Part 1: Chapter 5
You yawned as you made your way to Class 1-4, settling into your seat. You planted your face onto the desk as you left out a groan, maybe staying up late watching anime on a school night was a bad idea. You folded you arms as you rested your head on it, maybe you could rest for a while before class starts. Soon enough, you were asleep.
Tsukishima walked into the classroom with Yamaguchi next to him who was babbling about who knows what. Despite always having his headphones on, the green-haired pinch server never failed to always strike a conversation with Tsukishima. As Tsukishima approached his seat, he was met with a surprised sight. (h/c) hair pooled around your face like silk as you gently breathe in and out, the sunlight coming from the window enhancing your features. This sight of you was not familiar to Tsukishima as he was used to a loud, boisterous and most of the time, angry Ukai (Name).
"....Tsukishima..."
Tsukishima's golden eyes widen when he heard you mumbling his name in your sleep. Your eyebrows furrowed as you continued on dreaming. The middle blocker stared at you with curiosity in his eyes, wondering what on earth were you dreaming about. Could it be that you were dreaming about him? After all you did just mumbled his name in your sleep.
Unknown feelings stirred within the blonde-haired male as Tsukishima waited in anticipation. What was he anticipating, the first year had no clue. But Tsukishima knew that he was definitely waiting for something to happen.
"...I...love..you..string...bean.."
Tsukishima's eyes widen as a huge blush blossomed across his face, reaching till his ears. Of all things, this wasn't what he was expecting. Since when on earth did you fall for him? Tsukishima wrecked through his memories, trying to recall if you did anything that showed you love him. But instead, memories of you shouting at him came to Tsukishima's mind. (I made Tsukishima a bit occ here. But then again, Tsukishima rarely had anyone who he considered a friend, although he wouldn't admit it, confessed their love to him.)
"Do you really think I would mean that?"
Since Tsukishima was busy panicking over what you said earlier on that he did not see that you were awake, your (e/c) eyes peering up at him. You were smirking as Tsukshima who just stared at you dumbfounded, not knowing how to react. You straightened up as you stretched your arms, yawning. "You know it's rude to stare at someone while they're asleep."
Finding his voice, Tsukishima glared at you as he said. "You were awake the entire time?"
You propped your arms up as you leaned your head against it, replying. "I woke up the moment I heard Yamaguchi's voice."
"Then why didn't you say anything?"
"Well yesterday I came up with the idea that if I were to fall asleep at your desk, how would you react. And you, my friend, had the best reaction ever. I wish I had my camera though."
Tsukishima simply stared at you blankly as you began mumbling that you should have asked someone to help you record Tsukishima's reaction. Tsukishima raised his hand as he poke your head, the next thing you know, you were rolling around on the floor as you clutched your head in pain.
"TSUKISHIMA TEME! THAT REALLY HURT!"
"Tch. Serves you right."
Tsukishima stepped over you as he settled into his seat, completely ignoring you. Meanwhile you continued lying on the floor, too lazy to get up until your homeroom teacher walked into the class.
"Ukai-san, please get up from the floor and return to your seat. Class is about to start."
You stood up and returned back to your seat, sticking your tongue at Tsukishima who simply continued to ignore you. Huffing, you took out your stationary and notebook as you tuned out what your teacher said. Right now, what's more important on your mind was that you had made it your mission to annoy a certain string bean for the rest of the day.
It's about time since you get your revenge against Tsukishima Kei.
***
All the students moved out of the way as Tsukishima walked down the hallways. People were literally jumping out of the way in fear as waves of anger rolled off the first year, Tsukishima's eyes glaring daggers at anyone who dared to look him at him. Tsukishima was pissed. He was so pissed that his face was as black as the night sky. Now what on earth have trigger this side of the middle blocker considering he is usually either emotionless unless he's annoying people. Two words: Ukai (Name). That's right. For the entire morning, the (h/C) haired girl has been going out of her way to make Tsukishima's day miserable. Currently, Tsukishima was looking for said female who had ran off with his headphones to who knows where.
Tsukishima's mood darkened as the events of his entire morning came to mind.
English Period:
"Can someone please volunteer themselves to read from this extract?" Class 1-4 teacher asked, looking at all the students who were trying to hide behind their textbooks.
He was about to pick someone when suddenly a female voice rang throughout the class. "Sensei! Tsukishima-kun kindly volunteers himself to read."
Tsukishima's eyes widen before narrowing as he hissed at you, trying to pull down your arm that was raised. "Oi! What earth are you doing? Don't just go around volunteering me. Why don't you do it yourself?"
