𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘥𝘺(𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘹𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳)

Chapter 12

Believe or not, morning practice was actually more fun and chill than expected. While the guys were playing all that needed to be done was write down notes whether it was keeping score during the practice match, things they did well and things they could've done better. The other half consisted of the (h/c) haired girl giving out towels and water bottles during breaks.

At the end of practice all she had to do was pick up stray balls and help take down the net while also listening to Atsumu talk about how awesome he was.

"I always try to switch my serves up, ya know, to keep everything fresh. I don't know if you noticed when I change serves but-" Atsumu continued before being cut off by the girl.

"4 steps for a jump floater and 6 steps for one of your monster serve, yeah I know." (Y/N) answered nonchalantly as she cleaned up the bench she was sitting at during practice. Atsumu was wide eyed and mouth agape, sure he would go on rants about volleyball but he thought she would never listen. Nobody actually listened to him talk about his favorite sport, sure he had his twin brother but over the years especially now he could see that his twin's passion for volleyball is slowly depleting. Osamu always seemed uninterested when Atsumu talked about volleyball, often ending with him socking him in the mouth to make him shut up.

And let's not even forget about his fangirls, he's grateful for the supportiveness and all but none of them really like him for his playing skills but for his looks. Granted there are some girls that do 'like volleyball' but not like (Y/N). How was a girl who barely knew about volleyball able to distinguish his technique so easily after watching him play once.

'She's a perfect angel sent to me from the volleyball gods.' He thought with a light blush on his cheeks.

He quickly recovered thought when he made eye contact with the girl, quickly closing his mouth and standing up straight.

"Y-ya like my serves?" He asked, making his voice crack slightly. [ya like jazz?]

(Y/N) chuckled finding his sudden change funny, "Yes I do, It seems effective during a match both with its speed and force. Have you ever thought of teaching the first years? It would help build a foundation in order to keep Inarizaki strong."

"Huh, I never thought of that before." Atsumu said, now going into serious thought with his thumb and index finger on his chin as he looked towards the floor. He doesn't want to share his special serve because then he'd be just another bench warmer right? No they wouldn't. He is the number 1 high school setter in Japan.

'No I ain't doin' it.' He said in his head finally looking up to meet the girl's gaze who had an eyebrow raised, almost questioning his behavior. 'He's acting like a main character. Are there cameras somewhere?' (Y/N) thought as she looked around just in case.

Atsumu on the other hand looked up at her, she seemed like she was glowing. Her (H/C)(H/L) looked extra soft and shiny like if he'd touched it, it'll feel like a very soft pillow.

'Why is he looking at my hair? I know it's greasy.' The girl thought as he stared at her hair.

He then noticed her eyes, her beautiful (E/C) eyes which could light up his whole life and seem to have gotten brighter as they talked more and more about volleyball. And her complexion was unique unlike any he's seen before, 'THIS WOMAN WAS MADE FOR ME!' He cried internally.

"YEAH!" He shouted out loud...a little too enthusiastically, as he raised his fist in the air.

"Really?" The girl asked surprised, it was only her first day and her input was already taken into consideration. All her worries from before were completely washed away and now replaced with unbreakable confidence and excitement.

After changing into their uniforms, the second years walked to their classrooms both (Y/N) and Atsumu talked animadtely about different techniques and ways they could help the first years improve with their volleyball skills. The others didn't mind as long as Atsumu wasn't yapping their ears off they were fine, more than fine really. He did this after every practice or he would complain about how tired he was.

"I could write everything down and we could come up with more ideas at my house." (Y/N) suggested as she had a little smile on her face.

"Oh that's a good idea and maybe we could watch my friend's Omi's game for more ideas. He plays for the number 1 high school team and he's the number 1 ace." Atsumu bragged as his golden honey eyes twinkled.

"No way that's so cool. Imagine if both you guys were on the same team, it'll be unstoppable. Do you think your friend Omi would give us tips if you asked him?" (Y/N) asked not to even notice Osamu and Suna breaking off as they went into their classroom.

"Hmm maybe Omi loves me, I have other friends that play as well, they're the best of the best." He added as he placed his bag down on his desk. (Y/N) who sat a couple seats behind him continued to hers.

"Wow, that's so cool." She commented as she sat down.

"Hey Gin, you wanna come over on Wednesday and watch the new Loki series with me?" (Y/N) asked as she shifted her attention from Atsumu to her best friend. That's right she said best friend, 'I don't need to be afraid anymore.' She argued to herself in the mirror at 3 AM. She wasn't going to let outside force influence her life, she needs to go back to her basics the ones her grandmother taught her. Living for no one but herself, not letting others control what you do or what you want.

"Wednesday? But I wanna watch it as soon as it comes out." Gin whined almost like a little kid when you took their toy away.

"Fine then Tuesday, stay up all night till midnight when it comes out." She whispered as the teacher came into the room getting ready to address the students.

"Sleepover?" Gin whispered back with a grin.

"Sleepover." (Y/N) whispered with agreement with the same grin plastered on her face.

"No fair I want to sleepover too?" Atsumu joined the hushed conversation with a put on his face.

Gin and (Y/N) looked at each other, almost having a mental conversation.

'Why were you talking so loud?'

'Me? You sit right in front of him.'

'What do we do? Is he even a marvel fan?'

'I don't know how would I know?'

'Fine fine will discuss this later but for now let's just invite him.'

'Agreed if he gets annoying we'll just get Osamu or something.'

They nodded in unison before turning towards the male.

"Tuesday after practice don't be late and don't tell anyone." Both Gin and (Y/N) said together in a hushed tone as Atsumu smiled triumply.

"And bring mochi." Was the last thing he heard before giving the teacher his full attention.

The two in behind him continued their mental conversation.

'Mochi? Nice!'

'I know I'm a genius.'

'Sure Hito, sure.'

'Hito? That's a new one.'

'Do you like it?' The girl looked down with a light pink dusted on her cheeks.

'Y-yea I like it. I should call you a cute nickname too.'