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, Sugawara x Sawamura, Iwaizumi x Oikawa, Sugawara x Sawamura x Iwaizumi x Oikawa, Oikawa x Hinata, Shimizu x Atsumu, Shimizu x Osamu, Atsumu x Shimizu x Osamu, Kageyama x Atsumu, Kageyama x Osamu, Kageyama x Atsumu x Osamu, Atsumu x Kageyama x Shimizu x Osamu, Kageyama x Shimizu, Kageyama x OC, Bokuto x Kuroo x OC, Hinata x Kozume x OC, Atsumu x Osamu x OC, Hinata x Akaashi, Hinata x Kuroo, Hinata x Bokuto x Kuroo x Akaashi

Plot: Kageyama opens up to Atsumu.

Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics


Ch 30: Ameliorate

Kageyama could feel Atsumu's eyes on him even when he wasn't watching the golden Alpha, his attentive gaze sending pleasant little shivers tingling up his spine. He licked his upper lip, tilting his face up towards the bright stage lights, exhaling breathlessly at the sensation of sweat trickling down his nape to dampen the collar of his shirt.

They'd been practicing for hours before the bar opened, and now that the night was drawing to a close he could feel the ache in his shoulders and heels, the fatigue of performing settling over him in a heavy wave. He couldn't wait for their final set, he couldn't wait to sit back and relax with his sister and share drinks with Atsumu and Osamu. He was feeling restless and giddy all at once. He felt brave and eager tonight.

Maybe it was due to the time that had elapsed since he'd last seen Atsumu, but part of him was aching to be close to the golden Alpha, to share his warmth and breathe in his rich scent. He could tell Shimizu was feeling the same way, his sister blushing and giggling at Osamu's playful flirtations as he nuzzled against her ear, holding her hand and rubbing his thumb across her knuckles back and forth.

They hadn't spoken in person in weeks, and tonight after they finished their drinks they were finally going to talk about everything that remained unspoken between them. Everything they'd kept secret until Hinata had told Kageyama about the twins' true relationship.

He finished the final verse with a flourish, the crowd gathered before the stage cheering and giving applause, Kageyama lifting his hand and calling out his thanks before turning to set aside his guitar, his bandmates following suit and gradually making their way towards the bar. Kageyama descended the small stairs beside the stage, joining the table where Shimizu and the twins were sitting, Atsumu grinning impishly and offering Kageyama a drink, Kageyama sighing heavily and taking it with whispered thanks, lifting it to his lips and drinking it down in one gulp.

Atsumu chuckled merrily, offering another drink from the tray sitting in the center of the table, Osamu leaning closer to offer Shimizu a kiss, the pretty beta blushing and tilting her face up to meet him, Osamu smiling against her lips.

Kageyama watched them quietly, whatever jealousy he might have felt kept at bay by Atsumu's hand against his thigh, the Alpha kneading gently and coaxing Kageyama to lean against his side.

"You look exhausted." Atsumu said gently against the curve of his ear, Kageyama letting out a little sigh and nodding, resting his head on Atsumu's shoulder. "I really liked listening to your band. You've got a great sound, and your voice!"

"Yeah, you definitely sounded different here tonight in this setting, in comparison to your performance at the garden." Osamu agreed, Shimizu perking her ears towards her brother and watching him with a soft smile. "Hitting those low notes made it sound like you were growling!"

"It's insanely hot." Atsumu crooned with a grin, nipping at Kageyama's ear, the beta blushing and looking up at him, finishing the last of his drink.

"You think my voice sounds hot?" He asked with a little smirk, setting his empty glass aside and twisting to nuzzle Atsumu's jaw, the Alpha grinning mischievously and humming his agreement, squeezing Kageyama's thigh.

"I find pretty much everything about you insanely hot." Atsumu murmured, trailing his lips against Kageyama's cheek, Kageyama letting out a soft hitch of breath and holding Atsumu's eyes, wetting his lips absently. He really wanted the Alpha to kiss him right now, but it seemed as if Atsumu was holding back, waiting for permission. Kageyama had told him he needed time to sort out his feelings, after all.

He leaned back a bit, taking a deep breath to clear his thoughts while glancing towards Shimizu, searching her eyes. She tilted one of her ears towards Osamu as he whispered against her ear, a telltale blush darkening her cheeks as she bit her lip and nodded lightly, still holding Kageyama's eyes.

"Are we heading to your place?" Atsumu asked softly, and Kageyama shivered at the sensation of warm breath teasing his ear, closing his eyes briefly before nodding.

"Yeah, yeah let's head back to our place. I really need to shower after performing all night, and I wouldn't mind a cup of coffee either."

Atsumu squeezed his knee lightly, chuckling as Kageyama glanced up and met his eyes, a little blush highlighting his cheeks. "Alright then. Let's call a cab."

It didn't take long to hail a cab and travel the short distance to reach Shimizu and Kageyama's townhouse, Shimizu stepping forward to unlock the door with Osamu at her side, her cheeks rosy from the drinks they'd shared at the bar. She couldn't stop smiling, giggling softly as Osamu rubbed along her lower back and teased her neck and shoulder with soft kisses, Kageyama and Atsumu watching them quietly, stepping inside just after.

Kageyama kicked off his shoes with a tired sigh, stepping towards the kitchen as Atsumu locked up behind them. Shimizu and Osamu were dancing together across the carpet, Shimizu laughing and clinging to the silver Alpha's shoulders, tugging Osamu down to her height for another kiss. He crooned softly, holding her waist and kissing her slowly, cupping her cheek and searching her eyes before pressing a kiss to her forehead, Shimizu blushing a shade brighter at his affections.

Atsumu sighed softly, reclining back against the counter beside the stove, watching Kageyama as he started the kettle and made preparations for a fresh pot of coffee. The dark beta perked his ears up at feeling Atsumu's eyes on him, smiling to himself but not looking up, simply tending to the kettle and coffee beans with a tired little sigh.

