1 Chapter 1 - Arriving and Introductions

I walked through the school, heading to the gym, people avoiding me because of my looks. I had recently joined the Karasuno volleyball team after transferring schools and today was my first day. I opened the door to the gym right as a male with spiky orange hair missed the set that was thrown to him. I got into the position to receive the ball, hitting in back towards the two that were practicing. The orange haired males eyes light up and stare at me as I walk over to a silver haired male who sat on the sidelines. "Hello?" I mumbled, causing the silver haired male to turn his head. "Oh! Hello! Who might you be?" He asked me, looking up from where he sat. "I'm...Kazuki Tetsuro. I just transferred and sent in a form to join." I mumbled again. I was so quiet that it was surprising that the silver haired male heard me, almost no one could. "Oh! Hold up, let's get the captain and call everyone together for introductions." He said with a soft smile, causing me to smile a little under my mask.

The silver haired male walked to a black haired male saying something before he nodded. "Everyone! Gather around!" The black haired male said. I was pulled to where all the members sat, and I looked down shyly. "Everyone, this is Kazuki. Please introduce yourselves." The man, who I now knew as Daichi said. 

After all the introductions I was given the same jacket as the rest of the volleyball members. I bowed to all of them, saying a quiet 'thank you'. A few of the more energetic members yelled for me to put the jacket so I slipped it on, looking down. "Okay everyone, on the count of three. 1...2...3!"

"WELCOME TO THE KARASUNO HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TEAM!" They all yelled, making me jump and stiffen up, trying to find some words to say.

After the little incident, everyone sat in a semicircle around me and asked questions. 

"What position do you play?!"

"What school did you transfer from?" 

"Are you related to Kuroo Tetsuro?" 

Many questions like that came and I answered them in a quiet voice. The two beside me, Daichi and Sugawara, both had to tell the others my answers.

"What did he say?" A few asked, Sugawara telling them what I said.

"He said that he is a middle blocker. He transferred here from Aoba Johsai, and yes, Kuroo is his older brother."

Everyone gasped. "Really!?" 

I nodded, tensing up when I heard a more gruff like voice speak. "What's goin' on here?" They asked. "Oh, we were all just getting to know our newest member." Sugawara told the older man. 

I felt as a pair of eyes bore a hole in the back of my head, making me shake a little. "You mean that kid? Seriously?" Daichi nodded and the older man hummed in response. "Well, practice is over so get ready to head home. Make sure to sleep well, we have a practice match tomorrow with Nekoma. New kid, this will be your chance to show us what you have." The man said before leaving. 

"Kazuki?" I heard Daichi call from beside me. I looked to the side, meeting his gaze. "Do you think you could play in the starting line up?" He asked, startling me. "Oh, um, yeah.." I mumbled, watching as he smiles. "Great. Go home, rest, and come around 7 for morning practice. We need to have an idea of what you are capable of." He told me as everyone stood up, including me. I nodded and they all left to change out of their sweaty clothes. I waved as they went to change before grabbing my bag and leaving. 

Kuroo's probably wondering where I am.

I thought, walking to the house that me and my brother shared. When I got there he was waiting at the door. "Where were you?" He asked, a flare on his face. "I was with the volleyball team. We play you tomorrow so good luck." I told him, taking off my mask, revealing my scared lips. I got bullied a lot back in middle school and many scars never went away, that's why I cover my mouth. I always received a lot of punches to the mouth.

Kuroo nodded and went inside after me, both of us grabbing our gym stuff and going to Nekoma's gym since it was still light out. Kuroo somehow convinced them to let us practice so we went ahead and practiced spikes and receives. 

Little did we know, a few people from Karasuno followed us. They stared at me and my brother as we practiced. 

Then, out of nowhere, a really loud brunette that I know all two well burst through the doors yelling the nickname he gave me. 

I quickly pulled out my phone yelling at him. "Iwa-chan is on speed dial!" I yelled at the male, holding up my phone and he stopped in his spot and pouted. "You're so mean Kazu-chan~!" He whined, walking towards me instead of running full speed with his arms open. 

I sighed. "What do you want Oikawa?" I asked him, my phone still clutched in my hand. "Aww, am I not allowed to visit my precious Kazu-chan?" He said, grinning. "Since when was I yours?" I asked him, anger evident in my voice. He pouted again and started getting closer. I secretly pressed the button on my phone hoping that Iwa-chan shows up quickly. 

Right as Oikawa jumped at me, he was hit in the head with a volleyball. I lightly smiled and bowed to my savior. "Thanks Iwa-chan."

"No problem Kazuki-san." The shorter male said before grabbing Oikawa by the back of his shirt, scolding him while hitting him on the head every now and then. "I'll come back again my precious Kazu-chan!" He yelled as he was dragged away.

I sighed, grumbling as I turned to Kuroo. "Wanna keep practicing?" He asked, holding the volleyball in his hands. I shook my head. "No, he ruined my mood." I mumbled, going over to where my bag is sitting on the bench. A tall white haired male was sitting by there so I sat next to him. I tilted my head down and glanced at him. "Hey.." I mumbled, causing him to look down at me in a startled manor. He nodded and stared at me. I hadn't seen him around before so it was extremely awkward, especially with him staring at me so intently. "Um.." I muttered, looking away. 

"You look like Tetsuro-san." He said abruptly. "Except you are the complete opposite." I hummed in response and Kuroo came over to me. "Let's go Kazuki." I nodded and stood up, going to grab my stuff. I looked to the tall male before shyly waving, mumbling a 'bye' before walking away with Kuroo.

We arrived home and went our separate ways, preparing ourselves for the next day. 

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