HINATA
I don't know what happened, but Kageyama clearly isn't here in the moment. We took a 2 hour nap very needed. He cuddled with me and this time it felt different. He was holding on as if he was afraid to lose me. He said nothing is wrong, but I know something is. I decide to let it go for now. I hear the door knowing that is Sugawara and Daichi. I open the door smiling.
"Hey guys," I greet. "Ready for tonight."
"Hell yes," says Sugawara. "I have been waiting for this break. You guys look great."
"Thanks," I reply. I'm not wearing anything to special. Kageyama is rocking a royal blue button down shirt that he refuses to tuck into his dress pants. He looks so fucking good that I don't care. I'm wearing a black button down shirt with a cool silver stitched design on the pocket. My shirt is tucked into my slacks with a nice black belt to match.
"Kageyama," says Daichi. "I brought patron as requested." Come again? Daichi holds up the bottle.
"Thanks," says Kageyama walking over taking the bottle. "I appreciate it. How was your evening?" Kageyama goes to grab a glass to fix his drink. I am stunned. What happened to him not doing any drinking.
"It was okay," says Sugawara. "Had me a nice light salad which I am sure we burn off at the club tonight."
"Tendo text me and said it is just starting to get crowded," says Daichi.
"Really?" I ask. "Lev was thinking it wouldn't get full until later."
"Well the club made it aware the Olympic volleyball team would be present," explains Daichi. "I guess some people care about the sport." Kageyama takes his shot not even flinching.
"Seriously," Sugawara replies. "I don't like dealing with the press."
"We won't be," says Daichi. "I'm sure Kuroo or Bokuto are behind this. Kuroo doesn't even like the press unless they are asking about the game. The partying is enough. I don't think we need that kind of attention."
"You know Kuroo loves the ladies," I reply. "No way was he wasting an opportunity. Tobio, you ready?"
"Just one more," he states. I don't like what I'm seeing as Kageyama takes not one but two more shots.
"I got us an Urber," states Sugawara. "It is much easier that way."
"And safe," adds in Daichi. "You got your key card?"
"Yes," I reply.
"Let's head out," says Sugawara. We make our way downstairs to the outside. I wonder what having dinner at this hotel would be like. Maybe tomorrow night we can give a try. I glance at Kageyama wishing I could take his hand into mine. His facial expression looks more…..distant than usual.
"There is our driver," says Daichi. "We managed to grab a good one." He really did. The driver is a male with a Chevy Tahoe. Plenty of room for everyone. Daichi gets in the passenger seat while the rest of pile into the back. We get buckled up and only then does the driver take off. The closer we get to the club the thicker the traffic gets. So glad Daichi went this route instead of trying to drive. It takes us 20 minutes to arrive because of the traffic.
"Thank you," says Sugawara as we climb out. He pulls out his phone. "Kuroo says to make sure we get in the VIP line." Kageyama nods.
"The VIP line is on the right," he points out.
"Good eye," says Daichi as we walk over. The VIP line is 10 times shorter. We get to security who asks for our names. They check the iPad in their hand before letting us inside. The air condition is blasting in here because it is cold as fuck.
"Our section is on the second floor," he explains. How do we even get to that? Sugawara has the same idea asking a young lady how do we get to our section. She gives him the instructions. I can't hear over the loud music. Sugawara signals for us to follow him. Kageyama stumbles a little causing me to grab his waist.
"You okay?" I inquire.
"I'm fine," he replies shrugging me off. "I just lost my balance." I try not to take this personal as we are in public. I follow the guys up a flight of stairs. We once again have to give our names. We enter this area, and I am floored. It has its own dance floor, two bars, and several private areas with curtains to cover up the rooms allowing privacy. Man, some of the things I know going on behind those closed curtains.
"We are section 8," says Daichi. We walk over to the curtain that is open a little but not a lot.
"Hey!" exclaims Bokuto seeing us first. He has a glass of brown liquor. "Those who can drink you get 4 drinks max covered by us."
