𝚒 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞|𝚝. 𝚔𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚢𝚊𝚖𝚊

12➪A GHOST

In a few days the practice game will take place—Karasuno vs. Nekoma High. After telling the team about my history with volleyball, they constantly try to convince me to join the girls' volleyball team. I don't know if I'm good enough. Ever since Kageyama told me that the practice game is against Nekoma, I've been feeling...uneasy.

I heard someone from my old school transferred to Nekoma after I transferred to Karasuno. I don't know who, but this pit feeling in my gut tells me otherwise. All-day throughout school, I've been feeling the nervous, sick feeling I get when I'm about to present a project or when I have to talk in a large group of people.

"Are you okay?" Kageyama asked me while we're walking back to our class after lunch. I couldn't stop fidgeting all day. "Are you sure I can go watch the practice game?" I said while fidgeting with my fingers. Kageyama looks at my fidgeting fingers and I quickly hide them behind my back. "Are you nervous about going?" Kageyama asked.

I inhaled a shaky breath. "I don't know, I never been there so I guess I'm nervous," I said. Kageyama let out a small chuckle and I narrowed my eyes at him. "Don't laugh at me," I said, slapping his arm playfully. "I'm not, I'm not," Kageyama said in-between laughs. "You know, Hinata still wants you to set for him," Kageyama said. My smile faded. I left practice early and walked home by myself so I don't have to set for him. "I feel so bad, I was just nervous about setting for him. He likes to do those crazy quick attacks. I-I don't want to disappoint him," I said, putting my head in my hands.

I flinched when I felt a hand on my back. "I-I'm sorry, I was just trying to comfort you," Kageyama said, removing his hand from my back. "Uh, it's all right. I just got a little scared." Kageyama and I continued walking. I saw that Kageyama had a blush on his cheeks and he was rubbing his neck sheepishly. "I-I'm not scared of you, I guess I was surprised more than scared," I said trying to confirm the fact that I am wasn't scared of him.

Kageyama nodded his head, "Oh, okay," He said and we continued to walk to our class in silence.

☟︎time skip ☟︎

"Are you sure it's okay?" I asked Kageyama for the umpteenth time. Kageyama sighed, "Yes, I told you Coach Ukai was okay with it," Kageyama said. I nodded my hands, feeling a  bit nervous. Kageyama, Hinata, and I arrived at the camp for the practice game with Nekoma High. I think Kageyama has been getting annoyed by my anxiousness.

"Where would you sleep, (y/n)-san?" Hinata asked. I shrugged my shoulders. "I'll just ask Coach Ukai or Kiyoko-san when I see them," Kageyama and Hinata nodded. "(y/n)-san! You're staying!" Nishinoya yelled. I nodded my head, "I have nowhere else to go, so I'll probably sleep in the girls' dorm," I said.

Kiyoko made everyone food. "Thank you for the food!" Everyone said. I sat between Hinata and Kageyama. "Hey, (y/n)-san," Kiyoko came up to me, putting a hand on my shoulder. "I'm not staying here overnight, I'll be going back home," Kiyoko said as Tanaka and Noya whined. I looked at Kageyama and he just shrugged his shoulders.

"That's fine, I rather stay here," I replied and Kiyoko nodded her head. "Let me know if you change your mind, you can stay at my house," Kiyoko said then walked back to her seat next to Takeda. "You don't have to stay here," Kageyama said to me. "I want to since you're staying here," I said which made Kageyama blush a bit.

"I-I meant that I feel more comfortable with you," I said while slightly waving my hands around. Kageyama's blush grew and he continued eating his dinner. I ate my dinner in silence, just listening to the conversation around me.

"(y/n)-san, let me show you to your dorm," Kiyoko said to me as I threw away my food. I nodded and followed Kiyoko. Obviously, I can't stay with the boys, so I'll probably have a room all to myself. Kiyoko and I walked to the room that was across from Takeda and Coach Ukai's room.

"Here you are," Kiyoko said while pushing the door open to the room for me. "Coach Ukai and Takeda-sensei will be across from you, so if you need any help please ask them," Kiyoko said as I looked around the room. I nodded my head and gave a smile to Kiyoko. "Thank you, Kiyoko-san," Kiyoko gave a small smile, "I'll show you where the baths are," Kiyoko stated.

Kiyoko showed me where are the baths were and left to go sleep at her house; since it was close. I luckily get to take a bath first since I have a bath all to myself. I let out a soft sigh when I felt the warm water hit my skin. I worked down in the water; letting my (h/l) (h/c) get drenched in water. I closed my eyes letting the relaxed atmosphere overcome me.

That feeling. I opened my eyes and let out a frustrated groan. Why am I so nervous? Is it because of the game? Or the fact I might meet new people? I got out of the bath and went over to the showers to wash off. You're being dramatic, (y/n). I let out a little giggle as I washed the suds off my body. I'm so paranoid.

I stalked back to my dorm. "(Y/N)-SAN!" I turned around as I heard someone call my name. "Hello Hinata-kun, Tanaka-kun ," I said, greeting them. "T-There's a ghost," Hinata said while slightly shaking. I furrowed my brows. "A ghost?" I questioned. "Hinata-san just saw his reflection, there's no ghost," Tanaka said. "I saw a child!" Hinata exclaimed.

"A child ghost? Um," I said while looking around. There's no ghost, right? "I'm sure it's n-nothing," I said as I started to get a bit scared. We looked around for the 'ghost'. Step. "AHHHHHH!" We all yelled in unison. I furrowed my brows and tilted my head, "Huh?" I said as I looked at Nishinoya. "What are you screaming about?" Nishinoya questioned. I let out a breath that I didn't know I was holding in.

"Daichi-san will get mad," Nishinoya said. "It was just Noya," Tanaka said while giving Hinata a soft lunch to the head. I sighed in relief, thank god that there's no ghost. "Noya-san? B-But..." Hinata began. "Noya-san grew shorter!" Hinata said. Pfft. I giggled in my hand. Tanaka started to laugh which made me laugh harder.

These guys are too funny. My giggles soon died off only for me to burst out laughing again. "That's true. Your hair adds to your height!" Tanaka said as I laughed even harder. "Stop, stop," I said in between laughs as I placed my hand on Tanaka's shoulder. "You bastards!" Nishinoya started to yell. "It's not funny!" Noya yelled again.

My eyes widen once I spot a hand on Noya's shoulder. I looked up at the figure, " Don't make so much noise...Daichi will get mad..." I've never felt my soul leave my body so fast until this moment.

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~I'm sorry this took so long to get out, I was having trouble incorporating y/n into these scenes. Please vote, follow, and comment <3