here we go again... [kageyama tobio x reader]

chapter 10: lost in translation

hi everyone! i hope you're all staying safe. these past few months have been really crazy and draining. I was busy with online school, and I haven't been in a good enough mindset to really get to writing. I also got into a lot of new hobbies, I'm playing more video games and I'm trying to spend as much time as possible right now with my family!! But I finally managed to finish this chapter! And honestly, it's thanks to you guys! I just want to thank everyone so much for voting and commenting and reading and interacting with this story, I never expected this many people to read it and like it when I thought this story up. I hope you guys like the chapter despite the angst lmao!! I love you guys <3

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As it turns out, everything was not fine.

From that day on, everything went downhill.

You tried your best to act normal, to fall back into your usual routine. However, for the past few days, Kageyama was acting really... jumpy.

First of all, since the exhibition was on a Friday, that meant that Kageyama came to your house the next day. He still wouldn't look at you properly, and backed away when you leaned in close. When you passed him papers, he visibly flinched when your hands brushed. Even your mom noticed his strange behavior at dinner. He sat much farther away from you than usual, always on edge. She asked you if he was sick after he went home.

It had been a whole week since then, and he was still acting strange.

When you'd talk to him at school, his replies were much shorter than usual, and when he'd walk you home after practice he still kept his distance. Even in the summer heat, you felt cold.

You click your tongue as the thoughts plague your mind again, pressing your pencil into the page harder. It was okay. You were trying to get over this, remember? the distance will help you get over him. This was completely fine.

Kageyama, your friend was coming over tomorrow, you had to calm down!

BING!

You scramble for your phone, throwing your pencil down onto your sketchbook.

Text from: Kageyama Tobio

You hold your breath as the message loads.

From: Kageyama Tobio
To: ____

Hi
Sorry but I cnat come over tomorrow
*can't
Gotta practice w Hinata cuz game is soon
Sorry again and see u soon

Your face falls and you type him a quick reply. Usually when he had something to do, he'd just tell you he'd come a bit later than usual.

This was the first time he actually cancelled on you.

This was getting too much for you. Sure, he didn't need to come over every week, but he was acting so strange! Was he actually not feeling well? Should you wait it out? Yes, that was probably the best option. You didn't want to bother him again and you had no right to be this clingy but still, you didn't feel good just sitting there as your friendship withers away.

You pull out your phone again, knowing just who to ask for advice.

From: _____
To: Yachiiii <3

yo yo yachi!! how are you bb???
I know this is a really sudden, BUT
you know how I haven't gone to watch practice lately? cuz I had to work on my painting

It's not long before she replies.

From: Yachiiii <3
To: _____

hi ____!!! I'm doing great hehe
and yea I remember
is anything wrong?