Lupine

Disclaimer: I do not own Haikyuu!.

Warnings: Hurt/Comfort, Drama

Pairings: Hinata x Bokuto, Bokuto x Akaashi, Akaashi x Kuroo, Hinata x Kozume, Hinata x Miya Atsumu, Hinata x Miya Osamu, Hinata x Miya Atsumu x Miya Osamu, Haiba x Yaku, Kozume x Kuroo, Kuroo x Tsukishima, Kuroo x Bokuto, Kuroo x Akaashi x Bokuto

Plot: Hinata and Bokuto explore together. Kozume speaks with Kuroo about Bokuto.

Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics


Ch 05: Awakening

They had been folding laundry together for the past hour or so, still calming down from the events that had happened earlier in the night, when Hinata decided it was time to take a break. He crawled over to Bokuto on hands and knees, grinning impishly as he made his way across the carpet, growling teasingly as he pounced on his boyfriend and pushed him down against the pile of unfolded clothes beside him, the Alpha grunting softly and looking up at him in surprise.

"Shouyou! We still have-"

"Twenty minutes." Hinata insisted, kissing at his neck eagerly, rolling his hips down and grinning as he felt Bokuto start to harden against his thigh, the Alpha huffing softly and wrapping his arms around his waist.

"Baby, your roommates are here…"

Hinata laughed brightly at that, perking his ears up and meeting Bokuto's eyes, searching his embarrassed expression with a little smirk. "They're both voyeurs. They won't mind listening. Besides, one of these days I'm sure they'll have someone over and we'll definitely be able to hear them too!"

He took Bokuto's hand as the Alpha stammered, tugging him to his feet and carefully stepping around folded piles of laundry before pulling him into his bedroom, Hinata giggling while closing the bedroom door behind them. He pulled his boyfriend down into a kiss, humming and licking into his mouth while tugging at Bokuto's clothing, helping the Alpha out of his hoodie and shirt before working on his track pants, loosening the drawstring and going down on his knees, quickly taking him into his mouth.

Bokuto's breath hitched and he carefully cupped the back of Hinata's head, moaning deeply and keeping his hips perfectly still, letting the omega set the pace, licking and sucking while letting out soft moans as his cock started to swell. Hinata panted while carefully lapping at the tip of his cock, tasting his precum and feeling the texture of his cock start to change as his barbs emerged, sliding his tongue over them carefully and sucking while bobbing his head, taking more of Bokuto's shaft into his throat.

He could tell by now when the barbs were about to get sharp, and he carefully pulled back and licked his lips, wrapping his fingers around the Alpha's cock instead. He let out an excited giggle, jerking him quickly and looking up at him with hazy eyes, grinning and opening his mouth while rolling out his tongue, whining and watching him expectantly.

Bokuto shivered at the sight, growling and moving to wrap his fingers around his cock, jerking himself roughly while Hinata locked his fingers around his growing knot, the omega's other hand teasing under his shirt to tweak his nipples, keeping his tongue lolled out as he whined again, eager to be marked with his cum.

"Shouyou…" Bokuto whispered heatedly, precum spilling down his shaft and coating his fingers, his knot throbbing within Hinata's grasp. "Oh Sho, you're so pretty right now. You look so pretty beneath me…"

Hinata yipped softly, panting and lolling out his tongue, the hand teasing his nipple quickly soothing down his stomach and dipping into his shorts, wrapping around his cock and jerking quickly in time with Bokuto's movements. He moaned as the Alpha's scent thickened, canting his hips forward lightly as he watched his boyfriend's expression start to twist, whining and arching up to make sure Bokuto wouldn't miss his face as he started to cum.

The Alpha shivered and growled deeply, watching his omega submit so willingly to him setting him slowly on fire. He leaned a little closer, the tip of his tapered cock tapping against Hinata's tongue, the omega whining and flattening it as he searched Bokuto's eyes, making soft, needy sounds that tugged at the Alpha's chest. He wanted to give his omega what he wanted. He wanted to give Hinata everything he had, and more.

