Flight | Tsukishima Kei x Reader

I'm Sorry

It's night time. Kei and Tadashi are now on their way home from a tiring afternoon of volleyball practice. They walk side by side under the clear, dark blue sky, as the moon light their way. A peaceful air hangs between the two but the green-haired boy thinks otherwise.

Tadashi's mind still lingers with questions about their peculiar [Color]-haired classmate and he can't seem to bring it up to his best friend. Every time he attempts to ask, he ends up stuttering or completely avoiding the topic as Kei's orbs send him sharp glares.

Of course, that doesn't mean that the blond isn't wondering about the same things as well. If anything, he had noticed his best friend's attempt to talk about her but he isn't ready yet. Familiar emotions would stir inside him whenever he remembers the blatant lies that left [Name]'s mouth, but at the same time, the fire in her eyes makes him interested in her more so.

"Spit it out, Yamaguchi, I know you're trying to bring something up." A sigh escapes Kei's lips. "If it's about [Name], I'm not going to entertain it."

"Gomen Tsukki, but..." Tadashi looks at him as he scratches the back of his head in a shy manner. "Don't you think you're too harsh on her?"

He raises a brow. "Why would I be nice to her in the first place?"

The green-haired boy purse his lips, unsure of how to respond. His best friend is right; why would they give pity on a person who seems to be masking her true identity? "I don't think she means to lie."

This time, Kei is the one to purse his lips. His gaze hardens as bitter memories bring up familiar yet unwanted emotions. A 'tsk' escapes his lips as he clicks his tongue in disapproval. "I don't give a single shit."

With that said, Tadashi just drops the topic. He knows how sensitive his best friend is about the whole case but still, he wonders about [Name]'s side. Maybe in due time, she'll reveal who she truly is.

Their walk becomes quiet after that. No one uttered a single word but it was comforting on both sides. It wasn't up until Tadashi bids good-bye to his best friend as they part ways, leaving Kei all alone with his thoughts. A hum escapes his lips as he puts his headphones onto his ears and plays his favorite song, not minding the scenery around him. Up until he walks past a convenience store and a familiar figure is inside. His brow quirks with curiosity. Maybe he'll buy a thing or two too inside the store.

Meanwhile, [Name] sits comfortably at one of the tables with Satori accompanying her. The redhead rests his chin on the palm of his hand as he listens intently to the girl's woes.

"To be honest, I didn't think Onii-chan would let you walk me home this time. You know how he is—always protective and assuming that I'm dating you." She giggles but her eyes remain dull. "It's kind of refreshing though—you being with me right now, I mean. Normally at hours like these, Onii-chan is carrying me behind his back while we talk about our days and have ice cream every now and then. The conversation isn't as productive as you'd think though. "

"Well, Wakatoshi-kun is a man of a few words." Satori hums. "Still, I think he's doing his best to listen and being the brother you needed. He's still scared that you'll leave again, y'know? Especially now, you transferred schools."

"Wow." An aching feeling rises to her chest. "I'm such a horrible sibling." She looks down as she intertwines her fingers and giving them a tight squeeze. "I would be lying if I say I transferred because I really like school. I did it because I do want to leave him behind, not because he's a terrible brother but he's Ushiwaka—the top 3 Ace in Japan and pro-athlete in the making—which makes me Utsui [Name], his little sister."

He tilts his head." Doesn't that make you proud?"

"Of course!" [Name]'s gaze snaps at him. "He and Dad are the reason why I wanted to play volleyball and take the same path as they do... but a part of me wants to be recognized as 'me' while I do so."