Second Best (Haikyuu Fanfiction)

A Special Neko?

Today was our match against Nekoma. I was 'bouncing off the walls' Sugawara had stated. Though I didn't see what he meant. I was just excited to see the guys again. Lining up in front of each other Hinata looked surprised to see Kozume-san. Taketora tried to intimidate him and Tanaka reacted immediately. Tetsurou and Daichi were shaking hands while putting up polite fronts. I decided to stop that first.

"Tetsu-san good to see you" I called to the bedhead.

After hearing my voice he released the captains hand and turned towards me a spark in his eyes that I knew all too well, "Ren it feels like forever since I last saw you" he said while approaching me with that familiar smirk of his.

"Tetsu" I warned though his smirk only grew as he came right in front of me.

He was testing me right now and seeing how well Karasuno actually knew me, which they didn't know me well at all, "Don't I get a kiss for coming all this way?" he asked with that flirtatious voice of his.

My cheeks tinted pink as I looked away from him, "Wh-what are you talking about?" I cursed myself for stuttering.

By now my new team was watching the encounter in confusion. Nekoma though looked on as if this was completely normal. Some of them even saying things like 'Just do it Ren-san' or 'Might as well now than suffer the punishment later'. Tetsu leaned down to my height waiting while still wearing that smirk.

"Baka they don't know that I'm gay" I scolded him in a whisper.

He didn't move though, "What better way to tell them though" he hummed amused at my ever growing blush.

A pout formed on my lips, "Maybe I don't want them knowing. What if they become like...you know who?" I questioned him.

His hand held onto the back of my head, "Then I'll beat them and have our good owl friend do the same" He said before pulling my face closer so our lips were mere centimeters.

My will to reject him was diminishing and he knew it, "Baka" was all I managed to say before the distance between our lips disintegrated. Tetsu led the kiss and let me say that man sure can kiss. He's especially good with his tounge taking into account that's the only way he seemed to know how to kiss. Yet he always manages to take my breath away.

"Kurro, Ren, we still have a match" Kozume butted in reminding us of our onlookers.

Kurro didn't seemed fazed at all, I on the other hand was a blushing mess. Karasuno looked at me with wide unbelieving eyes. I couldn't bring myself to look at them so I went over to Yaku. The libero noticed me and immediately knew I was upset along with why. With his mother nature kicking in he gently pat my back already having seen my bandages and smiled kindly at me.

"Don't worry to much Kuga-san. You know we have your back through thick and thin." He said trying to cheer me up.

My smile was miniscule but none the less a smile is a smile, "Arigatou Yaku-san. I appreciate it." I thanked him.

Both Teams then made there way into the gym. My current team seeming to try and keep there distance. To me it seemed as though they hated me. It reminded me of my last year of middle school. Remembering that I felt as though I could start crying at any moment. Though I didn't want to show them that. Crying shows weakness and if someone is the reason for your tears they will take satisfaction in them. I didn't think Kaasuno was like that but I didn't want to risk it.

So instead of joining them like I normally would have I went over to see Nekomata-sensei. His eyes still in that same wrinkled squinty fashion I was so used to. Being over near Nekoma's side I was able to calm  my nerves. As well as keep the tears I felt at bay. When Nekomata-sensei saw me smiled. I gave him a small smile back.

"Hello Nekomata-sensei, It's good to see you again." I greeted the older man.

"It's good to see you too Ren though I wish I wasn't seeing you covered in bandages again." He said as he had immediately noticed my bandages.

"Yeah and I wish my sight hadn't gotten worse since the last time as well." I sighed.

Nekomata-sensei signaled for me to come closer which I immediately obeyed, "I really think  you should contact the police. It's getting out of hand and I'm afraid the next time I see you will be in a casket." He whispered his voice filled with worry and concern.

I sighed, "I really don't want to...there my parents. I'm sure they are just stressed from work. If things get worse though I'll heed your advice and call." I told him my tone, my eyes, and my body language all expressing that I was sad.