*flashback*
"Monsters can't play on human teams!"

"He's so creepy!"

"Ah!! Monster!"

Tendou absorbed their comments like a sponge. But he stayed silent knowing that their words weren't wrong. Maybe he really was a monster.

"Tendou!!"

Lifting his head in the direction of a familiar voice his petite friend quickly ran up to him.

"Let's play volleyball together!" She smiled brightly grabbing onto his hand, "faster! So we have more time Tendou!!"

He smiled running beside the small girl.

"Wahh!! You're too good!! You keep blocking me!" She whined.

"Am I a monster?" He asked under his breath.

"Hm?"

"I'm a monster."

She stayed silent for a bit but then giggled, "yeah! A monster volleyball player! Who cares what those mean boys tell you! They'll be sorry when they won't be able to get the ball onto your side!"

His eyes widened from your answer. He gave you a toothy grin, "yeah!"

This event has always played in his head. Even throughout high school. It's what kept him going. He wouldn't be in volleyball if it wasn't for her.

If it wasn't for you

(F/n).

**

You were being dragged out of class by your best friend who was desperate to go with her to watch the volleyball team practice. However, she was only going to watch the famous Ushijima.

You complied even though you'd rather much take a nap at your home. You were pretty excited to see a certain familiar face.

Even though you drifted apart eventually, you couldn't help but have a crush on the red head. People called you unusual for being attracted to someone like him but you thought otherwise.

Your best friend was about to open the door when some had beat her to it already.

"Oh! (Bf/n)-san! You're here to see Ushijima-kun right?" Tendou smiled moving aside to let her in.

"Shhh! Don't say that so loudly Tendou!" She laughed nervously as she walked passed him.

"(F/n)-chan!! You're here!" He bounced happily in front of you with a wide grin on his face.

"It's been awhile Tendou," you greeted kindly. You noticed how his grin fell into a frown. You freaked out a bit from the sudden change of mood.

"Oh, you're here for Ushijima too," he stated quietly allowing you into the gym.

"Wait wh–"

"Practice is starting hurry up and get over here Tendou!"

"Oh! I'm coming! Bye bye!" He waved at you and quickly sprinted away before you could respond.

You sighed before joining your best friend on the bleachers.

"Awe, the two love birds," (Bf/n) teased.

"Shut up!"

Practice began and Ushijima separated the team to play a small practice match against each other.

Ushijima was an outstanding player however you couldn't help but completely shift your focus onto Tendou. Every time Tendou managed to block the ball you silently cheered in your head.

The two teams were tied and the match was becoming very competitive. The setter sent a perfect pass to his teammate. You stood up anxiously as you watched the spiker deliver the final blow.

Smack!

The ball landed on their side. He guessed his spike perfectly and blocked it immediately. Winning the practice match.

"YES!!" You shouted clapping your hand but then quickly sat down embarrassed as your friend bursted out in laughter. You buried you face into your hands mentally slapping yourself.

Little did you know blocker stared at you in awe.

As you were about to leave the gym but someone quickly caught up to you.

"(F/n)-chan!"

"O-oh! Tendou!"

"I'm going to go home okay!" Your best friend winked at you then quickly ran off.

'REALLY (BF/N)?!?!' you thought.

"Ushijima played good today right?" He commented.

"Yeah! But I didn't come for Ushijima. (Bf/n) forced me to come to watch with her," You smiled fiddling with your thumbs.

"Oh! I see! Well, it's getting late you should go home before it's dark!" He suggested ruffling your hair before startling to walk away.

You had the urge to tell him how you feel. It was your third year already and it was quickly coming to an end. You mustered up your courage as your gripped the side of your shirt nervously.

"Tendou!" You quickly grabbed the back of his shirt as your face flushed in embarrassment. He quickly turned his heel and tilted his head curiously.

"What's wrong?" He questioned.

"A-Actually, I came because.. I came to watch you play actually," You stuttered. His eyes grew wide as silence filled the air now.

"..For me?"

"You played so well! You're blocks were really good! I'm really proud of you! Ah! What am I saying! Never mind! I'll just be on my w–"

You were shocked when two long arms wrapped around your small body.

"It's okay (F/n)-chan! I like you too!" He gave you the smile you adored far too much.

You buried your face into his chest as you let out a long sigh, "you're way too good at guessing."

"I thought you came to see Ushijima-kun, to tell you the truth, I was pretty disappointed," He admitted.

"No, I hardly know the guy. Why wouldn't I come for you? I mean we've known each other for awhile now right?" You stated shyly.

He smiled then grabbed your wrist, "Well, I'll walk you home. That could be our first date!"

Your face grew red. It was an unusual first date, but you wouldn't have asked for anything else.

"Yeah, let's go," you squeezed his large hand as he intertwined his in response.

A/n
Why does this feel so bland to me ;-;
But sorry for the late update.
It's been really hectic lately but i'm doing well and i hope all of you guys are hanging in there as well
sryy if he was a bit OOC
i need to get more inspiration for these one shots
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thank you all and i hope you have a great day

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