Chapter 12- Tension

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Quick note: Here's a quick summary of what happened last chapter since my lazy ass self hasn't posted in over a month :)

- Ren and Iwa went on their 1 month anniversary to which she received a call from Mattsun saying Oikawa is asking for her and he needs help (he's intoxicated)

- Ren takes her to his house to which he balls his eyes out saying that he's afraid to tell his parents he's bi and has been rlly stressed recently

- Chapter ends with Ren lying to Iwa saying she's fine and has come back from her 'work emergency'

That's all! Now enjoy :)

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When I had woken up the next morning the setter had been no where in sight.

Oikawa hadn't left a note, text or anything only leaving me to believe that he was embarrassed and still hadn't forgiven me.

Not wanting to pressure him of any sorts I decided against contacting him, keeping Friday night a secret.

As Monday had rolled around the day had started as normal as usual with the lingering tension still present as I walked into class and towards my seat.

Both Oikawa and I were quick to lock gazes with one another for a few seconds before he self consciously darted his eyes back to his phone.

Letting out a defeated sigh I take my seat in between the two boys already feeling the unwavering gaze beside me to which I turn to see Iwaizumi eyeing me warily.

"You look more tired than usual," He whispers his thoughts a look as concern on his face as he held my hand under the table.

It had been a routine of ours to do things like so as we didn't find it the best to flaunt our relationship to the setter who was forced to sit beside us.

"I'm alright just had to get in some extra studying," I give his hand a light squeeze my heart racing to the thought that I had just lied.

That's what I had been doing quite a lot recently. Lying. Not telling Hajime the truth truly broke my heart but at the same time I didn't want to break Oikawa's trust.

I felt empathetic for the boy with his situation and didn't want to put pressure onto him as he was already dealing with a lot.

At my words Iwaizumi glanced down at our interlocked hands as his thumb grazed over mine softly before sending me a warm smile.

'Shit I feel so bad' I thought to myself before attempting to focus my attention on the lesson.

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Walking towards the girls at the cafeteria table the middle blockers eyes were quick to catch mine as they gleamed with excitement.

"Rennn!" Akari exclaims watching as I sat down beside Sakura nearly receiving a slap from Hina from how loud she had been.

"You have some explaining to do," The girl says a smug smile on her lips.

A quiet scoff could be heard from Ito knowing of Akari's intentions as she sends her a look.

"Akari I doubt she wants to talk to you about her sex life."

At Ito's words I had nearly choked on my water my eyes widening at how blunt she had been.

"Oh I already I asked her about that!" She reassures her before letting out a sigh. "To which she unfortunately didn't use the condom I gave her buβ€”"

"You gave her a condom?!" Hina cut her off her blue orbs dilating at Akari.

Akari let out a shriek at the captains motherly death stare sinking back in her seat.

"Hina-San she was just helping Ren-San out," Sakura chimes in looking at her senpai's terrified expression.

"Yeah what my little kouhai says!" She speaks up confidently. "I mean Sakura out of all people should know as her and Watari have probably doβ€”"

"Akari-San!" The second year puts a hand to the girls mouth her face blooming red.

"You're such a bad influence Akariβ€”" Hina sighs rubbing her temples as if she was trying to endure her friends words. "Anyways what explaining does Ren have to do?"

"Oh!" The girl exclaims. "Not only did I hear a familiar voice the night I called her but I noticed something familiar on Shittykawa's snapchat story."

My eyes widened as I had nearly forgotten about the picture he had posted and the call Akari and I had that night.

"Oikawa was at your house with you alone?" Ito pulls herself into the conversation eyeing me intently.

"I promise you it's not like that!" I quickly rush out.

"Yes yes I know you would never do something like that to Iwaizumi, but why was he there?"

At this point there was no way of lying with how the entire situation had looked, deciding to tell a semi truth.

"Mattsun found him drunk and called me since I was near so I took him to my house and he just took that picture on my bed because it's Oikawa."

"He was drunk?!" Hina exclaimed quietly.

"Yeah I guess the stress of the tournament coming up was getting to him," I let out a small sigh. "But don't tell this to anyone else please I don't think he wants anyone to know."

"Yeah we won't we promise Ren," Sakura sends a smile way to which the others nod in agreement. "But that means you left your date early with Iwaizumi?"

"Yeah I did but I lied to him because I wasn't sure if Oikawa wanted anyone to know," Guilt flooded through my body going noticed by Sakura as she squeezes my shoulder slightly in reassurance.

