Today started a weekend of long deserved rest for Seiren and I, and I was getting ready for my lunch out with Kasamatsu-senpai. I had been messaging him ever since we exchanged numbers, and he was the sweetest guy I've ever met. He's been telling me about university life and that it's not as bad as I'd think but much more rigorous. He's also let me know that if Kise has pissed me off or anything along those lines to let him know and he'll have a talk with him.
However, now that I've grown to like Kise enough, I've exchanged numbers with him also. Making sure my chores were done around the house, I headed out with my backpack. Traveling down the street, joining the flow of the people on the sidewalk I got a text from Daiki.
H.M.A: " Where are you?" The three words I read on the screen looked very familiar.
" Going to lunch with a friend." I replied to him.
H.M.A: " Who's this friend?" Was he getting jealous.
" It doesn't matter, all you need to know right now is that he's a friend." I simply replied, stopping at the crosswalk with the crowd..
H.M.A: " I wanted to spend time with you today." He was getting a little possessive.
" He already asked." I was slightly annoyed that he wanted me to cancel on Kasamatsu today after I agreed to hang out with him, yet I was also flattered.
H.M.A: " Fine. Just hurry." I could tell he was annoyed also, and I wouldn't blame him.
" Meet me at the shoe store in two hours." I informed him as to where I would be and how long it would take for me to get there.
H.M.A:"Why?" He could be so dense sometimes, but he was awfully cute when he was.
"I need to buy new running shoes." Was my last reply to him accompanied by a chuckle. Soon making it to the shopping district, I looked through the crowd of young teens and couples to find my friend. My heart swelled up at the sight of him. He was wearing medium washed jeans rolled up once at the ankles, white Converse, a white shirt with thin, black horizontal stripes, and a black blazer like jacket.
"Whoa Kasamatsu-senpai, looking good." Complimenting him sent him into a blushing frenzy.
Kasamatsu's PoVI couldn't help but blush when Koharu approached, not only did she look great but she also thought I looked great. Koharu was wearing a white shirt with close black horizontal stripes and a small black pocket on her right, the front of her shirt tucked into light washed shorts, and red Nikes. She pulled it all together with a loose bun and her golden colored, circular glasses.
"H-hey." I was slowly getting used to talking to her, I was still plenty nervous though. "R-ready to go?" She gave me a nod and a smile. We made our way to a small cafe I chose for our lunch out, sitting outside when we got there.
Aomine's POVI didn't trust this situation one bit, and the fact that I have no idea who this guy is doesn't make it any better. Grabbing my phone and wallet, I headed out locking the front door behind me. I commuted on the subway making it to the shopping district in no time. Finding her wasn't too hard when you have your ways, and when I saw who she was with my confidence went through the roof. I knew this guy wasn't a threat, I remember him from Kaijo last year. However, I still decided to sit and watch.
Sitting through the long, agonizing an hour and a half of watching her laugh at his jokes and leaving gentle touches along his arm unnerved me. Seeing their lunch out coming to an end, I got up with a relief. Like a weight lifting off my shoulders, I headed to the shoe store. I stood across from the shoe store about ten minutes before I had to meet her, watching all the people walk by. That's when an older lady was stuck at the crosswalk on the opposite side waiting, her gray hair was in a neat bun while a pink shawl adorned her shoulders. A light mahogany cane aided her walking while an ever so calm smile adorned her wrinkled face created from laughing and smiling all her life. I made my way over quickly to help her cross, the cars waiting as I did. Once across, she smiled up at me.
"Thank you young man, but someone as handsome as you surely couldn't be alone. Are you waiting on your girlfriend." Her voice was soft and steady with a grandma sweetness to it.
"Yes I am waiting for her, she should be here any moment." I reassured her. She proceeded to open her purse, her withered hands shaking slightly.
"Here you are, take her out on a nice date." She pulled out a few yen.
"I couldn't take your money ma'am." I denied the money she tried to give me, just as Koharu called out to me.
