Mizuki's POV
I woke up from the sound of my alarm. I was feeling springy today, like I have tons of energy even if I just woke up.
I stood up and went to my closet to grab some clothes. I did my usual morning routine, which is replying to my brothers' texts, taking a bath, dressing up and going downstairs to eat.
But since I feel so happy today, I styled my hair differently. I tied my hair in a half up half down hair style, and I used the shooting star hair clip that Hinata gave me.
And since it's cold outside, I wore some tights so that my legs won't freeze and the purple moon hoodie that Tsukishima gave me to keep me warm.
I walked downstairs and saw Papa cooking some breakfast.
"Good morning, Papa!", I greeted him, kissing his cheek.
"My daughter's in a good mood today, huh?", he smiled.
"Why wouldn't I be?", I chuckled and sat down.
"Well, here's your breakfast, your favorite, made extra special for your first ever relationship.", he smiled and put a plate of waffles on the table in front of me.
"Thanks Papa.", I smiled and started eating happily.
"I made you lunch today. I'm sure you got your appetite back.", he said.
"Thanks. Sorry for not eating last week, I was so picky.", I apologized.
"It's fine, that was normal for what you experienced. You also did that when your mother passed, so I saw it coming. Thankfully, you don't have to continue doing that.", he smiled.
"Yeah, by the way, when you met Kei in the grocery store, what was his response to what you said?", I asked, chewing on my waffles.
"He actually cried a bit. I asked him if he still loves you, he said he loves you so much.", he answered.
I smiled and bit my lip to stop smiling further.
"Ooh, look at that smile. My daughter is all grown up now.", he said, approaching me and pinching my cheeks.
"Papa!", I whined and laughed.
He continued cooking and I continued eating. We were just chatting, he kept teasing me at having a boyfriend.
Usually, dads are overly protective of their daughters, not wanting them to get a boyfriend too early.
But Papa isn't like the others, he trusts me and Tsukishima so he lets me do what I want.
After eating, I grabbed my bag from upstairs. I grabbed my phone and saw that I have a text from Tsukishima. I already changed his name on my phone.
My Kei~<3: Are you still at home?
I replied to him and walked downstairs. I wore my shoes and said goodbye to Papa.
I left the house but the moment I stepped out and leave the front yard, I saw Tsukishima standing there, holding his phone.
"Kei?", I called, approaching him. He looked at me and he seemed shock.
"You're wearing my hoodie...", he said, looking at me from top to bottom.
"Uhm... surprise?", I smiled. He chuckled and took my hand. "Wait, what are you doing here? Have you been waiting long? You could've told me you were picking me up, it's cold here.", I asked in worry.
"If I told you then it wouldn't be a surprise.", he replied and we started walking.
"But what about Tadashi, aren't you walking with him? I don't wanna steal you from your best friend.", I said.
"It's fine, I told him to meet me at school instead.", he answered.
"Does he know about us or...?", I asked.
"Not yet.", he answered.
"Won't he get annoyed at me or something? We're gonna be together the whole day, he might sulk because I'm with you all the time. Maybe I should stick to Haruka and Yachi during lunch. PDA isn't allowed in school anyway. I don't want Tadashi getting jealous or something. He might--", I ranted but he suddenly kissed my lips.
To the angels that are watching over me, it's too early to get a taste of Kei. At least he didn't kiss me at school.
"That's your daily kiss on the lips, it's spent on shutting you up, you won't get anymore kiss later.", he said and continued walking.
"If I get a kiss every time I rant, then I'd rant all the time.", I teased him.
"Don't test my patience.", he replied.
"Okay.", I replied and kept quiet.
I put my other hand inside the pockets of my hoodie to keep me more warm.
It's really starting to get cold. I can't wait for the first snow fall this winter. And what's great is that I get to spend winter with my boyfriend.
6th of November, I gotta keep that date in mind. I wonder if we're gonna celebrate monthly. Or if we're gonna celebrate our 100th day.
Wait, does these things even matter to him? Maybe only anniversaries are important. Should I initialize in these things?
"Mizuki.", he called, stopping my train of thought.
"Hmm?", I hummed in response.
"Should we call each other names?", he asked, blushing lightly.
I blinked a few times. I was dumbfounded. He was thinking of those things too?
He's so adorable!
"U-uhm...", I started, getting a bit flustered. "I'm fine calling you Kei when we're with the others. B-but, I could call you other names if it's just the two of us.", I looked down, blushing.
"Like what?", he asked, looking at me.
