Our midnight antics... (Semishira)

Chapter 3

There was a small convenience store by IKEA which was open 24/7. Passing by the checkout, there was a single worker still there who stared us down but said nothing. He was probably mad thanks to all the noise we were making. By 'we' I mean Tendou.

"So uh... there's no reason for this to be awkward you know"

"Why would this be awkward" great. In an attempt to diffuse the building tension between us, Ive made Shirabu mad.

"I don't know it's just like... I'm not mad you know"

"About...?"

"About you being Shiratorizawa's official setter." I really didn't want to have to say it, I assumed he'd understand what I was insinuating but he seems to be as dense as a rock sometimes.

"Oh." I took that as a yes.

"Why did you think I was?"

"I don't know just... you've always been cold to me but when they appointed me to the starting lineup you became even colder."

"I see. Well that actually wasn't because of you or anyone else. My parents were getting a divorce at that time so I was in a constantly bad mood."

"Oh. I'm sorry"

"Don't be. I should be sorry for taking it out on you. I don't really hate you despite what you think"

"You don't?"

"I don't" I confirmed.

"That's good."

"Why?"

"Don't worry about it."

We approached the store. There was an older woman at the counter who greeted us kindly. It was already pretty late so I decided to gather our things quickly as to not disturb her that much. Though, we were the most calm of the group so... I should be feeling sorry for that IKEA worker. He looked pretty young too, probably our age so what was he doing there on a day before school?

Shirabu got everyone some onigiri and i got us some drinks. I knew what everyone liked. Except Shirabu that is.

"Oi. What drinks do you want?" He was in another isle but the store was small so he'd be able to hear me if I raised my voice a little.

"Get me a coke. What crisp flavour do you want?"

"Bacon"

"Really?"

"Yes?"

"Okay Semi - you're weird"

"So are you Shirabu"

"No kind of insult this time? What happened to you"

"Nothing. Just like the way your name sounds... I mean uh... Shut up Shirabitch"

"There it is. Well Semi-stupid... here's your bacon flavoured crisps... weirdo" he walked over to where I was and tossed the packet to me. We also decided to get cupcakes since we knew Goshiki had a sweet tooth and he'd probably want something when he woke up.

We walked back in silence. Upon entering the store, the worker gave us another glare and actually approached us this time.

"What are you guys even doing here? You don't seem to be shopping and by the looks of it... you're just gonna have a picnic in the middle of the store" his voice was very bored and so was the facial expression he held- reminded me of Shirabu in a way, and he was just as attractive too. I didn't call Shirabu attractive just now. The boy's name badge read "Akaashi"

"Sorry man. It's just our friend is going through a breakup and he told us all to come here because it's his favourite place..." Shirabu was lying through his teeth but it also wasn't exactly a lie. I was really going through one but it wasn't the reason we were here. That was thanks to Tendou and his apparent fondness of his friends.

"Hey look that's fine I'm not gonna tell you off or anything so stop looking so desperate." He crossed his arms and leaned on the till. "Just keep it down okay. Normally at this time no one except from drunk people come and this is the first night where seemingly sober people are here so I want to try to take a nap or something."

"Okay sure. Sorry about that and sorry about him." I ruffled Shirabu's hair which now stuck out in wierd angles.

"It's okay. Also I'm sorry about the breakup. Or whatever. If you have any left over cupcakes make sure to bring em here cos I'm hungry"

"Will do" Shirabu smiled somewhat sarcastically and dragged me away. Akaashi sighed and sat back down behind the till, pulling his beanie over his eyes to try and get some sleep. What a truly strange character he was. "You didn't need to apologise for me you idiot! I did nothing wrong!"

"Sorry" he huffed and dragged me to where everyone else was. They all seemed to have run out of social battery but perked up once they saw we brought food. Goshiki was also now awake but still sat in the trolley. He had an imprint of the trolley on his cheek though so he must have only woken up 5 minutes ago.

"Cupcakes? Oh my god!"

"We knew you'd like them. Or well, Semi did"

"Yeah but you suggested we get something sweet"

"But you chose the cupcakes"

"Just take the credit already"

"No you!"

"Ohlolololo?! What do we have here? Could it be Shiraboobs and SemiSemi getting along?"

"Don't call me that!" We both shouted in sync which made Tendou giggle and even Ushijima laughed lightly. For someone with such a deep voice his laugh sure was soft.

Me and Shirabu took our appointed spaces in the display bathtub once again and opened the food. I ate my crisps which Shirabu eyed weirdly as he ate his sour cream Pringles.

"Why are you looking at them like that! Have you ever even tried them?"

"Of course not! I would never"

"Come on... a little bite. They're really good."

He sent me a sceptical look but sighed in defeat. I took one out the packet and practically held it up to his face. I expected him to take it but instead he just bit into it. I was a bit surprised and maybe blushed a little which if never admit. I thought nothing of it and just ate the rest of his crisp.

"How is it?"

"I hate to say it... it's good"

"See? I told you"

"You guys just indirectly kissed!" Goshiki tried to say though his mouth was full of cupcakes so it came out a bit muffled but we still both understood what he meant. I saw Shirabu blush out of the corner of my eye and I could feel my own face heating up too.

"Those two are so oblivious" Tendou whispered not very discreetly to Ushijima who just smiled and nodded. It was a genuine smile too.

I looked to the smaller boy next to me who was slouching a little as he was now eating his onigiri. He was kinda cute.