The Beginning of the End

Chapter 10

"Why aren't they here yet.." muttered Oikawa, pacing around restlessly.

The other boys were also on edge and fidgety.

The sun was about to set. Stars were faintly splashed across the sky, contrasting against the background's dark purple hues.

Dusk was approaching and Iwaizumi, Daichi, and Yamaguchi had still not returned.

"Everyone lets calm down. I'm sure they're making their way back and will be here soon" said Suga. He didn't want the others to panic, but even he was beginning to grow unsure about the missing boys' safety.

"How can you say that? For all we know they could already be dead" snapped Tsukishima, tears threatening to fall from his eyes.

"Shut up Tsukishima! Don't say things like that!" yelled Hinata.

He knew that there was a chance that the blond haired boy was right but he didn't like hearing it aloud. It made the possibility feel all the more real.

"Grow up Hinata! Get your head out of your ass! You know I'm right! We're living in a whole new world. Or maybe you're too demented to realize that you retard!"

"Tsukishima-!" began Suga.

Kageyama interrupted, stomping over to Tsukishima and grabbing his shirt. "Hey!! Don't talk to him like that!"

"Stop it!" exclaimed Nishinoya, attempting to pull Kageyama away from Tsukishima and failing.

"Or what?" continued Tsukishima, ignoring the second year. "I don't know if you realized this King, but outside of volleyball you're useless. There's nothing you can do."

That was the last straw. Kageyama raised his fist, ready to strike the blond.

Seeing this, the other boys rushed in, trying to stop the fight.

Hinata helped Noya, trying to pull the black haired boy back whilst Oikawa grabbed his wrist to prevent him from swinging.

Sugawara and Kunimi pulled on Tsukishima's arms, attempting to hoist him out of Kageyama's grip.

Each side used all of their strength to separate the two boys and eventually they toppled over. Kageyama and Tsukishima falling backwards on to the others.

Suga was the first to collect himself and stand.
He was furious.

"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TWO THINKING???!!!!"

The boys froze in fear, some began to sweat nervously while a few were on the brink of crying.

"THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO BE FIGHTING!! GET A HOLD OF YOURSELVES!! DAICHI, YAMAGUCHI, AND IWAIZUMI ARE ALIVE AND THEY WILL BE BACK! UNDERSTOOD?!"

Everyone murmured a small "yes Sugawara-san", their gazes fixed to the floor. Kageyama and Tsukishima shakily got up, slightly bowing to Sugawara and giving him an apology.

Asahi was silently sobbing, while Noya was tightly holding his hand.
Hinata and Kunimi stared blankly ahead while Oikawa's face had slightly whitened.

The boys had felt like they had just been scolded by a parent.

"Alright" sighed Suga. "There's still a few drinks leftover from yesterday. Let's use the refreshments to cool down."

"Mr. Refreshing.." Oikawa whispered to himself.

"What was that?" asked Sugawara, snapping his head to turn and face the brown haired boy.

"N-nothing." replied Oikawa, giving a nervous smile. He shook himself of his nerves and followed the boys up to the break room.

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