"Uhm, b-babe?", I asked, tilting my head unsurely. He was a bit surprised, and his cheeks turned red a little.
He didn't reply and just looked away. I chuckled and sighed, enjoying my morning. We kept the comfortable silence for a while.
"Mizuki.", he called again after a few minutes.
"Yes?", I asked.
"Let's go on a date.", he said.
He didn't even ask, he just said it. I looked up at him who was just looking ahead. I pressed my lips together to prevent myself from squealing.
"Hmm, when?", I asked, keeping my cool.
"Saturday?", he asked.
"It's Tadashi's birthday.", I said.
"Sunday?", he asked.
"We have a family reunion at Sendai, sorry.", I answered.
He seemed disappointed, so he didn't ask anymore. But an idea popped in my head.
"You know, Papa won't be home on Friday, we could watch movies at my place. You could sleepover. Then let's have the date next week.", I squeezed his hand. He seemed excited at the idea so he made a small smile.
"Sure.", he replied, looking up the sky.
I smiled, feeling accomplished. He's so adorable and sweet. He's thinking about the small details quietly. And he's not ashamed to talk to me about dating stuff.
"Mizuki.", he called again. I chuckled at the efforts of my cute boyfriend.
"Yes?", I asked.
"Mom wanted to see you again, I haven't told her we're dating, she still thinks we're not in good terms.", he said.
"I could come later if you want.", I smiled.
"Does your father know?", he asked.
"Yeah, he's being really supportive about it. He just lets me do what makes me happy.", I answered.
"That's good.", he replied, intertwining our hands.
We remained silent again. It wasn't awkward at all, it was comforting actually. Being with the person you love is the best feeling ever.
"Mizuki...", he called, looking down this time.
"Hmm?", I hummed in response.
"It's unfair.", he said.
I looked at him and he had the same pained look he had when he opened up to me about Akiteru. I know exactly what he was pertaining to, but being the positive person that I am, I didn't really mind.
The sudden change of mood kind of caught me off guard. But this is something that we should clear up if we want to start this relationship.
"You know what I'm talking about... right?", he asked.
"Ah, hmm.", I agreed, not wanting to answer.
"You forgave me so easily. The other day, I was thinking. In fact, I was almost sure that even though you still love me, you'd give me a hard time getting you back, since you're a strong and righteous person. I know this insecurity is gonna eat me up every time. But I wanted to tell you this.", he said.
"What do you want to do, break up and win me back again?", I asked.
He jolted at my bold and strong question. I gave him the same gaze I did when I asked him about his past.
"I'm strong and righteous. You rejecting me made me weak. But even so, I know where I'll end up either way. Back to you. So why would I give you a hard time? That situation was already hard for the both of us. I'm not that evil to make make you suffer more. It's only fair.", I said, my tone had no trace of that sweet Mizuki. It was all confidence.
"It's still my fault. That fact won't change. I... can't forgive myself.", he looked away, squeezing my hand.
"Okay.", I replied.
He was shocked by this so he looked back at me.
"I'm giving you a chance, to make it up to me. The same chance I gave Papa.", I smiled. "You said you'll try to be the best boyfriend, right?"
I stopped and looked at him with a soft gaze and a small reassuring smile.
"I'm looking forward to it."
He stopped walking, his eyes widened slightly at my remark. And with that, it looked like he was gaining confidence and losing insecurity.
"I'll love you. I'll be myself. And that's enough.", he muttered, remembering what I said to him yesterday.
I chuckled and nodded.
"Now, go back to my sassy, flirty, smartass Kei. You're so spontaneous today, I'm not used to it.", I commanded.
He made a small smile and we continued walking. From that point, I know he'll be more positive. His insecurity is gonna be a hindrance to our relationship. He's usually filled with so much confidence but I guess seeing me becoming so unhealthy scarred him so much.
"Mizuki.", he called again.
"Yes?", I asked.
But he remained silent for a while.
"...nothing, I just wanna say your name.", he said. (A/N: HE'S FREAKING ADORABLE WTH.)
I laughed at his actions. He's so adorable, my heart can't handle it!
"Kei.", I called this time.
"What?", he asked.
"Nothing, I just wanna say I love you.", I answered.
"I know.", he smiled, not replying an 'I love you too'.
"Hey, I need a response to my I love you.", I pouted.
"You got a response, didn't you?", he smirked.
"Not that response!", I whined.
"Okay, I love me too.", he teased. I kicked his knee and he yelped. "Ow!"