"That is really kind of you," I reply. That is a lot. I honestly would only need 2-3 drinks at the most depending on what it is. "This is a really nice club."
"Yeah," he replies. "Kuroo and I come here often."
"Really," says Akaashi. "Please do tell us of your adventures. If you are okay sharing that is." Akaashi barely speaks so this surprises me. Bokuto on the other looks not pleased.
"I'd rather not," he replies. "You're much too young away." I swear I see Akaashi eye twitch.
"Akaashi," says Kageyama. "Can you show me where the rest room is?"
"Sure," he replies. Kageyama and Akaashi walk off.
"You know calling him young upset him," Sugawara points out. Bokuto rolls his eyes.
"He will be alright," he replies waving his hand as if it is no big deal. "Didn't see any of the other young team members getting upset about it." What is he talking about? He was talking to Akaashi specifically. "What are guys drinking?" Sugawara looks at Daichi.
"I guess we will have a little something," says Daichi. Daichi tells Bokuto what he and Sugawara wants. Bokuto leaves the area to get their drinks. Kuroo walks over.
"Glad to see you guys made it," he replied. "You guys earned it."
"Thank you," I reply. Kuroo nods.
"I know we are going to be successful this year," he states. "Once we bring home the gold our lives will be changed forever." I believe him. We have never been this stacked before with talent. I can feel it. It's part of the reason I let go wanting to be a part of the big 3. I am going to get the gold this time. I will do whatever it takes. My boyfriend will be beside me when we secure our metal. I smile just thinking about it. "Nothing to drink for you?"
"No, I'm okay," I state turning around hearing footsteps.
"Really Kuroo," says Kenma. His arms are folded and he looks very unhappy. I rarely see Kenma outside of making our uniforms. He has a buzz cut on one side of his head while the other side is cut into a long angled bob. It is dyed platinum blonde but is growing out. He looks pretty cute I must admit.
"I'm so glad you are here!" exclaims Kuroo hugging him. Kenma looks annoyed rolling his eyes. "You remember Hinata right?"
"Hey," I say waving.
"Hey," says Kenma. "Sorry you had to be dragged here because this guy wants a reason to get his dick wet."
"Hey!" he exclaims clearly embarrassed. Kenma smirks.
"Drink please," he says. Kuroo doesn't say another walking away. Kenma snickers before looking at me.
"How you been?" he asks.
"Doing okay," I reply. "You?"
"Good," he replies. "Finishing up on the uniforms for this season." Kageyama walks back into the room with Akaashi. I shift my eyes away from them. "What was that?"
"What was what?" I inquire. Kenma chuckles lowly.
"Which one are you interested in?" he states. "I'm betting the taller one."
"Kenma stop," I reply trying not to blush. Kenma is gay. He figured me out from the beginning. He gets hit on by girls and guys a lot, but he only plays for one team.
"No need to be shy," he replies. "Kuroo doesn't know not that he would care."
"I don't want him to know," I hiss as Kageyama walks over.
"Shoyo, did you want anything to drink?" he asks. I'm in shock that he used my first name. Kageyama glances at Kenma. "Hi, I didn't know you would be here."
"Me neither," says Kenma as Kuroo comes back handing Kenma a glass. He takes a sip. "Um. Perfect." He turns his attention to Kageyama. "This must be annoying knowing that you can't drink."
"It's not," he replies. Kenma smiles at him.
"I'm going to sit down and enjoy my drink," says Kenma. "Kuroo, fill me in what I have missed."
"All good news," says Kuroo following him. I immediately turn my attention to Kageyama.
"What was that?" I ask.
"What?" retorts Kageyama.
"You used my first name," I reply. "I don't want anyone getting any ideas." Kageyama frowns.
"He looked interested in you," he mumbles. Awe, he was jealous.
"You have nothing to worry about," I state.
"But he's close to your height," pouts Kageyama. "And he's pretty." I don't know how to feel about this. "He looks like he could give you what I can't."
"Tobio….."I exclaim. "Where is this coming from?"
"I can't….I can't," says Kageyama before jogging away from me. What the hell.
