Getting to know You (Oikawa Tooru )

16.

My workout in the gym had run longer then usual tonight. By the time I looked at the clock I saw that I'd been there for almost two hours.

I'd worked on homework after practice today so by the time I got into the gym it had been almost seven o clock.

I talked to the janitor on my way here, like I always did, got the key and changed to work out.

The janitor was a real nice guy. He was an older gentleman and didn't mind allowing me to stay later then others would, as long as I promised to lock up and give him the key back when I wasn't using it.

Slowly I sat up, my back emitting a loud crack that echoed throughout the large gym.

I gingerly stood up, placing my hands on my lower back and pushing on it while leaning back, cracking the remainder. I let out a content sigh as I shook my arms and legs out before I stretched everything.

I found that if I thoroughly stretched then the next day was a little bit more bearable.

I stepped over to my bag and picked up my water bottle. I took a long swig, finishing up the remainder of the water in the bottle. I removed the bottle from my mouth and capped it before reaching down and picking up my bag.

I slung the bag over my shoulder as I stepped out of the gym and back into the long, thin hallway that connects back to the school. I turned and using the key, locked the door to the gym.

I walked down the hallway and towards the water bubbler closest to where I was. It was a little bit out of the way but going home would be no different then staying here alone.

I stepped up to the bubbler and unscrewed the cap. I placed it under the dispenser and clicked the button, holding it down to allow cool water to flow.

I ran a hand over my face and let out a sigh. 'Bed.'

That one thought was the only thing from keeping me from lying down where I was and going to sleep until the next morning.

I finished filling up the bottle. While letting out a yawn I released the button and screwed the cap back onto the bottle. I started to take some sips of water as I walked down the hall.

I was passing by the volleyball gymnasium but froze. I heard the squeaking of shoes inside and the slamming of balls hitting the court with the occasional net swish.

I closed my bottle and stepped towards the door. I pushed the handle, pushing the door open enough to look inside. Oikawa stood behind the line at one end of the court. A volleyball rack was almost empty behind him.

Seeing him looking completely out of himself, beating himself up and pushing himself too hard, reminded me of when I saw him before.

I wouldn't leave him by himself like that again.

I pushed he door open the rest of the way. Oikawa still did not hear my presence, even when the door loudly closed behind me. His eyes were focused on the ball in his hands.

I watched as he attempted another jump serve. The ball hit the net and when he landed his knee almost gave out from under him. I dropped my bag and my water onto the gym floor, a loud bang resounded in the large room as I ran toward the setter.

"Oikawa-San!" I screamed. Oikawa's eyes widened as he looked up from the ground to meet my eyes and see me running towards him.

I stopped, almost sliding into the poor boy. "What's wrong Miyumi-chan?" He said with a big smile plastered onto his face.

"Oikawa-Kun, enough for tonight." I whispered softly, but kept my voice firm. "Please, before you hurt yourself."

"I'm fine Miyumi-chan! Don't worry about me! It's been a long night and you look tired. You should go home." I shook my head.

"You stay then I stay." I turned and walked over to the other half of the court. "If you wanna keep practicing then serve to me."

Oikawa once again looked shocked. "No I can't-"

"Oikawa you serve now or you go home!" Immediately Oikawa shut his mouth. He turned, reaching for a ball.

I narrowed my eyes and spread my legs shoulder width apart and slightly bent them at the knees.

From watching his matches last year, that's the only thing I could really learn because receiving never really changed, and if it did it was slight differences depending on the target.

Oikawa turned back around, concern in his eyes. "Miyumi-"

"Oikawa now!" He let out a sigh as he tossed the ball up into the air. He took a few steps forward and jumped. He pulled his arm back, and with all his might slammed his hand against the ball.

The ball came fast, flying quickly through the air. The ball slammed into my straightened arms, but before I could do anything else the ball flew up and hit me in the face.

"Miyumi-chan!"

My arms flailed out and I stumbled back. My feet got tangled with one another before I fell back onto the floor.

I heard the squeaking of his shoes as he ran towards me. My arms were burning, a tingling and piercing pain. And where I got hit in the face, my nose right in between my eyes, was stinging.

I rubbed my nose, squeezing my eyes shut to help my composure and stop tears from running down my face. I didn't want to look like a wimp in front of mr.popular.

'Stupid eyes, why do you have to fail me now?'

When I opened my eyes Oikawa was kneeling in front of me, his face a few centimeters from mine. A big smile spread across my face. "So. Did I receive it?"

Oikawa laughed as he shook his head. "Yes you did Miyumi-chan. Rolled over the net."

"Yes!" I screamed as I threw my hands up in the air. "First one right?" I asked, a big smile plastered on my face.

"Well the new serve." He replied. He looked up from the ground and his eyes widened. "Miyumi-chan! You're face and arms are already red!"

"Stop making me feel self conscious!" I yelled as I flailed my arms and turned my face away from him.

"Oh Miyumi-chan!" I didn't look up at him. "You said my name without honorifics! We're getting closer!" He exclaimed as began to excitedly jump up and down, waving his arms around like a madman. Then he knelt back down and wrapped his muscles arms around me in a tight embrace.

"It was a slip up Oikawa-Kun! Stop blowing this out of proportions!" I exclaimed, my face heating up as I pushed his arm away frantically and then looked down at the court that I sat upon. "So. Are you ready to go home now Oikawa-San?" I asked as a deep blush now spread across my face, my eyes still trained on the ground.

"I guess I am." Oikawa replied with a laugh. He stood up and reached a hand out towards me. "Help me clean up, yeah?" He said with a wink.

"Trashykawa you just attacked me with you're monster serve! Do it yourself!"

"Not you too!"