I didn't reply and just chuckled, not wanting to sulk. But deep inside, I'm getting pouty because he didn't reply to my proclamation of love. But at the same time, I'm glad that he's back into being a smartass tease.
This is the Kei I know and love.
He kept quiet too and didn't complain at the fact that I just kicked his knee.
"Mizuki.", he called after a while.
"...", I didn't reply.
"Mizuki.", he called again.
"...", I didn't reply again, since he didn't reply to my I love you.
"I love you more.", he said.
My eyes widened. That's better than 'I love you too'.
I was more than contented so I finally replied.
"Sorry, I didn't hear that.", I said.
"Are you deaf?", he asked.
"Nah, I just can't hear you since you're head is in the skies. How's the weather up there?", I shouted at his ear.
"You're just short, if you weren't holding my hand, I probably wouldn't notice you were there.", he smiled, teasing me back.
"Oh, I know, carry me! Piggy back ride! So I can finally hear you.", I asked cutely, jumping excitedly.
"It's morning. Don't start.", he replied.
"Still couldn't hear you!", I said and jumped on his back.
He caught my thighs and I hugged him. He carried me but then he stopped walking.
"Kei?", I asked, confused as to why he stopped.
"...you're lighter than before.", he said.
I looked down and he seemed sad, and he looks regretful.
"That's why I'm stuffing myself like a turkey today! Now, onward my noble steed!", I shouted, pointing ahead.
He chuckled and started walking. I'm glad I get to clear his mind by being loud and positive.
We arrived at the school, and since it's a bit too early, no one was outside yet.
Tsukishima carried me until we got to the club room. I hopped off his back and we sat down on the stairs, waiting for the others to arrive.
Not long after, we heard running and distant shouting.
"The duo is here.", Tsukishima said.
I looked to the direction they usually come from. They weren't here yet but you can definitely hear them shout.
"Oi! Keep quiet!", we heard Daichi's voice.
After a while, we saw the Hinata and Kageyama running towards us. Hinata got here first and they both collapsed on the ground in front of us.
Then, the third years arrived. When they saw me and Tsukishima, their eyes widened in shock. But just kept quiet, not assuming things.
After the third years, Tadashi arrived, running too, he was panting.
"They're... too... fast.", he said, bending down.
"Good morning.", I greeted them.
"Tsukki! You're here! Good morning!", Tadashi greeted him. (A/N: Lol, Yams just ignored Mizuki's greeting bcs Tsukki is the only one that matters)
"Good morning.", Tsukishima greeted back, nodding.
"What are you two doing here earlier than us?", Suga asked me and Tsukishima.
I didn't know what to answer. Is this the right time to reveal that we're dating?
"We just came late. Someone overslept.", Daichi said, looking at Asahi.
"Sorry!", he apologized.
"It's still early, don't worry.", I smiled and stood up.
"Here's the key, you can go ahead at the gym.", Suga said and gave me the key to the gym.
"Okay, see you guys there.", I replied and ran to the gym.
I don't know how to act around others now that I'm dating Tsukishima. And I'm surprised that Tadashi hasn't recognize this hoodie yet.
I opened the gym and entered. I placed my bag on one of the benches and started setting up the net. At least it's warmer here at the gym. Especially since I'm only wearing skirt and tights, it doesn't really give that much heat.
After setting up the net, the others arrived, even the second years. Kiyoko and Yachi also arrived.
"Good morning.", I greeted them.
"Good morning Mizuki-chan.", Yachi greeted me.
"Mizuki-chan! You look extra pretty today!", Nishinoya said, running towards me and stopped before he bumped into me.
"Thanks Yuu-kun.", I smiled and walked away.
"You look good in purple!", he added, following me.
"Ehem.", Daichi faked a cough, then Nishinoya stopped following me.
"Mizuki-chan, that hoodie.", Tadashi said, pointing at me. He noticed it!
"It looks great on you!", Hinata butt in.
"No, isn't that Tsukki's hoodie?", Tadashi asked.
Everyone turned quiet, in shock.
"He wore that hoodie the first time I met him. We were in middle school back then.", Tadashi continued.
"I don't get it, I mean, it could just be a coincidence.", Yachi said.
"I gave it to her.", Tsukishima replied.
Everyone gasped, they probably thought that it was unbelievable that Kei would give me some clothes.
"Oh ho ho--.", Tanaka started.
"Stop. Let's just practice.", Tsukishima cut him off and wore his sports glasses.
I chuckled and grabbed the water bottles to fill them up outside. Kiyoko was setting up the balls while Yachi is setting up the towel and benches.