"Is everything okay?" asks Sugawara. I feel startled by his presence. I shake my head.
"I don't know," I whisper. "Something is wrong with Tobio. I don't know what it is though." Sugawara puts a hand on my shoulder.
"Hey, it's going to be okay," says Sugawara.
"I have never seen him like this," I explain. "He was fine earlier."
"Did something happen?" ask Sugawara.
"Not that I am aware of," I reply.
"Come on, let's get you a drink," suggests Sugawara. I didn't want to drink tonight but now I certainly need one. Nothing too strong of course. I follow Sugawara out to the bar. I glance around loving the lighting in here. Makes me feel like I'm on a movie seat. Blue, red, and yellow lights flash on off during certain songs from what I see. For this being VIP people the crowd is lively as the dance floor is full of people. We reach the bar with me noticing the line is short. "What you want?" I think it over. I mean we are taking an uber back after all.
"I want two shots of vodka," I shout over the music. The bartender hears me going to fix what I requested.
"I didn't think you were going for liquor," says Sugawara. With the way I feel I need the distraction.
"Hinata," says Tendo walking up. He is wearing the same outfit I saw him in for dinner.
"Looking sharp," says Sugawara taking in Tendo.
"Thank you," says Tendo. "Just something hanging out in the back of my closet. You guys know we have a server, right?"
"We do?" I question as the bar tender tells me the price.
"He's with Testro Kuroo," says Tendo. The bar tender nods walking away.
"Thanks," I reply before tossing both shots back. Tendo raises an eyebrow.
"What the fuck….." Tendo mutters.
"Don't ask," I reply. I drink but barely like this. I know Tendo is wondering why I am. I scan the room looking for Kageyama but I don't see him. Where did he go. "I'm going to find Kageyama. This is his first time in this kind of environment." Tendo nods while Sugawara looks worried. I walk towards the restroom they have on this floor. I head inside searching around for Kageyama or his shoes at least. I don't see him. What the hell. I walk out of the bathroom scanning the room once more. Maybe he went back outside. I leave the VIP area heading back outside. I see a bigger crowd compared to earlier. I walk to the side of the building and sure enough I hear some crying.
"Toru, I just can't…." cries Kageyama. My boyfriend is crying… Something tells me to hang back for a moment, so I do.
"I know it's hard," he replies. "Just go to your parents and bring Hinata with you. You know he wouldn't mind."
"My parents don't know I'm gay or not in school," he explains before sniffling. "I don't want Shoyo to lie." His parents think he is in college. Oh my god…..why wouldn't he tell them what is really going on. "I'm so scared….."
"You so don't need to be drinking," Oikawa states. "You're over thinking this. Your parents can be up tight but whose parents aren't."
"Whatever," says Kageyama. He sighs. "I just wish I could stay in the hotel room with Hinata. I really don't want to be here." Does Oikawa know about us? Kageyama is talking so…..openly.
"I get it," says Oikawa. "I know you are in love and everything." He is…..he loves me… I can't even smile about that in this moment. All I can focus on is the obvious emotional distress in his voice. "Hinata would be understanding, I'm positive."
"He's older than me," exclaims Kageyama. "I don't want him to think I'm some little ass kid." I don't view Kageyama as a kid at all. He is very mature for age. I must remind myself he is only 19 while I'm 22 years old. I feel like he is my perfect mate. I love him. He seems to be doubting me suddenly. Am I not conveying my feelings enough?
"Makes sense," says Oikawa. "Stop drinking. You are going to get sick if you keep going."
"Whatever," says Kageyama standing up. I quickly round the corner hoping he didn't see me. I need to get my thoughts together. I head back to the main door making my way through the VIP line. My buzz is kicking in, but it doesn't stop me. I quickly make my way back to the second floor in VIP. I see Lev out on the floor dancing having the time of his life. I am surprised to see Kenma out there even dancing. He hates crowds. I am sure Kuroo has something to do with that. It could be the alcohol. Who knows?
