KAGEYAMA
We just walked into our locker room grinning like crazy. This is the first year we went against China this soon. It was a long hard game, but we won! We have already played Romania, next is Italy. I am so fucking pumped right now.
"This is so awesome!" exclaims Noya. He goes a small victory dance causing a few of us to laugh.
"I know right," says Kuroo. "I never knew it would feel like this. I almost can't even describe how this feel." I know exactly what he means. I can see already he is addicted to that feeling. Good. That means he is going to try harder.
"Ditto," says Sugawara. "Kageyama and Ushijima are killing it with the combos." Kuroo and Noya laughs.
"You are doing good too Sugawara," says Kuroo. "This is so fucking awesome."
"I bet they didn't know Ushijima has that stored up energy and power," chuckles Noya. "I swear big guy, I don't know how you do it." Tendou walks into in the locker room. His deep red hair spiked. He is wearing the japan coach sweat suit making his 6'1 height stand out even more.
"You guys did good with your interview," he replies.
"Wasn't much to say," says Ushijima. "It was a team effort." Tendou nods in agreement.
"You guys get 48 hours to recoup," he replies. "Stayed focused all right. I don't care what you do as long as you are good to go." For the first time ever I'm not thinking about training. I'm thinking about Hinata. He must be super busy because I haven't been able to get ahold of him all week.
"Hey, did you guys want to get the tats when we get back?" asked Noya. "When we bring home that gold!"
"That's cool," says Ushijima. "I know for a fact we will be bringing home the gold." Ushijima glances at me. "You joining us Kageyama?"
"Maybe," I reply. I really don't like the idea of having a tattoo to be honest. I want to talk to Hinata about this and see what he thinks. We all get dressed heading out towards the facility we are staying at. Noya and Kuroo are hosting at some club tonight. They are getting paid for it so I don't blame them. Those two love mingling with fans so I'm not surprised. I wonder how come Oikawa didn't go? He usually is always up for being the center of attention. Me I'm on the first flight back home to Toyoko. The flight is long but not terrible. The Olympic games being held in London is cool. I think I will go back and do the tourist thing when I have a chance. It's really beautiful here. I think Hinata would really enjoy the food in London.
I get off the plane calling Hinata. I'm relieved when I finally get an answer but it's not Hinata. I'm making my way to my car. I won't be here long, so I only brought a carrier on with everything I need.
"Hello," greets Yachi.
"Hi Yachi," I reply. I'm actually glad to hear from her. I was wondering how she has been doing. "How are you?"
"Um I'm good," she says nervously. I'm standing waiting to cross the airport walkway to the parking garage. Glad the walk is short. I want to make the best of this time.
"Is Hinata there?" I ask. Not trying to be rude but I miss my cinnamon bun.
"He's sleeping," she says quietly.
"Okay," I reply. "Have you guys been hanging out all week? I have been trying to reach him for days."
"I'm sure you have been trying to reach him," she replied. "Kageyama, give me a minute." The phone sounds muffled so I just wait patiently. I start pulling out my keys ready to go. Yachi sounds like she is still moving around. "You still there?"
"Yeah," I reply in route to my car. Yachi sighs. "What's wrong?" I know something is wrong. That is the only time I ever hear her sigh.
"Please…um….I'm not even sure if I should be saying anything," says Yachi.
"Where is Hinata?" I ask trying to keep calm. "Is he okay?"
"He's not okay…" says Yachi slowly. "He didn't want to say anything. He wants you to focus on bringing home the gold."
"I'm well on my way to doing that," I reply. "What's going on Yachi? You have my word. He will never know."
"I don't know….." she says slowly.
"Yachi!" I exclaim losing my patience.
"Hinata is in the hospital," she replies. "He was hurt really badly."
"What!" I exclaim. "What hospital?"
"Kageyama…."
"What hospital!" Now is not the time for Yachi to push me. She senses this giving up the name of the hospital. I end the call. I walk quickly to my car. Something in the pit of my stomach tells me this is immoral. Hinata is in the hospital. What happened? My heart is pounding in my chest as I make my way to him. Hinata would want me to have no distractions. In this case I need to know what is going on. This is about his safety. I get to the hospital with Yachi meeting me downstairs. She looks much better outside of the facility; I give her that. She has on some bootcut jeans with a racerback tank top.
"Hi Kageyama," she waves. "Just for the record I told him he should tell you."
"Thank you," I reply. "Does he know I'm here?"
