𝚒 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞|𝚝. 𝚔𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚢𝚊𝚖𝚊

16➪STUDYING

"What did you get in your test?" I asked Kageyama. Kageyama quickly hides his score and I furrow my brows. Our teacher just passed back our math test. "What did you get, (f/n)-san?" Kageyama asked me.

I picked up my paper and turned it around so Kageyama can see. "A 98%!" Kageyama exclaimed. "Shh," I shush him. I shift uncomfortably in my seat as other students turn to stare at us. "Stop being so loud, Tobio-kun. Anyway, what did you get?" I said—asking the question again.

Kageyama shyly moves his hand away from his paper and I lean in. My eyes widen. "Oh, 48%..." I said as I leaned back into my seat. "That's not bad," I said and Kageyama's head snaps to mine. "I can't play volleyball if I have bad grades," Kageyama said.

I nod my head—showing that I understand. "How are you so smart?" Kageyama asked. Every time I'll get the answer wrong, my mom will beat me...I can't say that. "Uh," I say scratching the back of my neck. "I use to have a tutor every day," I lied.

Kageyama nodded his head, "Should I get a tutor then?" He asked. "Or...I can help you study," I suggested. Kageyama shrugged his shoulders and nodded his head, "Okay." The bell rang—signaling that lunch has started.

"Let's go, (f/n)-san," Kageyama said as he walked out of the classroom. I followed behind him until we are walking next to each other. "So you're really not going to play volleyball?" Kageyama asked. I nodded my head, "Yup, I just don't feel the...passion anymore." Kageyama nodded his head.

We walked in silence until my phone buzzed. "Sorry," I muttered and took my phone out of my pocket. I sigh and rolled my eyes as I looked at my notifications. Another text from Otonashi. "Who is it?" Kageyama asked as I thought of a reply.

"It's Otonashi-kun, should I block him," I said—turning my head to Kageyama. Kageyama's eyes widen a bit, "Do what you want." I sighed and ignored his text. I put my phone back into my pocket.

"By the way..." Kageyama began. I looked in his direction—urging him to continue. "You look happier today, I guess," Kageyama said. I nod my head, "I guess I am." I slightly skipped to the vending machine. "Even though your ex is bothering you?" Kageyama said, making me freeze.

I sighed and dropped my head. I sighed, "He's not bothering me," I said as I put up the milk carton from the vending machine. "He's been texting you for weeks now, even though you're not responding," Kageyama said, taking the milk carton out of my hand.

I bought yogurt for myself and turned to face Kageyama. "He'll stop eventually, it's not annoying," I said as Kageyama and I walk to the cafeteria. "Sure," Kageyama said sarcastically. I looked at him from the corner of my eyes. He pushed open the door to the noisy cafeteria.

I huddle close to Kageyama as he walks to the table where his friends are at. "Hi! (l/n)-san!" Hinata greeted me loudly. "Hello, Hinata-kun, everyone," I greeted, giving everyone at the table a soft wave. "(l/n)-san, aren't you hot?" Sugawara asked me.

The days are getting hotter and wearing a sweater every day is starting to get unbearable. "No, I'm kinda cold actually," I replied and Suga gave me a heartwarming smile. I ate my food in silence as everyone had their own conversation.

"By the way, (l/n)-san," Daichi said. I looked up at him. "Who was the guy you were sitting next to at the practice match?" Daichi questioned as I swallowed the food in my mouth. Should I lie or tell the truth...? "He's-" I was interrupted. "He's her ex," Kageyama said before I could even get my statement out.

"Really?" I whispered to him—giving him a soft slap on the shoulder. "Y-You're ex!?" Tanaka half yelled. "You have a boyfriend!?" Nishinoya yelled. It hooked my head. "No, I don't have a boyfriend," I said to Nishinoya as he seems to calm back down. "And, yes. he's my ex..." I said as the table grew quiet.

"When did you guys date?" Daichi asked. "Throughout junior high and like half of the first year," I stated—continuing to eat my food. "So you guys broke up recently?" Yamaguchi chimed in. I shrugged my shoulders, "We weren't really dating during the first year," I said emphasizing the word dating.

We all continue to eat our food and stirred the conversation away from my ex. It was finally time to go home. "Let's go, Tobio-kun," I said picking up my bag and walking to the door—waiting for Kageyama. Kageyama nodded his head and walked me back to his house.

"Ah, Hello, (f/n)-san," Kageyama's mom, Gina greeted me. I smiled and took off my shoes. "Hello, Gina-san," I said walked up to her to hug her. Gina and I have grown closer. I see her as a family figure. "I'll be making curry for dinner, okay?" Gina said pulling away from the hug.

I nodded my head and muttered an 'okay'. "We'll be in my room," Kageyama said to his mother before walking up the stairs into his room. I followed behind him. I wonder what his room will look like? Kageyama opened the door to his room—letting me walk in first before he walks in.

Kageyama closes the door and I sat at the small table in the middle of his room. "Okay, get out your books," I said as I took out my math book. Kageyama groans as he sits down across from me. "Okay, let's start with number 1," I said as I leaned over the table.

"x squared plus 2x minus 4, what is the y-intercept?" I asked Kageyama. Kageyama pondered the question for a bit. "Uh...4?" Kageyama said—unsure of his answer. "Correct!" I said. "See, it's not that hard. By the way," I said as Kageyama's attention focused on me. "Do you have a fan or something? It's really hot."

Kageyama shook his head. "The AC isn't working and our fan broke a while ago. We always keep forgetting to get a new one," Kageyama said as I sighed. "You can take off your sweater, I won't look," Kageyama suggested and I let out a soft chuckle.

"I'll just roll up my sleeves a bit," I said as Kageyama nodded and looked away. I rolled up my sleeves—revealing my scars. "You don't have to look away, I don't really care," I said as I put my elbows on the table. Kageyama reluctantly looks my way.

His eyes automatically zeroed in on my scars. I lifted my arm to show them to him. "I might as well show you since we do live together," I said as Kageyama looked at the scars that littered my arms.

I put my arm back down, "We should continue." Kageyama nodded his head at my suggestion. "Who did-" Kageyama said before interrupting himself. "I should've asked that, is the answer to number 4, 3?" Kageyama said and I nodded my head.

"I did..." Kageyama looked up at me. "Did what?" He asked. "I did it to myself..."

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