Mr. Bartender // SakuAtsu

Chapter 1

Quick thing before we start: This will include their volleyball life although, since it's a bartender au, I'll be focusing on the bartending more within the chapters instead of volleyball.

2:00 pm, Friday, Dec. 28th.

Atsumu just got home from a long and exhausting day at work. He works at a cafe down the street from his apartment. He still also plays volleyball, on Japan's MSBY Black Jackals. He somehow manages his time between volleyball, work, and seeing his twin, Osamu.

The MSBY team has practice at 3:30 pm on fridays, unless there's a game, so they have practice in an hour and a half and Atsumu is so tired from work that he falls asleep on his couch.

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*Ring* *Ring* *Ring* Atsumu wakes up to his phone ringing and vibrating on the couch next to his head. 'Huh who's callin' me' Atsumu thinks as he pushes himself up, leaning on one arm and grabbing his phone.

"Meian's callin'?" He mumbles before answering the phone, "Atsumu practice just started. Where are you?!" Meian, the team captain yells through the phone.

"Oh shit- Sorry! 'm gonna be there in 15." He can hear his captain sigh through the phone, "Okay, see you soon Atsumu." Then the call ended.

Atsumu looks at the time displayed on his phone, "3:32 pm" was shown on the screen.

The blond male puts his phone down onto the table and rushes to get his practice clothes and shoes from his room. Only a couple minutes later, he grabs his phone and keys, then pulls on his shoes and runs out the front door and to his car, which, thankfully for him, is right in front of his apartment since the complex is small.

"Okay. I'll get t' practice in like 10." He says to himself as he turns the car on.

Atsumu then reaches their gym, only 17 minutes late, he rushes in and straight to the locker room to change. Once he's done, he returns to the others and does some quick stretching.

"Sorry 'm late coach, I fell asleep after work 'n forgot an alarm." Atsumu says, rubbing the back of his neck with a small and awkward chuckle. "It's okay Atsumu, just try to remember next time." The coach smiles, "Now get to practice." Atsumu nods quickly before turning on his heel and jogging over to Hinata and Bokuto who are doing serves.

"Hey 'Tsum 'Tsum!" Bokuto yells just a bit too loud after he serves a ball over the net. "'Tsumu!" Hinata shouts, jumping right onto Atsumu's back almost knocking him over. "Hey guys." The blond says, laughing.

They then get into practice.

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4:30 pm

A whistle is blown to gather everyone's attention.

"Okay everyone, coach has something to discuss before we leave." Meian announces, glancing over all his teammates. Their coach takes a step forward and Meian takes a step back next to the other teammates.

The coach clears his throat, "On Monday, we will be having a new member join our team. I expect everyone to help show the ropes and make him feel welcome." He makes eye contact with Meian, "That's all for today. Make sure to get enough rest this weekend."

Then everyone was dismissed and all started piling into the locker room.

"'Tsumu," Hinata calls as they walk over to their lockers, "Hm? What's up?"

"Bokuto and I are going drinking with Kuroo, Oikawa-san, and Akaashi tomorrow night because Oikawa-san's visiting," Atsumu hums as a sign to continue. "Do you wanna come?" Bokuto finishes for Hinata.

Atsumu closes his eyes, deep in thought, 'I guess it'd be nice t' get out for once. I don't work tomorrow or Sunday. But Oikawa and I don't get along the best...' He starts to smile before opening his eyes. With a big grin, he looks at the other two, they both have pleading puppy eyes.

"'f course I can come! 'm free this weekend anyways." Hinata squeals and Bokuto lets out a sigh and a grin. "Yes!" They both yell.

Atsumu starts laughing then turns around to pull his gym bag out. "We'll text you the details tomorrow afternoon 'Tsumu." Hinata says, a little louder than necessary, while giving a thumbs up. The blond nods in return and continues to get undressed and grab his towel to go and have his after practice shower.

Once he finishes washing up, he wraps his towel around his waist, hair dripping. He walks over to his bag of clothes to change into.

Bokuto finishes changing himself and stuffs his things into his own bag, " I'll see you tomorrow 'Tsum 'Tsum!" He calls, walking over to the door, waving before leaving through the door completely. Atsumu smiles and waves in return.

Completely dressed and packed, Atsumu takes a look at himself in the mirror before shutting his locker and leaving.

Atsumu's POV

Practice was so exhausting today but now 'm hungry. I don't wanna cook though. I still gotta drive home too.

I almost forgot to unlock my car to put my bag in the back , my car isn't huge but there's enough room. I think I have leftovers I can heat up when I get home. I turn my car on then look at my phone before driving. "No messages." I mumble to myself, my voice staying within my car.

Jeez my mind is all over 'n I can't think straight. I jus gotta get home.

10 Minutes later

'Finally 'm home.' I think as I pull into my assigned parking spot. Sighing, I turn off the car and grab my bag then quickly walk up to my apartment to eat 'n get to sleep.

Laying on my couch after I eat is somethin' I do a lot. Scrolling on my phone I decided to call Osamu.

He picks up after two rings, "Hey Samu~" I say with a smirk on my face. "Waddya want 'Tsumu." He grumbles back.

I huff, loudly too, "Can't I call jus' cause?" I question, with a bitterness in my tone. 'f course, he mocks me. "Fuck off 'Tsumu I was busy."

I can feel tears in my eyes. We fight a lot but guess I was jus' a burden again.

"Sorry Samu..." I manage to spit out before tears start pouring down my face. "No- 'Tsumu that's not what I meant. I jus' had a rough day, sorry." Jeez that made it worse. I miss him a lot. I barely see him now. I started sniffling. "I love ya 'Tsumu," I smile, just a bit. "Mhm, I love ya too Samu."

"Hey when I can I'll come see ya 'kay?" That really made me happy, "'Kay Samu."

"Oh shit I gotta go 'Tsumu, got more customers." "Bye Samu."

Then the call ended and I drift to sleep.