KAGEYAMA
"I don't even want to go now," I admit.
"I know," whines Hinata. "That is how come I wanted to save the sex for later. Trust me I know these things." He has a point but at the same time I'm not very big on clubs either. Hinata and I get dressed in our casual clothes knowing that we are going to dinner once we are checked in. I make sure we both have everything we need. "I can drive." I'm super glad to hear that as driving downtown is not my favorite.
"Okay," I reply. We head out of our room towards the elevator. "Do you know what you want to eat yet?"
"I really don't," says Hinata. "I know we will be going with something close by the hotel. I mean we are suppose to be going clubbing so it would be wise to eat something heavy but not too heavy."
"Why does it matter?" I inquire hitting the button to get the elevator.
"It depends," he says looking me. "On if you are going to drink or dance, maybe both. You don't want to get too drunk because you didn't eat enough but you also don't want an upset stomach." I frown because I didn't think this would be so complicated.
"Let's go with light heavy?" I question. "Seems like the best option." Hinata chuckles.
"You're too damn cute," he says as the elevator arrives. I see Akaashi on there with his hands in his short pockets.
"You guys leaving already?" he asks.
"Yeah," I reply. "We are getting a bite to eat before changing into our best clothes for tonight."
"I still don't even know what I am wearing," says Akaashi. "I hope this isn't a regular thing."
"It's not," assures Hinata. "I mean we always do the dinner before training but after that we have never done anything. We also didn't have this 4 month training shit either." Akaashi laughs.
"True," he replies. "I'll see you guys tonight." He walks off the elevator. Once the doors close Hinata looks at me. "I find it interesting that he is rooming with Oikawa tonight."
"Yeah…." I say slowly. Akaashi told Oikawa he wasn't going to be staying in the room but didn't want our coach to know. Oikawa was down for this as he wants to get laid tonight anyway. It couldn't had been more perfect. I know Oikawa will keep this quiet as he doesn't want to get yelled at by our coaches for not following directions.
Once outside I help Hinata get everything loaded up into the car. I use my phone to plug in the directions so he can focus on the road. We discuss some more combos we want to try out following our break. I'm only taking a break because Hinata is insisting that I do. He is pulling the experience card. Hinata misses the hotel twice before we manage to pull in front of the building successfully. I understand why he passed it by with the flow of traffic and people everywhere. I get out of the car with a bell man approaching us.
"Valet parking?" he asks. Hinata gets out.
"Oh, we just wanted to check in," he replies.
"Can I hold your keys in case we need to move your car?" he asks. I raise an eyebrow. "I assure you I am with the hotel."
"Okay," replies Hinata handing him the car keys. I take one more good look at the guy in case he is full of shit. "Tobio, it's okay." I glance at him seeing his amused smile. I click my tongue causing him to laugh as we enter the hotel. I observe the hotel and it looks so expensive. It has a restaurant and several stores. We are only at the front of the hotel. I am sure there is more to it. I look up seeing it has several floors. I am guessing 38 maybe. Hard to tell. Hinata locates the check in counter. "Hi, we need to check in."
"Name?" asks the young lady.
"Shoyo Hinata," he replies. "And Tobio Kageyama." She is clicking away on her keyboard as I look around.
"I have you here," she replies. "Here is your two room keys. We have breakfast in the morning, or you can have ordered to your room."
"For free?" I ask turning towards her. She giggles nodding yes.
"Thank you," replies Hinata. He walks over to me. "Kuroo has expensive taste. He always manages to find a hotel that has free breakfast. I'm not surprised you can order it to your room at all."
"I am," I reply as we walk outside. I see that guy with our keys right away. He walks over providing Hinata with his car keys.
"We will do valet parking," says Hinata. "We need to unload our bags."
"Of course sir," he replies following us back to the car. We take everything out that we need. Hinata tips the guy before we head back inside after he explains to Hinata how to get his car.
"I didn't want to deal with the parking," he replies as we head inside.
"I get it," I reply shrugging. My parents use it all the time, but I think it is because my parents want to feel important. I roll my eyes remembering that. Our room is on the 24th floor making me wonder just how many floors there are. I could google it but it's not that serious. I use my key card to open the door. Hinata walks inside with me quickly following.
"Whoa….." he mutters. I stop behind him with my bag my eyes widening. The room is beyond what I was expecting. The bed and TV look like it is floating. The TV is a 55 inch which I have never seen in a hotel room before. The furniture has a cherry wood finish with plenty of white linens on the bed and pillows. The comforter looks thick, fluffy and warm. There is a love seat with a coffee table and a desk. All this space is not necessary. "Oh my god look at all these cable spots." I leave my suitcase taking a look beside the TV. The extra plug in spots are on the side and not the back. How nifty.
"You're right," I reply. "You can literally set up a game system in here or a roku. This is beyond impressive."
"I like this place much better than the last one," says Hinata. He pulls his bag over to the loveseat as I do the same. I open mine taking out my phone charger. "I was thinking we could do sushi."
