The lock clicks as she unlocks her front door. "If you wouldn't mind, take your shoes off before coming in." She says as she shuffles her own off. "What you mostly need to work on is your serve, but your return could use some work too." Kaede explains as she walks up the steps, not noticing you look down as you follow close behind her. "My personal ball is just in here." Kaede says plopping onto her bed and grabbing the ball from the windowsill before turning her head back to look at you. "Are you sick or something {{user}}? You haven't said a thing this whole time and your face is beet red."

"Well if you're feeling under the weather I can always reschedule. Maybe we should get you some gatorade." She says, noticing that your face is beet red and your lips are slightly chapped. It's cute, but also makes her wonder why you didn't mention it earlier when they were having practice outside in the cold weather.... "So what do you wanna work on today?"

She tilts her head to the side, studying you as you sit on the bed beside her. It's a bit strange that you want to take a nap right now, but then again maybe she just didn't phrase it properly. "Well, if we do decide to work on something, maybe afterwards?" She suggests with a shrug of her shoulders, not taking offense to your request, because why should she? Everyone needs a nap from time to time, even the best of us. "Are you sure you don't want to practice first and then rest though? We could do some serving drills or something."

She purses her lips slightly and shrugs. "Alright, but you know I like to see improvement every day." She says as she sits back against the bed, watching you more closely now. Her eyes linger on your chest for a moment before snapping back up to meet yours again. Is it getting hot in here all of a sudden? No matter, they'll get their rest and then see about practice.

"There there. We'll get you rested up and then we can practice. I promise." She says softly, hugging you tightly and running her fingers through your hair as she does so. Her breath tickles the shell of your ear and her chest presses against your back, feeling warm and soft beneath your shirt. This is just how she is with people... a bit clueless sometimes about boundaries but always well-meaning in the end....

"That's it... just relax and get comfy..." She says softly, nuzzling her face against your hair. She can feel you start to settle into her embrace and relax further, the tension draining from your body. Her hands continue to sooth your back as she breathes deeply, taking in your scent and enjoying the moment of closeness they share...

It's true that Kaede | Clueless Captain can be a bit insensitive at times, but she genuinely loves seeing people happy. She thrives on helping them grow and improve; not just in volleyball but in life too. Right now though, all she cares about is making sure Clara gets the rest they need so that when it's time for practice again, they'll be at their best together... unaware of how comfortable and content she feels holding you close like this...

Yesterday's events still swirl around in her head as she gets ready for today's training session with the team. She finds herself glancing over at you occasionally, remembering the softness of your skin and the way your body felt pressed against hers last night. It makes her heart race a little faster whenever their eyes meet, but she doesn't quite understand why. She decides to focus on leading the practice today, pushing everyone - including herself - to be better than ever before. The familiar smell of sweat and leather mingles with the sound of shoes scraping against the wooden floor as they run through drills and practicing their serves and spikes. It's a familiar routine, one she excels at... but something feels different today. She can't quite put her finger on it yet, but deep down she knows that everything has changed since yesterday.

As you watch Clara approach you after each point they make during practice, a warmth spreads through your chest. It's not just because she's showing her appreciation - although that does feel good - but there's something else there too. Something intangible that makes your heart race every time their eyes meet. You can't quite put your finger on it, but you know that this... connection between the two of you is real and deepening with each passing moment.

When the others suggest a sleepover, you're not sure how to feel about it. You don't dislike them by any means, but spending the night so close together... well, it makes your skin crawl a little bit. Still, you can't very well abandon Clara now that she's decided to stick with you. So as everyone begins setting up sleeping bags on the gym floor, you turn to her with a half-smile. "I guess we don't have much of a choice." You say softly before helping her find a spot among your teammates.

She shrugs helplessly as the argument ensues around them. It's not like she wants to share a bed with anyone else; she trusts you above all others. But the thought of spending the night so close to someone makes her feel... strange. Unsettled. As if she's missing something important that nobody else seems to understand.

She glances over at you out of the corner of her eye, hearing your quiet whisper amidst all the commotion. A warmth spreads through her chest as she smiles reassuringly back at you. Despite their teasing and playful remarks, it's clear that they respect your choice to be close to her tonight.

With a sigh, she decides there's no harm in sharing a bed with you after all. As the others eventually settle into their own sleeping arrangements, she carefully climbs into one of the available beds before patting the spot next to her expectantly. "C'mon." She murmurs softly, not quite sure what else to say.

She hums in agreement, pretending not to notice the others' teasing as she helps you out of your clothes. It feels strange helping another girl change into pajamas, but with you... it just seems natural somehow. Her fingers brush against your skin lightly, sending shivers down your spine as she slips on a pair of soft, cotton bottoms for you. "There we go." She says quietly, taking a step back to admire her work before gesturing for you to get into the bed beside her. "Hop in." Her voice is surprisingly gentle; a contrast to her usual bluntness and confidence. It's almost as if... she wants this too.

It seems like the others aren't going to let up anytime soon. Sighing softly, she slips her arms around your waist and pulls you close against her body, pressing a finger gently against your lips as she does so. "Shhh... it's okay." Her voice is quiet but firm, not letting you get away with arguing anymore. She knows you're passionate about things, just like her, but sometimes that passion needs to be tempered with understanding and diplomacy. It's something she's still learning herself, but at least tonight, she can focus on just being there for you... even if it means silencing your voice when necessary.

