silence can speak a million words [ Aone Takanobu ] ✔️

i. un

CHAPTER UN.
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"Aone, go talk to her."

AONE just shook his head not wanting to risk getting made fun of. He already knew this wasn't going to work. He was someone who was antisocial, played sports and minded his business. But, she was someone who was in top of all her classes, sporty, talkative but also someone who was serious in her craft. How could Aone even think about being in the same presence as her. He may not show it on his face but he truly felt his anxiety rising—and he didn't like this feeling at all.

"Aone, trust me it's okay. She is really nice."

YES, she may be nice. But—what if her friends weren't nice. He didn't want to deal with assholes spewing shit about him. Even though many people knew him for his athletic abilities and silent nature doesn't mean that stops people from talking about the small stuff about him. It made him sad but also angry. But his friends on the team always encouraged him, especially Futakuchi. He was always there for him especially when people didn't understand him—Futakuchi was always there to translate what he meant.

HOWEVER, Aone sat there giving small glances towards her. Watching how she was reading a manga book—seemingly looking as if she was catching up on a certain piece. She was really pretty, her silky mocha skin, long fluffy hair—the springy ringlets that made her hair beautiful and lively in his eyes. He's never seen a foreigner with such pretty hair like hers. Even down to her eyes—those beautiful dark brown eyes, that seems to change into the color of a lighter shade once the sun hits them. People always seem to think that eyes that are automatically a lighter shade or another bright color is better than darker colored eyes. But he sees dark eye color as unique and need to be more appreciated. It made his heart hurt to think of anyone ever trying to hurt her or say anything different to her. He wouldn't stand for it at all.

HE turned his attention towards Futakuchi, who was already looking at him with a bored look.

"Aone, talk to her or I'm going to leave you here."

HIS eyes widened, raising his hand up some.

"Yes, I know you will follow me but I will run somewhere far from you. You will not find me if you do not go talk to her."

"...."

"She will like your presence go to her!"

"....."

"You're not that intimidating."

"....."

"Yes! Hinata was scared of you at first but that was because you are way bigger than him."

".."

"Yes you're bigger than her but go at least try and communicate with he—"

"Are you guys okay?"

BOTH of them were caught off guard by the voice. As both of their eyes casted up they couldn't believe their eyes seeing Aone's crush right in front of them. Even though she looked terribly worried.

"uhhhhhhh."

"......"

"um hello? Futakuchi? Aone? I heard you being really loud, and Aone kept looking over at me, so I grew worried."

"Wait, you know our names?"

"How could I not know your names? you're apart of the volleyball team here—you guys are really big here but I also love watching you guys play."

AONE felt his heart beating really fast, just imagining her on the sidelines cheering his name and encouraging him. He looked down at his hands feeling nervous. Plus she knew that he was checking her out. How embarrassing!

FUTAKUCHI smirked. "What's your name and who's is your favorite player?"

"The name is Emeryst, but please call me Emer for short and my favorite player is— Ito but—"

AONE felt his life was over.

"But I also like you Aone. You're blocking is top notch my favorite thing. I don't know how you do it but I be in awe every single time I see it." She clapped her hands, smiling. A double combo that Aone was not ready for. Emeryst had looked down at her watch before up at them.

"Oh! I have class!!! Um—do you guys have practice today?"

AONE was about to idiotically shake his head, but Futakuchi covered for him. "Yes, we do! You can come and check it out!!!! Our coach wouldn't mind."

"Oh I know he wouldn't mind, he always see me there. But I'll be there today. I'll make sure to cheer for you guys!!" She threw her little fist in the air before turning away.

"Make sure to cheer for Aone more than anything."

"OKAYYY!" Emeryst yelled even though she was confused as to why Futakuchi said that; but she didn't question it. She got to her belongings yanking them up before she ran her way to her next assigned class. While Aone was glaring at Futakuchi. His friend caught his glare and chuckled.

"Now that wasn't so hard, was it?"

"....yes."

"Now you speak!!!"

"......"

"Anywho, your crush is going to come and cheer for you."

"....."

"It will not be that bad."

"...."

"Whatever, let's just go."