"Good," I reply plugging up my charger. "I kind of have a taste for it." Hinata pulls out his charger as well before looking at his phone.
"There are plenty of places close by too," he notes. "Do you care which one we go to?"
"Five star," I reply. "I refuse to take a chance on anything else. Not going to risk bad sushi making me ill." Hinata chuckles.
"Agreed," he says before smiling at me. "There is one 3 blocks from here. That should be easy to walk compared to our drills." I laugh.
"Most definitely," I reply. "Um are you able to cover us?"
"Yeah," says Hinata making sure he has the hotel key card. We head out the room. "I know you are looking for work. I think it is best you wait until after the games for sure." I nod thankful he is so understanding. I'm more so glad that I get to stay at the training facility instead of being home or at school. I would take school any day over being at home. We head out the hotel towards the restaurant. "Thank god I have a decent savings. I wasn't ready for them to have us move into the training facility."
"Understandable," I reply knowing deep down I was happy. "What do you do for a living?"
"I'm teacher aid currently," he replies. "I really wanted to be a counselor for young students, but it is a dying field sad to say."
"Wow," I reply impressed. "I know you are an amazing teacher but a counselor. You would have changed the world." Hinata glances at me blushing. So damn cute I wish I could hold his hand.
"Thanks," he mutters. "Um yeah I'm missing the end of the school year. I wasn't planning to teach summer school this year anyway."
"That is pretty cool you get breaks with the students," I reply.
"Not always," corrects Hinata. "Sometimes we have staff meetings or training to attend when the students aren't in school."
"Oh," I reply. I talk to Hinata about his job some more before inquiring where to look for work. I don't even know where to begin as I have never worked. We arrive at the restaurant to see it is pretty high scale. Ladies in dresses, men in suits. Maybe I should have gone for a 4 star. "Think we should leave?"
"It doesn't say they have a dress code," states Hinata as a hostess walks up.
"Table for 2?" he asks.
"Yes," I reply. They lead us to a table almost in the back. I don't mind as we can see everything from our seat. We sit down as they sit down the menu on the marble looking table.
"I may take a nap before we have to go out," says Hinata. "If not, I will be tired by midnight."
"Old man," I joke. Hinata kicks my shoe laughing. I pick out two rolls that sound good as Hinata does the same. Our server is quick and pleasant. Hinata is fidgeting a little. "You okay?" He nods but I'm not so sure about that.
"Kageyama," I turn towards the voice seeing Tendo and Lev. They are the last people I would expect to see here. They both fit in as they decked out in dress clothes. Tendo has his hair slicked back.
"Tendo," says Hinata standing up. "Fancy seeing you here." Lev chuckles as they walk over.
"Underdressed don't you think?" he asks.
"We're not," I reply speaking up for Hinata and myself. Lev raises an eyebrow looking taken back.
"There was no dress code," says Hinata. "Did you guys want to sit with us?" What! Hinata no…
"That would be nice," says Tendo. He flags a server. "We need a table for 4 please." The server nods as I reluctantly stand up. We move to a both with Hinata sitting beside me, thank god.
"You guys have been killing it in practice," says Tendo. "Something change?" I hate that smug look on his face.
"We understand each other's playing style," says Hinata. "I am glad because I want gold this year. Especially since they invested all this money into the training facility." Tendo nods in agreement.
"I can't imagine what will happen if we don't," he states. "The big 3 they selected this year is questionable."
"Are you serious?" says Lev glancing at Tendo over his menu.
"I said what I said," drones Tendo. "Kuroo and Bakuto are great no doubt, but I think they are missing some key elements."
"How so?" asked Hinata. "I think their selection is good."
"For one you have greatly improved," says Tendo. "I feel that Kageyama, Oikawa and you have a better connection than Asahi." I don't even know what to say to that. "Asahi is well aware of this, but you know he likes to follow instructions." Hinata nods his head. I don't talk Asahi as much, but he certainly doesn't like to rock the boat. I get it. I'm certainly not going to say anything about it. The server walks up and Tendo orders one sushi roll with some sake. Lev orders gyoza and a sushi roll.
"You guys rooming together?" inquires Lev. Hinata nods his head. "I am rooming with Tendo for this weekend. So glad."
"Nothing wrong with wanting to change up roommates," I reply. Lev chuckles.
"I'm a grown man," he states. "This whole roommate thing is killing me."
"Ditto," says Tendo. "Whatever lady I find for tonight will have to be okay with having you in the room." Are they serious?
"Yeah," says Lev leaning back. "I'm sure it won't be an issue." Hinata coughs clearly uncomfortable by the conversation. I'm sorry but having sex with someone else in the room? That is not okay to me. After having sex for the first time, seeing how intimate it is. That moment doesn't need to be shared with anyone else. Lev glances at me. "You planning to hook up Kageyama? I'm sure you can hook a nice lady."
"I'm good," I reply.
"You don't want to get a tune up?" inquires Lev.
"I don't do hook ups," I say sternly. Tendo leans over whispering in Lev ear. Lev nods. What did he say to him?