Atsumu watched him for a long, quiet moment before reaching out and brushing his fingers up Kageyama's forearm, taking a step closer and nuzzling between his ears, speaking softly so only they could hear. "What are you thinking about?"

Kageyama paused before replying, pouring himself a cup of coffee and setting it aside to cool, then turning to face Atsumu quietly. He exhaled slowly, closing his eyes for a moment before looking up and searching his bronze irises, asking with a hint of hesitation, "Is it alright if we just relax together tonight? I'm not sure if I'm up for…" His voice trailed off as he looked to his sister, his brow pinching a bit. "You can be with them, if you'd rather-"

"Hey." Atsumu interrupted gently, taking Kageyama's hand and lacing their fingers, dipping down a little to nose at his temple while whispering soothingly, "We don't have to do anything tonight. Not unless you want to." He pulled back a little, dipping his ears back a bit. "I'm sorry if I've done or said anything to make you feel uncomfortable. It's not my intention to make you feel pressured in any way. I'm happy to just spend time with you." He reached up to card his fingers gently through Kageyama's hair, offering with an affectionate smile, "Why don't you finish your coffee, and take a nice hot shower, and after that we'll pick out a movie to watch? Does that sound okay?"

Kageyama smiled, nodding and leaning closer to rest his cheek against Atsumu's chest, exhaling slowly and closing his eyes.

For a moment, only for a moment, he had thought he might be ready to take things a step further with Atsumu. Now that they were here, and had the opportunity to be alone together and share whatever intimacy they liked, he felt his anxiety returning. He hadn't been with anyone other than Shimizu in so long, the idea of sharing intimacy with anyone else was daunting beyond words.

He sipped at his coffee, resting against Atsumu's side while the Alpha rubbed over his lower back and side soothingly, purring softly and pressing kisses between Kageyama's dark ears, watching Shimizu and Osamu dance together in the living room beneath the soft lights.

Once he was finished, Kageyama set his cup aside and tugged Atsumu along behind him as he made his way to his bedroom, the Alpha glancing around with interest before refocusing on Kageyama once more. Shimizu's laughter echoed down the hall from the living room, Osamu chuckling merrily alongside her, and with only a moment's hesitation Kageyama reached past Atsumu's shoulder and closed the door behind them.

Atsumu's eyes dilated gradually as they adjusted to the dim lighting, Kageyama taking the Alpha's hands and guiding them to the hem of his shirt, giving him permission to touch. "Undress me." He whispered, and Atsumu crooned softly as he complied, tugging Kageyama's shirt up and pulling the dark fabric carefully over his head, letting it fall to the floor once it was free, Kageyama taking his hands once more.

Atsumu was quiet as Kageyama moved his hands to his hips, kneading small circles against the dips of his pelvis before beginning to unfasten his belt then jeans, shifting closer as the fabric loosened, kneeling down at Kageyama's side to help him step out of the tight, dark denim without losing his balance. Kageyama rested his hand on Atsumu's shoulder, his other hand threading through Atsumu's tawny hair, tugging gently while he let out a shaky exhale. The Alpha lingered at his side, leaning closer to kiss his hip gently before pressing another kiss just above his navel, gliding his hands up Kageyama's body as he rose to his feet once more.

Now bared before him, Kageyama almost couldn't meet Atsumu's eyes, shivering as his skin was exposed to the chill of the air, Atsumu reaching out to hold him, tugging him close.

"I want to." Kageyama said quietly. "A part of me really, really wants to." He tilted his face up, nuzzling at Atsumu's jaw, his breath teasing against the Alpha's pulse. "I've thought about what it would be like. I've imagined you kissing me, touching me, fucking me…"

Atsumu let out a soft exhale at that quiet admission, his lips brushing across the rise of Kageyama's cheeks and the bridge of his nose, the Alpha pressing soft kisses across his growing blush.

"I want to, but a part of me is terrified of giving myself up to you. It's the same with Shouyou. I want to be with him so much it hurts, but I keep holding myself back. I'm so afraid of fucking this up, of acting impulsively and making a mistake." He ducked his ears back, closing his eyes and hiding his face against Atsumu's neck, curling in on himself slightly. "I don't know what to do."

Atsumu listened quietly, absorbing everything Kageyama had said and humming softly, taking into consideration his anxieties and concerns. Slowly, he dipped down and coaxed Kageyama's face up, searching his eyes. "What is it you're so afraid of? Do you think if you have sex with me you'll regret it after? Do you imagine we'll have a one night stand and I'll leave once you've given yourself to me? Or are you worried that your feelings for me might change?"

Kageyama arched his brow a bit, letting out a shaky breath as he whispered, "Aside from Chai and Kiyoko, that's all I've ever known. I've never stayed with anyone for more than a night, and no one has ever opted to linger for long after either. We always parted ways." He gripped Atsumu's shirt in his hand, his fingers tightening their hold as he whispered hesitantly, "I don't...I don't want to risk losing you, or ruining this. I like the way things are between us now. I'm not sure if things should change."

He shifted his gaze to Atsumu's collar, smoothing his palm over the Alpha's chest tenderly.

"I still don't understand what exactly you and Shouyou see in me. My life is so fucked up. I'm a fucking mess. I can't handle my own thoughts and feelings most of the time, let alone think about things like dating and romance. I don't know if I'll ever feel…"

His words faltered, and he let out a heavy sigh, closing his eyes and reaching up to press a hand over his face.

"I don't know if I'll truly be able to fall in love ever again. I don't know if I even want to." He knit his brow, adding in a hitch of breath. "You deserve that. Shouyou deserves that. You both deserve so much more than I can give you. You deserve someone who can love you too."

"Those sorts of feelings can take time. It's different for everyone. No two people experience falling in love the same exact way." Atsumu said calmly, petting up Kageyama's side and cupping his cheek gently, tracing his thumb along the high rise of his cheekbone. "You don't have to be scared of your feelings, or of not being able to reciprocate whatever it is we are feeling. Shouyou and I both care about you, and want you to be happy and feel safe with us. That's all that truly matters. Everything else we can figure out together in the moment as it happens. I don't have all the answers either. I'm taking this one step at a time, just like you."

