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This had been going on for far too long now. Way too long. He knew he had to do something about it, and he knew what had to be done, but he was nervous. Scared. Iwaizumi had been dating Oikawa for forever now, and in love with him for even longer.
And he was happy, at peace. It was wonderful when it was just the two of them, together, in heaven, but they had been forced to keep it secret for so long. But then, ever since the war started and they had been reunited with their friends, they could finally be a bit more open about it.
And now, they could finally be completely open about it, shedding their wings and becoming human. They could be who they want to be, love who they want to love. They had built a life together with the help of their friends, found a home. Hell, they were even raising a kid together. And Iwaizumi really needed to get some courage and finally act.
He knew what he wanted to, what he needed to do. He'd had the idea ever since they met up with their old group of friends, building a plan to finally get a chance to live, not just survive. He'd been even more absolutely sure of it when he almost lost him in the battle. It was too close a call and he never wanted to go through that again.
Once they'd settled with Suga though, even bought an apartment together, things started to die down, get calmer, and Iwaizumi thought that perhaps it could wait. But no, watching Oikawa spend time with Kageyama, and the two of them cuddled up with him during the nights, he knew it couldn't be put off any longer.
Iwaizumi was going to propose. And he was going to make it special. It took a bit of planning, and some ideas from Daichi and Suga to set him on the right path. He knew how much of an obsession Oikawa had with space, and so the most perfect way to propose would be in the stars. Or maybe with some aliens around.
But since Iwaizumi couldn't just hire some aliens, and he wasn't planning on flying them back anywhere near heaven, he had to come with something better. Of course, he could always just take him to a planetarium, but there would be too many people around and Iwaizumi wanted the event to be personal. (He'd also already taken Oikawa to the best planetarium near them.)
And since Iwaizumi wanted this to be super special, he had to come up with something big. The idea had come to them when Iwaizumi was hanging out with Daichi and Suga at their apartment, Kageyama on a play-date with Yamaguchi while Oikawa was at work.
The three of them had been sitting on the couch, 'watching' T.V. with Suga scrolling through his feed. Daichi and Iwaizumi had been discussing the volleyball game playing when Suga had out a little gasp. The two had turned to him in question, Suga pushing himself a little higher from his place under Daichi's arm "Sorry, its just I follow this one travel blog, and,...just look."
Suga turned his phone in a way so that they could all see it, and Iwaizumi could admit the picture was pretty stunning. "What is it?" Daichi asked, taking the phone and swiping through the post. Suga looked off into the distance as he explained, gesturing with his hands "its like, a Salt Flat, I forget the scientific name for it, but basically when it rains, it becomes like a huge mirror, so the sky reflects onto it and its like your walking in the sky. Isn't it cool?"
Daichi nodded humming his agreement. Iwaizumi nodded too, an idea forming "so it just reflects the sky? After it rains?" Suga nodded, leaning back against his spot on Daichi's shoulder "Yup" he sighed, resuming his swiping "It'd be so cool to go. But its all the way in Bolivia."
Iwaizumi ignored the last part, looking between Suga and Daichi "so it would work at night too?" Suga looked at him over his case, an eyebrow raised "probably? If the sky's clear?" Then it seemed to hit him and he sat up with a gasp "wait. Are you thinking-"
Iwaizumi nodded frantically, a small smile appearing on his face "It'd be like walking through the stars." Suga squealed "oh my gosh that's perfect. It'd be so romantic!!" Daichi looked between the two "I'm lost. Iwa, are you trying to steal my man?"
Suga sighed, smacking Daichi's cheek lightly "get with the program babe. Oikawa. The proposal." Understanding flashed in Daichi's eyes "ohh!!" Iwaizumi chuckled, rolling his eyes. Suga turned back to him with a pout "but still, how're going to secretly get tickets and still make it a surprise. And all the way to Bolivia?"
Iwaizumi shrugged "I'll make it work. He wanted to travel and explore anyways, so I'll just use that excuse." And so they started planning. Searching up the weather to plan the perfect week, so that they could spend most of the week just exploring but so that by the end, it would rain. They made sure that one of the last days the land would still be wet but the sky clear, the perfect night for the proposal.
They helped Iwaizumi buy the tickets, and he texted Oikawa to ask for a week off on that specific week, saying he had a surprise. Now all he had to do was stay calm for the next three weeks, and not let Oikawa find out about the surprise or the location.
Of course Oikawa did not make it easy, but Iwaizumi stood his ground, he had dealt with Oikawa for his whole life after all, and was used to his antics. Iwaizumi would've at least told him the location,but Suga had pointed out that Oikawa would then go and search it up, therefore ruining the surprise. And so he just had to be patient.
