An Embarassing Way to Meet (Haikyuu!! Ennotana Fan Fiction)

Chapter 9

•Chikara Ennoshita•

A bit over a week passed by where most of us first years were falling behind on the training.  It had started to become too extreme, the only motivation being winning. Most of us started to chicken out, less and less coming to practice each day, until the only first years there were Tanaka, Nishinoya and I.  And of course, everyone had their limit, but that was no excuse for me to start skipping practice.

I woke up late that day, where I could've still made it to school, but practice was almost over.  I wanted to go to practice, but something was stopping me. 

I honestly can't explain what it was.  It might've been stress buildup or overworking myself, but whatever it was, the result remained the same.

I ended up texting Tanaka saying that I didn't feel too well, and stayed home until school started.  When I got to school, the classes were average.

But once the classes were over, it was time for practice again.  I figured that the same excuse would work, so I walked over to Tanaka's last class before I left.

Opening the door, I looked around before walking into the room.  Easily locating his desk, I walked over to him.

"Hey," I said.

"Hi.  Did you need something?"

"Yeah, could you tell the team that I can't make it again?  I'm still feeling a bit sick."

"Okay, just make sure to get some rest and stuff like that."

"Got it, see you tomorrow?"

"Yeah, bye!"

"Bye."

The walk home was pretty relaxing.  Actually, if I'm honest, it really wasn't. It was silent.  It should've been a blessing, right?

My parents weren't home yet, so I headed straight to my room.  I sat down at my desk and started to work on my homework, initially having nothing else to do.

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A couple hours passed, and I got pretty bored, deciding to take a break.  I lied down on my bed and just let my mind wander.

The only problem was that my mind always found its way back to Tanaka.  I thought about it for a few minutes.  Oh, shit.

Me?  Gay?  No, no, no.  Me straight.  Yeah.  Girls are so pretty.  Boobs are so nice-  My phone buzzed.

Tanaka: Hey

Shit, I'm so gay.

Me: Hi
Tanaka: are you feeling better?
Me: yeah.  are you doing okay?
Tanaka: yep, just a bit tired from practice. wyd?
Me: studying
Tanaka: people actually do that?
Me: how do you expect people get good grades?
Tanaka: ...
Tanaka: naturally smart??
Tanaka: I wouldn't know, my grades suck
Me: if you need help, I could help you study.  I'm in the advanced classes

There was a silence for what felt like hours before he replied.

Tanaka: sure.  when we study, though, can Noya join?  his grades are worse than mine
Me: sure
Me: I gtg, I have to finish my work
Tanaka: Oh, okay.  See you tomorrow
Me: bye

Great.  Just great.  This is going to be a nightmare

A/N: Hey guys!  Sorry for the short chapter. I've been going through a lot lately that prevented me from writing and writer's block has taken over. But make sure to have a good day and stay safe!