He paused to lean a little closer, searching Kageyama's eyes.

"I'm not going anywhere. I'm not going to leave you, whether we decide to have sex or not. If we do have sex, and we discover this isn't something romantic after all, I am completely open to returning to a platonic relationship with you. All I ask is that you tell me honestly what you're feeling, so we can figure things out together as we go along." He pressed their foreheads together, adding with an affectionate croon, "I'm a part of your life now, and you're a part of mine. Nothing is going to change that. Nothing. Do you understand?"

Kageyama breathed quietly, his ears twitching lightly as he let Atsumu's words wash over him, a shiver coursing up his spine as he exhaled a quiet rush of air. He smiled a little, nodding and tilting his face up to nuzzle under Atsumu's jaw, reaching up to wrap his arms around the Alpha's strong shoulders while asking quietly, "Will you stay with me while I shower? Like you did before?"

Atsumu hummed a soft affirmation, thinking of the night he had pulled Kageyama from the street, allowing the beta to tug his wrist lightly and lead him to his bedroom door. They peeked out into the hallway before making their way to the bathroom together, closing the door behind them, Kageyama stepping forward to start the shower, steam immediately beginning to fill the air.

It was different this time, watching Kageyama as he stepped into the tub, drawing the curtain only half-way so the water wouldn't escape, but they could still see one another beneath the off-white bathroom lights. Atsumu's eyes wandered down Kageyama's back slowly, his brow arching at the scars littering either side of his spine. They were faded, but noticeable despite the time that had undoubtedly passed since their infliction, and after a quiet moment Atsumu took a step closer, reaching out to touch.

Kageyama watched him over his shoulder, peeking his ears up slightly and watching the concern etched across Atsumu's face. "It's alright. It happened a long time ago."

"These are burns." Atsumu whispered, his fingertips trailing along the circular scars speckled sporadically across Kageyama's shoulders and scapulae, drifting down the curve of his trapezius with care. There were longer, thicker scars there, clusters of jagged streaks along various sections of the beta's toned back. "These...are they belt marks?"

"Sometimes a belt. Sometimes a lash. It was whatever he could reach the quickest, really."

Atsumu ducked his ears back, frowning deeply while petting over Kageyama's scars, asking with a low growl rumbling in the back of his throat, "Who did this to you?"

Kageyama turned towards him slightly, Atsumu's palm gliding along the curve of his side to pet over his obliques tenderly. He leaned a little closer, warm water pouring over his shoulders and trekking over his chest in calm waves as he reached out to press his fingertips against Atsumu's shirt. "My father."

Atsumu exhaled slowly, nodding and crooning softly while rubbing Kageyama's side. "I'm so sorry."

"It's okay." Kageyama murmured, a small smile turning up his lips. "Kiyoko saved me from the worst of it. She did everything she could to keep me safe until we were old enough to escape him."

Atsumu nodded gingerly, perking his ears up a bit to see if Kageyama would continue. "You lived with Kiyoko's sire for a while, didn't you? When you were both still young?"

Kageyama hummed a soft affirmation, letting out a quiet sigh. He glanced away slightly, curling his fingers against Atsumu's chest while replying, "A part of me will always be grateful to him for taking us in when we had nowhere else to go, but another part of me hates him almost as much as I hate my father." He tilted one of his ears to the side, letting out a soft huff of laughter and meeting Atsumu's eyes. "I have...complicated feelings towards most of the Alphas in my life."

Atsumu chuckled softly, leaning closer to press his nose to Kageyama's forehead. "Yeah? Even with me?"

Kageyama tilted his face up slightly, holding Atsumu's eyes. "Yeah. Even with you."

Atsumu watched him quietly, allowing Kageyama to tug him closer, not minding the water soaking into his shirt as the beta pressed up into a kiss. Atsumu let Kageyama take the lead, holding his waist and kissing him back gently, Kageyama breathing softly against his lips before arching up for another kiss.

They parted once the beta was satisfied, Kageyama letting out a shaky exhale and pressing his forehead to Atsumu's shoulder, slowly letting out a deep, heavy sigh.

"I need to smoke." He murmured, Atsumu perking his ears up a bit.

"Been a while since I've smoked, but if you'd like some company?"

Kageyama smiled, humming thoughtfully while pulling back to dunk his head under the warm spray. "I wouldn't mind sharing. It's better than smoking alone."

Atsumu smiled secretively to himself, watching as Kageyama reached for the shampoo bottle sitting on the ledge behind him, his eyes wandering along the beta's curves appreciatively. He perked his ears up, listening to the sound of voices and footsteps passing by just beyond the door before turning his attention to Kageyama again. He crossed his arms over his chest, reclining back against the wall, watching Kageyama's slow movements as he lathered his dark hair, trails of bubbles cascading down his chest and trailing slowly towards the basin of the tub.

Kageyama watched Atsumu in kind, thinking of what he wanted, battling with his anxieties and his desires, licking his upper lip absently before glancing away slightly, heat curling behind his navel so he could feel his pulse in his cock. If Atsumu noticed his semi he didn't mention it, simply watching Kageyama with heated interest, making no move to approach him or touch him again, patiently waiting for Kageyama to give him permission to enter his space.

Kageyama took his time, conditioning his hair, washing his face, lathering himself with bodywash and rinsing methodically, waiting until every trace of soap had been washed away before cutting off the water, turning towards Atsumu once more.

He reached out his hand, and Atsumu offered him the towel from the drying rack beside the sink, Kageyama whispering soft thanks and wrapping the plush fabric around his body, hiding himself from view once more.

He stepped out of the tub, Atsumu reaching out to steady him automatically, and when the Alpha brushed against his arm it sent goosebumps prickling along Kageyama's skin, a shiver zinging up his spine.

He pressed a little closer, worrying his lip between his teeth and letting out a soft huff while asking, "Is it selfish of me to want to make out with you while lying naked in bed together, and have it lead to nothing else but that?"

