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"It's not that cold, I'm fine!" I half yell as I slip my snow boots on at the door. The storm had finally subsided and classes returned to their normal schedule. Also, it was my first time seeing Kageyama in the three days being quarantined. My father had shoveled our walkway and the streets were still being cleaned up by the city.
"Shoyo Hinata it is in the negatives outside, take the scarf and beanie or so help me!" My mother scolded as she held the set out to me.
"I'm just going to be immediately getting on a bus mom. I'm not gonna be outside for longer than ten minutes on my walk to the bus stop" I protest and slip my other boot on my foot. My mother proceeded to ignore my protest and force the scarf around my neck, tying it snuggly before pulling the beanie down on my head.
"There. Now be careful and watch for ice" My mother smiled proudly. I roll my eyes and slip my bag over my shoulder.
"I'll see you later mom. Love you"
"Love you too Shoyo" My mom called as I stepped outside, shutting the door behind me quickly to avoid any cold leaking inside. I let out a content sigh when my eyes met the sky, greeted with the bright blue and fluffy clouds rolling by. A small smile formed on my lips as I slipped my headphones in and walked to the bus stop.
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[Kageyama] I'm not there yet but I'll be there shortly, I'm sorry. I woke up late today.
It's alright Kageyama. I'll see you whenever you get here.
I let out a small huff and slipped my phone into my pocket. It wasn't like him to be late. I hum to myself as I remove my coat and scarf, getting ready to stuff them into my tiny gym locker. Picking up my small bookbag from the floor I step out of the locker room, the door clicking shut behind me.
"Hinata!" A high pitched voice called. I spun to meet a flash of red sprinting full force at me. A faint catch of brown hair before the body slammed into my own, knocking us to the floor.
"It feels like it's been forever!" The voice laughed and hugged onto my neck tightly.
“Nishinoya?” I asked in confusion.
“Yes” Nishinoya pulled back to look down at me, a large grin spread across his face. His small fangs peeking out and saying hello as well.
“I know it has felt like forever” I laugh and shift to lean on my elbows. Nishinoya giggled at me and stood up from the floor; pulling me along with him.
“I saw you from a distance and had to tell you something. We got a new team manager! And it’s a girl! Isn’t that awesome?!” Nishinoya exclaimed, clearly vibrating in his skin about a girl being our new team manager.
“Uh yeah I guess so, I don’t understand your excitement though if I’m being honest” I laugh awkwardly and rub the back of my neck.
“You have to meet her! She’s so pretty and nice!” Nishinoya grabbed my hand and started pulling me deeper into the gym. I didn’t really get the chance to even protest before I was met with a small circle of people. Small chit chat filled my ears as my eyes scanned over everyone. The whole team was here to greet the new manager. I was immediately smacked in the face with the sweet smell of an Omega. Notes of moonflower and dark cherries tingled my nose. The smell was so sweet and intoxicating in the worst way. My stomach rolled with nausea.
“Is that her smell?” I scrunch my face as I turn to Nishinoya.
“Strong right? Tanaka was swooning the moment he smelt it” He laughed in response.
I don’t like it. I turned from Nishinoya just as the crowd parted and my eyes caught hers. Large brown, nearly black eyes met mine. They were empty but so full of life at the same time. Peachy skin combined with rosy cheeks and a small beauty mark on her chin. Her dark hair complimented her fair complexion. A tight burning feeling slowly rolled through my chest down to my fingertips.
I don’t like her.
“Hi. I’m Kiyoko Shimizu. I’ll work hard to be a good team manager” She bowed respectfully. I didn’t return the favor. Something about her didn’t sit right with me. She stood straight and her eyes met as a small kind smile formed on her face. I didn’t say anything as my eyes scoured over her. Kiyoko was simple. A white shirt paired with a black cardigan, jeans and white sneakers.
My eyes squinted in suspicion when I noticed a scarf tied loosely around her neck. We were inside with heat, it's pointless to be wearing a scarf now. Silence was thick between us as I stared her down, making her eyes turn away from mine quickly and submissively.
“Uh don’t mind Hinata. He’s a little spacey” Daichi covered quickly when I didn’t speak. Kiyoko let out an awkward laugh as she glanced at me nervously before turning to answer Sugawaras question.
“Hinata. What’s up with you?” Daichi pulled me aside, far enough for the others to barely hear us.
“I don’t like her” I say bluntly, locking eyes with Daichi. I knew he was an Alpha but I wasn’t going to back down now.
“Why? You just met her?” He frowned in confusion.
“I don’t know Daichi I just know I do not like her”A growl slipped past my lips unintentionally. Daichi raised his eyebrows in surprise and leaned away from me in shock.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to-” I shook my head and looked down in embarrassment.
“No Hinata it’s fine, you didn’t mean to” Daishi pat my shoulder. “Go ahead and skip practice today. Spend time with Kageyama or something” I nodded in agreement and started to head off towards the exit of the gym.
