Cold and Sweet

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Even though the sun is high up in the sky, blazing its warmth across space to Earth, you can't feel it in the gymnasium.
After letting you go, and having Shin do your part, you walked around the sports complex.
It's really quiet and only the sound of the ball and the squeaking of the shoes of the volleyball players echo around.
You first checked the swimming pool. Thank goodness, it was your godfather who owns the complex, or else, you wouldn't be able to roam around.
"Woah, " you exclaimed when you saw the wide Olympic swimming pool.
You've never seen one before because you were confined to your rink.
"Can I swim here?" You asked yourself.
"Maybe not." Someone answered.
When you turn around it was the bedhead guy, he was smiling at you as he enters.
"Do you know where the comfort room is? The one in the gym was crowded. Everyone's changing their clothes."
His name is Tetsuro, right? You looked around the pool, then you saw the dressing room.
"You can change there, " you smiled and pointed at the room.
"Oh, thanks." He smiled once again, making his narrow eyes almost look closed.
"You're really cute, " you mumbled.
It's always been your habit to speak your mind whenever you're only thinking of one thing. And now, you're only thinking about Tetsuro's smile.
Your words made him freeze in shock. How can someone like you compliment him? He also knows you, not only because you're a figure skater, but also because he heard your voice in videos posted by well-known players.
"Thank you, " he answered and went on his way to the dressing room with a wide smile on his face.
You, on the other hand, didn't linger on the compliment you gave and went on to sit beside the pool with your hand playing with the water.
"I want to eat something cold."
You groaned when you think of the time. You may not feel it physically, but you know it's noon and you want to eat something cold. Ever since you were a kid, it doesn't matter if it's winter, you'd always want to eat cold food at noon.
"Oya? You're still here." Tetsuro walked towards you, and deep inside, you were complimenting the way he looked. He'll definitely pass as a model or an actor, someone who's a bad boy character.
"Do you want to eat popsicle?" You asked as you stand and wiped your hand on your shirt.
He looked at you for a while, then he smiled and nodded. "Yeah, do they sell popsicle in the cafeteria?"
"The cafeteria's closed, " you said as you walked outside the room, "We have to go down to the nearest convenience store near the parking lot."
"But that's quite far, [Y/N]."
You stopped and looked at Tetsuro. How can you ask someone you barely know go with you? It's far, and you just want something cold.
"Forget it. Let's have lunch. They are in the dining hall."
You turned around and walked towards the hall, but he suddenly held your arm, making you look at his face.
"I didn't say I don't want a popsicle, " he said while a smile forms on his lip. "I saw a bicycle outside, maybe we can borrow it."
You should've said no and went to have lunch with everyone, but here you are riding the bike with Tetsuro.
You were right, the sun is at its peak. You can feel its warmth on your skin as the cold wind brushes against your skin.
"Hold on tight, we're about to go down, " Tetsuro smirked when he saw the road down from the mountain. You already passed by the rocks that fell last week, and it is a bit scary to pass by that curve.
"Hold on!" Tetsuro shouted when both of you felt your stomach get left at the top of the road as you travel down.
You arrived at the store within 10 minutes. The ride was fast, and a bit dangerous, but it was fun.
Tetsuro picked the bubblegum flavor while you took the watermelon one.
"Thanks for the ride, " you smiled at Tetsuro as you give him the popsicle after paying them.
"No problem. I also wanted to cool myself down, but the wind was enough earlier. Anyway, thank you."
He took the popsicle and began enjoying it. You two were sitting beside the store under a shade. From your place, you can see infinite mountains, one after another. As if the world has infinite rows of mountains.
"So... Why were you running away earlier? Your explanation earlier was not it, isn't it?"
You looked at him. His eyes were also locked on the infinite mountains before you, but he sure was paying attention to you.
"Well, " you sighed, "I was a bit scared when I saw everyone. I felt like something was about to happen if I go out."
"What if it still happened even though you tried to run away?"
Tetsuro slowly looked at you. Your eyes locked on his. Suddenly, a weird pull appeared in your chest. You wanted to lean closer.
But you noticed his popsicle and yours, too. "Oh, it's melting, " you said and went back to eating it.
Tetsuro flinched when you broke the eye contact. Surely, it was not only him who felt that weird sensation. He can see it in your eyes too. You felt the pull.
You two went back to the complex after 10 minutes, luckily, no one noticed that you two were together.
"[Y/N]" Your brother called you as he waves his hand and pointed on the vacant chair beside him.
You glanced at Tetsuro who was speaking to his teammates at the other side of the hall then you went to your brother.
What if it still happened even though I tried to run away?
After lunch, everyone was given an hour to rest. Almost everyone roams around the complex, taking pictures, and trying other rooms.
There were a lot of players on the tennis court and in the table tennis room.
"So, did you make any friends?" Your mother suddenly appeared behind you as you stare at the skating rink's door that is locked.
"Mom, " you sighed from the surprise, "Maybe. I don't know. Tetsuro-san went with me to buy popsicles outside."
Your mother's eyes grew in surprise, but that was all, she smiled at you and opened the door with the key on your hands.
"Alright. As long as you're fine, I'm happy. Just enjoy your time here, okay? You'll be drowning yourself once you start practicing for Brazil."
You nodded and smiled. Then, you saw the Karasuno walking from the tennis court.
"Kageyama-san! Are you okay now?"
You ran to him and stared at his face. It's still red.
"Oh no, should we call someone?" You frowned.
Tanaka and Nishinoya, who your brother told you their names, smirked at each other.
"He'll be fine, you're already here." Nishinoya-san smiled at you, while Tanaka-san nods.
"What do you mean? Is it because I hit him?" You frowned. It really is your fault.
"Stop it. Don't tease [Y/N]-san, " Hinata stood beside you and smiled, "Are you going to practice?"
He glowed as he smiles in excitement. I guess he wants to see you dance on ice.
"Yeah. But it will only be a few slides and spin since we just finished eating."
"Can we watch?" Hinata asked as he was going towards the rink.
"Yeah, can we?" Sugawara also looked excited when you said you will.
Then you noticed, everyone was waiting for you to let them watch you.
"Well..." You forced a laugh. You don't want them to be disappointed if you only do simple ones.
"We want to see your practice, [Y/N]-san." Kageyama smiled at you, which made you feel like flying.
He's not angry. He's fine. And he's smiling at you. Without any more word, you nodded. If that's what Kageyama wants, Kageyama shall receive.
You asked them to wait while you wear your skates.

You immediately played the music (above) that you first saw and slid to the middle. The lights were shining brightly above you and you can the light murmurs of the others behind you.
Unknown to you, Oikawa, Tetsuro, and the other teams saw what was happening and entered silently.
Now, everyone in the volleyball club is watching.
On the first drop of the music, you moved your right leg behind you and you slightly bent your back to the left.
"I told you her legs are pretty, " Oikawa whispered at Iwaizumi who hit Oikawa on his side with his elbow.
You continued your dance in your own world. Yes, this is the reason you love figure skating. Whenever you dance, you're living in your own world without anyone watching you.
You had your eyes closed when you moved and went around the rink. You already had memorized the wideness of rinks, no matter where you are you know every place.
Kageyama's eyes were wide as he saw your graceful moves. Then you made a spin, and suddenly, his heart grew crazy and out of control.
Without your knowledge, you capture everyone's hearts. But only some of them let their hearts dance with your rhythm.
Oikawa, who was only about your legs, saw your emotions as you dance.
Tetsuro smiled as he finally saw who you are. A graceful one, just like a cat.

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