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lmao tbh i know for a FACT that tsukishima and I wouldn't get along/would be sarcastic fuckers together- so im gonna have fun with this :)
presented by: this smug and pretty fucker

"Remind me, how tall are you again?"

"Oh fuck you Tsukishima!"

"Well geez, take me out first."

"I would, with a goddamn sniper!"

"OH MY GOD, WOULD YOU TWO SHUT UP?!"

(M/N) and Tsukishima glared at each other, silently arguing as Tanaka shoved them apart. (M/N) had just arrived to practice, but he was late. This was because he had just come back from the doctor's office, where he had been finishing his last session of physical therapy after breaking his leg. He turned to Daichi and Coach Ukai. "I'm ready to play," He said confidently.

"That's great kid," Ukai replied. "Wanna play today's practice match?"

"Yes please!"

Ukai nodded and let him run off to get ready. Yamaguchi walked over to Tsukishima. "Do you think he's really ready to play again?" He asked with worry. "Playing on a recovering leg probably isn't that smart.."

"He doesn't seem to be the smart type," Tsukishima scoffed, rolling his eyes as (M/N) jogged back into the gym after changing. The blonde glared at the (H) blocker, wondering if he was any good. "I mean, it's not like anyone can be a good blocker with his height. I mean, look at Hinata. He's only any good because of his stupidly high jump."

"Oh shut up Shittyshima!" Both Hinata and (M/N) seethed. The team split into two teams of three - Hinata, Kageyama, and (M/N), against Tsukishima, Asahi and Sugawara. (M/N) and Tsukki glared at each other through the net. "Ready to go down, blondie?" The shorter boy asked with a bitter smile.

"Nah, you're the one with the crippled leg. You'll be the first to fall, shortie," Tsukishima returned. (M/N) grit his teeth and was about to retort, but Kageyama pat his back before he could.
(M/N), Hinata, and Kageyama were friends, and close ones at that. (M/N) had gone to middle school with Hinata - and was the only good player on that team - but was kind to Kageyama when the three reunited at Karasuno. Something about that friendship, however, ticked Tsukishima off.

The match began, and soon, the ball was in Asahi's spike range. Suga set the ball, and (M/N) and Hinata ran to block his path. They jumped at the right moment, but (M/N) winced as a bit of pain crept up his leg. The ball hit his arms and the force caused him to fall backward and land on his bottom.

"Oh? Seems the almighty blocker has fallen. How surprising. Oh wait," Tsukishima taunted as Hinata helped (M/N) up. "No it's not."

"Leave him alone Tsukishima!" Hinata yelled, holding his friend close. "He's just getting used to playing again!"

"Shouyou, it's fine," (M/N) sighed, rubbing his lower back and ass. Tsukishima's hands curled into fists at the use of the ginger's first name. "Let's keep going!"
The match continued for a set, where (M/N) kept missing the ball, falling, hitting himself with it, and so on. He was getting fed up. "Work, damnit!" He muttered to himself.

"Talking to yourself now? Wow. And I thought you couldn't get any less pathetic."

(M/N) whipped his head up, frowning. Tsukishima stood above him with a smirk. "Shut the fuck up. I'm not pathetic," he growled. He grabbed the ball near him and tossed it to Kageyama. "Your serve. I'll block Azumane this time."

"You better," Kageyama said with a smirk, ruffling the boy's (H/C) hair. Then, he looked at Kei. "Get to your side of the court."

Tsukishima glanced between the two, then sighed. "Whatever you say, your majesty," he scoffed. He walked back to his side of the net, getting ready to block whenever needed.

As Kageyama served the ball, Yamaguchi watched his best friend with a confused gaze. "Everything okay Yamaguchi?" Daichi asked, crossing his arms.

"Tsukki's acting kinda weird," Yamaguchi commented. "It's like every time Kageyama and Hinata talk to (M/N), he gets agitated. But most of the time, he'd just make fun of them, maybe joke that the three of them are dating."

"So..?"

Yamaguchi didn't say anything as he watched Sugawara set the ball once again. Asahi jumped and spiked it, but Hinata was on the other side of the court. Tsukishima was smirking. But that smirk soon fell and was replaced with a gaze of shock.
(M/N) had jumped, eyes shut tight as he held his arms up above him. The ball hit his arms, and he forced them forward. The ball slammed against the court floor and ricocheted, hitting the wall behind Asahi. The ace shrieked and moved, the ball rolling into the spot he once stood in.

