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For the first time in your life, you want to stab your own self instead of Oikawa.

"Masumi-chan." His voice is different. Not the usual, happy-go-lucky, annoying voice. This time, it's a voice you don't even recognize.

"Y-yes."

Oikawa's lips part open slightly, before they close again; as if he wanted to say something, but decided otherwise. His eyes shut tight before he exhales, stuffing both his hands into his coat pocket. Without another word, he walks past you, back to the building.

A chill runs down your spine when you recall something Mei had told you some days ago. 'Tooru looks... scary when he's bummed.' This time, he didn't only look bummed, he looked... 'mad'.

You couldn't decide which was worse, and impulsively, you turn around to see him taking his steps up to the front yard. "Oikawa-san!" Dammitkawa again, making you do things you probably would never have done in the first place.

He stops walking, and the fact that he doesn't turn around makes you slightly frustrated. Not at the boy, but at yourself for not being able to say something that would make him do so.

'Why is he acting like such a spoiled brat?'

"Oikawa-san..." You repeat, taking a couple steps towards him. He still stands in his spot, not moving a muscle, and for once... You desperately want to see his face.

"Aren't you going with Mei? For shopping?"

"You didn't come, so I didn't feel like going." His reply is so low that you can barely hear him. But you did, and you gulp, not knowing what to do or say.

And Oikawa; he doesn't wait for you to say anything, either. Hands still in his pockets, he enters the building and disappears from your plane of vision.

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"Ah, Masumi! Good Morning!"

It was always very refreshing thing to come across Sugawara in the mornings. He would always, not matter what the day was, give a beautiful smile and wish you a good day ahead. Of everyone Mei had ever gone out with, Sugawara was your favorite, and you hoped the setter thought the same, about Mei.

"Morning, Suga-san." You say, pausing from your dash. When you glance at your wristwatch, there is still a few minutes for the bus to arrive. "Can I wait here with you, while you wait for Mei?" "Of course." Sugawara replies, a slight flush of red spreading across his face. "Is school going well?" You give him a nod, leaning against the wall like your senior has been doing so well. Wiping some dust on your skirt, you press your shoes together.

"You look like something is bothering you."

"No wonder they call you Sugamama."

"E-eh?" He cries, scratching his cheek a little while breaking into a smile. "Well, you're Mei's sister. I want you to know that you are important to me too. Not just because of the sibling thing, but as a friend too."

"Thank you, Suga-san. I'm glad you and Mei are dating. I really am." You reply, smiling back at him. "I just don't feel well."

"You should take some medicine then, or go see a doctor. Can we walk you to the hospital?" You shake your head, laughing a little at the motherly aura that began to spread around him. "Well, if it makes you feel better... Come visit Karasuno later today. Coach Ukai will be away for some errands and he asked us to practice on our own for the day. I asked the girls for some help with tosses, but we're still low on hands."

"Eh? Can I really come?"

"Yup!" Sugawara replies, giving a big thumbs up. "I'm sure Hinata is dying to see you again."

You can feel a smile spreading on your face. Hinata was such a precious little boy, you wanted to protect his smile at any cost. 'Hmm, maybe I should bring some curry buns for him and Tobio when I go...' You are thinking this when you hear footsteps down the stairs. You and Sugawara lean away from the wall and turn to see Mei coming down the steps-

With Oikawa.

"Oh, Mr. Refresh- 'Oh'." Oikawa stops dead when he sees you beside Sugawara. Not knowing how else to react, you can only stare back at him.

"Er... We're getting late, Mei. Shall we head off?"

"Ah! Yes. Bye, Masumi... Tooru."

And the couple flees, while you both stood, still gaze interlocked. Oikawa has unusually large eyelashes. Why hadn't you noticed that earlier? Maybe because you had been too busy sprinting off as soon as you catch sight of him, for one. This was not the best opportunity to watch his eyelashes.

Oikawa slightly purses his lips, before he too, walks off.

The entire bus ride was awkward, stuffy, and uncomfortable while you sat... at least ten seats in front of Oikawa's. You knew you got annoyed when he was around and spoke and bugged you...

But you weren't sure you liked this Oikawa.

In fact, this Oikawa sincerely scared you.