A/N: I've just recently finished watching Haikyuu! Strangely, I don't ship anyone inside there except from these two. I hope you'll enjoy my story.
Speeded heartbeat, short breath, palms sweating, dry throat. Kageyama rubbed his face in confusion, giving out an heavy sigh: he could barely understood what was happening. He wasn't out or playing a match, so what was the reason for all those signals to come? As far as he knew, if your heartbeat speeds up while you're sitting down, relaxing, it is a signal of an imminent heart attack. He bit his lip, his imagination was going too far.
"Are you nervous, Kageyama-kun?"
Kageyama tilted his head up, Sugawara was staring at him with a slightly concerned expression. The freshman shook his head "Nope ." he saw his mate's lips curving into a smile as he pointed out at the crumpled green tea can in Kageyama's hands.
"I wouldn't say so" he added, provokingly "Was our practice today a little too hard? Do you have some kind of test tomorrow?"
Kageyama was being cornered. There was nothing worse than being cornered that way "It….it's none of that…." he stuttered trying to make a coherent thought on how to describe his status. He took a tissue out of his pocket drying his forehead "…the weather's getting warmer. Seasonal changings always trouble me somehow…."
The excuse wasn't one of the best out of his repertory, but that was the only one plausible. How are you supposed to explain something to the others when you don't know it at first?
Sugawara chuckled "I see, I see. Don't worry, I won't ask further."
Damn, try to lie with that guy was almost impossible, maybe Tanaka was right when he stated Sugawara was implied with the CIA…
"If you're not feeling well, we can delete tomorrow's training session…." Suggested Sugawara, standing up and taking his bag. To his surprise, Kageyama answered immediately "No! It's fine! I just need to have a shower and a long sleep. I'll be in great shape by tomorrow!" he said out loud. He was being so serious that Sugawara almost got worried for that.
"Okay then, have a good rest. We're catching up tomorrow" . Sugawara weaved at his koukhai who gave him an odd smile (Kageyama's special) and weaved back.
Kageyama felt the symptoms going weaker and weaker as his senpai walked away. He was more confused than ever.
"This time I'll win!"
Kageyama started at the little guy dashing from his back. He grabbed the little one by the collar of his jacket "Hinata, what the hell? Why do you have to yell first thing in the morning, you dumbass?"
Hinata looked at him questioningly "Aren't you going to run?"
Kageyama sighed, releasing his teammate "I'm not in the mood today" Hinata furrowed "What?"
"Didn't you hear me? I don't feel like running!" spitted back Kageyama.
"That's not like you."
Kageyama nodded, that was simply true, what was happening to him?
The two walked in silence along two streets, of course it didn't take much to the little annoying shrimp to start a conversation "Did your mother scold you or something? Did you miss a test? By the way, you know I got almost all the questions right in my literature test? Unbelievable, uh? I marked all the questions basing purely on the case…" Hinata's words came out like a waterfall, it was giving him the headache.
"Listen, you dumbass"
his teammate stopped, staring at Kageyama's serious face. The boy's expression was extremely troubled, for a second, Hinata feared there was a death in his friend's family.
"Have you ever felt you heart beating faster, your palms sweating or word going dumb while you are with a person?"
Hinata smirked and he was trying to hold back from laughing. Kageyama shot him a homicidal glare. Gaining the little composure he could ever had back, Hinata nodded "I actually haven't. But I heard about it a lot from Tanaka-senpai. He told me he used to be like that every time Kyoko-san was around." He paused giving Kageyama a teasing look "Why are you asking me? Has the King found a princess he wants to make the queen?" that last comment cost him a whole lock of hair, Kageyama pulled him by the head "Don't call me King, you idiot, or I'm making a crown out of your bones!"
Hinata rubbed his pained head "Ouch, that hurt! It was totally inappropriate!"
"Serves you right!"
Hinata could tell his mate was blushing "I'm sorry, I'm sorry" he chuckled "What I wanted to say is that maybe you have a crush on someone…" he paused giving his mate another provoking glance "Is she from the volleyball team? There's the girl with long, light brown hair who's a hottie!"
Kageyama slapped his face "As if I'd tell you! I just want to know how to make this damn status vanish! I can't properly concentrate on the practice! "
Hinata smirked, showing his hands in the pockets "Confess to her."
Kageyama stopped dead "What?"
"I said, confess to her. If she accepts you'll return your usual self. If she refuses you'll become all angry and pissed…" Hinata paused as if he was having a great intuition "…wow, seems that either ways you'll be your usual self again!"
Kageyama felt the blood rushing down to his palms, he wanted to strangle his teammate right in place.
"By the way, that girl is in the third year. You should hurry up. School is almost over and she's probably moving out."
Kageyama swallowed. That was true, despite they weren't talking about the same person, the issue was identical: the third years were going to leave school in few months.
"What am I supposed to do? I don't know how to ask for a date or similar stuff".
Hinata looked up at the sky "Actually, I'm not good either, but when I was in middle school there was a friend of mine who did it pretty often. He said that the surprise factor was the best weapon:" the little n.10 rose his index finger up as he was lecturing someone "you have to kiss her when the least she expects it. If she accepts, the story will work out, if she doesn't she's never going to talk to you again, but that's fine, because you can forget her."
Kageyama thought about it, what was he supposed to do? He didn't want Sugawara to hate him, but at the meantime he didn't want to be in that estate forever. Maybe, if Suagawara refused him, he could move on. Hopefully, it was just a passerby crush, Sugawara could understand that.
A little spark of enthusiasm appeared on Kageyama's face, he smirked, running past Hinata
"Like hell I'm letting you win, you dumbass!"
