𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐨'𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 || nishinoya x OC

𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟒

"Bye everyone! See you guys in two days." I waved before shutting the sliding door.

"Get a move on スロー (surō, slow). We don't have all day."

"ごめんごめん (gomen gomen, sorry sorry) ... wait a second. We?"

"Noya's going to our house tonight; study session."

"Aww studying?"

"We need it, there's a test coming up."

"Right ... DANG IT, I FORGOT MY BAG. UH, I'LL CATCH UP WITH YOU GUYS IN A MINUTE." I sprinted to get my bag; I felt bad for holding them up.

"何てことだ (nanite koto da, oh my god), we'll wait it's fine."

I sprinted back, surprised they were still there. "Okay, got it. Sorry about that."

Noya seemed to intervene this time. "Don't apologize. Take the time you need, don't rush it." He smiled at me, looking at my brother, he nodded in approval of what he said. I nodded and smiled at both of them. I took my brother's hand and we started to walk to our house.

"You knock on the door."

"No, you do it."

"She likes you more!"

"Honestly, I don't talk to her that much. The last time we really talked was a month ago."

"Fine ... I'll do it."

*knock knock* The door opened.

"Hey bro, hey little sis! So that's where you've been, off with your brother? Noya's here too!"
"Hey Big Sis!" Him saying that made me laugh a little.

We walked inside the house, took our shoes off, set our stuff down, and went to the little table in the living room, ready to start studying. Or at least we thought we were studying.

"Who knew you were such a chatterbox? Come out of your shell, シャイ? (shai, shy)?" She seemed to be excited but shocked. I forgot that I don't really talk to her as much as I do Tanaka, now that I think about it, I don't talk to anybody much.

"I mean, I guess so? Maybe it's just because I don't talk to you but once every month."

"Or maybe, it's because you've found people that fit your groove." She seemed to wink at me, signaling something going on between me and Noya. I quickly shook my head no.

"I know what you're trying to imply, you're wrong by the way."

"Am I really though?" I got sort of flustered after she said that. I think Noya could tell more than Tanaka could.

I looked over at my overprotective, but suspecting brother. He seemed to look at me, wondering who my crush was.

"Just so you know I do have a crush on the other manager. Not that I don't have a crush on someone else, but she's who I'm after." I wasn't after her; I just wanted to cut off the fact that Saeko was right. I like Noya, I just don't think he likes me back. Out of the corner of my left eye, my brother seemed kinda shocked. Out of the corner of my right eye ... Noya's smile somewhat seemed to fade.

Noya's POV:

When Saeko's question came into play, I didn't think Aiya would answer truthfully. I guess she did.

"Just so you know I do have a crush on the other manager. Not that I don't have a crush on someone else, but she's who I'm after."

Why do I feel this way? Did I really expect her to like me back? Does she know how I feel? Is she lying to cover up her feelings? Why do I feel hurt? It feels like my heart shattered like glass. How do I even combat something like this? What do I do now? ... Do I need to prove something to her for her to like me back? Am I just not good enough?

It's been 5 weeks, a month and a week since that happened. We've somewhat stopped talking. I don't wanna admit it, but I'm jealous. Aiya should be spending more time with me ... nevermind that sounds selfish.

She should be spending more time with me. Not Kiyoko.

Stop being so selfish. She can do what she wants.

I wish that was me though. I want to do something about it.

Like what?

I don't know, all I know is that this 60/40 isn't working for me.

Don't. Be. Selfish.

I can't help it. I really like her. I like her too much to let this go.

Then just do something about it, confess.

When? How? I don't even know how it's gonna go. Why ...?

You love her, don't you?

I wouldn't say love ... but I do. I guess.

Tanaka should be able to help. Ask him.

"Hey. Tanaka. Could we talk?" I don't keep small talk like this, and I'm usually not this serious, but this is advice that I need.

"Yeah ... what's up?"

"It's about your sister. I ... really like her. I just don't know how to express it."

He paused, and then slapped me across the face. I looked back at him, scared about what he would say. 

"You've liked her since that day. Why didn't you tell me?! I could've helped you out sooner bro! What do you need me to do?"

I smiled, reassured by his words.

Tanaka and I decided on what we wanted to do. He would talk to her while I gathered myself in the meantime.