VANJI!!!
My eyes fluttered open. I woke to see Hitoka gently nudging me explaining we'd made it back.
I shook my head rapidly- trying to get the (extremely realistic) dream out of my thoughts and began helping getting the equipment back into the gym.
Hitoka thanked me for all my hard work today and headed home. I looked down and started walking home.
Then, I heard someone jogging behind me. I looked to see Hinata catching up to me. I stopped and greeted him, "Oh- hey."
He smiled shyly and we both laughed awkwardly.
"C-can I walk with you?" He asked.
"Of course," I smiled.
While we walked, Hinata gushed over each moment during the match today. Play-by-play. And with each description, the same enthusiasm lit up in his eyes. No matter whether the moment was his or one of his teammates.
I giggled at the little sound effects he made for the ball flying across the court. His eyes widened at the sound.
"W-was that a laugh?" He asked excitedly.
"U-Um maybe?" I quickly covered my face with my hands.
"Hey.." he laughed gently taking my hands in his, "Don't hide from me."
I slowly lowered my guard. What I saw was Hinata's face near mine. His eyes smoldering his gaze into mine.
Oh no.. I'm asleep. Wake up Vanji!!
I lightly clapped my hands to my cheeks.
"H-hey!" Hinata exclaimed confused.
He held my hands firmly in his and dropped them to my sides.
"You ok?" he inquired as he began gently stroking my now freshly reddened cheeks.
"O-oh yeah. Just tired is all." I chuckled nervously.
"Oh. Ok. Um.. Vanji.. I know this is sudden and all but.. do you have any plans tomorrow?" He was staring at the ground suddenly.
"N-no no plans. Why?"
"I was.. wondering.. would you like to hangout tomorrow? Just the two of us. I know Kageyama usually is with us or the team but.. I figured we could get to know each other better," he asked while fidgeting with his finger wrapping.
"Hinata I-" I swallowed.
I saw his entire demeanor deflate.
"It's ok.. I guess you'd rather go with someone like Oikawa," he sighed looking dejected.
"Hinata.." I tried speaking over him as he continued to ramble on.
"I mean he is a leading player in the National Pro League and he's one of the top newcomers according to tons of news outlets.."
I did the only thing I could think of to stop his incessant talking..
~Hinata's POV~
Geez, what was I thinking?
Why would she even think to consider a guy like me?
Damn, that Oikawa. Doesn't he have enough fangirls fawning over him?
Before I knew it, I was suddenly spouting all of Oikawa's accomplishments.
"Shut up dude!!" I screamed internally, "Stop screwing yourself further than you already are!!"
But the words wouldn't stop. They kept flowing. I guess the longer I talked, the longer it would take to avoid the pain of rejection.
Suddenly, I felt something press against my lips. I blinked to regain focus and when I looked, Vanji's face was close to mine, and, her lips were against mine.
~Vanji's POV~
I froze.
What was I doing?!!
"He's gonna think I'm a creep or worse a crazy psychopath!!" I panicked.
I pulled away.
"I'm so sorry!!" I practically felt myself shrinking.
I began to turn away but Hinata caught my hand. Gently, he placed my hand against his chest over his heart. I could feel the calming rhythm against my fingertips.
"Heh, so what now?" He smiled.
"I guess.. tomorrow.. it's a date." I beamed back.
~ Later that afternoon~
I was just finishing cleaning up my room when I hadn't realized my phone had been vibrating alerts for over 10 missed calls and 25 missed text messages.
I rushed over to read the pile of messages and calls in my inbox. Most of them from Hitoka.
HE ASKED YOU OUT?!!! I NEED DETAILS!! XD
ANSWER MEEEE!!!
YOU ARE SO COMING BY MY HOUSE TOMORROW MORNING TO GET READY!!
OMGGGG I KNEW IT!!! XD
The messages continued in a similar fashion.
Except one. It was from Kageyama,
"Hey I think you actually managed the unthinkable.. you broke Hinata. He hasn't said one word since he got back to the gym for extra sets and returns. And he has this dumb look on his face. I don't know what you did. BUT DO IT MORE OFTEN."
I couldn't help but laugh at that one.
Another text came through,
Hinata: Soooo I may have told a few people..
Me: Ha I guessed that
Hinata: I'm sorry. Was that a bad idea?
Me: I guess not but we we may want to keep it pretty quiet. I don't want what we're doing to affect the team dynamic.
Hinata: Wowww thinking of the team are you?? ;) Someone's becoming a REAL team manager.
Me: Oh shut up Hinata..
Hinata: Ooo I wouldn't mind if you shut me up again ;)
I instantly turned red all over again. I tossed my phone aside. How can one person change my entire mood and outlook in a few weeks.
Bzzzzz...
Hinata: All jokes aside.. I really am happy you said yes. :)
Me: me too :) see you tomorrow
Hinata: See you later Miss Manager ;)