The gym door swung open before me, the smell of fresh rain smacked me in the face. Kageyama.
“Kageyama” I smiled instantly and looked up at him; my face dropping the moment I saw him. His eyes locked in on someone behind me, pupils so wide you could barely see the blue left in them.
Sweat was beading on his forehead and the nape of his neck and I could smell the sweet saltiness, almost tasting it.
"What?" I mumbled and turned to see who he was looking at. My heart fell to my stomach when I noticed Kiyoko looking back at Kageyama, the surprise apparent on her face.
"K-Kageyama?" Her voice cracked as she ran full speed towards him. Kageyama broke into a run as well, catching her in his arms. Their quiet sobs filled my ears as they hugged and clung to each other.
Her?
A sharp pain filled my chest as I stared at Kageyama. His eyes squeezed shut tightly as the tears and sobs escaped. The longer I stared the more I felt my chest hollowing, leaving behind emptiness. Kiyoko and Kageyama began to blur as tears filled my eyes.
Bubbled figures swarmed them as well as me, voices filled my ears but I didn't hear them. They sounded far and mumbled to me. I cleared the tears from my eyes. Kageyama had set Kiyoko back on her feet and she was looking up at him. Her face was red and puffy from her tears but her face was filled with happiness.
Something tore in my chest and I could feel it. The empty feeling radiated through my core. What I felt for Kageyama, or what he felt for me: had ripped in the moment his hand cupped Kiyoko's cheek.
Next, I ran.
No destination in mind, I just ran. Sobs escaped my mouth as I sprinted down the hall. Voices called out for me urgently but I just ignored them. Slamming my body into the door and escaping the confined building which felt like it was crumbling in on me. Panting heavily and crying as I continued to sprint down the street, past the bus stop, past the subway.
I only stopped when my lungs burned and my body ached, I was on some random side street.
"Why did she show up here?" I cried, leaning on the side of a building in an alleyway. My body was shaking tremendously as I slowly sunk to the concrete.
"Breathe," I said to myself, hugging my knees and closing my eyes tightly. Slow and steady breaths. Clearing my mind.
Eventually the shaking stopped and I could think clearly.
"Why did she have to show up now?!" I angrily whispered to myself. Kageyama had just started getting over her and getting comfortable with me. He was opening up. The empty feeling in my chest ached. It felt hollow. What felt like a string in my chest was now billowing, aimless in the breeze. I closed my eyes tightly and grasped at the string; clutching tightly and pulling.
But the string remained loose.
"Ah it's you, why are you here?" A familiar voice asked. My eyes snapped open and I turned my head quickly.
Oikawa.
"O-Oikawa?" I stuttered, wiping my face quickly from the tears.
"What are you doing here?" He raised an eyebrow and walked over to me. I shrank away, the wall stopping me from getting further from him.
"I don't even know where I am. I just ran" I said truthfully, looking up at him as he knelt near me.
"And why were you running?" Oikawa looked over me with curious eyes. I sniffled and looked down at the ground. I didn't wanna admit to him anything that had happened.
"Ah, Tobio I'm guessing? Did he hurt you somehow?" Oikawa ruffled my hair. His touch was the complete opposite of last time, it was gentle and caring. I broke under his touch and started sobbing; launching myself into his arms and hugging him tightly. Oikawa grunted as we fell to the concrete, his hands gently grabbing my waist.
"I'll take that as a yes" He mumbled.
"I don't understand," I cried into his chest.
"Tobio has never been good with dating, I'm not surprised he did something this early" Oikawa sighed.
"He didn't do anything, not really." I sniffled and pulled away and sat back down on the concrete. Oikawa sat up as well and looked at me.
"So what happened?" He frowned.
"His ex is enrolled at our school now" I wiped my nose and looked at him.
"Ahh. The one that almost died?" Oikawa chuckled, "That's a shock. Last I heard her father moved them out of the country"
"How'd you figure that out?" I frowned.
"I was friends with her brother" He shrugged lightly. I nodded at his answer and hugged my legs once more.
"So, why are you crying then? Kageyama is with you now isn't he?"
"Yes, no. I dunno. He never officially asked me, he just kinda claimed me. But, I'm crying cause the moment he saw her it was like I wasn't even there. I didn't exist in that moment to him" Tears brimmed my vision as the memory came back like a train.
"I know what you need. You need cheering up. Come on" Oikawa stood up.
"I just wanna go home, I don't wanna go anywhere Oikawa. Especially with you." I mumbled.
"I'm not gonna do anything to you" He rolled his eyes.
"I haven't forgotten what you did, Oikawa. Just because I had a moment of weakness doesn't mean we're friends now" I glared up at him.
"I haven't forgotten either. You think I'd do it again?"
"Yes" I deadpanned.
"Okay, you're not wrong. I would" Oikawa gave me an empty laugh. "But I promise to you that today, I won't do anything to hurt you." He held his hand out to me.
I stared at his hand in consideration. Letting out a heavy breath; I took his hand