OIKAWA REO

pacing back and forth, i wait for the school nurse to come out of the clinic.

the scene was still in my mind and i can't believe that i didn't see this one coming.

with the certain amount of disappointment on myself, i punched the wall, cursing.

"cam down. I'm sure that kageyama's gonna be a-okay." yamaguchi, who's with me to look after the setter, assures with a soft smile.

"i sure hope so." i sigh, sitting beside him.

it has been at least 30 minutes since the shocking event occurred, and yet i still feel worried about my childhood friend. i've never witnessed him in such a situation before.

"you really do care about him, huh?" yamaguchi chuckles.

"yeah? well, tobio-kun... is someone i'ld love to look after." i reply, lowering my voice.

"that's flattering. do you like him?"

yamaguchi's question had me taken aback with my mouth agape. i didn't expect such a question from this innocent cinnamon roll.

"i'm so sorry for asking you that please forgive me!" he apologizes, bowing down, making me chuckle.

"it's nothing. to be honest, i actually think you're right, yamaguchi-kun." i reply, looking away.

as i heard no reply from him, i sighed. guess he's a bit taken aback with the unexpected answer.

"i'm not into such stuff lately. that's why i can't confirm it myself, yet. hope that i can sort it out soon, though." i smile, arranging my ponytail.

"well, care is natural for friends, but when that 'care' gets a little out of hand, you know, when you care so much even though the person only got a papercut, that's a whole different story." he explains.

"guess so."

in the middle of our conversation, the nurse came out of the clinic. standing up, yamaguchi waved his hand goodbye so that he could come back to the match. he only stayed for some company.

"kina-san, how is my friend holding up?" i ask, worry visible on the tone I used.

"iy seems that your friend had a short concussion, but we're lucky that none of the major parts of his brain didn't get affected. although, when you and that guy you were with a while ago delivered your friend, it seems like he's exhausted. make sure to tell him not to overwork himself until he drops, even though he's passionate on winning the matches. but don't worry, though. it'll never affect his gameplay. just a bit more carefulness should be applied." kina-san explains with a smile and i sighed in relief.

"thank you so much for the information, kina-san." i say, bowing my head slightly as a sign of respect.

"now, if you'll excuse me, i have a meeting to take. you can go visit him if you want." she says, smiling so sweetly as ever, making me nod my head before she heads out.

as she was nowhere to be seen, i entered the room and sat beside my unconscious friend who has a bandage on the bridge of his nose.

"you idiot. who told you to overwork yourself?" i ask him, not expecting him to answer as for he's on his deep slumber.

clicking my tounge, i stared at his face. scanning every beautiful feature i can admire at, from his soft black locks down to his fine jawline.

what am i thinking? i ask inside my head, snapping myself back to reality.

"i told you, you don't have to prove yourself better than nii-san. you're already the best yourself." i said, mumbling the last sentence before sighing.

when i was about to stand up and leave the room, i felt a tug on the sleeve of my uniform and before i knew it, i am suddenly pulled onto a hug by tobio-kun who's still asleep, landing my head onto his chest sofly.

i sigh.

indeed, it's a new feeling. i've always hugged tobio-kun, but this time, it feels different. it feels like when this occurs, i am safe as i could feel his warmth.

i close my eyes, sighing before smiling.

mayne yamaguchi-kun and iwaizumi-san are right after all.