(M/N)'s eyes widened and a grin slid on to his lips. He turned to Tsukishima. "I told you, you shitty ass french fry looking headass!" He cackled with pride. He turned to Hinata and Kageyama. "Let's goooo!"

"Yeahhhh!"

"About time, boke."

Yamaguchi chuckled, then looked at Tsukishima. That's when it dawned on him. "Sawamura?"

"Yeah?"

Yamaguchi smiled at the subtle, barely noticeable blush on Tsukishima's cheeks, and the awe in his honey brown eyes. "I think Tsukki I know what's wrong with Tsukki."

~~~

Practice ended for the night, so everyone went to Ukai's store to buy snacks, as usual. (M/N) greedily bought a few bags of (F/F), opening one up and biting into the food. "Jesus, can't you have some manners?" Tsukishima scoffed as he ate a strawberry from a small pack of the red fruits.

"No, I don't think I can," (M/N) mocked as he rolled his eyes. They reached the corner where the group usually parted ways, then turned to Kageyama and Hinata. "I'll see you guys tomorrow! Shouyou, get home safe!" He said with a cheery smile.

"See ya," Kageyama said as he ruffled (M/N)'s hair once again, then walked away.

"Aah, I'm so happy you're back to playing volleyball (M/N)!" Hinata cheered. "This weekend we should have a sleepover at my house! We can practice there!" He added. (M/N) chuckled and agreed to that. "Well, bye! See you tomorrow!"

He gave (M/N) a quick hug, then got on his bike and biked away. "Bye Sho! Night!" The short blocker yelled. Then, he turned to Tsukishima and Yamaguchi. The three lived near each other, so they usually walked together, as ironic as it sounds. "You guys ready to go?"

"We would have been gone already if you and the shrimp weren't being so lovey dovey," Tsukishima said with a snippy tone. He put his headphones on, then began to walk away. Yamaguchi and (M/N) sighed and followed behind him.

"Hey Yamaguchi," (M/N) whispered. Tadashi perked up. "What stick is up Tsukishima's ass lately? He's been acting bitchier than usual."

Tadashi rubbed his neck sheepishly. He couldn't say anything about the conclusion he had drawn earlier. He didn't even know if it was true! "O-Oh, I'm not sure," he stuttered. (M/N) hummed and nodded. "Say.. (L/N), do you like anyone..?"

"Eh?" (M/N) grunted. "Not that I can think of, no. Why?"

"Ah, no reason!"

"Oh, alright," (M/N) shrugged. They reached his street. "Well, I'll see you guys tomorrow!" He said before leaving. Yamaguchi caught up to Tsukishima.

The freckled teen tapped his friend's shoulder. The blonde took his headphones off, sighing. As he popped another strawberry into his mouth, he said, "He's so annoying-"

"Tsukki, do you like (L/N)?"

The blonde choked on the strawberry, looking at Tadashi with wide eyes. "Are you crazy?" He asked once he caught his breath. "Me? And that gremlin? Tadashi, please."

"Your face during your practice match said otherwise," Yamaguchi mumbled. Tsukishima cocked an eyebrow. "I-I'm just saying. When he blocked the ball for the first time.. you looked like you were in this, like, shock. Like you admired him. Not to mention, your face was kinda red.."

Tsukishima bit his tongue, thinking about it. They reached his street. "Whatever," he muttered. "Bye Tadashi." He walked away and went inside his house, then went straight to his room. As soon as his bedroom door was locked, he groaned into his hands. "Do I like that brat?!" He whispered to himself. He put his stuff down, then threw himself on to his bed. "There's no way.. surely I have standards.." He closed his eyes and sighed. 'Think about this. If Tadashi was one to mention it, then maybe it's true. He's the only idiot I can stand and that gets me. So maybe,' he thought to himself. 'Why would I like (M/N)..'
He began creating a list. 'He's.. good-looking. Even I can admit that. His hair seems fluffy.. and his eyes are pretty. Then there's his height, hah. He's short. But is that bad? It's kind of- kind of cute? If you think about it?' Kei sat up, putting a hand over his mouth as his eyebrows furrowed. 'God I called him cute. And good-looking. Am I really me? Did I turn into Tanaka or something? Is this simping?! Gross!'

As he sat there and went over everything in his head, he reached one last point. "Him, Kageyama and Hinata.. it's so annoying when they're together," He mumbled. "When they call each other by first names, or hug like some stupid family. I hate that. Hell, (M/N)'s sleeping at that shrimp's house this weekend! God!" He groaned as he fell back on his bed. "I guess I do like (M/N).. so what do I do about that?"

Kei contemplated this question the whole night, and even in the morning as he, Yamaguchi, and (M/N) walked to school. This time, he walked behind the two, watching (M/N) closely. But this time around, he felt himself sweating, heart beating fast. "Is your leg better today (L/N)?"

"Yeah, the aching went away! I think I'm in top shape now!" (M/N) laughed happily. He looked up at Tsukishima and smirked. "Say, Saltyshima, wanna have another rematch today? Maybe I'll let you win this time."

Tsukishima rolled his eyes. "I don't see why not. Maybe I can squash you under my foot," he replied. He may feel different now, but that wouldn't hinder his personality. "Or are you too small for me to even do that?" He teased as he smacked the top of (M/N)'s head a few times. 'It is soft..'

"Hey, don't do thaaaat!" (M/N) whined as he pushed the blonde's hand away. "I'll be sure to crush you today!"

"Right, sure you will."

