Splash - Iwaizume x Reader

Eleven

The coach gathered all the volleyball team members together and announced, "Alright, everyone, it's time to board the bus." As the team members hustled onto the bus, the coach urged them to move quickly, "If we all hurry, we can make it to the match before it begins."

With everyone on board, the coach double-checked that everyone had their equipment and reminded them of the importance of staying focused and putting in their best effort during the match

He turned towards Y/n who still hadn't gotten on the bus and gave her a big smile. "Are you excited, kid?" he asked.

"I sure am. Because of the swim team, I don't usually get to see my brother's games," she said with a smile. Kentarō came up behind her and playfully tossed her hair. "Watch it," she giggled.

"The school swim team?" He asked, noticing the sad look in her eyes. "I've seen a few of the competitions. They're amazing."

"Well, I take pride in knowing that I get to be the captain of such an amazing team." She blushed, but her comment made his eyes widen.

His eyes widened with surprise as he looked at her with disbelief. "You're the captain?!" he exclaimed, not expecting her to give him that answer. "That means you have been the winner of the past 17 races in the first place. I've heard about your incredible skills and talent. But, how come you haven't been at practice?"

She paused. "The principal shut our team down. I don't know why but he thinks we aren't helping the school's name."

She didn't like lying to him, but she didn't want to stress him out before their practice match. "Anyway, I'm going to hop on the bus and sit with Kentarō before he bites someone." She laughed. "He's not exactly a morning person."

She quickly made her way onto the bus and found her seat beside her twin, placing her hand on his head as he growled at Oikawa. "Calm down big guy."

"He's just so fucking annoying." He growled, placing his head on her shoulder. "Every word that comes out of his mouth makes me want to punch him."

She shushed him soothingly. "I know big guy, but you gotta hold back. Try to focus on your music." She whispered, placing her headphones over his ears to help him relax.

He closed his eyes and felt himself drifting off to sleep as he relaxed against her. "Thank you, Y/n."

She smiled and looked over at Oikawa who was staring at her with his mouth hanging open. She giggled, "Close your mouth, or you'll catch flies."

His face flushed with embarrassment and he immediately shut his mouth, nodding in agreement.

However, Iwaizumi seemed to find the situation amusing and chuckled softly. "She keeps him in check better than I do," he said with a hint of admiration in his voice.

Oikawa rolled his eyes, leaning closer. "Maybe you should put your jacket in your lap, or everyone will see your boner."

Iwaizumi's face turned red with a mix of anger and embarrassment, he slapped Oikawa up the side of the head and scolded him. "Oh shut up, why do you have to be so vulgar?!"

Y/n having seen him slap the brunette giggled, her arms resting against the seat in front of her and setting her head against her arms. "What a doofus." She thought as she gazed over at him.

She was lost in thought, admiring the way his brown eyes reminded her of a hot coffee on a cold morning.

Suddenly, she realized he was staring back at her. Feeling a rush of embarrassment, she quickly looked away, hoping he hadn't noticed her staring. She could feel her cheeks getting warm as she tried to compose herself and avoid eye contact.

Seeing this, Iwaizumi gave a smirk and a chuckle, feeling a fluttering feeling in his chest. "So cute." He thought, drowning out Oikawa's rambling as his focus was only set on her.

To pass time on the bus ride, Y/n pulled out her phone and saw a text from Sugawara.

Suga
Hey there stranger! Hope you're feeling better. ☺️

Y/n
I am, thanks for your concern.
It was really great to meet you the other day. 🙃

Suga
It was great meeting you too, although I did get into a lot of trouble for being late.
It was all worth it to meet you though.

Y/n
You're too sweet, but don't go getting into anymore trouble okay?

Suga
Yes Mom 🙄
Anyway, I gotta get going, talk to you later?

Y/n
Sure thing, have a good day Suga!

Y/n couldn't help but giggle as she put her phone away, momentarily distracted by the hustle and bustle of the streets. She glanced out the window of the bus and watched as people of all ages and backgrounds walked along the sidewalk, each with their own unique story to tell.

Suddenly, she felt a tap on her shoulder and turned to see a hand holding a piece of paper.

She took it and opened it carefully, her face flushing bright red as she read over the scribbled note.

"Pretty sure Iwaizume likes you."

She turned around and saw Yahaba wiggling his eyebrows as he laughed, she grinned menacingly and grabbed his cheeks, stretching them as he laughed and cried out for mercy.

She let go and they both laughed, he balled up his fist and playfully bonked her on the head. "Sit forward, it's dangerous to sit like that."

"I like to play with danger," she joked before he lightly pushed her face, causing her to fall back into her seat.

"You're such a dork," he chuckled, leaning forward to playfully toss her hair. "But I'm glad to see you're doing better today."

"Yahaba. Sit in your seat properly." Iwaizumi growled, glaring over at him from the other side of the bus.

"Your jealousy is showing Iwa-Chan." Oikawa nudged his side, giving him a sly smirk.

He rolled his eyes and clicked his tongue. "Shut your mouth Shittykawa. I'm not jealous."

"I have to say, she seems to really like you," Oikawa remarked with a shrug. "But if you're interested in pursuing something with her, you need to make a move soon. Otherwise, someone else might come along and steal her heart."

He stayed quiet, not knowing how he felt about the situation. He couldn't admit that he had feelings because he wasn't exactly sure what those feelings were. He needed more time to figure them out.