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𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗩 》𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦...?

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THE GROUP OF FOUR WAS ON THE VERGE OF BEING THROWN OUT OF THE CAFE FOR BEING TOO LOUD, but fortunately (M/Name) unwittingly placated the manager of the small establishment with his soft demeanor while also calming his friends down before a full-fledged brawl broke out.

The source of the commotion? (M/ Name)'s phone number.

Oikawa, being Oikawa, teased Iwaizumi for not having his phone number. Ecklies already had his number, but he certainly contributed to the noise pollution because, in the cusp of Oikawa's teases and Iwaizumi's attempt to attack him, he was struck by Iwaizumi's whacks that were intended for the playful, immature captain.

Eventually, in order to avoid further scuffles, they exchanged phone numbers to stay in touch, as they all share a common passion in volleyball, among other things. (M/Name) was ecstatic because he's making new friends, but it wasn't evident because of his deadpan expression.

But the other three could tell by the way (M/Name )'s (e/c) eyes sparkled with pure joy in the dappled sunlight. It was the first time Oikawa and Iwaizumi had seen raw emotion in his eyes.

Seeing it, all three unabashedly took pictures whilst clenching their chests as a lone tear cascade down their cheeks.

'So precious~! We must protect!'

They all left the café in silence after regaining their composure; it wasn't uncomfortable, but rather serene. The whole ordeal and bad blood between them subsided after they agreed to tolerate each other in the future now that they're acquainted.

"We're going ahead. We still have a lot of things." Ecklies said, breaking the silence.

"Us too. This idiot—" Iwaizumi frowned at Oikawa, neglecting the person in question's squawk of protest. "Decided that we're going to have a last minute practice." He grumbled.

Ecklies snorts, "Hah! I still can't believe you're going to be the captain with how childish you are. If I were them, I'd quit the team~" This sparked an ire in the chocolate-haired youth.

Oikawa's smile drops and is replaced by an ugly scowl. "You're just being a piss baby I'm going to be your captain and that you're below me~! And I'm not childish, you are." He blew raspberries at the tall, toned gent, which didn't exactly back up his claim that he wasn't childish.

"You're just proving him right by acting like that, you good-for-nothing trash!" An angry yell came from the shortest person within the group, his fist raised threateningly.

"Hey, hey! Wait!! You already hit me so much that I can feel bruises forming already, you really are such a brute!"

"Why YOU—"

R. I. P Oikawa Tooru, cause of death; his stupidity.

Ecklies grumbles harshly, his palm slamming into his head. "I can't believe that I'm attending Aoba Johsai with this flirt, who's my soon-to-be captain. Ugh, this is the worst!" (M/Name) felt bad for his friend but didn't know how to express it properly, so he stiffly patted his broad back. "There, there... I think you'll...be fine..."

'I think...'

Amber eyes shone with warmth as he watched his friend attempt to console him; he was already feeling much better. "I hope so or I just might go bat shit crazy. You better call me in between classes, ok? You are the only one who can keep me sane." Ecklies wryly smiled.

(M/Name) gives a solemn nod, restraining the temptation to yawn. But he can't recall which school he attends; he's already forgotten. He'll have to ask his grandpa later.