Atsumu grinned impishly, chuckling while reaching up to card his fingers through Kageyama's wet hair. "I would absolutely love to lay in bed with you and make out. We don't have to have sex tonight. I'm more than happy to wait until you're comfortable with us doing more. It isn't selfish." He tilted Kageyama's face up, searching his dark eyes with a gentle smile. "Thank you for telling me honestly what you want. I'd love to give that to you, if you're certain that's what you want."

"Yeah," Kageyama whispered, tugging Atsumu down to him while leaning up for a kiss. "That's what I want."

"Okay." Atsumu whispered, pressing his smile against Kageyama's lips, cupping his nape and holding his waist while kissing him slowly, giving Kageyama time to breathe before kissing him again, adding a hint of tongue.

Kageyama made a soft sound against his mouth, curling his fingers in Atsumu's shirt and tugging eagerly, wanting to keep him close. Atsumu chuckled softly at his enthusiasm, calmly petting along his lower back and the rise of his ass beneath the towel, his words muffled between kisses as he asked, "Should we go to bed?"

"Mmh-" Kageyama agreed, nearly dropping his towel as Atsumu shifted to open the door, steam pouring out into the hallway as the Alpha crossed the short distance to reach Kageyama's room, tugging the beta inside before closing the door behind them. As soon as they were alone Kageyama dropped his towel, wrapping both of his arms around Atsumu's neck and pressing up against his chest with a soft, needy moan, Atsumu kissing him back deeply for a few moments before pulling away and hurriedly starting to undress.

Kageyama watched his movements as he stripped away his clothing, Atsumu pausing to give him a soft kiss before continuing to discard his layers, until finally he was bared before Kageyama's eyes. Kageyama's blush darkened into something near crimson, his eyes trailing down Atsumu's pectorals and abs to settle on his Adonis belt, the beta letting out a shaky exhale and reaching out to trace his fingers along the Alpha's musculature appreciatively. "You're built. Holy shit…"

Atsumu watched his expressions, chuckling and tilting Kageyama's face up to claim another kiss. "Should we pick out a movie?"

"Yeah." Kageyama sighed softly, searching Atsumu's eyes as the Alpha combed his long fingers through his dark hair, rubbing at the curve of his ear before trailing down his neck slowly. "Any preference?"

"It's all just background ambiance." Atsumu grinned, Kageyama letting out a soft huff of laughter and nodding with a little shrug, taking a step towards the bed and reaching for the nightstand, pulling a vape pen from the top drawer.

He clicked in a button combination before tiny multicolored lights lit up across the surface of the pen, the beta meeting Atsumu's eyes and inhaling a deep drag, holding it in his chest while offering him the pen, exhaling a thick cloud of smoke with a pleasant sigh. Atsumu followed suit, taking a drag and leaning closer to catch Kageyama's lips, kissing him slowly before pulling back, exhaling a large plume of smoke just past his ear.

"It helps you relax?" Atsumu clarified, Kageyama nodding and taking the pen back again, inhaling another slow drag before crawling into bed. He settled down beneath the blankets and sheets, looking up at Atsumu expectantly, the Alpha watching him with a little smile before crawling into bed beside him.

Kageyama took another deep drag before rolling onto his back and exhaling slowly, adding to the thick smoke curling against his bedroom ceiling, reaching out and casually offering Atsumu another hit, the Alpha taking the pen from his fingertips with an impish little grin.

"Before we get too stoned," Atsumu murmured gently, "I just want to reestablish your boundaries for tonight." He took a long drag, holding Kageyama's eyes, holding the smoke in his chest for several moments before releasing the plume of smoke into the air. "No sex?"

Kageyama considered, then nodded slowly. "Yeah. No sex, not tonight."

"Okay." Atsumu agreed with a little nod, reaching out to card his fingers through Kageyama's hair, searching his eyes and leaning over him, reconnecting their lips once more.

They eventually parted long enough for Kageyama to start a movie, Atsumu reclining back against the pillows along the headboard with Kageyama under his arm, the beta resting his cheek over the Alpha's heartbeat and listening to his rumbling purrs with a sleepy smile. It was perfect, gentle and sweet, exactly what he had wanted when he'd imagined sharing intimacy without sex. Atsumu traced his fingers over Kageyama's skin lightly, rubbing his shoulder and upper arm while pressing kisses to his crown now and then, breathing in the scent of his conditioner with a low hum.

Kageyama was quiet for a long while, then tilted his face up and asked softly, "Would you still be interested in me, even if I said I wasn't sure if I will ever be comfortable having sex with you?"

Atsumu perked his ears up slightly, tilting one ear to the side before exhaling slowly, nodding and offering Kageyama a little smile. "Yeah. Yeah, I'm okay with that. We don't have to have sex to share intimacy. Being with you like this?" He shifted slightly to lean over Kageyama, petting his cheek and searching his eyes. "This is amazing. This is perfect just how it is." He held Kageyama's eyes for a long moment, then dipped down and offered him a soft, sweet kiss.

When he pulled back Kageyama's eyes were shining, the beta letting out a soft laugh and sniffing lightly, ducking back his ears and pressing his face against Atsumu's shoulder, the Alpha crooning softly while wrapping his arms around the beta's shuddering frame. Kageyama didn't respond, hiding his wet cheeks and crying softly as Atsumu held him, the Alpha purring and trailing his lips over Kageyama's crown tenderly, whispering to him gently while tracing patterns over his lower back, Kageyama gradually relaxing into his arms.

Atsumu wasn't certain how long it took for Kageyama's breathing to even out, the beta drifting off slowly while still curled up against Atsumu's side, resting in his arms. Atsumu shifted only slightly to tug the blankets up around his bare shoulders, kissing his forehead and petting through his dark hair before closing his eyes as well, perking his ears towards the sounds resonating down the hall, a low purr rumbling in his chest.