Everyone in class, including the teacher looked at the duo as you raised your voice, making sure that everyone could hear you. "But Tsukishima-kun, your English is the best in class. Isn't that right, Sensei?"
The English teacher of Class 1-4 pushed up his glasses as he cleared his throat when he saw that Tsukishima was glaring at him. "Erm...Does anyone else want to volunteer themselves?"
The teacher was met with silence and realized that no one else wants to volunteer themselves, he chose Tsukishima instead. "Tsukishima-san, I would really appreciate if you can read out aloud to the class. Thank you."
Tsukishima grabbed his textbook tightly in his hands, crushing the pages as he glared at you who was simply smirking up at him. Gritting his teeth in anger, Tsukishima began to read out aloud, an edge to his voice.
Everyone sweat dropped at the way how Tsukishima was reading as well as scowling at you who simply gave him an innocent smile. Once Tsukishima was done, he sat down as the teacher went on with class, ignoring what just happened. Yamaguchi simply stared at his friend in concern. For the rest of the period, Tsukishima was glaring holes into the back of your head as you simply ignored him and pay attention in class.
This was simply just the beginning.
Science Period:
Tsukishima's eyes twitched in anger as he stared at his worksheet which had been reduced to ashes. The male turned his harsh glare onto a certain (h/c) haired female who gave him an innocent look, both her arms behind the back as she hid the lighter.
"Gomenasai string bean. I swear it was an accident."
Tsukishima clenched his hands as he tried to hold his anger at bay, having the huge urge to punch his classmate. But if he were to do that, he would most likely be suspended from school and volleyball. With the inter-high just around the corner, Tsukishima could not afford to be suspended from the volleyball team, not that he care.
It was science period now and unfortunately for Tuskishima, he was paired up with the one person that he didn't want to be with. Yes my friend, our salty beanpole was paired up with the one and only Ukai (name). They were currently doing an experiment and all was going well until you set his worksheet on fire. Despite you claiming to be an accident, Tsukishima was 100% certain that you did it on purpose.
Not wanting to cause a scene, Tsukishima simply raised his hand to ask his teacher for a new worksheet, saying that his worksheet accidentally caught fire as it was placed next to the burner. The science teacher warned Tsukishima to be more careful next time as he handed him a new set of worksheet. Tsukishima thanked his teacher before turning to face you who was trying to escape to your friend's side.
Tsukishima grabbed the back of your uniform, preventing you from escaping. You nervously rubbed the back of your neck as you stared up at the middle blocker who was glaring down at you.
"Hey string bean, what's up? Do you get it since you're so tall and everything? Okay, I should shut up now." You said as Tsukishima's glare intensified.
"Do you plan on dying at a young age? If not, then I suggest you stop now or I will personally arrange your funeral for you." Tsukishima smirked as you nodded your head, quivering in fear.
Satisfied at the sight of you quivering in fear, Tsukishima returned to whatever he was doing and making sure to keep both the lighter and his worksheet out of your reach. He did not need a repeat the same thing.
Mathematics Period:
"Okay, I want everyone to find a partner and get started on the worksheet." Class 1-4's math teacher instructed as the sound of chairs scrapping on the floor could be heard as students went to find either a friend or classmate.
Tsukishima remained in his seat as he stared out the window, knowing that Yamaguchi would made his way over to his desk. At the sound of someone seating down at his desk, Tsukishima turned to face Yamaguchi. Or at least it was supposed to be Yamaguchi. Instead, seating directly from Tsukishima was none other than you as you gave the middle blocker a bright smile.
"What are on earth are you doing here? Where's Yamaguchi?" Tsukishima asked as he narrowed his eyes at you. After the way how you treated him during Math and Science periods, Tsukishima was suspicious of you.
Feigning hurt, you placed your hand on your heart as you dramatically replied. "Is this how you talk to a friend, String bean-kun?"
"Only a certain munchkin."
Your (e/c) eyes twitched at Tsukishima's comment about your height as he simply smirked you. You ignored him as you gave a bright smile, saying. "Let's start on the worksheet."
Tsukishima looked at you in suspicion as you took out your pencil and began doing the worksheet. After a while, Tsukishima started on his worksheet as well. Silence surrounded the two of you as your classmates chanted on in the background. As the silence went on, Tsukishima began to relax slightly, thinking that you were finally leaving him alone.
But then again, this was you that we were talking about.
