HINATA, DECEMBER

"Come on Hinata, you can do better!" yelled Kindaichi. I cannot wait until March when Daichi comes back. I don't like Kindaichi, I feel like he is always trying to break me. I keep this to myself instead of telling Tobio. I want to keep volleyball and our relationship separate. I don't want to confuse the two. Besides I think Kageyama can tell since he gives Kindaichi these glares sometimes.

I wrap up practice, taking me a quick shower. It is a little after 6. I send Kageyama a text reminding him that I am going to see Sugawara and I would have him drive me home. I try not to ride my bike late at night anymore. Since the accident I don't like going out at night anyway, at least not alone. I am almost to the door when Kindaichi stops me.

"Hey, shortie!" he yells. I hate the he calls me that but I got tired of correcting him.

"Yes," I reply turning around to face him.

"You need to focus more during practice," he states. "It's only going to get harder. In another couple of weeks we will be practicing every evening and morning."

"I know the amount of time practicing is about to go up," I reply. "I am focused during practice."

"You didn't seem to be today," he replied.

"Kind of hard to do right when you are constantly riding me," I bite back.

"What did you say!" growled Kindaichi and I instantly regretted letting my anger get the best of me.

"Hey," yelled Kageyama walking over with Noya and Asahi behind him. I had to suppress my smile. For the record I don't think he likes Kindaichi either. He looks pissed off at him all the time, no not his normal face but his actual frown. "What's going on over here?"

"Oh nothing. Telling the kid he needs to focus more."

"Kindaichi, can I speak to you in my office," Kageyama says seriously. Kindaichi looks not happy about this but follows anyway.

"What was that about?" asked Noya.

"I don't know," I reply. "I am just ready for Daichi to come back."

"Me too," replied Asahi. "It's not the same without him. Are you guys ready to go see Sugawara."

"Yes!" I reply. I miss my close friend and wish like hell he chooses to come to this school instead. I left my bike at home actually taking the bus this morning since I knew I would get a ride this evening. We get to Sugawara small apartment. We knock on the door and there is nothing but silence.

"He does remember we are coming by today right?" asked Asahi.

"I believe so," replied Noya pulling out his phone. Seems like he was going to call Suga when he opens the door.

"Hey," he smiles looking nervous.

"You forgot, didn't you?" I asked.

"No, I just lost track of time," he explains. "Please come in. We head into the medium size living quarters and go to the seating area to see someone is already there. Daichi! He notices us and starts to blush. "Guys this is my boyfriend Daichi Sawamura."

"I kind of know them," he coughs.

"He's our assistant coach," said Noya explain this to Suga. Suga looks surprised.

"It's fine," I reply before panic sets in. "How are you doing? How is the leg? We miss you at practice." Daichi actually laughs.

"Slow down Hinata. I am doing great," he smiles. "You guys seem to be playing just fine."

"You know we would," said Noya sitting down on the sofa. "Things are about get more interesting." Daichi nods.

"You guys are playing very well," replied Sugawara. "We play you all in another month."

"I can't wait!" I exclaim. I am ready to see how much Sugawara has changed since I last seen him. Sugawara gets us all some drinks thanks to his much older boyfriend. Daichi actually doesn't lecture us. I think he is trying to impress Suga or something. I am not complaining. Kageyama won't let me drink. He said it will affect my skills to play and I can get on trouble if caught. An evening of drinking will not hurt.

I smile as Suga helps me into the car.

"Kageyama is not going to kill me is he?"

"No," I replied. "It took some convincing to have you drop me off home. He doesn't want anyone to know I stay with him."

"I don't blame him," replied Suga pulling off. "Considering everything that happened to poor Oikawa." Oikawa hasn't needed our help yet but he is struggling to find a job. Izwaichi had to quit his team to find full time work to help out. I can't imagine doing anything other than volleyball. "How are you two doing?"

"Fine," I smile. "I am so in love with him. I think I want to marry him."

"Wow, that is pretty serious."

"I mean I am so happy Sugawara. I am playing volleyball on a college level, I have the love of my life, we are living together." I start blushing. "Sometimes I wish I could have his babies." I cover my face not believing I just said that.

"I know what you mean," replied Suga.

"How did you meet Daichi?" I asked.

"Not the right way," he laughs. "I pretty much snuck into this club. He just happened to be there. We connected instantly on the dance floor. Afterwards he offered to buy me a drink. He was a complete gentleman, he didn't try to take advance of me at all. Asked for my number and we kept in contact. I was happy to know he was a volleyball coach."

"You're like me in many ways," I grin.

"More like you are like me!" said Suga. "I feel responsible for what happened to his foot."

"What did happen?" I ask.

"I convinced him to play soccer and he hit the ball wrong breaking two toes."

"Seriously!" I exclaimed. "That's what happened." I laugh a little. "That sucks."

"It was our 3rd date too," replied Sugawara. "I thought he was never going to want to call me again but he did. I promised to take good care of him. It's the least I could do." We chit chat on the rest of the way to the apartment. I climb out of the car and make my way up to our floor. I come into the apartment and I see Kageyama at the computer. Probably working on something related to the team. He takes one look at me and knows I was drinking.

"Was it worth it?" he asked.

"It was just two drinks," I whine. "I wanted to have fun with my friends."

"Nobody saw you right?" he asked standing up.

"No one saw me but.." I stop talking because I am not sure if I want to tell him Daichi was there.

"But what?" asked Kageyama. "What aren't you telling me?"

"Nothing," I mumble walking to the bedroom because I don't want to fight. I go and take me a shower and of course when I get out he is there waiting for me. "What?"

"Who saw you drinking?" he asked more seriously. I sigh deciding to tell him.

"Daichi was there along with Noya, Asahi, Sugawara and I," I reply. I can't read his face.

"Okay," he replied. He just walked into the bedroom without further word.

"Are you mad?" I asked.

"No," he replied. "I am just glad this was in front of people you knew." I stare at him trying to see if he was lying but I can see he wasn't. He walks over and hugs me. "I just want you to be safe. I don't want you to jeopardized your career and future. That's all." He kissed my forehead and I start smiling. I know at the end of the day he does care about me. Sometimes it feels like he cares about me more than he cares about himself. He holds my hand as we head into the breakfast area to enjoy a late dinner.