Flight | Tsukishima Kei x Reader

Volleyball Club

"Really?" A huff escapes [Name]'s lips as she crosses her arms in distaste. Kei had just taken her lunch box from her and raised it above his head-to which, of course, she can't reach.

"You're really making me jump, huh Tsukishima-kun?" She asks, looking up at her blond classmate's smirking face.

"I could lower you bento if you want me to, chibi-chan, but the scowl on your face makes me think otherwise," Kei says, raising the said item higher.

"Tsukki, stop bullying [Name]-chan. It's just the first day." Tadashi complains as he too tries to reach the bento in his friend's hand.

On the contrary, [Name] didn't mind playing games with Kei, especially after the little stunt he did to her that morning. After making her fall on her seat, she oddly felt her awkwardness and nervousness fade away. Now, her usual strong personality is in charge and is willing to beat the shit out of her annoying classmate.

"Go ahead, chibi-chan, get it." Kei lowers the bento to taunt the girl. She didn't budge at all so he decided to bring it back up. "I gave you the advantage but I guess you really don't want to get your bento back."

"Oh, I will." [Name] sneers as she jumps a bit, warming up her body. "Ready to eat your words, Tsukishima-kun?"

The blond boy snickers while Tadashi watches in defeat. There's no point stopping the two of you. He had already tried so many times, in so many events, in a span of a few hours. 'It's just lunchtime...' He groans, initially growing tired of both of his friends' antics.

"Whatever you say, chibi-cha-" Kei stops on his track as his eyes widen in shock. In a split second, [Name] jumps. The height of her leap matches with his reach and without him realizing, she swoops her lunch box out of his grasp and holds it into her arms.

"Eat that, Tsukishima-kun!" She points at him in victory before pulling out her tongue to mock him. Again, the fire in her eyes sparks bright. A wide grin lays on her face.

"That's so cool, [Name]-chan!" Tadashi gushes at the girl. "Where did you learn to jump like that?"

The [Hair Color]-haired girl scratches the back of head in response. 'How should I explain this...'

"Lucky shot, I guess?" She looks down on her feet as she chuckles nervously. "I've been known to jump high when I was a kid. I guess I still have that charm in me."

"That's so cool! Right Tsukki?" The blond frowns as the two glance at him. The nervousness the girl feels doubles at the sight of the tall boy's distaste. She knows that kind of look and she hates it. She had seen it numerous times from now; the disgust written all over their faces as they discover her secret. It's like in a flash, their image of her morphs into this idea that she's nothing more than the girl version of her brother.

Of course, [Name] refuses to believe in it. 'It's too fast.' She argues. 'Tsukishima-kun couldn't have noticed easily, unless...' She feels herself freeze at the thought. Could it be? Kei knew her secret all this time?

The young girl didn't have the chance to think further as she sees her two classmates start to walk away.

"Let's go, Yamaguchi." Kei motions for them to leave. Tadashi gives him a confused look but follows as he walks away.

"W-Wait Tsukki." He tries to call out but his friend had already stormed off.

In an instant, [Name] feels her chest tighten as her green-haired friend gives an apologetic bow and leaves, leaving her behind. They were supposed to eat lunch together but then again, she knows that this kind of situation was bound to happen. Being ignored is one of the few things that comes after whenever her secret is revealed.