PRESENCE : Tsukishima X Reader

5

"Ok! Practice is over. Let's take a break for a while then let's all go home!", Daichi shouted.

"Yes!", Everyone agreed, panting from the intense practice they did. The new manager, Y/N, started giving their personal towels and bottles.

A week had passed since Y/N joined the club. It was hard to adjust at first, but she was happy. She wasn't used having this much people around her, but she felt comfortable. Each day, she would cherished the moments where everyone will suddenly go chaos, and Daichi at the side shouting for their stupidity. She would remember every harsh words Tsukishima says to the group. She was sad on how much time she wasted in silence. But now, she realized that her goal in life would change.

She had four bottles and towels in her hands. She was assigned to give it to Hinata, Nishinoya, Yamaguchi, and Tsukishima. She first walked towards Nishinoya, then gave the bottle and towel. "Thank you, Y/N!", He smiled at the manager. Y/N thought this was cute and patted him at the back.

She then went close to Hinata, and gave the towel first to wipe off his sweat. He slightly bowed at Y/N, and gladly took the bottle. Y/N suddenly put down everything she hold, then imitated the scene where Hinata spikes. After the imitation, she looked at Hinata, with a big thumbs up.

Tangerine boy understood this, and smiled widely. Y/N chuckled then gave the last bottles to the two friends. "Thank you, Y/N", Yamaguchi smiled, his hand a little sweaty.

The girl then looked at the blonde, giving him the last things on her hands. The man took the towel, slowly wiping the sweat in his head. She blushed, but she noticed that Tsukishima didn't bother taking the water.

She extended her arm more, but still, Tsukishima refused. 'This guy', she put pressure on Tsukishima's shoulder with both her hands, causing the lamppost to bend a little. She squeezed both cheeks, causing Tsukishima to open his mouth a little. Y/N immediately shoved the water bottle in his mouth.

Four-eyes quickly held the bottle in his mouth, drinking slowly. "You troll. Why would you do that?", He asked a little annoyed. He wiped off the little droplets of water in his face.

Y/N went at the side of the court, reaching her water bottle as well. She went back to the two, catching both their attention.

"Drink your water, b-", she mumbled, not continuing the sentence when she suddenly had contact with her bottle. Tsukishima frozed, not because of the statement, but because of the view his seeing right now.

Y/N's head was up, with her bottle. Her other hand was on her waist, showing her curves. Tsukishima was too focused on Y/N's small gulps of water. The girl finished, and the man quickly looked away, his cheeks red.

Y/N didn't noticed this, then took her bag to pack all her things. "Wait! Let's go home together", she turned around, seeing Yamaguchi and Tsukishima. She nodded, and waited for them to pack as well.
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"Well this is it. Tsukki, Y/N, stay safe!", Yamaguchi waved at the two, going close to his home. The three would go home together, since their homes are just near the neighborhood. Yamaguchi would go home first, and the two will have to be alone.

They were silent, not wanting to start a conversation, but they couldn't handle the awkward silence as well. Tsukishima wouldn't dare to start a conversation, so he started making ideas on how to get Y/N comfortable with him, but without the process of talking with each other. He know too well that Y/N will not talk much and that would make the two more awkward.

He silently took his headphones from his bag, fixing the wire as it was in a disaster. He put one bud in his right ear, then went closer to Y/N, putting the other side in her left ear. Y/N was a little surprised, but she calmed down when she heard music in her left ear.

'Who would've thought the bean string to be interested in this kind of music', she slightly chuckled. She didn't look at the boy beside her, but she was feeling the song. Her footsteps were matching with the beat. Tsukishima then followed, their footsteps matching as well.

They look little weird right now, as a woman passed by and thought they were both possessed. But they didn't care, they were too focused having their little moment.

Y/N then smiled while humming a little to the song. Tsukishima gladly followed her too, his fingers snapping as well. This was their form of communication. It may be a little different, but what's important is they both understand each other. Their body will sway in match as well, feeling the rhythm.

"This is cool", Tsukishima suddenly blurted, expecting that everything will suddenly go back. He knows that when he talks, it will be quiet again since the girl will not talk. He thought he messed up, facepalming himself in his thoughts. The music changed into a sad song, making the mood grew differently.

He sighed, started cursing himself in his thoughts. The sad music suddenly became more intense, getting the both of them normal and they both started walking without any noise at all. He decided to once again feel the music, not giving a care about what just happened.

To be honest, Y/N was speechless not because of him starting a conversation. She thought that she could express her feelings for the music. It's sad, what happy tricks must she do? It's just that, Tsukishima, who's a salty boy, ended up being more cautious about his actions through Y/N.

The girl stopped walking, then went near to a house. Tsukishima knew this was gonna end quickly, but somehow felt empty. He wanted to spend more time, he wanted something more, but he put that thoughts away as he knows too well what happens when he gives more attention to his feelings.

"Tomorrow again?", The girl nodded, at little excited about the next day. She smiled at Tsukishima, and gladly the blonde smiled too. He gently let out his hand, his palm near Y/N. Y/N's smile curve widely, taking out her hand from her pocket, then lightly gave him a high-five.

"Goodnight Y/N", he said, starting to walk away.

"Mhm"

Suddenly, a loud thud was heard. The two noticed it was from Y/N's house, so they quickly reached for the doorknob. Their hands touched, but they didn't care for that moment. The moment the door slidely opened, a figure was on the floor, with a tripped pose.

"Mom!", The worried daughter rushed to her mother, and help her get up. Tsukishima was still outside, making sure if they are both okay so he can be rest assured when he gets home.

"Y/N! Welcome hom-", She saw her daughter, a little annoyed, but worried at the same time.

"What happened?", She asked her mother immediately. "Well, I ran down the stairs, and did not noticed the shoe at the side", she chuckled, hoping that her girl will calm down a little.

She made a 'tch' sound, then let her mother leaned on her. She made sure that she won't press any part of her mother's body that hurts. "Why did you even ran? Is it urgent? Emergency? What?", Y/N asked a couple of questions, making her mother stand up properly.

"It is something you and I must discuss", she said seriously, making the girl flinch. She stared at Tsukishima, begging for him to go home before something happens. Tsukishima, a stubborn man, shook his head as he wanted to make sure every problem's settled. Y/N started panicking. 'What would she say? I didn't do anything wrong this past weeks. I swear to God if this is a-', The mother sighed then quickly pointed at the man outside.

"You didn't told me you'd bring a friend over", she started being teary-eyed. '-misunderstanding. As expected', she added, rolling her eyes

"Mom, Tsukishima Kei", she introduced the blonde and he bowed. Tsukishima showed his innocent side, making Y/N question herself if he really is on drugs. She sighed, then gave Tsukishima a sign to go home already. He nodded and bowed again to the parent.

"And he is going home now. So if you will excuse-"

Her mother rushed outside, taking the man's hand. "Come in! Eat dinner first before going home", Tsukishima slightly refused, but gave up when her mother pulled him harshly. Y/N stared blankly, seeing the blonde inside the house.

"Mom!"

She froze, and realized that her mom just invited Tsukishima for a dinner. 'No. What is she doing? This is so not her', she thought, already praying for her classmate's safety.