As soon as I step outside, I shivered. It was so cold. I went behind the gym and filled all the water bottles from the tap.
Once I was done, I went back inside the gym and placed the racks of water bottles on the benches. I sat down on the bench and watched them doing their warm ups before practicing.
They practiced spikes, receives and serves again today. I was also privately practicing something. My serve.
Me being depressed gave me an opportunity to make something out of my time. Just like how I dealt with my mother's death, I had to keep myself busy.
I believe that in the Spring Tournament, they'll be facing someone whose spikes and serves are sharper and faster than ever, so I'm training to make my serve much stronger and faster. A lot of players there are also extremely intelligent.
Yup, I'm talking about Miya Atsumu. I met him before, and we had a bit of history but I wasn't head over heels about him. He found that interesting, but I just ignored him every time he tries to talk to me. His brother, Osamu, was nicer though, although I know their personalities are mischievous. Weirdly enough, Osamu gave me an onigiri the first time I met him. I just assumed he was generous. (A/N: Nah, girl, that's his future business)
This would be great help with the boys if I could give them this sharp serve I was talking about.
So while they were practicing receives, I asked them to receive my new serve. I removed my hoodie and placed it on the bench, so I was basically playing with my school uniform on.
"I don't have great aim with my new serve yet, so this could go to anyone!", I shouted from the other side of the court.
Asahi, Daichi and Nishinoya were in line for receive. I grabbed a ball and stood near the wall. Yeah, it's a bit of a reach, but being this far helped so that I could prevent it from going outside.
I just need to jump higher and bend my body more. Kinda like Kentarou from Aoba Johsai.
"Also, this is fast, watch out!", I added before starting.
I threw the ball, ran, jumped as high as I can, bent my body and spiked, exerting maximum strength for both speed and power.
The ball landed on Nishinoya's side before I even landed on my feet. I didn't see from this angle if it was out or not.
"Was it out?", I asked.
"It's in!", Hinata answered.
"It's even faster than Oikawa's serve.", Kageyama mumbled.
"That's what you've been working on?", Daichi asked, eyes wide.
"Yeah. So far, you've seen someone with the best spikes, best blocks, best set and best receives. The greatest serve we've seen so far is from Oikawa and Ushiwaka. But I think there will be someone far stronger than them. And I can only help you with my serve and receive since I'm not fit to be a spiker. I searched all the participants for the Spring Tournament, and the strongest serve is either that, or a really strong jump float.", I explained.
"So you've been practicing for me?", Nishinoya asked, grabbing his chest.
"I practiced for everyone.", I corrected him. "I'm training to jump higher since height is a great weapon. And I saw this player who's really small but can jump really high and spike really hard. I think this is the only way I could be of help to you guys.", I said.
Then, Hinata, Yamaguchi, Yachi and Nishinoya approached me. They started patting my head and shoulders and shaking my hands with teary eyes.
"You're the best, Mizuki-chan.", Yachi said.
"You're so thoughtful.", Tadashi added.
"You really love us.", Nishinoya added.
"You're still working after getting heart broken.", Hinata finished.
"Guys, focus.", I said.
They nodded while smiling and returned to where they were before.
"Well then, we're not wasting your efforts. Let's go again!", Daichi said, clapping his hands.
I smiled and Yachi passed me another ball.
~
They finished their practice and were just resting for a few minutes. I gave the first years their water bottles and towels.
Tsukishima sat down at a bench while the others just stood up. I approached him in worry, he looks pretty tired.
"Are you okay? You seem more tired than usual.", I asked him. He chuckled and looked up at me.
"When I saw you play, I thought I should put more effort into mine.", he replied. He wiped his sweat with the towel and drank water.
"You shouldn't force yourself, you could run out of fuel. Just play as you normally do.", I smiled.
"You didn't tell me you were practicing a new serve.", he said, looking away.
"I wasn't thinking about Volleyball yesterday.", I chuckled and grabbed my hoodie.
"Aren't you cold? You're only wearing skirt.", he asked, taking my hand.
"A bit, but I'm fine. Aren't YOU cold? Your sweat must've cooled you off.", I smiled.
"I'm fine, come here.", he said and pulled me by my hand.
He made me sit on his lap then covered my lap with my hoodie. He grabbed my small hands from behind me and covered it with his large ones, keeping it warm.
I blushed and wasn't able to move. I was frozen in place. He was so bold and daring. He didn't care about the others who were just near us, he just wanted to make sure I'm okay.
