lost in japan (aomine x OC x iwaizumi)

chapter eleven

   Wednesday morning. I lay on my bed and sighed as I stared up at the ceiling. It was only 5:30 AM and I'd already packed both my school bag and my volleyball bag and had my first cup of coffee. There was no chance of me getting back to sleep - even just for an hour - so I quickly changed into some shorts and a t-shirt. Grabbing my earphones, I slipped my feet into my running shoes and took off down the street. My fastest playlist blared through my ears and my feet fit the pavement to match the beat. My lungs felt like they were on fire and sweat was dripping down my neck.

   After fifteen minutes of pretty much sprinting, I came to a convenience store. My knees shook as I came to a gentle stop and I leaned against the wall for support. My breath came out in heavy pants while I wiped my forehead with the back of my hand. Taking some change out of my pocket, I stood straight and made my way to the door. Just as I went to grab the handle, it swung open and the person bumped into me. I staggered back and tanned hands reached out to steady me. Glancing up, my cerulean eyes met dark blue ones.

  "Akane, sup," he lazily smiled down at me.

  "Oh, hey Aomine," I smiled back.

I took in his appearance...white shirt messily untucked, tie loose around his neck, messy hair. Damn.

  "You're out and about uncharacteristically early," I smirked.

He shrugged.

  "Couldn't sleep."

  "Me neither," I looked down at my watch. "I still have an hour before I have to get ready for school."

He slung his arm around my shoulders as he guided me inside the store. I playfully tried to push him away.

  "Dammit, Aomine! I'm all sweaty!"

His arm tightened around me as he pulled me closer and I laughed.

  "I don't care!" he laughed with me. "How are you doing anyway?"

  "School is a little awkward and obviously I'm emotionally hurt too but it is what it is, y'know," I shrugged with a sad smile. "I'm looking forward to getting back into volleyball practice today though! Sato-senpai said that there's a twist to today's training. Some of the nation's boys' teams are at a training camp nearby so one of them will be joining us today!"

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FROM: XXX-XXX-XXX

I have arrived with the trash...he won't shut up!

FROM: Akane

oya! hopefully you have better luck finding

the gym than I did on my first day...

FROM: XXX-XXX-XXX

Ofc we will. i'm not stupid...

Unlike a certain someone..

FROM: Akane

I shall pretend that comment wasn't aimed at me

and deflect it towards said trash.

FROM: XXX-XXX-XXX

He's excited to see you again apparently.