This time the Away Games were held at Shinzen High and the penalty was running up a steep hill behind the school.The team soon began their matches.First being paired with Fukurodani, Bokuto glanced over to Karasuno’s side to see (M/n) stretching ready to be put in the game which only riled him up more.
“Hey!Hey!Hey! Akaashi, (M/n)-chan is playing!”
He grinned turning to their setter who glanced at the masked boy before nodding.
“Are you sure you should be happy, he’ll be quite some trouble,”
“Who cares!He’ll get to shine!”
Bokuto exclaimed as stars were in his eyes, Akaashi sighed but a small smile surfaced. Bokuto was a bit right about that.The game was going okay but not that well for Karasuno. Everyone was trying out their new moves they had developed over the last week but they failed miserably.(M/n) was able to get some one-touches in but it was hard for the rest to follow up.The match was gonna end soon,Akashi sighed as he thought.
“Another win…”
He glanced towards the masked boy who ran to set the ball, he looked intensely focused, Akaashi watched closer as he suddenly he felt a bad feeling fill him.(M/n) looked at the ball falling towards him, he seemed ready to call out someone until his eyes widened for a split second before removing the look immediately remaining his composure. Akaashi noticed the look as he looked closer to (M/n), (M/n) gulped before looking towards Hinata jumping who was acting as a decoy before setting the ball towards him earning a point.The team cheered praising the two boys. Fukurodani was reassuring each other but Akaashi could only keep his eyes on (M/n).He looked completely fine now, smiling with the team as they routed their positions.Something wasn’t right..There was something about that look. Akaashi couldn’t tell what it was but he was going to find out, he was going to keep a closer eye on him from now on cause something is telling him…
This week is not gonna be full of sunshine and rainbows
The rest of the day was full of lost matches and penalty runs up and down the steep hill behind the school.(M/n) was exhausted he could drop onto the ground the moment he could.The day soon came to and end, (M/n) sat by the side of the court resting from all the penalties but of course his rest quickly came to an end when he was approached by his three friends.He sighed softly to himself before looking at his three friends one missing with a deadpanned look as if knowing what they were gonna say. Bokuto and Kuroo had full on huge grins as Akaashi had no choice but to trail along as he sighed.Without any warning, Bokuto grabbed (M/n)’s hand pulling him up which startled him slightly.
“Hey!(M/n) come on!I wanna see those blocks of yours again!”
(M/n) groaned slightly as he was dragged by Bokuto walking ahead while Kuroo and Akaashi both walked beside him.(M/n) looked at Kuroo who smiled at him amusedly as (M/n) raised a brow at him. Kuroo would easily read his look.
“What about you?’
“Ah I gotta whip a first year in shape..”
Kuroo smugly yet annoyed as he pointed to the tall silver haired male who (M/n) just noticed was walking behind them talking with Yaku who looked like he was getting ready to turn in for the night.(M/n) looked at the tall mall curiously before turning his attention to Kuroo again seemingly asking another question through their minds.
“Where’s Kenma?”
“Oh, he went ahead for tonight, probably talking with shrimpy..”
Kuroo explained which (M/n) nodded along to as soon Bokuto joined into their mind reading conversation. Akaashi kept quiet however, keeping a keen eye on the masked boy. (M/n) was hiding something, he could feel it but he had to confirm it first.Lev was complaining about practicing receives with Kuroo or basically practicing receives at all to Yaku who only scolded him in return, however, he gave the now quiet laughing boy glances every now and then.This was his chance!He’ll finally get to know the boy!The five of them went over to another building.(M/n) stretched one more time as he went with Akaashi to get the volleyballs. Lev was groaning as Kuroo kept yelling at him on how to receive until Bokuto and Kuroo noticed someone from Karasuno. Kuroo smirked as he called out.
“Oi!You’re Karasuno’s middle blocker right?”
Catching (M/n)’s attention as he walked over to the entrance seeing the familiar blonde, with a smile he called out while waving.
“T-Tsuki!”
Tsukishima turned full looking at the bleaming male while the other two by the entrance quickly glared at the middle blocker much to his confusion.Going back to the subject at hand, Bokuto asked him.
“Come and block my spikes!We could use another blocker.”
