You Were Mine

Chapter 1

(Shimizu)

"Shimizu. Shimizu, darling. Wake up, wake up! Breakfast is ready."

I woke up to my husband gently nudging me. This was a rare sight to see, my husband being the first to wake up and make breakfast. He is only like this when it's a special day, what is the occasion?

"I hope you haven't forgotten what day it is!" he said with such a wide grin on his face.

Shit, he had to ask me. I honestly forgot what today was. His sister's birthday? His parents' anniversary?

I guess my cluelessness was evident, he looked dejected and heartbroken. "How could you forget!?" he cried. "Hinata is back in Japan and my little kouhais are having a big commercial game today!" 

I immediately remembered, today was the game against the Adlers and the Black Jackals, after 5 long years of rivalry, Hinata and Kageyama finally play against each other in their respective V-League teams today. Seeing Ryuunosuke be so enthusiastic made me remember our golden years at Karasuno High School, we were so young then. A sudden wave of nostalgia hit me and sent goosebumps all over my body, the old team would finally be able to reunite once more.

We quickly got ready and were set to head to Sendai Gymnasium.

(Hitoka)

I jolt upright from my bed, just before my alarm went off. It's 8am, the Adlers vs Black Jackals game starts at 10, I need to get ready.

Today is an important day for me. It has been 2 years since I last saw those blockheads after we graduated, it would be amazing to finally see all of them again! Also, I'll get to see her again. The thought sank in and I had suddenly lost my appetite.

It's also been 2 years since I heard from Her. I wonder how she's been? I'm sure she's still as beautiful as ever, still so flawless and graceful. Is she happy? Has Tanaka-san been treating her right? I felt a sudden pang of loneliness, I suddenly didn't feel like going. But I had to, I'm also doing this to support both Hinata and Kageyama, and to reunite with everyone from Karasuno!! And to see her-- SHAKE IT OFF, YACHI HITOKA. IT'S BEEN 2 YEARS, GET A GRIP.

I carried on with my routine: breakfast, bath, makeup, outfit. I was ready to go when I had the sudden idea to bring my Kasrasuno jacket with me. Wouldn't it be playful and nostalgic to bring such a meaningful memento with me? So, I decided to look for that old highschool jacket, which was hidden deep in my closet. I quickly put it in my bag, left and hailed a cab for Sendai gymnasium.

The trip didn't seem to take too long, at least I think so since I was daydreaming the whole trip. I got off the cab and started walking towards the gym.

Every step I took approaching the gymnasium, my anxiety grew exponentially. Suddenly, I was nervous. Who was there? Who was I gonna see first? Who might I run into? Anxious, I carefully looked around and proceeded with caution, being careful not to run into anybody by surprise which would make things awkward. I slowly go up the stairs, staying close to the wall, I was startled by a sudden pat on my shoulder.

Y-Y-Yamaguchi!?!?! Is that you?? I screamed.

"Yacchan, it IS you! How are you??" he raised his hands or a double high-five which I sheepishly returned.

"Still a nervous wreck, huh? Some things just never change." Tsukishima added. I seemed to struggle more looking up to Tsukishima to meet his eyes. Does he even stop growing? He looks much, much taller now. What if 6 months from now, I'll see him again and he's 9ft tall??? A titan!? Has the age of titans finally begun??!! I felt my knees suddenly shake, and he pats my head.

"Don't worry I won't turn into a titan. But if I do, I'd be sure to eat you first." Tsukishima snickered.

D-did he just read my mind?? Is he a wizard too?? Severus Snape?? Draco Malfoy? LORD VOLDEMORT??? As if on reflex, I hold on to Yamaguchi's arm. At least Tsukishima will eat Yamaguchi first before me.

We made our way to the bleachers, found Sawamura-senpai and went to where he was seated.

"Yacchan, you're still so adorable!" I know that deep familiar voice anywhere.

"How are you, Azumane-sa--" I was shocked by what I saw. He... Cut his hair... I couldn't help but be devastated.

"Whyyyy!??!" I cried, while feeling his hair.

"C-come on, Yacchan. It's not bad... Is it?" Azumane-san asked. And everyone fell dead silent.

"It's that bad... I see... Thanks, guys." and he proceeds to sulk in his chair. Some things really don't change.

"How have you been, my precious children?" Sugawara-senpai emerges from nowhere, wearing his varsity jacket over his shoulders.

"I brought mine too!!" everyone exclaimed in unison. We took out our jackets and put them on. A wave of nostalgia suddenly hit me, I began to feel emotional and I knew I wasn't the only one. We all looked at each other with a certain longing in our eyes to bring back the good old days. This is such an important moment for all of us.

"SO YOU GUYS THINK YOU CAN START THE PARTY WITHOUT US, HUH!?!?" We all turned to see Nishinoya-san, Tanaka-san and there she was...

(Shimizu)

We we're running late since we had to pick up Nishinoya from his house. So we drove to the gymnasium as fast we could and we quickly made our way to the arena where the event was taking place.

The moment I set foot on the bleachers, our eyes met. I thought I had gotten over everything, I guess not. Everything else seemed to move in slow motion, then the flashbacks occurred, from the very beginning. I knew that face from a mile away. Hitoka... even until now, her eyes stared at me with wonder, with the same look that started it all.