Haikyuu One Shots

Bruises (2) - Yuu Nishinoya

Warning: Forced practicing, getting bruises, and some swear words

~KindaAngst/Fluff~

   Ever since that day, you attended their volleyball practice and stayed with Noya when he convinced you to practice just a bit after practice.

   You even considered joining as a manager, but you weren't sure you could handle that many heart attacks.

"Hey, Noya-san!"

   You waved at the boy as you walked into the gym. He waved at you in a cheerful way as a grin came onto his face.

"Hey, N/N-chan!"

   You pulled out an extra water bottle from your bag and tossed it at the boy.

"I got you an extra bottle since you completely finished my full one yesterday," You said as Noya gave you a thumbs up with a small laugh. You guys got to know each other since you spent your afternoons together.

"Thanks, N/N! Nice stickers!" You laughed a bit as Noya took a glance at the stickers on the bottle.

"Yeah, yeah, keep talking and I'll take it back." Both of you laughed a bit as the others piled in.

   Practice ended as you waved at the other members who were heading home.

If only Noya could do that without me dragging him home   You thought with a small chuckled.

   You were about to turn back when Daichi walked up to you.

"Hey, L/N. Thanks for taking care of Noya. He seems happier even since you showed up so I'm thankful for that. Plus you guys look cute together."

   You nodded as your cheeks heated up a bit as you thanked him back. After talking bit, you waved him off and turned towards Noya who was stretching.

"Hey, Noya-san?"

   You noticed how he acted in classes and was confused about why he had such a different attitude volleyball. After a while of forcing him to go home after an hour of extra practice instead of the 3-4 he used to do, he seemed happier and more relaxed, but there was still something that bothered him.

"Why do you practice so much? You're not bad so I'm just kinda lost," you asked one day during his extra practice sections. His gripped tightened on the ball he was holding which mildly alarmed you.

"Hey, you don't have to tell me. I was just curious," You said in a soft voice as you got up and gently pried the ball from his hands.

"It's just-"

   He sighed a bit with a hint of empty laughter as he looked at you and met your eyes.

"-everyone else is evolving as a player, getting better and I'm still just me. I'm still the same libero and maybe if I just practice a bit more than maybe I'll actually be go-"

"What are you talking about?" 

   You had an incredulous look on your face as you grabbed both of his shoulders, letting the ball drop that was in your hands.

"You are amazing! Every time you guys go play at a match, they watch out for you! They always talk about the libero that came from Chidoriyama Junior High which is you! I've seen you play and you exceed all my expectations every time! You don't need to hurt yourself to get better!"

   Both of your cheeks were a bit red after you outburst, bring a hand up to brush a bit of his sweaty hair out of his face.

   And of course, after caring for him for so long, you ended up falling for the shorty.

"R-Really?" He had a look which you couldn't quite recognize as you cupped his cheek.

"Yeah, and it pains me to see you hurt yourself, you know that?" You mumbled, your heart racing as you traced your thumb gently on his cheek. You felt his cheeks warm up from under your hands which made you smile a bit.

   He shook his head and pulled you a bit closer by your waist.

"I do now."

   You laughter quietly and leaned in a bit, making sure he was fine with it. He met you halfway as your lips touched, a small smile tugging at your lips.

   Your hand that wasn't cupping his cheek pulled gently at the nape of his neck. You pulled away to catch your breath, a smile on your lips.

"I really like you. Will you be my girlfriend?" He asked, touching your foreheads together.

   You laughed a bit, nodding your head as you connected your lips together once more.

"Yeah, I would love to."