you thought back to last night. you almost dreaded going to practice because of this. how'd i get myself into this mess?

*last night*

you got a text from shimizu

shimizu: hey f/n! i know you've been on the team for a few weeks now, but i was curious of how you're liking it so far?

you: i love the team! it's like a second family honestly, and it's quite nostalgic.

shimizu: oh? nostalgic how?

'shit'

you: oh well i may or may not have used to play volleyball aha😅

"damnit damnit damnit i wanted to keep that a secret from everyone", you mumbled to yourself.

shimizu: wow i had no idea! maybe you can help the boys train sometime.

you: oh yeah totally:) i'm so sorry but i have to get ready for bed but see you tomorrow!

*present day*

"i hope to god they don't ask me", you whispered to yourself, then walked into the gym. almost immediately, you were bombarded with questioned about you playing volleyball. you cringed at the noice level and suga must've noticed. "guys! don't overwhelm her", you made a mental note to thank him later. "f/n since when did you play volleyball?!", hinata asked desperately. you sighed, "i played most my life but stopped my third year of middle school". by this time, only hinata and kageyama were around you. the other boys decided it'd be best to ask you later. "what why??", the ginger questioned. "o-oh well i uh i was going to move here remember? the uh school year ends at a different time.. and-and i just never got the chance to join the girls t-team... but i like being manager for you guys better then being on court", you scratched your nape. the last part of what you said being true but the other parts were complete bullshit. unknown to you, kageyama knew you weren't telling the whole story but left it there. it was none of his business, instead asking, "what position did you play?". the girl was surprised by the boys sudden question. he didn't speak much to her. "libero and wing spiker". they were both taken aback. "SO YOU WERE LIKE THE TINY GIANT!!!!", the red head screeched. you winced and nodded. "that's it! please f/n please show us your skills~", he whined. kageyama hit hinata. "dumbass, youre making her uncomfortable", "HEY YOU BULLY I JUST WANT TO SEE HER PLAY!!". the two started arguing, so you just slipped away to go see shimizu. she quickly noticed you, "they're excited", she stated, almost amusement in her tone. you nodded. "uh huh. i'm not sure if i'll play just yet.. don't tell anyone but i stopped playing because something happened". she immediately looked guilty. "i-i'm sorry.. i wasn't aware of that. if i was i wouldn't have told the team". now it was you apologizing. you felt guilty for making her feel bad. "no no it's fine! i'm starting to warm up to the sport again.. maybe i could play just one game...", you thought aloud. shimizu had the biggest smile. you sighed. "...i'll go get my volleyball shoes".

you started warming up with the boys. they were ecstatic to say the least. even daichi could hardly wait to see you play.

you started with warmups, of course. then, you told kageyama how you like your sets, and almost immediately, you synced up. you grinned, feeling the familiar sting in your palm as you swept back onto the ground. the ball was now on the other side of the court. "how was that guys?". you looked at their faces, and they were shocked to say the least. even if you were rusty, they were almost, maybe even as strong as asahi's. you laughed at their reactions. for once, you weren't thinking about your dad, but instead the team that adopted you.

"wow! your receives are amazing! like really amazing", ennoshita stated. kageyama was in shock. not only could a 5"4 girl jump and spike a volleyball with perfect precision, but her receives were flawless, and her form was amazing. he felt his cheeks grow hot seeing her play. she looked really nice. a pretty, kind girl playing his favourite sport. then he realized what he was thinking and scolded himself for a good few minutes. but still...

you played a couple games with them, eventually growing tired. you enjoyed practice much more than you'd thought, and would definitely play with them again.

"see you guys!", you shouted before walking home with kageyama and hinata. you and hinata talked about stuff while kageyama was just listening, sometimes adding into the conversation. before you knew it, you were home and said your farewells to the two boys and walked inside. little did you know what happened afterwards.

hinata's pov

"bye f/n! see you tomorrow!", i yelled. as soon as she closed her door, kageyama pulled me by my wrist to his door. "eh? what the heck are you doing?", i shrieked. he told me to be quiet but when we were out of view of f/n's house, he started speaking. "why does f/n like you over me?", he asked. i quirked an eyebrow. "why? you don't have a crush on her do you~?". he hit my head. "n-no! of course i don't dumbass!". i rubbed my head in defeat. "fine, if you don't have a crush on her, then why do you care so much. he scowled, "i'm just wondering why she'd be friends with an annoying little shit like you", this time i scowled. "well maybe she doesn't like your negativity you meanie", i murmured, still loud enough for him to hear. "i'm not negative! the only one who i'm actually mean around is you! and sometimes tsukishima but still! i wouldn't thought she'd warmed up to me by now..", he said. i thought for a good while, with my thumb holding my chin. "i have no idea then, kageyama. i think you're missing something though..". and with that, i said goodbye and headed home.

finished 29/7/20
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