{ Akaashi P.O.V }
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"I'm quitting the volleyball team."
My teammates were absolutely shocked.
I looked towards the tall black and white haired boy standing across from me. He was unusually quiet and I didn't like it. But I couldn't take it anymore. I'm fed up with his mood swings.
After I told the news to the team i got changed. I took a little longer to gather my things from my locker. I didn't know when i'd come in here again. By the time I was done the rest of the team had already left. They would see me around school so it wasn't a huge deal. There were first years that could easily take my place on the team. As I got ready to leave a low deep voice called to me from the shadows.
"Akaashi."
The person stepped into the light. It was Bokuto.
'Just the person I want to see' I thought to myself sarcastically. I really didn't want to see him right now.
"What do you need Bokuto?" I spoke agitatedly. I didn't mean to it just happened.
"Why are you leaving the team...?"
He spoke in a quiet tone. I wouldn't have been able to hear him if we weren't alone right now. I wasn't sure if I should tell him my reasons or not I stayed silent.
"Akaashi. Why are you leaving the team?" He said more demandingly this time. I looked up to meet his gaze directly.
I looked into his golden eyes. "Boku-" I was cut off. Bokuto had wrapped his warm strong arms around my body and I tensed up at how close he was.
"I need you here Akaashi.. You can't leave the team."
I came to reality and pushed him away. "You idiot!" I was practically in tears. "I'm leaving the volleyball club because of you! Your constant changing moods, you're so obnoxious! I can't deal with it anymore! Not to mention you confessing your feelings for me in the middle of a game! We're guys! It could never happen!!" I was out of breath and a single tear ran down my face.
He stared at me with wide eyes for a moment then slumped his head. "Alright then.. I'll just go. See ya around school, Akaashi..." He grabbed his bag and ran out of the gym. I dropped to my knees.
'What have I done.. I've crushed his feelings..'
Despite being upset I made my way home. I walked into my room, threw my bag and jumped into my bed. I laid on my back and stared blankly into the ceiling. 'At least I don't have to deal with it anymore and I can focus on schoolwork.' I sighed and turned off my light till I slowly drifted off to sleep.
It's been about a week since I talked to Bokuto. The days went on as usual. I woke up, got dressed, and went to school. Nothing special happened, just normal school days. One day the final bell rang and I went to my locker to grab my stuff and go home because I didn't have volleyball practice anymore. That was a good thing. I had time after school to do the things i wanted. As I reached in to grab my bag, I noticed a small item in the back of my locker. I reached in and brought the item out so I could see it better. What I found was not something I wanted to see. It was a small white and black owl eraser that Bokuto had given me as a 'good luck charm' for my tests. Emotions bubbled up inside me. I slammed my locker shut and made my way home.
As I was heading home I passed many shops so I decided to look around. I saw clothes, shoes and food until I stumbled upon a cute little antique shop. I decided to go in. I didn't have anywhere special to be anyways. The ship was old and dusty. "Welcome to my shop. Would you like any help?" A petite old lady spoke enthusiastically. "No thank you ma'am I'm just looking around." I bowed respectively and she smiled. I glanced around the shop and found little animal trinkets. My eyes met with a little owl trinket. 'Oh! Bokuto would love this!' I thought to myself. 'Wait.. why am I even thinking of him-' I ended up buying the little owl anyways.
As I was walking by the park on my way home, I noticed a puff of black and white hair sitting on a bench. 'B-Bokuto?' I thought quietly. I noticed the male was sitting next to a pretty girl. I don't understand why but I got extreme angry. I walked over to the bench ready to yell. "Hey-" I stopped. It wasn't Bokuto at all!! It was some college student! "I'M SO SORRY!!" I bowed my head flustered and sprinted back home.
I slammed my bedroom door and dropped to the floor. "Why am I thinking of Bokuto so much? Why was I getting so angry when he was with a pretty girl?" My mind wandered to a distant memory.
"Akaashi, I like you.. And not just as a friend."
The realization hit me. I was in love with Bokuto. How did this even happen?! It was so clear I needed to make up with him right away and tell him my feelings.
I texted Bokuto frantically and told him to meet me in the park. It was a little past midnight so I didn't know if he would show up or not, but I went anyways. I sat on the bench waiting for him nervously.
"Akaashi?"
It was Bokuto. 'He actually came' I looked up to him and relief washed over me.
"Bokuto- I- I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to hurt your feelings and ignore you for over a week! I'm a terrible person.." I broke into tears. I could taste the saltiness as they ran down my face. Bokuto sat down next to me and put his arm around my shoulder.
"It's okay Akaashi, I'm not mad. I couldn't be mad at the person I love, even if they hated me."
"I have something to tell you," my voice was a whisper, "I realized that I have feelings for you. I- I love you Bokuto. I love everything about you. I love your mood swings when we play volleyball, I love how you're annoying most of the time, I just love everything."
He looked into my face and kissed me lightly. A gentle, soft kiss that left you wanting more. He broke out into a smile. "Akaashi, I'm so happy, I love you too"
We embraced and I told him I would come back to the volleyball club. We walked towards our houses hand in hand until the road split and we went our separate ways.
"I'll see you tomorrow Akaashi."
"Goodnight Bokuto."
Everyone was relieved to see me back at volleyball practice the next day and told me it was okay and to not do it again. I wouldn't leave the volleyball club again especially not if Bokuto is here, I love him after all.
"Akaashi Akaashi!! Toss to me!!" Bokuto was screaming across the gym. I picked up a volleyball and smiled.
I could never hate that obnoxious bird no matter what he does.
