Love Hurts (Teruyama)

Chapter One

 (A/N: This is a year into the future, so the first years are second years, and the second years are third years. I haven't read the manga, so I apologize for any inaccuracies.)

 Yamaguchi glanced at the clock hanging on the gym wall.

 7:23.

 Tsukishima titled his head, and looked over at his best friend. Yamaguchi had been staring at that clock all practice, and he was getting a little worried. Not that he'd admit it. "Yamaguchi," He said, walking up to him.

 Yamaguchi gazed up at Tsukishima. "Yeah?"

 "Are you doing something after practice? You've been looking at that clock all practice."

 "Uh, well, Terushima offered to pick me up after practice, and I guess I'm a little impatient," Yamaguchi explained, beaming at Tsukishima.

 As if on cue, someone rushed into the gym, the doors flying open.

 "HEY, FRECKLES!" The loud, boisterous blond shouted, putting an arm around Yamaguchi. "Hey, Saltyshima," He greeted, giving Tsukishima a teasing smirk.

 "I told you not to call me that," Tsukishima muttered, already annoyed.

 Terushima ignored Tsukishima, and looked at Yamaguchi, who was currently red in the face. "Crap, are you okay, Freckles?" He asked, pulling his arm away. "Am I suffocating you?"

 Yamaguchi quickly shook his head, and mentally cursed at himself. "N-no. It-it's fine, Teru. I'm just really hot from practicing..."

 Terushima flashed Yamaguchi a smile, and gave a wink. "Yeah, practicing can take a lot out of you," He commented cheerfully. "So, are ya ready to go, or do you still need to practice? I'm fine with just watching 'till it's over."

 Yamaguchi turned his head towards Ennoshita. "Am I good to go?" He nervously asked the captain, expecting him to say 'no.'

 Ennoshita thought for a minute, then gave a nod. "Only for today, then it's back to a normal schedule, okay?"

 Yamaguchi smiled at the captain, and nodded vigorously. "Thank you!" He shouted, grabbing his bag, and pulling Terushima out the door. "See you tomorrow, Tsukki!" He waved.

 Terushima let out a chuckle, and smiled brightly at Yamaguchi. "You sure are excited," He noted. "Any particular reason?"

 Once Terushima said that, Yamaguchi realized his actions, and how quickly he had flown out the door. He also realized that he was grasping Terushima's hand quite firmly. He immediately let go, and his freckled face went a deep shade of red.

 "Uh, sorry," He mumbled sheepishly. "It's just been a while since I saw you..."

 Terushima cocked an eyebrow. "But, we texted and called," He stated, obviously confused.

 "Yeah, but that's not the same as seeing you, or taking a walk with you."

 "Hmm... I guess you make a good point..."

 Yamaguchi let out a small sigh, and quickly flashed Terushima a smile. "Sorry. I just feel like I'd rather be with someone in person. No matter who it is."

 Terushima let out a loud laugh. "There you go again, making good points."

 Once Terushima said that, Yamaguchi felt something fester inside his throat, but he ignored it, and simply laughed along with him.

 The two continued walking, and talking until they reached Yamaguchi's house.

 "Well, I guess this is where I leave," Terushima stated, giving Yamaguchi the most amazing smile he'd ever seen.