"Bokuto, I like you."

Your face was a blushing mess as you managed to muster up the courage to even say a word. The elongated silence was pure torture. You had already picked at the hem of your sweater with your nails so much that you swore you probably tore a small hole in it.

It's been forever since you've had a crush on the volleyball captain. Everyone has been trying to get you to confess, but you were way too anxious. However, you didn't want to hide the truth anymore. You had to tell him.

"(L/n).."

Your head shot up and you could see his eyes slowly move towards the ground.

"Sorry (L/n), I just don't feel the same way," He rubbed the back of his head with a smile on his face, "I'm sure you'll find someone, I should get going, see you tomorrow in class (L/n)!"

You could feel the breeze of his figure quickly rushing past you as he returned to the gym. You're limbs felt numb. In that moment, everything was wiped away in your mind. You felt awful. You felt like a fool.

~

Sitting on your bed, you wrapped your arms around your legs.

"It's okay, you'll get over it (L/n)," Kuroo reassured over the video call on your computer.

"Yeah I know that, but how stupid was I to even fall for him. I feel so humiliated. A part of me wants to hate his guts, but I know I still like him," you scowled at yourself while tossing your hood over your head, "and it still hurts.."

"Some people fall for the wrong people, sometimes," he mumbled softly with his eyes half closed.

"Sorry Kuroo, I'll end the call, you're probably really tired. Thanks for listening to me," you smiled a bit.

"Wait, it's okay. I'm not going to bed yet anyways. I want to help you out since your not feeling the best right now," he sat up quickly.

"Thanks Kuroo, I owe you big time."

~

"Hey (L/n)!" Bokuto waved to you in the hall.

Your heart stopped in your chest. The event that happened yesterday played once again in your head leaving a sour taste in your mouth.

"Oh, Bokuto," you muttered quietly, "hey."

"Ah, Sorry about what happened the other day. I went to practice and I felt kind of bad, but it's good to see you again!"

"Nevermind that, I need to give something to someone. Bye Bokuto," Swerving yourself passed him you quickly walked past him as tears stung the edges of your eyes.

'He thinks that it's okay to just talk to me again as if yesterday was nothing, is he serious?' you thought.

"What's up with (L/n), Akaashi?"

"I mean you did reject her a couple hours ago," he deadpanned.

"Yeah, but that doesn't mean I don't want to be friends with her anymore!"

"Just give her time."

~

Weeks turned into months, you've been avoiding him relentlessly. However, as time passed by the bitterness, heartbreak and humiliation had slowly, but surely, faded.

You opened up more. You accepted the fact that you weren't meant to be with Bokuto. You even started to become good friends with him again.

"Gosh! I'm tired!" You slumped down next to Bokuto and Akaashi at the lunch table.

"Not me! We're having a practice match today!" Bokuto shot his arms into the air.

"Oh yeah! Nekoma right?" You poked at you bento.

"Gah?! How'd you know?"

"Oh, Kuroo told me," you smiled as you dig into your food.

"You guys still talk?"

"Yeah, we video call every night, it's like a habit now."

Bokuto frowned. Something about it bothered him. His heart clenched whenever you talked about him, Kuroo Tetsurou. Dropping his head a bit he averted his gaze to the side. Something didn't feel right, you changed. Your face didn't flush red whenever he teased you. You didn't text or call him as much as you used to. Hell, you've literally hated him for weeks.

"Oh crap! I have a club meeting right now!" Closing your bento you shoved it into your bag, "Sorry guys, I'm going to watch you play tonight so I'll see you later!"

"See ya," Akaashi waved to you then faced his sulking best friend, "What's up with you?"

"Does she seem.. off, to you?" Bokuto leaned his head onto his hand.

"No."

"What? She's been different for awhile now! I can't be the only one."

"You're the only one."

"Hey!"

"Do you like (L/n)?"

"W-wait what?" His head shook nervously, "No.. yeah.. I don't know!"

"If you do, you should tell her," the setter suggested.

"You're probably right, I have to," he chirped.

"Right.." Akaashi mumbled softly. He knew Bokuto had it coming. He knew that you moved on. That you probably found someone else. However, he knew that Bokuto had to find out the hard way. He knew that as his friend, he'd have to find out from you.

~

"Bokuto? You told me to come here?" You fixed the strap on your bag.

"Yeah, I wanted to tell you something," He ruffled his hair a bit.

"What's up?"

"(L/n), I like you."

"W-what?" Your breath shortened.

"I know it's pretty ironic since you confessed to me a while back," he laughed a bit.

"Bokuto.." You shook your head as you moved your stare onto the concrete below you, "It's not the same anymore..."

"What do you mean—"

"I moved on Bokuto," You said sadly, "I'm sorry, I don't feel same anymore."

"O-oh, I see.."

"Look, you'll get past this. I know you can, I did too. But, I don't want this to ruin what we have now," You held both of his hands in yours.

"Of course not," He forced a smile, "we'll always be friends."

"Thank you," releasing his hands your heard a familiar voice behind you making your heart begin to race.

"Kur– Kenma!~" you ran towards the pudding head and hugged him gently so you didn't interrupt the game he was playing.

"Oh, hey (L/n)-san," he paused his game to acknowledge your presence.

"I'm hurt," Nekoma's captain pouted childishly.

"I'm teasing, I missed you too," you opened your arms.

"I know you did," he hugged you tightly lifting you off the ground, "I missed you too."

"Okay, I can't breathe now Kuroo," You huffed.

Bokuto could only watch from a distance with an aching heart. It hurt more, knowing that could've been you in his arms not theirs. If only he'd realized it sooner. He was too late. It's over.

'We're just friends,' he turned his heel to return to the gym.

A/n
This was requested by SADUWUTRASH !!
I used Bokuto for this one since it reminded me of your pfp:)) Hope it's okay!
I should get some sleep, I got another long week ahead of me:P
See you later!