Two weeks have passed and things have run almost smoothly. Practice has been going well in which we have developed great communication and a good bond.
I've been playing with the boys team as well after practice as I would wait for my mom to come pick me up. It's been quite fun in the sense that the boys would always goof around and by that I meant mostly Oikawa-Chan.
As for the conversation I had with Iwaizumi about my father he seemed to have kept his word as no one has asked me anything about it.
We make small talk once in a while until Oikawa would interrupt us doing something dumb.
Oh and finally I've been able to avoid making any sort of eye contact with Ito which has been a blessing from all gods.
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Today we had a practice match with Karasuno at their school and I was esthatic the entire morning as I skipped down the halls to my classroom.
Skipping towards my seat where the two boys sat I plopped myself in between them humming a tune in my head.
"Ohh sweetheart what's got you so happy today? I know my presence is really welcoming and all since I am gor-" *slap* "Ow Iwa-Chann!" Oikawa grimaces in pain looking at Iwaizumi.
"Baka," He grumbles looking down at his phone.
I giggle at the interaction between the two and pat Oikawa's head like a little kid. "There there."
He lets out a "hmph" sinking more into his chair crossing his arms over his chest.
"Well as to why I'm happy this morning," I begin looking at the two a smile on my face, "We have our first practice match today against Karasuno after school!"
This brings both of the boys attentions as they look at my happy self who is swaying back in forth in my chair.
"Oh Naka-Chan is going to stun everyone with her amazing spikes," Oikawa sings making me smile even wider. "Oh that reminds me!"
I watch as he gives turns to Iwaizumi as if they're talking with their eyes. "Uhh what's up guys?"
"Okay so here's the thing," Iwaizumi speaks up making me look in his direction, "Our manager will not be able to make it to our first practice match against Karasuno next Tuesday and we were wondering if you would like to come and help us out?"
"The other boys already know you so well and we think that you can help us prepare for the game. So pleasee Naka-Chan," Oikawa pleads putting his hand on top of mine.
I look down at my hands then back up at the boys looking at me, Oikawa giving a bright smile whereas Iwaizumi just has a normal expression.
I huff out thinking through the situation my eyes staring at the ceiling. "Alright I'll help!"
I look down to see a even happier Oikawa and a smile form on Iwaizumi's face.
"Yess, thank you sweetheart!" Oikawa exclaims pulling me into a hug.
"Oikawa-Chan c-can't br-eath," I let out at his tight hug causing him to let me go as a light shade of pick comes on his cheeks.
"Oops sorry Naka-Chan," He laughs scratching the back of his neck.
I giggle at the flustered boy. "It's alright Oikawa-Chan."
"Okay class lets start!" Sensei tells us as we all bring our attention to her.
As she begins speaking other than glancing at all the girls glaring at me I couldn't help but notice at the corner of my eyes that Iwaizumi's expression changed slightly as well.
Anger?
I didn't think too much of it as my attention went back to the lesson Yamamoto-Sensei was teaching not wanting to miss something important.
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Leaving 30 minutes before school ended I meet up with the other girls changing into our volleyball uniforms and bord the school bus.
I was about to sit next to Hina when Ito popped out of nowhere sliding in the seat causing me to let at an annoyed grumble.
As I continue walking down the aisle I spot an open seat next to Aoi and smile asking her if I could sit next to her.
"Of course you can Naka-Chan!" She exlaims patting her hand on the open seat next to her. I smile in response as I plop myself down in the seat moving my body a bit to get comfortable.
I glance at Aoi to see her bouncing her leg up and down as she fidgets with the zipper on her sweater.
"Are you alright Aoi?" I ask concerned.
This must of scared Aoi because she flinches at my voice looking down at her pants. "U-uh I'm fi-fine."
I sigh at the jittery girl placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder causing her to glance at me. "I understand that your nervous Aoi. In my first ever high school game I felt like I was going to puke every single minute."
At my words she widens her eyes bringing a hand quickly to her mouth.
"That doesn't mean you will too!" I try to stop her from thinking of anything worse. "But you know what got me through it? It was my teammates."
I feel my eyes become glossy as I think back to Nekoma. "Th-they were there for me. They made me felt like I belonged," I almost choke out.
I watch as Aoi's face soften as she slowly brings her hand down from her mouth. I give her a gentle smile placing my hands on my lap. "We'll always be here for you Aoi, remember that."
Getting pulled into a hug I'm surprised at first but return it back my smile growing even wider.
"Thank you Naka-Senpai," She quietly mumbles in the crook of my neck.
"No problem, we're friends after all," I lightly chuckle patting her back.
Pulling out of the hug I see a now smiling Aoi.
"Girls we're almost here, be ready!" We both heat Hina yell replying with a "yes captain" back.
It's time.
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Karasuno High was a bit smaller than Aoba Johsai but was still quite large.
