Heartache

Chapter 9. Hanging Out With Atsumu Part 2

Halfway through the run Atsumu seemed to be out of breath, I feel like we just started. I pat Atsumu's back as he panted, he sure is out of shape athletically. For someone with such a perfect build, he sure got tired quickly. "Hey we should go get some water, you seem out of it," I say while still patting his back, he turns his head towards me and smiles still panting a little. "Yeah... that sounds.. good," he said still panting a little, I put his arm around my shoulder and we walked to the closest convenience store. I let him go get his water and I wait by the register, I heard someone call my name so I turn towards the voice. It was someone from my old karasuno days, Nishinoya. "Noya! What are you doing here!?" He gave a little smirk "Obviously here to get some snacks from the store! I'm hungry and Ryu told me to get him something." He said then gave me a big hug, I am surprised by the action but I do hug him back. After pulling away from the hug I notice Atsumu isn't back yet, is he okay? Noya could tell that something was wrong and playfully punched my shoulder. "You good Shoyo?" He asked and I shook my head "Gimmie a sec, I'll be back" I said and Noya nodded, I went to the back to see what was going on. Atsumu was still standing at the fridge trying to figure out what he wanted. I shake my head in disappointment and tap his shoulder. He jumped a little earning a little laugh out of me, I could see a light blush on his cheeks. Nah he's embarrassed, he must've been in deep thought. "You okay Atsumu?" I ask with one eyebrow up, he nods and grabs one of the water bottles. Now I feel like the panting and exhaustion was an act cause he seems fine. He goes to the front to pay and I follow him, Noya still waiting there for me. Noya San is always so cool, he even waits for me. As Atsumu was paying for his water I and Noya were catching up about how we're doing. Of course, our behinds are still single, but I am surprised Noya San is. He's so cool, he honestly deserves every nice-looking girl that comes his way. I feel something grab my hand and suddenly I'm being dragged away, I see Noya just laughing and waving goodbye.

  I look towards the person dragging me and as I expected it was Atsumu. "Let's go do something else now Shoyo!" Atsumu said still dragging me, I didn't even get to give Noya San a decent goodbye. We end up going to the park, why does Atsumu like to do these things. We sat on a bench and I noticed he was watching the kids playing tag, I wonder if he's planning to have some in the future. I mean I don't really mind kids, I'd be decent... Uncle, yeah I'd be a pretty good uncle. That feeling in my heart again that doesn't hurt but it feels uncomfortable. What is this feeling? I was broken out of my intense thoughts when I felt Atsumu get up from the bench. I look up at him and see him pointing towards a little volleyball net, I didn't know this place had this here. Since I know where this is going I grab his arm "Tsumu, we don't have a volleyball" I say trying to stop him from walking over there. He pointed towards people with a volleyball "We could ask them if they'd play a match with us!" He said as his arm slowly started to get out of my grip. How does he always find what he wants, I wish that would work for me. We ended up walking towards the people with the volleyball, and they did say yes to a nice fun game of volleyball. This could be a perfect time for me to practice in the setter position since this isn't really serious. We started the game with me serving, I don't wanna try too hard here. I make it over the net and get ready for whatever they are gonna do. They received my ball really well, their setter attempted a Normal attack from the right. Atsumu managed to get it up in the perfect position, I position myself under the ball getting ready to set. One of the guys on our side called for it, I tossed it and I managed to get it in a decent position for him to spike it. We did end up getting that point, I look at my fingers. That felt great, I move my fingers like Kageyama when he used to get a good set. I wanna do it again. "Nice kill!" I tell the guy with a smile and a thumbs-up, and he smiles back at me with his thumb up as well. I personally had a great time playing with these strangers, it felt good setting and helping get points. But I still prefer spiking and probably forever will, after the match everyone gave each other a small handshake. Yknow, sportsmanship.

Everyone was talking about how much fun they had, I don't think they knew who I and Atsumu were. That's okay they'll find out one day, I and Atsumu were heading home side to side. "I liked seeing your sets in action, they were pretty good," Atsumu said with his hands in his hoodie pocket, I smile at the comment. "Thanks, Tsumu, let's go home and make some dinner!" I say looking up realizing the sun has started going down. Wow, we really did spend today together, does that mean we're getting closer? I hope so. "Yeah, I am pretty hungry." I hear Atsumu say and I smile. After walking for a long time it did eventually get dark, this is what we get for doing this stuff without a car. Finally making it to the house we both sigh in relief, feels good to be inside. After making dinner Atsumu and I sit at the table, Atsumu still seeming to keep his distance. Why did Osamu sit closer? Why does Atsumu act like this? I try to shake it off and eat my food, gotta love pork buns. Me and Atsumu bought the ones you could reheat cause sometimes we are lazy. After finishing our dinner we cleaned up and got ready for our showers.

  I go first this time since he went first last time. After taking my shower I plop on my bed, hair still wet. I'm tired, we had an eventful day. I laid in my bed still in just a towel, I kinda took a little nap. But I was woken up by my door opening, my eyelids shoot open. Freak, I didn't grab any clothes, and Atsumu is already done. I sit up to see Atsumu fully clothed, with an unimpressed look on his face. "Shoyo, get dressed I'm tired and I wanna sleep," Atsumu said in a very whiny tone, I playfully roll my eyes. Maybe I should change in front of him, he's never made fun of me before. Yknow what let's do it. I get up and go to my closet to grab some nightclothes. I hesitantly slip my towel off and I heard Atsumu gasp behind me, jeez I'm blushing hard right now. "D-don't be extra! It's a one-time thing." I manage to get out as I slip my undergarments on. I felt his two arms wrap around me, his chin resting on my shoulder. "Don't let it be a one-time thing, I like seeing you comfortable around me." I heard him say, but I'm just melting because of how soft his skin feels on mine. I gently take his arms from around me and slowly push him away "Tsumu I need to put the rest on then we can lay down okay?" I say grabbing the shirt I picked out, he nodded and I smiled. I put the shirt on and I was lifted into the air, of course. Atsumu carrying me bridal style to my bed, it's really hard to believe this man is pulling a girl acting like this towards me. He places me on the bed and I just look up at him, he looks back at me. Why can't I just kiss him? Why won't he love me back the same way I love him? I stare at his lips, they look so soft. Maybe he wouldn't mind if I-.. "Shoyo, you're staring again" I heard Atsumu say breaking me out of my trance, I shake my head. "S-sorry, could you not carry me like that again?" I said getting under the blankets, he shook his head and crawled under the blankets as well. I lay on my right side and get comfortable when I feel Atsumu wrap his arms around me. I blush and let it happen, like usual. "Goodnight Shoyo." I heard him say in a whisper. "Goodnight Tsumu," I said back in a whisper as we both slowly but surely fell asleep.

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Hello everyone!! Thanks for reading this chapter, I'm glad to know some of you are liking it. I'll try my best to post this story, see you in the next chapter