"Shouyou, oh Shouyou…" Bokuto moaned softly, the omega tightening his grip around his knot and slipping his other hand down to finger himself, sliding two fingers inside and whining as he curled them up and started rocking his hips against his hand. His cheeks were rosy and his eyes hazy, the Alpha inhaling deeply and moaning at the scent of his slick, precum dribbling onto Hinata's tongue. "Fuck baby, fuck you're gonna make me cum!"

Hinata blushed deeper at that, closing his eyes and panting against Bokuto's cock, the Alpha moaning out deeply as Hinata's scent and hot breath sent him over the edge. The Alpha groaned as he released in hot bursts against Hinata's tongue, the omega moaning and wrapping his lips around the tip of his cock, drinking him down, excess spilling past the corners of his mouth as Bokuto continued to cum. He opened his mouth and looked up at Bokuto, panting and whining as the Alpha came across his face, marking his nose, his forehead, his cheeks, thick ropes dripping down his neck and dampening his shirt. The omega panted excitedly, pushing himself up from his knees, tugging off his shirt and wiping his face quickly before kicking off his shorts and crawling onto the bed.

He stayed on all fours at the edge of the mattress, curling around his knees and looking back over his shoulder at Bokuto as he rested his cheek against the sheets, whining and wriggling his hips, panting eagerly as he coaxed Bokuto closer, "F-Fuck me, Kou. Fuck me…"

Bokuto growled and lined himself up quickly, gripping Hinata's hips and sliding his semi against his wet lips, guiding himself inside and pressing into him slowly. Hinata moaned heatedly, gasping at the stretch, rocking back against his cock and whining needily, his arms wrapped tightly around his thighs, keeping him crouched over and open, ready for more. Bokuto hunched over him, kissing up his spine gently, canting his hips forward and listening to the sounds Hinata made, moaning and starting a slow rhythm between them, careful not to go too quickly, his cock slowly starting to fill as he continued to thrust. "Oh, baby. You feel fucking amazing, Shouyou. You're clenching down around me so tight…"

Hinata wriggled his hips, whining and hiding his face against the sheets, panting shakily and begging, "Fuck me, Koutarou. Fuck me, please! I want you so much, Alpha! I want you to knot me!" He whined as Bokuto bucked into him just a little bit faster, his back arching as he rocked against him needily, flexing his toes. "Yes yes, please! Please, just a little faster!" Bokuto shivered, exhaling shakily, Hinata whining and glancing back at him again, his expression torn. "Please Kou, please! I want to cum! Please, baby…"

Bokuto arched his brow with concern, feeling his pulse starting to bob in his cock as he thickened and started to swell, worried if they went much longer his barbs would start to catch inside Hinata accidentally. "Sweetheart, I want to give that to you. I promise I do, I just...I don't want to hurt you…"

Hinata whined and loosened his grip slowly, shifting his position so he was able to press back against Bokuto himself, rocking against the mattress and breathing shakily as he sought his release. Bokuto continued hesitantly, just barely bucking his hips while he watched over Hinata worriedly, smoothing his hand along his trembling back as the omega's voice rose and he let out a series of desperate yips, his hips stuttering as he came. He clenched down around Bokuto tightly, the Alpha moaning and panting softly, closing his eyes and reveling in the sensation. It took a few moments before he realized Hinata was whining softly, shivering as he held his position on trembling knees, not moving even as he started to speak.

"K-Kou, I need you to-" His voice hitched an octave as Bokuto shifted a little closer, the omega tightening up and quickly reaching back to stop him, the Alpha watching him worriedly and staying perfectly still, his heart hammering in his chest. Hinata waited a few moments, breathing in and out shakily before he tried speaking again, "I need you to lift my hips, slowly."

"Shouyou, I-"

"Listen to me, do as I say." Hinata said quickly, his tone hinting on the verge of desperate, carefully glancing back over his shoulder, tears shining in his chocolate eyes. "Just, lift my hips, like you were picking me up. Grab my chest too."

