#its not a big deal for this exercise and i know french has alternative pronouns? so french actually more pog than what i have to deal with | Explore Tumblr Posts and Blogs

princeinc · 7 years

Text

It's Beautiful We Met Like This (But I Still Hate You): Chapter 1

Pairing: OiSemi Words: 1,347 Rating: T Ao3 Link

Chapters: (1) (2)

Tags: Alternate Universe - College/University, Competitiveness, French Major Semi, Astrophysics Major Oikawa, tbh semi has a langblr, Not Beta Read, They/Them pronouns for Iwa, Requited Unrequited Love, they really like each other but they dont even know that they do themselves and they just think its competitiveness

Oikawa gets a new roommates, screws up their first conversation and tries to make it better while falling in love in the process.

The “I was abroad last semester and forgot to fill out the housing form, but your old roommate dropped out so hi, hey, how’s it going, I guess we live together now” AU no one wanted

“Hey, uh, excuse me this is room 14B right?” A voice spoke behind Oikawa. Turning away from his unpacking, Oikawa was met with light blonde hair and warm, bored looking brown eyes.

“Yeah it is, I am Oikawa, your roommate I guess, nice to meet you!” He greeted cheerily.

The newcomer smiled lightly before stating his name, “Semi Eita.” He walked into the dorm and placed his bag on the other bed. Oikawa went back to unpacking but watched his new roommate out the corner of his eye. He seemed to be fairly organized and well-kept, which was good for Oikawa who couldn’t stand having a messy living space. He had long, slender fingers with neatly trimmed finger nails. Semi also seemed to keep things minimal.

“So,” Oikawa said, breaking the silence, “what’s your major?”

“Foreign languages with a track in French Language and Culture, I studied abroad in France last semester, which is why I’m your new roommate on such short notice. What about you?” Semi responded, going over to the small closet to hang up his clothes.

“Astrophysics,” Oikawa responded before standing, “I’m going to head out.” Semi nodded in recognition but just continued unpacking.

Oikawa doesn’t know what it was, but he already felt the need to prove himself better than Semi.

All Us Single Boys Chat

Oikawa: Meet me at the coffee shop asap!!!

Makki: We really need to change the name of this chat

Mattsun: Yeah, Oikawa’s the only single one now

Makki: Lmao

Mattsun: Lmao

Oikawa: Guys seriously, it’s urgent!!

Iwa: Already there

Mattsun: I’ll go on break early

Makki changed chat name to Oikawa Is Independent And Don’t Need No Man

“So, what did you want to talk about?” Mattsun asked, bringing over four cups of coffee, still in his apron.

“My new roommate. That guy is trying to one up me, but I’ll let you know, it’s not going to happen!” Oikawa declared loudly

“I seriously doubt that’s what’s happening but okay,” Iwa said, shrugging and taking a sip of their coffee. “It doesn’t even sound like you had a real conversation, all you know is his major and his name.”

“And that he studied abroad in France. Why else would he say that if not trying to one up me?”

Hanamaki nodded, “Yeah, it’s not like he was trying to make conversation or anything because you’ll be living together for the next semester.”

“If you really don’t like him, just don’t talk to him. You’re making a big deal out of nothing. Maybe talk to him more before classes start?” Iwa concluded.

“Yeah, I agree, and as much as I would love to continue this stimulating conversation, I must go back to work,” Mattsun got up to leave, kissing Makki on the cheek while whispering ‘no homo though’.

“Gross,” Iwaizumi commented.

“Oh really? As if you and Suga are any better!” Makki retaliated. Oikawa let out a light laugh as he watched his friends.

“I’m gonna head out too,” Oikawa said, waving back at his friends. He knew they were probably right, that he was overreacting. However, he was still intrigued to say the least, just based off his possessions. Oikawa had noticed many language books and organized notebooks, so it’s obvious he took his studies seriously and found them at least enjoyable. He had also seen some work out clothes and photographs, so he must have other hobbies as well. Maybe they could get along after all.

