I couldn't say it then, but I can now.

Middle School Graduation <3

(A/N: I might have a lot of homework tomorrow so i'm posting this a day early just in case I don't have time tomorrow.
Also a lot of research about Japanese landmarks, and Oikawa himself went into making this chapter. There's also another A/N at the end of this chapter so make sure to read that)

It was 5:00 pm on a Friday afternoon, when Oikawa and Iwaizumi stood side by side on the day of their Middle School graduation. They were lined up along with the rest of the Kitagawa First volleyball team. Oikawa was shaking with , what Iwaizumi guessed was, both nerves and excitement. They stood patiently while everyone had their names called on by one to receive their certificate of graduation from middle school (I don’t know if this is an actual thing in Japan but I needed an example). Iwaizumi turned to his brown haired friend and sighed.

“Calm down Shitty-kawa, you look like you’re about to explode!” Iwaizumi whisper yelled to Oikawa, still facing forward so people wouldn’t notice the two talking.
“Sorry Iwa-chan.” Oikawa said, straightening up.
“Ok now you look even more nervous. You’ll be fine. If anyone can stay strong under pressure it’s you, you freak of nature.” Iwaizumi told him, trying to calm his best friend and crush down. 

That seemed to be all Oikawa needed to be back to his normal self because his shoulders visibly relaxed after that.

~Time skip to after everyone’s speeches~

“Ok now for the last award of the day we have the winner of the best setter award.” The principal announced and Oikawa tensed up again.
“Tooru Oikawa!” The principal called out, to no one but Oikawa’s surprise. Oikawa nearly bounced his way onto stage to accept the award with his signature bright smile that never failed to put Iwaizumi into a better mood.

“He’s so cute.” Iwaizumi thought to himself before slapping his cheeks and shaking his head left and right furiously. “No today’s his day. You don’t get to think selfishly. Besides, even if you could, he's your best friend, you have no chance.” He got awoken from his thoughts when the beaming ball of happiness skipped his way.

“Did you see that Iwa-chan?! I got the best setter award!!!” Oikawa yelled, obviously more excited than ever.
“Yeah I saw, Trashy-kawa, but we all already knew that you were the one who was getting it, there's no doubt you deserve it, you’re the only one who didn’t think so.” Iwaizumi told him matter of factly.
“Aww Iwa-chan you’re so sweet~” Oikawa gushed squashing Iwaizumi’s cheeks between his palms and smiling big and bright again making Iwaizumi’s heart flutter.

“Yeah, yeah shut up Shitty-kawa i’m just saying what everyone else is thinking.” Iwaizumi told him, pushing Oikawa’s hands off his face. Iwazumi walked over to the dimly lit supply closet where him and Oikawa had put their bags down when they had first arrived in the gym. He picked up his blue bag and swung it over his shoulder. Oikawa was quick to follow him and do the same with his blue backpack, which matched Iwaizumis backpack. 
“Iwa-chan you’re so cute.” Oikawa said, running behind Iwaizumi following him out the doors of the gym and laughing.
“Whatever.” Iwaizumi huffed, turning back towards his childhood friend, not missing the way his eyes glimmered and sparkled like the stars in Nagano. 

(This is what the stars in Nagano look like because “In Nagano, Japan, there is a village where the stars are said to shine the brightest. In fact, no less than the Japanese Ministry of Environment considers it as “the best place to see stars.” With a population of around 6,500 people, the village of ACHI is known as the darkest place in Japan.”)

“I know you love me Iwa-chan, and I love you too~” Oikawa sing-songed running in front of him whilst twirling.
“Shut up.” Iwaizumi responded, turning away in an attempt to hide the blush that was slowly making its way onto his cheeks.
“Yes I do love you too, but not in the way you mean it.” Iwaizumi thought to himself frowning slightly.

 It was slight but Oikawa being as observant as he is caught it easily.
“What’s that look for Iwa-chan?” Oikawa asked with worry clearly present in his tone.
“Nothing Shitty-kawa, just thinking about how smug you’re going to be about winning this award in highschool.” Iwaizumi retorted quickly, glancing towards his friend and rolling his eyes at his friend's pout. It was a quick save but it came naturally to Iwaizumi because he knew Oikawa would believe him, perks of being best friends and paying close attention to his actions for years Iwaizumi guesses.

“Rude Iwa-chan!” Oikawa huffs and falls back into step with Iwaizumi.
“Mhm, now let's go get some milk bread to commemorate this award of yours.” Iwaizumi tells Oikawa.
“I thought it wasn’t a surprise?” Oikawa questions.
“Just because you were the obvious choice to receive the award doesn't mean it wasn’t deserved or that we shouldn’t celebrate a little.” Iwaizumi replied. Oikawa brightened up at that.
“Thanks Iwa-chan!!!” Oikawa yells, smiling and jumping onto him giving him a quick hug before he pushes him off.
He turned his head to see Oikawa flashing one of his beautiful, once in a while smiles he only gives when they’re alone and to say Iwaizumi was mesmerised would be an understatement.

“ I love you a lot.” He thinks to himself with all the passion he can muster, because that was the closest he could get to ever actually saying it. 

He and Oikawa walked side by side chattering and teasing back and forth while on the way to the convenience store. They bought Oikawa’s favorite brand of milk bread and sat down outside to eat it.

 They spent the rest of the night celebrating in chaos like only they know how. 

And that’s how Oikawa and Iwaizumi ended their last year of middle school with each other, Oikawa’s empty house, some name brand milk bread, and a cheap karaoke machine. That was the only way they knew how, and they were both perfectly happy with the small little bubble of love they share on special nights like these.

(A/N: Thank you for taking the time to read this, I honestly thought no one would. If you want to follow my Archive of our own I also post this on there along with other stories I plan to post in the future. I plan to post some stories only on this platform, some stories only on Archive of our own, and some on both so you can follow that too if you want to read it all. It's obviously not necessary though. You can find me on there by either searching up my user name (it's the same as on here) Or just searching up the name of this story. Until next week! - Weeb_Cadence <3)