Bokuto watched him worriedly, dipping his ears back and carefully wrapping his arms around Hinata, one arm around his waist, the other around his chest, lifting him off of the bed easily. The omega let out a rush of air all at once, and Bokuto's cock slipped free, Bokuto whining softly as he caught a trace of blood in the air, Hinata relaxing back against him in relief.

"Fuck." Hinata breathed, Bokuto lowering him back to the mattress gently, the omega leaning forward and collapsing against the sheets, panting softly, Bokuto hovering over him, his ears still tucked back. Hinata lay there a moment longer before blinking and looking up to meet Bokuto's eyes, reaching out for him and coaxing him into bed beside him, humming and nuzzling at his chest.

"You're bleeding…" Bokuto whispered quietly, and Hinata blinked and glanced down between his thighs, tracing his fingertips against his lips and pulling back to examine the traces of red smeared across them. It wasn't much, just enough to be noticeable in comparison to his typically translucent slick, but it caused a soft whine to catch in Bokuto's throat, Hinata looking over at him with a soft, reassuring smile.

"I'm alright now. You didn't hurt me." He reached up and carded his fingers through Bokuto's silvery hair, his messy fingers elevated over his waist, the omega sighing and nuzzling at his jaw while whispering gently, "You did exactly as I asked, it's only because you listened to me so well that I'm not bleeding more. You understand? This is a good thing. We can work with this." He pulled back and searched Bokuto's eyes, adding with a slight blush, "Also, having you inside me while I rocked back against you? That felt really, really good. I came without touching my cock."

Bokuto blushed at that, letting out a slow, deep breath and relaxing against his boyfriend, Hinata giggling happily and tugging him closer, a soft purr beginning in his chest. Bokuto closed his eyes, resting against Hinata and breathing in his scent, the omega nuzzling him and giving him soft kisses, his purring growing steadily, and soon Bokuto was purring as well, returning his kisses gently, rolling on top of him again.

He searched Hinata's eyes, then made his way down his body, parting his legs and nipping gently at his inner thigh, inspecting him for a few moments before letting out a soft sigh of relief. There was only the smallest amount of blood, obviously nothing to worry about, Bokuto lifting his legs gently and lapping against his crux, listening to the soft sounds Hinata made as he slipped his tongue inside and started lapping up his slick, teasing his swollen lips with his tongue.

Hinata sighed and closed his eyes, tugging at Bokuto's hair gently, allowing his Alpha to tend to him, biting his lip and moaning softly at the velvety feeling of his tongue. He traced his messy fingers over his stomach, rubbing in small circles just beneath the surface, thinking about the way Bokuto's barbs had caught inside of him just as he'd started to cum. It hadn't hurt in that moment, the sharpness if anything had only enhanced his pleasure, it was only after that when his body started to relax that the stinging sensation started to become too much. He hummed and rolled his hips against Bokuto's mouth, gasping softly and clenching around his tongue, allowing his boyfriend to work him back up again, wrapping his fingers around his small cock and starting to stroke. His other hand shifted again, smoothing across his chest to tease over his nipples, pinching one and tugging roughly while quickening his pace over his cock.

He wanted to feel it again, that sharpness trapped inside of him. He wanted Bokuto to fuck him rough and deep, and feel his barbs and knot caught deep inside. He wanted to feel the warmth of his hot cum filling him up, spilling into his womb. He wanted the Alpha's sharp fangs, the overwhelming pain and pleasure of a mating bite branded against his throat.

He moaned and arched his back, feeling himself crest quicker than he had expected, whining and bucking his hips quickly as he spilled over his hand, clenching rhythmically against Bokuto's tongue. The Alpha perked his ears towards the sound of his voice, groaning and lapping into him a few moments longer before pulling back, panting roughly, slick smeared across his mouth and dripping from his tongue. Hinata giggled breathlessly, beckoning him closer and kissing him hotly, Bokuto grunting softly and rocking against him, Hinata's legs wrapping around his waist the best they could given their difference in size.