Osamu and Shimizu were in bed as well, the silver Alpha kissing down her shoulder gently, marking her skin with his breath as he descended, Shimizu watching his movements with a rosy blush. He parted her thighs slowly, glancing up and meeting her eyes while kissing at the curve of her hip, the beta watching him with an affectionate little smile and nodding her consent before Osamu returned to what he was doing before.

He took his time, kissing her inner thighs sweetly before coaxing one of her legs up to rest over his shoulder, sighing pleasantly at her warmth and scent before pressing closer to taste her for the first time. She inhaled a soft gasp, reaching down to thread her fingers through Osamu's silver hair, rolling her hips up against his mouth and whining softly at the sensation of his tongue, closing her eyes and arching her back as she pressed her other hand over her mouth to muffle her moans.

Osamu groaned softly, the eager little sounds she was making combined with her scent and taste sending a thrill through him that was nearly indescribable. He lapped into her slowly, pressing in deep before drawing back to tease her with shallow licks and kisses, his tongue tracing over her clit before slipping between her wet lips once more and pressing further inside.

"Osamu…" She whispered, breathing against her palm and canting her hips against his mouth slowly, the Alpha humming and reaching up to smooth a hand over her stomach, teasing her navel with his fingertips for a moment before glancing up and meeting her eyes, pulling back just enough to lick his lips before pressing into her again. She sighed shakily, pleasant tingles curling all the way down to her toes as she whined and rocked her hips rhythmically against his tongue, Osamu closing his eyes and giving in to the sensation of her nails against his scalp, her gentle tugs as she tightened her grip on his hair, and as her voice started to rise he growled against her and thrust his tongue in deeper than he had before, Shimizu gasping and crying out sweetly as she climaxed against his tongue.

She was panting quietly as he rose, a playful grin teasing across his lips as he licked over one of her breasts, lapping at her nipple before taking it between his teeth, tugging gently for a moment before latching on and starting to suck. Shimizu let out a heated moan while reaching up to cup the back of his head, kneading gently and purring as he suckled her, Osamu gliding his fingers up her inner thigh before pressing two fingers slowly inside, groaning appreciatively as she clenched around him.

Shimizu cradled Osamu against her breast as he fucked her slowly with his fingers, the Alpha rising now and then to kiss across her breast gently before wrapping his lips around her nipple once more, sucking steadily, Shimizu arching into his mouth and sighing pleasantly as his fingers rubbed teasingly over her g-spot.

"Osamu, darling…" She whispered, her breath hitching on a moan as she clenched around his fingers tightly, heat coiling behind her navel as he coaxed her steadily closer to another orgasm. "Osamu, I want you inside. Please, Osu…"

Osamu pulled back slightly, panting quietly while meeting her eyes. "Alright, Kiyoko. Alright…" He slipped his fingers from her pussy with a slow rolling curl, lifting them to lap at the slick clinging to his fingers with a playful grin, "Condoms?"

Shimizu considered for a moment before reaching up and cupping his cheek, holding his eyes and saying gently, "I want you to cum inside."

Osamu's eyes widened a bit, one of his ears tilting back slightly before he leaned closer, asking gently, "Are you sure?"

Shimizu nodded, moving to cup her breast with her other hand while saying quietly, "I need you to keep this between us for now, okay? Tobio doesn't realize I'm ready to have more pups. He doesn't know how eager I am to start my life with you."

Osamu's expression softened, and he nodded slowly, dipping down to kiss her lips while lacing their fingers gently. "If you're sure this is what you want…"

"I'm sure. More than I've ever been, I'm sure." She whispered, tugging Osamu closer, wrapping her arms around his shoulders and parting her thighs to allow the Alpha to slip inside. "I want to be with you, Osamu. I want you to make me yours."

Osamu held her eyes, nodding slowly, tilting his face to kiss at her fingertips as she pet across his cheek. "I want to be your provider. I want to be your Alpha. I want to take care of you, and Artemis."

Shimizu arched her brow, happy tears welling up in the corners of her eyes. "I know you do, sweetheart. I know how much you care about us both, and I love you for it."

Osamu held her eyes, exhaling softly and crooning as he pressed closer, slicking his cockhead against her lips and whispering as he teased her with just the tip, "You're certain we should be doing this so soon? I'm alright with waiting, I'm more than open to using condoms if you're not ready-"

"I'm ready." Shimizu reassured gently, tugging Osamu closer and kissing him slow and deep, the Alpha sighing against her contentendly as he began pressing inside. "I've wanted this for so long. Someone who genuinely cares for me, who loves me unconditionally, who understands everything about me, and accepts all of me despite my flaws. Artemis, Tobio, our son…"

Osamu searched her eyes, pressing slowly in to the hilt and resting inside her once they were fully entwined, leaning down to kiss her lips and nose and cheeks before drawing back slightly. He watched her with a tender expression, holding her thigh and beginning a slow, gentle rhythm between them, bucking into her rhythmically and moaning at the sensation of her pussy clenching down around him. He could already tell it wouldn't be long before his knot was fully formed.

Shimizu could feel it too, blushing and gasping softly at feeling the rise of Osamu's knot pressing against her lips, the beta biting her lip and lifting her legs slightly to rest on either side of Osamu's waist, the Alpha shifting slightly to buck into her deeper, allowing his knot to slide inside completely and gradually lock them together as he continued to swell. Shimizu watched him with half-lidded eyes, coaxing him down to her for more kisses, tangling her fingers in his silver hair and rocking her hips up to meet his thrusts, whispering against his lips breathlessly, "Cum inside me, Osamu. Cum inside me. Give me your spurs."

"Yes ma'am." Osamu whispered back reverently, just as breathless, lifting Shimizu's hips and angling himself downwards while quickening his thrusts, soft wet sounds emitting between them as he felt Shimizu tightening around him, the beta gasping and crying out eagerly, her nails biting into his shoulders and nape as she asked for more.