Another five minutes passed as the two of you continued doing your worksheet in silence. That was until you let out a scream, everyone in class turning to see what happened.
"TUSKISHIMA YOU HENTAI! HOW DARE YOU TRY TO UP SKIRT ME?"
Tsukishima's eyes widen at your disclaimer as murmurs broke out throughout the room. You shed crocodile tears as (Y/B/F) rushed to comfort you as she glared at Tsukishima.
"HOW DARE YOU TAINT (nickname)-CHAN'S INNOCENCE YOU HENTAI?!"
Tsukishima turned to Yamaguchi who sat in his seat, staring at his childhood friend in shock, begging the pinch server for help.
You continued "crying" as some of your classmates tried to pull (Y/B/F) apart from Tsukishima who had detached herself from you and was screaming bloody murder at the middle blocker. Your teacher was asking everyone to remain quiet as she tried to keep the class under control. Meanwhile Tsukishima tried to defend himself, saying that you were lying.
At this point, Class 1-4 was in chaos thanks to two certain volleyball players.
"TSUKISHIMA YOU HENTAI! HOW DARE YOU TRY TO UP SKIRT ME?!"
Kageyama's eyes widen as he heard your scream, wondering what on earth was happening in class 1-4. The blueberry setter thought that Tsukishima didn't like you, but he wasn't expecting his teammate to go as far as doing something like up skirting you. Kageyama shuddered as he vowed not to get on Tsukishima's bad side. Who knew what the middle blocker would do to him.
Lunch Period:
Tsukishima rested his head on his arms, too exhausted after what happened during math period. Yamaguchi simply stared at his friend in pity, feeling sorry for him. You were currently at the canteen with your friends, buying your lunch. Music played softly into Tsukishima's ears through his headphones when he heard a voice that belong to a certain (h/l) (h/c) haired female who has been making his morning miserable.
"Oi string bean! I got you something to eat."
Tsukishima opened his eyes as they narrowed at the strawberry shortcake in front of him. Despite strawberry shortcake being his favorite food, he wasn't going to take a chance with you. Who knew what have you done to an innocent looking cake? You rolled your (e/c) eyes as you stood with arms crossed.
"Dude, I didn't add poison to the cake if you're wondering. Just so you know, I bought this from the school canteen which mean it's free from poison."
"You could have added poison to the cake for all I know."
"I might have mistreated you this morning, but I'm not that evil where I would poison a person for my own entertainment purposes."
Tsukishima picked up the fork as he cautiously took a bite out of the strawberry shortcake. He only relaxed when the familiar sweetness burst in his mouth. Tsukishima continued eating as he curiously asked. "Why did you buy me a strawberry shortcake? I thought you hated me?"
You nervously rubbed your neck as a light blush blossomed on your cheek. "This is my apology to you for what I did to you this entire morning. I might have went to far with my antics."
Tsukishima let out a snort at your comment. You glared at him as you corrected your wording. "Fine, I went overboard with my antics. Happy now?"
"That would be understandable."
"Tch just eat your cake you overgrown beanpole."
A easy conversation took place as you chatted to Yamaguchi about the strategies that you have planned for the team while Tsukishima silently ate his shortcake. Tsukishima stared at you as you let out a laugh at what Yamaguchi said. You weren't that all bad when you're not being so annoying to the middle blocker, not that Tsukishima would admit it at all.
The school bell rang, indicating that classes were over. Tsukishima stood up and picked his bag up, getting ready to go for volleyball when he felt his headphones being snatched off from his neck. By the time he turned around to see who took his headphones away, you were already out of the door and down the hallway. At this point, Tsukishima was beyond pissed. He could tolerate you setting his worksheet on fire or even accusing him of being a pervert. But stealing his headphones was the last straw. No one, and I mean no one, gets away alive for touching Tsukishima's precious headphones.
Hence this brings us back to Tsukishima who was making his way down the hallway, trying to find where you have run off to while Yamaguchi struggled to keep up with his childhood friend.
"Tsukki! Wait for me!"
Tsukishima stopped for a moment when he realized that rushing about like this wasn't going to get him anywhere. He took a deep breath as he tried to think where you could be hiding when suddenly a grin made its way onto his face. Once Tsukishima gets his hands on you, you are a dead meat.
"Tsukki! Your face is scary!"
***
"Get out of the way idiots. I know the munchkin is hiding in there. I'm not stupid."
Tsukishima glared at the two first years who were standing in front of the club room door, preventing him from going inside.
