Clawed & Flawed: A Nekoma Story

Chapter 10

Monday – 12 P. M. 

"What did you just call me? Are you saying I'm a liar?! You're the one with a pointy nose!" Shiro stood up and bang her hands on the table.

"If the shoe fits! And my nose is a perfectly normal shape, thank you very much," the big third-year replied just as loud before looking down at her with a pout and arms crossed.

"To be fair, you didn't ask! Stop making that condescending face, playboy-senpai! You think you're such a hotshot, huh?"

"I'll have you know that I've never been on a date, virgin-kun!"

"I don't know if you should be proud of that. And what's up with that presumptuous nickname?"

"Well, I didn't want you to get the wrong impression. I may look cool and handsome, but deep down I'm not an irresponsible," Kuroo put his hands on his hips.

"Yeah, I figured you'd be the nerd type," Shiro agreed and copied his body language.

"What does that supposed to mean? Are you saying I look lame?!"

"I never said that! But as you said, if the shoe fits!"

"Stop yelling, will you? I get it! Shiro's a girl! Get over it!" Yaku slammed his table.

The classroom door banged open.

"Kuroo-san! We came to get you! Let's buy today's special Yakisoba sandwich!" Lev appeared behind the libero.

"Um, is Kuroo yelling at the new student? I've never seen her around before," Kai chimed in.

Meanwhile, the three frustrated third years were too busy to notice the herd of male athletes. The acquaintances seemed like they were in the middle of a staring contest despite the jarring height difference as the third-wheel tried to prevent a fight from ensuing. Lev pointed at the new girl and gasped.

"Are you Kuroo-san's new girlfriend?" he incited with excitement.

"Huh?!" the involved parties turned and ganged up on the rookie middle blocker.

"Oh, new kid. You're in the same class as him?" Kenma looked up from his phone.

"Not like I asked for it. It's all just a huge coincidence," she folded her arms.

"Hey! I didn't ask to sit in front of you either!" Kuroo frowned and looked down at the junior.

"Wait, Kenma. You know her?" the rest of the volleyball team uttered in unison.

"Yeah, it's the same rookie as the one Coach Nekomata brought in on Saturday."

"How did he notice it before me?" the captain stared in disbelief.

"Hmm... So, I guess he lied about the family matter and made me deal with you on Sunday."

"I was the one with the babysitting duty! You can't even feed yourself well. How are you supposed to help our team if you're just gonna pass out everywhere?!"

"That's rich coming from you, deltoid-deficient-senpai!"

"Huh? Why don't you go under the sun and get some vitamin D, vampire-chan?"

"Shut up, Sodium Chloride!"

< Sodium Chloride is the chemical composition of salt>

"You're just as bad, Sodium Hypochlorite!"

< Sodium Hypochlorite is the chemical composition of bleach. Kuroo is taking a jab at Shiro's pale hair and skin >

"What are they even saying? Is this some kind of senior banter?" Lev whispered.