OH CRAP. I'M LATE. I'M LATE. "HOW DOES SOMEONE SLEEP PAST THREE ALARMS."
H: Why are you yelling this early.
"CLEARLY I'M NOT YELLING LOUD ENOUGH IF YOU CAN'T HEAR ME SAY I'M LATE." I grabbed a travel size carton of milk for Tobi and some extra saltines for Hinata, hugged Hajime and headed out the door. "GOOD LUCK TODAY HEDGE" I called as I ran out. I stored the crackers and milk in my bag.The purpose you ask, the crackers, they were just in case Hinata's tummy was upset again, and the milk, wellllll that was tradition. Every game day since we first met in middle school I had gifted Tobi some milk as a token of good luck. The one time I forgot, Tobi had played the "worst game of his life". By "worst game of his life" he meant that instead of having a 100% set rate it dropped down to 96, which to him is unacceptable. As I made it to school I had seen everyone there waiting for me. "SORRY I'M LATE!" I breathed out as I finally stopped running. Once I caught my breath I walked up to Tobi and handed him his milk. He took it happily as we began loading the bus. "Wait Hinata, How about we sit together today?"
*blushes* H: YES SURE. I'D REALLY LIKE THAT.
K: Why are you sitting with him?
"I'm sorry, did you want a repeat of the practice match?"
K: You're right, but on the way home we're sitting together.
"AWWWWWW. *grabs Kageyama's cheek* IS SOMEBODY JEALOUS THAT HE'S BEING REPLACED BY AN ORANGED HEADED CUTIE? *Starts poking his cheek* MAYBE I'LL CHANGE MY SEAT PERMANENTLY, ABSENCE DOES MAKE THE HEART GROW FONDER.
*blushes, slaps my hand away* K: AS IF I'D EVER BE JEALOUS OF A DUMBASS LIKE THAT.
The entire ride Hinata was telling me about how excited he was. We were laughing and having such a good time that it hurt me a little to look over and see Tobi so angry. After we got off the bus, I ran up and hugged Tobi from behind.
*Blushes* T: HUH, HEY, LET GO.
I let go and he turned around to face me. I stared straight into those midnight blue eyes and said "Tobio Kageyama, you are my best friend and nothing is ever going to change that." I kept the intense look on my face and held up my pinkie.
*Flashback*
"Promise me."
K: No
"DO IT"
K: I don't want to, it's embarrassing.
"DO IT NOW OR THE MILK GOES DOWN THE DRAIN."
*blushes* K: FINE, I PROMISE THAT I'LL ALWAYS BE YOUR FRIEND.
"AND" I said as I began pouring the milk down the drain.
K: AND I'LL STOP PICKING MILK OR ANY DAIRY PRODUCT OVER YOU.
I smiled."Pinky promise"
K: Is all of this really necessary?
I help up my pinky awaiting his reply. He sighed and wrapped his finger around. "WAIT DON'T FORGET TO LOCK IT IN. IT WON'T COUNT IF YOU DON'T." With our pinkies interlocked, our thumbs met sealing our promise and binding our life long friendship.
*End of Flashback*
Tobi smiled as he remembered when we first made that promise. He wrapped his pinky around mine and we joined our thumbs to seal it in. After I had fixed Tobi, I ran up to Kiyoko to see if she needed help. Suddenly Tanka and Noya started circling around us and facing the other teams. Kiyoko looked at me. I nodded. She picked up two clipboards and slammed them both on their heads.
Kiyoko: Cut that out.
I checked their heads really quick. "NO BUMP, WE'RE CLEAR." And with that, we kept walking as Tanka and Noya obsessed over the fact that Kiyoko had hit them. After a nasty run in with Date- Tech, Daichi had the opportunity to reunite with an old friend. Asahi began giving Hinata some tips on how to manage anxiety, which kinda worked. Kiyoko and I were setting up the banner at the school's cheering center when two hands were placed over my eyes.
??: "Guess who?"
He whispered in my ear. But I knew that voice and I could smell that cologne from a mile away. "Kuroo-senpai". I turned around, wrapped my arms around his torso and buried my face in his chest. I felt the vibrations of his laugh as I reluctantly pulled away. "Kiyoko, you remember Kuroo- senpai right?" Kiyoko raised an eyebrow and smirked.
Kiyoko: I do. It's nice to see you again.
Kuroo: And you as well.
Oh my gosh. He's so respectful. How did I get this lucky? *sighs while staring at him*
Kuroo: You okay there babe?