~~~

'Damn me and my big mouth! He's destroying me!'

Tsukishima glared at (M/N) from across the net once again as the (H/C) haired male laughed victoriously. Tsukishima thought he had seen pure power yesterday, oh no, no, no. That was nothing. (M/N), for his height, easily had the strength of a Date Tech blocker. "Whatever, this is stupid," Tsukishima muttered. "I'm done."

He walked away and snatched his water bottle from the ground, starting to drink from it. Hinata walked over. "Are you gonna say anything? He looks seriously angry, like one of those mean cats by my house," the ginger whispered.

(M/N) replied, "Yeah, I probably should." He walked over to Tsukishima and sat down next to him. "Hey, you okay? You seem pissier than usual."

"I'm fine."

(M/N) cocked an eyebrow and put his cheek in his palm. "Tsukishima, I'm short, not blind," he sassed. Tsukki snorted and shook his head. "What's the deal with you?"

Tsukishima's smirk fell. "You're a better blocker," he admitted. "I talked shit and I was wrong. So, there. You got the upper hand."

(M/N) blinked a few times, then smiled. "About time," he chuckled. He stood up, then gestured for Tsukishima to follow him. "C'mon. Let me help you out."

Tsukishima cocked an eyebrow and got up, following the shorter boy. They stood in front of the net, and (M/N) took Tsukki's pale arms and held them in his hands. "You're tall, but you're really skinny. Your form needs to be tighter to make up for the lack of muscle," he said as he held Kei's arms above his head. "Strain your arms so that your muscles stiffen up."

Kei tried to hide his blush as (M/N)'s hands continuously touched his arms and hands. Finally, when he pulled away, Kei muttered, "Stupid gremlin. Making me feel all weird and shit."

(M/N) turned around and raised an eyebrow. "Huh? What do you mean?"

Tsukishima dropped his arms, making sure nobody could hear him before he could continue. "I think- keyword, think, that I like you," he said. (M/N)'s eyes shot open. "I hate seeing you around the stupid king and the shrimp. I don't like how stupidly short and c-cute you are. So it's just very ridiculous if you ask me."

(M/N) reached under the net and rested his hand on Kei's arm. "You know, for being a stupid fucking dinosaur, you sure know how to make a boy fall for ya," he chuckled. "Stop being an asshole and we can go out on a date, 'kay?"

Tsukishima regained his usual confidence and snickered. "In your dreams. I'll stop making fun of your height, but you're not disregarding my sarcasm."

"Would never dream of it~"

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I can honestly say this was my laziest writing ever- I'm so sorryyyy,,,
the next request is supposed to be a tsukishima one too, and im like chest deep in kyoutani simp hell right now so uh- imma use him as a break between the Tsukishima ones 💕✨

next up: kyoutani x male reader