Seat mates, Cell mates, or Soulmates?
Chapter 5
Tags: Tsukishima x fem reader, enemies/rivals to lovers, instigator x instigator, lowkey tsundere x tsundere, partly smau but mainly written, slow burn, stereotypical ‘girly’ interests
Warnings: some swearing, please tell me if I missed something
Currently ongoing
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What happens when two seemingly polar opposites are put right beside each other in class? Reader is a talkative girl with a smart mouth. Despite her quick words, she loves romance. Tsukishima is….himself. When they’re assigned seats next to each other, will they get along?
Y/n’s POV
This week felt like it took a million years to pass. With Stingeyshima beside me in my classes, it felt even worse. Finally, though, it’s Sunday. Now I get to surround myself with my friends! I sigh dreamily at the thought, pulling myself out of bed. After I get ready I need to go to the craft store to pick some things up. I’m meeting the rest of the girls there too.
Once I’m dressed for the day, I go downstairs to see my brother and his friends already there. “Where’s mom and dad?” Kenji glances up briefly from the game he’s playing with his friends. “They’re running some errands. They left earlier this morning when I got up.” I hum softly and head to the kitchen. Their game ended and Kenji led them to the table. “You know, you’re like the best sister ever. Have I told you that recently? If I haven’t, I should do it more often because you’re sooo great.” I notice him elbowing his friends and whisper something to them. His best friend- Ritsu Sasaki- chimes in too. “Yeah, you’re always so nice, kind, and caring.” “Do you guys want something?” Kenji beams at that, “Just breakfast. Please! You’re so good at cooking and mom and dad haven’t taught me yet.” I tilt my head slightly, acting as if I’m thinking it through. “Hmm, okay.”
“This is not what I meant by the way.” I laugh slightly as I glance over at Kenji. I had pulled some old aprons I had from when I was way more into baking and everyone thought that was a perfect gift. Right now, I have him and his 3 friends in the aprons helping me cook. “What, do you think I’m your maid or something? This is a good learning moment for all of you.” I instruct one of his friends with a buzz cut to get my ingredients out. “No offense (Y/n)-san, but how is this helpful?” Sasaki is getting more and more like Kenji. At first he was more quiet, but I guess he’s been around so long that he’s grown more comfortable. “You’re not going to be a lazy bum in the future. Not if I can help it, at least.”
We make soufflé pancakes, and everyone seems pleased with their work. The group talks about whatever is happening at their school right now while I finish up my pancake. I check the time after drying my plate off. “Don’t do anything stupid while no one is here. I’m heading to that one cute craft store, and Aika’s house, so I won’t be too far away.” I grab my purse and check to make sure I have my wallet, phone, and keys. “Yeah, yeah. We’re not dumb. We’ll be inside playing video games until mom and dad come back home.” “Mkay, bye!” “Bye!” They all wave bye and I do too.
Afterwards, I head out of the house and jog to the store. Aika’s probably already there, I bet. She’s so punctual. Then again, it could be because she got her brother to drop her off.
I arrive at the same time as Kimura and Mizuno. Aika gets up from the bench she was sitting on and walks closer to us. “I’m so glad you guys are here now! I was scared I’d get charged with loitering.” “Haven’t you only been here for like, 3 minutes before us?” Kimura tilts her head slightly. Her hair is pulled back into a ponytail. Aika twists one of her curls around her finger a little nervously. “Yeah, but some older couple gave me a dirty look.”
We wait a few minutes when we see Miruka and Miori walk our way. They both wave with a grin when they see us. “Hey!” “Did we keep you guys long?” We head inside as we make small talk and we all grab a shopping basket. “What do you guys plan on making?” I ask, looking at a wheel of lace before adding it to my cart. “Definitely some hair accessories. They save so many bad hair days,” Aika says, grabbing some headbands. “Oooh that’s a good idea. I’m making keychains for my bag,” Kimura adds.
Once we’re done, we head to the checkout. We ring up our items and bag them. Afterwards, we head back outside. “Wait! I told my brother to pick us up after we were done. I texted him in the store, so he should be here any minute now.” Aika placed her arm out while she was talking to stop us from walking. Soon enough, an SUV pulls up to the store and Aika’s brother- Sakuto- rolls down the window. “Get in losers, we’re going shopping.” “Sakuto, you’re not Regina George.” Aika sighs while opening the doors for us. “Ugh! Do you know what everyone says about you? They say that you’re a homeschooled jungle freak, that’s a less hot version of me!” “I should’ve never shown you that movie.” “Aika, I would’ve watched it regardless, no matter if you showed it to me or not.” He makes sure we’re all buckled before pulling off.
Aika and Sakuto look very much like each other, and their mom. They both have curly hair and light brown skin. Plus, they have matching moles on their right cheek. “Aika, you’re using me as your personal limo service, you know?” “Thanks for that, by the way.” He turns on the radio to some rock station. “Sakuto-kun! This music stinks!” Miori wails from the back, clamping her ears shut. He turns up the music more. “Huh? I can’t hear you over my music!” The rest of the ride is pretty peaceful and filled with small talk.
We got to Aika’s house and headed straight to her room. Her room is ocean themed and it’s so cute! She has jellyfish decorations around the room and led lights. “My sewing machine is on that desk.” She sets down her bags and plops down on the floor. We all lay down around her and get to work. Someone plays ‘Perfect Night’ by Le Sserafim. Everything is so perfect, especially after how the school week went.