(M/n) quickly nodded trying to encourage Tsuki to the idea. Tsuki however tried to get out of it making excuses and such but (M/n) wasn’t having it.He pouted softly behind the mask as he went out confusing the three males.(M/n) walked to Tsuki grabbing his wrist while dragging him to the gym, once Tsuki knew what the situation was he tried to pull out of it which only cause (M/n) to pull him in faster.
‘C….C-Come o-on!’
(M/n) grinned as Tsuki sighed giving in. Bokuto and Kuroo were still giving the blocker some glares for getting (M/n) to speak when Tsuki noticed he merely smirked at the two before freeing himself from (M/n) grip and instead held his hand as he walked in pulling (M/n) instead. (M/n) blushed at the surprise attack but slightly applauded himself for getting Tsuki to join as he showed a thumbs up to the other two oblivious to the two who looked ready to murder someone. In result, Kuroo was training with Lev while (M/n) was with Tsuki blocking Bokuto’s spike with Akaashi’s sets. Bokuto was able to get pass Tsuki a bunch of times and so (M/n) decided to come in and give a hand.He stood next to Tsuki with a smile. Tsuki raised a brow at him, (M/n) looked as if he was about to speak but midway stopped.Instead he gave Tsuki a closed eye smile with a look that said.
“Trust Me~”
Akaashi took note of the quick decision changes (M/n) had been making.He still couldn’t put a finger on it but he wasn’t gonna give in just yet. Akaashi setted as Bokuto spiked.The two jumped to block as Bokuto looked to the side changing it to a cross section.(M/n) quickly took noticed as he set one foot down pushing him back up but a bit away from the net resulting in a one touch.
“O-One….T..T-Touchie!”
Tsuki looked almost in amazement but not letting it show, he soon remembered earlier in the game with (M/n) saving the balls with one-touches. Bokuto gripped his hair in frustration.
“Wahhhh!(M/n)-chan your one-touches return!”
Bokuto declared dramatically, (M/n) chuckled as Akaashi almost wanted to smack Bokuto. Tsuki looked at the secret middle blocker which (M/n) returned with a confused look.
“You say you’re a middle blocker though you only do one-touches..”
Tsuki pointed out which helped (M/n) understand what Tsuki was asking.Unsure of how to reply, Akaashi decided to help (M/n) and fill Tsuki in on the information.
“One-touches still save the ball, (M/n) isn’t as tall as normal players so he takes advantage of it by catching people off guard with it.Though he can’t jump as high, he can still save the ball, he purposely stays a bit away from the net to at least catch the ball in a one touch than slamming the ball down.It helps a lot for the team cause his one-touches never fails to save it..”
Akaashi explained briefly, which Tsuki understood why (M/n) doesn’t do a full block.(M/n) nodded along thanking Akaashi for helping however soon he felt an arm wrap around his shoulder, looking up (M/n) saw a smirking bedhead beside him.
“Yeah yeah~(M/n)’s one touches are great and all but the best way to block is to slam down it down, now that’s a proper block~,”
Kuroo said his smirk growing wider,(M/n) pouted as he poked Kuroo’s side which quickly cause him to let go as he rubbed his side crying at (M/n) who ignored him. (M/n) looked over to the first year Kuroo was supposedly training to see him face first on the ground.He sweatdropped thinking.
“Is he dead…”
Kuroo seemed to pay no mind to it as he wanted to switch with (M/n) taking his spot much to Tsuki’s disappointment as he stared at Kuroo glaring who only smirked back at him.(M/n) sighed deciding he’ll take Kuroo’s spot as well. Ignoring whatever was doing on over with the other four, (M/n) walked over to the first year laying on the floor, just to make sure he was still living he crouched down and poked him slightly. As he was gonna go in with another poke, though the stranger seemed to suddenly jump back to life sitting up which startled the masked boy slightly as the tall male took a deep breathe before sighing his eyes still closed. (M/n) wasn’t sure of what to do as the silver male soon opened his eyes to see the masked boy right in front of him.It took him a second realise before the boy he’d been wanting to meet for so long was right in front of him.All of a sudden, the silver haired male quickly placed both of his hands on his shoulders which surprised (M/n) a bit a small blush forming as he tilted his head slightly confused as the tall male quickly beamed.
“Wahh! You’re Karasuno’s setter right!?”
(M/n) still in the dark nodded nervously which only made the beaming boy more happier.