He was very wrong. So wrong. Now, Oikawa was not a messy person in the slightest, but compared to Semi’s side of the room, it looked like Oikawa had never bothered to put his belongings away in the first place. Semi had all his books organized and straight on his desk, with a stack of flashcards neatly rubber banded together, and to top it all of, his calendar was color coordinated and listed each class and activity he had planned for the next month.

He was laying on his bed, already relaxed, with earbuds in and a books open. He had looked up at Oikawa with a questioning look.

“So, what are you reading?” Oikawa asked, taking Iwaizumi’s advice and actually making conversation.

“ Le Fantôme de l'Opéra ,” Semi responded, taking one earbud out, “it’s for French Literature and Cinema.”

“Oh that’s… fun?” Oikawa said, kicking of his shoes, and going to change his shirt. He felt eyes on him, but when he looked over at Semi, he was still immersed in his book. Shrugging it off, he pulled a new shirt over his head and proceeded to lay down on his own bed with his laptop. Every now and then, he would sneak a glance at Semi to see if he was doing anything else, but he wasn’t, he just kept reading. His face was very relaxed, and he looked natural like this. His eyes followed the words on the page and he would sometimes mouth the words. Oikawa turned back to his blank laptop, unsure of what to do.

He heard a sigh and the sound of a book closing, Semi stretched, “I’m going to sleep.” He put the book into his bag and went to the bathroom to do his nightly routine.

The minute of silence was ended by a text alert.

Oikawa Is Independent And Don’t Need No Man

Makki: So, how is it going with Semi

Oikawa: It is not going, it’s so hard to talk to him

Makki: Maybe you’re not bringing up the right topics?

Mattsun: Or maybe he needs time?

Iwa: Or maybe he just doesn’t want to talk, crappykawa

Oikawa: But we’re roommates, we have to

Mattsun: I still just say give him time

Makki: I agree

Mattsun: Aw babe

“Goodnight,” Semi said, turning off his fairy lights, but leaving the lamp on for Oikawa, and crawling under his covers, leaving Oikawa to his own devices. Still staring at the browser, he finally decided what he wanted to search. ‘ Questions To Ask Your New Roommate’ .

The next morning (after Oikawa’s early morning jog) he wrote down the questions he planned to ask and waited for Semi to return. Did it seem desperate? Maybe, but Oikawa wouldn’t be able to stand awkwardness and no talking in his own home.

“Welcome back, Semi, go ahead, take a seat, make yourself at home!” Oikawa greeted, waiting for Semi to take a seat.

“Yes?’

“I have some questions I want to ask you,” Oikawa said, holding his notebook. “So, to start, do you have a job? And if you do, how late will you be out?”

“Right now I’m just a tutor, so I won’t be out too late. What about you?” Semi responded, deciding to humor Oikawa and get the questions over with.

“I’m a server at a restaurant down the street.” Oikawa was smiling, glad this was off to a good start. “How do you feel about guests?”

Semi shrugged, “I guess I don’t mind.”

“Do you smoke or drink? I don’t care if you do, I just want to know.”

“I mean, not on a regular basis? I just drink at parties sometimes.”

“How do you spend your free time?”

“I mostly just do photography, violin, or study, some times I’ll exercise.”

“And lastly, for now, are you involved in any sports or clubs?”

“Not yet, I was thinking about volleyball maybe.”

“Really? What position do you play?” Oikawa asked, intrigued.

“Setter.”

And with that, Oikawa got that much more competitive. He wasn’t going to let this kid beat him. “Oh, interesting, well, you see, I am currently a setter on the team so.”

“And? Your point?” Semi asked with an accusatory tone.

“My point is that I’m already the regular setter!”

“You know what,” Semi said standing up, “I wasn’t even a hundred percent sure I wanted to even try out, but now, I am definitely going to, and I’ll kick your ass.” And with that, he left.

Oikawa groaned and picked up his phone to send a text to his group.

Oikawa: I fucked up Iwa: What’s new? Makki: Lmao Mattsun: Lmao

#oisemi #semioi #haikyuu rare pair #haikyuu!!#haikyuu #haikyuu fic #rarepair #haikyuu rarepair fic #hq rarepair #hq fic #oikawa tooru #semi eita

12 notes · View notes