It's been one week and three days since your coach suspended you from the team.
You were suspended from the team because your coach doesn't want to put any pressure on you as a captain, shecan't have a captain who is struggling with her mental health. She needs a strong captain, mentally and physically. And ever since volleyball was ripped out of your life, all you do know is, wake up, go to school, eat (barely), sleep (maximum 5h) and repeat.
6:37am, monday.
You wake up to the sound of your phone. You look at it, 7 missed calls, 38 unread texts. But only one caught your attention. 'UNKNOWN' was plastered on your notification. It's from last Friday, 2:37am.
You squint as your phone screen shines in your face. 'who the fuck would text me at 2 in the goddamn morning' you think to yourself as you open your phone to check the text message.
(-friday, 2:37am-) This is Kenma, I haven't seen you around the gyms lately, Im getting worried. Are you ok? You probably know by now that I told your coach about your situation. I'm truly sorry for that but I had to make sure you were in a safe space. Please text me back, and remember, I'm here if you need someone to talk to. I'm not the best at giving advice but I can listen. Please, stay safe, I'm just a call or text away. -Kenma Kozume.
You feel your chest get tight as you read his text. He was worried about you?
You add his contact into your phone.
You stare at his text for a good minute more, thinking about whether you should reply or not.
You do.
(-monday, 6:39am-) Hey Kenma. Sorry for not getting back to you sooner.. I'm fine, truly. My cuts are almost fully healed. Thanks for your apology, I forgive you. You did the right thing in the end.. I haven't been at the gym lately because I was temporarily kicked off the team. "Suspended". She said she can't have a captain who has poor mental health. Thanks for helping, and thanks for sticking around. -Y/N L/N.
Sent.
As quickly as you messaged him, he responded, as if he was waiting for it.
(-monday, 6:40am-) Y/N! I'm relieved you're ok. I'm so sorry to hear about your coach. Just know you're always welcome to practice with my team, Infact we have one today at lunch, you're welcome to join.- Kenma Kozume.
You quickly respond.
(-monday, 6:40am-) I'd love to, thanks for the invite! I'll see you there!- Y/N L/N
Sent
You climb out of bed and you just stare at yourself in the body mirror you have on your dorm wall.
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You stare at your pants and think to yourself 'is my uniform really worth getting rid of how comfortable these pants are?'
You change out of your pajama shirt and you put your uniform shirt on.
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But instead of putting your skirt on, you decide to keep your pj pants on.
You finish getting ready for the day. You brush your teeth and put your hair in the same hair style it's been in for over a week. A messy bun.
Once you're all done getting ready you leave your dorm and walk down the halls, until you hear the familiar sound of balls hitting the floor. You walk over to the gym and you see your team having their daily practice, without you.
