Ren's P.O.V:

I'd like to talk to Oikawa-kun or Kageyama about what had happened... My thoughts were completely on last night. But I can't possibly worry them... Not when Inter-high preliminaries are tomorrow. I slowly but unintentionally made eye contact with a specific blonde.

I looked away as soon as I can, engulfing myself in Hiyori and Sayaka's laughter. You're doing too much again, Ren. I took my dominant hand and brought it up to my teeth, gently biting my own thumb. Hiyori likes Tsukishima-kun. If that's the case, I can't let her get hurt for my own... selfish reasons.

Yamaguchi-san, my eyes then trailed and met his, before he quickly looked away. I slanted my eyebrows and placed my head downwards. "Are you alright, Yoshida?" A mature sounding voice asked, making me stand straight. "Mhm, I'm A-okay, Sayaka!"

She dropped her shoulders and sighed, "everyone is so hyped up today. And then I'm just here cringing." The taller of the two placed her right hand on her hip, a little concern plastered onto her face. "Slow down, alright you two? You both make me feel like an old geezer." Hiyori gave a bubbly chuckle, "maybe that's because you are one."

"Am not-"

"Are too," the shorter female sparkled, and I had just been... so amused by it all.

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The bell rang, dismissing us kids from our work. I stretched out my arms and legs, having them get pretty far. "Ah, club activities!" I smiled, thinking about how I hadn't been there for a while. "On second thought," I felt a bit nauseous, "maybe I shouldn't be too excited..."

"My, my," a voice I hadn't heard in a long time pestered. "Talking to ourselves now, are we?" I turned around and looked up to see someone I hadn't spoken to for a while now. "Ah, Tsukki-kun!" I got up from my desk and gleamed, "I haven't seen you in a while!"

"Good," he sneered. "I don't understand why you're so happy today."

"That's because we have some important matches tomorrow," Hiyori gave a friendly gesture walking towards us. But when she looked at Tsukishima-kun, that expression changed. "You know? The one Daichi-su asked you to get information on?" The beanpole looked down, and clicked his tongue as he glanced at both of us. "How annoying."

As soon as that happened, he picked up his bags and walked off. Another male, but shorter had also started to follow the blonde. Yamaguchi-san, I should probably talk to you before tomorrow... I wouldn't want to be the reason you're bothered. Just before I was about to call him over, the cute first year next to me decided to do the honor.

"Hey, Yama-su!" She waved him down, and gave a welcoming smile. But as soon as my dark green orbs met his, he grabbed his things at a much faster pace and left. Hiyori dropped her hand, and Sayaka placed her hand on her chin. "Strange... I just wanted to invite him over to walk with us to the club rooms..."

I was speechless. I could feel my heart split into two. I'm confused. I'm so, so confused... I gritted my teeth, a little hesitation lurking through my head.

He kissed me to make me feel better. It's a normal thing to do, right? The most adult of the group looked at me, and gave an exhale of breath. "You two go on ahead- I want to change early and stretch some more." I averted my gaze towards her.

I watched as she saw us off. Hiyori smiled sweetly, "I guess it's just the two of us now, Yoshi-su." I nodded, grabbing the rest of my things. My expression lightened, and I just gave up. How much longer am I going to deny it? He kissed you Ren; which means he likes you...

As more than just a friend...- I have to take this calmly. I haven't gone to practice for so long, I just have to keep up this act up until they win the matches throughout this week. I already made up my mind- I tapped Hiyori's shoulder, "shall we go?"

I can't accept your feelings... At least, not until I figure out my own... "Ah, I have a question!" The other female took hold of my hand, "so when you change..." I felt her gaze bore into my soul.

I suddenly felt a little uneasy, "y-yes?"

"Do you change in the club room with the other guys?! I mean," her face turned a tomato red. "Do you see Ts-Tsukki-su-?"

"Ehhhh?!" I felt my face heat up, and I stumbled a little backwards, "n-n-no..! Never!!" Hiyori grumbled, and continued to walk, "so where do you change then?" I calmed down and stood up, "the washroom."

"Oh," she clasped her hands together, making me tilt my head slightly towards the right. She then gave a soft smile, "why not come to our club room and change?" That idea slipped my mind as soon as I put it in there. "Wait, you want me to get ch-changed in the girl's Volleyball Club room?" Hiyori nodded her head as we both started to walk at the same pace.

"Sure... I don't mind," I managed to speak out. The rest of the way was mainly us talking. The other figure would laugh, and so would I. That was until I had a thought. One that made me halt my laughter.

Is it really okay to hide my crush like this from her?

"That's good, because if Yoshi-su liked Tsukki-su, Yoshi-su and I couldn't be friends."

I glanced ahead of myself, seeing that our destination wasn't too far. Hiyori, you're a precious friend to me. I can't just sit here and lie to your face... But it's not like I have the courage to tell you the truth either... I took a deep breath, and she made eye contact with me.

"Are you really okay, Yoshi-su?" Her voice turned into a more soothing one, if that was possible. "You do know you could speak to me. I'm here, and I'll listen." My eyes expanded, and I stayed quiet. The shorter of us crossed her arms and pouted, "hmph, do you not trust me?"

