how does a relationship Sakusa Kiyoomi taste like?
Kiyoomi knew that with his job there would come distance in your lives, since every now and then he’d need to be away for games and won’t always be with you. So with time you had to start sharing a google calendar to see when you can call or pick him up from the airport, but one time he accidentally spoilt your birthday surprise by writing down his plan for the day in the shared calendar instead of his personal one. You still acted surprised by everything he had done, but the memory of the expression Sakusa made when you eventually said where he wrote all about it still makes you laugh.
He’s a sucker for subtle touch, although he doesn’t like PDA, linking pinkies or feeling your head on his shoulder in long lines grounds better than anything. Each time you have to attend dinner together, whether it’s with family or his team, Kiyoomi makes sure to have his hand on your leg under the table.
Doesn’t usually get into arguments with you, establishing middle grounds was one of the foundations of your relationship after all, but whenever you get into minor fights, he needs some time alone, not to punish with silence but to understand where both of you were coming from before suggesting a compromise.
Only time he ever willingly answered rumours was the time both of you were seen with his nieces and people assumed Kiyoomi managed to get married and have kids without anyone noticing, safe to say watching him type out a straight to the point post was about as entertaining as it gets.
Loves getting you jewellery, he’s seen it growing up, his father giving watches to his brother, mother gifting earrings or bracelets to his sister, so ever since the two of you got together it became a normal occurrence to look for pieces that would suit you. But his personal favourite is the promise ring on your finger that’s been there since the last year of high school.
Is conflicted 24/7, as much as he wants to show you off, with every ounce of attention you’re getting he wants to do nothing but keep you to himself.
His curls get messy every morning, some time ago it became the reason why he began styling it in the first place, trying to tame them, but when both of you finally moved in together - you brushing his hair and helping him keep it neat for the day became part of the routine.
Cherishes every moment spent together, people don’t take Kiyoomi for a sentimental person but there’s a plethora of photos and mementos plastered all him of you, the omamori you had made for him back when he was playing for his university’s volleyball team, polaroids tied to a string in your bedroom, you splayed out on the couch in his hoodie as his phone’s wallpaper. Atsumu has picked up on the keychains he carried on his bags, the only spots of colour contrasting with his otherwise minimalistic belongings.
You knew family means a lot to him, back in the day seeing them for the first time made you feel intimidated, like you had to impress them or prove your loyalty to their son. But now that you’ve practically become a part of it, Kiyoomi’s grandmas coo over you each time they see you at another family event. And seeing you fit so well at that empty spot at the table beside him is all he could ask for.
more kiyoomi here: 1 & 2