Tutor (Ushijima Wakatoshi x Reader)

Chapter 21

A/N:

Surprise! An extra update again! I'm going to try to update on Wednesdays AND Sundays from now on. This is a trial and if I notice that the quality of my story is in danger I will switch it back to once a week on Wednesday.

Sorry to take up your time with my announcement, now go enjoy the chapter! (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧

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"Number 11, opposite hitter, Ushijima Wakatoshi."

You could not believe your ears, or your eyes for that matter. The game was about to start and the teams started lining up for the national anthems.

"Michael... That's my 'online volleyball friend'." You uttered, still finding it hard to believe yourself, and Michael seemed as much at a loss for words as you.

The Japanese team lined up with their backs to you and you could clearly read the names on their shirts. The number 3 was indeed Oikawa and as you scanned the line from lowest number to highest, your eyes stopped at the number 10, Nishinoya. Next to him, a stark contrast in size, stood number 11, Ushijima.

You had not seen Wakatoshi's backside very often, but you recognized him nonetheless, it was really him.

"He said his trip was in August..." You said, confused, to which Michael replied: "Tomorrow's August first."

Then he turned to you. "But wow, that's so amazing! You're actually friends with Japan's up and coming ace?! How did you even meet him?"

You chuckled nervously. "He was looking for someone to teach him English. You know,... For his trip in 'August'. I still can't believe it."

"You should go and meet him after the match!" Michael encouraged you with a nudge from his elbow.

"I don't know, ...he doesn't know I'm here... And I'm not sure we know each other well enough for that." You voiced your doubts aloud.

The introduction of the starting players began and you were already so amazed that it didn't even surprise you that both Oikawa and Wakatoshi belonged to the starting lineup.

Not much later the match started with Japan serving first. Points started to fall quickly and you had to get used to the playing, which was even faster than the college matches you had witnessed, and before you knew it, Japan had crushed their opponents with 25-13 in the first set.

There was a three minute break between sets for the teams to switch sides during which Michael asked you if he could go tell his teammates about your unexpected acquaintance.

"Yeah, just don't tell them who it is exactly, just tell them it's a player on the Japanese squad or something. Not too many details." You wanted to avoid having everyone come up to you to ask questions.

"Ok, I promise." He told you before bolting off to where his teammates were seated.

With the change of side, the Japanese team was now facing your direction in stead of having their backs turned to you. They were far away though and there were quite a few people seated around you, so you guessed the chance that either Wakatoshi or Oikawa would notice you was very slim.

Especially because neither of them expected you to be there.

After the first few points fell, Michael returned to his seat next to you, grinning. "The guys have so many questions for you."

Just what you had wanted to avoid. Your expression must have given away your thoughts because he quickly added. "I'm sure they'll understand if it's private though!"