An unforgettable date
ArokuRaita
Disclaimer: 'Haikyuu!' is Haruichi Furudate's work and this fanfic was written nonprofit.
2.
After some turn arounds and small scratches from some shrubs, the young men arrived to a small pond surrounded by tall vegetation. That was why it was invisible to most of the pedestrians and visitors.
"You were right, Nishinoya. It seems it's really unknown to people, but park guards should know it's here ... And if they say something?"
The libero laughed out loud.
"Asahi-san, you always worry so much! Relax, take a fishing rod and start fishing. I brought some bait worms" Asahi grimaced when Nishinoya pulled from his bag a jar with ground annelids.
"Oh, and if you catch something, return it to the pond. This is 'catch and release' style, okay?"
Azumane didn't understand a lot, but decided to have a good time even if he fished nothing at all. He wanted to watch his companion's technique. However, he fixed his attention -accidentally- in Yuu's arms, which bruises didn't overshadowed their delicacy; in his serious and concentrated expression, that it looked so out of place in such an explosive guy; he wanted to caress his cheeks, play with his hair, lay him on the grass and kiss him...
"Even I can see you know nothing about fishing!" said a high pitched voice. Embarrassed, Asahi turned around and found a boy of about eight years sitting a few feet away. He had appeared from nowhere.
"Oh, he's right. You threw the line without hook or bait, hahaha", Yuu laughed.
"I dislike worms", Asahi grunted. He was upset because of the interruption and the kid's mockery. What was his fault if he had never fished before?
None of the others noticed it. Nishinoya tied a hook to Asahi's line, put a worm and threw it into the water, while the child was talking about the fishes he had caught in the pond. Noya-san replied and they began to chat as if they had been friends forever. Azumane felt left out. They just talked about fishing!
"Oh, I got one" Nishinoya exclaimed. He got a small and very cute fish. Carefully, he removed the hook and returned the animal to the water. Then it was the turn of the child, who took (and returned) a bigger fish. And Asahi... zero.
"Wow, you're a very bad fisherman. Adults know nothing!"
"I'm not an adult, I'm sevent..."
"You're an adult because you have beard and long hair. No high school student has that. Old man!"
"No!"
Nishinoya burst out laughing. The discussion between those two was too funny. Generally, he was a little envious that Asahi looked older, but sometimes gave grounds to funny situations. That nosy kid was bold.
"Hey, nii-san, tell your dad not to be so stubborn!"
Uh oh, Asahi thought. On one hand, he was worried about Nishinoya's reaction, but on the other... He couldn't help it. It was too much for him!
"Hahahahaha!"
"What are you laughing about, Asahi-san?! And you, brat! You won't get away with this!"
In a flash, Nishinoya jumped towards the boy, who crossed his arms in front of him as defense. The libero miscalculated, lost his balance when landing and fell into the water, but not before grabbing the child's arms. When they fell to the pond, the sound was so loud it startled the birds.
"Buaaa! I'll tell mom! Mooooom!" the boy squealed.
"Shut up, midget, it's just water" Yuu exclaimed,pulling off seaweeds of his head.
Asahi stopped laughing and got closer to help them. He didn't want the brat's mom made a fuss about that. The good thing was that the pond was shallow, so it would be easy get them out. He stretched his right arm toward the two guys but they, moved by an impulse, seized and drew him to the pond.
"ARGH! PUAF! Why did you do that?!" Asahi shouted when he got his head off the water.
"I don't know, I thought it would be funny!" both Nishinoya and the kid replied at the same time. They looked at each other, surprised, and burst into laughter.
"If somebody find us, we'll be in trouble", the older one fumed. He grabbed both boys' arms and barely moved through the mud and vegetation. Suddenly, the three fell silent. Someone was coming.
"My son must be around here, he always plays between these plants" a female voice said.
"Don't worry, lady, we'll find him" a man replied.
We're done!, Karasuno's ace thought. Nishinoya rushed to pack his fishing rods and baits away and went to the path he knew, but adults were coming from there.
"Dammit, that's the only way I know" he mumbled.
"I know another, follow me!" the kid shouted. He walked around the pond and approached some plants that seemed thinner than the others.
"If you walk straight from here, you'll come out to a park's area where few people go. Get out now!"
"Hey, what will you do?" Nishinoya asked.
"I'll tell them that I fell for trying to get my fishing rod out of the pond. Mom and park guards know I come here often, but they don't know you and I dislike explaining things, so goodbye!"
That said, he pushed them through the plants and hid the path.
"I like these kids' generation" Nishinoya whispered with a huge grin.
Asahi didn't answer. He was far more concerned to advance noiselessly. It seemed adults weren't following them, so perhaps they thought that there were dogs or something. He sighed.
Nishinoya looked askance at his friend. The date wasn't going very well, because his expression was serious. I just wanted him to loosen a bit! Maybe throwing him into the pond wasn't a very good idea…
"Noya-san, I think we should go home" Asahi said, suddenly. Yuu's heart sank.