"Dai-pyon!" She waved as she approached and the old lady smiled.
"Is that your girlfriend young man?" I nodded and she stopped next to me.
"Yes ma'am." Koharu watched on in confusion.
"You two make a fine young couple, treat her good young man." She shuffled away, that's when Koharu scowling up at me with crossed arms came into my line of vision.
"Did you tell that sweet old woman that I was your girlfriend?" Her scowl deepened.
"And if I did?" Her cheeks puffed out.
"Well considering we are together, I'm very surprised you haven't taken me on a proper date yet." Her body pivoted away from me.
"Do you want to go out on a proper date?" I looked down at her from above.
"Yes!" She yelled as she turned around, having me let out a small chuckle.
"Then it will happen. Now go get your shoes." I nodded towards the store across the street. The blond haired beauty pulled me across the walk with her.
"Wait here." She had me wait at the door while she went to pick out shoes. That's when a man walked up to her.
"Do you need help ma'am?" He was a worker.
"Yes, do you have these in a six?" She asked him and how he was looking at her unnerved me "I'll be right back with them." He walked off with the shoe, so I watched her swing her legs. The brown haired man came back with the size she asked for. "Can I get you anything else? Like me as your boyfriend?~" This crossed the line.
"If I had a boyfriend, he wouldn't be you." She glared at him and he smirked.
"Aww, come on baby~ Who is he?~" He put his hand on her shoulder.
"I am." I looked down at them both, the seven and a half inches between him and I quite amusing. The look on his face was priceless and the look on hers was amused. He scrambled away, tripping over the bench in the process and she was able to purchase her shoes.
"What would you like to eat Dai-pyon?" I looked her over for a second before looking ahead.
"Anything you cook will be fine." She halted in front of me after I answered, her furrowed brows painting her expression up at me.
"Anything I cook will be fine?" At this point her arms were and I nodded. and lead me down the street. She lead me to a dark wood door and into an apartment. "You didn't even ask me."
"Remove your shoes." I did as she said before following her up a set of stairs. This set of stairs lead into her actual apartment. The living room could be seen from down the hall and there were two doors, one on each side of the hallway. Flattened boxes lay against the wall next to her door.
'Is she moving?' Watching her stop to look up at me, she looked me over.
"You can wait in the kitchen." She instructed as she entered the door the boxes laid beside. I made my way through the living room to the kitchen and sat at the bar. The bar separated the living room from the kitchen, the countertops were dark marble and L shaped. Dark wooden floors made up the stairs, hallways, and kitchen floor. There was a hall past the bar leading to a room at the end of the hall and a door on the left wall. The walls were a cream color and nice furniture to match. I observed her putting up her hair when she exited what must've been her bedroom.
"Why don't you ever wear your hair down?" I rested my head in my propped up hand on the bar.
"It'll get in the way." She took out some ingredients.
"What does it look like?" I watched her wash some vegetables.
"It's wavy." The annoyed look on her face thoroughly amused me. That's when she turned to me.
"When will I be able to see it?" I looked at her, watching her close her eyes.
"When I feel comfortable." Was all she replied.
Koharu's PoVI was inside labeling the last of my moving boxes the day seemed to just be starting seeing as more people were out and about, even though it was only the afternoon. Couples, families, groups of friends, sports teams, school clubs, and single people were all out today. My phone an arm's length away from me vibrated throughout the carpet, and taking a look at it, I saw it was my mother.
Eomma: Can you go by the market and pick up the groceries for tonight? The list is on the counter. At the mere mention of her cooking my mouth began to water.
"Yes ma'am, they'll be here when you get home. Turning the screen off and gathering up my wallet, I went to grab the list and head out. The sun was shining, birds chirping, cats meowing for attention in small neighborhoods I ventured through only to receive requested attention. The main streets and shopping centers were busy with vehicles, the stations, store bells ringing as doors opened and closed filled the air. Making it to the market was easy, actually getting the food was another thing. While shopping, I also grabbed a few things for myself. Passing up the last aisle to check out, I caught a glimpse of green but it was gone when I turned to see what it was. Just as I checked out, my phone buzzed for the hundredth time today. This time it was Kagami calling.