He came inside her with a low grunt, shivers wracking down his spine as his whole body tensed and he groaned deeply, kissing her neck and shoulder gently as he canted his hips forward in slow little rolls. Shimizu whined softly, tightening her hold on his shoulders and arching her back, rocking down against his knot over and over again until her thighs tightened around him, Osamu whispering soft encouragements and praises as Shimizu tossed her head back and climaxed around his cock, her pussy tightening exponentially around him and squeezing rhythmically to begin coaxing out his spurs in fat bursts.

"Fuck…" Osamu breathed, Shimizu giggling softly and tilting his face up for a kiss, Osamu crooning softly and petting over her hips and ass, squeezing teasingly while continuing to seed her. She kissed him sweetly, blushing and biting at his lips playfully, Osamu chuckling softly and rolling his hips in a slow, deep rhythm, Shimizu sighing and relaxing beneath him as Osamu latched onto her breast once more.

He suckled her while they were locked, Shimizu petting through his hair and making soft sounds beneath him as he kissed across her breasts and lapped over her other nipple before taking it into his mouth. She bit her lip, whining softly as he sucked and teased her with gentle lovebites, resting her hand beside her face and purring softly, letting out a contented exhale as Osamu doted on her, checking in with her now and then to make sure she was still feeling good.

It took a while for Osamu's knot to deflate enough for him to slip free, but when he finally could the Alpha shifted their positions, curling around Shimizu and pulling her back against him gently, kissing at her shoulder and petting over her side and stomach, Shimizu guiding his hand over the bump below her navel where he'd cum inside her and stuffed her with his spurs.

"Does it feel good?" He asked gently, Shimizu humming and nodding as he pet over her womb, kneading against her tummy slowly while kissing her neck, Shimizu sighing softly and tilting her head to the side, submitting beneath Osamu's touch. Osamu smiled against her shoulder, peering down at her with a sleepy smile, nuzzling into her neck and breathing in her sweet, neutral scent, slicking his cock between her plush cheeks as he asked softly, "Do you like it when I suckle you?"

Shimizu blushed lightly, glancing over her shoulder to look up at him and nodding, reaching up and teasing across her perked nipples with her fingertips. "They've always been sensitive. I nursed Artemis until he was nearly four, and Tobio suckled for a while after our son was weaned." She rolled over slightly, hooking her leg over Osamu's and rocking back against him slowly, searching his eyes. "You can suckle me whenever you like." She bit her lip lightly, adding with a growing blush, "Tobio always says my milk is rich and sweet."

Osamu was blushing as well, exhaling against Shimizu's shoulder before leaning down to capture her lips, slicking his cock between her thighs and starting to press into her again slowly. She whined softly, Osamu holding her leg up as he began bucking into her slowly, pressing as deep as he possibly could each time, Shimizu's heart fluttering as she kissed him eagerly and played with her breasts, pinching and rolling her nipple between her forefinger and thumb.

Osamu slipped his hand around to cup her other breast from behind, kneading and squeezing gently while mouthing at her neck, growling softly, holding her splayed open and fucking into her with a quickening pace, Shimizu gasping and arching back against him, her breath hitching sweetly with each thrust. He smoothed his hand down between her thighs and found her clit easily, rubbing against it with his fingertips while continuing to buck into her roughly, Shimizu gasping and squealing excitedly while tossing her head back against his shoulder, coaxing him on, begging needily for more.

Osamu bit down on her shoulder as his knot popped inside, Shimizu crying out and squirting against his fingertips, her pussy clenching down around him tightly as Osamu's fangs broke skin and he marked her with a low growl. Shimizu's eyes were filled with overwhelmed tears, her voice trembling as she was claimed and Osamu started seeding her, the beta gasping and pressing back against him while trying to catch her breath. She reached down to press her hand over Osamu's as he kept fingering her clit quickly, his growls deepening as he tightening his jaw, his scent thickening into a heady musk as he gave Shimizu his mark and filled her with hot cum and thick spurs.

He returned to himself slowly, exhaling deeply and unclenching his jaw, lapping over Shimizu's shoulder and bucking into her slowly while whispering, "Sorry, Kiyo. I didn't mean to-"

"Please," Shimizu whispered, threading her fingers through his own, "I wanted it. I wanted it so badly. You don't need to apologize for giving me what I want."

Osamu crooned gently, circling her clit with his fingertips as Shimizu squeezed his fingers lightly, gasping and whining as he steadily coaxed her towards another orgasm. The beta continued clenching down around him tightly as her body coiled and convulsed in overstimulated twitches, Shimizu squealing as her toes flexed against the air, rocking back against Osamu's cock as she climaxed again, trying desperately to catch her breath. Osamu kissed over his mark, kneading her breast and fingering her clit for a moment longer before allowing her to tug his fingers away, the Alpha chuckling quietly as she lifted his hand and licked at his sticky fingers, Osamu closing his eyes and grunting softly at the sensation of steadily releasing his spurs.

He hadn't been expecting to mark her tonight, or have sex with her without using protection, but Shimizu was right. Her feelings were mutual. Osamu had never felt a connection like this before, not with anyone. He wanted to be with her for the rest of his life, he wanted to bond with her, share a family with her. He wanted to give her pups.

Shimizu's breathing slowly evened, and she purred contentedly while Osamu rocked into her slow and deep, the beta twisting just enough to give the Alpha behind her a few sloppy kisses before relaxing once more, drifting off with Osamu still locked inside her. Osamu chuckled softly, exhaling and kissing her shoulder and neck lovingly, tightening his hold around her waist and rubbing over the bump of her womb in slow circles, willing life to spark inside.

He didn't know what Atsumu and Kageyama would think once they realized what had happened between them in the morning, but for now, in this moment, Osamu was happy and content beyond belief. He fell asleep with Shimizu cradled in his arms, dreaming of the future they would share and the pups they would raise together.

-x-x-x-

Hinata perked his ears up as Artemis spoke to Bokuto quietly, pointing towards the cookie cutters sitting on the countertop just out of reach. Bokuto chuckled softly, picking up the cookie cutters and kneeling down beside him, allowing Artemis to pick out which shapes he liked. The pup took a star and triangle from his open palms, giving Bokuto a little smile before padding over to Kozume's side again, the beta watching over him fondly.

