Thinking my day couldn't get any worse; I was proved wrong. I find out I have a test I'm not prepared for, I fall in the hallway in front of everyone on my way to practice, and the worst of them all is that at practice, for some unknown reason, we are pairing up and my partner is beautiful, stupid Tsukishima. I groaned and gave the coach a hateful stare. I really think he does this on purpose. I hear someone clear their throat near me and turn to see Tsukishima. He seemed a bit nervous about something and wouldn't look at me directly. It was weird and I could tell he wanted to say something.

"Um, I just wanted to a-"

"Tsukishima!"

Damnit Yamaguchi! I watched as Tsukishima pulled his attention away from me to turn to Yamaguchi. I tried to hear what they were talking about but couldn't, since they were so close. I felt a little hurt and jealous at their close contact. When they were done talking Tsukishima started to turn towards me but not before him and Yamaguchi exchanged smiles. My heart stopped at the sight because I never get to see him smile and the first time I do it's not directed at me, but someone else. I felt so much pain and was starting to feel sick. I guess it showed on my face because Tsukishima was standing in front of me bending over so he could see my face.

"Hey, you sick or something?"

I shook my head and waited for the nausea to pass before vocalizing my answer

"No, I'm fine"

He stood back up and gave me an uncaring look; I did my best to smile.

"Oh, what were you going to say to me earlier?"

I knew it was important and it sounded as if he was going to apologize, which gave me some hope and happiness.

"Hmm, it was nothing forget about it."

My face dropped as I did my best not to break down.

"Are you sure you're okay? Maybe you should sit down."

I couldn't speak because if I did a sob would come out, so I just nodded my head and went to sit down, or that was the plan. Instead of sitting down my body moved on its own and took me outside. I heard several people call my name but I kept going. My walk started to turn into a run, as I ran through the school grounds I felt someone grab my hand and pull me into their chest. I didn't really care who it was, I just broke down crying.

"Why does he hate me so much?!"

Whoever it was didn't mind and held me without speaking while patting my head. When my crying turned to little hiccups of sobs I decided to look up and see who it was. My guess was either Kageyama or Sugawara. I looked up and was completely shocked,

"C-Coach Ukai!?"

He grinned at me before his expression got serious.

"Hinata"

"Y-yes?"

"If you're being bullied it's best to t-"

"Wait, no. I'm not being bullied."

He looked skeptical and stared at me to detect if I was lying.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes"

He let out a long sigh.

"That's good"

His posture became more relaxed and he was smiling but I could tell he was still worried.

"Then what's wrong?"

"Nothing"

He raised an eyebrow at me and snorted

"Hinata, you've been weird these last couple of days and you just cried on me for about five minutes. I'm pretty positive something is wrong."

I looked away from and stared at the ground while playing with my hands.

"Umm well, it's awkward to talk to my coach about it."

"Just try."

It was my turn to look skeptical but I decided to tell him.

"Alright, so I have feelings for someone on the team but I feel like he doesn-"

"Ok you were right, this is awkward."

"See, I told you."

He sighed and smiled nervously at me.

"Well ok, umm why don't you just be straightforward like you always are?"

"It's not that easy."

He sighed

"It never is"

I thought the conversation was over and was about to suggest that we head back to the gym, but he apparently had something else to say

"Who?"

"Excuse me?"

"Who is it?"

I paled and then blushed.

"That's well, it's you know"

"No, I don't know."

I was pretty positive that I was a deep scarlet now and that he was doing this on purpose.

"It's… Tsukishima"

He seemed surprised by my answer.

"I..really didn't expect that."

"No one does"

He looked at me thoughtfully before nodding his head agreeing with whatever he was thinking about.

"I know it's none of my business who you date but as your coach I don't want you to let it affect the team, no matter what happens between you two. Do you understand?"

"Yes, sir."

He smiled at me before patting my head.

"but that doesn't mean I won't be cheering for you."

I looked up and felt really happy at those words.

"Thank you"

He smiled at me

"Aright, lets head back. Everyone is probably worried."