"Hey Hinata!" shouts Noya. I see Noya in our VIP booth with Asahi peering over him. I make my way over. "Where you been? I thought you left."
"No," I reply shaking my head. "What's up?" Noya is sipping whiskey. Strong as fuck, I can smell it from here.
"Nothing for now," he replies scanning the crowd. "The ladies tonight are so so."
"Really Noya," says Asahi looking down at his best friend.
"What?" he questions. "I'm dying to get laid at this point. I won't get this chance again until after the games. After our break I will need to focus."
"I'm right there with you," I reply.
"Are you really?" questions Noya. I know what he is hinting at. My relationship with Kageyama.
"Yes really," I reply trying not to snap at him. Asahi catches the tension.
"Am I missing something?" he inquiries.
"No," I reply turning my head away from them.
"Come on, don't be mad," says Noya. "I didn't mean anything by that comment."
"Yu, I don't have time for this," I reply sternly. "No offense to you but I have some stuff going on."
"What's wrong?" asked Asahi. "You appear to be stressed."
"I am," I reply.
"We are suppose to be relaxing," says Noya. "That's the whole part of tonight." I run my hands through my hair as Kageyama comes into view.
"I know," I reply. "I can't explain right now." I pull my phone out knowing what I need to do. I am scheduling an Uber.
"Will you tell me later?" asked Noya. "I don't want you to think I'm blowing you off."
"You're not doing anything wrong," I reply. "If anything, I want you guys to enjoy your night." Asahi looks concerned but nods as Noya elbows him.
"Come on Asahi, let's hit the floor," says Noya. I head into the VIP looking for Bokuto but I don't see him. Damnit. I walk out of the VIP section not seeing Kageyama. Where the hell did he go now? I will rope back around to him. I head into the bathroom passing Akaashi leaving out. I head inside seeing Bokuto humming and washing his hands.
"Bokuto," I call out. He turns to me smiling.
"Hey, you having a good time?" he asked grabbing some paper towels.
"Yes," I lie. "I have to leave because Kageyama isn't feeling well."
"Is he alright?" asks Bokuto walking over to me.
"He wasn't feeling well before we got here," I explain. "He wanted to be a team player and came out anyway." I see a few people enter the restroom behind me.
"Not a problem," says Bokuto as we head out the bathroom. "You don't have to go." The music is blaring now that we are back outside.
"He is my roommate, and I'm an older figure," I reply. "I don't have a problem ensuring he is healthy." Bokuto nods liking this as Akaashi is calling for us. I glance out on the dance floor seeing people move away. As we get closer, I can see Kageyama vomiting.
"Holy shit…." mutter Bokuto. "You weren't kidding." Fuck. Akaashi is shouldering Kageyama. I walk over to my boyfriend to take over.
"Hey, I'm here," I tell him. I make eye contact with Akaashi. "Thank you for your help. I can take him from here."
"I don't know what happened," says Akaashi. "I tried to get him to the bathroom, but it was too many people on the floor." I wrap Kageyama arm around me.
"Shoyo…." he slurs. "My tummy hurts….." Oh god….He rubs his vomit covered lips into my hair. Damnit.
"You need to go now," demands Bokuto.
"Our Uber is on the way," I explain. "Come on Tobio." I use his first name to encourage him which works. He gives me a goofy grin as a staff member walks up. "Sorry." The guy gives me the stank eye clearly annoyed. I guide Kageyama safely out of the club before pulling out my phone. Our driver will be pulling up in 1 minute.
"Ugh, I'm sleepy," says Kageyama.
"No sleep for you," I reply. "We need to get you in the shower when we get back."
"Oh," he says like a lost child. "Are we going to fuck again?" He nips at my neck.
"Tobio!" I exclaim pulling my head away. "No! Stop it!" Kageyama stares at me.
"Is this because I'm not little like Kenma," he pouts. This is so bad.
"We will talk back at the hotel," I say lowly as our driver pulls up. I help Kageyama in the backseat as I sit beside him. The whole drive he is laying his head on my shoulder with his eyes closed. Thank god he is not trying to maul me.