That night, you're stuck doing homework in your room again. As you work, you can't help but think about what happened earlier that day.

Did that really happen? Was it all in my head that Iwa was going to kiss me? Definitely. Especially after he saw that picture on my phone. I'm such an idiot for leaving it there!

You go back to doing your work, trying to ignore the awkward moment you shared with Iwa before.

Wait, did he really give me his phone number?

You open up your phone and look through your contacts. There it is. Hajime Iwaizumi. 

Do I text him? Why did he have to put his number in my phone?! Now all the pressure's on me. Great. Well, I guess I should text him and get over my fear.

          Y/N: Hey Iwa, it's Y/N.

You continue to stare at your phone as you wait for Iwa to answer. Nothing. You go back to doing your homework after realizing he probably won't answer your text, not immediately at least.

         IWA: Hey, sorry I didn't respond right away. I've got a mountain of homework in front of me.

A huge wave of relief washes over you upon seeing his text. With a bit of newfound courage, you text him back.

          Y/N: That's okay, me too. I just wanted to say thanks.

Thanks? Why am I thanking him? He asked me if he could give me his number. Idiot.

        IWA: No problem. You wanna videochat?

         Y/N: Sure :)

Your phone starts to ring and you answer it. The second you see Iwa's face show up on your phone, you freeze up.

"Hey," he says before placing his phone back down on his desk, angling it so you can see him.

Iwa continues doing his homework but you've completely forgotten about the homework you need to do as well and stare down at him on your phone. Before long, he notices.

"So what homework do you have?" he asks calmly.

"Just chemistry," you shrug.

I better put my phone down and do my homework so I don't look like a complete weirdo.

You set your phone against the wall behind your desk so you can keep an eye on Iwa as you work. As you complete your homework, you glance at Iwa every so often. You two aren't saying much, but the company is really soothing. 

After a while of sneakily glancing at Iwa, you catch him looking back at you. 

"Hi," you smile, the bored look on your face washing away.

"Hey. Homework sucks," he sighs. 

You try to cheer Iwa up by talking to him about volleyball.

"I've always played with Yutaro," you tell him, "ever since I was able to hit the ball hard enough."

"Really? I've always played with Oikawa, too," he admits.

"How," you giggle, "I'd probably die if I had to spend that much alone time with Oikawa."

Iwa laughs back. You stop talking and freeze up again. His laugh is so cute. Why is he so perfect?

"He's really not as bad as he comes off sometimes."

"Oh yeah Iwa-chan?" you tease.

"Yeah, laugh all you want," he says while rolling his eyes.

"It's cute!"

"Not really, but I guess when you say it, it's cute," he laughs as he looks down at the work on his desk.

"Well, then I'm going to call you Iwa-chan from now on."

At this point, he stops moving and stares up at his phone.

"I'm sorry," you say to him, "I don't have to if you don't want-"

"No, it's fine," he cuts you off.

Iwa then goes back to doing his homework and you do the same. You try to hide your face so Iwa doesn't see how flustered you've gotten from that conversation. You fail to notice him do the same.

A little while later, Iwa tells you he's getting a call from Oikawa. You say goodbye and Iwa hangs up.

I've got to call Asuka. I don't know what to think about that conversation, but I'm sure Asuka will. Since when did I get interested in gossiping with her?

You call Asuka up on the phone and she doesn't answer until the very end.

"Hello?" her voice echoes through the phone.

"Hey! I've gotta talk to you about something."

"Oh, Y/N! I can't really talk right now. Let's talk tomorrow at school okay?"

"Uh, okay. Is everything alright?"

"I'm fine," she says quickly. "Just in the middle of something. See you!"

After hanging up with Asuka, you wonder what she could be doing.

She's usually so excited to gossip with me. I hope she's okay. I can't believe I'm the one getting rejected to talk about guys.

At lunch the next day, you walk outside with Asuka to eat.

"I'm really sorry about yesterday," she sighs as you walk across campus.

"Don't worry about it. I shouldn't have called you so late anyway."

"Y/N," she randomly speaks up, "last night I couldn't talk because I was with Matsukawa again..."

Usually Asuka is all excited when she talks about Matsukawa, but this time she just seems serious. You wonder if she thinks you'll get mad at her for that.

"Really, Asuka, it's okay, but what were you doing there so late?"

"Well," she says with the same, serious expression. "I slept over."

"No way! Are you guys dating now or something?"

"I don't think so," she answers, "but I got to be with him all day which was nice."

"Well, I'm happy for you. Did you guys do anything?"

"Y/N!" she gasps, "Since when are you interested in that kind of stuff?"

"I don't know," you shrug, "I guess because I have to tell you some stuff too."

Immediately, your friend's face blooms into excitement. Her normal, happy self is finally returning.

"Calm down! Everybody's going to stare at us!" you try to calm her down.

"They already are, Y/N," she giggles. "So, what happened with Iwa?"

"Who said something happened with Iwa?" you whisper.

"Who else would it be?" she asks as the two of you finally find a table to eat your lunch.

"Okay fine, you got me there," you sigh, opening up your bento.

You tell Asuka about what happened in the stairwell and how you got to video call him last night. Meanwhile, the two of you enjoy your food as you discuss.

"That's so cute Y/N!" she squeaks, "I'm so happy for you!"

 "Thanks, but I'm fairly certain that he's just being nice since I'm the team manager," you admit to her.

"Okay, there's no way that's true. Nobody else is video calling you randomly and giving out their number. Well, I'm sure Oikawa's trying to do that but that's not really my point."

"Very funny, Asuka. You know I'm not interested in him like that," you comment as you place your empty bento away.

"Yeah, I know. Hey, look," she nods her head in the direction she's looking.

Both of you look as you watch the boy's volleyball team pass by a little ways from you. Matsukawa waves and Asuka waves back.

"Hey, Y/N, is it cool if I go talk to Matsukawa."

"Talk or..." you tease.

"W-what?" she replies in shock. "Don't be gross! And you're so loud, too!"

"Me?! You were just screaming a few minutes ago."

"I'm sorry," she pouts, "but thanks for letting me go. I'll see ya later!"

"See you in class!"