Haikyuu - Songfic Series

Yamaguchi Tadashi x Fem!Reader - Pretty U

Tsukishima and Yamaguchi were coming back from lunch when he happened to glance up and see you. You were walking with your friends as well, laughing at something one of them had said.

Yamaguchi's head turned to watch you walk down the hall past them. His friend resisted the urge to roll his eyes, choosing instead to ask, "Would you just talk to her already?"

The pinch server's head snapped back around. "I can't do that!" he exclaimed.

"Well you won't get anywhere just staring like that," the blond replied as he turned back to their class. Yamaguchi nodded to himself, glancing back at your retreating figure before following him.

He knew that Tsuki was right. But he'd never even spoken so much as two words to you because every time he saw you he forgot how. The words got stuck in his throat and he couldn't figure out how to piece them together.

He'd almost built up the nerve a few times, but he usually chickened out since you were always with other people. He couldn't embarrass himself in front of you and your friends. So he settled for quietly observing you instead.

Although that was about to change.

Two days later, he and Tsuki were grabbing their bags for volleyball practice when you happened to walk by. You were adjusting the strap on your bag, barely paying attention to your surroundings. And you were by yourself.

Yamaguchi had actually taken a small step towards you when he felt a hard shove behind him. Before he could register what had happened, he had collided into you.

He stared at you in horror as your things scattered on the floor around the two of you.

"I'm...really sorry," he said softly. "I don't know what happened."

"No, I should have been paying attention," you assured him, gathering some of your things. He quickly started to help you, gathering a few of the larger books that had fallen.

You reached out to take the books and your hands brushed.

His knees buckled instantly, almost causing him to drop the books. You grabbed his arm instinctively, holding him steady. He stared at you in surprise, registering your close proximity and your gaze concentrated on him.

"You're so pretty," he blurted out. And then clamped one hand over his mouth.

You blushed, gently taking the books from him. "Thank you," you replied, tucking some hair behind your ear. "Yamaguchi, right?"

He nodded silently, still holding his hand over his mouth.

"It's nice to meet you. Aren't you on the volleyball team?"

He felt his heart drop as he nodded once more. Were you going to ask about Tsuki?

But instead, you glanced at a clock nearby. "I should be heading home and I'm sure you have practice, but the next time you ever have a free day, maybe we could--"

"Y-yes!" he spluttered. You raised your eyebrows. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to cut you off, but I would love to do...anything. Anytime."

"Come find me after lunch tomorrow then and we can talk about it, okay?" You started walking away. "Oh, and Yamaguchi?" He looked up at you.

"You're pretty cute yourself."

By the time he could even think of telling you thank you, you were gone. But it didn't matter. He was going to see you tomorrow.

"Tsuki, did you hear that?!" he whisper yelled as he turned around towards the lockers. Tsukishima smirked slightly.

"Yes, good for you. And you're welcome for shoving you into her." Yamaguchi stared at him in surprise. "What? I told you that you weren't going to get anywhere staring at her and I was right."

"Uh, Tsuki?"

"Don't worry, I'll go with you to talk to her tomorrow in case you forget how to speak. Now come on, I don't want to hear Daichi complain about us being late."

"Thanks, you're the best." He quickly followed the taller boy down the hall, still smiling to himself.

"She thinks I'm cute."