Another Chance? A KinKuniKage story

Chapter 2

Today is the day. The day I've been dreading for the entire week. I don't understand how It could get worse. I sigh as I sit up and look at my clock and realize it was getting worse and if I didn't hurry up I would be late and miss the bus. So I got up, brushed my teeth, changed, threw some clothes into my volleyball bag, grabbed a granola bar, and began running to the school hoping and praying that I wouldn't miss my ride.
Luckily when I got there the bus was still being loaded. I greeted Taketa and apologized for being late before walking onto the bus. I saw that Hinata was next to Tanaka which meant I would be alone on this bus ride.
"Pft looks like the King is late for the first practice match. Trying to make all of your peasants late your highness?" Tsukishima snickered as I walked by him. I just ignored him not wanting to deal with his saltiness this morning. Really, how did Hinata like this guy? I kept my question to myself as I sat down in my seat and looked out the window thinking to myself.
I was worried about Hinata due to how shaken and sick he looked. I swear if he messes up today in front of my old team I won't hesitate to bash his head in once we get back to the school. I wonder what it'll be like, playing my old teammates I mean. I'm not going to lie when I say I'm terrified to even be on this bus. Maybe even more than Hinata.
I sigh, taking out my earbuds and plugged one end into my phone and then plugging the other ends into my ears. I closed my eyes and played my music hoping and praying that it would calm me down even a little. I lean my head onto the cold glass next to me and then the next thing I know I'm drifting off to sleep not even noticing what was happening only a few seats behind me.

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I woke up to someone tapping my shoulder and saying my name. "Kageyama, we're here. You have to get up" said a rather calm and silky voice. I knew it must have been Suga since no one else could speak that calmly or kind. I slowly opened my eyes and when I looked to my side, sure enough, Suga was standing there with a smile. I quietly grabbed my bag, still too anxious to speak, and retreated off the bus. I only yelled as I saw and heard the still scared Hinata. His freaking out was honestly just stressing me out even more and I couldn't take it.
I walked with Tsukishima, Yamaguchi, and Tanaka to find the gym. We were all rather quiet except for Tanaka who was teasing the salt shaker and the literal angel for dating. It shocked everyone that two completely different people got along oh so well. I was honestly feeling ok. Not good, but not panic level anxious. That is until we turn the corner and I spot a very familiar person.
I froze in place but of course, my facial expression would never show what I was feeling. Not even close. This expression said "I'm perfectly fine and I'm not afraid of you." and I truly hate how dishonest it is because I'm not fine and I am extremely terrified. The next thing I know Tanaka is trying to pick a fight with Kindichi and I am so close to stopping him when Daichi shows up at the perfect time.
As we all say sorry and begin to walk away I hear Kindichi whisper something that breaks my heart in two. "And there you have it, the king standing there like he's better than everyone else."
Before I know it I'm running away from the team and heading for a bathroom. I ran into a stall and locked the door. I start shaking and crying, praying that no one will find me in this condition but of course, I hear the door open and walk in. great, I thought, right while I'm in the middle of a panic attack. I couldn't manage to quiet my sobs so when I heard a knock on the door and then Hinata's voice I felt a little bit better.
I shakily stand up my legs feeling weak and my arms feeling heavy. I manage to open the door and then I fall right into Hinata's arms, it becomes almost impossible to be able to breathe.
"Oh goodness..." I hear Hinata whisper under his breath before he begins to rub my back and whisper things like "hey it's going to be okay, deep breaths" and "we'll get you through this, I promise." After what felt like years but was only about ten minutes, I began to calm down. That's when Hinata looked at me with sympathy in his eyes and asked the dreaded question, "Kageyama...what happened?"
I sat there and looked away unable to form the correct words. Finally though I managed to find some. "H-He....He hates m....me Hina-Hinata...." I stuttered feeling as though I might cry again. Hinata stops me though and starts to rub my back in soothing circles as he tries to calm me down. I really can't express how grateful I am that he was the one who walked in and not someone else from our team or the other team.
After another few minutes, I felt better and began to stand up. Once I was upright I held my hand out for Hinata. He smiled and took my hand standing up rather quickly. He wiped the dust off his pants and smiled. "Ready to go play some volleyball!" he asked with a blinding smile.
I sigh and nod, "Of course, don't mess up cause we're counting on you." I scold, throwing on my tough act again. I wouldn't let anyone else see me so down in the dump.
I wouldn't let anyone see my cry.
And I definitely wouldn't let anyone see that I care.
As Hinata and I head back to the gym I ignore all his whining about how sick he felt and that he had to go back to the bathroom. I just grabbed him by the wrist and walked into the gym pulling Hinata behind me. I tried to ignore the glares the Tsukishima and Yamaguchi were throwing my way. I presumed this was happening since I was holding onto Hinata, the second person they like, but all three are too scared to admit it in fear of losing their friendship.
I walked Hinata over to the salt shaker and the cinnamon roll and handed him to them. "Here, take him and try and calm him down for me. I have to go talk to the captain." I said sternly more of an order than a question.
"Wow it's a pleasure to do anything for you your majesty," Tsukishima started causing me to stop in my tracks and look at him, my blood heating up. "Maybe a simple please might get you more things that you want, king." he continued with venom in his voice. I clenched my fist starting to get pissed off.
Hinata pulled on Tsukishima's arm and looked at him with worried eyes. "Please don't do it Tsuki, leave him alone."
"Why are you the king's queen now?" Tsukishima asked calmly even though I could tell he hated the idea.
"No! No it's not that I just don't want to start anything ok? I don't even like him like that." Hinata continued to try and convince Tsukiishima to stop.
"Yeah whatever, just go away King. Your peasants don't want you here right now. I don't even think your old subjects want you here either." he pushed on with a small smirk. That was it though. My last straw.
"WOULD YOU SHUT UP ABOUT THAT KING CRAP?!" I shouted my voice echoing off the walls. Everyone when quiet and just stared at me. I looked around at all the semi scared faces but my eyes only stopped on them.
They were smirking slightly, they still think that I'm the same guy I used to be. I just know it.
I sigh walking away and just look at my feet as I head for Daichi. I bowed my head and apologized for the disturbance before beginning to say what I came over for. "Sir, I think Hinata is getting worse. I'm probably not helping but are you sure it's a good idea for him to start this game?" I was slightly worried about the team's overall performance.
Daichi chuckled and smiled softly "Yes Kageyama, I think no matter what we need your secret weapon more than ever. I don't care if we lose a set. All we need to do is win the other two and I'm sure we will find some way to fix this little problem soon." he said honestly. He truly believed that no matter what we were going to fix this. I only hope that it's soon. I can't look like an idiot in front of the people who are judging and watching me so closely. They are going to be waiting for the moment that I slip up. I just know it.