Nishinoya x Reader- Common Interests

Chapter Twelve- Opening Up (and Ice Cream)

A/n: Hello- this was a really enjoyable chapter to write so I hope you guys like reading it too! It's pretty cute and fluffy as well - my favorite style of writing. I'm not really into... ya'know. That kinda stuff, but if you are go for it. Although I wanted you to have an immediate connection with Nishinoya- the relationship itself will be gradual :D Also; I found this piece of fan art and it is really cool- and while I'm on the subject, I do not own any art I use. All rights go to the original owner(s)! Thank you!

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After a good few hours, practice finally ended. You practiced all evening with the boys; strengthening  your receives with Nishinoya, trying to help Hinata out and generally improving all your skills. Before you knew it, it was eight o'clock- the gym being illuminated merely by the moon and the stars; only you, Nishinoya, Hinata and Kageyama remained in the gym. You were breathing heavily your breathes coming out in ragged pants, yet you had never had so much fun in your life. You glanced towards Nishinoya, who was also panting in a hunched over position and smiled. You all worked hard and now it was probably time to end practice and go home for some rest; but part of you also didn't want to stop. You wanted to practice forever; however all of you jumped at the sound of Daichi's booming voice. 

"Go home already and get some rest! NOW!" 

You squealed- you never had seen Daichi look so intimating-  quickly running out of the gym to avoid making Daichi even more angry and Nishinoya couldn't help but think of the action as cute. He laughed nervously, turning to Hinata and Kageyama who looked frozen in place.

"What are ya waiting for? You don't want to anger him even more right?"

"No way- come on Kageyama let's go! We can always practice on the way-" Hinata rambles grabbing Kageyama's hand and dragging him out of the gym despite his short size.

"O-Oi dumbass! Stop that!"

Nishinoya laughed at the sight.

'These first years sure are entertaining... Especially (Y/n).'

 Picking up his jacket, that he disposed of earlier, he began making his way to the gym doors to meet Daichi. Daichi got out the keys and began locking the doors to the gym, pausing mid-way and turning towards him with a curious look.

"Is it true?"

"Huh?" Nishinoya questioned, slinging his jacket over his shoulder with a confused look on his face. Was what true? 

"What... (Y/n) said. Is that why you don't want to rejoin the club?"

Nishinoya's facial features molded into a more serious expression at the question; much like the one he had when he was playing volleyball before answering.

"Surprisingly yes. If we won the match- it would be like that we could do it without him. And that is so wrong..." Nishinoya trailed off, looking to the side nervously. He didn't want to disappoint the members of the club, but he couldn't bring himself to play without Karasuno's Ace- they need Asahi and he was being a coward. He grit his teeth at the mere thought and Daichi thankfully didn't comment on it.

"I understand" Daichi responded, giving Nishinoya a reassuring smile. "We'll just have to convince Asahi somehow." Nishinoya nodded, turning towards the changing rooms with a smile grin.

"See ya later Daichi!"

Before running off, getting changed and returning to the club room to grab the last of his belongings. He eventually made it into the winter air, the coldness nipping at his skin like knives and he pulled his jacket more securely around him. He began the school grounds, looking around to see if he could see your figure in the darkness and immediately noticed you, just about leaving the school gates. He ran to catch up to you, shouting at your name determinedly.