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It has only been two weeks and life was getting extremely chaotic for M/N in Inarizaki. After the whole fiasco in the locker room with Atsumu, the whole Miya twins feud had somewhat mellowed out(thank god).

Of course, both Osamu and Atsumu weren't all buddy-buddy again all of a sudden, but they had appeared to revert back to how they were beforehand. Still filled with playful fights and rivalry here and there.

M/N isn't completely sure as to what occurred between them but he was delighted that things had finally begun to cool down for them. Plus he had finally completed his mission and is only focused on doing up his daily quests to make up for all the points that he'd lost to pay for his expensive hospital bill.

Furthermore, M/N had finally gotten to calling and texting his friends in Miyagi (to the delight of Oikawa and even Kageyama).

Realistically, all would've been perfect if only there wasn't a materialized X gazing at M/N with such an annoyingly smug look plastered on his face.

"Stop staring at me like that you little bug!" M/N yells out as he falls back onto his bed.

X only dismisses M/N with a wave,  "Oh don't be so dramatic M/N."

"I am not!" M/N fervently denies it as he crosses his arms.

X rolls his eyes at his player's childish behavior despite having such a demanding aura outside. "Stop acting like a kid. What happened to your whole 'good boy~' shenanigans?"

"SHUT UP. THAT WAS MY INNER SHAME, DON'T SAY THAT." M/N covers his face in his palms in mortification.

Honestly, it was hard to believe that this was the same person who literally radiated dominance.

"Well the Miya twins certainly enjoyed it so..." X taunts as he looks on at his player in amusement.

M/N whines in embarrassment opting to swat X away aggressively as X looms closer towards him to tease him more.

X laughs boisterously, "HAHAHAHA, why so shy M/N? You literally have the most sought-after players in Inarizaki wrapped around your finger. And even more so, multiple hot volleyball players back at Miyagi who are basically inescapable from the palms of your hands. You should be proud."

M/N muffles his screams into his pillow in response, clearly not reciprocating X's opinion.

"Oh come on, it's just what I expected in my chosen player, hm?" X almost purrs as he hovers over the face flat M/N.

But as fate would have it, just as M/N flips himself over to give X a piece of his mind, he was greeted with an alluring sight that even he had trouble containing himself.

X was above him, both of X's lean arms caging him to the bed. His messy tousled blonde locks falling just beneath his eyes as the glistening hazelnut orbs seem to pierce straight into M/N's soul.

X was breathtaking. Both literally and figuratively as M/N swore he forgot how to breathe even if it was just for a second.

Holy.
Why hadn't M/N realise how excruciatingly hot his system guide was? Yes, he knew that X was good looking but damn, this was a whole new level even for M/N who is surrounded by ravishing Volleyball players.

Getting his words caught in his throat, X witnessing M/N struggling to speak finally decided to pull himself up, shifting to stand by his bed, keeping a distance.

An inaudible whine left M/N's throat the instant X withdrew but he wasn't about to let X have the satisfaction, and thus he ignored the minor twinge of disappointment that sprouted in his heart.

"You know, I'm getting irritated." X suddenly speaks out, his voice crisp and clear.

Finally shaking off the X-induced stupor, M/N asks, "Why is that?"

"Well, what about me?" X whispers out softly.

M/N didn't manage to catch X's sacred words, "I'm sorry? Could you repeat that?"

X covers up his moment of emotional vulnerability with a taunt, switching the subject, "Oh? I didn't know you were deaf too M/N. What a shame."

M/N was confused at X's change in demeanor but he was used to this X. Thus he paid it no mind, proceeding to get mad at X, "Hah?! What did you say, X? Come here!"

X stuck out his tongue as he mocks M/N, prompting a whole wild goose(X) chase.

Despite the energetic scene, sadly, it would mean that M/N hadn't understood X's feelings(neither of them did). It was depressing, but it wasn't like it would bear any fruits anyways, right?

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Kunimi rolls in his bed as he sighs to himself for the tenth time in five minutes. He was just having a casual conversation with M/N through text. All was light and peppy until a looming realization hit Kunimi in the face.

Kunimi was absolutely delighted to receive a text from M/N. It had only been two weeks since his close friend's departure from Miyagi but to him, it felt like it was ages ago. So to see M/N's name flash across his notifications made him squeal out in excitement.

Things were going well as they updated each other on their current lives(with M/N purposefully hiding certain details obviously), but the conversation was smooth with no signs of awkwardness until M/N had asked a question that made Kunimi's heart stop.

'You doing alright?'

What a simple question.
It was one that was so easy that it actually made Kunimi pause. Was he doing okay?

Physically, he was fine. Emotionally, he was doing decently as well. So why did he hesitate? Wasn't his answer obvious? Kunimi didn't understand.

It was all so confusing for Kunimi that he had to actually place his phone down for a moment just to think about it. It was really really odd. What was wrong with him?

Then it hit him.
He misses M/N.

It wasn't that before their text Kunimi hadn't realise that he missed M/N, but it was only now did Kunimi actually had the time and capacity to truly think, and admit it.

Was he alright? Mostly.
Nothing could curb Kunimi's yearn for M/N to return back to Miyagi. It was difficult to not see or interact with his beloved for so long after all.

Kunimi's feelings towards the ravenette couldn't be contained. But he knew he had to keep it within. Especially when he saw the looks in his senpais eyes whenever M/N was around or even when his name was merely mentioned.

Kunimi recognized those shining orbs. It was exactly like his. Therefore, he knew. He knew. And thus he must hide. It hurt, but he needed to seal his love away.

"What has my life become?" Kunimi sighs as he picks up his phone again only to stare blankly at M/N's text, still in a daze.

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Author's note:
Hello my dear readers, I'm here! I've been busy damn... I seriously want to quit my job but contract things✨.

Anyways in addition to my stress from work, I have been stressed over my grades. Y'all should know that I graduated last year and the results of my national examinations just came out, let me tell you I'M SCREWED. WHAT TO DO??? I'm going to die 😭.

Also, I recently got scammed like $89, don't remind me... Don't ask me why... I did. I really am not on a good roll these days. Now I'm broke and sad yay.

Moving on, I hope you guys liked this chapter, it's more of a filler and there will probably be fewer steamy scenes in the near future cause I can't have M/N whoring around :).

So, as per usual please don't mind any errors and if you'd like to support me please do donate to me at https://ko-fi.com/starstarcheers it'll be exceptionally helpful to me, especially at this time. <3

Stay safe and

Stay happy readers! (っ.❛ ᴗ ❛.)っ

P.S.

Special thanks to carlazarceno and MyAnimeAu (Jay) for the awesome fanarts! They're amazing 😢🎆🤩!

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Credits to: carlazarceno

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Credits to: MyAnimeAu