I was about to respond when I looked down and saw that the boys were already warming up. "Oh my gosh we have to go." I was about to run off when Kuroo pulled on the back of my jacket to stop me. "I almost choked and DIED. This better be good." Kuroo leaned and kissed my cheek.
Kuroo: *smirks* Good luck out there Princess, I'm sure you'll do amazing. Kiyoko, I'm sure you need to be off as well so good luck.
Kuroo took his seat in the front row as Kiyoko and I ran to the court.
Kiyoko: Babe???? Princess???
I skidded to a stop and scratched the back of my head "Oh, yea we're kinda dating."
Kiyoko: That's so great, Congratulations. He seems nice enough.
I smiled and looked down, suddenly unable to hold eye contact. "He is."
Kiyoko: Are you going to tell the boys?
"I wanted to wait. This is their day, it's not fair of me to steal the spotlight."
Kiyoko: I'm sure as long as he makes you, the boys will be happy.
"I want to tell them, but part of me also wants to wait until Nekoma and us are together again. This way it'll be one big announcement, you know?"'
Kiyoko: That sounds like a great idea. Now let's go before they hurt themselves.
The first set started off without a hitch. The other team served the ball. Asahi received the ball, sent it to Tobi, Tobi to Tanaka, and Tanaka STRAIGHT THROUGH BABY! POINT ONE FOR US! Everyone was screaming so loud that the ref had given us an official warning. Those are my boys *wipes tear*. The second point came right after the first when Ashai did what an ace does and bust down their wall. At this point, our little cinnamon roll was getting all ansty, but that didn't last very long, because the third point belonged to him and that quick attack. The game ended with us winning two straight sets. The final score, 25-12 and 25-14! After the game ended the boys went to the cafeteria to eat lunch and rest up before their next match. I texted Kuroo and when he was by the door I sprinted up to him and hugged him. I walked him over to the table and said "Surprise, guess who came to visit."
Kuroo: Hey, great job out there guys.
D: Thanks for coming out today. We really appreciate it and not to seem ungrateful, but aren't you a long way from home.
N: YEA AND WHAT IS YOUR HAND DOING OVER OUR MEDICS SHOULDERS?
Kuroo: Well it's cause we're
"FRIENDS. WE'RE GOOD FRIENDS"
Kuroo: Yeaaaaaa, friends. Anyway I was in Miyagi visiting a "friend" and some family so I figured I'd come over to check out the competition. I do have to go catch my train though so good luck.
"I'm just going to walk him out. I'll see you guys in there." Kuroo and I began walking towards the entrance of the Sendai City Gym. When we were finally out of sight I reached for his hand and interlaced our fingers together. He laughed.
K: Is this what you do with all your friends?
"Just my ultra, super special ones like you." I reached up and booped his nose. "Don't be so glum."
K: My girlfriend friendzoned me after only 12 hours of our relationship, and the worst part is she was asleep for six of them. That's got to be a record.
"Stop it. I wanted to tell them, it's just, Nekoma's your family and Karsuno's mine and I want to tell them both together."
K: You make it sound like we're getting married and we're about to tell our kids they have some new step siblings.
"I guess you're right, but this my first real relationship and they're all really important to me so I want to do this right."
K: Hey, stop, look at me. *grabs chin* If you want to wait, we can wait because if something is important to you it's important to me too. I'm just so happy that you're mine. I want to scream it to the world. But I guess the world can wait, and this can be our little secret. *Turns chin to the side and kisses cheek*
"Thank you." I smiled and we continued to walk to the door. When we arrived I'd finally realized that he'd be leaving to go two hours away. Kuroo laughed.
K: What's with the face.
"It's just, you're leaving, and after this, you'll be two hours away." I blushed. "What if I miss you?" Kuroo took my phone and told me to smile. He took his phone out and we made a funny face. He set a picture of us as my background and changed his as well.
K: There. Now if we miss each other we can just look at our phone screen and remember we're only a phone call away.
I pushed him a little. "You're such a dork."
K: Only for you.