When they eventually parted, Hinata pet Bokuto's face gently, searching his eyes, then with a bright grin he said simply, "Next time, let's try it by the headboard! That way I can hold onto it and use it for leverage while you fuck me!"

Bokuto let out a soft peal of laughter, sighing and rubbing at his nape gingerly, Hinata giggling and hugging his neck tightly, relaxing against his Alpha's chest and lacing their fingers, squeezing tight.

-x-x-x-

Kuroo perked his ears towards the sound of footsteps behind him, looking up from his phone and setting it aside, standing up and reaching out to embrace the beta before him. Kozume sighed quietly, accepting his hug and petting across his chest for a brief moment before taking his seat beside him, perking his ears towards the nearby waitress as she approached.

"A vanilla chai latte, please. And a blueberry crumble cake?"

The waitress nodded and disappeared around the corner, leaving the beta and Alpha alone together to bask in the early morning sunshine, Kozume's ears twitching towards the sounds of the birds flitting through the trees overhead, his eyes resting on Kuroo, waiting patiently.

The Alpha tilted one of his ears to the side briefly before he spoke, searching Kozume's eyes gently. "I owe you an explanation about last night, but before anything I want to apologize. You're right, I was a guest in your home and I held no authority there. I shouldn't have reacted that way, and I'm sorry. It won't happen again."

Kozume watched him quietly, folding his hands and nodding lightly, glancing up at the waitress as she brought him his latte and cake, thanking her quietly and watching as she stepped away again before fixing his sights on Kuroo. He still didn't speak, watching Kuroo patiently, tilting his ears towards him again and simply waiting for him to continue what he wanted to say.

The Alpha let out a soft breath, glancing away briefly before he started to speak. "I've known Kou since we were kids. We spent most of our childhood together, from elementary school to high school. We were really, really close for a long time." He tilted one of his ears to the side, thinking for a moment before continuing. "When we were in high school, Kou met an omega transfer student. He was head over heels for him, completely enamored. Love at first sight, and all that jazz."

He closed his eyes, his brow pinching lightly, meeting Kozume's eyes and watching him closely, trying to read his expression.

"When Keiji started hanging out with both of us, I immediately understood why Kou was so drawn to him. He was delicate, and eloquent, like a rare, exotic bird you read about in books but never get to see up close in person." His expression was distant, his tone soft. "I feel in love with him faster than I could breathe, and when Kou told me he wanted to start courting Keiji, I took a step back and let it happen. I wanted them to be together, I wanted them both to be happy. They started going out, and over time our dynamic shifted, and Kou and I became more than friends. The three of us became lovers."

Kozume watched him quietly, tracing along the curve of his mug, taking a sip now and then while listening intently, his ears always perked towards Kuroo's voice.

"When Kou confided in me, and told me he wanted to share his first time with Keiji, I was more than happy to allow them to have that experience together. I loved Keiji, and I loved Koutarou. I gave them some time alone together, and when I returned at the end of their date night I came across them in bed together, but nothing...nothing was right." He ducked his ears back, his brow arching. "I could smell blood the minute I opened the door, and by the time I got to Kou's bedroom I realized the whole apartment was flooded with it. He hurt Keiji, he...he forced himself on him. Keiji was crying, hysterical, begging for Kou to get off of him, and Koutarou just…"

He closed his eyes, shivering and clenching his fist tightly, trying to calm the tremor in his voice.

"They were locked, so it took a while, but I eventually managed to pull them apart. Keiji was so distressed he started throwing up, and I had to get him to the bathroom and into the tub before I could assess how badly he was bleeding. While I was trying to take care of him, Koutarou just wouldn't stop talking. He kept begging me to believe him when he said he hadn't meant to hurt Keiji, but it was obvious he had fucking raped him. I couldn't believe it, I was disgusted that I had trusted him enough to leave him alone with Keiji, that he had treated him so cruelly, had taken him so brutally his first time…"

He bit his lip roughly, meeting Kozume's eyes, reaching across the table hesitantly and taking his hand gently.

