Atsumu hasn't texted me or anything and it's almost to our lunch time. Honestly, it did upset me because I couldn't help but to notice that Atsumu is someone who has his own pride and ego. He's almost similar to Suna but still, he's the sweetest. It just, sometimes I couldn't help but to feel sad and upset with his attitude. I didn't know why was he that upset just because I refused to have him sleeping in my camp. It's not like I'm leaving him behind or anything. I just wanted to make this trip a friendly one. He should have understood me better but instead, he chose to be upset and mad about it. Not forgetting how he shouted at me earlier, I would have cried if Suna and Osamu weren't there. He had never yelled or shouted at me and that surprised me the most.
I let out a sigh. Maybe I should start expecting less from him. Maybe this is just a minor challenge for me, for us as a couple. I was just feeling scared of what awaits us in the future. I can't predict or imagine how worst can our argument and misunderstanding could be. Thinking about being in a bad situation with Atsumu saddened me. I just wanted to live a happy life with the person I love, and that person is him. I looked at my phone's wallpaper. It was a picture of me and Atsumu. The smile he had on his face, it's one of my favorite features of him. He has the best smile and his smiles assure me that I'm loved by him. I smiled bitterly and continued unpacking stuff.
"Y/N..." Atsumu called me with his soft voice. It was slow but I could hear it clearly. I got up and walked to the door, opening it, and saw him standing. He looked at me with his sad eyes. We locked our gaze on each other and remained silent for the first few seconds. "Can I come in?" he asked. I looked down, replying to him with a hum. He entered my camp and I closed the door. I leaned against the door, eyes were still looking down. He looked up at me. "Are you..." he cleared his throat. My eyes moved to look at him. He sighed, "Are you mad at me?" he doesn't look mad. His voice was shaky and I hate that. I hate it when he talks to me with that voice. It broke me. I couldn't reply to him verbally as I was trying to stop myself from crying. I felt emotional seeing him like this. I felt guilty for making him upset. I shook my head, no.
He walked towards me and grabbed my hands. He caressed them gently. "I'm sorry" he kissed my knuckle. There he goes. "I didn't... Mean to be childish about it. I just... Want to be with you because you're my girlfriend" he confessed. I no longer can control my tears from rolling down on my cheeks. "I know" I mumbled, head's facing down to the floor. He pulled me for a hug. It was a tight hug yet it felt warm. His big hand rubbing my back as if he was assuring me that he just wants the best for me, that he just wants to be with me and nothing more. His chin placed on top of my head. "I should have considered when you said you don't want to join this trip. I should have understand you well, I should have at least ask you the reason why you refused but instead, I was being selfish and prioritized my own feelings" I leaned my head against his chest, crying quietly as he explains his side. "I'm really sorry for yelling at you, for being harsh at you. I shouldn't do that. I just... Couldn't control my temper and it was out of my consciousness. I know you're hurt by that. I'm really sorry, y/n" he hugged me tighter. I looked up at him and held his cheeks. I sniffed and flashed a smile at him. "It's okay. I know it wasn't your intention" I caressed his cheeks. He shook his head slowly. "No. It was unacceptable. I've promised you that I'll treat you good but I did the opposite thing" he leaned his forehead against mine.
How can I not love this guy? How can I stay mad at him that long?
"I did feel upset about it..." I looked at him in the eyes. My tears seemed to roll down even faster. I was a crying mess and my face was red because of it. "But at least you came to me and apologized. And you also explained your side, then it's acceptable and forgivable" I tiptoed to give a light peck on his lips. "I thought you won't come to comfort me but you actually did and I'm grateful for that" I brushed our noses, chuckling softly. He formed a grin, leaning his face closer to mine. "I will always come to comfort you, baby. I love you so much that I will never let you go through a night with sadness left in you, especially if I'm the one who upsets you. I won't let that to happen" he pecked my lips back. I smiled, hugging him tighter. My heart finally feels at ease. "Are we good now?" he cupped my cheeks and looked at me. I nodded my head slowly. He smiled before leaving a kiss on my temple.
