Depend On Me

2. First Encounter

It was started when you were watching Inter-High volleyball between Karasuno and Aoba Johsai. It was obvious that you were supporting Karasuno, the place you studied at. You shouted for all of the members of the team, especially your crush, Nishinoya Yuu. No, you didn't shout out his name directly, you just yelled 'fighting Karasu no' or 'fly high'.

You had a crush on him since you entered school and watched him introduced volleyball club to freshmen. He's cute, a little bit noisy sometimes, and even if his height is [as tall as/taller than/lower than] you, you still like him either way. But sadly, you never confessed to him and he never recognized who you were. You just kept your feelings to yourself, but you would tell him about your feelings if he won the game.

"[Y/N]-chan! Look! Oikawa senpai will do service! Aaahh~ he's really cool!"

Your friend told you while watching the boy who called 'Oikawa Senpai' from Aoba Johsai held the ball and prepared for the service. You didn't understand why the girls shouted for him, and especially your friend right now, instead yelled and supported her volleyball school club, she yelled for a person in her school's rival. You admitted, he's charming, handsome and overall, he's attractive. But that didn't mean you would fall for him anyway. You just didn't like a famous person and befriended with them. It just made you felt small because they would busy with their 'fangirls' or 'fanboys' and would ignore you like the wind.

"[Y-Y/N]-chan...Did he. Did he wave his hand to me?"

Your friend said as her eyes never left from his figure. You sighed before looking at the brunette to confirm and nodded. After that, she was acting like a fangirl got a notice from her idol, blushing mess, yelling while crying. You tried to ignore her and focus on watching the game.

It was until match point for Aoba Johsai and Karasuno looked desperate. But not until they got cheers from their coach and everyone who supported them. You were praying that there would be a miracle happening.

Well, maybe it wasn't their luck.

They lost.

Your heart shattered, you knew how it felt when you lost something you were fond of. Your eyes watched Nishinoya's moves and you couldn't handle your tears anymore. You wanted to run to him and hugged him, telling him that it would be alright, there were still a lot of chances to win another game. But how could it happen when he didn't even know you? You remembered about your vow. About confessing your feelings to him if he won the game. But now, it doesn't matter anymore. You would confess to him, now or never.

"[your friend name], I will go to the restroom."

You excused yourself to follow Nishinoya exited from the place, until he stopped in front of machine drink which was a quiet place. You hid for a while, prepared your mental before confessing. Whatever his answer was, you would never go down. You took a deep breath before walking into him, yet only to find him cried silently. Your eyes widen then immediately approached him.

"N-Nishinoya senpai.." You called his name softly and he looked at you, eyes watering.

"I-I'm sorry if I'm interrupting you. I-I know you feel down right now. But please, don't think that you didn't do your best for the team. I watched the game till the end and I couldn't take my eyes off from how you kept the ball from touching the floor. It made me gasped and "hwaaa.." I don't know it just made my eyes sparkling in amazingness and admiration. You are amazing, Nishinoya senpai. You're like the guardian of the team. I admire you since you introduced how libero looks like to the first year. I love your cheerfulness. So please, Nishinoya senpai.. Don't get down. Please keep fighting."

You assured him while smiling till you didn't realize what you've done. He looked at you, confused. "I-I'm sorry. I-I mean.. E-Everyone also did their best! A-ano... You all are amazing! A-and---"

"YES! I WILL TAKE A REVENGE TO THAT OIKAWA TOORU WHO HAS TAKEN EVERY GIRL'S ATTENTION!" He said while clenched his fist full of spirit. You saw his personality came back again and it made you smile. He realized then said, "But, who are you?"

Your heart hurt when you heard that question. You were still a stranger for him.

"I-I'm [Y/N][L/N] from 1-C." You introduced yourself.

"I see... I'm sorry for not recognize you. By the way, thanks." He responded as he looked at you in the eyes. You felt your heart skipped a beat. "Thank you for cheering me and maybe, we can befriend?"

'Only a friend, huh?'

"Sure!" You answered gladly.

"Okay then, see you [L/N]. I'll go back to the team!" Nishinoya said as he ran and waved his hand towards you.

"See you, Nishinoya senpai." You kept your smile as you waved your hand back. When he already disappeared from your sight, your smile faded. Thinking about his friend-zoned. You sighed. "He isn't wrong. It was too soon for me to confess and I would be embarrassed if I get rejected right? Also, didn't I just assured him? Saying it will be okay instead I love you? That didn't count confessing of course... So we better start as a friend.." You tried to smile but still, it felt bitter.

"[Y/N]-chan!!!" You jumped a little hearing your friend called your name from behind. "I was looking for you in the restroom, but you weren't there." She continued as she tried to catch her breath after running.

"A-ah. I'm sorry about that.." You scratched your nape, apologizing. Suddenly, you heard a noise from outside. Both of you immediately looked out from the window only to find Oikawa's fangirls surrounded him and gave him congratulations. O-oh.. This was bad news for you, because-

"[Y/N]-chan! Let's also give him a congratulations!"

'Here we go..'

"No, not us. Just you." You corrected. "You know why don't you give our volleyball school club assuring words to keep them from getting down instead congratulate him?"

"Oh.. C'mon [Y/N]-chan.. I will do that later. Now I want to see Oikawa senpai."

"You've seen him."

"Pleaseeeee..." She pleaded and you couldn't resist again. So you joined her to see Oikawa.

This was the first uneasy feelings you felt. Your gut told you not to follow your friend's request. It felt like you would get through so many troubles after this. Too bad, you ignored this feeling...

Before you knew it, you already arrived, five meters behind him.

"C'mon, [Y/N]-chan." [your friend name] insisted as she pulled your hand.

"You go. I'll wait here." You said as you didn't move your feet while being pulled by her. But still, that didn't guarantee if your feet could stand still at your place. They moved forward eventually.

"What are you doing?" The voice snapped you both from pulling section.

"O-Oikawa senpai!" Your friend said after released her grip from your wrist.

"Oh? You are the girl...-"

"Yes!! The one that you gave a waving hand." She continued his words before he spoke. He smiled in response. "O-Oikawa senpai. Congratulations."

"Thank you." He responded and suddenly he stared at you.

"If you think I will also congratulate you, you wrong. I'd rather congratulate my school, Karasuno volleyball club for their well-played today."

"I-I'm sorry, Oikawa senpai for her act--ouch."

"Why did you apologize? I'm not 'sorry', bye." You said as you rolled your eyes when you said 'sorry' after hitting your friend's head playfully, then went away.

"[Y/N]-chan, wait! Excuse me." She shouted and then ran after you.

Little did you know that the brunette man already took interests in you.