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In the distance crows sung a hoarse song, they began to fly. And they flew gracefully, they flew high. A few loose feathers drifted down from the sky, they landed at the feet of Karasuno's Volleyball team as they stared up at the clear blue sky.
~ Sugawara (3rd year setter)
It shown in practice, it shown at tournaments, it was obvious to the whole team and even to other competitors. Sugawara swears he sees it the most, the team agrees silently, but no one would say it out loud. No one would mention it.
But Hinata and Kageyama were the *perfect* match for each other. They synced well, they finally learned to get along. Face it, their competitiveness in the beginning was rough but everyone thought it was cute. Their friendship truly began to shine and everyone saw it. The trust Hinata puts into Kageyama's tosses, and the trust Kageyama puts into Hinata to spike those tosses. How they always practice together, even when the team isn't there. They always work their hardest together. Like they're trying to better each other with their own skills. It's not something that goes unnoticed. Except by them, they truly are oblivious which makes it all the more pleasing and adorable. You can't help but want them to always be together. I'm standing to the side, watching them go at it back and forth. They truly are amazing together, it's unlike anything the team has seen. If anything, their energy levels get higher as they go through each basket of volleyballs. Hinata's shirt is starting to stick to his tiny build from the sweat from all the jumps and spiking he's been doing...for what? The passed two and a half hours now...Daichi cuts in and stops them. He tells them they've done an excellent job but it's time to pack up for the day. Their chest are heaving and their breaths are heavy, they collapse to the floor. The team starts laughing a bit, they truly work so hard.
~ Daichi (3rd year Captain)
I look down at the first years shaking my head. They won't be able to have energy for actual practices if they overwork themselves this way.
"Come on you two, get your asses up! You wanted to practice, now you guys clean up." They groan, I toss them a spare set of keys, "And you guys can lock up too." Another grunt from them both. Hinata sits up, looking a little sick. Kageyama begins to stand, he fumbles and his legs almost gives out but he's able to straighten himself out. He gives a hand to Hinata, which he willingly takes.
"You two better rest well tonight, we have a practice match tomorrow." Coach Ukai told them. They must've forgotten...or remembered and wanted to go all out anyways. They got up and started picking up the volleyballs and throwing them in their proper baskets and putting them away, we all started to file out, but we waited outside until they were done. About five minutes later they came out and Kageyama tossed me the keys. I nodded at him and we all started walking. Tomorrow, we'll be having our second practice match with Nekoma.
~Tanaka (2nd year wing spiker)
Nishinoya and I walk home together considering we live fairly close. We see Hinata and Kageyama and want to say hi, but something stops us. We look at each other a grin on our faces, we hide behind a bush. Hinata says something we couldn't hear. Kageyama is looking away, obviously blushing, and Hinata is staring at him wide eyed and smiling his big, bright smile. When they pass us, they were talking quietly, about going to grab a bite to eat. We share glances again, smiling, so it's true. Kageyama does have a soft spot, and it's exclusive just for Shōyō. We get up from behind the bush, and finish walking home. When he gets to his gate I wave at him and we exchange good byes, I continue walking home.
I start thinking, that truly would be pretty damn cute. Kageyama and Hinata together. They'd be in it for the long run, they're just those kinda people. To keep on challenging each other, making each other shine, their competitiveness would keep them on their toes. Especially in a relationship. I can see it happen, then again, so does the whole team. I smile widely, and then go through my front door.
"I'm home." I greet my mother from the main hall.
~Kuroo (Nekoma "trash", middle blocker)
I lay in bed, my room dark except for the moonlight shining through my window. Kenma is staying the night. It's hard to sleep, our second match against Karasuno is tomorrow. This should be interesting.
"Kuroo...go to sleep. I'm gonna need you as my pawn tomorrow." Kenma's small voice comes from the floor. I know he's joking, yet serious, without his moves, the team would be slightly off balance. We'd still work fine, just less efficient.
"And I'm gonna need you to be my boyfriend," I joke, "but that hasn't happened yet, now has it?" I lean down smirking at him, he's blushing then covers his face with his pillow.