Hinata was resting atop the couch nearby, petting over his stomach in slow passes, humming and speaking to Akemi now and then, describing the scene before him.

"Your father is such a sweet Alpha. He's so gentle with Artemis." He let out a happy sigh, adding, "Kenma is being so patient with him as well, even though they're making a huge mess of the kitchen."

Kozume was speaking with Artemis calmly, giving him basic instructions and showing the pup where to press the cookie cutters against the dough, Artemis following his words with precision and care, Kozume praising him with a gentle smile. Bokuto watched them with interest, padding a little closer to watch Artemis' progress, pointing to spaces that were still open for different shapes, offering the cookie cutters once more.

Hinata closed his eyes, smiling to himself and resting his palm over Akemi's small movements, his heart brimming with happiness. One day soon, they would be making cookies with Akemi too. Hinata couldn't wait to experience it, he could hardly contain his bubbly excitement at the thought of raising pups with his bondmates. He never imagined he would feel such serene joy in all of his life. He finally had a family of his own.

He perked up his ears as his phone chimed, letting out a little yawn as he fished through the pillows beneath him and eventually retrieved the device. He had a new message from Atsumu, and another from Yamaguchi. The first message was a picture of Atsumu and Kageyama curled up together in bed, Kageyama asleep against Atsumu's chest while the golden Alpha winked at the camera.

Beneath the picture the caption read: Thinking of you.

Hinata sighed softly, flipping his camera around to take a picture of his bondmates and Artemis in the kitchen, attaching the image while sending back a quick text.

Miss you too.

He looked to the kitchen once more, smiling at Artemis' laughter as Bokuto gave Kozume an apologetic grin, the beta sighing and dusting some excess flour from his nose and cheeks before glancing over his shoulder towards Hinata.

Hinata held his eyes for a moment before returning to his texts, opening the message from Yamaguchi and noticing a video clip was attached, the omega rolling onto his side slightly and tapping on the clip to allow the video to play.

It was quiet at first, then Hinata could make out a soft melody. Humming for several moments, then soft singing. Not Yamaguchi's voice, but someone he had never heard before.

The lyrics were simple, slow and sweet, the melody gentle yet haunting. Hinata frowned a little, arching his brow and tapping back to read the message that had accompanied the clip.

Have you ever heard this song before?

Hinata pulled up his keyboard to text Yamaguchi back, lingering on their conversation for a while, waiting to see if the beta would respond, wondering if he was still awake.

It took a few minutes, but a reply came through to answer his question.

/HS: I've never heard that melody before.

/HS: Who is it that's singing?

/YT: Shy just woke up from surgery.

/YT: He's talking about things I don't understand. He thinks I'm someone else.

/YT: I thought maybe if I could figure out the song, it might help him remember once he's more awake.

Hinata arched his brow, letting out a quiet sigh.

/HS: I'm sorry I can't be more helpful.

/HS: I listen to a lot of music, but I can safely say I've never heard that song before.

He paused for a moment before adding,

/HS: I could try to search for the lyrics online? See if I find anything?

Yamaguchi replied a few moments later, Hinata frowning a bit at his response.

/YT: I thought the same, but haven't been able to find anything myself.

/YT: Let me know if you have any luck?

Hinata sent a final text before setting his phone aside, reassuring Yamaguchi he would reach out to him if he discovered anything more that might help. He looked to his mates, then gingerly pushed himself up from the couch and padded closer to inspect their cookies, Kozume and Artemis carefully arranging them on a baking sheet one by one while Bokuto prepped the oven.

"Hey baby." The Alpha crooned gently, reaching out and wrapping his arm around Hinata's waist, petting over his baby bump affectionately. "How's our little one tonight?"

"A little fussy, no more than usual." He pushed himself up onto his toes and claimed a soft kiss, smiling over at Kozume and Artemis while reaching out to pet over the pup's back lightly. "Oh my goodness!" He exclaimed cheerily, Artemis looking up at him with wide eyes, "These look absolutely delicious! Did you make these all by yourself?"

"Kenma helped me." Artemis said shyly, glancing down at the cookie sheet with a little smile, Kozume reaching up to pet between his ears gently.

"You're a very good listener, Arte. You did a wonderful job helping me."

"Thank you." Artemis said softly, perking his ears up as Kozume drew back his hand and carefully lifted the tray, gesturing for Hinata and Artemis to stand back while Bokuto opened the oven, Kozume carefully sliding the tray inside.

Once the oven was securely closed and the kitchen timer had been set, Kozume returned to the counter top, fetching a stack of small bowls that had been off to the side, gesturing for Hinata to join them. "Would you like to help Artemis mix some different colors for the icing?"

"I would love to!" Hinata laughed cheerily, leaning down a little to catch Artemis' eyes. "What color is your favorite?"

"Blue." Artemis said softly, watching Hinata with a little smile, the omega humming and tugging one of the little bowls closer so Artemis could see as he started opening up the set of food coloring bottles.

"Do you like sky blue? Or bright blue? Or maybe you like dark blue?"

Artemis watched with interest as Hinata mixed a few variations of blue, adding more purple to one, and some green to another, Bokuto offering up a handful of spoons and a container of icing, nuzzling between Hinata's ears before stepping back to let him continue his work.

"I like all blues." Artemis said, then after a moment he added thoughtfully, "Can you make a blue that looks like the eggs by my window at Baba's house?"

Hinata hummed approvingly, adding a hint of yellow and green to a separate mix before offering Artemis a spoon. He carefully demonstrated how to scoop out a few spoonfuls and start stirring it into the food coloring, watching with a smile as the icing started changing colors in vivid swirls. Artemis followed his movements, carefully stirring icing into the bowl before him, smiling happily as the icing turned a soft shade of aquamarine, Kozume leaning a little closer and reaching out to trace his finger along the edge of the icing.