Walking towards the gym doors were all greeted by a middle aged lady who has a bright smile plastered on her face. "Welcome girls I'm Coach Hirano and we are very happy to have you here today to play against our girls." We then all watch as Hina steps towards Coach Hirano and gives her a warm smile back.
"We are very happy to be here and can't wait to have some good competition!" We all bow after her words giving a loud "thank you" to the Coach.
Brigning my head back up I glance to the side to see a girl with short dark brown hair and light brown eyes jog towards our team wearing her jerey with the number 1 on it. "Hi I'm Michimiya Yui the captain of the team!" She exlaims standing beside her coach.
"We can't wait to play you girls but first you can put your bags in the changing room that is outside the gym on the right hand side," Yui-San tells us to which we nod walking out of the gym and towards the change room.
After changing into my shorts leaving my team jacket on I tie my hair up into a high ponytail with a small turquois bow in it.
"I'm going to go to the washroom first!" I yell to the others walking towards the exit.
"Alright, be back quick!" Hina exclaims looking in my direction. I give her a quick salute before jogging in the direction Yui-San told us the bathroom was.
School was already over so there were just a few people wandering the halls talking to their friends. Taking turn after turn for a solid 5 minute I stop my jog realizing that I was lost.
Justt great.
I let out a deep sigh looking down at my watch to see that I have a 5 minutes left before the match started.
Putting my hand in my sweater pocket I realize that I left my phone in my gym bag. Even better.
Looking around the halls I spot two boys bickering at one another as they walk down the hallway not even being aware of the stares they were getting.
"Oya!" I call grabbing the attention of the two boys. Jogging up to them I give a small smile at their confused faces. "I'm kinda lost right now and have to get back to the girls volleyball gym. Do you guys know where it is by any chance?"
The boy with the spiky orange hair eyes widen when I mentioned the word "volleyball" and gives me a bright smile. "You play volleyball?!" He begins jumping up and down till the tall black haired boy beside him tells him to stop.
I watch as the two boys begin to bicker once again at one another causing me to laugh in response to which they stop looking back at me. "Yes I do play volleyball but will be missing my game if I don't get back now."
The small energetic boy nods his head vigorously grabbing me by the wrist as he begins to speed jog down the hallway catching me by surprise as I almost fell.
"Wait up!" I hear his friend yell as he begins to catch up to the orange haired boy and I who still has his hand gripped around my wrist as he pulls me.
He immediately begins to speed up as he spots the tall boy catching up to us. "Oi!" I yelp at the instant increase in speed as I once again almost fall face first to the ground.
Were they really having a competition over who could run faster?
After two minutes of running we take another turn to which I spot the similar doors from before at the end of the hall. To which is where the boy still gripping on my wrist speed intensifies his 'opponent' is riding on our tail.
Reaching the final stretch of the 'finish line' the orange haired boy immediately leaps forwards not letting me go causing myself to fall to the ground sliding as well.
"Baka," I mutter rubbing my now free hand on the side of my head.
"I win!" I hear them both yell at the same time eyeing one another. For the third time they start arguing with each other. Groaning at the two boys I step in between the two pushing them apart.
"No you're both wrong. I won," I say giving a bright smile turning way from the two as I skip towards the gym doors shouting a quick 'thank you' leaving them most likely stunned.
"Where we're you?!" A fuming Hina yells as she angrily marches towards me a scowl on her face.
Oh geez she's scary when mad.
"U-uh heh I got lost, sorry," I shyly smile at the angry captain. She lets out a sigh grabbing me by the collar of my sweater as she drags me towards the team. "Of course you did," She mutters before letting me go.
Turning around I watch as Hina's expression softens yet a scowl still on here face. "Go with someone next time or take your phone with you alright," She states more than asks.
Nodding my head I bow at her request, "Yes Captain!"
To that the whistle blows signaling the start of the match. Considering I didn't get time to warm up unless you consider getting dragged around the school my muscles weren't fully prepared for the match.
The starting line up consisted of me at opposite hitter, Akari at middle blocker, Ito-San at outside hitter, Suzuki-Chan at libero, Fujii-Chan a second year as our defense specialist and finally Hina at setter who was also first to serve.
With the ref blowing the whistle Hina and Yui-San shake hands before jogging to their own sides of the court.
Hina grabs the ball from the side and begins to bounce it a few times before receiving another whislte.
"Nice serve!" I yell as she throws it up in the air performing a jump serve the ball hitting against the palm of her hand.
Game on.
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I hope you guys enjoyed the chapter! This was a great way of introducing some new characters aka the Karasuno boys we all love. I know there hasn't been too much context between Iwaizumi and Ren but I promise fluff on the way! I'm just trying to develop the story a bit adding in the volleyball aspect as well so bare with me :) Stay tuned!
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