𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐊𝐄𝐃. ushijima [ ✓ ]

coffee | 28

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spiked - chapter twenty eight

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A sigh left Ryouta as he neared a coffee shop, nationals only a day away but instead of practicing, he was getting back his phone.

He looked up at the sign above the glass door, making sure he got the place right before heading in. His eyes wandered the sleek tables before his gaze landed on a grey-haired male by the window.

Ryouta momentarily took in the male's prominent features, like the beauty mark by his eyes, or how his brown eyes seemed calming to just look at. He pursed his lips and walked over, sitting down on the other side of the stranger who jumped in surprise.

Before he could get a word out, the male bowed as far as he could in his seat, "I'm sorry! If I hadn't bumped into you that day..."

The tanned male blinked before looking out the window, "It's okay, it's partially my fault too."

An awkward silence followed afterwards as the pretty setter perked up at the waiter coming over, hoping he would break the obvious tension.

"Yamamoto-senpai?"

The said male looked over and saw one of his kouhais that were on the soccer team with him, slightly shocked as he realized who it was.

"Haku?"

The first year just looked away embarrassed, scratching his temple as he looked down at the drinks in his hands.

"Yeah er- this place is pretty far from campus, I didn't expect you to be the first one to find out..."

He trailed off before reverting back to his normal self and setting down the drinks on the table, "So what are you doing here senpai? A date?"

Despite the blush that appeared on the other male's cheeks, Ryouta calming replied unfazed, "We accidentally swapped our phones a week ago, we haven't had a chance to meet up since then."

An ah sound left the first year as the door bell jingled again, causing the male to say a quick goodbye to his upperclassmen and cater to the new customer.

When Ryouta looked back in front of him, his yellow eyes met warm hazel ones, the guy jumping slightly in surprise.

"Ah sorry! It's just your eyes are so-"

"Freaky?"

His eyes instantly widened and he shook his head furiously, "No! I- uh they're actually really pretty."

Ryouta blinked slowly in surprise before chuckling at the male's bashful expression.

"Thank you,"

His deep voice caused the other male's ears to turn red as he dug through his bag and bringing out the phone.

"Uh, here's your phone." He slid the device across the table, "My name is Koshi Sugawara by the way,"

The tanned male did the same, flashing him a small smile, "Ryouta Yamamoto."

'He even has a nice name...' Sugawara shook his head again, erasing his thoughts, 'What am I even saying he has a boyfriend!'

"Ah I actually don't..."

A red hue appeared on Sugawara's face as his hands flew to cover his mouth, "Did I just say that out loud?!"

Ryouta slowly nodded, amusement appearing in his eyes before it disappeared completely.

"But, where'd you get that assumption from?"

Sugawara formed an o with his mouth before pointing at his phone, "Your lockscreen."

The grey haired setter noticed the way the male before him smile dropped slightly, making his stomach turn uncomfortably.

"Oh my- did I overstep? I'm sorry-"

Ryouta just smiled again, "It's fine, he's my ex."

Wanting to change the subject, Sugawara's eyes wandered until it landed on the untouched coffee, "I ordered some coffee before you came, I don't know what type you liked so I just ordered what I usually get."

Taking the coffee, Ryouta sipped it, testing it out as his eyes slightly sparkled, "I'm not much of a coffee fan, but this is pretty good."

The grey-haired male perked up, "Really? That's nice to hear."

The two were ignorant to the comfortable and natural aura that surrounded them, and if they noticed they didn't address it at all.

"How did you know the waiter anyways?" Sugawara asked as he sipped his coffee, his eyes looking straight at the male in front of him, "A club maybe?"

"Yeah, I'm the captain for the soccer club at our school and he's one of the first years."

The male just nodded, "I guess were both third years then haha I go to Karasuno, a part of the volleyball club."

Ryouta took a mental note in his head before replying, "Shiratorizawa."

"Wait- do you know Ushijima then?" Sugawara said before he could stop himself, not missing the look that passed the male's face.

Clearly uncomfortable with the topic, Ryouta looked to the side as he replied, "I guess you can say that."

'Shit, did I say the wrong thing again?' Sugawara facepalmed mentally before reasurring himself, 'It's fine I didn't know anyway,'

The soccer captain collected himself and looked back, unconsciously finding himself wanted to know about the person who bumped into him.

"So what about you?"

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Before the two noticed, the sun began to set and the coffee shop gently kicked them out for overstaying their visit.

They fiddled in front of the store, not knowing how to depart from one another. Just as Ryouta was about to leave, a voice stopped him.

"Um! Is it alright if we can talk later?" Sugawara asked, his phone extended out in front of him as he indirectly asked for the soccer player's number, "If it's okay with you."

Ryouta was slightly surprised but nodded, taking the phone and imputing his number.

"Talk to you later Sugawara."

As he left, the grey haired male was left in a daze. A happy feeling surging within him as he looked at the contact name feeling lighter than before. A notification appeared, momentarily shocking him as he clicked on it.

Ryouta

Thanks for the coffee.

Have a nice night, Sugawara.

And unconsciously, Sugawara found himself attracted to the male he had bumped into a week ago. A giggle left his mouth as he walked back home.

Sugawara

npp

goodnight