"I'm really sorry, Asahi-san. I didn't want to make you angry when I threw you into the water; I thought we could swim a while, but... Huh, I can't remember why I did it, actually. Do you want to end the date? Are you mad at me?
His giant friend looked him almost tenderly.
"I was angry because your attitude was irresponsible, but I already left it behind. And I didn't say that to finish the date, but to change our clothes: we are soaked and could become ill. Also, people will look at us. It's uncomfortable"
"Okay. Then we got to the intersection and go to our home..."
"No, I'd prefer you come with me. My house is closer and I don't think you have clothes of my size in your closet..."
Nishinoya gulped. To be in his friend's (and secret boyfriend's) house was an attractive idea, but it also made him feel nervous. Until that moment, they had just kissed a bit. He knew that Asahi-san would never use his strength and height to force him to do something he didn't want, then... what was it?
Without noticing his surroundings, he walked until Azumane said "We arrived".
The tall boy opened the door and shouted a greeting, but got no response. He read a note on the table entry and told Nishinoya that his family would be home at night.
"If you want, we can watch a movie or play videogames while the clothes are in the washer and dryer machine. Let me get you a pair of pants and a T-shirt ... We also have to bathe"
The libero nodded while observing the house. It looked like his, although it was a bit more austere. He followed his friend to his room and got surprised when he noticed that his heart was pounding.
His bed was a full XL sized one, but it looked small for a young man as tall and strong as Asahi. He had some books, a couple of posters glued to the wall, a TV, a minicomponent and several music CDs in his furniture. Yuu was going to ask what kind of bands Asahi listened to, when he saw that the homeowner was lending him a large towel, a T-shirt and a pair of shorts.
"Noya-san, I doubt these clothes will fit you, but it's better than nothing"
"Thanks, Asahi-san. I won't take long!" In a flash, he went into the bathroom.
I should have suggested that we get in the bath together, would he have taken it wrong?, the libero asked himself while he washed his hair and body. When finished, he put on Asahi's clothes. They were huge! He should ask for a belt to tie his shorts or should hold it with his hand all the afternoon, which wasn't very comfortable.
Once ready, he called Asahi.
Azumane had been fantasizing about a hot evening with his secret boyfriend. They were alone, his family would arrive late at night, they had to wash and dry their dirty clothes and, while waiting, they could watch TV, listen to some music, make out...
When Noya-san told him the bath was ready, he trembled with emotion. I hope not to look like a pervert, he prayed in silence. He looked out of the door and his heart stopped.
There was a boy in front of him. A boy that didn't reach one and a half metres (4,9 ft)! Also, his clothes were huge and he held the pants with one hand, so it seemed to be dressed like his dad or older brother. Any improper thought or desire vanished in an instant. I know he's only one year younger than me, but... I feel so guilty!
The libero didn't realize, but was surprised when the ace passed him and entered the bath, mute and pale as a ghost.
Have I done something wrong?, he thought, puzzled, as he entered Asahi's room. He waited for the homeowner with some nervousness. To calm himself, he looked at his companion's CDs and books. After a long time, the sound of the opening door startled him. Asahi was under the door frame, with his cheeks reddened, his hair loose and wet and sleepy eyes. Unlike the libero, his clothes fitted him perfectly. Nishinoya envied him a little, because he seemed like a real man.
"I relaxed too much; I think I fell asleep in the tub..."
"Asahi-san, that's not good! Go to bed!" Yuu ordered. Azumane didn't need to be told twice: he fell full length on it and buried his face in the pillow. Yuu sat on the floor and approached to his friend's hair. It smelled of shampoo. Suddenly, Asahi turned his head, so his face was only inches from Noya-san's.
The shy young man was too fatigued to move away, and surprise left Nishinoya paralyzed in the same place. They had no choice but to look into their eyes and get lost in them, until the small one leaned forward and touched Azumane's lips with his. It was a reflex, but it felt good. Although they had kissed before, this time was different. There wasn't an urgency to touch o 'level up'; on the contrary: the slower, the better. There was no reason to get nervous, the guest thought.
The afternoon light came through the window, illuminating a large part of the room. Asahi moved slightly, leaving room for Yuu sit down beside him. He stretched like a cat, jumped into the bed and snuggled with his robust beloved, burying his face in his chest. Asahi raised himself on his elbow, and gently ran his fingers over Nishinoya's face, outlining his closed eyes, his parted lips and delicate jaw. He plunged his hand into the libero's wet and flattened hair and bent down to kiss him on the mouth.
"In the end, we didn't lunch burgers or play volleyball" Asahi murmured, after separating from Yuu. The latter emitted a brief sound of complaint and rose to continue the kiss.
"It doesn't matter. I think this was the best way to end the day" Nishinoya whispered.
"Hey, it isn't over yet. It's just..." the tall brun guy stretched to look at his clock "Fifteen past five. My family won't come before ten o' clock... Ah, we have to dry our hair, or we could get a cold! And the clothes should already be..."
A thin little hand rested over his lips. Nishinoya winked, smiling. "It can wait," that smile said. In response, Azumane hugged him tightly. It was true.