𝐿𝑒𝓉 𝒾𝓉 𝐵𝑒 | Kei Tsukishima x Reader

We're dating

"Where were you this morning Y/N?" Akiteru walks over to stand next to you, resting his arms against the rail. "I went by your place to pick you up and your dad said you left early in the morning."

You glance over at Akiteru, feeling self conscious after not seeing him since middle school. "Daichi picked me up earlier in the morning and we drove around to pick everyone else up." Pursing your lips, you apologize to Akiteru. "If I knew you were going to pick me up, I would've declined Daichi's offer last night."

Akiteru shakes his head, a gentle smile towards you. "That's alright. I figured Kei would text you but I'm guessing he didn't." A sigh escapes from Akiteru, his eyes focusing on his younger brother. "He came home last night looking troubled but he wouldn't tell me what was wrong. The only thing he said was for me to pick you up in the morning."

He did?

You lower your eyes over to Tsukishima.

"Did you two argue last night?" Akiteru carefully asks you the question that's been eating at him. "Kei was playing horribly until you showed up. I can only assume he was distracted by your lack of attendance."

He was?

You mentally ask yourself these questions, watching Tsukishima ready himself to serve the ball. He remains calm and collected, jumping up slightly to slam the ball on the other side which wins them a point. You can see the corner of his lips wanting to twitch into an innocent smile but his arrogant smirk graces his face. His piercing stare is aimed towards the first year that taunted him.

"We didn't get into an argument but Kei did ignore me last night. I'm not sure of the reasoning. Tadashi told me it might have something to do with Yūsuke." You answer Akiteru honestly, turning your attention over to him. "Yūsuke?" Akiteru repeats Takinoue's name. Nodding your head, you press your lips together, feeling the heat in your cheeks return. Akiteru takes a moment to think, his own face starts to flush.

"Kei, he must like you then!" Akiteru covers his mouth in shock. You're tempted to tell him that you two are dating but it would be better for him to hear it directly from Tsukishima.

A few minutes go by with Karasuno leading by two points. Aobajohsai start to get into a routine of Tsukishima's blocking skills and the combos between Hinata and Kageyama. They close the gap by a single point. At that moment Ukai subs in Yamaguchi to pinch serve.

You clasp your hands together, closing your eyes and mentally whispering that Yamaguchi will successfully score a point. This final match will be the deciding factor on who moves onto the semifinals tomorrow.

Daichi explained to you during the car ride that tomorrows games will be more stamina inducing with 5 matches each game. Luckily today there's only 3 matches.

Yamaguchi inhales sharply, his hands slightly trembling when he looks at the score. Closing his eyes, he focuses on the sound of his breathing, ignoring the loud cheers and roars of the audience. The sound of the whistle blow loudly rings in his ears and his body moves on its own. Yamaguchi is just there for the ride while his body takes over, with everything he has, he makes the most perfect serve he can muster.