go to the library
and start on my homework.”

But as the hours go by and he still hasn’t shown up, you
begin to wonder if this was all a dream. More like a nightmare. Because now,
not only did you get your hopes up for a rekindled friendship, you find your
mind wandering more and more to the feel of Bokuto’s arms around you. And that is very dangerous thinking indeed.

It’s the same, it’s
just like then

When I was nine and
you were ten

I’m wishing we would
still be friends

Where we move is where
we end

 

In the end, you leave without seeing him, frustrated tears
stinging your eyes. The worst of it is, Bokuto never means to harm but, even
after all these years, he just somehow does.

Hey

I know what to feel
when you decide, oh why?

Hey

Where is the appeal
when you don’t try, try?

 

The next day at school, you don’t look for him. You don’t
want to feel like this. Why did your parents have to go away for a year and
leave you with your aunt? Why did you have to transfer to a new school? Why did
Bokuto have to be here of all places in the world?

Why-

Your thoughts cut off when someone grabs your shoulder
whirling you around. As your eyes land on Bokuto’s face, you gasp; he looks
livid. “I need to talk to you, now,” he says firmly, grabbing your wrist and tugging
you around the building.

“Bokuto, wait, we’ll be late-“

“I don’t give a shit,” he snaps harsh enough to close your
mouth like a trap.

He releases you, hands going to rest on his hips. His back
is heaving as he apparently tries to calm down. When he finally looks at you,
his expression is a mix between anger and hurt. “Where the hell were you last
night?”

Blinking in surprise, your mouth opens then closes. “I…I
waited but you…you didn’t come and-“

“Of course I came!” he shouts and you recoil into the wall.
Either he’s much more intimidating than you remember or he’s definitely
changed; you think it might be a mix of both. “I had no way to reach you and I
thought something happened to you! Shit, I ran around the entire fucking school
like a maniac. I had no idea where to even begin looking from there and
eventually had to go home. I didn’t get an ounce of sleep!

“Well, I waited for three fucking hours, Bo!” you yell back.

“I never said it would be early! We have a lot of work to do
and Akaashi and I were working on a new quick!”

“One, I have no idea what you’re even talking about. And
two, if you knew it would be a long time, why didn’t you say that? Or why didn’t
you make proper plans to see me? Like, I don’t know, eat lunch together, go to
a café on the weekend, something, anything
except leaving me behind again!”

And I don’t wanna know

You’ve found another
place to go

I copy everything
practical

And for the last time
I am sure

 

Bokuto is staring at you so intensely, you might catch fire
but you can see confusion in his eyes. “Bo,” you say more calmly, tears
threatening to spill, “you left me. I know it wasn’t your fault and you had to
go with your parents, but you stopped writing, you forgot our birthday calls, I…I
was shocked that Akaashi-san recognized my name. Honestly, Bo, for all these
years I was sure you’d forgotten about me.”

“I never, ever
forgot you,” he insists, voice lower. He steps forward, crowding you against
the wall but he’s no longer threatening; he looks like he’s ready to break. “I…I
lost my address book and my mom didn’t have your information anymore and…well
yeah, I got caught up in my new school and new friends and a new life but,” his
hand touches your face, his heat melting you in place, “I never forgot how you
made me feel.”

It’s your only way to
live

Three doors down and
one room in

I lose my mind amongst
your things

But I can’t swim

 

“Bo, we were just kids, what are you talking about?”

He swallows once, face flushing a light shade of pink as he
averts his eyes to the ground. “This…this is gonna sound really, really stupid considering how shitty of
a friend I was to you but,” he takes a deep breath before looking back in your
eyes, “I was convinced you were…like
my soul mate or something. I don’t know, I just,” he pauses again, his other
hand clenching the cloth over his heart, “I’ve had a deep, gaping hole in my
chest ever since I had to leave. For a long time, I didn’t really understand
what it was. But when I saw you yesterday,” he leans forward, eyes boring into
yours, “the hole filled up.”

