Childhood friends

28. Inter-High Finals: Seijoh vs. Shiratorizawa

You sigh. "I have a bad feeling about today."

Oikawa pouts. "Don't tell me you think we're going to lose to Shiratorizawa again."

You shake your head. "No. I really hope you guys win. I have faith that you guys can play better than Shiratorizawa. And even if you can't, I'll still be here for you guys. I'm rooting for this team, no matter what."

Iwaizumi looks at you questioningly. "So, then, what's the matter?"

You blink a few times, trying to formulate an answer for the boys. "Well, I just have this feeling. I can't really explain it, but I feel like something unpleasant is gonna happen. I mean, we're going against Shiratorizawa after all. Something is bound to happen, right?"

Oikawa huffs out a breath. "Ushiwaka will be no match for us. If something happens, it'll be Shiratorizawa doing something out of jealousy once we win. I mean, we have a manager and they don't. If we win, that'll just be a kick in the nuts for them. Ooo! Maybe I should kick Ushiwaka below the belt!"

You shake your head. "Don't resort to violence. That's very unbecoming of you, Oikawa-senpai. Don't stoop to that level. You need to earn a win the right way, and not gloat like a cocky winner. Be humble."

"Oikawa? Humble? L/n, do you even know who you're talking to? I don't think Shittykawa even knows what the word humble means." Iwaizumi deadpanned.

Oikawa gasped, grabbing his shirt dramatically. "So mean, Iwa-chan! I know what humble means!"

"Then act humble for once in your life."

You watch the two start bickering back and forth, trying to get your mind off of the situation. 'As long as they don't find out Taichi is on Shiratorizawa's team, I think things should be fine. Then again, Tendou is the embodiment of chaos theory. I never know what might happen with him being around. I don't want there to be problems, but I know there will be consequences once the guys learn about who exactly I'm dating.' You get your thoughts cleared out of your head. "Ok, you two, knock it off. Don't start fighting before a match. It's bad luck."

Hanamaki propped an arm on your head. "Oh, Y/n, we can always count on you to keep even Iwaizumi and Oikawa in line. I'm so proud of you."

Matsukawa pat your back. "You're the mvp every day."

You brush the two third years off of you. "Knock it off. You all should be preparing for the match." You start walking off, trying to get to the coaches.

Yahaba stops you. "Are you alright? You've been frowning all day, and now you're not even joining in with the third years' antics. Is something bothering you today?"

"Just a gut feeling. Nothing to worry about. Why don't you start warming up with the other guys?"

Yahaba hesitates, but nods and walks off to join the others with warmups. You watch, while sitting on the bench with the coaches. You look over at the Shiratorizawa side, seeing your boyfriend and his teammates. They look over and wave at you. You quickly wave back, flashing a nervous smile.

Kawanishi knew something was wrong. He stands close to his setter. "There's something wrong with Y/n. She's gave us a nervous smile while waving at us."

Shirabu shrugs. "Could just be she's nervous. If not, then I wonder what could possibly be bothering her."

Tendou grinned. "I think she's worried there's a problem since we're going up against her team. I might as well go let her know there's nothing to worry about."

Semi grabbed him. "Don't you dare. If you go over there, her team is gonna throw a fit. They hate us, dude. You're asking for a fight if you go on their side."

Goshiki tipped his head to one side. "What's the problem? Don't they know that L/n-san and Kawanishi-san are dating?"

Kawanishi blinked. "They should. Y/n told me she let them know we're dating. And they seemed cool about it at the time, from what she told me."

Tendou got out of Semi's grasp. "Then what's the problem? They know she hangs out with us. Let me say hi."

Semi shook his head. "She was acting off one of the last times she was hanging with us, especially when we mentioned her team. I think there's a chance that the Seijoh team has forgotten what team Kawanishi is on. She only calls him by first name, so they could easily not realize that she's dating someone from the team they hate most."

Ushijima just looked between his team and the opposing team. "Why wouldn't she say anything to us, then?"

Shirabu rolled his eyes. "Semi's just making a guess. The chance of that being the case is really low. I mean, how would they forget something as big as L/n dating someone from Shiratorizawa?"

The warmup period was coming to an end. You watched with nervousness as the teams lined up to begin the match. You prayed everything will be alright.

***

So there you were, sitting on the bench. Your eyes widened as the final point was scored. You watched with pity as your team started coming to terms that they have suffered defeat from Shiratorizawa once again.

When the ceremony wrapped up, Oikawa walked over to you and put his head on your shoulder. "We lost again, Y/n-chan."

You wrap your arms around him, rubbing his back. "It's ok. You did your best. If it makes you feel any better, I really thought you were gonna win."

Oikawa wrapped his arms around you and gave you a little squeeze. "We don't get to go to the inter-high."

"I know. There, there. It'll be alright. You're still the best setter in the prefecture." You look over his shoulder, seeing a bunch of sad and disappointed looks from the other members of your team.

Then a certain redhead decided now was the time to call out to you. "Y/n-chan~! I know you saw the game! Aren't you gonna congratulate us on winning?"

Oikawa takes his head off you, looking at you confused before turning a glare to the Shiratorizawa member. "What the hell do you want with our manager? Why would she congratulate you?"

"We're friends, duh." Tendou has brought chaos to you and your team.