"No," she admits. "He wouldn't want you to see him like this. I am also afraid of how much distress it would cause him to know you are here." This makes me worry even more.
"Can you tell me what happened?" I asked following her to the elevator.
"I don't know but I can guess," she says.
"What the hell does that mean?" I ask. "You're speaking in code." Yachi glances down before looking back up at me.
"Since you really care about Hinata I will tell you," she says. "He will have to tell you the rest. It really isn't my place to say anything."
"I understand that," I reply. "The way you are talking is frightening me a little. He's in a hospital." Yachi nods yes looking very unhappy. I know she is going to tell me what she knows.
"Ushijima beats on him," she says above a whisper. "I thought he was just some overbearing boyfriend. I just recently found out he hits Hinata if he does anything wrong. All I know is Ushijima almost killed him." Yachi voice quivered towards the end. My anger spikes so fast my heart hurts. How could he not tell me that? I would have never allowed him to go back to that house! "Sorry…"
"You didn't do anything wrong," I reply with my voice cracking. "Thank you for telling me." I follow Yachi to the room preparing my heart for what I will see. She opens the door and Hinata is asleep as she stated. His face is swollen, black and blue. He doesn't look like himself at all. I can see Ushijima finger marks around his neck. His gown and blanket is hiding everything else. I immediately pull up a chair grabbing his hand blinking back tears. How could Ushijima do something like this. I hate the fact now that I have to leave tomorrow. Hinata stirs. He groans because he is in a lot of pain, I'm sure. I almost feel bad that I grabbed his hand. He slowly opens his eyes slowly turning his head catching my eye.
"Tobio….." he says. I don't even care that he used my first name. I'm actually glad he did. "W-what are you doing here?"
"Hinata I'm going to come back okay," says Yachi walking over to him.
"All right," he says. "Thanks…." He looks back at me forcing a smile on his face. "Way to go, taking down China like they were nothing."
"We worked hard for that," I reply. "I thought about you the whole time." I can't tell if he is blushing or not because of the bruising and swelling. "You plan to tell me what happened?" He closes his eyes. "Take your time." I want him to tell me the truth. I know what Yachi told me but I need to hear it from Hinata.
"Um….ughhhhh….." he groans.
"Are you okay?" I ask. "Did you need some medicine?"
"I refuse to take the pain meds," he admits. "I've come too far. I don't want to relapse." I stare at him trying not to cry. God he is in so much agony.
"What injuries do you have?" I asked calmly.
"Oh nothing too bad," he sighs. "My cheek got fractured thankfully not broken, 3 fractured ribs, it could have been a lot worse according to my doctor." I look at him as he stares at me. "You promise not to get mad at me."
"I won't get upset at you," I reply touching his hair.
"Don't be mad at him," he says flitching. I nod my head yes knowing damn well I'm lying. I'm ready to give Ushijima the beating of his life.
"Um…." he says lowly. "I went back home that night and Ushijima came home. He was mad that I went out. He somehow knew I went out and where I went. He was already furious that I didn't answer my phone when he called. My phone died or whatever. Otherwise I would have answered it." The fuck is wrong with this guy? He seriously got mad over him not answering the phone. "After that he started hitting me. He was so angry. I've never seen him this irate."
"When are you getting out of here?" I ask calmly.
"Um I think they said I can leave in another 5 days," says Hinata. "God this hospital bill is going to be so high."
"Don't worry about that," I reply. I'm going to pay his hospital invoice. "Can you go to my condo when you leave here?"
"I was going to," he admits. "I'm scared to go back to that house."
"Do you have anything important there?" I ask.
"Not really….." he says.
"Good," I reply. I notice my tablet on the side of his bed. "You been reading?"
"You can call it that," he chuckles. I know he is more than likely listening to books on audio. I'm so happy to see him laughing. I decide to drop the subject of Ushijima for now. I manage to take his mind off his pain as we discuss the games he watched on TV. Hinata still looks up to me and only me on the volleyball court. He noted that Oikawa is still as good as ever. Hinata mentioned how the combo we have is incredible. I end up sleeping at the hospital not wanting to leave his side. I kiss his forehead when it is time for me to go.
On my way back to London I can't stop thinking about how much I want to hurt Ushijima for what he did. Seriously, you call this caring for your boyfriend. Keeping him locked up like a trained animal? Watching his every move, not allowing him to get a job. I scoff in disgust finally making it back to London. I head into my room trying to clear my mind to play later today.