"When I saw him there, standing so close to you, I couldn't...I couldn't control myself. I kept thinking about Keiji, about what he had done, about what he could do to you…"

"What happened after?" Kozume asked quietly, Kuroo perking his ears up slightly. "After he tried to convince you, and you didn't believe him, what happened?"

Kuroo frowned a little at that, reaching back and rubbing at his nape, sighing and saying gingerly, "We...we got into a huge fight. I threw him out of the apartment, I told him to never come back again." He cast his eyes down, adding quietly, "I told him I would kill him if he ever tried to get close to Keiji again, that I would rip out his throat if he even spoke to him." He returned his eyes to Kozume's adding softly, "I wanted to make sure he understood I would protect Keiji from him, and I would never let him hurt Keiji ever again."

Kozume nodded slowly, turning his hand over and clasping Kuroo's fingers gently, perking his ears lightly as he asked, "Would you like to know what really happened?"

Kuroo blinked slowly, one of his ears tilting back in confusion, his voice hesitant as he asked, "Koutarou...he said something to you about what happened with Keiji?"

Kozume hummed quietly, searching Kuroo's eyes. "Will you listen, if I tell you?"

Kuroo frowned a little, but squeezed Kozume's fingers gently, nodding. "Yeah, yeah I'll listen, I just…" He pinched his brow, whispering hesitantly, "I don't want you to believe whatever lies he's told you. He's not a good person. He's a rapist." He tilted his head to the side slightly, adding gently, "I wouldn't trust him to be around Hinata. I've been thinking about it all night, about how badly he could hurt your best friend. I don't want that to happen."

Kozume watched him patiently, waiting for him to finish before he said softly, "I want to show you something." He pulled his fingers back from Kuroo's, reaching into his pocket and retrieving his phone, lifting it and flicking his fingertips across the screen for a few moments before glancing up and meeting Kuroo's eyes. "Have you ever had a partner who wasn't pure lupine before?"

Kuroo blinked curiously, arching his brow and letting out a soft laugh before replying, "Err, no. Not that I'm aware of? Keiji and I are both full lupine."

Kozume hummed thoughtfully, hesitating a moment longer before turning his phone to where Kuroo could see, watching the Alpha's eyes widen and a blush dust his cheeks as he realized Kozume was looking at dick pics on his phone. He glanced up, meeting Kozume's eyes, then looked down again, focusing on the picture, frowning slightly and taking the phone from his fingertips, zooming in on the image slightly.

Kozume watched him, reading his expressions carefully. "This is a picture of a fully aroused feline cock. I'm sure you've noticed there are very obvious differences between what you're familiar with, and what you're seeing here."

Kuroo nodded, zooming out again, Kozume leaning forward and swiping to the next picture, looking to Kuroo expectantly, the Alpha examining the next image as well.

"This is a cock reflecting mixed genetics; part lupine, part feline, part vulpine." He allowed Kuroo to examine the image closely, adding as the Alpha tapped at the image, "There's a distinctive lupine knot, but also barbs that are typically reserved for felines. The size and shape also reveals certain vulpine characteristics as well."

"Why are you showing me this?" Kuroo asked, glancing up and meeting Kozume's eyes, the beta watching him patiently before responding.

"So you will be able to fully comprehend what I am about to tell you next."

-x-x-x-

Hinata yawned and stretched against Bokuto's side, humming and rolling towards him while nuzzling into his chest, the Alpha sighing sleepily and wrapping his arms around him, hugging him lightly against his chest. They'd slept in for most of the morning, all of Bokuto's laundry folded and tucked neatly away in Hinata's closet, the contented couple happy to reward themselves with extra sleep after their late-night endeavors.

