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12//Awful//

Hinata POV

The cool water running it's fingers through my hair was a welcome relief after the stress of the day. Burning the letter had helped, but Oikawa's words still floated around in my head mercilessly.

I wish I could just forget.

I twisted the shower knob, harshly cutting off the water. "It doesn't matter." I said aloud, not sure what I was even referring to.

With a quick, doglike shake of my head, I left the shower, toweling off as quickly as possible. Before I could slip on a shirt, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror.

God, I look awful.

My skin has paled a bit, and my cheekbones are more defined than they should be, the vomiting has been taking its toll, I guess. I flinch when a hand smoothes over the still-prominent bite mark on my shoulder.

I whip around, heart lurching in terror before I realize it's only Kuroo. He's standing over me, staring at the imprint of teeth on my shoulder.

"What the hell is that?"

Ushijima POV

Of all the people who could possibly want to talk to me about Hinata, I certainly did not expect Tendou to be one of them.

"You're close with that orange haired spike from Karasuno, yeah?"

I suppress a groan as I sit up, facing Tendou where he's perched himself on the edge of my cot, blinking at me. Tendou's great and all, but it's been a long night already.

"Listen I don't want to be interrogated any more so-," I didn't get to finish my sentence before the tall redhead butts in.

"Oh I saw Suga drag you away, I've got no intention of grilling you anymore, Ushi," he says , dismissing my comment with a wave. "I just wanted to let you know Hinata had a panic attack earlier today."

And just like that every thought vanished from my head.

"He what? When?!" Tendou drew back slightly at the vehement aura I was exuding, but answered all the same.

"Uh... it was earlier, after practice. He started hyperventilating in the locker room so I calmed him down. I thought that maybe this had happened before but I guess not. I just told you so you could look out for him." Tendou's words flooded my mind. Had Hinata been having these all along? Did I just not notice? Or was there some kind of specific reason?

"...What do you think was the trigger?" I can't help but think back to the early stages of mine and Tendou's friendship, when he would break down so much they had him on medication.

"There was some kind of letter--I didn't pry so I'm not sure what it said--but that seemed to be why he was freaking out."

A letter? It couldn't possibly be... oh, Hinata.

"Is he ok?" My heart hurt, having to ask someone else how Hinata was feeling instead being able to ask him myself. Now I finally understood how Sugawara must be feeling.

Awful didn't even begin to cover it.

"I don't know the real reason why he's been so nervous lately but... I think he'll be okay."

Even if Tendou was lying to spare me what he really thought, I was glad to hear it nonetheless.

Tsukishima POV

The silence was uncomfortably tense after the Ace left, nothing having been gained from the encounter. I pushed the slight nervousness I felt down until I couldn't feel it anymore.

It's none of my business what's going on with that stupid shorty, and I certainly don't care.

My brow furrowed as I took in my teammates' worried expressions, and the nervousness flared in my gut again. What if something really had gone horribly wrong? If it was because of this training camp, I could only imagine how the captain must be feeling.

Awful would be my guess.

Slowly, we all begin to turn in, not wanting to wait for Hinata and have to resist grilling him for answers when he got back from the showers.

The night was uncomfortable for everyone, and there wasn't much guiltless rest in that room, between the worry and the nerves rattling the whole team.

That is, until a piercing shriek jolted everyone awake not long after.

Hinata POV

I drew in a shaky breath as I shook Kuroo off, covering my shoulder gingerly with one hand. The captain's gaze didn't waver.

I can't read his expression. Disgust? Anger? Concern? Any on those would mean too many questions. I can't do questions right now.

"Who bit you? Did you let them?" Ah, so he was angry and concerned--or maybe just angry. Either way, I step back.

"Of course not-!" My voice comes out smaller than I'd intended, and I curse at my own weakness. I take another step back.

"Who hurt you?! What happened Hinata?" The way Kuroo's eyes flashed shook me to the core, and I shuffled back even farther. Suddenly my back met with the cold tile wall, and I flinched, looking up to find the Nekoma captain inches away, staring me down. My breathing hitched, and then--

And then I was looking at a different captain. One with ochre eyes and brown hair and too-white teeth and a manic expression. Then the shower walls became the bathroom stall in some far corner of this gym, away from anyone who could've heard me scream.

I crumpled to the ground, clutching my head. I could hear Kuroo say something frantic above me, but I couldn't listen right now. Couldn't do anything but sit and remember.

I vaguely registered Kenma coming up next to me as well, and felt his hand on my arm. I'm sure he could feel me shaking.

I was a mess, an utter mess, and I was breaking down.

That's when Oikawa walked in.

And that's when I screamed.

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Wordcount: 1001

A/n

Gah dayum.

That was a wild ride,,shits going d o w n next chapter can you tell?

I'll be honest I had no idea where this story was gonna go when I started it, but I kind of like it now idk.

Also I think it's closing in on the end here...maybe a few more chapters? The way the plot is going I think I'll finish up at around 15 chapters.

Damn I can't believe we're so close to 15 chapters holy shit.

I love yall sm wahhh

Hope you enjoyed it my mochies!♡

~Mor-chan

P.S.

Would you guys be interested in a mini book where I write Haikyuu lemon requests? Just a thought =)

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