Summery: Today's practice is running sprints, but Kageyama survives by watching a certain spiker and letting his imagination run instead.

Word Count: 2'711

Rating: T for mild language and promiscuous behavior

Tags: Romance, Fluff, Sports Practice, Tsukiyama

Kageyama didn't know how long they'd been running now. Mind set only to respond to the form of running Coach Ukai would call to them. His breathing was raspy, throat parched, and his legs didn't even feel like they existed. He looked like he had just ran through pouring rain there was so much sweat running down his body.

He saw Hinata lap him again. Part of him wondered how the other was still moving so fast, but his mind was so foggy even that thought barely registered. The only drive he had left to not flop on the ground was his pride. Kageyama didn't want to owe the team for making them run sprints once they were done with this exercise like almost everyone on the team, and he didn't want to finish last.

"Okay stop sprinting and jog lightly!" He vaguely heard Coach Ukai call out. He adjusted his speed, gulping down as much air in their rest time as he could before they had to run again. "And if I see any walking you all have to run sprints for every person who does." He yelled.

Everyone on the team this time kept their jogging pace. So far no one that night had slacked off on the jogging part. If he could remember right this was close to if not the last set. Then they'd run their penalty sprints and be free.

Long ago he had slipped into a different place other than the one where he was running. Thinking of anything other than their workout. He had tried to count the seconds for the time they'd been running. That proved to be difficult and got boring by the end of the first set. He let his mind begin to mindlessly wonder. It wondered to Hinata, which he tried to ignore at first, thinking it would be bad to think such things during practice.

When his mind shut down at the third or fourth set, he can't remember anymore, he just let the thoughts of Hinata stay. At first he imagined having guts when he spoke to Hinata. Saying cute nothings in his ear outside of practice, and not cursing him out every time he made a mistake. This lasted for awhile, going as far as planning dates and how he'd act on him.

He knew he wouldn't gently hold Hinata's hand and walk around town, but the idea was nice. It would be so nice to be calm around Hinata instead of freaking out and being mean. It would have been nice for their first kiss to have been sweet and expected, instead of Kageyama slamming their mouths together then running off after screaming "You deserved that dumbass!" If it wasn't for that awkward morning practice they wouldn't be dating now, but Hinata having to be the one to confess first after three days of ignoring the incident was dreadful, and embarrassing.

"30 second rest then we start the last set. Don't forget we have 14 penalty sprints. You guys can give a big thanks to Tsukishima for 4 of those." Coach Ukai said. Everyone felt slightly annoyed at Tsukishima for racking up so many of those himself, but really everyone had been yelled at once that night. They were too tired to glare at him though and rather rushed for their water.

Hinata made another trip to the trashcan spending most the rest puking up whatever was left in his guts, and barely grabbing a sip of water. "Okay start sprinting. This is 70% and if I see anyone going even 69% I'm adding a sprint." They started running the sprint, all going slower than they had started with, but only because their energy was so drained.

Kageyama let his mind drift away as soon as the call was made. It made running easier. He didn't get more than a sentence on every lap across the court. By the time the next 100% all out sprint was called he only had Hinata and himself in a private place.

He was feeling a bit guilty as his mind got really touchy feely with the imaginary Hinata. Imaginary Hinata's mouth was so warm, skin smooth. Their make-out was even in sync instead of their awkward attempts in real life. Every time they kissed they never have managed to get past pecking, or elongated awkward chaste kissing leading into a start of something deeper, but ending in one of them getting embarrassed.

Kageyama may be a volleyball dork, but he was still a teenage boy. A teenage boy who really wanted to make-out with his adorable boyfriend who had obviously just puked in his mouth again. He watched thinking, "Gross, but because it was Hinata it was still adorable dammit!"

Imaginary Hinata was almost in his lap when Coach Ukai yelled, "Kageyama, that's another sprint!" Kageyama snapped out of his thoughts, and ran faster cursing at himself for getting lost in the moment in a way. It felt like a few minutes before the coach called, "and now the last jog." Kageyama adjusted his speed wishing he could get back to that glorious day dream.

He was right behind Hinata now, just a few feet and gaining space. His mind was interesting, but he couldn't help stare down the real thing. Watching his sides as the shifted, and his strong legs propel him forward. "Hinata's so sexy." Kageyama thought, then pondered that statement for a moment. "Actually he's not really sexy so much as so cute it goes straight to my pants. I really shouldn't think that, but damn those calves."