I heard Tanaka shout so I looked at him. He was pointing at us. The others looked at us and shouted too. Even Yachi and Kiyoko were shouting.
We were in a wide and closed space so it echoed through the whole gym. I covered my ears because it was too loud.
Once the screams dies down, I uncovered my ears and looked at them who were frozen in place too.
"WHAT'S THAT?!", Hinata pointed at us.
"WHAT'S THIS?!", Nishinoya eyes us top to bottom.
"WHAT ARE THOSE?!", Tanaka pointed at my lap.
"WHAT ARE THESE?!", Kageyama pointed at Tsukishima's arms wrapped around my waist.
"I don't know either!", I answered.
"How? What? When? Where? Who? Did? Can? Are?", Suga started asking, at loss for words.
Tsukishima stood up, making me stand up too. He let go of me and approached Daichi. He bowed in front of our captain.
"Daichi-san. Me and Mizuki... we're dating.", Tsukishima said.
Everyone gasped. I hugged my hoodie, not knowing if I should say something.
"How? I thought...?", Suga started pointing back and forth at me and Tsukishima.
"What happened? I thought you rejected her already?", Ennoshita asked.
"Yeah, what happened?", Asahi asked.
"She missed me so much, she begged for me to come--", Tsukishima started but I threw a ball at his head.
That should teach him a lesson.
"That's not what happened!", I shouted, catching the ball.
"Why would you hit your boyfriend with a ball?", Tsukishima looked back at me, caressing the back of his head.
"Because he's lying.", I answered.
"That must've hurt.", Kageyama whispered.
"Yeah, she has strong arms.", Hinata whispered back.
Daichi faked a cough and crossed his arms, demanding for an explanation. Tsukishima gulped and started explaining.
"I rejected her because I don't trust myself enough to take care of her. But it's true that I love her. I thought we would both be fine but I missed her so much. So yesterday I told her everything.", Tsukishima summarised, not explaining the fact that he kissed me and ran away.
"You forgot about the kiss and run.", I teased him, hiding my laughter. He glared at me so I stood up straight and made a normal expression.
"But the day before that, I kissed her and WALKED away.", Tsukishima clarified, embarrassed.
Daichi approached him with a mad expression. The others remained silent, getting scared of what Daichi would say.
"So you rejected her. Then kissed her. Then confessed. And now, you're dating her? OUR manager. You're dating Mizuki?", he asked.
Tsukishima looked away in fear. No way, he actually believed Daichi was mad?
"Finally! Took you long enough!", Daichi smiled angelically.
Everyone sighed in relief and started talking over each other.
"I don't know if I should be happy or not.", Nishinoya said, blinking a few times.
"KISS AND RUN. TSUKISHIMA, YOU'RE A BAD ASS!", Tanaka shouted.
"FINALLYYYYY!", Suga shouted, running around then patting Tsukishima's back harshly.
"I thought these two would never get together.", Ennoshita said.
"I thought so too.", Kinoshita and Narita said in unison.
"He finally told her how he felt!", Asahi cried, covering his face with his forearm.
"Tsukki! Congratulations!", Tadashi jumped around him.
"Mizuki-chan! Finally, after a long wait, you got this Stingyshima!", Hinata cheered, jumping around.
"Congratulations, Mizuki!", Yachi cheered with Hinata.
"Congratulations, he finally told you how he felt, we've waited a long time for this, he was really slow.", Kiyoko said with a straight face.
I laughed and looked at Tsukishima, who was suffering under his seniors.
"I never thought he'd come back too. I already lost hope. But it looked like all he needed was more time.", I smiled, watching him. "I'm so happy.", I chuckled and felt tears of joy stream down my face.
Then, Kageyama wiped my tears away and hugged me.
"He'll take good care of you. He would be the best.", he said. I smiled and chuckled. (A/N: This is so painful for Tobio omg, I'll make it up to him in future chapters)
"I know he will. I trust him.", I replied. He let go of me with a small smile.
"He kissed you? How was your first kiss?", Yachi asked excitedly.
"Technically, that was not my first kiss. He kissed me in my sleep a while back. But don't say it out loud, he'll be embarrassed.", I whispered.
"In your sleep?", Kiyoko asked in shock.
"Yeah, I got mad at first. But I forgave him easily.", I chuckled.
"It seems like we missed a lot of things about you two.", Yachi smiled.
"Yeah, a lot.", I agreed.
After getting a lot of questions, Tsukishima got tired and annoyed of answering. So he just shut them up and left to change his clothes.
