It's A Secret Not A Lie (Tsukishima Kei X Reader)

Chapter Thirty-four

~Tsukishima's P.O.V~

As (L/n) walked out of the class she looked aggravated with her bag thrown over her shoulder.

"Alright class I know our exams are coming up but I wanted to do a small project that will help everyone's grades, You guys can pick a topic about whatever you like... as long as it's school appropriate" he said with a tired voice, everyone's eye's darted around to there friends who where in class with them. "Oh I forgot to mention that I also picked your partners for you" the teacher grinned seeing everyone's disappointed faces.

Going down the list the teacher called numerous names "Tsukishima-San you'll be working with Yamaguchi-San... and lastly Amelia-San you've been pared up with (L/n)-San but he's in the office right now" the teacher explained closing his book "You all may now conversate until the bell rings" The teacher yawned while rubbing his neck slightly.

I grumbled under my breath about how I wash (L/n) was partners with anyone but Amelia. "Are you okay Tsukki?" Yamaguchi's tender voice said, I just gave him a look that said 'does it look like I am' to my dismay he replied with "Gomen Tsukki" he said a slight frown evident on his face "No need to apologize Yamas" I said smiling at him, he looked at me smiling widely "Thanks Tsukki, your a great friend!" He gushed hugging me.

~(Y/n) P.O.V~

"What do you mean by that?! That's not fair, everyone knew since the beginning of the school year and now it's a problem?" I yelled furiously standing "(L/n)-San please sit down, it's been brought to our attention that you have been missing a lot of school due to your situation, although we understand you can't keep missing school like this. We have already notified your parents, we have also told them the option we have for you" the principal said in a monotone voice "what are my options?" I asked "Well your first option is to drop out or go to home schooling or the second option drop the fake identity and come back to school as (L/n) (F/N)" he said putting a hand in his head tiredly "That's not fair! You can't do this it has to be against the rules" I spoke flabbergasted.

As the school bell chimed I sat at the steps of the volleyball court tears slightly brimming my eyes out of anger. "(L/n)? What are you doing here"
Diachi's voice echoed slight, I jumped "Oh I just- I was waiting for you guys the door was locked" I said rising to my feet dusting myself off. As Diachi unlocked the door he gave me a sideways glance "Any particular reason that your here so early?" He asked opening the door for me "N-no reason, I was just thinking stuff over..." I said with a forced smile.

Practice proceeded as usual with the random worried glances from Tsukishima. I sat in my seat fidgeting with my hands "Hey (L/n), do you coming outside with me for a sec?" Diachi called "Yes sir" I said rising from my seat. When I got outside he looked at me "So are you gonna tell me what up or do you just want to sit out here in silence for a little" he asked sitting on the ground patting the spot next to him as if he read my mind. "I have a big decision to make and it could change everything and that's terrifying" I mumbled in my hands as I raked them down my face.

"Why don't you head home early I'll have Tsukishima walk you" The captain said rising from his seat "Nah I'll be fine walking on my own Diachi" I say waving off the thought of my boyfriend walking me home interrogating me "Just be safe alright" he said looking down at me "You got it" and said walking backwards sending him finger guns.

When I got to the house I noticed the lights on sighing I walked to the door and knocked twice. The door opened reviling my mother, her chocolate colored eyes downcast "Welcome home sweetie" she said in a frail voice as she embraced me "Hi mom" I sighed feeling safe in her tight embrace. "The school called-" she spoke softly stroking my hair "I know, I got called to the office" my mother hummed in response "Let's go in the house and we can talk more okay" she said while a smile pulled to her face momentarily.

When we walked in the house my dad was sitting at the table with his hands on his head and a coffee cup in front of him, his clothes looked ragged as if he just went through the worst break up. I sat across from him while my step mom took her place beside him "(Y/n) the school called...." he said his voice straining a little as he spoke "I know dad and I'm sorry-" in the middle of me plead he stopped me "I know sweetheart but I think it's for the best if we pull you out of school" his voice was sincere as he spoke "what no dad I'm sorry I'll go to class everyday even if it hurts I'll drop the fake identity if I have to please just don't pull me out of school" I pleaded my pint up tears threatening to slid down my cheek. "It's not gonna happen! Your mother and I are pulling you out for your own good! She has been seen around the area!" My biological father screamed out in fear.

I locked eyes with him blinking rapidly finally letting the tears that have been threatening me all day to fall down my face "why... everything was finally perfect for once" I cried standing up whipping my eyes "At least give me a month at school, please dad" I asked tears still deciding to stream down my face "I'm not sure... (Y/n), We have no idea if your mother knows what school you go to, we don't even know exactly where she was seen" my dad said "I swear dad... I'll be safe just give me one month.. a-and then you can pull me out... no complaints, no fights.. I'll willingly leave" I asked once again. I watched my stepmother place a reassuring hand on my dad's arm "I think you should let her... (Y/n) is a smart kid, and she's very trustworthy" my mother spoke giving me a smile, after a few moments of silence and my biological father contemplating he finally spoke up "Fine... you have one month, but if I find out that, that women know where you go to school I'm pulling you out immediately" he sighed. Shaking my head in agreement I excused myself and made my way to the room.

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Hey so I re-wrote a part in the last paragraph because I thought it would sound better like this than the original so if you'd like to read it, that would be greatly appreciated!

Originally was posted: October 3, 2023
Re-wrote on: February 26, 2024