No Such Thing (Tsukishima x Reader)

No Such Thing

(Slight trigger warning!)

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        "Do you believe in happy endings, Kei-kun?"Tsukishima sent the petite girl beside him a blank stare. They were sat on top of the roof of her house with blankets and snacks laid out around them. A comfortable silence had engulfed them as they stared at the stars above.

        "What is this, a fairy tale? There's no such thing." A sad smile graced her lips right as a light breeze blew her (H/C) locks from her shoulders. Tsukishima couldn't help the shiver that wracked his body as he glanced at her in confusion.

        "What's with that look–"

        "You must be chilly, right? You head on down while I gather all of our stuff. Make some hot chocolate for us both, okay?" The saddened look was gone from her features in an instant, but her once sparkling, (E/C) hues had turned dull. Deciding to listen instead of pry more, he nodded and climbed down into her room before heading out to the kitchen. A bad feeling washed over him as he sent one last look up at the ceiling where he heard her walking around.

He should have gone back up.

        School was boring as ever the next day. He wouldn't see (Y/N) until third period, their math class, so he was stuck listening to the drone of his sensei until then. By the time he had reached his breaking point, the bell had rung and a relieved sigh escaped him. Standing quickly, he gathered his bag and jacket before heading out of the room to meet with the only girl he considered to be one of his closest friends. He found her talking with Yamaguchi, his other best friend, with the same look on her face as last night. Eyebrows furrowed, he approached them slowly.

        "–until then, okay?" He caught her saying as she handed a light blue envelope to Yamaguchi. The males locked eyes momentarily, and Tsukishima could see the confusion swimming in his gaze. The brunette bid them both goodbye almost immediately, heading in the direction of his next class hastily.

        "What was that about?" he asked before she could speak, tilting his head down to send her a suspicious glare. (Y/N) did nothing but smile at him as she gently grabbed his wrist and pulled him along with her. Something didn't sit right with him as he followed her silently.

He should have spoken up.

        (Y/N) wasn't at school the next day. She'd texted Tsukishima that she wasn't feeling well after falling asleep on her roof. He responded by calling her stupid and leaving no room for argument when saying that he'd be over after club to make sure she was taking care of herself properly. She was on his mind all day, even through practice, and everyone was able to see that something was off about him. Tsukishima was quiet, more than usual, and didn't even bother to send a sarcastic quip Hinata's way the entire time. After they'd discussed the plan for tomorrow's game against Aoba Johsai, he was the first one out of the gym without so much as a goodbye to Yamaguchi. The team shared a worried look as he exited, glancing at Yamaguchi as he clutched his bag tightly. Within the bag sat a single blue envelope that would soon change all of their lives.

        A feeling of dread settled in the pit of his stomach as Tsukishima walked up to (Y/N)'s door. Knocking twice, shock made its way onto his features when her mother opened the door. Wasn't she on a business trip?

        "Ah, Kei, you must be here to check up on (Y/N)! She's in her room still, hasn't come out all day. That fever is really getting to her!" She laughed, but he could see the tears threatening to fall. What was wrong with her? Nodding respectfully, he made his way around her and down the hall to the (H/C) haired girls' room. It was eerily quiet as he halted in front of her door, apprehension filling him to the brim. Just as he raised his hand to knock, loud and painful sounding coughs echoed from inside the room. There was a loud crash and he threw the door open immediately, completely forgetting manners as he stampeded into the small space. The sight that welcomed him was not a pretty one.