So the others changed their clothes while I clean up with Kiyoko and Yachi.
After the boys changed, we all left to our classes since it's about to start. I was still worried about stealing Kei from Tadashi so I walked with Yachi this morning.
Tsukishima didn't mind at all and just walked with Tadashi.
Is it weird that I'm thinking of these small details now? Like I've become more conscious about doing every single thing. Is this what it's like to be in a relationship?
I shouldn't be too stressed about this. As long as he loves me and I love him, it'll be fine.
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Tsukishima's POV
It was now time for our lunch break, Mizuki said she'll be eating a lot today. And I wanted to make up for her weight loss since it's practically my fault why she became thinner.
So I'll feed her more food than what she packed for lunch.
I stood up from my chair and walked over to their table. Mizuki was just packing her things when I got there.
"Let's go eat!", she cheerfully said and stood up.
I grabbed her hand and we walked out together. With Tadashi and Haruka too.
"Kei, no PDA.", she said, chuckling.
"I don't care.", I said, intertwining our fingers together.
"We'll be in trouble.", she replied.
"Yeah, and if Arisa sees you, she'll immediately tell the president especially since she has a crush on Mizuki.", Haruka said.
"Wait, you believe in that too?", Mizuki asked in disbelief.
"Of course! Isn't it obvious?", Haruka replied with a poker face.
"Yeah, lots of guys has a crush on you. Even girls.", Tadashi added.
I looked at Mizuki with an "I told you so" expression. She still looked confused. She's really oblivious when it comes to love or crushes. I guess it's unexpected in the way she's treated at Shiratorizawa.
I stayed quiet and just kept on holding her hand. I'm not letting her go again. Literally and figuratively.
We arrived at the cafeteria and saw Hinata and Kageyama running towards are usual seat. Those idiots are racing again.
Yachi was already there so she jolted in fear when the two idiots slammed the table. We approached them and sat down.
I still didn't let go of Mizuki's hand even when we sat down.
"Kei, I need two hands to eat and so do you.", she said.
I let go of her hand since eating is more important. We took out our lunches and started eating.
Mizuki's lunch isn't that big, and she needs to eat more. So after she finished her food, I took a piece of omelette and held it on her mouth.
"But that's your lunch.", she refused.
"You need to eat more.", I said.
"You need it more, you practiced this morning, you're probably starving.", she smiled. But I need to be more stubborn, her smile won't work on me this time.
"It's my fault you lost weight, so eat more of my lunch, I'm fine.", I said.
"I refuse. Finish your lunch, I promise I'll get full later on.", she replied.
"What does that mean?", I asked.
Then the three idiotic musketeers came for their daily giving of snacks to Mizuki.
"That's what I mean.", she smiled and looked at the three.
"Honami-chan, we noticed you're getting thinner, so we brought more snacks.", Marusuke smiled. They put all the foods they brought and put it in front of her.
It's a lot, enough to feed at least 10 people. Mizuki's eyes widened in shock.
"A-are you sure you're giving this all to me? This is a lot, you should get some for yourselves!", she said, looking at the snacks.
"It's okay, Honami-chan, this is all for you!", Hayako smiled.
"Why don't you buy her a house then?", I asked sarcastically.
"Maybe we will!", Kegumi answered.
"Idiots.", I rolled my eyes and looked away.
"Thank you, but this is too much, I can't accept this.", Mizuki said, preventing me from fighting anyone.
"Don't worry Mizuki, we'll help you finish those snacks.", Hinata smiled.
"That's for her, not us!", Kageyama said, smacking the back of Hinata's head. Mizuki chuckled and looked at the three.
"She accepts the snacks, can you leave now?", I asked impatiently, glaring at them.
They jolted and nodded, then ran away. Mizuki looked at me in confusion.
"You could've been nice, they gave me food.", she said.
I stayed quiet and continue eating, ignoring her remark. She looked at the snacks and picked one to eat.
After eating one snack, she stood up.
"I'll just go to the ladies' room. Have some snacks if you find anything you like.", she smiled and left.
Hinata instantly grabbed one and started eating it.
To be honest, I hate it when she gets crowded by lots of guys just to give her snacks or tell her she's pretty. It's bothersome for both of us.
After a while, I heard a guy behind me who's shouting.
"There she is!", the guy shouted and ran off to somewhere. A few guys followed him too.
We looked at where they were running and saw Mizuki, walking peacefully.
But her peace was disrupted when the group of guys gathered around her and started asking questions and giving her remarks.