He tried to keep them busy, distracted. He took their little family to the zoo, the amusement park. He rode the different rides with Kageyama, and He and Oikawa helped Tobio with the carnival games. He took them to the movies and the cafe, going on walks to the park and playing board games at home.
And though Iwaizumi's wallet was crying, it had been worth it. Kageyama had opened up even more to them, making their family even closer, and Iwaizumi had effectively kept Oikawa distracted and therefore the secret safe. The awaited week had finally arrived, and it was finally time for their adventure to start.
The night before they had left Kageyama to stay over at Noya and Asahi's place for the week (Kageyama chose to stay with Hinata), and he made sure their suitcases were packed beforehand, and since their flight was only at three, the morning could be a lazy one.
Iwaizumi smiled to himself when he felt Oikawa roll over in bed, wrapping his arms around his waist. Iwaizumi glanced down at the dishevelled hair nuzzling his side "Morning princess." Oikawa scrunched his nose as he turned his face up, eyes still closed "why princess?"
Iwaizumi smirked, brushing some of the chocolate locks off his face "cuz you're my sleeping beauty?" Oikawa blushed, finally opening his eyes, before letting out a huff with a playful pout "well then I demand to be woken up with a kiss as well."
Iwaizumi chuckled leaning his head down to kiss the pouting mouth "better?" Oikawa hummed, his eyes closed as he smiled playfully "better,...but I could use some more to fully wake up." Iwaizumi laughed, planting his lips on the others as Oikawa wrapped his arms around his neck, securing him in place.
Their mouths slotted together, moving in slow rhythm with each other. Iwaizumi pulled back slightly when Oikawa tried to go deeper, kissing Oikawa's neck once before smiling down at the flushed frowning boyfriend "as much as I'd love to continue, we all know where that would lead, and we still have a flight to catch."
Oikawa brightened at that, throwing off the covers as he ran to the closet "what should I wear? I know we're going to be cramped on a stuffy plane, but I still gotta look good! Ooh! How about this shirt? We're going somewhere warm, right? Ooh! Or this one?" Iwaizumi rolled his eyes at Oikawa's antics.
He slowly hauled himself out of bed, sneakily moving to the door as Oikawa rambled. As soon as he made it into the hall he took off towards the bathroom "I get the bathroom first!!" He was met with loud complaints as he closed the door with a laugh and locked it.
He knew Oikawa would be spending an eternity in there, so his best bet was to call dibs first. Besides, he didn't need it for too long. He ignored Oikawa banging on the door and his whining, chuckling as he turned on the water and stripped.
He took a quick shower, brushing his teeth as he took it (to save water and time), and quickly dried off, wrapping the towel around his waist after he towelled off. Since it seemed safe, and pretty quiet, Iwaizumi unlocked the door as he brushed his hair and started to shave.
Sure enough, not long after a pouting Oikawa opened the door, clothes and towel in hand. Iwaizumi chuckled, watching him in the mirror "wow, you're not dead yet? Just how did you survive?" Oikawa shot him a furious glare, making Iwaizumi laugh some more.
"Oh come on, I'm sorry. Plus, you always take forever in here and I still need to make breakfast." Oikawa stayed silent, being the petulant child he is, pretending to ignore him as he placed his clothes on the rack and hung up his towel. Iwaizumi wiped off the last of his shaving cream, wiping himself and moving towards the other "Oikawa, please~? I'm sorry."
Oikawa turned away from him, his head high. Iwaizumi bit back his smile as moved even closer, wrapping his arms around Oikawa's waist and hooking his chin over his shoulder "Touru~" Oikawa snapped, remembering Iwaizumi was naked, only covered by a towel, and being called by his first name that way,...
He spun around, face red, as he pushed Iwaizumi away with a hand on his face, pushing him out the door "no. Get out. Go get dressed." And with that, he slammed the door, leaving Iwaizumi to pad down the hall in a fit of giggles.
Usually he'd be the one snapping at Oikawa, but he was in a good mood today so some teasing was due. He got dressed and went off to the kitchen, smiling when he passed the bathroom and could hear Oikawa singing.
Iwaizumi started the coffee machine and while that worked, he thought about what to make. Today was the first day of their special trip so breakfast should be special. Of course the perfect thing would be milk-bread, but Iwaizumi wasn't planning on having that for breakfast (though he knew Oikawa wouldn't mind whatsoever.).
So he decided to do the next best thing and make Oikawa's favourite blueberry waffles. And that proved to be the right decision because halfway through the batch Oikawa came padding into the kitchen with a towel round his head "are those blueberry waffles?"