The conversation is relatively light as we work on our crafts. We’ve all just been laughing and showing our work to each other. Mizuno and Kimura are whispering something to each other. I’m glad they’re not completely alone. It’d suck to have to third wheel a friend group. “If I tell you guys something, would you tell anyone?” Mizuno speaks up and sets her current bracelet aside. “I mean, as long as you didn’t murder someone without a reason. Or cheat on someone.” Miruka says, setting her work aside too. “No, nothing like that. It’s just…do you guys know Okuno? In class 1-5?” We shake our heads no. “Oh, well I like him, since like, my 2nd year in middle school. I hope this year he finally asks me out.” There’s a chorus of affirmation as the conversation switches to love.
“Do any of you guys have a crush?” Aika immediately averts her gaze and flushes at the question. Miori grabs her shoulder lightly and shakes it. “Oh, now you have to tell us!” “Please, I don’t want to even say I like someone yet. I just think he’s cute. Besides, we barely know each other, so it’d be kinda shallow if I said I had a crush on him.” Miruka nods while stroking her imaginary beard. “So wise, Aika.” Kimura switches her gaze to me. “You know, you and your seat mate would look so cute together.” Miori is quick to sneer. She looks at Kimura with disgust. “Seriously?! Tsukishima is such a jerk! My precious (Y/n) and him would NEVER be compatible!” She sticks out her tongue and points at it to make a point. Miruka shifts slightly with a sly grin. “I don’t know, to me it sounds like enemies to lovers.”
Mizuno tilts her head to the left. “Miruka san, are you an otaku?” Miruka scoffs and rolls her eyes. “Me? An otaku? Never! That’s such a nerdy thing to do.” Most of the girls nod in agreement. I fall back from the conversation. I can never tell them that I read shojo manga. They’d think I was a total geek! Miori already says that because I’m in an advanced class, but telling them I’m kind of an otaku would be the cherry on top.
“Anyways, though, you and Tsukishima are going to fall in love. I’m calling it now.” Miruka redirects the conversation back to me. “I’d rather die alone than even think about Tsukishima in a positive light. The only good thing about him is his friend Yamaguchi.” Miruka hums in a knowing manner. “Tonight I’m going to write it down in my journal.” My head snaps to her direction. “No, don’t!” Mizuno and Kimura look at each other with furrowed eyebrows and slightly frowns before turning to us. “What’s wrong with her journal?” “Almost everything she writes in there comes true.” Aika says, looking a little nervous and scared. “It’s cause my sister is a witch!” Miruka hits Miori in the head with a pillow.
Afterwards, everything is fine. We all talk about regular things, and my alleged love life is swept under a rug. I prop my head in my hands.“What clubs are you guys joining?” “So glad you asked.” Miruka shuffles through her work and holds up a poster. “I’m running for class president.” She passes out election pins. “Make sure to vote for me.” I smile and pin it to my shirt. “I’m taking photography. My scrapbook will be so full by the end of the year!” Aika fiddles with some paper, making an origami swan. “I’m doing choir. I heard Okuno is taking it too, so hopefully we’ll be together!” “I’ll do track. I don’t think I’ll cut my hair, though.” Kimura brings her ponytail to the front and plays with it. “Obviously volleyball.” Miori shrugs while finalizing a bracelet. “I’m going to do cheerleading again.” “Lucky, the outfits are so cute.” I smile slightly. “I know. It’s my second favorite part after the actual cheering.”
Eventually, we all pack up and leave. We say bye to Aika who walks us out until we split up. As I walk alone, I slip in my headphones. I already finished the first part of the romance audio book I got, so now I’m on part two. I get to chapter 2 when I get home. I can hear noise coming from the back, so I skip off my headphones and head to the backyard. There, my brother and his friends are playing volleyball. Kenji and Ritsu see me and wave me over. “(Y/n) san, you should be the referee.” I walk over and set my bag in a chair. “What am I even supposed to do?” They show me the poses for refereeing, and that’s what I’m stuck doing.
Two of the friends leave early, but Ritsu stays. I’m heading to my room when I glance back to see the two following me. “What do you two want?” “Sister dearest, we just want to hear the tea from girls day.” Kenji clasps his hands together and smiles. “Yes, tell us what’s happening girlfriend.” Ritsu shakes his hair. “Uh, no.” I go into my room and shut the door behind me. Once I’m out of my clothes and into pajamas, I open it again to see those two still standing out there. “I have the slideshow for how to get a boyfriend.” And Kenji looks so serious saying this. “….Just hurry your ass and get in.” I open the door for them and they skip in giggling.
The rest of the night I spent talking. Who knew talking to your little brother and his best friend could be so rewarding? They’re actually kind of funny when they’re not being too stupid. Maybe it’s his other friends who are the weird ones. It gets late though, so I kick them out to read Nana. “(Y/n)! We didn’t even go over the slideshow!” “Yeah! You need it!” I push them out and shut my door behind them. I lay down in my bed and grab Nana off of my bedside table. I could get used to this.
*Haikyuu does not belong to me, it belongs to Furudate.*
*please don’t copy my work or translate it to ai.*
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