Ooh ooh, ooh

You are not alone

Ooh ooh

For the last time I am
sure

 

Unable to stand it any longer, you tip up on your toes,
grazing his lips with your own. A split second later, Bokuto’s arms are around
you, holding you tightly, pulling you into a deeper kiss. Your hands find
purchase on his chest, the thumping of his heart reverberating against your
palms and you forget how to breathe.

Bokuto breaks away first, only to throw your arms around his
neck and then he’s kissing you again. It feels like he knows what he’s doing,
while you’re afraid you’re making a fool of yourself by your inexperience. However,
that melts away when he pants, “I’m so glad I waited for you.”

“What do mean?” you ask breathless.

“That was my first kiss,” he confesses.

“Mine too,” you admit smiling. Then leaning up, you kiss him
once more, murmuring against his mouth, “Happy birthday, Boboko.”

“Yeah,” he chuckles, pecking your cheek then drawing you
into a fierce hug, “it’s the best birthday yet.”

I can relate to Oikawa so much.

The immaturity (for me personally) is just part of a front to make him look like he’s okay, like a mask of confidence. He has to work extra hard because he isn’t a genius–I feel the same way. I envy geniuses. I pretend to be confident in what I’m doing while in truth I’m frustrated over the fact that I’m not as good as those who are naturally talented despite the many times I put in trying to master my craft

Thank you for sharing, that is a very good point. I think I had a similar consideration but forgot to include it but I’m glad to hear from others on why they relate to certain characters. I think to some degree we all envy those who seemingly have things handed to them, it’s part of human nature and that’s probably another reason why Oikawa is such a beloved character, people relate to that feeling, to that tendency. 

So I know your only taking certain asks, and I hope this is okay. But like I cannot seem to like Oikawa. And so many people do. And so many fanfics have him (I’ve ignored them all) and I just…I don’t want to ignore them anymore. But I don’t see why people like him. Could you try explaining why you do/if you do? I’d really greatly appreciate it.

Hi Anon! This is totally ok, I love discussing characters of
one of my fave animes.

Oh my Oikawa, lol, the little brat, right?

So, first off, I have NEVER read the manga, so if there is
more revealed about him in it I am not aware of it. All of my opinion is based
off watching the anime and reading him in fic.

I’ll put a spoiler warning here since I am going to be
talking specifics. Anon, I’m assuming you’ve seen all the anime as well.

I was like you when I was first introduced to his character.
I thought, “Ok, here’s the “villain” of this season.” And in a way, he was. But
so was all of Aobajosai. They were the obstacle to our precious crows succeeding
and when they lost against them I was pretty much crying. When they won, I was
cheering.

That was my first watch through of seasons 1 and 2.

Then, after the third season emotional rollercoaster, I went
back because I’m addicted and watched from season 1 again.

And I started to like Oikawa a little more.

I saw more how he’s so in tune with his team, how amazing he
is but how it’s bred from freaking hard work and not “natural” talent like
Kageyama. His backstory, instead of revealing the villain to me, exposed a
scared and very much still young boy, unable to handle responsibly the pressure
being put on him.

He had a breaking point, we all do, and yes, it shocking to
see him almost strike Kageyama, but I understood it a bit better. Did it excuse
it? No! But it made a little more sense to me.

Oikawa, for all his control on the court, is still immature
and annoying. But somehow, that’s become part of his appeal.

In my next point, we’re getting into the realm of reading
between the lines, subtext and inference.

I also really love Iwaizumi (and not just cause homeboy has
FAB arms!). He’s an amazing senpai who for all his gruff nature really cares
about his team; including Oikawa. But with him, it’s different, they’re friends as much as they are teammates.
For all the blows he deals Oikawa and the teasing Oikawa gives Iwaizumi you can’t
help but see a genuine friendship in their interaction (I do not ship them romantically. To me they are bros now and forever
but that’s my opinion).

All that to say, I almost feel like if Iwaizumi has found
redeeming qualities in Oikawa beyond his abilities as a volleyball player, maybe
I can see them too.

