Summary: Even if there were a lot of things that calmed him, like the music, there was a cerain tone that he longed to listen to from time to time.

Disclaimer:

*HaiMizu, established relationship.
*Fluff
*It has some headcanons made by /zibiremu (Twitter):
–Haizaki calling Mizukamiya "Ryu" (for SeiRYUU) and he calling him "Ryo" (for RYOhei).
–Sasotsuka, Orio and Saotome as "Seishou Chaos Trio". A trio of friends that enjoy to mess things up.

The practice was over by that afternoon. It was quite exhausting, considering the climate change that Russia offered, which, even if it wasn't very noticeable, was still very different from Japan climate.

Russia. if he thought about it, it was quite far away. Even more than before.

He grabbed his bottle of water prepared before by the managers to drink a little. He needed it. He would go as fast as possible for a good shower, some food and then to his room. He was really tired. So much that he left a little earlier than the others to get to showers beforehand, enjoying the water that relaxed his muscles, as well as generating some tranquility. He didn't feel guilty of thinking sometimes that his team was somewhat noisy, being a nuisance to get those quiet moments.

It's true that sometimes he had good times with the team, even with Hiroto who, although he had a somewhat arrogant and heavy attitude, was at least bearable at times and a good rival. But despite that, there are times when he wants his own moment of peace, free of his teammates voices. And silence was not necessarily the only thing that could give him that peace. Relaxing sounds like that water or his headphones with his own music playlist, plus relaxing in his bed with some Kumazou nearby, the best he could ask for.

Even so, despite having that list of ideas to do in his mind, there was something he needed to do that day. During the lunch he heard how some of his teammates would be busy in a card game tournament, including his roommate. It suited him for what he planned, since he didn't want to be interrogated later because of Hiroto's curiosity. He needed to be alone in his room for a few moments. When he made sure that there weren't people nearby, he laid down on his bed, typing some numbers on his cellphone, and then pressing the green button.

The waiting sound of the other line made him impatient with every second that passed. He really hoped he wasn't sleeping because of the timezones differences, although it would be the best for that person. The waiting time was about to end when a voice finally answered with a sleepy "Hello?"

He smiled to himself.

–Hello, did I wake you up?

–Kinda, I've been sleeping for a couple of minutes, so don't worry.

–Between Kazan and Japan there are like 6 hours of difference. Here it's already 9 PM. There are 2 options: you stayed awake studying or I did wake you up from a deep sleep.

There was a slight laugh heard from the other line– Well, let's say both. I slept at about 1 AM for a model and since then I had slight sleep.

–Well, sorry for waking you up. You need to rest.

–Hey! Keep calm, it's not your fault. It's probable that I would have stayed awake a little longer. Still, why did you call me? Something has happened?

This time Haizaki laughed a little to himself– I just needed to hear you.

There was a brief silence, from the other line he could tell he was surprised.

–Is my voice that nice? Or it is that you miss me?

–Probably both –He replied laughing a bit– Your voice is like music for my ears, you know?

Laughs again, mixed with a bit of nervousness this time– Hey, are you okay? It's curious to hear you say cliche phrases out of nowhere.

–Well, it's been a while since we called each other so I thought it would be a nice detail. Besides, is true that your voice calms me down –This time Haizaki's cheeks got a little red.

–Thank you Ryo~ I also like to hear you.

–You're welcome, Ryu –Replied with the same warmth as the other– Do you want to keep talking or you're getting sleepy?

–I think I'll go to drink some chocolate, we can talk while I prepare it. Interesting things have happened in the team that I can tell you if you're interested.

–Let me guess, are the spiky-hair, that fox and the split-hair-tips* involved?

–They have names and you know it –Answered laughing.

–Yeah, yeah, I know. Whatever, are they involved or not?

–Curiously, Saotome had no incidence on this, but "Mob" had.

–Tomio?! Ok, that's new, I hear you. Also, I will play some music here, do you mind?

–Sounds fine for me.

Bonus:

As their conversation continued with laugher and reactions from Haizaki, outside the door were certain individuals, two listened attentively to the conversation, while other stood looking at them with disdain.

–Ugh, how much time does he plan to keep talking with his girlfriend that damned Haizaki? I want to go in and lie on my bed.

–Hiroto, don't be disrespectful. It's not hard for you to wait with the others in the dining room, even if you've lost at the first round –A certain redhead reproached him, looking at the situation with a bit of shame of others.

–Don't remind me again please.

–By the way, it goes the same for you Atsuya. It's not good to spy on the private conversations.

–Yes, yes, as you say –He answered without giving importance, he wasn't his old brother to be ordering him after all– Hey, but are you sure he was talking about a girlfriend?

–Pretty sure. You can tell he's quieter than usual, he even laughs calmly. And since he didn't join us just to come and talk on the phone, it definitely has to be something like that.

–Couldn't he be talking to his mother or maybe a family member? –Tatsuya asked.

–Both options are wrong, I think –the third answered bluntly– At some point I heard him refer to that person as "Ryu". I doubt you refer to a girl or your mother that way, right?

Hiroto was stupefied for a second, processing the options– So is someone from his school team?

–Maybe, but I do not remember someone with a surname like that.

They remained pensive for a few moments, until Hiroto gave up and decided to go to see who was winning. Atsuya followed him because he had only joined for his own curiosity that grew when he saw them both at the door. Tatsuya followed them, still trying to remember the names of Seishou's. Thinking enough, he came to a conclusion, which he decided to keep for himself by seeing how his teammates had already left him behind.

*split-hair-tips: Haizaki has some nicknames for Seishou's team members. To Saotome he calls him "Edage/エダゲ ", which can be translated as when the tip of a portion of hair, splits, like in Saotome's case.

Hello! Thank you so much for reading. When I heard the topic "Music" for the #Haimizuweek2019 I didn't have so many ideas for drawings, however it was different with writting, even if it's something small.

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