Hinata perked his ears slightly, one of his ears twitching towards the sound of his phone vibrating somewhere beneath the blankets, the omega whining softly and patting at the soft layers of fabric surrounding them, eventually locating the device and lifting it to his ear, answering sleepily, "Morning, Kenma…"

He listened to the beta's voice for a few moments before humming softly in confusion and sitting up a bit, blinking and glancing towards the window, listening to his words again.

"You're coming over? Like, right now?"

He beamed happily and scrambled to his feet, not really paying attention to the rest of what Kozume was saying, tugging on Bokuto's hoodie and padding quickly through his quiet apartment, opening the front door giddily and smiling as he wrapped his arms around Kozume, the beta letting out a soft rush of air and hugging him back gently. "I said to put on some clothes, Shouyou…"

"These are clothes!" Hinata protested, purring and tucking his face against the beta's neck and shoulder, Kozume sighing quietly and wrapping his arm around Hinata's waist, guiding him back inside, glancing back over his shoulder and nodding to Kuroo, the Alpha following them inside.

The omega hummed and cuddled up against Kozume on the couch, purring as he rested atop his lap, the beta petting through his tousled hair gently and stroking his ears, Hinata smiling and purring while leaning into his touch. Kuroo left his shoes at the door beside Kozume's before padding closer gingerly, casting his eyes around the room while sniffing the air, finding traces of several other Alphas. One of them was distinctly Bokuto.

It took Kozume a little while longer to coax Hinata fully awake, the omega perking his ears up and glancing towards Kuroo, Kozume speaking to him quietly. The omega watched him closely as he listened, frowning a little as he held Kozume's hand, letting out a soft snort and ducking back his ears a bit, absorbing what Kozume had said. Eventually he got to his feet, slipping from the beta's lap and padding closer to the Alpha pointedly, Kuroo offering him a little smile, tilting back his ears slightly before saying gently, "I've heard a lot about you. It's nice to meet you, Hinata."

Hinata was quiet, blinking up at him slowly with that same little frown, then gradually he stepped closer, staring up at Kuroo while the softest, faintest growl rumbled in the back of his throat. "Don't you dare hurt Koutarou ever again." He whispered softly, the Alpha humming his agreement and nodding his head, dipping back his ears and holding Hinata's eyes.

"I won't, Hinata. You have my word."

The omega seemed placated at that, letting out a little huff and turning back towards Kozume, the beta smiling at him fondly and beckoning him closer to his side, Hinata padding back across the carpet and settling into his lap once more. It only took a few moments before he was purring softly, the omega closing his eyes as Kozume stroked along his back soothingly, the beta nuzzling into his bright hair and whispering gently, "I love you Sho."

"I love you." Hinata murmured, breathing in Kozume's scent, sighing as he relaxed against his shoulder, hiding his face against the curve of his neck. Kuroo watched them with a soft smile, perking his ears up when Kozume caught his eyes, the beta nodding towards the partially open bedroom door nearby, Kuroo starting to walk towards it.

He pushed open the door and peered inside, finding Bokuto asleep in the center of Hinata's bed, blankets and sheets twisted around his long legs, his shirt pushed up slightly to reveal his toned stomach. Kuroo watched him quietly for a moment longer before stepping over to his side, pressing a knee against the mattress and leaning over him, reaching out to touch his shoulder, rubbing along his bicep gently, waking him slowly.

Bokuto inhaled deeply as one of his ears flicked for a few seconds before perking, the Alpha yawning and stretching out against the mattress, rolling onto his back and reaching across the sheets in search of Hinata, blinking slowly and frowning when he realized there was someone else in bed. Much larger, stronger. An Alpha. He thought for a moment it was Atsumu, or Osamu, but as he blinked up at the Alpha hovering over him his breath caught in his throat. He reacted instantly, throwing up a hand defensively, trying to push Kuroo away from him, the other Alpha grabbing his forearm and calling out quickly, "Bokuto, hey! Koutarou! Calm down, just-" He held him still, searching his wide eyes, his brow arching as he took in the other Alpha's panicked breathing, the way his pupils were dilated into slits. "Hey, easy… I'm not going to hurt you…"

Bokuto watched him worriedly, his ears ducked back submissively, watching the Alpha above him with a soft whine caught in his throat. It was a sad, pitiful sound.