"Wh..what makes you think (name)-chan is in the club room?" Hinata nervously said, refusing to meet Tsukishima in the eyes.
Kageyama simply stood next to Hinata, rigid as a stone as he nodded his head.
Tsukishima let out a sigh, too tired to deal with the idiot duo and simply pushed them aside as he opened the door to the club room.
Meanwhile, you were quivering in fear in the club room knowing that Tsukishima was outside. You were terrified to the core, maybe taking Tsukishima's headphones and running off with it wasn't the brightest idea. After all, this headphones was the string bean's precious baby. Earlier on when you were trying to escape from your death, you met Kageyama and Hinata who agreed to hide you from the blonde.
When you heard the pained voices of Hinata and Kageyama who were being pushed away by the string bean, you began to pray fervently for your life.
"The moment you took my headphones from me, you had already signed your death warrant with the devil."
You let out a shriek as you saw Tsukishima entering the club room, a glint in his glasses that prevents you from seeing his eyes. You nervously walked backwards as you stared at the evil grin on the middle blocker's face. Your face paled severely when your back touched the wall, knowing that your escape was denied. Tsukishima remained silence as he continued to approach you like a predator.
"No..now..string bean, I was just playing with you. Your headphones is perfectly fine, see?" You stuttered, lifting Tsukishima's headphones to show him that it was in perfect condition.
"First you volunteer me during english, then you set my worksheet on fire. Last but not least, you made me sound like a pervert. And now, you took my headphones from me. This only means death. I wonder if I were to kill you and hide your body here, will anyone notice that you're gone?" Tsukishima spoke as his hair hid his eyes from you.
You gulped down nervously at his words. You are so dead.
Outside the club room...
Yamaguchi nervously paced back and forth while Hinata and Kageyama nursed the bruises on their heads when they fell down just now.
"Damm you Tsukishima..." Hinata muttered as he rubbed his head.
Kageyama simply glared at the wall, planning Tsukishima's murder in his head.
"TSUKISHIMA STOP! I'M SORRY! I PROMISE I WOULDN'T DISTURB YOU ANYMORE!"
"Once you sign your death warrant with the devil, no mercy would be shown to you."
The three first years' eyes widen as they heard your scream and Tsukishima's sadistic voice. Worry for you gnawed inside of them, hoping that you were fine.
Suddenly, nothing could be heard from inside the club room. The three volleyball players stood there, wondering what's going on inside.
Tsukishima came out of the room as he dusted his hands, saying. "Yamaguchi, let's go and get change."
Yamaguchi nervously replied. "What about (name)-chan?"
"She's fine. Now let's go."
With that Tsukishima picked up his bag and went down the stairs, heading towards the changing room. Yamaguchi glanced at the club room door before following after Tsukishima. Hinata and Kageyama rushed into the club room, worry for their friend growing.
Daichi, Suga and Asahi were heading to their club room when suddenly they heard the familiar scream of Hinata. They rushed into the club room, wondering what the hell was causing the ball of sunshine to scream. When they entered the club room, the third years were beyond shock. The freak spike-and-toss duo were frantically trying to get you to respond while you simply sat there staring at the wall, your face as pale as a ghost.
"What happened here?" Suga gently asked, worried at the sight of you.
Hinata wailed as Kageyama mumbled, "Tsukishima."
With that name alone, the third years knew what happened as they gave a sigh. Thank goodness that nothing horrible happen here, except maybe for you.
Sometimes, they could not simply understand the relationship going on between you and that middle blocker.
***
Everyone stared at you as you sat on the gym floor lifelessly.
"Ano, is (name)-chan alright? She's been acting this way ever since club activity started." Asahi asked as you trailed absentmindedly after your brother who called your name.
"I'm not sure if she's fine. According to Yamaguchi, (name) has been disturbing Tsukishima the entire morning. Apparently out of anger, Tsukishima did something to her alone in the club room. What he did, no one knew because it was just the two of them alone in there." Daichi explained, feeling worried for you.
"HOW DARE THAT SALTY BEANPOLE TAINT OUR PRECIOUS LITTLE CROW?!" Tanaka and Nishinoya shouted in anger, ready to release all their wrath onto the blonde.
Suga hit the two second years on the head, scolding them. "Don't be stupid. I'm sure Tsukishima wouldn't do anything inappropriate to her."
