𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧 & 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 [𝐈𝐰𝐚𝐎𝐢; 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐀𝐔]

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A/N: This is literally the 7th chapter I've written today. You see, I write multiple chapters before I end up publishing the story just so I know there's no chance of me giving up on it. This is the last chapter I will have prewritten before I publish this story. Hah, and if you think this is nearing the end of the story... You are dead wrong.

[ O i k a w a ]

It's Friday night and I'm getting ready for the party. I already told my parents that Sakusa's parents will be there and that it's only for our little friend group. In reality, it's a party for the whole school. I was invited to all the parties at my old school, but I stopped going because I was always lonely even though all the girls clung to me like koalas.

Walking downstairs, my parents look behind them from the living room and stand up to get a better look at my outfit. "You look wonderful, sweetie." My mom says softly.

She's only letting me wear this because this is my party outfit.

"Thanks," I say with a small smile. Hearing a car horn outside and a few familiar voices, I hug my parents before jogging outside to a silver 2021 Ford Expedition. Climbing into the backseat with Atsumu, Makki starts driving.

"Damn! You look nice!" Akaashi says, turning in his seat to look at me. I'm wearing a cropped black hoodie, high-waisted fishnet leggings, multi-ripped black jeans, and all-black high-top Vans. To top it off, a black choker and diamond stud earrings.

"Why thank you," I respond, smiling. Makki plays Lights Go Down by Bazanji on the radio as we head on our way to Sakusa's place. The moon shines brightly above, something I love seeing on a nightly basis.

After about 21 minutes, we pull up along the sidewalk and step down from the car once Makki turns off the car. I breathe in deeply, sudden anxiety creeping up on me. Atsumu notices and throws an arm around my shoulder, walking with me inside. Once he sees Sakusa, he leaps toward him.

"Hi, Omi!" He says, wrapping his arms around the taller's neck.

"Hi, baby." The curly-haired raven responds, pecking the faux blonde on the lips. Makki and Akaashi grab my hands and pull me in the direction of the kitchen where it's less crowded.

Ah, the nerves are creeping up on me. I suddenly feel the want to leave, but I don't want to seem like a wuss in front of my friends. So I just have to push through it.

"Oh look, Iwaizumi's here," Akaashi says, looking behind me at the front door. Looking over, my eyes widen at the sight of three buff men entering the house. Iwaizumi is standing between Bokuto and Ushijima, wearing a tight black t-shirt that shows off his muscular torso, black ripped-at-the-knee jeans, and white sneakers. He's wearing a chain necklace on top of that.

"'Kawa, you're blushing~" Makki points out as I snap my attention over to him with a frown. I cover my face with a squeak, both he and Akaashi laughing as the three walk over with Mattsun following.

Akaashi pulls my hands away from my face to see Iwaizumi's face. His eyes are wide open, his face slightly red. The ravenette snickers as Bokuto walks over and wraps his arms around the smaller. "Iwaizumi, take care of 'Kawa, would you? I wanna take Bokuto dancing." He says, walking away with Makki, Mattsun, and Ushijima. The others are dancing around in the living room with random people. This place is fucking huge.

"Did they force you to wear that?" Iwaizumi asks, walking in front of me.

"No... This is my party outfit." I respond sheepishly.

"And your parents let you wear that?" He asks, tilting his head to the side in curiosity. I nod in response. "I guess you aren't as innocent as you trick people into thinking you are." He says, taking a step toward me and grabbing my hips. I look at the ground and gulp anxiously. Why is he doing this? This is out of character for him as long as I've known him. He's hated me this whole week so why is he acting differently now?