He kissed my cheek but before he walked away I grabbed his arm to stop him. He turned back around and quickly pecked him on the lips. He was shocked. "You missed" I whispered, and then ran away. WE ARE READY, GAME NUMBER TWO. PREPARE TO CRUMBLE IRON WALL. We were on the receiving end again so the boys lined up for their warm ups. Seeing them so tense made me worried so I tried to lighten the mood. "KARASUNO GO, KARASUNO FIGHT, WE'RE GONNA BE, DYNOMITE." When I finished my cheer half the boys looked horrified, while they other half were laughing their heads off. "AND THAT MY FRIENDS IS WHY I NEVER WENT OUT FOR CHEER SQUAD. Listen as your medic I focus on all aspects of your health, and in this case it looked like your emotional and mental health needed my assistance." I started my cheer again. 'WHO'S THE BEST LIBERO" Noya jumped in 'THAT'S ME". "WHO'S THE BEST ACE" Asahi sweatdropped " I think that's me". "WHOS THE BEST TEAM IN MIYAGI? KARASUNO'S WHO, KARASUNO'S WHO." At this point the only two people who weren't laughing were Tobi and Tsukishima, which I'll take as a win. My cheer had caught some unwanted attention from Date Tech, but the boys had finally stopped being so tense; THEREFORE MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. "Remember boys, tense bodies lead to tense muscles which lead to more work for me, so trust in each other and trust in your practice. You'll be okay." *smiles* " Oh and Asahi, remember what I said. "Eventually you have to jump, or else all you'll remember is the feeling of the fall." Right now it's time to jump, but if you get scared just say one more. One more receive, one more spike, just one more. Every wall has a weakness, even an iron one, you've just got to find it." I put my fist out and bump with them. "Good Luck everyone." I ran off and they continued their warm ups. Shortly after, the game began. For most of the game we were neck and neck, but after Date Tech's time out we started to pull ahead. At set point Ashai broke through. I ran over to him and attacked him with a hug. "ASHAI, YOU DID IT. YOU DESTROYED THAT WALL!'
*Blushes* A: It's just like you said, one more receive, one more spike, just one more. I'm not sure if that wall has a weakness yet, but what I am sure of, is that I'm no longer scared. So they can bring it on.
"YEAH" the team cheered. The second game soon began and while this one was closer, we had ultimately won the set with Ashai scoring the game winning point. After the boys cooled down we left the gym, but not before seeing our next opponent, Aoba Johsai. They hadn't won yet, but I had no doubt in my mind that it would happen. As Oikawa got his fourth service ace in row the troublesome twins were the only ones getting excited.
H: THE GREAT KING IS AWESOME. I WANT TO PLAY HIM.
*In the background* "Hinata, I told you to stop calling him that."
N: ME TOO. I HOPE HE AIMS ONE OF THOSE SERVES AT ME.
They kept at that level of excitement until one of the officials called them middle schoolers but then corrected himself to ELEMENTARY SCHOOLERS. We all couldn't help but laugh as the troublesome twins finally calmed down and apologized for all the noise they were making. They were on set point when Oikawa set the ball and Hajime slammed it down. "WOAHHHHHHH. THAT'S IT HAJIME. THAT'S MY ACE.YOU GO BIG BROTHER!"
K: You know we have an ace of our own right.
"Of Course. But we all share Ashai, Hajime's mine whether he likes it or not."
K: I think Oikawa-sama might beg to differ.
As they were walking out Hajime saw me and gave a wave and Oikawa a quick smile. I took a seat on the bus and waited for Tobi to come sit, but when he walked on, he sat next to Hinata. "ARE YOU SERIOUS RIGHT NOW"
K: You did it, why can't I?
"Petty doesn't look good on you ;p. *mumbles* Whatever, I didn't want to sit next to you anyway." I popped my headphones in and looked out the window. I texted Kuroo that we had won and that we'd be going up against Hajime's team tomorrow. He congratulated us and told me that he had gotten home safe. Currently he was at practice so he wouldn't be able to respond. I turned around and saw that the boys were all asleep. What cuties. They must have been so worn out. When we got back one of the teachers had pulled us in and said that we were on the news. Most of it was Shiratorizwa this and Tooru Oikawa that, but then it happened, THEY SAID OUR NAMES and then it switched right back to Oikawa. When asked about his thoughts on tomorrow's game this moran said "Karasuno's a decent team, I really hope they do their best." AND THEN HE GAVE THAT STUPID LITTLE SMILE HE GIVES AND SAID "SO THAT WE'LL BE ABLE TO ANNHILATE THEM." I WAS SEETHING WITH RAGE. "SHITTYKAWAAAAAAAAA. DON'T WORRY GUYS I'LL DESTROY HIM TODAY AND YOU GUYS CAN ANNIHILATE HIM ON THE COURT TOMORROW."
We said thank you to teacher, and the boys walked away. "Hey, don't worry about it, because tomorrow, when we beat them, it's going to be OUR faces on the TV." Everyone seemed to be picked up by my little speech so I continued. " Besides everyone loves an underdog story, or should I say an undercrow story :D" They began to walk away. "Guys.. Guys you get it... GUYS". After a quick little team meeting we headed home. Tomorrow would be the big day, THE DAY WE TAKE DOWN SEIJOH.