Sugawara sighed to himself, studying was a drag. It had been a few days since he talked to Yamaguchi. The younger player seemed to be more confident after their talk and it made Sugawara happy to help. But it had also been a few days since he acknowledged (or developed, he wasn't even sure at this point) his crush on the first year. Each practice was filled with glances at his kouhai as he made serve after serve. It was honestly becoming a problem. Oh well, as long as it doesn't interfere with my ability to play or keep up my grades, I guess it's okay. Besides, it's just a crush, I'll get over it quickly. Sugawara closed his notebook and stuck it back inside his backpack. There was gonna be no studying while his mind was thinking of other things.

"I'm gonna go out for a bit, I'll be home in an hour or so!" Sugawara called out to no one in particular. He knew at this point it wasn't needed, but he hated the thought of leaving the house without telling someone.

The third year aimlessly made his way down the street, his mind filled with thoughts of Yamaguchi. He found himself wandering towards the school and laughed softly. Even when I'm not thinking about school or volleyball I end up here. Oh well, practicing a bit won't hurt. It'll help take my mind off Yama-kun as well. Sugawara began to walk towards the club room, stopping when he heard someone move in the gym. No one should be here his late, plus I have the key in my club room locker. He quietly moved toward the gym, pressing himself against the gym doors. The sounds of volleyballs hitting the floor filled the silence of the night. Oh, thank God, it's someone on the team. But who is it? Sugawara walked into the gym, only to see the one thing that had be preoccupying his mind for days.

Yamaguchi jumped slightly when he heard someone enter the gym, "I-I can explain. I'm just getting in extra practice, I-I'll clean up when I'm do-" He stopped and sighed gratefully when he saw it was Sugawara. "I was scared it was a sensei or maybe Daichi-san. Anyway, what are you doing here?" He had begun to make his way over to where his senpai was standing, tilting his head at the blush on the third year's cheeks. Why's he blushing? Maybe he ran here? "Sugawara-san?"

"O-Oh, I was taking a walk and found myself at the school. Guess all I ever do is school and volleyball," Sugawara chuckled, rubbing the back of his head, "I figured I'd practice a bit while I was here. How'd you get the key anyway?"

"I noticed you put it in your locker in the club room, so I've been, uh, taking it at night to practice," Yamaguchi looked away in embarrassment. Now he's gonna know I've been watching him. God, how embarrassing am I? "S-Sorry I've been taking it without your permission…"

"It's okay, Yama-kun! Don't worry about. As long as you clean up when you're done, I don't mind," He smiled, taking the ball from his kouhai."Mind if I join you then?" Now's my chance to tell him. If I don't, who knows how long I'll be in a stump?

"Ah, go ahead, I don't mind. H-hey, maybe you can help me with spiking?" Yamaguchi bit his lip at the thought of practicing one-on-one with Sugawara. Ever since that day he stormed out of the gym, his heart would beat faster whenever he looked at his senpai. Everytime he thought of Sugawara he would blush, and it drove him crazy. It was just a silly crush because the third year was nice to him. That's all it was. That's all it ever would be.

"With pleasure! C'mon, let's go practice!"