𝓯𝓪𝓲𝓻𝔂𝓽𝓪𝓵𝓮 | 𝘴𝘶𝘨𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘬𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘩𝘪

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It had been the summer of their first year when Koushi had properly noticed (L/n) (Y/n) for the first time.

The summer break had already begun and usually that meant free time once their holiday homework had been done. But for most sports clubs, it only meant extra practice wherever they could squeeze it in.

The Karasuno volleyball club hadn't been doing anything of the sorts; the seniors having claimed the need to study. So the first year trio had taken it upon themselves to meet up for their own practice, deciding to meet in the local gym during the evenings.

It had been after one such meeting when he was trudging back home after parting ways with his friends. He was passing the neighborhood playground and happened to hear loud chattering as he did.

Looking over in curiosity, he had found himself halting by the gate to watch the girl he knew to be his classmate as she let a bunch of neighborhood kids tackle her to the grass in a passionate rendition of Peter Pan's story. He didn't think many girls would be so enthusiastic about playing Captain Hook.

It had been an amusing sight to say the least-- one that definitely peaked his interest in the girl whose name he thought to be (L/n) (Y/n). He didn't recall her particularly from school, but now, he thought he ought to. She seemed pretty easygoing and fun-- the kind of person he'd like to get to know.

Following that incident, it seemed as though Koushi had become hyper-aware of her presence. Suddenly, she was around more often than he thought she'd been before. He had found himself noticing her and the little things she did a lot more. It hadn't taken long for his curiosity to blossom into a bit of a crush.

He wasn't sure how Daichi had figured it out because he didn't recall any direct conversation with (Y/n). Whatever the case, Koushi had been mortified when his teammate had brought it up one day out of the blue.

Thankfully, Asahi (who'd been witness to the whole ordeal thanks to it having taken place during their extra practice) had refrained from teasing Koushi over it.

Whether it was out of fear or general consideration, Koushi had been grateful. At least one if his friends was having mercy on him in his moment of vulnerability.

The crush had died down by the time their second year came around, but Koushi had never stopped being aware of the girl as he'd expected to be. His mind always managed to register her presence and actions whenever she was nearby. As creepy as that sounded.

It wasn't a crush, he argued. He'd always found her a rather interesting person-- someone he'd like to befriend. And given that they were in their third year now, he figured he ought to get to it before they parted ways after graduation.

Hopefully, it would ease the sudden brain activity that always seemed to take place whenever they interacted.