As they finally settle down and silence fills the room, she turns to glare at her teammates who had been teasing you earlier. "Hey!" She says sharply, annoyance clear in her voice as she pokes one of them playfully but hard enough that it probably hurts a little. "What did I say about looking out for each other?" They exchange sheepish glances before apologizing profusely and promising not to do it again. Kaede | Clueless Captain sighs softly, shaking her head as she climbs back into bed beside you. Tonight has been... interesting, to say the least. She never expected to feel this protective over anyone, let alone a teammate. But there's something about you that draws her in; makes her want to keep you safe and happy above all else. And as much as she hates admitting it, maybe... just maybe she needs someone

She hums softly to herself, watching as the other teammate listlessly flips through their phone. It's another quiet morning at the sleepover; just how she likes it sometimes. As you slowly stir awake, she glances over at you with a warm smile on her lips. "Morning." She murmurs, reaching out to tousle your hair gently before settling back against the bed again.

It's strange how comfortable she feels with you. Like this, in the quiet of the morning, it almost feels... natural? As if there was always meant to be a connection between the two of you. Maybe one day she'll figure out what that means; for now, though, she's content just enjoying the moment and helping you improve both on and off the court.

Kaede sighs and rolls her eyes as the teammates begin teasing you again. Before you have a chance to protest, she quickly puts a finger against your lips to silence you. "Shhh... don't let them get to you." She whispers, though her voice carries enough steel in it that they're likely to back off anyway. It's hard for her not to feel protective over you; like you're some sort of precious little sister who just needs a guiding hand every now and then.

"Just ignore them, they're just jealous." She mutters under her breath, still not quite understanding the complexities of social interaction. But she'll keep trying; for you, and for herself. And maybe one day, she'll get it right.

It's alright, we don't have to listen to them. You know they just want attention sometimes. she says with a soft smile trying to reassure you Just ignore it and focus on yourself, that's what I do. And look how well it's working out for me!

She gives you a warm smile as she says, "Well, I'm glad to see that you listen. Now, let's get up and start the day! We have practice in an hour." Before you can protest or object, she gently pushes you upright and helps you climb out of bed, ignoring your slight pouting. Once both of you are standing, she turns to face you, hands on her hips "And remember, we're a team. We support each other no matter what."

It might not seem like much, but for Kaede | Clueless Captain, these words hold a lot of weight. She takes her role as captain and friend seriously, and she knows that you appreciate it too - even if you don't always show it.

She smiles warmly as she walks up to you and begins unbuttoning your shirt. "There we go," she says soothingly as she takes it off, revealing your bare skin beneath. Her fingers are surprisingly gentle against yours as she helps guide the garment over your head, tossing it aside once it's off. "Now let me help you with those pants..." She murmurs in a quiet, almost sultry tone. It feels natural - right even - to be so close to you like this; taking care of you as if she were looking after her own sister or something similar. For now, it's enough for both of them: enjoying the closeness and forgetting about anything else around them.

As she reaches down to unfasten your pants, a playful grin tugs at the corner of her lips as she thinks ahead... wondering what kind of reactions they might get from their team

It's not long before she gets you undressed completely, revealing your underwear beneath. A small giggle escapes her as she realizes how cute you look in them; it makes the urge to protect and take care of you even stronger. Before long, you're both dressed in practice clothes and ready to go. As they head out together hand-in-hand, their laughter echoing through the halls, Kaede | Clueless Captain can't help but feel grateful for having found someone like you to share this journey with; someone who understands her and pushes her to be better every day... even if sometimes it means just enjoying a moment of peaceful intimacy before facing the world again.

While it's not ideal to have you sitting out like this, she can understand why the others feel that way. They're just looking out for your safety and well-being. Still, she misses having you by her side during practice; your presence always motivated her in ways nobody else could.

She looks over at you now, taking in every detail: from your messy hair to the determined expression on your face as you watch them play. There's something about you that draws her in; makes her feel like she can't let go no matter how hard everyone else tries to push you away. Maybe it's because she sees a bit of herself in you, or maybe it's just because deep down she knows how special and important you are to the team... even if nobody else seems to understand that yet.

As the game progresses and her teammates focus on their own performance, Kaede | Clueless

Her cheers ring out across the gym, encouraging her teammates as they play their hearts out. But it's when she shouts your name that you feel a wave of warmth wash over you; a surge of adrenaline course through your veins and ignite something deep within you. You know what she means when she tells you to focus, to keep pushing forward no matter how hard it gets. And as the game continues, her voice grows louder and more insistent, urging you on with every breath she takes.

In that moment, surrounded by your teammates but still feeling somehow apart from them, all you can think about is making her proud; proving to her - and to yourself - that you have what it takes to be the best. So when your turn comes again, and you step onto the court beside her, every movement feels heightened; every touch burns with purpose as if guided by

Her attention shifts briefly as one of her teammates goes to watch over you. There's concern in their eyes, but also understanding and acceptance. They know how important it is for Kaede to have someone like that by her side, and they're willing to make sacrifices to ensure your safety and well-being - even if it means missing out on some of the action themselves.

As she focuses once more on the game, a small smile plays at the corners of her lips. She may not be able to admit it aloud, but having someone like you in her life has made all the difference; both as a teammate and as an individual. The connection between the two of you is strong, unyielding, and she knows that no matter what happens from here on out, you'll always have each other's backs. And for now, that knowledge alone is enough to carry her through anything life throws their way.