I suddenly started to giggle, making her nose scrunch up. "No, no, Hiyori! I totally trust you." Not really. "To be honest, I wasn't expecting that."

"Why not?" I smiled, now seems like a perfect time... But I really don't want to lose her as a friend. "It's just that-"

"Oi, Yoshida, Hiyori!" A sudden call made me leap, oh, it's Sayaka-san. "Come change quickly- before your late."

"Alright!"

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"That was the worst experience of my life..." I shivered, as Hinata and Kageyama rushed over to my support. "What happened, Yoshida-chan?" I shivered from all over, "that's the last time I ever, ever change with other girls." The ginger then tilted his head in confusion, and our raven haired setter crossed his arms.

We got down to do our stretches, and Kageyama bluntly asked, "so why? If I'm in a position to ask." I suddenly felt disgusted, "of course you can ask, but..." I reached over to touch my toes, but obviously couldn't. "You really don't want to know." He then shrugged his shoulders and got back to his stretches.

They asked if I really had been a girl... and then things just went a little too far. I cringed just by thinking about it.

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"I've got nothing more to say," coach Ukai-kun then looked over to our captain. "Just rest up today," he said his last words. Everyone then synced an 'osu'. "Okay then, that's all for tod-"

"Ah, hold on a moment," I watched as Takeda-sensei interrupted Daichi-san. "I think there's still one more person who would like to say something!" After that, everyone then looked at eachother. Even I was curious. "Take it away, Shimizu-san!"

I widened my eyes, and looked at her shyly playing with her thumbs. "...I'm not... all that good with...words of encouragement, so..." She then looked over at sensei, "if you would, Sensei."

"Leave it to me!" He pointed towards himself, determined. I was questioning what would happen next. They then started to climb the ladder, and I believe everyone else had been asking what had been going on. "One, two-"

A ginormous banner looking cloth was put across the railing. It was imprinted with the words "fly". I felt myself unconsciously form two fists, and my eyes glittered. "Who would've thought we had such a thing?!" Sugawara-san gaped, and then I realized that the people around me were probably just as happy as I was.

If not, more. "I found it while cleaning, so I fixed it up." Kiyoko-senpai explained, my concentration on the times senpai has missed out of activities due to this reason... probably. "I'M GETTING FIRED UP NOW!"

"JUST WHAT YOU'D EXPECT FROM KIYOKO-SAN- NICE JOB!"

"I CAN FEEL THE MOTIVATION CO-"

"Not yet," the captain placed his hands on Tanaka-senpai and Noya-senpai. Their shoulders, I mean. "She's probably not done yet." The two second years then gave Daichi-san a blank look. "But," Kiyoko-senpai continued.

But..? "Do your best." Everything went silent. No one said a thing. Senpai then ran off.

Just as she left, everyone burst into tears. Everyone except the first years. "Shimizu!! That was a first!" Daichi-san wiped his eyes. Noya-senpai and Tanaka-senpai were too shocked to even speak.

"You too, Yoshida-san?!" Yamaguchi-san asked me, a little shocked. I sniffed and wiped my tears. "I'm not crying..!"

"Then what are you doing?" Tsukishima-kun smirked, making me turn away, "go away, you guys."

"For Kiyoko-san to do something and for everyone to react like this..." Kageyama placed his palm on his chin. "That was so sweet of senpai!" I stated, determination coursing through me. But then everyone started to shout and thing kinda got out of hand.

But I calmed down, on the bright side. "WE'RE DEFINITELY GOING TO WIN THAT FIRST MATCH!!!" Hate to admit it, but I agreed. And I think everyone else did as well.

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"Yamaguchi-san!" I called out to him, making sure he didn't go on ahead. Tsukishima-kun walked off, knowing I didn't want to talk to him, probably... "W-what is it?" I quickly took a bow.

"Why are you bowing?!" He indirectly told me to get up. I did, but I grinned idiotically in the process. "Thank you for being there for me!" I smiled, trying to be as loud as I could.

He then smiled as well, nodding, which made me a bit more relieved. "Also, about yesterday..."

"I'm sorry I did that without permission!" The male bowed down as well, making me step back. "D-don't worry about it!" I managed to say, and I'm glad I did. "It's kinda odd if you ask someone. That ruins it!" He then stood up straight and blushed a bit.

I gave two thumbs up, "please don't over think it, Yamaguchi-san! I don't hate you. Not the slightest bit," I breathed, "and I never will!" He then started to chuckle, and agreed, "thank you, Yoshida-san." I smiled, "I'll be on my way then."

"Alright!"

"Also," I turned around a last time. "Good luck tomorrow, Yamaguchi-san."

A/N)) Question: Who do you guys ship in this fanfiction? If you could only choose one.

I'm a little curious since I already know the ending and I want to see how many people assassinate me by the end of this xD

Also, sorry. The trashyness of this chapter brings me to my knees and makes me beg for mercy :")

I'm already at the 41st chapter and it's only been less than a year since I've started it. I can't thank you guys enough. ♡