"Okay 5 minute break and we'll do some sprints. I believe it's 15 sprints. I thought about making them suicides, but since Hinata, Yamaguchi and some other people didn't get called out once it will be from one end of the court on your side to the other end on the opposing teams side." Coach Ukai yelled almost gleefully.

No one in the room groaned out loud, but they all thought it. Most the second years collapsed on the floor trying to recover, and the third years grabbed their water. Tanaka and Nishinoya did a mixture of grab water and collapse on wall.

"Don't lay down guys." Suga said to the team then rushed over to the people guzzling water. "And don't drink too much. We still have sprints to run and that will give you cramps." He handed Hinata a mint he started keeping on him after Hinata joined the team. "You guys are doing really good, just a bit more. Let's stretch right now to make sure we don't cramp up."

Kageyama already took his swig of water, and was starting to stretch of his legs. He was beginning to cool down when Hinata came over, instinctively close to Kageyama. Each of his movements brushed Kageyama, until the break was almost over and he had just crawled into his lap. No one really said anything, even Tsukishima, but they had all probably just passed it off as Hinata wanting a nap.

"Alright rest is over let's start these sprints. Each sprint is just one way, and is timed. If anyone doesn't finish within 30 seconds it's another team sprint. On the whistle." The coach said giving time to line up. As soon as he blew it everyone was off at full speed not wanting to get caught overtime. "Now 15 second rest then again."

They did the sprints 2 times, Hinata speeding in first with time to spare each time. It had started out easy, but now was proving to be more challenging. The coach noticed the effort they were putting in and didn't blow the whistle. "Okay I'm feeling nice. Does anyone want to volunteer to take the remaining sprints without breaks within 4 minutes for the team? If not you guys will continue like this until you're done." Coach Ukai said not expecting anyone to volunteer.

Everyone on the team looked at each other. At the beginning of practice a group of people would raise their hands, but now that everyone was barely on their feet and shaking at that, they didn't want to. It was easier just suffering as one big unit with breaks for a longer time than forcing it on someone else. When Hinata's hand shyly shot up everyone was shocked.

"Holy shit!" Was their first comment on it, which was most likely from coach Ukai himself. It was shortly followed by Tanaka calling out, "don't do it, it's suicide we've got your back."

Tsukishima yelled behind his hand, "no don't worry die in our place. We'll get you next time. Maybe." To which the entire team including Hinata and Kiyoko laughed at.

Coach Ukai stared a moment before asking, "Hinata are you sure?" When Hinata nodded and stepped forward he shook his head and blew the whistle. When Hinata took off alone he looked at his watch to take time, but wasn't really going to time the poor kid. His Grandpa had used this method on him, but no one had ever really ran.

After 5 laps in record time Hinata slipped out without reason, his legs buckling out from under him. He got up without a care to finish the lap without problem. The next lap he fell twice for the same reason, but kept running. The team began cheering for him, offering him food and telling him how amazing he was. On the 10th lap by himself his legs wobbled at each step and fell every other. He might have moved quicker crawling on the 12th lap because he couldn't keep himself up.

On the final lap he collapsed, not having the strength to get back up. His arms shook with exhaustion. Just four more feet and he'd be done. He didn't know he'd gone over the time limit, and no one was about to tell him either. He managed to roll himself on to his back then began to scoot himself towards the line.

"Hinata oh my God you're done. Please just stop." Coach Ukai yelled out. He had tried to tell him 4 laps ago he could go, but everyone was being so loud he couldn't be heard. He went over to the determined middle blocker offering him a hand.

Hinata refused to take it mumbling, "no I'm not done yet." He reached the line and rolled over it. He collapsed, unmoving with just his heavy breathing proving he was still alive.

The team stood a moment in shock before lead by Tanaka and Nishinoya into cheering and picking Hinata up. No one was really sure if they were happy he had done the sprints, or simply because he had tried so hard just to finish. The coach picked him up onto his shoulders carrying him outside with a herd of cheering teenage boys next to him.

When the crowd had dispersed Kageyama helped Hinata to his bike. The other had said he'd be okay getting home, but he looked so unstable and tired Kageyama was worried. "Hey, Hinata, um you can stay at my house tonight. I mean it is the weekend and we don't have practice tomorrow. We could um you know go on a d-date, a-and I'll toss to you after." Kageyama said out loud nervously.

