Shortcake(K. Tsukishima)

Part 9

~Warning! Explicit Scenes Ahead~

You walked to class the next morning with Tsukki and Yamaguchi, as usual. You were talking mostly to Yamaguchi, Tsukishima having put his headphones on to shut out what he called the 'inane small talk' around him. Ever since your date, you had hardly talked besides in class and a few text conversations. It made you nervous, as you were starting to get the feeling that he- perhaps he had just been using you for sex. But then again, you hadn't tried talking to him too much either. But then again, he was the one that wanted to keep your relationship a secret from the rest of the team. You sighed, getting lost in this train of thought.

"You okay, (Y/N)?" Yams asked, noticing you had stopped paying him much attention.

"Yeah, sorry, Yams just a lot on my mind with the practice camp coming up and class and everything," you lied. You gave him you best smile as he nodded, and you could tell he didn't quite believe you. You were approaching the classroom when Tsukki grabbed your arm, dragging you further down the hall, away from class.

"We'll be there in a minute," he called to Yams, leaving him confused as he entered the class. You shot him a confused face and shrugged, following Tsukki. 

"What's wrong?" he asked, finally stopping at the vending machine. Classes were about to start, so the hallways were pretty much empty aside from the two of you. You were taken aback by his sudden question, considering his withdrawn demeanor since your date two weeks ago. 

"I- I told Yams, just a little busy, not getting enough sleep," you managed to stutter out.

"I'm not dense. Your only schoolwork is tutoring the freaks, and Kiyoko is handling most of the trip preparation with Yachi," he replied, staring daggers at you. You were surprised he knew this, considering how little attention he had paid to you lately. Finally, you gave in, knowing he wouldn't leave you alone until you confessed the truth.

"Do you even like me?" you mumbled, staring at your feet, "I feel like you've been avoiding me and we've barely talked since we... you know." You tore your gaze away from your shoes to see his reaction. Like always, his expression was blank.

"Of course I like you, stupid," he said finally. You stared back at him, startled by his blunt response.

"Lets ditch Yamaguchi and eat lunch together today, just us," he suggested. 

"I'd like that," you said with a smile. With that, the bell rang, and you hurried to take your seats back in the classroom.

~Time Skip, Lunch~

The bell rang, signaling that it was lunch period, and you considered how Tsukki and you would be able to ditch Yamaguchi. Tsukki had suggested just leaving and not telling him where you were going, but you decided that that would be a bit cruel. Unfortunately, you had yet to come up with a better plan, and time was up. However, it seemed like luck was on your side today, because Yachi walked in as you were lost in your thoughts.

"Hey (L/N)! I was hoping I could get your help with a few things," Yachi said, showing you some of the volleyball research she had been doing. Yachi had already gotten so invested in the team, it was really admirable.

"Actually," you said, "I think Yamaguchi might be able to help you better than me, since he actually plays." You looked over to Yams expectantly.