A reason for his smile[Atsuhina]

Chapter 2: Looks and Blushes

authors note: This chapter is longer I think .. Enjoy:)

[atsumu pov]

I have to, I just have to impress Hinata. Walking towards the court, I was lost in thought, when BAM. I had a collision with a volleyball poll.

[3rd pov]

Atsumu rubbed his forehead and sighed. Suna happened to see Atsumu about to walk into the poll and had his phone out recording. Suna showed Osamu the video and they both laughed. Feeling super embarrassed, Atsumu walked to his spot on the court. He looked to the other side of the net to see the tangerine laughing at him. BA-DUMP BA-DUMP. Atsumu blushed and looked away. He didn't see Hinata's slightly confused face, or Kageyama's glare.

The night before, watching Karasuno's game tape in their hotel room, Coach had told the team that Hinata was often used as a decoy. Hinata was definitely a distraction to Atsumu. But, having that smiley boy watching him play definitely made him want play his absolute best, maybe even show off a bit.

His teammates did not inquire as to why he was so determined, they were just relieved he was not letting the irritating band distract him this time.

Atsumu played the best he could. No matter where he was, or where the volleyball was, he connected. Having Atsumu on his game made the team feel safe. Like they could rely a bit on Atsumu to cover their mistakes. No one gave this much thought except for Kita. 

He knew how much practice Atsumu put into this sport everyday. He understood more than anyone that routines and practice made performance better. That's why he realized something was affecting Atsumu today, not in a bad way, but in a way he'd only seen a couple times before. He observed Atsumu closely and saw how each set and serve had a purpose, they weren't just done to score a point. But, Kita could not tell what it was. Then he noticed something. Each time Atsumu connected with the ball, he would look over at Karasuno. No, not just at Karasuno, at number 10. I see Kita thought, Atsumu has a huge crush on number 10.

During the next time-out, with a pensive face he went over to Osamu .

"Osamu, I think Atsumu likes number-"

"I know." Osamu laughed. He had noticed Kita observing Atsumu and Hinata. He saw his face the moment it all clicked. "Can ya believe this guy?" Osamu laughed. Then with a more serious face and tone he said, "He's already crushing on another one. He's gonna get hurt real bad, again. He shouldn't crush on anyone, he's not ready after the last one."

"Yeah. It's definitely improving his performance today though, so I guess it's okay for now," Kita looked over to Atsumu and laughed.

"Number 10 sure is going to feel weirded out once he notices how often Atsumu looks at him," Kita chuckled.

"Watch him get a restraining order," Osamu wheezed.

Kita snickered and they both went over to joke with Atsumu about it.

"How did ya find out?!" Atsumu questioned Kita, "Did Osamu tell ya?" he said glaring at Osamu.

"I'd have to be pretty dumb not to realize. You keep staring at him," Kita smirked.

Atsumu looked the other way with a faint blush. His eyes fell on Hinata, and Kageyama. Kageyama was talking with an angry face, yelling at Hinata. That pissed Atsumu off. He thought that if he had so many chances to talk to Hinata and make him smile, he would not waste them being an ass. He thought it over and decided that he did not want a relationship like Kageyama's with Hinata. He wanted something much sweeter and meaningful.

His thoughts were disrupted by the sound of the whistle. He had one more thought before he walked onto the court, Maybe I could try a setter dump to impress him. He grinned and decided to do just that.

Once the time was right, he dumped the ball over the net, and it hit the stadium floor with a satisfying sound. Kageyama's face made him wheeze. If it had not been an official match, he thought for sure would be rolling on the floor crying tears of laughter. He looked over to see if Hinata was paying attention. He grinned when he realized that Hinata was laughing at Kageyama's face too.

"Bakayama!" Hinata laughed.

"Why don't you try being up here as a setter huh?" Kageyama fumed.

Hinata held an L with his hand up to his forehead as he told Kageyama no and laughed. The whole team was in high spirits because of Hinata, he realized. Asumu had a dumb smile on his face when Hinata noticed Atsumu looking at him. Atsumu coughed and looked away only to receive a smack upside the head by Osamu for getting caught staring. Hinata was speechless as he saw the pretty setter walk back to his position. BA-DUMP BA-DUMP.

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"To be expected of this salty setter," Atsumu grunted as he dove for the ball. Kageyama, not too long after Atsumu, used a setter dump. Atsumu wanted to smack the smirk off his face. Instead, he just smiled back at Kageyama. That slightly threw the first year off. He heard sneakers hitting the floor and saw Hinata jumping up and down grinning.

[Hinata pov]

"Hinata chill out a bit," Suga whispered to me and motioned to where Inarizaki's setter was standing.

He was looking at me and smiled, I stopped jumping and blushed. I smiled and gave him a little wave. He waved back and I looked away to hide my blush.

"Suga can you move to block his view of me," I asked nervously.

"Why?" he asked me with a smirk.

"I just don't want him to see me blushing so hard," I laughed nervously.

Suga laughed and obliged.

[Atsumu pov]

"Darn that number 2," I said with a pained smile.

[3rd pov]

{After the game}

Atsumu sulked over to the bench. They had lost. The twins were on top of their game during the last set, playing as one, and they completely forgot about their surroundings. And because they ignored what was happening around them, they didn't notice Hinata and Kageyama there, ready to stop Osamu's spike. That was probably what hurt Atsumu the most, the fact that it was Hinata with Kageyama.

"Don't look so down," Kita told Atsumu. "You played really well today, we're really proud of you."

The rest of the team nodded in agreement, Atsumu gave Kita a hug with teary eyes. He was going to miss the third years so much next year.

Seeing Atsumu sad made Hinata almost sad Karasuno won. Ah, I wish I could make his smile, he thought. While lost in his thoughts, Atsumu spotted Hinata spaced out looking in his direction. He waved at Hinata with a slight smile. That soft smile brought Hinata back to reality, and he awkwardly gave Atsumu a smile and a short wave. He then tried to walk backward and tripped over the bench. Atsumu laughed and started to walk over. Hinata was scrambling to get up, but Kageyama walked over to help. Atsumu stopped walking and glared at Kageyama. Kageyama smirked and led Hinata out of the gym, telling Hinata he was dumb and should be more careful.

[Atsumu pov]

"That bastard, he shouldn't insult him then pretend to care," I fumed.

I started to walk towards them, but then felt a hand on my shoulder.

"Oi love bird, go get your things," Osamu pointed to my bag.

"Tsk, fine." I grabbed my bag and picked up my water bottle. I angrily drank some water. Hinata will be mine Kageyama, I'll be a reason for his smile one day. Watch yourself, I thought. OH NO! I FORGOT TO GET HIS NUMBER! I realized and gasped.

[3rd pov]

Atsumu started to choke on his water, and Suna reached for his phone to record and take pictures.

Author note:

I hope you liked it! I've figured out there will be about 9 chapters in this story, and I want to start writing a y/n x mha character sometime soon hehe. Not sure when though. (I feel so cool writing authors note haha:))  

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