Hinata watched stunned as his teammate dashed away, he smiled taking the challenge on "Bring it on! I'm going to be first!" .
Drying his sweat forehead, Kageyama threw a deep sigh. He kept on thinking about Hinata's advice over and over during the night. Was it even safe to rely on Hinata's advice? The thought kept him awake, he was in a bad shape and Sugawara's constant smiles didn't help him concentrate during the practice.
"Oi! Kageyama, come here!" an angry voice called from the middle of the court. Capitan Daichi was standing there, glaring at him. Damn it, getting the captain mad was the least thing he needed!
The boy walked towards his senpai, trying not to look nervous, he was sure he was going to be hit.
"Yes, sir…" he said lowering his head "What's up with your performance today? You were distracted, you missed something like ten balls, that's not like you." The captain paused, sighing "I know it's hard to get through final exam's stress, but I'd like you to concentrate more on your practice."
It went better than expected, Kageyama was sure he'd went home with his head broken
"I'm sorry captain, it won't happen again"
Sawamura nodded, patting him on the shoulder "Good. If you have any trouble and need more time to study, it's better if you tell me beforehand and don't come practic—"
The captain speech was interrupted by Hinata bumping in the middle "Senpai! Please don't let him out of the practice! He's head over heels for someone, can't you feel that?"
Two mere seconds. Kageyama saw his whole life passing in front of his eyes as Daichi's expression turned from a sympathetic look to a murdering glare
"Well, well, well… so this is the matter. I think you need to cool your head a little…." The captain looked around "Cleaning everything up on your own will be enough".
Tanaka grimaced "Creepy story, man!"
Sawamura turned his glare to the hyperactive boy "Do you want to help him?"
Tanaka held his hands up in defeat "Nope, thank you. I am sorry."
Thirteen, fourteen… it was incredible how many balls were scattered around the place! Kageyama sighed, he hadn't started cleaning the floor yet, the whole job would take him more than expected.
Damn Hinata and his long tongue! He'd have to deal with him sometime time later.
"So, what did they answer you?"
Kageyama recognized the ace's voice from outside, he was sure everybody left already.
"They accepted me!" hearing Sugawara's voice, Kageyama flinched. He knew eavesdropping wasn't polite at all, yet, he couldn't help it.
"Really? Suga I'm so happy for you! Congratulations!" Daichi cheered "Americans have good university volleyball teams, you can totally get to another level!"
Kageyama froze.
America?
Maybe Sugawara was going to attend some international university, in Tokyo there are some.
"I know, I know, but I need to think about school in the first place. If I don't pass a certain number of exams per semester, they will literally kick me out and use my visa as a handkerchief."
Kageyama gasped "Crap, I wasn't expecting this!" he thought, that went right over the bonds of his expectations. If his senpai moved to another town in Japan, getting to see each other was difficult but yet affordable, but this was completely out of hand!
Hinata's words ringed in his brain: "Hurry up, school's almost over" .
Nope, nope, nope! He couldn't allow it, but how would he manage to? Changing rooms were always overcrowded, not to mention the school. There were not so many privacy moments between them two, apart from the few days they had their private practice. Even in there, Hinata managed to show up sometimes, damn that little shrimp!
"Hi, how's the cleaning going?"
Kageyama's line of thoughts was broken by that soft voice he knew too well, Sugawara was smiling at him "I…I still have to clean the floor" he muttered. His senpai took two brooms "Well then, we'd better get it started" he encouraged.
Kageyama stared at him "I am supposed to do it on my own…or so captain said"
Sugawara chuckled "I know, I know. Daichi left already, he had some family stuff to run, so I offered to close the gym. Four arms work faster than just two."
Kageyama nodded "Thank you…"
"You don't need to. Daichi won't know anything about this".
Here's the chance he was waiting for, it was perfect, just the two of them. So why he couldn't figure out what to do?
As the floor became shiner, he thought about it over and over again, how to do?
"Phew… finished! Who wears black shoes? Cleaning the signs sure is a hard job." Commented Sugawara, Kageyama barely noticed it, he kept on cleaning, hoping some good idea would eventually come to his brain.
"You know, the tiles will eventually come away if you keep rubbing this hard"
Kageyama stopped "Sorry…"
Sugawara patted his shoulder "Don't mind." He chuckled "It seemed like you were enjoying it" he put the brooms in place "Well then, let's pick our things up and go home, it's already late".
In that moment it was like everything vanished from around them, Kageyama's mind went blank, moving primary on instinct, the boy got closer to his older mate and there, without thinking he pressed his lips against Sugawara's. The moment was quick, in a fraction of second, Kageyama's conscience came back, but that was too late, he already moved.
What was coming next? Would his senpai hit him? Damn Hinata and his stupid, reckless advices!
A hand stroke his hair, the two teammates' eyes crossed. Sugawara was smiling "What was that?"
Kageyama went purple head to toe, his throat dry like a desert "I….I….I wanted to thank you for all the hard work you did for me…."
Sugawara chuckled "Strange way to manifest your gratitude, isn't it? Where did you learn that from?"
The answer was quick "Some American documentary, I think. My mom often watches them"
Sugawara pulled his bag up "I see, you're funny. I'm going to miss you next year."
Kageyama rolled in his bed: Sugawara's reaction wasn't what he expected at all. His gesture went completely unnoticed. Not that he can complain about it. He was never good to show appreciation in general, let's not talk about love.
The thought of giving it a second chance stroked his mind, but what excuse will he take this time? And what if Sugawara understood it and decided to turn him down in a polite way?
Kageyama rubbed his temples, maybe it was better not to push his luck.
If a love story wasn't going to work out, at least their friendship was safe.
A/N: And that's it for now. Chapter II is processing :))