Once they finished their breakfast, they had plenty of time left over to get dressed and double (triple) check that they had everything. Even when all of that was done, they still had plenty of time to get to the airport, so Oikawa spent that time to kick his feet up on the couch as he texted Noya to double check everything, as well as brag in the group chat that he was going on a vacation.
Iwaizumi meanwhile was pacing back in forth in their bedroom, stressing over the little details because there was no turning point. The mission had begun. After triple checking his watch, Iwaizumi finally decided that sitting at home wouldn't do him any good, so they packed everything into the car and decided to take the longer, calmer route to the airport. They had time.
Oikawa kicked off his shoes, pulling his fest up onto the seat as he scrolled through hos playlists, singing along to some kpop song neither of them could understand. Normally Iwaizumi would fight over the radio but his mind was so full it barely bothered him.
They managed to get to the airport right in time, handing in their baggage and securing some spots as they waited to be called. Iwaizumi let out a breath, slumping back against his seat. Oikawa side-eyed him slyly "so,...can I know where we're going now?" Iwaizumi glanced at him before looking away with a grunt "Bolivia."
Oikawa's eyes widened comically "Bolivia? But that's like, all the way across the world!!" Iwaizumi didn't look at him "you said you wanted tp travel." Oikawa smiled, brightening a bit "I did! Ooh!" he pulled out his phone "Imma find out some more about the place. Silly Iwa-chan probably doesn't even have anything planned."
Iwaizumi grinned triumphantly "actually, I have everything planned. And good luck trying to search anything up." Oikawa's eyebrows knitted together as he looked at him, confused "what do you-" he let out an undignified squawk when the page didn't open. "Iwa-chan, what's this?!?" he whirled the phone around, sticking it Iwaizumi's face.
Iwaizumi bit back his smile, feigning innocence "I have no idea what you're talking about." "Iwa-chan, what did you dooo??" Oikawa whined, desperately tapping away at the screen. Iwaizumi smirked slyly "oh, you know. You just can't connect to any wifi except our house wifi, your data is disabled, and you can't contact anyone but me and emergency services. Nothing much."
Oikawa gaped at him, letting out another pitiful whine "how the hell did you do that?? And why? Now I can't post anything or brag to anyone!!" Iwaizumi smirked leaning back with his eyes closed "that's exactly why I did it. And it wasn't too hard to do. Me and the guys in tech helped me figure it out." Oikawa groaned, dropping his face into his hands in defeat "I hate you." Iwaizumi chuckled "sure."
It was long until their flight was called and they made their way to the docking point. The line surprisingly wasn't too long so it didn't take that long until they were finally seated in their spots on the plane. Oikawa whispered excitedly in his ear all through the announcements, and fell asleep shortly after the plane took off.
Iwaizumi made sure to wake him when they were flying over sunset clouds so that he could take some pictures. It was pretty funny, but they had just arrived at the airport, and Oikawa already took a million photos, whether they were scenic shots or selfies. At this rate, he'd use up all his storage in a matter of, maybe, a day. Or two. Iwaizumi bought extra storage exactly for that reason.
Once they got off the plane and got their baggage, Iwaizumi ordered a cab to the hotel he had booked while Oikawa wandered around the airport. When it arrived, they quickly packed themselves, Oikawa ooh-ing and ahh-ing at everything they passed, nose pressed against the window.
Iwaizumi leaned back in his seat, watching Oikawa with a smile. He was such a child, so endearing to watch at times. They got to their hotel relatively quickly paying for the rife and heading up to their room after stopping by the front to check in. As soon as they stepped in, Oikawa ran over to the king-sized bed, flopping onto it face-first.
Iwaizumi chuckled, hauling their baggage inside before closing the door and toeing off his shoes. He plopped down on his back next to Oikawa "we're here." Oikawa mumbled something incoherent into the mattress, making a smile tug on the corners of Iwaizumi's mouth.
He nudged Oikawa "c'mon, take off your shoes. Do you want the bathroom, or can I go first?" Oikawa groaned "m'tired. Stay here." Iwaizumi chuckled "nah, imma shower first. I'll be back in a bit. Get changed." Iwaizumi hauled himself off the bed, searching through a suitcase to pull out the toiletries and headed into the bathroom.
He came back to get his towel and some pyjamas, only to find that Oikawa hadn't budged, but now was sound asleep. Iwaizumi huffed a laugh, dropping his stuff to peel off Oikawa's shoes and clothes, dragging him under the covers. The latter didn't make a move to help whatsoever, snoring softly into his pillow.
Iwaizumi scoffed, heading off to take his shower. Once he finished, he didn't bother do anything else, than switch off the lights and curl up under the covers with his lover. He smiled into Oikawa's back. He could feel that there were many adventures ahead of them.
This would be a great trip.