***
Atsumu and I entered the cafe. He had my hand in his. He held my hand firmly. "Where were you guys from?" Kita asked. He was holding his lunch tray. "We had a talk about something. Sorry for being here late" Atsumu replied to him. Kita glanced at our clasped hands. He chortled, "Atsumu, you can be really showy huh? Love surely makes you turn into a simp but that's good. I wish you guys a long-lasting relationship" he said. We didn't expect that but that was so sweet of Kita. No wonder the team loves and respects him. He's such a nice captain and senior. "Thank you" Atsumu held my hand tighter, his thumb rubbing my knuckle. Kita nodded his head. "Eat your lunch, it's almost over lunch time. Don't starve yourselves" he patted Atsumu's shoulder before joining Aran and the others. Atsumu turned his head at me and smiled. "Let's get you some food" he said.
We joined Suna and Osamu. Suna looked at our still-connected hands and snorted. "Thank goodness" Osamu sighed and continue eating his lunch. "Shut up" Atsumu rolled his eyes. I sat down on my chair, opposite to Suna. He looked at me and smiled. I flashed him a smile as a return. "Thanks man" Atsumu looked at Suna who was feeding himself his onigiri. "For what?" he quirked an eyebrow in question. "For your words earlier. In our camp"
Suna curved up the corner of his lips. "That's not a big deal. I just couldn't stand seeing you guys fight when I'm here standing in the middle. You're my friend and y/n is also my friend so, I was doing my job as a friend" he took another bite of his onigiri. "How I wished I could say that to you as well" Osamu interrupted, making both the blonde and the black-haired guy looking at him. "What? You guys fought over a girl and I was in between. It was tiring" Osamu rolled his eyes and munched on his food. I chuckled softly. I understood how he felt. Of course, he would feel that.
Suna leaned his back on his chair. "Tsum" Suna's eyes were latched on me. Atsumu eyed him while unwrapping his onigiri. He hummed. "I'm not sure if you know about this but y/n is a crybaby. She might look tough on the outside but her heart is very fragile and she cries easily" his eyes, his stare. It was filled with regrets. I could see it. I pursed my lips. "I don't want to see her crying anymore" he sighed. Osamu glanced at the guy who was seated next to him. "So please..." Suna lifted his head to look at Atsumu. "Take care of her and don't hurt her. Don't hurt her feelings" he crossed his arm over his chest and I looked at him. "Hm" Atsumu nodded his head.
"Oi Suna, are you not going to eat the tsukune?" Akagi stopped by at our table. Suna looked up to his senior and shook his head. "You can have it if you want" he replied. Akagi grinned and thanked him. "Ey, you're the best!" he took the tsukune stick and eat it. "I wonder where the fats go in him" Osamu snorted. "I worked out to burn the calories and fats" the third year whined. "Oh really? But you still need to improve your fitness" Atsumu took a bite of his food. "Atsumu you shithead! Don't be too cocky with your big built" Akagi rolled his eyes.
"Anyways, what is our plan this evening?" Suna asked. Akagi hummed, "There's an open court. Kita said we will be playing volleyball. A round or two" he munched on the next tsukune. "We came here to play volleyball?" Osamu quirked his eyebrow, scoffing. "I can't believe that" he shook his head. "Hey, this is our time to shine! There are so many pretty girls here" Akagi chuckled. "I thought you said you like Karasuno's libero?" Atsumu chewed on his chicken katsu. "The girls are for our lonely soldiers over here" he glanced at Suna and Osamu. I let out a laugh. "Also, I heard that there's a lake somewhere in the forest but I'm not sure if Kita would agree with us going there. Could be risky" Akagi pulled a chair from the next table, settling himself down at our table. "Take the risk then" Osamu shrugged cockily. "Y/N's here. It's dangerous" Akagi glanced at me. "She can stay in her camp" Osamu replied. "No, she'll come to wherever we're going" Atsumu frowned, looking at the grey-haired boy. "Yeah sure" Osamu rolled his eyes. I laughed again. I just find it funny when the Miyas started quarreling.