“Ahh!Nice to meet you !I’m Haiba Lev!”
Lev announced brightly which (M/n) chuckled lightly at, quite interest in the boy, he pointed over to one of Lev’s hands, confused he took one of his hands off of (M/n)’s shoulders as (M/n) softly took his big hand into (M/n)’s small ones. Lev blushed slightly at the mini contact as he watched (M/n) softly wrote onto his hand.Lev couldn’t help but stare at (M/n)’s features.
“(M-..M-M/n)..”
(M/n) stuttered as he finished writing his name which caught Lev a bit off guard at hearing his soft voice.His blush might be a bit more noticeable but he didn’t care all he could do was look at (M/n) as he smiled at him behind his mask.
“Oi! Lev stop flirting and practice your receives!”
Lev was stopped out of his trance as he yelled back in returned a “Yes!”. (M/n) chuckled softly as Lev and him stood from where they where sitting.
“Hey, (M/n) come back here,”
Kuroo tried to get (M/n) to return to the others, however (M/n) only turned to him pulling his mask down slightly stucking his tongue out at him before pulling it back up immediately. Kuroo felt his eye twitch as (M/n) went over to Lev to help him practice his receives. The four seemed dumbfounded completely forgetting their practice and could only watch the two first years interact. Lev almost seemed flattered yet extremely happy. (M/n) first tested Lev’s receives skills and it was an epic fail indeed. (M/n) sweatdropped watching Lev’s failed receives before stopping the boy from another miserable receive as he went in to help him. Lev watched confusedly as (M/n) went behind him. (M/n) soon realised Lev’s big form which could barely compare to his tiny form, he couldn’t go behind him to help him out, so instead he stood in front of his holding his hands. Lev’s face quickly flushed at the contact as (M/n) seemed too focused to realised Lev’s red face and four murderous auras behind him. Once he thinks it was alright looked up to Lev as if telling him to try this hand position. Lev still blushing at the mini contact as he nodded seeming to understand what (M/n) meant. (M/n) went in as he tossed the ball, Lev once again tried but yet again failed miserably. (M/n) sighed, there wasn’t much he could do. Lev watched as (M/n) thought hard of how to help Lev’s receives better and that’s Lev had an idea himself. Lev went over to (M/n) getting him out of his thoughts as he looked at Lev with a tilted head.
“(M/n)-san!How do you receive?”
Lev smiled brightly plotting something in his head, (M/n) confused as he stood in a receiving position, as he was gonna turn to Lev to ask what he was thinking of, until he felt a large figure loom behind him as long arms and big hands wrapped over his tiny hands. Now it was (M/n)’s turn to blush deeply as Lev loomed behind him as his chest almost touching his back. (M/n) looked back at Lev nervously who only smiled reassuringly.
“This way I’ll know how you receive!”
Lev said as he urged (M/n) to try, still quite unsure of the idea he nodded as he grabbed the ball and tossed it to himself. Lev quickly latched onto (M/n) hands as (M/n) along with Lev’s arms received the ball perfectly. Lev beamed finally being able to receive for the first time.
” Wahh! I did it!”
Lev said as he let go of (M/n)’s hands and instead hugged (M/n) from the back and twirled in circles. (M/n) yelped out in surprised as he latched onto Lev afraid but smiled nervously at Lev happy for him. Kuroo looked ready to throw a basketball not even a volleyball at Lev, Bokuto also seemed intrigued by the idea. Akaashi warned them which caused Kuroo and Bokuto to momentary stop their actions as their eye twitched glaring at the silver hair as Tsuki was thinking that it was a bad idea leaving (M/n) with these idiots.Soon Lev eventually let go which took (M/n) a while to regain his balance once again. Lev smiled almost proud at himself for getting this far without being murdered yet. After (M/n) could finally stand he turned to Lev as he grabbed another ball. Lev looked at him confused until he was filled with dread when he realised what he meant. (M/n) smiled innocently as he mind readingly told Lev.
“Now it’s your turn,”
Lev felt chills, he wasn’t sure if it was the way (M/n) looked so innocent while the way his words that came out weren’t so much the same or the fact he’ll have to receive perfectly without (M/n) hand as a guide but then he thought to himself if he could receive perfect, maybe (M/n) might give him a hug instead. The idea intriguing him as he got into position. (M/n) was slightly joking at the statement but wanted to see how this will go, so he went for a toss. Lev did his best to remember how it felt when he held onto (M/n) hands as he prayed and received. Much to everyone’s shock, it was perfect. (M/n) didn’t even expect at all, he was quite proud at Lev. Lev cheered to himself as he looked at (M/n) who seemed happy as he smiled to Lev. Using this perfect receive to his advantage he ran to (M/n).