I see his dedication to get better (borderline obsession but
it is what it is).

I see his focus on making sure all of his team are
succeeding. He brings out the best in all
of them.

I see him being good to his family (he’s spending his day off with his nephew. He could be
doing anything and he chooses to do that). I mean sure, he could have been
forced into it but knowing Oikawa if he was don’t you think he’d be complaining
about it? I do, so that tells me he made a choice to spend time with him.

I see him giving advice to Kageyama despite his dislike of
him. Yes, he’s petty in how he does it, but he still does it. If he really didn’t want to, he’d tell him to go fly
a kite.

I see him indirectly compliment Kageyama as part of the
weirdo duo when he’s speaking with Ushijima.

I see him directly
compliment Hinata after the Date Tech victory.

When you go back and watch again with the goal of paying
more attention to the “secondary” characters other than Karasuno, there is so
much revealed. I mean, I don’t know about anyone else, but I was focused solely
on the crows the first time around because that’s who the story is centered on
first. Those are my boys, I want them to win no matter what.

But then I watch a second, a third, a fourth time and I gain
new favorites, I love each character a little more.

Including Oikawa.

I will also say, my enjoyment of his character has stemmed
from reading probably some of the very same fics you’ve been avoiding. And I
get it, I do. If you don’t like a character, why read about them? But I think
if you were to give them a chance, you might be surprised how much you start
falling for him because there are SO MANY talented authors who draw out all
that subtext I mentioned earlier. They dive deep into his character and create
head canons (or maybe stay in canon with the manga for all I know about it)
that I find myself going right along with because they fit.

I’m sure this is a much longer answer than you were
anticipating and most of it probably seems like random rambling, but I hope it
in some way conveys why I am now a fan of Oikawa and think he does deserve
another chance.

If you have any further questions or want to talk more I’m
available through asks or DM.

That goes for anyone!

Thanks for asking my opinion, I’m humbled that you would
want it. 😊

Okay, okay lemme see here…. for a Bad Boy AU…. using Furihata, Yamaguchi, Okamura, Sakurai, and Yaku. Basically, the guys secretly being gang leaders, like, they hide it from their teammates, schoolmates, girlfriend… their everyday personalities are actually mild facades they use so no one would guess what they do after school lets out. One day, GF finds out because she is almost assaulted by a rival gang and the guys come to her rescue. Mild comical fluff? (if that is even possible) XD

I tried writing this in a style I’ve seen @sfw-haikyuu-nsfw
employ where there is a flowing narrative that incorporates all the characters
in “one” scene. I’m actually pretty pleased with how this turned out except that I completely forgot your request for “mild comical fluff” because I had a brief summary of the ask…whoops! Thanks for being ok with it changing, I hope you like it!


The shock of having her
feet knocked from under her and being pinned to the cold concrete stole her
voice momentarily. But then she’s screaming bloody murder. Clawing and biting
at her attacker she tries to get away but he’s too strong. Just when she feels
the tear of her shirt, her assailant is yanked off of her. Her eyes widen when
she sees who her rescuer is.

 

“You piece of shit, I thought I told you to stay out of my
turf!” Her eyes widen; she’s never
heard Yamaguchi use such language
ever. And his gaze is so hard and fierce she begins to wonder if he has a dual
personality. He stands rigid in a stare down with her attacker. “You best get
out of here if you know what’s good for you,” Yamaguchi almost growls and she
shivers. As he turns to look at her, he sees her flinch, the motion bringing
dullness to the fire burning in his eyes.


“_______,” Yaku
begins, reaching out hand, “Please I can explain-“

“Morisuke look out!” she shouts and he turns just in time to
dodge the sucker punch aimed at his head.

“You bastard!” he yells, moving swiftly to throw a punch of
his own.

She remains frozen, eyes wide as Yaku bobs and weaves, throwing
punches and kicks while obsorbing the same. She knew he had a temper from time
to time but this…this is something completely different.

