KAGEYAMA

"Yachi, why are we here?" I asked with my arms folded standing outside of her little red Toyota corolla her mother brought her this past summer. Yachi clicks on her alarm with her blonde bob hair cut blowing in the slight November night breeze.

"Kageyama, I told you we need show some school spirit!" she exclaimed. "The guys are already here and have seats saved for us. Thanks to you dragging your heels we're a little behind." I roll my eyes. We should be practicing for our upcoming season. We don't have time to be watching other games, no offense.

I follow behind Yachi to purchase tickets before heading into the school gym. Our high school Karasuno has two gyms. One is for practicing and the other is for actual games such as this one. I look around surprised by how many people are here. I spot Daichi along with Noya up in the middle of the blenchers. Noya can never be missed with his blonde streak in the front always being the center of attention. His hair is always spiked but I think he started to do it to appear taller when he was younger. Daichi is pretty average looking include the fact we are both tall for our age. Great and we have to climb over people. Yachi and I climb our way over to them.

"Took you long enough," stated Noya when we got closer. "We had people trying to sit here."

"Sorry," apologized Yachi. "This one was not trying to come to the game."

"It's the first game of the season," stated Daichi. "Don't worry we won't be going to any more of these. We must get ready for our season."

"Thank you," I replied as I sat down annoyed slightly. I look at the score board and things seem to not look too bad. We're ahead by 6 points.

"You think we would be any good at basketball?" asked Noya leaning over resting his arms on his knees.

"I would like to think so," replied Daichi. "It's just not my passion." I snort.

"You think you stand a good chance with your height?" I asked.

"Aww, you know better than that," cooed Noya. "This height is how people get wrecked by me." I smirk because he is telling the truth. As the Libera on our team he is also our shortest member but the deadliest. Sad part is he has gotten a bit taller since our 1st year. He went from 160cm to 178cm. I look on the court and I recognize most of the players from school in passing.

"This is so exciting!" exclaimed Yachi looking around. "Look at all this school spirit!" It is more people here than when we have our volleyball games for sure but it doesn't bother me. "I should have brought a pom pom." Noya chuckles. I look ahead at the game as it fast paced, if I blinked I would probably miss something.

I gaze at the players on the bench feeling sorry for them. I can't imagine being benched, I would hate that with all I have to give to our games. Who is the fidgety redhead? He looks small compared to the remaining players but the most eager. He has his fist balled up and eyes wide as he is watching what's happening on the court.

"What's with that short guy?" I ask Yachi. Yachi follows my eyes.

"Oh you mean Hinata Shoyo," she replied. "He is in my English class and we talk often. He is actually pretty good, you should have seen him last year."

"Last year?" I question because I didn't know Yachi was so into sports. She nods before continuing.

"Yeah," she replied. "I like to go to all of the first games for any of the school activities. Last year I know they were in the play offs but lost with one game to head to the finals."

"Ouch," stated Noya before looking at me. "I'm sure you remember our first year." Clearly, we were new to the team along with Daichi. The team was going through growing pains with a lot of 3rd years graduating. We didn't even place at all. Last year we placed but didn't go to the finals. Hmm sounds familiar. I frown at the memory. I'm still bitter over what happen.

The coach with dark hair and glasses walks up to Hinata and says something. He stands up taking off his jacket. His smile is so wide I think I can see every single tooth he has. He jogs over to his other team mates. I notice the tall red head with Tendou on the back of his jersey smirk. They must know something we don't as his team mood shifts when the little guy comes to join them. I read the jersey of the remaining players, Sugawara, Tanaka, and Yamaguchi.

I sit up as they start the clock. Sugawara gets the ball at tip off. I must admit he has some decent speed. The opposing player was way too slow in my opinion. Sugawara is looking for an open player, he decides to pass the ball to Tanaka who receives the ball making a 3 point shot with ease. These guys aren't bad at all. I become engaged in game I don't even realize this until it is half time. What! No! We…I mean they need to catch up. They are only down by 3 points currently.

"Man this game is intense," stated Noya stretching. "Anybody want any snacks?"

"I could use a drink or something," I state standing up. I sit my coat down as we see the lights deem as the dance squad jogs to the floor.

"Damnit," hissed Noya. "We're going to miss the cheerleaders."

"It's not like you haven't seen them before," I replied making my way down the blenchers trying not to step on anyone. This was not a well thought out design. We get to the bottom and I follow Noya.

"I wish they would have stuff like this at our games," he states. "I swear football and basketball always gets all the fun stuff."

"Like cheerleaders," I drone stuffing my hands my hands in my jeans.

"Yeah!" exclaimed Noya. I see a line to this small window that I guess is where they keep the refreshments. It's set up as if we are at a real game. "What are you getting?" I look over the menu quickly that is posted to the right of the window.

"I just want a lemonade," I state.

"I was thinking nachos and a soda," he stated.

"Sure you should be eating that with practice around the corner,"

"I will burn it off don't worry," smiled Noya. The line moves quickly and I'm glad because I want to visit the restrooms before the game starts back up. We get our items and I split up from Noya to go to the bathroom. I head off down the hall towards the closest restrooms. Alright since it's Friday tomorrow I think I will spend the time working on my serves. I have gotten a little taller and have been hitting the weights and I wonder if that has increased my power at all.

Arriving finally, I take care of business washing my hands with the decently scented soap. I know some schools that have nasty smelling ones and I hate how the smell takes forever to come off my hands. I get close to the door when it flies open and I'm hit by something powerful knocking me to ground. I land on my back with the wind flying out of my lungs.

I'm gasping for air since the wind had been knocked out of me. I hear barfing followed by wetness and gross scents. I look up and see Hinata. He has turned his head and is barfing on the floor. This little guy only knocked the wind out of me because he caught me off guard! He seems like he is finally empty and I see his face go red as he turns to face me.