“I received it!’
(M/n) nodded fully aware but it seems Lev wanted more.
“Nee, (M/n) if I could receive perfectly tomorrow, can I get a prize from you?”
(M/n) quite confused yet intrigued by the idea he asked softly.
“p-prize?”
Lev grinned wider announcing loudly.
“A hug!”
(M/n) blushed a bit at the idea, Kuroo and Bokuto seemed to walk over to the storage room, Akaashi this time didn’t even try to stop them as Tsuki was close to dragging (M/n) out of the room. Lev mentally prayed to himself, after not getting a response he plan to just play it off as a joke.
“May-“
“..S-..S-Sure..’
Lev paused as well as everyone else in the room, (M/n) smiled shyly nodding agreeing to Lev’s deal. Completely caught off guard Lev shouted to confirm.
“Really!?”
(M/n) nodded, just as Lev was gonna go in for another hug out of happiness he was stopped by a voice.
“You better make sure you don’t fail then…”
Lev froze slightly at the now since the dark auras coming out of the storage room as Kuroo yelled out.
“Or else penalty for you is doubled!”
“Eh!?”
“Trippled!”
Lev dropped in dread as the pressured built it.He really wanted his prize but the thought of failing and the penalty upped, he turned to (M/n) for help, to at least ask him to help lessen the penalty but all (M/n) did was smile innocently as he gave Lev a thumbs up. Who only fell more in dread. (M/n) did his best to encourage the boy patting his back in support. Lev felt comforted and as he was about to dramatically thank him, a basketball came into contact with his chest before Lev could touch (M/n) again. (M/n) was a bit startled as he stared at the presumably “dead” body as he looked at the culprit. Bokuto had thrown the ball as Kuroo pouted.
“Hey..I wanted to throw it.”
Kuroo complained while Bokuto beamed in glory. (M/n) sweatdropped as he looked at the two with a looked that asked.
“You killed him..”
 “He’ll be fine~”
Kuroo reassured as he grabbed (M/n)’s wrist pulling him away from the now “dead” body. (M/n) gave the body one last worried glance before letting Kuroo drag him back to the group. Returning back to their practice, Kuroo and Tsuki were blocking Bokuto’s spikes. (M/n) didn’t pay much mind to them as he stood to the side of the court lost in his thought of the recent feeling he’s been getting. That is until he noticed Kuroo said something to Tsuki which made him storm out. He sighed as he smacked Kuroo even if he didn’t know what he said, he had a clue. Kuroo rubbed his arm where (M/n) hit and pouted. (M/n) was extremely exhausted, he yawned softly which caught the last three people in the room to surround him.
“It’s getting late..”
Akaashi mentioned in which (M/n) nodded to, he decided it was time to turn in for the night, he turned to the three.He smiled softly as he was ready to say his last words for the day until he felt something again. He paused midway which Akaashi noticed instantly. (M/n) took in a small gulp before saying softly.
“G….G-Goodnight…”
The others said the same as ruffling his hair as Akaashi replied unsurely. (M/n) waved to them one last time before going ahead to shower. Kuroo and Bokuto where talking amongst themselves.
“Hey!Hey!Hey! Do you think there could have been a way to sneak him into our team’s room?”
“Noway!Even if we could, I’d take him first!”
The two argued as Akaashi could only stare at the gym exit where (M/n) walked out of, what he’s gathered so far, he can defiantly confirmed that something was wrong, now that he’s sure, he won’t let (M/n) go about this alone..
He was going to confront him tomorrow..Â
(M/n) had just finished showering, he was walking back to the classrooms where they would be sleeping in while wiping his hair dry with a towel, suddenly something came to mind as he saw the familiar figure in a split second as he stopped and stood still. He paused all motion immediately. He took in a nervous gulp as he pulled the towel away from his hair placing it over his shoulder, he clenched his towel with both hands tightly before letting it lose and continued walking back.
“Maybe it was nothing…”
or was it?
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