Kageyama wasn't at school today and this bothered both Hinata and Sugawara. Which in turn annoyed Daichi as he sensed they were both slightly unfocused during their training. He didn't want to increase it, but they couldn't fall behind in their training either. He increased it to prepare for the potential tough times ahead with a shortened practice yesterday and with a now-missing setter, an unfocused middle blocker and vice-captain which in turn, made some of the less enthusiastic members more grouchy. He himself was harsher, reprimanding others more easily and letting his bad mood rule over the team. The overall result was a general sullen mood settling over the volleyball team. They packed up and moved out to head home.
'Hinata!' Sugawara caught up with him just as Hinata was wheeling his bike. 'I only have one idea right now if you want Kageyama to be better,' the setter knew he was taking a risk. A huge risk but he held onto the hope that the pair would tire each other out and eventually admit things to each other, thus coming to an understanding. He knew the problem but he decided that the best course of action was to let the clumsy pair fix it themselves. After all, it seems Kageyama needs to organise his feelings. 'You visit him.' He said firmly as Hinata's mouth dropped open. 'Right now.'
'Ehh? But it's so late!'
'I already called but it seems it's just Kageyama there! His parents are overseas or something right now!'
'Ehh? What am I meant to do?'
'Just try to talk to him and if he doesn't want to, fight him!'
'Suga-san are you feeling okay?' Hinata squeaked, unused to seeing this intense side of the vice-captain.
'I am,' he grabbed Hinata's shoulders, 'You're the only one who can do this Hinata.'
'O-okay Suga-san,'
'Remember, just turn right at the crossroad and go to the end of the road. It should be around there."
Hinata rung the bell nervously. He waited. No response.
'Kageyama?' he called and rang the doorbell again.
And again.
And again.
It didn't seem like Kageyama was going to open the door anytime soon. He glanced around. Even though it was dark, it was a surprisingly green garden. Did Kageyama enjoy gardening? Hinata snorted in laughter, imagining Kageyama in gardening clothes. He walked around the sides of the house, looking for a window to get in. Lucky! And it was right near a tree too! He scrambled upwards and squinted into the dark window. It didn't seem like anyone was in. He pushed the window upwards and wriggled into the space. He seemed to get a bit stuck but managed to pull through and landed on the floor with a loud thump. He yelped and rubbed his sore spot.
'Hm?' someone murmured sleepily. Hinata froze. Just his luck. Kageyama was sitting up and rubbing his eyes.