"Hello?" I answered his call and when he finally spoke, he sounded in a great deal of pain.
Gami: "Hey, where are you right now?" His voice sounded obstructed by something.
"At the market, why?" I would be lying if I said I wasn't beginning to worry about what was happening.
Gami: "Can you come over?" I quickly checked out and payed for my groceries.
"Sure, why?" Thinking of the fastest route to Kagami's wasn't difficult, but I would have to take the station.
Gami: "Please hurry, the key is under the mat to let yourself in." Hopping on the subway, I rode there with all my groceries, letting myself in like instructed with the key under his mat. Peeking in, I saw him laid face down on the floor and realised why his voice was obstructed. I had to try and hold in my laugh, entering his apartment and setting my bags down.
"What's going on?" Kneeling down next to him, he lifted his head.
"I can't move." I looked him over and figured out the problem.
"Aish, let's get you into an ice bath." Helping him up with ease, I helped him into his restroom and helped him sit on the edge of his tub. "I'll be back." I made my way down the hall and got six bags of ice, returning with them shortly.
"Do you need help?" He questioned, intently observing me pour the first three bags in.
"You can help me by doing what I say." He shut up allowing me to seat him in it and pour the last three bags on top of him.
"I'm going to make dinner alright?" Moving to get up, he stopped me.
"Please stay and keep me company." A light blush was on his face causing me to grin.
"Ah sweet boy, maybe you can tell me about those eyebrows." With a teasing tone I gave an equally teasing smirk.
"Hey!" I let out a chuckle at his flustered state.
"I'm just kidding." Getting him out he fell right asleep so I decided to make him something. After writing him a note, I headed back to the market to replace the food I used. On my way to the market I decided I'd get something to eat, finding a small restaurant between two larger buildings. Stepping in, I saw it was self grill. Scanning the establishment, I saw a familiar head of purple facing away from me. Approaching, I could tell he was with a mystery person most likely in the restroom.
"Mura-pyon." I stood next to him, watching him lazily look at me. Even though he was sitting, he was still taller than me.
"Ko-chin, what are you doing here?" His lazy demeanor warmed my heart it was so adorable.
"Oh you know, hunting bears." I chuckled at the little pun I made, before looking back at him.
"No no, I'm looking for something new to eat.
"Did you want to eat here?" He looked up at me and my smile disappeared as soon as it appeared at the suddenness of another presence.
"Murasakibara-san, who is this?" I looked up and saw a dark haired guy looking at me through one eye, a small smile on his face. This guy was handsome but there was something weird about him.
"Oh Himuro, this is Ko-chin. She's Aomine's girlfriend." He introduced me to the smiling male.
"Ah, so you're the famous Koharu I've been hearing about. Through your father's old interviews and Murasakibara-san right here." He held out his hand for me to shake. "I'm Tatsuya Himuro, pleasure to meet you." I stood there looking him over, my gaze lingering on his hand.
"Good to meet you." I finally took his hand in mine, giving him a firm shake. "I'll see you later Mura-pyon." Giving him a hug around his neck, I left the restaurant. Not without one last look at the dark haired male.
Another night, and one of her last few nights of dinner with her parents was spent talking.
"So my honey bee, how are things going with that team of yours?" She could hear in his voice that her father really didn't fully trust her boys just yet.
"It's going great, we've won our first practise game. However, one of the boys has a thick head and didn't ice his muscles after our weeks of training." A sigh escaped her lips, nervously poking at her rice. Her mother's mischievous intentions filling the space between the three.
"Honey, our little girl has a date!" Beaming in excitement, anything but flashed across the teen's face.
"A date!" His voice boomed throughout the apartment, their dinner passing the point of no return silence.
"Eomma!" Slamming her face on the table was an action she wasn't above making at the moment, embarrassment evident in her voice.