Chapter 3: First Impressions

~ No one's POV ~

Everyone in the room stood silent not daring to do anything.

''Oh I see you guys have met Hanamaki he'll be joining us for practice today,'' Coach then threw some clothes at Hanamaki ''now go put these on. And everyone else, why are just standing around get ready!"

A chorus of voices shouting 'Yes coach' could be heard along with quick footsteps that danced around the gym.

Hanamaki left to go get changed while everyone else was getting ready to play.

He felt odd, like he didn't belong there but he hoped he could become friends with them.

After Hanamaki got changed and entered the gym the rest of the boys were already in a match - it was a 4v4 - do he decided to just sit on the side and watch.

~ Hanamaki's POV ~

I sat down on the side and watched the boys play.

They all made such a good team and the fact that they were strong in just groups of four made them even more intimidating to play against. I begin to imagine what it would be like to play with them. I've always admired this team and since I found out we were moving here I was hoping I could at least meet them, but this is so much better.

"I guess we meet again?" said a voice beside snapping me out of my thoughts.

Wait, that voice is so familiar...

I turn my head and see Matsukawa sitting next to me, I couldn't help the blush growing on my face.

"H-hi, yeah, how are you?" I was hoping he wouldn't get suspicious because of how nervous I sounded.

God I'm so pathetic.

"I'm good. I never expected you to come here let alone join volleyball but I guess I got lucky, I missed you."

He missed me?!

I could feel the blush on my face getting more intense.

How could he say something like that so casually?!

And most importantly why am I feeling all fuzzy inside?

"Ummm are you okay, you're getting really red?" he sounded concerned for me, but why?

"I'm o-" but I was stopped by the sound of a loud whistle and coach telling us to gather up.

A sigh of relief escaped my mouth as Matsukawa and I made our way over.

Thank God for that!

"Okay guys! I think it's time to see what Hanamaki over here has to offer!" he shouted while pointing at me.

I felt everyone's eyes on me, this is uncomfortable.

But that doesn't matter right now, if I want to be on this team I need to show them what I've got!

Coach put us into groups of three and told us that we're doing matches again.

My first group consisted of me, a guy named Kunimi and a guy named Sawauchi.

We were going against Watari, Kyotani and Oikawa.

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Coach blew his whistle and told us this would be our last match since it was getting late.

I was happy as well as tired - even though we only had two matches I still enjoyed being here.

For the last match I was up against Iwaizumi, Yahaba and Matsukawa.

Might as well get it over with.

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We were - finally - done with practice and everyone made their way to the changing rooms.

While getting changed I noticed Matsukawa coming over to me.

Oh no.

"Hey wanna hang out at the park, we don't have to play since we just finishes practice." he said with a smile on his face but then I realized he wasn't wearing a shirt...

I just stared at his toned chest and abs, man this guy is perfect.

"So are you coming?" his voice woke me up and I realized I hadn't responded yet.

"Yeah, of course. Sorry I was just thinking."

I scratched the back of my head awkwardly.

"Ok then, see ya!"

Then he walked away leaving me staring at his back.

I need to pull myself together.

I heard a chuckle next to me and turned to see who it was.

It was Oikawa, I groaned and continued changing.

"So I'm guessing you like him?" said Oikawa in an amused voice.

"Maybe yes, maybe no. That doesn't concern you." I finished changing and went to find Matsukawa so we could leave.

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We were at the park where we just walked around and talked to each other.

Matsukawa was very entertaining to be around, always making jokes and telling random stories, I wish this moment would last forever.

I actually managed to learn some stuff about him, like the fact that he's liked volleyball since he was five or how he managed to set up two of his friends together or even when he told me about the time he nearly drowned.

Am I becoming too obsessed with him?

Nah, and either way if I was being annoying I think he would point it out.

We stayed at the park for about three hours before I came home, ate dinner and went to sleep.

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~ Matsukawa's POV ~

It's been a week since Hanamaki came to this school and in this time he has managed to get on the team as number three, I'm proud of him since usually you have to go through quite the process so he got lucky.

Also me and him got way closer than before and we meet almost everyday to got to the park, I'm really happy I met him.

Anyway today the teacher told us that we have a project to do by the end of the month.

"So here are the groups: Maya and Teruki, Riku and Mizoguchi, Shota and Itsuki, Matsukawa and Hanamaki and last but not least Aria and Lia. You already know what to do so get started. Remember you only have until the end of the month!" and with that she went back to working on her computer.

I went up to Hanamaki and we started discussing what to do, we finally settled on making a presentation about different studies scientists have taken on people since this was Social Studies.

"So wanna come over to mine to do it?"

"Sure!"

"Great, then I'll see you this after noon. You know, after practice."

"Yep see you then."

Just after he finishes his sentence the bell went indicating my next lesson was English.

Aaaagghhh.

I hate this subject.