Sweet Tooth [Ushijima x Reader]

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I quickly turn to Ushijima. He gave me an encouraging smile to go ahead and do my usual work and not to worry.

I shyly blush, looking at his face.

He slowly walked towards me as I looked at the team, my friends. I felt more hopeful.

"Don't focus on what it could be. Just focus on what it is." He spoke.

"I guess you are right. You've always been wiser the one. " I say, doubting my own worth.

My tone made Ushijima chuckle. He kept a healthy distance between us for some reason, but the distance didn't bother anymore. If he wanted space, I'd be happy to give. I was thankful he was still talking to me.

"Expectations aren't always fruitful. If I had to focus on what it could be, that night. I'd never been able to focus on you today..." Ushijima reported.

My heart tumbled. He mentioned that night just made me feel various things only because things are so different now.

But what did he even mean by that statement...

I quickly glare at him with wonder. He kept looking ahead. He took a deep breath. Avoiding my gaze professionally.

"y/n how did you think I was able to wait for you?" He breathed out. His hands in his jacket's pocket. His lips formed a small curve of a smile. I was stunned.

I softly step back out of shock.

He still....? He still...Idk. What's going on... Is Ushijima still waiting for the right time? Still waiting for me.

His eyes slightly looked at me, and then he left to his team.

With my body more composed, I shook my head and left to my friends who arranged the dishes.

The vibe totally changed. I saw the team. They looked so confident. They look cheerful.

I saw Ushijima smiling with his team. I looked at him from afar. We caught each other eyes. His grin slowly turned into a soft smile.

Their eyes and their smile of his were enough to hint me a lot of things.

He still wanted me. He will do anything to have me. He is not here to claim me as other boys would do; he wants to keep himself permanent in my life.  I saw him excited about playing against Zeldians than any other team.

Maybe? Maybe he doesn't like to win things that are easy to win. 

With that thought, I saw Oikawa giving a dramatic entrance inside the eating hall. 

xxxxx

y/n kept a shocking face seeing Oikawa. He gave a quick smile to her and others but suddenly rushed to Ushijima. She was confused as Oikawa pulled Ushijima aside. Lord knew what they were talking about.

"Did you know?" Oikawa asked in a sudden tone to Ushijima. Ushijima raised his brows.

"The reason y/n disappeared last 3 years ago." Oikawa grunted in frustration.

Ushijima lowered his eyes in concern.

"Did you know her mother was (m/n)? Director and chief pilot of the infamous NASA orbit mission.  People literally think she convinced 40 people to a death mission."  Oikawa asked. Ushijima was shocked at the truth. He knew the truth but didn't expect Oikawa to uncover it.

"Oikawa!!!" Ushijima almost yelled and glared. Later he breathed out and calmed down.

"I am aware of those public opinions. But it has nothing to with y/n." Ushijima mellowed.

"Oikawa, I wont ask you next time. You keep your mouth in silence if her mother comes as a topic." Ushijima warned.

"I am as worried about her like you. " Oikawa voice grew louder but he slowly calmed himself down.

"If you know the entire controversy. then please keep quiet. I dont want y/n to be pulled into that chaos. Let her be. Let her define herself." Ushijima spoke.

"I want the same, but people are slowly noticing her association with her mother. It can turn very ugly. I want her to be safe." Oikawa replied.

Ushijima ruffled his hair. He was now stressed.

"I know you are stressed. You have a game. We can talk later. I am sorry." Oikawa was hesitant to say sorry but he did. He would do anything for y/n.

"You like her. Don't you?" Ushijima asked. Oikawa turned his gaze. 

"But you love her." Oikawa replied.

Ushijima was shocked by that revelation. Even he didn't express his love for y/n but Oikawa is the first one who associated "love" with both of them. Ushijima's heart burned for y/n in an impossible aura. 

"I know "love" when I see one." Oikawa mentioned. Ushijima huffed. He gave a frustrated smile. 

His chest just hummed your name. He wanted to have you right now, here and now. But he knew he cannot. 

Oikawa caught his jacket collar, "Don't you dare give up on her Wakatoshi."

"I'll keep her safe. Just as I intend to keep our future safe." Ushijima spoke. 

Oikawa left the collar. 

"Good." 

Suddenly Ushijima's aura grew darker. Oikawa took a step back.

"Who is spreading that information?" Ushijima asked. His voice growled with intensity. 

"Zeldians...." Oikawa huffed, almost punching the wall.

"One of us have to beat them, then." Ushijima grunted.

" You know what to do." Oikawa smirked.

" Formation - 1" Ushijima's lips curved. He started walking back to his team. 

Oikawa frustratingly laughs and later whispered to himself with an evil smirk. 

" Make em bleed Wakatoshi Ushijima. "