Hinata was almost falling asleep on Kageyama's shoulder, but when he heard date he stared at the other beginning to blush. "A date! I... I'd have to call my parents, but yeah probably." Hinata said, life running through his veins again.

Kageyama looked at him in slight horror. "You want, to ask your parents to go on a date with me? I haven't really told my parents even. But I mean if you want to..." Kageyama said slowly trying to be supportive, but really wanting to freak out.

Hinata shook his head furiously. "No!No! No! No! No! No!" Hinata said quickly I need to ask them about sleeping over, 'cause you know it's my first time to your house. I'm actually kind of afraid of telling my parents I have a boyfriend. I don't think I'd get in trouble or anything, but like it would probably be really embarrassing." Hinata nervously looked up at Kageyama.

When Kageyama blushed, turning away and hand signaled "it's okay" he started rummaging through his bag until he pulled out his phone. He cleared his throat before beginning the call, turning away from Kageyama. "Hey mom, can I spend the night at my friend, Kageyama's house?" Kageyama watched as Hinata nodded his head in response to whatever his mother was saying. "Yeah, um volleyball doesn't practice tomorrow so is it alright if we hang out tomorrow?" He nodded a few times. "Mmk thank you, love you. Bye!"

Kageyama waited for Hinata to say what the answer was, though he knew it was a yes. When Hinata turned around with a grin on his face. Kageyama gave a discreet fist pump, and grin. "Can you walk now?" He said once Hinata had his bike unlocked.

Hinata stared at the bike debating if he could even ride it. Just standing he was still wobbly, and walking he'd be really slow at. "Um I can probably walk if you don't mind me being really slow." He began walking in the direction he knew Kageyama headed towards after practice.

Kageyama watched Hinata wobble a few tiny steps, holding onto his bike for dear life, before stopping him. He took the bike away and crouched down. "Get on my back." He commanded Hinata. When Hinata started resisting he repeated himself in a harsher tone. "Get on my back you idiot."

They went a good 15 feet before Kageyama's own exhausted legs were ready to give up on him. He tried to take a few steps, but almost tripped into Hinata's bike he was walking at his side. He stood wobbling trying to tell himself he could get home.

They heard annoying giggling from behind. "If only you guys were this open in practice. You could just push him on the bike King." Tsukishima said as he walked over them. Yamaguchi was at his side snickering along with him.

Kageyama couldn't think of anything smart to say back until he noticed Yamaguchi and Tsukishima were holding hands. He shushed Hinata before he could say something dumb back. "Your one to talk. Aren't you guys dating."

Tsukishima looked at his hands and shrugged. "Yeah, but we don't act as dumb and nervous as you guys." He said before forcefully kissing Yamaguchi without notice. Yamaguchi was flustered and caught off guard, but his slight reaction showed he still wanted it. He closed his eyes and began to reach for Tsukishima's back, but their kiss broke as abruptly as it started. "Liked your guys cuddling during practice." He said.

Tsukishima huffed before beginning to drag Yamaguchi away. Kageyama was a bit taken back by how Tsukishima had responded. He wasn't sure if he got him or not. He could faintly hear Yamaguchi as he was being pulled away whine, "Tsukki, you said you'd stop doing that. If you're so nervous about people just don't kiss me in public." If Tsukishima replied it went unheard by the other duo.

Hinata hopped off Kageyama's back. "Awkward, but he did say something smart." He said as he climbed onto the seat of his bike. Kageyama shrugged beginning to take him back to his house. "But what did he mean by cuddling in practice?" Hinata asked after a moment.

Kageyama gave a small chuckle. "Don't worry about it. Let's just get home and shower." He said. He didn't add, "and brush your teeth so I can kiss you like in my daydreams today." Like he thought.

Author's Note:

I am sooo sorry this is late, but like I planned too much and then didn't have enough time to finish it. Lot's of decent excuses, but in total I'm sorry. I thought of like a bigillion things for pain, but I wanted to keep it fluffy and happy so yeah. Then at swim practice it was endurance day so yay pain through exercise. I wanted to write more, but it was starting to get rambly and I'd never finish at the pace I was going.

Thank you sooo much for reading. It's super late but is supposed to be part of KageHina week. Thanks for the reviews and just everything. Really nice fandom we got going here, lets give a round of applause to you all. Next fill will probably not be as long, so you can expect it sooner. Any ideas on what the last fill should be for the 7th day?