𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 ~ tsukishima kei

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

Hey, hi, hello! I just wanted to make a lil announcement and address my slow updates. I have been writing a lot of things lately such as an Oikawa fic and I have just started one for Kenma since a lot of you seem to like him:) I will hopefully try to write one for Kuroo too, but thank you all for being so supportive and I hope you like the things I release in the future but of course, let me know if there is anything you want to see featured in this story or any of the upcoming ones it helps a lot! Now on with the story...

"Hey Cutie." 

"Hm? Oh, Hey Oikawa." Once again Lily was on waterbottle duty as the boys warm-up for their next game and once again she was approached by the 'Great King'. Much to her surprise, he began helping her as he tried to make idle conversation which she didn't mind Oikawa had always been friendly towards her, maybe sometimes a little too friendly though.

Leaving the gym, he scanned the corridor for her onto to have his stomach retch when he saw her with him. As he approached the smiling pair he tried to force himself to act more like that cocky, overdramatic, stupid, dic-

"Hey, baby." Lily jumped a little, feeling her body grow hot and the butterflies in her stomach were desperately flapping their wings only making her more flustered. "Hey Kei." She smiled as Oikawa looked between the two before laughing softly. "Wow, your bodyguards give you pet names now? Does Kageyama call you Princess?" 

The thought made his blood boil as he tried to keep his cool, remaining eye contact with the rivalling Captain. "I'm her boyfriend, it's only natural for me to give her nicknames. Maybe I should start calling you mine in public, then maybe idiots would get the message." He glanced down at the female as her face started to redden fiddling with the bottle in her hand. Hearing an irritated scoff from the brunette male, he quickly returned to his team after being slightly embarrassed by the first year. 

Tsuki grumbled softly, grabbing the tray of water bottles from her as he too made his way back to the gym. Lily scuttled after him, trying to calm herself down over that rather large display of affection from her usually grumpy boyfriend.

"Baby huh?" 

"Shut up, I was improvising." Tsuki was just as embarrassed by the whole ordeal. Flirting and being romantic had never been a strong point for him but if faced with a situation like that he could pull something from the rather large portion of his heart that belonged to the bubbly airhead. The game was about to begin and Yachi showered Yama in praise and love as an encouragement; Lily, on the other hand, gave a firm slap to Tsuki's shoulder and a nod. "Good luck baby." She mimicked him, giggling to herself as his face flushed hearing his soft mutters of embarrassment. 

"Let's line up." 

Seijoh kicked off the game, Oikawa's serve was received in a more able manner than before and it was clear to everyone that Karasuno had very much improved since their last game. The dynamic duo had slightly altered their famous attack but the AobaJohsai third-years were able to think of a tactic to narrow its path and handle it more effectively.

The two first years along with Kiyoko cheered from the stands as Karasuno had taken the lead; enjoying the praise and encouragement Tanaka and Noya were now extremely hyped from their favourite female's cheers and would occasionally scream at each other when the team would score or block the ball. 

Although the sweet taste of victory didn't last for long as a new player was subbed in, someone Oikawa called mad dog. Tsuki and Lily looked at each other for a brief moment, flashing him a smile of encouragement. Calling a time out, Coach Ukai tried to calm the situation down to find the weaknesses of the new player and shut him down without losing points.

"Despite the new player being their 'secret weapon', he seems to be making a fair few mistakes." Kiyoko muttered to the two females who nodded quickly in agreement. Suga was quickly subbed in for a change of pace that was greatly appreciated by the other Karasuno members especially Tsuki; Tsuki always enjoyed Sugawara's mellow encouragement rather than Kageyama's whining but he respected 'His Majesty' none the less.

"Lily, Come here," Coach Ukai calls from the bench as she scurried over, saluting at the older male before here earning a low chuckle. "Right, I'm in two minds whether to sub Tadashi in. Has he been working on his jump float?"

"Almost everyday Coach."

"Alright then, Tadashi, You will go in get ready." Giving the coach a firm nod, Tadashi smiled feeling all his excitement and nervousness churning in his body as adrenaline began to surge through him. Lily gave a nod to him, she knew he'd do great he had worked so hard and this would be the perfect moment to display that. 

"Yamaguchi"

"Hm?" 

"Get us a point." Tsuki gave the most 'encouraging' pep talk he could muster as his timid friend came up to serve, managing to gain Karasuno two more points which were a big morale boost for everyone even his grumpy blonde friend but much to their disappointment; Oikawa's strong serves made sure Seijoh claimed victory in the second set.

"It's okay, we just need to bring it back. Don't let Oikawa scare you now, we've got this far and we've dealt with him before. Tanka, make sure to stay alert on the back with Noya, Oh and be careful."

"yes, Deachi."

"What?"

"What?"