My mind was still reeling after hearing Hinata's announcement. I knew he had offers from everywhere. But Brazil? I never heard him discussing that as an option. So, I was really thrown off guard when he had told me.

Of course, I put on a brave face and reacted the way any supportive girlfriend would be expected to act. I hugged him close and congratulated him while he bounced up and down with excitement spilling the details.

We had walked home together that evening and he had kissed me goodnight and taken off for his house. I was left alone in my thoughts and emotions. I could feel my heart ripping through my chest. I had always been the one to pick up and relocate. That's why I refused to become attached or have relationships. Now, look where I'd gotten myself. I'd gotten too close to the sun, and finally been burned.

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Hinata's POV

As I walked home, I couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed in Vanji's reaction. I had expected a fight, or some sort of outburst protesting my decision. But, it was almost like she wasn't concerned about my basically moving across the ocean. It stung, I couldn't lie.

I quickly wiped some stray tears and hurried inside.

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Vanji's POV

I had completely zoned out throughout my English class and hadn't noticed my phone was buzzing inside my book bag. After the third notification, I quickly opened my bag and carefully opened my messages to ensure my teacher didn't notice me texting:

Yachi: Heyy so the third years are going to be hosting a little party to celebrate the team's win and our upcoming graduation :) you're coming right??

Me: Do I have a choice????

Yachi: Absolutely NOT

Me: guess it's settled then

Yachi: Did Hinata not mention anything?

Me: Nope...

Yachi: You ok?? :(

Me: I'm fine.. just having a hard time gripping reality on things

Yachi: come over after classes. Girl talk!!

Me: K

Since that day, Hinata was unusually unavailable. I assumed it was just him being busy with planning for his move. Honestly, it was probably better he was preoccupied. I had become a complete mess. I rarely had an appetite and could hardly sleep. The more time passed, the closer his graduation and departure would be.

Hinata still walked me to classes and sat with me during lunch. But, everything just felt like we were simply going through the motions. Noticing this terrified me. The thought of losing him made a knot form in my throat.

I hurried over to Yachi's without even waiting on Hinata and Kageyama. I didn't want either of them listening in on any conversations Yachi and I had. By the time I'd arrived, Yachi had gathered tons of snacks (a lot of them being my favorites) and had our favorite TV series pulled up on her streaming account.

We both had been meaning to have another girls' night but with the volleyball schedule and other events, chances had slipped by. And now, here we both were. Yachi also graduating soon. We both had bonded so much throughout the season and she was truly my ONLY girl friend. I knew I'd miss having these moments of vulnerability. Around the guys I always had to have a thick skin, but, with Yachi, I could soften a little and become a little more girlish which I didn't mind.

While Yachi was putting my hair into rollers (not my favorite pastime, but I knew she loved experimenting with my long hair), I didn't notice a sigh escape my lips:

"You know he didn't tell anyone about Brazil right?" Yachi chimed in.

"Wait, what?" I jolted.

"Mhmm," she mumbled through the bobby pin between her teeth, "Not even Kageyama. He told everyone after he told you. You were the first person he announced it to. We were all shocked regardless."

I tensed at the new information. Why would he be so secretive? Not only with me but the others as well.

Yachi beamed over her handiwork, "Now, let's get you dressed. The party's at 9 tonight."

"Where's it at exactly?" I asked puzzled.

"It's going to be at some clubhouse Tsukishima's older brother rented out for the team," she said., "The guys also invited a bunch of their old friends from other teams to come too."

Hm... this should be interesting.

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