"She's like a celebrity.", Yachi said.
"Not again!", Haruka whined and stood up.
She ran towards then and shielded Mizuki against the guys, shouting at them.
"Touch Mizuki and I'll break all your frail bones!", she shouted.
"Who is this?", a guy asked.
"Nevermind that, Honami-chan, did Tsukishima really break your heart?", another guy asked in worry.
Some other guys asked her different questions and she doesn't know what to answer since they're talking over each other.
I groaned in annoyance and stood up to save my girlfriend and somehow put an end to these bothersome imbeciles. I approached Mizuki and pulled her close to me.
"She's my girlfriend now.", I said.
"It's Tsukishima!", one guy whispered.
"They're dating now?!", one guy asked.
"Yes, now scram, you aggravating, pesky, troublesome airheaded, pea brained twits.", I answered.
Mizuki and Haruka's eyes widened and jolted in shock by my sudden outburst of insults.
The guys shook in fear then ran away.
"That was...", Mizuki started.
"Awesome!", Haruka finished her sentence, even though Mizuki doesn't look like she agrees. "Anyways, Mizuki, are you okay? I should've punched them when I had the chance!", Haruka said, raising her fist.
"I-I'm fine.", Mizuki replied, smiling, still a bit scared.
"That's the fourth one this month, maybe I should report it to Arisa.", Haruka said, worried.
"It's inconvenient, but you always save me so it's fine.", Mizuki smiled.
"What if the day comes when I couldn't protect you anymore?", Haruka asked dramatically, hugging Mizuki like how a mother does.
"She has me now.", I answered.
"Wow, my boyfriend is being so cool!", Mizuki ruffled my hair and walked back to our table with Haruka.
I followed them and sat back down, continuing on eating.
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Our practice finished and me, Mizuki and Tadashi started walking home together. She's still worried that Tadashi will get frustrated that she's stealing me from him so she doesn't want to hold my hand. She's also worried about Tadashi feeling like a third wheel so she wanted to chat with him.
Anyways, she's coming over to my house because mom wanted to see her, we need to tell her we're dating. After that, I'll go to her house to study for the long test next week.
But studying is just a stupid excuse to hang out, to be honest.
So she only kept talking to Tadashi because of her worries. Is it immature that I want more attention from her?
"So he carried me all the way to their house.", she said, talking about the time I saved her.
"And it was raining?", Tadashi asked, seemingly interested.
"Yeah, I don't remember much but when we got there, his mom let me take a warm bath so I don't get sick. She also let me borrow some clothes.", she continued.
"His mom is really friendly and kind.", Tadashi agreed.
"She is! She even teased Kei, saying that I'm her daughter daughter-in-law. I agreed of course. She also made me stay for dinner. She's a good cook!", she smiled.
"Did Tsukki meet your dad?", Tadashi asked.
"Yeah, 3 times now, I think. The first time was when Kei returned me home, the second was when we had dinner at their place, third was in the grocery store.", she answered.
"So you're basically legal now?", he asked.
"Not yet, we still have to tell Oba-san. She's gonna be so stoked about this.", Mizuki chuckled. "How about you, are you eyeing someone? Has someone caught your attention?", she asked.
"Hmm, I don't know, dating someone is at the back of my head, it's the least of my worries. But, now that you mentioned it, I can only think of a few girls I enjoy hanging out with.", Tadashi answered. My eyes widened a bit, he's actually thinking of someone? I assume it's either Yachi or Haruka.Mizuki gasped and squealed excitedly.
"Tadashi, my friend, you're growing up now, I'm so proud of you! So, which one is it, Haruka or Yachi?", Mizuki asked. Tadashi seemed a bit shocked and he looked away in embarrassment.
"I-I don't really know, they're both fun to be with.", Tadashi answered.
"Elaborate.", Mizuki replied.
"Well, Yachi-san is really cute. And we relate to each other really well. It's like I know her and she knows me even if we just became friends.", Tadashi explained.
"Liiiike soulmates?", Mizuki asked.
"I guess so. While Haruka-chan, she's more of my opposite. She's loud, brave and courageous. She's like a whole new world I don't relate to, but that's what attracts me, because she's different from me.", Tadashi answered.
"Hmm, Aishi Haruka, she's the best person I've ever met. She sees the world in a different way, in her own way. If she's a guy, I'd date her.", Mizuki said.
I looked at her in disbelief, and she just chuckled at my reaction. So Haruka is her type? If she meets a guy that has Haruka's personality, will she leave me?
