CHAPTER XIII

Takao was thankful for the cold water's therapeutic effect to calm his nerves and his "thing" below.

He was this close to kissing Midorima again after he replied "I love you too." In his sleep. The water suddenly lost it's coolness and his cheeks felt warm so he turned the shower into full blast. It might take him longer than his usual shower time due to this special circumstance.

Unknown to him their doorbell rang a few times.

"I wonder if they're still asleep? Hmm good thing onii-chan gave me a spare key."

Midorima's sister unlocked the door and went straight towards her brother's room.

She was about to knock on the door when Takao saw her.

"Oh! Good morning! I didn't know you were dropping by this early. Sorry I was showering so I wasn't able to open the door for you."

"Good morning, Kazunari-nichan! I wanted to have nichan try his costume on so I could make the necessary adjustments. The contest will be a less than a week from now right? Is he still asleep?"

She started knocking. "Onichan you're favorite sister is here to see you!"

Takao started to panic when he realized no Midorima will come out from his room since the guy slept in his room. His brain was working overtime to think of a way to escape any misunderstanding.

"W-wait why don't you wait in the living room while I wake him? You know how grumpy he is in the morning." He held her by the shoulders and pushed her towards the living room downstairs.

"Make yourself at home. I'll just wake him up, so stay there ok?"

She found his actions a bit weird but she said "ok" in the end.

Takao walked faster than usual and immediately closed the door after he entered his room where Shin-chan was comfortably sleeping.

"Shin-chan, wake-up. You're sister's here."

Midorima turned to his side but was still sound asleep.

Takao softly shook his shoulders. He needs to at least make him transfer to his own room.

"Shin-chan we don't have enough time. Please go to your own room."

With Shin-chan defenseless and looking so innocent it takes all of his willpower not to pounce on him. Adding to this is the fact that his younger sister is just downstairs. He contented himself in brushing Midorima's hair away from his forehead and kissed him there ever so lightly.

With closed eyes he relished the moment. He suddenly felt two hands on his chest pushing him away.

Groggy green eyes met his for a brief moment, then they heard a gasp from the door.

"I-I'm sorry for disturbing you. I'll go back downstairs."

They could hear her half running towards the living room.

"Uh…Shin-chan you can let go now."

"Good morning." He muttered and ended it with his rare smile but he still didn't let go.

Takao's mouth fell open. The tsundere smiled and even greeted him good morning! He was probably dreaming but he didn't care and hugged his Ace-sama so sudden that they ended up entangled in the sheets.

Midorima ended up sleeping lying on his chest. He could practically hear his heartbeat and he was wishing time could stand still now. Shin-chan was probably sleep talking when he greeted him but he didn't care and hugged him tighter.

This warmth was too comforting for him and he didn't notice he fell into slumber again.

Hikari heard the doorbell rang and found out that two of her brother's teammates were outside.

"Good morning. We came here to deliver a package from the coach."

She remembered them as Miyaji and Kimura.

"My nichan is still sleeping so Kazunari-nichan is still trying to wake him up."
"What's taking them so long? Let's go up and drag them to school shall we, Miyaji?"
"Uh I don't think that's a good idea. They're quite…busy." She fidgeted.

"Busy with what?" Miyaji and Kimura suddenly went upstairs and Hikari wasn't able to stop them.

Takao's room was the one closest to the stairs so they opened it first.

Their eyes widened in disbelief at what they saw. Takao and Midorima peacefully sleeping with the taller man's head on Takao's chest. It would've been a typical romantic scene if not for the people involved. They remained quiet, both unable to utter a single word until they heard a click.

Midorima's sister was taking pictures with her phone. She even took close-up pictures.

A flash made Takao open his eyes and saw Hikari giggling quietly with a phone in her hand which she immediately hid.

"Good morning again, Kazunari-nichan. I'm sorry to wake you up but you have additional guests." She pouted towards his teammates diretction.

Kimura had a nervous smile while Miyaji was giving him a sly look.

"I swear this isn't what you think it is!"

Midorima shifted. He bolted up and with half-lidded eyes looked around the room.

"Huh, why are you all in my room!?"

"Actually Shin-chan this is my room." He laughed nervously.

"Oh right we slept together, sorry. I'll go back to my room now."

Midorima walked back to his room dazedly and left them dumbfounded.

A/N: TTuTT Another short update. Next update will be the last chapter and it will be a long one! Thank you for reading this. Feel free to leave your reactions beacuse I love reading them. Spread the MidoTaka love!

(Feb 2016)