"Do you think he saw Oikawa's snap and noticed it was your bed?" Ito asks.

"He didn't ask so I doubt he did as it was quite difficult to notice that it was my room. But somehow Akari did."

'He didn't know anything of that night did he?' I couldn't help but ponder as the day continued as normal, coaches words bringing me out of my thoughts.

"Okay girls so for today's practice as we finally have all players back," She began her eyes lingering to mine. "We'll be having a joint practice with the boys."

'Of course we have practice with them the first day I'm back' I thought to myself letting out an intent sigh as I watched all the boys walk in.

With Oikawa entering last I hadn't noticed how different he looked since Friday.

He just seemed different then how he was only a few days ago. His eyes had shown clear eyebags, his brown locks were messier than usual and even the clothes he was wearing were similar to those he wore Friday night.

Just what was going on with him.

"Okay boys and girls both coach Tanaka and I decided to run a few practice matches just to prepare for the Spring Tournament. But we'll be mixing up the boys and girls teams together."

And with the two coaches began pairing teams together making sure to make the teams balanced in both skills and positions.

My team had consisted of Akari, Watari, Mattsun, Iwaizumi and much to my dismay Oikawa.

"Why are you staring at Oikawa like that?" A voice had broke me out of my trance to which I turn to see Mattsun eyeing me intently.

"He just looks different," I voice aloud. "I feel like something happened after Friday night and I don't know what it is."

"Oh Friday nightβ€”" The boy exaggerates in thought. "I was meaning to talk to you about that. Before you came he kept mumbling words on the line of 'I'm scared of telling the truth' then started also mumbling your name."

"Is that all he said?" My eyes perked up at his words.

"Yeah pretty much," He notices my change in attitude his eyebrows furrowing slightly. "Why?"

"No reason, just curious," I reply casually before focusing my attention back on Oikawa.

'I need to talk to him,' I thought to myself  about to take a step towards the setter who's attention was focused on the volleyball in his hands. But had been stopped from the blow of the whistle.

So forth, the match had gone by as usual but everyone could clearly notice how distracted Oikawa had been.

It wasn't that his sets weren't good but they had been not as perfect as he usually had done.

"Oikawa you alright?" Akari's voice laced with concern as she approached the boy who held a distant look.

As much as the girl teased him she truly cared about his well being and saw him as a close friend.

Everyone watched as he slowly nodded in response sending his go to smile that hadn't held the exact joy that it usually did.

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Exiting the locker room I was quick to spot Iwiazumi who was leaning against the wall his eyes fixated on his phone.

Walking towards the male he glanced up a small smile tugging on his lips as he pushed off the wall.

"You ready?" Hajime asks grabbing my bag out of my hand.

"Yup," I give him a small smile in response about to grab my hand in his before I spot a familiar figure in the corner of my eye.

Oikawa and I had caught eye contact his eyes lingering on my hand to which I instinctively pull back.

Guilt rushed through my body just seeing the look on his face that I couldn't quite decipher. The thoughts of Friday just couldn't escape my mind.

"You alright Ren?" Iwaizumi's eyebrows furrowed his eyes stuck on mine that I had pulled back.

But before I could reply the ace had already spotted what I had noticed a small frown etching onto his lips.

"L-let's go," I grab his wrist pulling him towards the doors.

Neither of us say a word as we exit the school and begin our way home.

"Babyβ€”" Iwaizumi had finally spoken up after a few minutes pulling me back.

Putting a halt to our walk he moves me so that I'm now facing directly in front of him.

A saddened look is shown as he slowly puts a hand to my cheek brushing his thumb gently.

"You've been acting different what's wrong?" He softly speaks. "You can tell me anything you know that?"

Just Iwaizumi's tone and gentleness had ached my heart.

'As much as I want to tell him I just can't.'

"Yeah I know Hajime," I mumble quietly trying to muster up the best smile possible.

At my response his eyes had gleamed into mine for a few seconds before lightly placing a soft kiss on my lips. "Alright."

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THIS CHAPTER WAS SO BAD HELPβ€”

Anyways I hope u enjoyed the long awaited chapter! Yes ik ik this was basically an Oikawa based chapter but I felt like I needed to write stuff about him as he's an important character in this fic.

I feel like some misinterpret him in the book so I wanted to give some nice backstory on what he's going through if that makes sense.

And it ties with the drama that's to come ;)

Stay tuned!

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