"But Kei beat her to it.", she added.
"Haruka really is interesting.", Tadashi said.
"Haruka is brave and bold. She protects the people she loves, and she's also not a typical girl. Although she loves fashion, it's the artistry and process that attracts her, not the outside appearance. Knowing Haruka, she would choose a guy that's different from her, because she's a curious and adventurous type.", Mizuki added.
"She probably would.", Tadashi chuckled and smiled.
Mizuki noticed his reaction and she bit her lip, trying not to smile so much too.
"Oooh, look at that smile~", she said nudging Tadashi. "Tadashi, think about it thoroughly, okay? Don't do anything unless you're sure you love someone. If someone rejects you, that doesn't mean they don't like you, take Kei as an example"
"Yeah, thanks Mizuki-chan.", Tadashi grinned.
(A/N: Expect a special chapter about that love triangle!)
I kept quiet, still a bit annoyed that I wasn't getting attention from her. She makes me so childish.
I felt her staring at me and studying my face so I looked away. Then, I felt her intertwine our hands together.
We arrived at where Tadashi lives so we said our goodbyes and continued to walk home. I continued to ignore her and just stayed quiet.
"Hmm, my handsome boyfriend is being pouty. What does he want?", she cutely asked.
Crap, she's being adorable now. How can I resist this goddess beside me? I glanced at her but didn't say anything.
"Kei~ come on, we're alone now.", she cooed. I cursed under my breath. I can feel heat rising up my cheeks.
Then, her phone rang. She took it out from her pockets and looked at the caller, them she answered her phone.
"Hello? Miyu-chan?", she answered. "Why?... Huh?... How did you know I have a boyfriend? Did Papa tell you?... Those kids... It's okay... Yeah... Am I in trouble?... Okay, I'll try."
She put down her phone and looked at me apologetically. She then hugged my arm and pouted.
"What is it?", I asked.
"I'm sorry, Kei. Are you free on Sunday?", she asked.
"Yeah, why?", I asked.
"The twins accidentally told my grandparents that I have a boyfriend, they told them even before we're dating. A-and my grandparents are pretty protective, they want to meet you.", she answered. I blinked a few times, I was about to answer but she cut me off. "You don't have to go if you don't want to! I can explain, this was really sudden anyway. And besides that, we just got together, isn't it too early for you to mee--"
"I'll go.", I answered, making her stop.
Her eyes widened as she stare at me, seeing if I'm honest.
"Are you sure?", she asked.
"Yeah. If I don't go, they might think I'm not taking you seriously. I don't want them disagreeing when I ask you to marry me.", I answered.
"Huh?", she jolted, blushing. "You're already thinking about marrying me? We just got together yesterday."
(A/N: Tsukishima is the type to plan ahead for the future.)
"But we loved each other for a long time.", I said, clarifying my point.
"Okay... uhm, this year, we're wearing red.", she said.
"Hmm, let's go shopping on Saturday, I don't have red in my wardrobe.", I lied, I just wanna go out with her. She smiled softly then looked down.
"Sure. Thanks Kei.", she replied.
I didn't reply and just kept walking. I'm feeling nervous, but at the same time I'm relaxed. If they're Mizuki's relatives, hopefully they see what Mizuki sees in me. I'm just gonna have to be completely honest.
What does she see in me anyway? I still don't understand why she loves me so much.
A/N: You must be wondering, how did I come up with this ridiculous story for Tsukishima. So, story time~
I was a grade 10 student in Philippines (same age and year as Tsukishima and the other first years). I only started watching Haikyuu this February 2020. And for us grade 10 students, we usually have retreats. When we got to the retreat house, we ate lunch then took a nap because we're pulling off an all nighter.
Then I had a dream. I dreamt of that scene in the last chapter when Tsukishima pinned Mizuki on the locker and kissed her. I was Mizuki in that dream. And when I woke up, I couldn't get that off my head.
So a month after that dream, I started having a few ideas for a full story. I immediately liked Tsukishima, maybe because my name is also moon related. Idk.
Basically, this story came from a holy place.
I wouldn't say that Mizuki is inspired by me. Although we have the same interests. I study psychology, play Volleyball, I love baking, arts, singing, playing video games. I'm a math and literary nerd.
Our difference is that I love performing as a dancer, and that I can't play piano. I can only play guitar and kalimba. And we have different birth dates. And I'm definitely not some purple haired goddess that comes from a rich family(That's a spoiler btw).
Enough, too much information XD. Anyways, hope you enjoyed this chapter <3