Cheesecake [Iwaoi]

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5:25 a.m.

Iwaizumi sighed after he looked at the clock in front of him. He really despised waking up every single morning.

"Why am I still alive?" He asked himself. Iwaizumi wished to die in his sleep, he thought it's painless and easier.

The young man stared at the window for a couple of minutesㅡit's still dark outside, but he could already see some birds flying in the dark sky.

Iwaizumi stretched his arms before he rolled out of bed; every step felt heavy and tiring.

He went to the kitchen to make his favorite coffee. The coffee might taste too bitter for a normal person, but for Iwaizumi, the bitterness doesn't matter because he likes the flavor very much. He would often pair it with a cheesecake that can be bought at the bakery for a hundred-yen.

After Iwaizumi's first bite, he noticed something was off with the flavor of the cheesecake. The boy frowned, he finished his breakfast either way, he didn't want to waste his food.

Six years ago, Iwaizumi lost his parents in a car accident. Only him survived, but the accident left a huge wound inside him that will never heal again. Iwaizumi lives by himself now, he rents a small apartment in Tokyo. His auntie, who works abroad, is the one sustaining his needs until he graduates from college. Iwaizumi is grateful, indeed, but he is not happy anymore. He's worn out, lonely and miserable.

Iwaizumi thought of going to school early today because he didn't want to be surrounded by his schoolmates on the way to school.

6:01 a.m.

Iwaizumi silently walked in the school hallway; he was the first person to arrive at this hour.

"Great," Iwaizumi thought.

Today is the perfect time to end everything.

6:23 a.m.

Iwaizumi went to the rooftop of the school building. The air felt great on his skin, the spot was perfect to watch the sunrise, and he could hear the birds singing which made him smile.

"Beautiful," He let out a sigh.

He is going to see his family again.

Iwaizumi carefully stood on the railing, getting ready to jump off. He glanced at his wrist watch, and he wondered how many minutes it would take to fall on the ground.

6:29 a.m.

6:30 a.m.

"Good bye," He waited so long to do this.

"Do you want to eat this cheesecake first before you jump off?" Iwaizumi was about to jump when he heard an unfamiliar voice. He wasn't expecting anyone to be here.

The man has dark brown hair and fair skin. He put his hand in his pocket and walked closer to Iwaizumi. Iwaizumi didn't talk, he just observed the guy who's probably taller than him, and based on his necktie, is also a third year in this school. Iwaizumi's eyes widened in surprise. His first attempt of suicide failed because of this guy.

"W-who are you?" Iwaizumi asked, "How long have you been here?"

"I'm Oikawa, from class 6." Iwaizumi averted his gaze. He looked shy but Oikawa still thinks he's cute.

"Why are you here?" Iwaizumi asked in the softest tone, almost inaudible.

"Ah, I just felt like going to school early today. You know, to watch the sunrise," Iwaizumi was surprised that Oikawa heard his question. How can you act nonchalant as if you didn't see me at my worst state. "And you? What are you doing here?" Oikawa asked him this time.

Iwaizumi looked down at his feet. He was still standing on the railing. The urge to jump off was too strong, but he didn't want people to blame Oikawa if something bad happened here.

"Could you please go away?"

"You're so mean, Iwaizumi Hajime." Iwaizumi was taken aback, "You know me?" He just met this guy.

How does he know my name?

"I got your name from our friend." Oikawa smirked.

Who is he talking about?

Iwaizumi is not a friendly person. He never considered anyone as a friend.

"Kageyama," Oikawa crossed his arms. "1/2 of the weird duo from Karasuno."

"Kageyama..." Iwaizumi suddenly missed playing volleyball. But playing volleyball requires interacting with people, he decided to quit because he thought volleyball was not for him.

"Now, can you go down? You're making my neck hurt, please?" Oikawa offered his hand to the guy. Iwaizumi just stared at Oikawa's right hand, still hesitating.

Is it really okay to accept it?

"C'mon! You're taking too long." Oikawa pulled Iwaizumi's hand, he put his available hand behind Iwaizumi's back to ensure his safety.

The taller noticed Iwaizumi's legs were still shaking. He carefully held both of Iwaizumi's arms like a fragile glass.

"Don't cry, Iwaizumi." Iwaizumi looked up, he noticed Oikawa was staring at him.

This is embarrassing.

"Why did you have to come?" Iwaizumi blurted out. "I should have died today," He could not take it any longer, Iwaizumi started sobbing really hard.

"I don't want you to die." Iwaizumi laughed bitterly.

No one cares about me.

"Stop joking, Oikawa."

Why are you doing this to me?

"I want you to live."

No, I don't deserve this life.

"Why does my life matter to you?"

Please, just leave me alone.

"Just because!"

Don't make me want to live again.

Iwaizumi sighed, he really hates dealing with people.

"You don't even know me, you don't have to care for me." Iwaizumi leaned against the railing.

"Of course I do, you're Iwaizumi." Iwaizumi turned his back to Oikawa. The sun has risen. He checked the time.

It's already 7:01 o'clock, classes are starting soon.

"Don't you have a class? You should go now." He asked Oikawa, who was standing beside him.

"Nah, I am staying here with you, I won't allow you to do stupid things again." Oikawa answered.

So annoying!

Iwaizumi put his hand under his chin. "I'm not going to do it, not this time." Iwaizumi noticed the weather had improvedㅡ it was no longer gloomy.

"Just making sure," Oikawa uttered, "Oh-" he fished something out of his pocket, it was the cheesecake. He offered it to Iwaizumi once again.

"Where did you get this? It's the same cheesecake from the bakery near my house." Iwaizumi gladly accepted the cheesecake.

"Taste it," Iwaizumi took a bite. For some reason, it tastes different from the cheesecake he ate earlier. It tastes a lot better even though it was made from the same bakery.

"Do you like it?" Iwaizumi seemed to like the cheesecake, and Oikawa was happy about it.

"I'm glad," Iwaizumi gazed at Oikawa, who was standing beside him while enjoying the scenery. This manㅡ he saved me.

Iwaizumi smiled, but his smile immediately faltered when Oikawa caught him staring.

"Why?" Oikawa asked, smirking.

My cheeks are burning!

Iwaizumi lowered his head. "Nothing,"

Oikawa pinched Iwaizumi's cheek. "What a cutie,"

Maybe living is not a bad idea.