Kuroo watched him for a moment longer before sighing softly, smoothing his hand along Bokuto's forearm and cupping his elbow gently, smoothing up his bicep and whispering softly, "You remember the first time you kissed me? It was just like this."

Bokuto blinked up at him, one of his ears twitching lightly as he watched the other Alpha carefully, exhaling shakily, trying to understand what was happening, why he was here, what he was saying.

Kuroo's expression softened, and he reached up and cupped Bokuto's face carefully, smoothing his palm over his jaw before reaching up and carding his fingers through his hair, tugging gently, his fingertips trailing over the soft curve of his ear before he withdrew. His expression thoughtful, the Alpha leaning back just enough that Bokuto could push himself up a bit.

"How are you here…?" Bokuto breathed softly, glancing towards the door, asking hesitantly, "Shouyou?"

"He's with Kenma." Kuroo replied quietly, reaching over and taking Bokuto's hand, the taller Alpha dipping back his ears again, watching Kuroo warily, Kuroo searching his eyes and offering him a little grin, squeezing his hand lightly. "You'll never believe how I spent my morning. I thought I'd just be getting coffee with Kenma, but as it turned out we spent the majority of breakfast talking about dicks."

Bokuto's eyes widened and he blinked at that, Kuroo searching his eyes and squeezing his hand before he decided to shift a little closer, still holding Bokuto's golden eyes.

"Kenma told me about what happened, your side of things."

Bokuto arched his brow a little, glancing away, squeezing Kuroo's fingers back gingerly. "Y-Yeah, I umm…" He laughed a little, a breathless, awkward sound, his breath hitching as he added quietly. "I swear I didn't mean to...to hurt Keiji like that. I didn't…"

"I know." Kuroo whispered gently, squeezing his hand reassuringly, leaning closer and pressing his forehead to Bokuto's. "I know, Kou. I know. I believe you. I trust you."

Bokuto's breath hitched and his face crumpled, ducking his head as he started to sob softly, Kuroo wrapping his arms around his neck and tugging him against his shoulder, Bokuto clinging to him and hiding his face against Kuroo's neck, jerking with the force of his sobs.

Kuroo crooned softly, nuzzling at his shoulder and whispering gently as he cried, "I'm so sorry I didn't believe you. I'm so sorry I pushed you away. I was so angry, I didn't listen. I knew you would never hurt Keiji. I knew you wouldn't."

"I'm sorry." Bokuto sobbed, and Kuroo shushed him gently, tilting up his face and searching his eyes.

"I missed you." Kuroo whispered, pressing their foreheads together and holding his eyes, tears welling up and quickly spilling down his cheeks. "I missed you so fucking much."

"I missed you too!" Bokuto sobbed, hiccupping while Kuroo tugged him close again, closing his eyes and letting out a deep, shaky exhale, carding his fingers through Bokuto's hair and glancing towards the doorway. Hinata was there, leaning against the doorframe lightly, watching them closely and meeting Kuroo's eyes, his ears perked and a small smile twisting up his lips.

Kozume appeared a moment later, petting along Hinata's side and drawing him from the doorway gently, the beta and omega disappearing back into the living room, leaving the Alphas to themselves, Bokuto continuing to cry against Kuroo's neck.

Years had gone by. Years they'd spent twisted up in misrepresented circumstance, hating and fearing one another. Years spent apart, when they could have been together all along. Kuroo closed his eyes, arching his brow, crooning soft and low while holding Bokuto tightly against his chest. His ribcage was tight, twisting with emotion, his thoughts on Akaashi, on the way the omega would react once he knew.

He'd made a mistake, pushing Bokuto away, keeping him away from Akaashi.

All he could do was hope they could both forgive him, and slowly rebuild what they had lost years ago.


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