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Chapter 7: Former joy

Oikawa woke up the next morning feeling different. He seemed to be more content, more complete like something had soothed his heart.

It wasn't a familiar feeling. Or rather it was a long forgotten one. But whatever it was it still made him feel happier and more joyful.

He got up with a smile on his face as he headed to the kitchen for some coffee. Iwa was sitting in the living room already drinking his in his big grey mug.

"Good morning Iwa-chan!"

"Morning Oikawa" Iwa looked at him with a raised eyebrow. He noticed that something on his face too. Oikawa was whistling a tone while waiting for his coffee to get ready.

"Well you seem to be in a good mood" Iwa commented.

"Is it a bad thing Iwa-chan?"

"No..." He followed him with his eyes, as he walked over to the couch with his own blue coffee mug. He seemed different since yesterday. Confessing that he actually liked someone might have lifted a big weight off his chest.

Oikawa brought the mug to his lips that were curvy at the tips, while Iwaizumi was still looking at him curiously. The two boys weren't talking, the only sounds in the room were those of the TV's and the morning birds singing.

"Tch. You're too happy, it's pissing me off" Iwa got up and went to his bedroom to get ready for morning practice.

"Iwa-chan!! Why are you so mean?!" Oikawa almost spilled his coffee, startled by his teammate's mean comment and he himself finally got up to get ready.
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After practice Oikawa was walking back home with Iwa. Today was a good practice, Oikawa's sets were on point and his leading skills were at their peak against the opponent team.

On their way they passed by Corner Cafe, the sweet smell of caramel buns piercing Oikawa's nostrils. He took his wallet out of his sport's bag ready to go buy some for Iwa and himself.

"Iwa-chan wait here!" He handed Iwa the bag  and headed to the cafe. Iwa wanted to say something but his friend had already left the spot.

Inside the cafe Y/n was sitting on the table beside the windowsill, herself and two friends sitting on another table being the only customers.

Oikawa went in, the sound of the bell ringing above him catching Y/n's attention. The brunette too noticed her sitting by the corner  and before ordering anything he walked up to her.

"Well, well is someone doing some reminiscing?" He told her as she placed her open book on the table and he took a sit opposite of her.

"And why would I do that pretty boy?"

"Because you're thinking about asking me to coffee again"

"Hmm or maybe not" She smiled.

"What if I do that then?"

"I don't know. Guess I'll think about it"
"Oh hey! You ready baby?"

Baby?

Oikawa turned around to see who Y/n was talking to and to his surprise it was Sugawara. Y/n put her book in her bag and got up ready to leave.

"Yeah, I'm finished for today! Can't wait to chill with Oreo"
"Oh hey Oikawa-kun! Do you want to order something, I don't mind having one last customer" Suga offered innocently.

Baby?

"No...thanks...I can wait..." He clenched his fist under the table.

"Okay then! See you around!" Suga interwined his fingers with Y/n's and both headed to the exit. Y/n gave Oikawa one last look through the windowsill, once they got outside. But soon turned her head when Suga decided to kiss her.

Oikawa hit the table making the empty cup on it shake and startling the last two remaining customers. He got up swiftly completely forgetting what he came for in the first place and powerwalked towards Iwa's spot.

"Let's go home Iwa-chan" Oikawa said with a dead serious face making even Iwa slightly intimidated. Not really wanting to argue with him right now he followed swiftly behind him until they reached their apartment.
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"Hey Y/n"

"Mm" Y/n hummed in response as she had her focus on her book pages.

"What did you mean when you said you'll think about it?"

"Think about what?" She asked back not really paying attention to the question.

"You were talking with Oikawa-kun and you said that you'll think about it. What will you think about?"

"Oh...umm nothing. He just asked me out on a coffee"

"Do you plan to go?" Suga was fidgeting with his fingers. Y/n put down her book and looked at Suga.

"If it bothers you I won't" She smiled.

"Then please don't" Suga looked her way. Y/n gave him a big tight hug and cupped his face, kissing him on the lips.

"Okay" She smiled and laid her back on the couch once more, resuming her reading.

Her face being hidden by the pages, she bit her lip as she remembered that she had gone to Oikawa's house and didn't say a word to Suga. She felt bad about it but knowing that nothing had happened and they were just chatting that night comforted her.

But she still couldn't forget the expression he had on his face this afternoon after they left with Suga. He seemed so joyful when he stepped into the cafe, so full of life.

And then his face darkened and the joy faded away...

But why?
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Iwa and Oikawa returned silent back to their apartment. Oikawa's face was expressionless he was looking into the void, a word never coming out of his mouth on their way. Iwa was actually really worried.

Once they entered the apartment, Iwa sat on the couch to relax while Oikawa stood there still.

"I'm taking a shower..."

"Okay..."

Oikawa got undressed and went into the shower. His wet hair was sticking to his face, while he looked down, as the warm water was falling on his naked body. His elbows were touching the cold bathroom tiles, as he clenched his fists tightly.

He then roughly punched the wall,making his knuckles bleed. While drops of blood were falling on the shower floor, Oikawa finally let go, his tears being masked by the shower water.

The water was flowing for way too long now, so Iwaizumi went to check up on Oikawa. He opened the curtains and found his setter, head leaned back on the cold bath surface, crying silently.

Iwa turned off the water flow and sat on his knees on the other side of the bath, looking for a reason in Oikawa's eyes.

"I lost her Hajime..."

"...she's with that Suga guy now..."

Iwa was listening carefully.

"I'm so dumb..."

"If I had called that week...just one fucking call..."

"Maybe things would be different..."

Silence

"Hajime..." He turned his gaze to Iwa.

"Why does it hurt so much...?"

"Why do I feel like this..."

Iwa sighed heavily.

"You fell in love buddy..."

And that is called a heartbreak.

•Author's note
Oikawa baby I'm sorry🥺. I get really tempted to write some iwaoi while writing these...

~Author-chan