"What made you guys come to this restaurant?" asks Hinata changing the subject. Thank you!
"We looked up lots of places," explains Tendo. "We wanted to go somewhere nice. This just happened to have what we are in the mood for. We will be heading to the club at 10 which is why we are already dressed."
"I told him people don't show up until 11pm," explains Lev. "He claims we have to be on time."
"Always," says Tendo. "I'm not changing my habits for no one." Hinata chuckles.
"I know you won't," he replies. "We will be there at 11 just so you know."
"Someone is being smart," says Lev. Tendo bumps Lev with his elbow as they begin to chuckle. I am so glad when our food arrives. I don't have a problem with Lev but ever since Tendo said all those off handed comments to me during our training I stay away from him.
"This sushi is cold," notes Hinata picking another piece. "It's not freezing cold. Much easier on my teeth."
"Yes," says Lev. He studies his piece. "I like the sesame seeds. It is adding a nice layer of flavor and texture." I have to agree with him on that. The sushi here is certainly 5 stars and it shows. We are eating in silence when I excuse myself. Need to use the rest room. I hope they don't have someone standing there to hand out towels. That always makes me feel weird.
"Tobio," I stop walking looking around knowing that can't be right. I can feel the fear rising within me.
"Tobio," This time it is my father and not my mother. My eyes land on my mother and father sitting at a window seat. I'm sure my mother told the restaurant personnel to sit them there. "Don't just stand there. Come and greet us properly." I slowly walk over with my mom standing up. She air kisses my cheek before hugging me. My father shakes my hand firmly. "Haven't heard from you? I assume that means you are deep into your studies."
"Yes," I lie.
"You appear as if you have been working out a lot," notes mom touching my shoulders. She sits back down crossing her legs. "Are you working towards finding a nice wife?"
"Much too soon for that," states dad. "He needs to finish school first." My mom smiles looking off behind.
"Your classmates look like they are on our level," she states. "Minus the redhead." She glances at me. "Why are you two dressed so…"
"Poor," finishes dad. "I agree. We have spoken to you about your appearance." My father wants me to dress semi casual all the time. I just can't…..it's not me. It's not that serious.
"I will remember that," I reply. My father gives me a stern look. "I'm on my way to the restroom."
"Good," states my father standing up. "I will accompany you." I try to keep from panicking. No good will come from this I just know it. I walk into the bathroom heading into a stall while my dad uses the urinal. I like my privacy. I never use urinals. I finish up hoping my father would leave but he doesn't. Soon as I walk out of the stall, he slaps me hard. "God wash your hands." My ears are ringing from the hit he delivered. I take quiet deep breaths. I can't cry…it will make it worse. I walk to the sink washing my hands. "You are an embarrassment. How dare you walk around looking like this in public. A 5 star restaurant at that."
"I'm sorry," I say softly over the water.
"Don't apologize," he barks. "Do better. How come you haven't called or came by the house?" I turn off the water grabbing some paper towels.
"I was focusing on getting a 4.0," I lie. "Is that not more important?"
"It is," he replies. "Your mother wants to see you. I expect to see you home in two weeks." Oh no…I can't…..I don't want to.
"What about school?" I inquire. "My partner and I have a project due."
"Bring them and your school supplies with you then," he replies. "Can't have you messing up that grade point average." Shit. I didn't think he would make me come still. Oh god I don't know what to do.
"Yes sir," I reply tossing my paper towel.
"You are such a disappointment," snorts my father. "I need you to get your shit together. I see anything less than a 4.0 from your school this summer semester what I just did is nothing. Keep acting like this no one will fucking want you. I refuse to let you ruin the Kageyama name." He turns to head out of the bathroom letting me know this conversation is over. I open the door allowing my father to walk out first. I wave to my mom knowing my dad will rip a new one if I don't. I get back to the table sitting down. The guys are laughing.
"We were getting worried," says Hinata. I just nod unable to meet anyone eyes at the table. I can't even look at Hinata. I will fall to pieces if I do.
"You okay?" asks Lev. "Your face is kind of red." Fuck I didn't even think about that.
"Oh, I am just hot," I mutter. Hinata is studying me as if he knows I'm lying. I don't even brother eating the rest of my food. I don't really speak the rest of dinner. Just a mumble here and there. We get our leftovers to go saying goodbye to Lev and Tendo. My parents left before we did and I am glad. I didn't want them to stop me again. I didn't want to risk them talking to Hinata asking him about school and god knows what else.
"Tobio," says Hinata breaking into my thoughts.
"Huh?" I ask starling awake. I realize we are back in front of the hotel. Hinata just nods opening the door to the hotel. He is quiet not saying anything until we get to the room.
"Tobio, what's wrong?" he asks.
"Nothing…" I whisper. "Just some personal stuff." I don't want to talk about it. I will cry if I have to. I don't want him to know. I snap out of my thoughts. "Still going to take that cat nap?"
"Yeah," he replies.
"Can I join you?" I ask making eye contact with him.
"Of course," replies Hinata smiling at me.