"So, at what time are we going to play volleyball?" Suna stopped the Miyas' little fight. "Hm... At 4pm to 6pm I think" Akagi answered him. "That's like our daily practice" Atsumu whined out loud. "We will play it only for today" Kita answered from behind. Kita, Aran and Omimi approached our table. "But why?" Atsumu was still whining over it. I chuckled. What a cutie. "That's a compulsory thing for us Inarizaki" Kita patted Atsumu's shoulder.
***
I sat at the side and watch them play a friendly match against each other. Their plays really caught the attention of the people there. Well, that's a no doubt though. But still, not forgetting about a group of girls who stopped by just to admire and fangirling over them. "Oh my God. The blonde-haired setter is so hot" I heard that coming from one of them. It did annoy me. No. It was annoying as hell. "Right! And oh! He has a twin. Wow, he's also handsome" the other one squealed. Oh God, please give me patience. "Perfect. We could get them" the first girl said excitedly while the other girls were like yeah go get a go on them, you guys will get them with your visuals. Something like that. "Okay then, the setter's mine" I glanced at the girl with black straight-cut hair. She really had her eyes on Atsumu. Only Atsumu and I were screaming out loud inside of my head. How I wished I could just say to them that Atsumu is mine. Only mine! So go away, bitch.
The match ended when Kita scored a point. Atsumu's team lost against Kita's. He whined in frustration. Yeah, of course he would do that. He hates losing after all. I heard the girls were squealing again. One of them was telling the first girl to go to Atsumu and ask for his number. Keep dreaming, girl. I get up from the bench I was sitting on, grabbing the water bottle that I bought from the vending machine, and walked towards Atsumu. The straight-cut haired girl quickly stopped her steps when she saw me walking towards my man. "I lost!" Atsumu whined when he saw me. I chuckled and handed him the water. "It's okay. You're still the best for me" I said. I was being honest but at the same time, I wanted to give a hint to his fangirl behind me. I wanted her to understand that she's crushing on a taken man. And this man is taken by me. Get it already, girl.
"You're so cute" Atsumu caressed my cheek gently. I leaned into his touch before pouting. "Look at you all sweaty" I wiped off his sweats with my hands, still pouting cutely at him. I know I was being cringey but I just had to! I heard the girls behind me were whispering among themselves. Oh no, he has a girlfriend already. You missed the chance. Well, the other members might be single, I guess? I heard those coming from them. Atsumu snickered, squishing my cheek. "How can I not love you. You're adorable" he squealed. "Ew, people in love stinks" Osamu walked, passing by. "Agreed" Suna followed him at the side, drinking his water. Atsumu glared at them. I let out a laugh.
10pm.
I walked out from my shower, drying my damp hair with the towel. Everyone must be in their respective camps by now. We had dinner together earlier and Kita let us to rest instead of doing an activity. He said it's a rest day for the drivers especially. I sat on my bed and turned on the tv. Nothing was interesting but I'd rather binge on some classic English movie instead of watching the local news. "Y/N" I heard my name being called. I turned my head to the door before making my way to open the door. Atsumu was there standing in front of my camp. He cleared his throat. "Miss l/n y/n. I, Atsumu would like to invite you to come with me" he reached for my hand and kissed my knuckle. I emitted a soft chortle. "Where are we going?" I asked, giving a weird expression. It's already 10pm and it's supposed to be our bed time. He slipped his one hand into his sweater's pocket while the other one holding mine. "To the lake" he smiled. To where?
"The one Akagi told us earlier?" I asked to reconfirm. He nodded his head. "But he said it'd be dangerous for us to go there" he interlaced our fingers, smiling. "As long as I'm with you then I'll make sure that you'll be safe. I promise" he looked me in the eyes. My lips curved into a smile and my cheeks grew red.
"Let's go"
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### author's note ###
hello! sya's here.
first of all, i'd like to say thank you for still reading Wicked Game and i'm very sorry for not updating for few days. i've been busy studying for my exam tomorrow hdjsks but hereeee. i hope you will enjoy this chapter. i personally like this chapter because it's quite an emotional one and i like angst so yeah hehe
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