The volleyball players continued to look at as you returned back to staring at the gym walls, a blank look in your (e/c) eyes. They were not sure what to make of this situation as they have not seen you like this before. You were usually full of life, a light in your eyes that never seemed to go out that was until today. Whatever Tsukishima has done to you in the club room must have been so traumatizing that left you in this state.
Tsukishima made his way to you with a smirk. "Oi munchkin. If you don't fetch me my water bottle, I'll show everyone that picture."
Your (e/c) eyes widen in fear as you scrambled onto your feet, running off to do what Tsukishima asked you off. Everyone glanced at Tsukishima warily as he approached them with a smug look on his face.
"What did you do to (name)?" Daichi asked, an irk mark on his head.
"It was nothing." Tsukishima answered monotonously.
"It's not nothing if she's acting until like this." Suga warned Tsukishima, his motherly side surfacing.
Everyone shuddered in fear when Tsukishima explained to them what he did to (name). 'Poor girl.' All the boys thought as they stared at you in pity who shaking in fear as Tsukishima took a drink out of his bottle before commanding you to do something else.
Throughout practice, you were practically like a ghost unless Tsukishima spoke to you then do you shivered in fear. Never in their life have they seen the prideful Ukai (name) quivering in fear in front of Tsukishima Kei, it was truly a bizarre sight to behold.
***
You pouted, your face half-hidden in your jacket. You were exhausted after practice as Tsukishima practically making you running back and forth, doing errands for him. Every time you refused, the middle blocker would not hesitate to threaten you, saying that he will show that picture he took to everyone. The picture was that embarrassing.
'Damm you string bean. I swear I will get revenge on you for doing this to me.' You thought bitterly as you followed the volleyball players behind who was heading to your family's store for some buns.
You let out a "oof" when you felt someone putting their arm on your head. You glanced up to see Tsukishima who was smirking at you. Irk marks appeared on your forehead as you gritted your teeth in anger. "What do you want now you string bean? I already did all that you asked me to."
Tsukishima simply shoved a paper bag into your face before walking off. You stared at Tsukishima curiously as you opened the paper bag, steam coming out of it. Inside the paper bag was a steaming bun. Your (e/c) eyes widen as you took it out of the paper bag and bit into it. Spiciness danced onto your tongue as you closed your eyes in bliss. Tsukishima had gotten you your favorite bun - curry bun.
"Thank you string bean!" You shouted before joining Hinata and Kageyama who were challenging one another to see who can finish their buns first.
"You're welcome, munchkin." Tsukishima replied under his breath, a small smile on his face.
"Tsukki, your face is glowing."
"Shut up Yamaguchi."
"Gomen Tsukki."
***
Tsukishima placed his pencil down as he took a short break, his headphones on his head. When suddenly his phone's light blinked up at him, indicating that he received a message. Tsukishima flipped his phone opened to see who had sent him a message.
[20:00] Munchkin:
Doesn't my cat looks cute?!
Image attached.
Tsukishima opened the image, it was picture of you and your cat. You had the brightest smile on your face. Tsukishima softly smiled at the image, thinking that you somewhat looked cute. Not that he would admit it being the tsundere beanpole that he was.
[20:05] Salty String Bean
Tch. The cat looks as stupid as its owner.
Your eyes twitched in anger at Tsukishima's reply. You turned to your cat who was licking its paw as you cooed at him. "It's fine Yuki, I think you look adorable. The string bean is just jealous that you look better than him.
Your cat meowed in agreement.
[20:07] Munchkin
Why you string bean! I think you're just jealous that my cat's better looking than you.
[20:08] Salty String Bean
Hmm, maybe you're right. But there's something way cuter than your cat.
[20:09] Munchkin
What is it? I bet it can't be as cute as Yuki.
[20:10] Salty String Bean
Image attached.
You raised your brows curiously as you opened the image, wondering what on earth did Tsukishima sent to you. Your face exploded into all 50 shades of red as you realized what picture that damm beanpole has sent to you.
[20:12] Munchkin
YOU BETTER DELETE THAT PICTURE OR ELSE I WILL PERSONALLY MURDER YOU TOMORROW!!!! GOOD NIGHT!
You flipped your phone shut as you hide underneath your blanket, your face burning as you scowled. 'Curse you overgrown string bean!'
Tsukishima chuckled as he read your message before existing the app, knowing that you wouldn't reply him. Tsukishima got ready for bed as he packed his bag for tomorrow. After doing his night routine, Tsukishima settled into his bed and checked the time on his phone.
A picture of you blushing as red as a tomato as he kissed you on the forehead in the club room staring back at him from his phone screen.