cigarettes out the window

***Nine***

author pov

the next day was the first full day of training, it was busy but it was fun. everyone was working hard and striving to become better and develop new skills. but finally it was the end and everyone had just finished their last practice session of the day. y/n and the boys of shiratorizawa went to shower and would meet in the gym at 9:15 so they could go with her to visit her moms grave.

y/n pov

"thanks again for coming with me guys" i say as we begin walking to the graveyard

"it's not a problem" goshiki reassures

"we are here for you, y/n" ushi comforts

"there is nothing more we would rather do" semi smiles putting a hand on my shoulder

"but-"

"nuh uh uh, no buts!" tendou interrupts

i sigh and we continue our walk, it was more silent but it was comfortable. once we arrived i sat at my mothers grave as the boys stood a little behind me. they were mostly there for support and to watch out for me.

"hey mom, last time i saw you was your funeral... a lot has happened since" i sigh as tears begin to well up in my eyes "dads in jail, i got my license and auntie gave me her convertible. i work at the family corner shop, i've made many friends at inarizaki, my new school. i became the manager for their volleyball team, they are a fun group of boys and they treat me well. i think you would like them just like you did the others, they're here with me right now" i continue as tears fall

"it's okay angel" semi comes to my side and whispers

i continue to tell my mom things in life, the rest of the boys come to my side to comfort me, they also talked to her as well. my mom was always fond of them, she knew they were good to me and that's all she ever wanted for me. we stayed for about 30 minutes then we left since it was getting late, as well as a bit chilly, plus we needed rest. the walk home was also silent, but we didn't mind.

once we got back we all said goodnight and went to our rooms. that night i had trouble sleeping, mostly because talking to my mom again was so hard, it was my first time visiting her grave other than after her funeral. i decided to go get some tea since it helps calm me down, it was almost 1am. all i had to do was hope i don't get caught even though i wasn't doing anything to cause harm.

i leaned on the counter and crossed my arms as the kettle boiled. i was wearing nike shorts with semi's hoodie he gave me a while back, it was huge on me and i loved it but suddenly i heard a voice call out.

"hello?" the boys voice rang

i didn't know what to do in this situation, it could be a coach, it could be a student, what if my stalker found me again and followed me?!

suddenly the figure appeared and i jumped while letting out a gasp "oh, im sorry for scaring you"

"oh suna... hi" i let out a sigh of relief as i recover from my scare

"what are you doing awake still?"

"i could be asking you the same thing"

"couldn't sleep so i came for water"

"same, except tea instead... want some? it helps me out quite well"

"sure why not since you got the kettle going"

"sounds good, what flavour?"

"whatever you figure is best"

"green tea it is"