Phobias- Sakusa x Atsumu

Chapter 20- We don't need the Memories

Atsumu POV

Our band began to play the school anthem again. It was my time to serve. I walked back to the court and remember Omi in the bleachers. Maybe this will impress him? I raised my hand and waited a while for the band to get to a certain part, then swung it down and the music immediately stopped. I smiled to myself. Then, the whistle blew.

I threw the ball into the air, and took quick steps. Instead of Karasuno tensing up, they positioned themselves.

And with a hard contact with the ball, I smashed it hard as I could, and it flashed across the court.

"Inarizaki takes the point!"
The crowd cheered. I smirked as I enjoyed their expressions. Pure shock.

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I was trying to catch my breath. It was the last set and we both lost one, and won one. Karasuno was definitely not bad. Especially Kageyama and that twerp's annoying quick attack. That blocker with the glasses is sharp too, he has perfect timing and doesn't keep his eyes off of you. The libero is trouble as well. He's quick and receives perfectly, and maintains insanely focused, so you can't even shake him off.
This team was interesting. I definitely see how they won against Shirtorizawa.

I chuckled. They were most definitely rising, or more so flying.

Sakusa POV

I clenched my hands as Karasuno scored another point with a lucky foot receive. Now it was 25 to 26.
Atsumu's sets were beyond great, they were perfect. It reminded me of the Youth camp. I could tell Atsumu was struggling, along with his team. The way how it's going, this was a very tough match.

Atsumu POV

"Complain you idiot!" Kageyama yelled at the twerp.
This was getting very frustrating. That slip up was quickly covered by the twerp.

"Complain? Why should I? Just give me the next one!" The twerp smiled brightly.
Kageyama smiles back at the twerp.
Ahh. Now I see.
That's who Kageyama loves.
I glanced back at Omi-kun who was in the audience.
'I wanna hurry up and win, so I can finally see and touch you again.' Was what I thought.

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Sakusa POV

"Woah, they're still going at it." Komori says. "This one is really close, it looks like they just won't stop biting at each other's throats."

I scowled. I wanted Atsumu to win. But considering how Karasuno was able to keep up, it was a matter of stamina. Both teams are exhausted but determined to win. Kageyama Tobio and that short middle blocker are pretty impressive. They synchronize perfectly.

"AND ANOTHER POINT GOES TO KARASUNO."

I flinched. It was 30 to 31 now.

Atsumu POV

"Shit." I whispered to myself. But something was off about the team. They were picking up speed, trying to now allow us to get ready for another attack.

"Slow down! Slow down!" I heard their coach yell. It was our chance, we'd just have to match their speed.
"I GOT IT!" The twerp shouted.

BAM

Everyone's eyes was on the ball. It was a high receive. This might have seemed like nothing to the audience, but this would allow them to breathe.
Do something Atsumu!
Here comes their synchronized attack!

Before anything happened, my feet moved on it's own and I blocked the ball. The ball then fell back to their side.
This has to be it.

BUMP

With a struggle Kageyama receives the ball before barely stablizing himself. The ball then flies off the court.
Please, let us win.
The whole team rushes for the ball.
And with a single tap from the tall blonde blocker, it was enough for their captain to send the ball flying back.

"UP FRONT! FRONT" my teammates called. With a life saving dive, Akagi managed to save the ball. Now it was my turn.

"ITS THE TWINS MINUS TEMPO QUICK ATTACK!!" The commenter screamed in the mic.

We had to get this.

BAM

My eyes widened. Kageyama and the twerp managed to read us and jumped on time to block. With the powerful spike that Osamu did, the momentum made the ball flew all the way back.

I turned my head only to see that two of our defenders were running desperately for the ball.
"Please be out." I said to myself.
And the ball hit the ground.

We waited for the flagger. My heart pounded for what felt like hours and...

"ITS IN!! KARASUNO GETS THE POINT!! RESULTING IN THE MATCH'S CONCLUSION!! KARASUNO IS THE WINNER!!!"
The crowd goes wild, as others cheered and screamed, while others groaned in defeat. My hands dropped to my side as fatigue hit my body. Me and Osamu fell to our knees at the same time.

"Maybe we messed around too much, Atsumu." Osamu said trying to catch his breath.
"You're right, Osamu." All we could hear was our breathing, trying to sustain our oxygen.

Sukasa POV

I stared at his back, the way how his body rose back and forth. He must be exhausted. I wasn't upset that they lost, but proud at how hard he drove his body.
"Let's go Komori." I said as I walked off.
"E-eh? I can't believe it though. An unknown school that miraculously won...won at the nationals? And against a powerhouse such as Inarizaki!?" Komori stumbled with his words as he followed me.

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"Alright, is that everyone?" Our coach yelled.
"Yes sir!"
"Ah! Kiyoomi! Come with me to fill my water bottle!" Komori tugged on my sleeve. I clicked my tongue.
"Go by yourself, I want to stay in this corner." I said annoyed.
"Come on! If you stay there any longer a spider is going to crawl up your leg." I sighed before allowing myself to be dragged by Komori.
"Oi Komori, hurry up, there's more people now."I nagged him.
"Yes, yes, yes, I'm almost done." He closes is water bottle when suddenly a large crowd crosses in between us. Now lost, I looked around.
"This dumbass." I cursed. I continued to walk until I heard my name.

"Omi-kun!"

I stopped walking. My heart fluttered at the voice, but also another thing was present: fear.
I'm sure he's disgusted in me...
I slowly turned around.
"Sorry on your lost. I hope you well on your future matches." That was all I said, before turning and walking away.

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