Azumane's face adopted a serious expression upon seeing what was in front of him. His chest ached. Even so, he decided not to speak.

Noya knew it would be difficult to get out of this mess, specially after what happened in the gym, not long ago.

Tsukki also opted to stay silent, carefully assessing the situation.

"Can either of you explain what is happening here?" The only one who spoke was Yamaguchi.

"What you see is pretty self explanatory." Tsukki answered.

When Azumane heard that phrase, he turned around and left. He picked up his backpack from the room upstairs and simply left.

"Asahi, wait!" Nishinoya tried calling his friend, but his voice didn't reach him.

"Well, it's getting late. I should go home, too." Tsukki said as if the problem at hand had nothing to do with him.

"Hey, Tsukishima! What the fuck?!" It was unusual for Noya to curse. It only meant he was really angry and confused.

Tsukishima Kei continued with his stone-cold face: "Thank you for your hospitality today, senpai." Afterwards, he too went to pick up his bag and left without further explanation. Yamaguchi politely bowed to karasuno's libero and followed his companion.

When Noya went back to his room, all the remaining members of the study session looked at him.

"Noya, what happened? Azumane, Tsukishima and Yamaguchi left." Sugawara conveyed what everyone wanted to know.

"Ah, they said it was getting late, so... Yeah." He responded adverting his gaze.

"Oh! It really is! Guys, let's go home! I'm sick of studying already and I'm getting hungry..." Tanaka-san tried to get out of his responsibilities.

"Okay, we'll go. But don't even think of slacking off at home, you hear me Tanaka?" Suga threatened.


"Hey, Tsukki! Tsukki!" Tadashi tried reaching his friend but he didn't answer.

"Kei!" The freckled boy yelled, angrily.

Tsukishima finally snapped out: "Uh? Do you need anything?"

"Don't 'Uh' me! Were you cheating on me with Nishinoya-senpai? Was that the whole reason you wanted to ascertain if he was with Azumane-san?!"

"Ahaha, cheating on you? I'd never do that." The clever blocker burst out laughing.

"If you laugh like that, I won't be able to believe you!"

"Then... What should I do to make you believe?" Tsukki grinned.

Near where they stood, was an alleyway where barely any people walked. Tsukishima pushed the shy boy towards it and pinned him against the wall.

"Wa-was this what you were doing to Nishinoya-senpai? Do-don't come any closer!"

"You're jealous." Tsukki couldn't wash the grin off of his face. Next, to shut his partner up, he kissed him. His tongue massaging Tadashi's.

The more the boy struggled to release himself, the more rough Tsukki would be.

When their lips parted, Yamaguchi Tadashi's knees gave in and he fell on the floor. Thin lines of saliva were streaming down his mouth, his breath was heavy.

"Do you think I'm gonna let you rest?" Tsukki continued his teasing, lifting the boy's shirt and licking his slender body.


Shimizu-san had just left a convenience store when someone ran against her, throwing her shopping bags to the ground.

"Azumane-san...?"

"Manager? Ah, I'm so sorry!"

"It's okay. Where are you going in such a rush?"

Both picked up the bags from the floor and went to a nearby park afterwards. They sat on the empty swings. Actually, the park was completely vacant as the sun was already setting down.

"So, is there anything you need help with?" The girl asked, although she had a slight idea of what was going on.

"Ha-have you ever been in love, Shimizu-san?"

"I have." She answered with a sweet smile.

"What was it like?"

"It was rather one-sided... You see, I was never confident enough to confess my feelings." She stopped for a while. "Even if I had said anything it wouldn't make a difference. He was a teacher after all."

Azumane's eyes widened. He would never guess.

"That was what I used to think, though. To this day, I highly regret not telling him and not being properly rejected. I'm still trapped in the past because of it." The girl continued. "Azumane-san, whatever your feelings, try to always express them even if they might end up hurting you or the other person. That's how you build trust, by being honest."

Asahi got up and bowed to her in gratitude.

But, before he went away, Shimizu added some more advice: "Nishinoya-san does love you. He is just confused at the moment. He doesn't know how the team would react if they knew about the two of you, so he did what he did to keep appearances. Just give him some time and affection. It will all sort out, sooner or later."

"How d- How did you know?"

"I may not speak much, but I'm always watching." Shimizu smiled.


The karasuno's ace was finally at home. After a long day, a bath would be the best. He undressed himself and entered the water.

He kept thinking in the manager's words. He usually is a calm and understanding person, so why couldn't he act the same way towards Yuu?

"Tomorrow I'll ask him to properly talk with me."

Little did he know, his special person was thinking the exact same while watching the night sky.


Obs: Being in love is not always a sea of roses, problems are bound to happen. But one must be strong and be willing to fix those problems. For today's chapter, I wanted Asahi to think deeper about his relationship with Noya. Nishinoya will also have to learn what it means to be a couple, to be as one. But that will come in the next chapter.

Since I know a lot of you guys wanted me to spice things up (who am I kidding, I wanted to write these things anyway xD), I left you with a treat: Tsukki and Tadashi. I may write about other ships, another time.

Hope you liked it so far! ^^