𝚒 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞|𝚝. 𝚔𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚢𝚊𝚖𝚊

11➪TRYOUT

They must be practicing right now, right? I took the flier off the corkboard and walked to the first gym. Maybe I could just take a peek. I'm standing at the first gymnasium, how would I look inside...

I spotted a window near the back of the gym. I looked through the window. The girls' volleyball team is practicing and is currently having a practice game. My eyes widen, they're pretty good. I smiled lightly and walked away from the first gym.

I walked to the second gym. I proceed to sit on the nearest bench and took out my homework. I didn't really have time to do my homework last night, so let's do it now. I let out a groan, I suck at math. I waited for the practice to be over and continued doing my homework.

"(y/n)-san, get up," I felt my body being shaked by someone . My eyes fluttered open. "I'm up," I said while swatting Kageyama's hand away. I fixed my skirt and let out a yawn. "Why do you sleep so much?" Kageyama asked. I shrugged my shoulders, "I'm just a very tired person," I replied.

I waved goodbye to the volleyball team and Kageyama and I walked to our class. I yawn again and sat down in my seat. How am I so tired and I went to sleep early? I took out my notebook and placed it on my desk. "Do you need my notes?" I asked Kageyama. He's not the best at English, might as well help him.

"Uh, sure," He said while taking my notes out of my hand. I nodded and put my head on my desk. "I winced as I accidentally put pressure on my cheek. Fuck, I forgot. I turned my head so I'm laying on my other cheek. I'm going to look so ugly once these cuts heal. "Shall we get started?" The teacher said. I groaned and picked up my head.

I need to stay awake. I look over to Kageyama and he's still writing notes. He stole a glance at me and I gave a tight-lipped smile. He gave my notes back and I muttered a 'thank you'. "I'll give them back to you at home," I said and he nodded. I furrowed my brows as I spotted Kageyama with a slight blush on his cheeks. I rolled my eyes and focus my attention on the teacher.

"I have a question," Kageyama said as we walked to the lunchroom. "Okay..." I replied. "So, are you planning on trying out for the girls' volleyball team?" He asked. My eyes widen, "Wh-Why would you think that?" I replied. "I saw the flier in your bag," I nodded. "Maybe I will," I said as we near the lunchroom.

"Do you think you can go in the cafeteria?" Kageyama asked. "Uh, yeah," I replied. I still haven't been able to eat in the cafeteria. I would either eat by myself or Kageyama would eat with me outside. I opened the doors of the cafeteria. I tried to steady my breath as I spot the table where the volleyball team was sitting at.

"Uh, h-hey guys," I said to the volleyball team. "Hey! (y/n)-san!" Tanaka said. I smiled. "You can sit here," Kageyama said as he sat next to Hinata. "(y/n)-san!" Nishinoya said as he ran up behind me. He hugged me and I giggled. "Hello, Noya-kun," I said. He sat across me. I don't feel scared. I smiled. I haven't been able to be in a crowd for a while.

"(y/n)-san! You look happy today," Hinata said to me. I smiled, "I guess I am," I giggled a bit. I haven't been able to genuinely smile these days. "So, have you played before?" Kageyama asked out of the blue. I furrowed my brows, "You said you might tryout," He continued and I made an 'o' sound.

"Tryout for what?" The captain, Daichi, said. "The girls' volleyball team," Kageyama said before I could even respond. Hinata and Noya let out loud gasps, "WHAT YOU PLAY VOLLEYBALL!?" Hinata and Noya said in unison. I rubbed my neck and look towards the floor. "Um, I guess," I replied.

"Where did you play?" Sugawara asked. "Uh, I never actually was on a team...My father taught me how to play," I explained. "Was he a volleyball player?" Kageyama asked. I shifted uncomfortably in my seat. Everyone's staring at me. "Enough with the questions, you're making her uncomfortable," Daichi said. I shook my head.

"Uh, it's fine," I said. "My dad used to play volleyball in high school and college," I continued. "My mother never really let me actually tried out. I was pretty good I guess," I finished. "What school did he play at?" Yamaguchi questioned. I perked up, "He played at Aoba Johsai, he was a setter," I said.

I heard a few gasps. "We beat them in the practice match!" Hinata said loudly. I nodded my head. "So, are you going to the tryout?" Kageyama asked again. I scratched the back of my neck. I looked up to see everyone staring at me; waiting for an answer. I gulped, "I don't know, maybe," I said while looking down.

"What's your position?" Suga said. "I'm a setter," I replied. Suga gave a big smile, "I'm a setter too! also Kageyama is also a setter!" Sugawara said. I nodded once again. "Yeah, I noticed. He does these quick attacks with Hinata," I said. "It's really cool," I said while turning to Kageyama. Kageyama nodded his head. "Although, I'm not as strong as you guys. I haven't practiced in a while." I said.

"If we have time, we can have you set a bit," Hinata suggested. My eyes widen and I felt heat coming to my cheeks. "No, it's all good. I rather practice on my own anyway," I said while waving my hands dismissively. Hinata looked down at his food, disappointed. "You know, maybe I can do a few sets," I said softly.

My words made Hinata's eyes light up. "Great! I can hit for you!" He said. I haven't practiced volleyball since my dad left. I chuckled softly. "I'm warning you, it's been a while and I'm not as good as Suga-kun or Kageyama-kun," I said. "That's fine, (y/n)-san," Kageyama said.

After talking for a while, mainly the volleyball team talking amongst themselves. We all stood up from our seats to put our trash away. Lunch is now over and everyone is going back to their class. I smiled. I've never been this happy in a while. "What are you smiling about?" Kageyama asked.

My smile falters, "I don't know, I just feel happy, I guess." Kageyama hums, "I haven't heard you talk a lot until now," He said. He's right, these boys really got me to open up a little about my dad. I nod in response. "Yeah, you guys make me feel...more open, I guess," I said while Kageyama and I walk back to our class.

"We have a game against Nekoma High in a few days," Kageyama added. "If you want to go...you know. You can if you want." Kageyama quickly added. "Uh, I'll go since you're going," I said as I looked up at the setter. Once again, there's is a light pink tint on his cheeks.

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