Kuroo x reader (HAIKYU FANFIC)

05

Y/N didn't know what to do. Since 12pm this afternoon, she had been impatiently waiting for her predicted grades to come through via email. From these, she would find out if she has a chance to get into her dream university. Yes- she might still have over a year left at highschool, but you could never be too prepared. And she wanted, no— needed to be prepared. She wouldn't let herself get any less than perfect.

"Y/n, try to relax! I know you've done amazing— you're already better than Asahi in English," sugawara smiles, making Asahis face drop. "Thanks Suga.."

"Sorry guys. I don't want to make today tense or anything, you're probably better off just playing, don't worry about me."

"y/n, why don't you come sit with me. We can bake some food or something else if you'd like."

I look up at kiyoko-san and attempt to smile at her. "Thanks kiyoko, but I'm not hungry. I'll come sit with you though."

Liar, I'm so goddamn Hungry. It's unfair that she can eat whatever she wants whenever and still look amazing. I'm so jealous, I'm glad she's my friend.

She nods and begins to walk away slowly. Daichi gives me a small frown. "Y/n, I didn't see you eat at breakfast this morning. Aren't you hungry?"

I feel my eyes widen slightly. I thought I'd hidden that pretty well, I guess not. "A-actually daichi-san, I had my own breakfast before serving you all, I'm full thank you." I give a small wave to the boys team and quickly wander off after Kiyoko who had been watching the interaction.

"You're very pretty, y/n. You know that, right?"

Her words take me off guard and I feel my cheeks heating up. I stutter out a 'where did that come from?'

"Well. I don't want to make any wrong assumptions but you don't seem to be the most confident, and if I'm being honest I don't understand why. Of course you're entitled to feel however you like, but you are most definitely attractive."

"K-kiyoko? Im not but, t-thank you.." I blink my eyes fast, my heart suddenly speeding up. She's so majestic. "Of course you are very beautiful, It's no wonder you attract the attention of all the players here, haha. But seriously, thank you very much —I appreciate it..."

She looks at me with a deep yet calm expression. "Can you be honest with me?" She stops in the empty hallway next to a small table accompanied by a handful of cushioned seats. I tilt my head at her and nod a bit hesitantly. "What is it?"

"When was the last time you ate?"
I jump abruptly at her question.
What?

"W-what do you mean? Today, you heard me tell Daichi-san." Keep it cool, keep it cool. Don't freak out, hold eye contact so she doesn't suspect you.

"I heard, but I didn't believe you. I don't think I've seen you eat a single thing since lunch yesterday- no, the day before. And even then it was only a pot of fruit. Are you okay, y/n? You can speak to me. I just want to make sure you're healthy. It's very important for someone our age to get enough food,"

Im stunned momentarily, I feel my heart stutter as if it might just jump out my throat. How could she notice something like that? And why would she just ask that? That's an invasion of privacy it doesn't matter how drop dead gorgeous she is-

"I didn't mean to frighten you, y/n. I just want to help you, if you'll let me. Please, let me." She gently places her hands atop mine and squeezes.

I can't help pulling my hands back rather harshly. I quickly widen my eyes and apologise. "S-sorry, you startled me that's all. No, I'm not starving myself if that's what you're asking, but thank you for the concern,"

She doesn't look as though she believes me, but eventually takes a breath and has her usual expression on her face. "I see. Not to sound rude, but If there's any other issues—as in.. financiallyz If you can't afford food I'd gladly give you some money."

I blush again, feeling flushed with an adrenaline rush pumping through me at the risk of almost being caught. I thought everything was over for a moment there. Why was this such a rush?

"A-ah no that's not it! My stomach just upsets easily, I can afford meals but truly, thank you Kiyoko-san." She gives me what I'm assuming is a slightly embarrassed look, which appears more exposed than the usual stoic and siren-like expression she holds.

She nods at me and we begin walking again, in a calming silence.

-

With what had happened earlier, such a close call— I realised that I'd have to be much more cautious. I'll take a plate, and have to eat however much until it gets to my limit, then I'll have to throw the rest away when no one's looking.

"Y/n-san, did you get your results back yet?!!" Hinata comes bouncing over to me, shouting with determination in his eyes. "Not yet, I'm still waiting.."

"That's a shame! I know you did amazing, y/n! Do you want to come do some extra practise with us??" I smile at the ginger boy and nod, following along. We end up in a separate gymnasium with Kuroo, Bokuto, Tsukishima and someone else from Nekoma. I think his names hiro? He has a bleached Mohawk and keeps staring at me with his eyes hanging out their sockets..

"Guys! I got y/n. She's going to play with
us,"

They turn towards me and I wave, going towards the benches to quickly put my water down. This should help burn some calories off.

"What type of match are we doing?" 

I walk to the side of the court with Bokuto and Kuroo, since the others (except tsuki) are already pumping up eachother on the opposite side. "Well, pretty girl, we are going to do a 3-on-3 match— and luckily, you have me! So nothing to worry about," The owl head smirks, winking down at me with his hands on his hips.

I bite back a scoff, looking at him up and down. "Oh really?"

"Of course, I'm one of the top 4! No need to worry your pretty little head off." I decide to blink at him idly, and then turn sideways so I'm facing Kuroo who has his eyes narrowed. "Is he always like this?"

"Yep," the captain replies, his amber eyes turning to stare into my own e/c ones. Damn. He's so attractive. I bet he knows it, too. I look away, feeling insecure from his intensely scrutinising gaze.

"LETS GOOOOO!!!" I flinch as Hinata and Bokuto yell in Synch with one another, already regretting my choice to play. "Are you going to murder me if I make us lose? Because hey, I am already tired from watching you all practise today."

Kuroo barks out a hyena laugh. "No, y/n we wont murder you. But.. we aren't going to loose."

-

"AGAIN!" Hinata shouts, still jumping up and down violently. I cough again, my lungs burning. "What..the..hell?! How are you.. still going Hinata!"

After the end of our 5th match, I'd collapsed onto my back in the middle of the court, my body feeling numb. Around me Kuroo and Bokuto were laughing like weirdos, clutching their stomachs. "AHAHAAHAH"

I blush as they both stare at me with massive grins on their faces. Why are volleyball boys so cute?

I lean my head back and groan, placing my hands over my face to cover my expression. "I'm so tired bro, stop laughing you hyenas.." I roll my eyes and stand up, heading to the benches where I grab a glass of water and realise that Kaori has came in.

"Hey y/n, you okay there?" She chuckles at me as I sit next to her and rest my head against her shoulder. "Mm..how long have you been here?"
She pats my head a few times with a big smile. "Only the last 5 or so minutes. It's so funny watching you play with powerhouses. You blend in so well!"

"U-uh thanks.."

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fin
04.10.24