He licked at his fingertip, nodding and patting Artemis' shoulder, praising him with a little smile. "It tastes good, doesn't it Shouyou?"

Hinata smiled, leaning closer to dip his finger into the icing as well, licking at the mix and humming his approval, smiling and motioning for Artemis to do the same. "It's good! It's going to taste great on top of our fresh cookies, isn't it Artemi-"

He dropped his spoon suddenly, food coloring splattering across the countertop and onto the floor with a clatter, Hinata inhaling sharply and pressing his hand over his stomach, blinking away the sudden spots in his vision as he tried to force himself to breathe. Bokuto caught him before he could fall, steadying him and holding him carefully as Kozume rounded the counter and pet over Hinata's hands, tugging them away gently so he could feel Akemi's movements, his ears ducking back as he met Bokuto's eyes.

"Call the hospital. Right now."

"I'm fine, Kenma! I'm fine, really!" He reached out and touched his bonded's shoulder, laughing breathlessly and wincing slightly as that sudden pain passed. He drew a shaky breath, exhaling slowly and shaking his head to clear his vision, Bokuto holding onto him worriedly while Kozume watched him, his lips pressed into a firm line.

"Shouyou, if you're in pain-"

"I'm alright! It was just a stitch! I lost my balance for a moment. I'm fine now, really. I promise."

Kozume watched him closely, still not convinced, Hinata waving him off gently and returning his attention to Artemis, the pup watching him with wide eyes.

"Does the baby hurt?" Artemis asked quietly, and Hinata ducked back his ears a bit before perking them once more, petting over his stomach and waiting for those familiar flutters to press against his palm, drawing Artemis closer as he felt Akemi start to move again.

"He's being a little feisty tonight." Hinata laughed sweetly, guiding Artemis' palm over his bump until he could feel the baby's movements too, the pup fanning his fingers out and smiling while petting over those subtle movements, looking up into Hinata's eyes.

"When is the baby coming?" He asked shyly, Hinata thinking for a moment and calculating before giving Artemis a reply.

"I'm almost twenty-two weeks now, so that means Akemi will be here in about four months or so!" He sighed tiredly, combing his fingers through Artemis' dark hair and petting his small ears lightly, watching the pup's expressions with a little smile.

Artemis looked down, his eyes resting on Hinata's rounded stomach, then he pulled back his hand a little while saying, "We can make cookies for Akemi too, right? Then maybe he won't kick so hard."

Hinata laughed brightly at that, nodding and returning to helping Artemis stir different colors into the icing, Kozume watching over them quietly before pulling Bokuto aside, leaning closer so only the Alpha could hear.

"Has he had a dizzy spell like that before? Or acted like he was in any pain?"

Bokuto shook his head, his eyes wide as he looked towards their bonded, ducking back his ears and asking worriedly, "What does it mean? Is everything okay?"

Kozume was quiet for a long moment before replying, "The pain he felt was brief, and Shouyou didn't seem overly concerned, so perhaps he's right and it was nothing more than a stitch." Kozume exhaled softly before adding, "Regardless, we should keep a close eye out for any other signs that he's experiencing pain. Shouyou can be stubborn, and he wants this baby. He may not realize he's putting himself in danger by ignoring symptoms. Use caution, no matter what he says."

"I understand." Bokuto said softly, Kozume leaning up and nuzzling under his jaw, kissing his cheek before pulling away, Bokuto watching him return to Hinata's side, rubbing soothing circles against his lower back as the omega laughed with Artemis merrily.

Bokuto didn't want to think of it, he didn't want to imagine a scenario where Hinata or Akemi were in any kind of danger, but the doctor had warned them that as the baby continued to grow certain complications might arise.

He swallowed thickly, trying to push away the fear in the back of his mind, stepping closer to his bondmates and smiling down at Artemis as the pup began mixing yellow into a bowl to decorate his star cookies. Everything was okay, everything would be alright. He had to believe that, with everything inside of him. He couldn't begin to imagine what their lives would be like if suddenly something went wrong. He couldn't imagine how devastating it would be to lose their baby.

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and exhaled slowly. He felt Hinata reach out to him, looking down and meeting his warm chocolate irises, the omega watching him with a happy, affectionate smile.

The kitchen timer dinged, and Bokuto turned away from his beloved to fetch the batch of cookies from the oven, letting the sounds of happy laughter and the scent of fresh cookies push back the fear and anxiety lingering in his thoughts.

Kozume held Hinata's waist, petting over Akemi slowly, the pup restless for a few moments longer before settling down once more, the beta leaning closer to press kisses against Hinata's warm cheek.

Artemis watched the adults around him quietly, perking his ears up slightly, wondering why it felt like something had changed between them. The smile across Hinata's face wasn't quite the same as it had been before.

He reached out, taking Hinata's larger fingers and squeezing them tightly, the omega looking down at him with a sweet expression, a myriad of lights dancing in his eyes. Was he crying? Was he thinking about something sad? Artemis ducked back his ears a little, pressing closer to Hinata's side, closing his eyes as the omega petted between his ears slowly.

Hinata's purrs filled the silence of the kitchen, rumbling through Artemis' entire frame as the omega pulled the quiet pup closer. Kozume and Bokuto watched over them while exchanging a glance, Hinata laughing and closing his eyes, one palm resting over Akemi as he held Artemis against his side.

Artemis frowned a little and turned to hide his face against Hinata's sweater, wrapping his arms around Hinata's leg and holding on tightly, not wanting to let go. Hinata whispered to him gently, soothing him while petting through his dark hair, resting back against the counter lightly, feeling more exhausted than he had all day.

He wasn't certain what that feeling had been exactly, but it was the first time he had ever felt such a thing since experiencing Akemi's first movements. He looked down at his tummy, petting over his baby bump and letting out a shaky sigh. He didn't know what else to do except to keep smiling, and believe in the end that everything would turn out alright.

They still had months to go until it would finally be time for Akemi to greet his new world.


Thanks for reading! More to come!