~Back In The Game~

~Chapter Six~

-Last Time-

"And... I'm ignored..." you say rolling your eyes and going to get the volleyball out of the tree. Tuning out the argument you're about to pick up a stick to hit the ball with but Kageyama beats you to it. Sighing, you follow the boys back to your places to continue the practice. Just before you are about to begin something... or someone stops you.

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-Gymnasium 2-

"I don't like those new kids," Tanka retorts while tying his shoe.

"You don't like anyone when you first meet them," Suga counters as he finishes stretching.

"That's not-"

"Still... you have to admit they're more than what we expected," Suga continues, cutting Tanaka off. "Is tomorrow going to be okay?"

"Of course, it will! Have some faith Suga!"

"I'm just worried. I know they have Kageyama with his serves, setting, and height and Hinata with his jumping power but..."

"But?"

"What about (Y/N)? We've never seen her play. I don't want her to get hurt while playing with them."

"That's true... BUT I BELIEVE IN OUR ANGEL!"

"Talking about (Y/N)?" Daichi asks walking up to his teammates.

"Yeah, I'm just worried about tomorrow," Suga expresses.

"To be honest me too, but she must have a good reason to want to play."

"You're right." There's a small pause before Daichi speaks.

"So about (Y/N)..."

-Outside-

You're leaning on a tree, taking a break, watching Hinata and Kageyama. You feel your phone vibrate and go to check it before you pause hearing a new voice.

"Wow. You really are practicing outside." a sarcastic voice says. "So you're the two first years who caused trouble on the first day." Turning around you see the person responsible for the comments. 'Tsukishima...' you think as you recognize the tall blond from your class. '...and Yamaguchi!" Your spirit lifts as you the freckled-faced boy.

Now it's not like you hate Tsukishima, you just don't get along per se. You see, ever since the first day of school, he hasn't stopped teasing you. At first, it flustered you, but as it continued it just pisses you off. He does things like 'accidentally' kicking your chair and bragging about how tall he is, to just making snarky comments to you. Whenever this happens Yamaguchi always tries to distract his friend but it doesn't always work.

You decide to keep your presence unknown for fear it may make things worse. There was also a part of you that wanted to know what would happen. You have been focusing on helping your teammates get ready for tomorrow so you could use a break.

Your phone has been disregarded because your attention is fully on the four. Tsukishima is holding the ball in his hand above Hinata's head while standing behind him. The shorter of the two turns around confused as to why the ball stopped in the air only to be left completely off guard by the height of the newcomers. 'Pft, at least it wasn't me who reacted that way.' you think.

"Hey! Give that back!" Hinata protests while jumping up to reach for the ball. He soon gives up angrily since Tsukishima kept moving the ball. "Who the heck are you any-" he begins before being rudely interrupted by Kageyama.

"You're the other first years who are joining, right?" All Tsukishima does is smirk. 'Ugh, I hate that smirk' "How tall are you?" 'Good question Kageyama...' you praise in your head waiting for the answer.

"Tsukki is 6'2"! I bet he'll be 6'3" soon!" Yamaguchi answers proudly. 'Awe so cute!'

"Why are you bragging Yamaguchi?" Tsukishima says coldly while slightly glaring.

"A-Ah Gomen Tsukki!"

"You're Kageyama from Kitagawa Daichii, right?" Tsuikishima looks at Kageyama "What's an elite like you doing here?" he asks smugly. 'I have a bad feeling...'

"Hey! You!" Hinata yells while pointing at the tall blond. "Tomorrow, we will win!"

"Oh. This game may be important to you guys but to me, it's whatever. Win or lose, I couldn't care. You guys will be in trouble if you don't win right?" he asks with a cocky smirk. "So, do you want me to throw the game?" 'Oh no, you didn't!' you thought angrily.

"Throw it or give it your everything, it doesn't matter. I will still win." Kageyama retorts.

"It's we!" Hinata corrects. 'Exactly!'

"Such confidence!" Tsukishim says while chuckling. "I guess that's the King for you."

"DON'T CALL ME TH-"

"Oh~ so it's true!" Tsukishima teases before lowering his voice. You tried to listen but you couldn't hear him. 'Tch, so annoying.' The next thing you know, Kageyama is grabbing Tsukishima by the collar. 'Alright, this is enough...' you think before walking to intervein.

"Oi! Knock it off!" Everyone's attention goes to you except Kageyama's, who is too busy glaring at the boy in his grip. Tsukishima doesn't focus on you too long before continuing to smirk at Kageyama.

"Let him go Kageyama. He isn't worth it," you say calmly while glaring at the blond. Kageyama doesn't budge. "Kageyama..." you sternly say. This catches everyone by surprise. Who knew this sweet girl could be scary? 'Make sure not to get on her bad side: Check.' they thought. Not wanting to be on your bad side, even more, Kageyama lets go of Tsukishima and walks away.

"We're done for tonight," he states.

"Kageyama..." you begin.

"What?! Running away?" Tsukishima fakes being surprised. "It looks like the King isn't all he's cracked up to be." he continues smugly. He begins throwing the ball up in the air repeatedly. You give Hinata a look that says 'Do it.' He nods with a knowing smile as he runs up behind the blond, jumps, and grabs the ball in the air when it's above Tsukishima's head. You smirk at the look of shock on your classmate's faces. While you walk up to Hinata he begins to rant.

"Stop with all this 'King' stuff! I'm here too! Don't forget about me and (Y/-" You slap your hand over his mouth before he can say your name. Looking to Hinata, you talk to the pair in front of you.

"They're going to beat you tomorrow, and I'll have a front-row seat," you say looking at Tsukishima with a smug look on your face. The shock on his face disappears just as quickly as it appeared. His signature smirk was plastered on his face.

"Oh, is that true?~" He bends down slightly to be more at your eye level. "Does the King have a Queen?~" His teasing comment causes everyone but the two of you to blush and wait for your answer. Even Kageyama himself wanted to know. If you said yes does that mean you have a crush on him?

"Why does it matter? Are you jealous?~"

"Tch. As if," he responds standing up straight. He then begins to spout a bunch of crap about how 'it's just a game' and 'let's have fun' with the fakest smile ever. As he's walking away he gets stopped by Hinata and he asks who he is. As Tsukishima introduces himself Yamaguchi sneaks a glance at you. The intense look you have softens when you notice he's looking at you. Sending you a small smile and a polite nod you refocus on the others.

When Tuskishima and Yamaguchi are gone Hinata starts to rant about how rude and frustrating Tsukishima is. He stops when he hears you begin to talk.

"Hey..." you softly say. "We're going to kick his ass tomorrow!" you exclaim with extreme determination.

"Yeah!!" Hinata yells as Kageyama walks away.

-To Be Continued-