It Would Be Fun, Don't You Think? {k. akaashi x fem!reader}

Chapter 5

your p.o.v

I woke up breathing hard. What the hell with these dreams? I couldn't recall the dream but my chest felt heavy. I looked around and saw the sun was above the horizon. I grabbed my phone and saw it was 5:03 am. Well that's better than yesterday, I suppose. I gathered clothes and toiletries and headed to the locker room down the hall to use the shower. 

As I showered I remembered the promise I made my mother. I really didn't feel up for a phone call, not right now. As a compromise I decided to send a voice message, really hoping that would suffice. After the shower I felt better. I brushed my hair, teeth and got dressed. Now it was 5:48, which meant the only people awake would be setting up the dining hall. I debated whether or not to text Ennoshita, dropping the idea. Finally I decided to sit outside their building and wait until someone from Karasuno walked out so I could join them. 

I sat on the steps, resting my head on my knees. A few minutes passed by and I could feel my body start to relax. I picked my head up, not wanting to fall asleep here. I propped my elbow on my knee, resting my chin on my palm instead. The doors behind me opened, making me turn my head. 

"Akaashi.. Good morning." I scanned his face, my heart beating quickly. My face softened seeing the tired look on his pretty face. Without realizing it, I stood up and walked towards him. He gave me a tired smile and took a step closer. I closed the distance between us put a hand on his arm without thinking.

"Sorry," I said, slightly embarrassed at having touched him without asking. He caught my hand before it dropped, placing it on his face. I looked back up at him, gazing into his eyes. His smile deepened and a blush rose on his cheeks. 

"Don't be sorry. Good morning, Y/N," he whispered. We stay there for a few moments, enjoying the peace and each other's company. My stomach churned, signaling hunger. I groaned, dropping my hand. 

"I'm hungry. Let's head to the dining hall?"

"Sure." He intertwined our hands and we started the walk. I didn't peg him as the bold type, yet here he was making the move to hold my hand.

"Hey, are you okay? I know I'm not one to talk, but it's really early. You seem tired," I said softly, worried I was intruding. 

"I'm okay. Just a weird dream again. But I'm feeling better now." He gave my hand a squeeze and smiled comfortingly. "How about you?"

I couldn't help but laugh. "Would you believe me if I said I had a weird dream again, too? I guess it's just being away from home."

He hummed in agreement. The walk was quiet. I felt warm and happy from being here with Akaashi. It was almost amusing thinking about how we continued this weird relationship, one that no one besides ourselves were aware of. 

A wave of anxiousness rippled throughout my body at that thought. Where did we stand? 

I think I like him. He's nice, attractive, and such a comforting presence. Something about him was different, in a good way. But how did he feel about me? Sure, maybe it wasn't very common to just hold hands with someone you met 4 days ago. Yet I couldn't help but think of the possibility this was just some sick joke. I loosened my grasp on his hand. 

"Y/N, you have a troubled look on your face. Are you all right?" He let go of my hand, placing his hand on my shoulder. He stopped walking and faced me, scanning my face.

"Y/N!"

I turned to see Ennoshita and Nishinoya jogging towards us. Akaashi dropped his hand as he turned to face the other two boys. 

"Akaashi-san, good morning," Ennoshita said, giving him a polite smile and a nod. Nishinoya said his good mornings and continued on to the dining hall.

"I'm gonna follow him. I'll see you guys later." Akaashi nodded politely, flashing a small smile at me before letting his face become serious.