And he knows what he’s doing. She gasps as more gang members
enter the darkening alleyway, faces full of ill intent.


Furihata knows he
has to get the upper hand and fast. He’s proven good at watching other’s
backs, but fighting on his own has always been more difficult. However, with
________ here, he knows he has no choice but to win. She’s depending on him
to protect her, even if she does currently appear to be just as afraid of him as
the asshole who attacked her.

Maybe more because suddenly he’s like a stranger to her. His
distraction leaves him open, the result being a swift kick to the gut which
takes him to the ground. In no time, he’s surrounded, his girlfriend screaming
in the background as he takes blow after blow.


Okamura covers his
head, irritated that he let his guard down so much that these ass wipes were
able to take advantage of it and bring him down. Blood is obscuring his vision
and it’s getting more difficult to breathe, no doubt thanks to the steel toed kicks to the
ribs he’s taken.

He’s finally able to reach the gun hidden in his waist band,
one shot then another echoing against the brick of the buildings. The deafening
explosions startle more than maim his attackers, his shots wild due to an
inability to see and a desire to make sure he’s not firing anywhere near where
________ is standing.

For the first time ever, he’s thankful to hear her screams.
It means she’s alive.


As the last of the punk asses who dared to mess with him and
his own flee the scene, Sakurai lays
still on the ground, too exhausted to move, his injuries making themselves
known with a vengeance as his adrenaline wears off. With tremendous effort, he
lifts his head, able to see _______ still standing frozen near the dead end.

His call of her name is weak but it seems to rouse her from
her stupor, her body flying forward to his position on the ground.

As she kneels next to him, he reaches up a bloodied hand to
her face, touching her gently. “I’m sorry,” he whispers before fainting.

Unsure what to do, she calls Aomine. Though she’s practically in
hysterics he manages to calm her down enough to get the information he
needs to come get them. On the way to their private hospital, she tries to pump him
for information but Aomine insists she wait to talk to Sakurai. 

After all, it’s
his story to tell.

HCs on Aomine, Kagami, Kuroo, Daichi and Ukai having a Bonnie and Clyde kind of relationship with their s/o

Aomine

  • If you’re threatened, he shoots first and asks questions
    later.
  • Will absolutely put himself in the line of fire to protect
    you. He knows you can handle yourself but it’s in his nature to protect you.
  • Overall, leaves the leg work to his and your cronies; he
    just shows up for the big show downs.

Kagami

  • Will quite literally give you the shirt off his back.
    Anything and everything you need, he’ll provide (legally or not).
  • But he appreciates that you have a partnership. He may be an
    alpha but when it comes to his mate he prefers looking to his side, rather than
    behind him for you.
  • That doesn’t mean he won’t still try to talk you out of big
    jobs or rumbles. He can’t help but want you safe even if you both chose this
    life.

Kuroo

  • The two of you started out as best friends really, you were
    the only one who truly called him on his bullshit. Over time, he fell in love
    with your snark and ability to lead.
  • Thinks you look hot AF with a gun in your hand. Add a
    cigarette and he’ll damn near swoon.
  • Trusts you to take care of yourself, but won’t hold back his
    opinion if he thinks you’re being too reckless.

Daichi

  • Even though he met you “in the life” he strives hard to keep
    you out of it whenever possible. He doesn’t mean to be chauvinistic, it’s
    just his way of showing he loves you.
  • But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t respect you. He knows you
    can take down an armed thug without a weapon no problem.
  • If the need ever arose, he would drop everything (including
    volleyball) to go on the run with you. He never wants to be without you by his
    side.

Ukai

  • Appreciates your no-nonsense attitude and the fact he
    doesn’t have to watch over you 24/7.
  • Appreciates even more your ability to keep the gang of young
    ones the two of you have taken under your wings in line. No one messes with
    “mama”.
  • Despite the above, he will hunt down without mercy anyone
    who even threatens you and heaven help them if they manage to injure you at
    all.