Gazing at the Stars

Chapter 3

I walk into the clubroom and prepare for another day of flirting and annoying teammates. When I walk in, it seems to be just me and Yamaguchi, and I can't figure out why. Where is everyone else?

I don't let that mess me up, though, because how can I complain? I begin sliding off my clothes to change into something I can play in. I can't help but peek at Yamaguchi as he changes, I mean, who is there to catch me? His skin is so beautiful, and the way he moves is just so amazing.

I finally pull on all my clothes and sit down.

Eventually, everyone else will be here and we will start practice.

I look at my phone and begin playing some games.

"Tsukki?" Yamaguchi pulls me out of my thoughts, and I see him standing there still without his shirt on. He smiles and I melt for a moment before regaining composure.

"Yamaguchi?" I answer, and he chuckles.

"Your mom's question last night was random." He tells me and I chuckle under my breath, glad that he wasn't offended or still bothered by it.

"Yeah, I'm sorry about that," I tell him, rubbing the back of my neck.

"It's fine, Tsukki!" Yamaguchi nearly shouts, chuckling. "I really don't have anyone that I really like."

I sigh in relief and glance up at Yamaguchi. He smiles and I couldn't help myself.

"Thank God." I mumble, and he tilts his head at me, and I see everything turn red, even onto his chest. My eyes widen and I blush with him. "S-sorry."

"You know what, that was a lie. I do have someone I have a crush on. More than a crush, I think I am in love with someone, I love them so much it hurts sometimes. I just don't think it will ever be returned..." Yamaguchi trails off, and I feel my heart shatter. So, he does like someone.

I look away, and Yamaguchi slides over to stand in front of me, leaning against the wall.

"You know, he's tall."

Kageyama.

"He generally has this angry, dark aura."

Kageyama.

"He's funny when you get to know him."

I guess that's Kageyama... when you get to know him... maybe.

"He's also a kind and compassionate guy when he likes you."

Kageyama.

Every word he says hurts me.

"And he is absolutely perfect."

I guess, coming from Yama, Kageyama is perfect...

"He is-"

"You know what Yamaguchi?" I interrupt him and stand up into his personal space. "I won't sit here and listen to this. You know why? I know who you are talking about, and I need to get this off my chest before you go after them, which you should."

He looks startled and I glance into his eyes.

"Yamaguchi."

He doesn't look at me, because I think he is in a bit of shock.

"Tadashi." I say, and his head snaps up to meet mine and I get lost in his eyes like normal.

"Yamaguchi Tadashi, I am so in love with you. I love your smile that you reserve for me. I like how I am the only person in the world who has heard you curse. I love your beautiful freckles that look like constellations on your light, soft skin. I love your laugh. I absolutely admire your hard-work and loyalty. I love that you are only a little shorter than me. I literally love every single fucking thing about you, and I needed you to know that before you go." I say loudly, and smack my hands on the wall on either side of his head, caging him in and whisper, "And one more thing."