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Hinatas PoV

I groan as I realize that it's already time to wake up so that I don't be late for practice. Don't get me wrong, I really love volleyball! It's just that I'm not very welcomed at my school or team. Everytime I change I see the scars on my arms and think of the 1st and 2nd years at my school and how much they hurt and insult me.

Of course no one but my team knows about this. If I tell anyone else Kageyama, Tanaka and Nishinoya will beat me up and I already have enough scars.

The only people who still like me are Suga-san , Daichi-san , Asahi-san , Kiyoko-san and Yachi-san but they do absolutely nothing about the bullying. They just ignore it. Our coach doesn't even realize that most of the team insults me, they think I'm the happy little sunshine I pretend to be. I'm always smiling like an idiot, that way no one realizes my depression or sadness.

I secretly hope someone would notice that way I could talk to them and maybe they could help me out and talk with the team or something.

„Shouyo! You'll be late to practice if you don't come down and eat your food!"

I walk down the stairs, already changed into school uniform and see my mother and Natsu at the table with 3 plates on the table.

My mother is the best, she always makes me smile and I mean my real smile, same goes with Natsu. I'm always happy when I'm with them sadly my mother doesn't realize what's happening to me at school or practice, to be honest I can't really blame her. I never tell her how practice went or how school was, I always tell her that I have lots of friends and am really happy that I have such a good team.

After I ate my breakfast I put my shoes on and walked to school. I have a fresh bruise on my leg, that's why I refused to take my bike today.

*Time skip brought to you by Tsukishimas saltyness*

I go into the sports hall and see that everyone is already there, of course I can't go into the changing room without being insulted first.

„Eyo shrimpy! Nice bruise you got on your leg!"

„Boke! Change already! We have a practice match tomorrow, we need you!"

Oh yeah I forgot to mention that they never tell me when we have a practice match or a training camp, I only know when the day comes or the day we're training for the practice match/training camp.

I quickly go to the changing rooms and change.

„Come here Boke! We need to train our quick attack!"

„He won't make any progress Kageyama, did you forget? He is good for nothing."

„C'mon Yams he's good enough to be our target."

„Fucking Tangerine! Usual time behind the school, got it?" „Of course Tanaka.." I muttered. „How did you just call me?" he says as he walks to me. „T-t-tanaka-senpai I meant to say Tanaka-s-senpai!" I shout.

„Come on Hinata, train a bit, Nekoma won't be easy to beat" Suga says as he puts his hand on my shoulder, I flinch as his hand touches my shoulder and quickly take a step forward, I turn around and tell him that I'll train as hard as I can.

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„When should I be here tomorrow?" I asked Daichi while I receive the ball Tanaka just spiked.

„What you think, you'll be driving with us?"

I turn around to look who just spoke up and see that it was Tsukishima. „B-but I always drive with you guys...my mother can't drive me, she has to work-"

„We obviously don't care boke! When you miss practice match you won't be on this team any longer, did I make myself clear?!" Kageyama shouts as he walks up to me

„Crystal..."

*Time skip brought you by Sugamama*

„I'm home!" no response...

I walk in the livingroom trying to find my mum or Natsu but I can't find anyone. As I walk in my room I find a note that's addressed to me.

‚Hello sweetie

Me and Natsu won't be home till Friday afternoon (it's Sunday right now). I left money in the kitchen for food, there's also leftovers from yesterday. Call me if something happens, I can't promise that I'll pick up right away but I promise that I'll call back as soon as I can. I love you Shouyo, have fun at school and practice. See you on Friday!

Your mother'

Shit now I definitely have no idea how I should drive to Tokyo tomorrow! I never took the train and I don't have enough money..

I quickly dialed Sugas number and he picks up after a few seconds

Suga: Hello?
Hinata: Hey Suga! It's me Hinata!
Suga: Ah. Hello Hinata, do you need something?
Hinata: Not really, I just wanted to tell you that I'm not sure if I'll make it to the practice match tomorrow..
Suga: what why not?
Hinata: my mom is away for the week and I never took the train before, I also don't have the money for a train ticket and don't even know the way to Nekoma from the train station.
Suga: Okay I understand.. I can give you the number of a friend of mines, he goes to Nekoma and can pick you up and for the money...me, Daichi, Asahi and Kiyoko can give it to you as soon as we see you tomorrow.
Hinata: Okay thanks, but you don't have to do this Suga-san.
Suga: Of course I don't but I want to
Hinata: I don't think I can change your mind, can I?
Suga: You can't drive with us because of the 1st and 2nd years, the least we can do is give you the money for the train.
Hinata: I can just use my money!
Suga: I thought you had not enough, Hinata?
Hinata: ...
Suga: Like I said, we'll give you the money as soon as we'll meet each other
Hinata: Alright, thank you Suga-san I don't know what I would do without you!
Suga: No problem, text me tomorrow when you're already in the train, that way I can tell my friend the time he should pick you up
Hinata: I will, see you tomorrow!
Suga: See you tomorrow

I hung up and went to the kitchen. I put the leftovers from yesterday in the microwave and wait for the food to heat up. After a few minutes I take the food out and eat it, while I'm looking at the new posts from my team on Instagram.

As I scroll I see a picture where Tanaka, Nishinoya and Yamaguchi are smiling in the camera and Tsukishima and Kageyama are in the background just chatting.

They hung out without me again..
it's not like I should be suprised it's just a bit depressing that I'm the outsider and no one realizes it..

When I'm done eating I put my phone away and go into the bathroom

⚠️TW: SELFHARM!!!⚠️

My plans changed a bit as I found my blade
1..2..3..4..5..6..7..8..9..10..11..12
I realized my left arm was covered in blood so I switched arms and again
1..2..3..4..5..6..7..8..9..10..11..12
I was satisfied when I saw that both of my arms were covered in blood and felt the pain

⚠️SELFHARM: END⚠️

I quickly washed up, brushed my teeth, did the rest of my night routine and went to sleep or I tried to go to sleep

I hope this friend of Sugas is nice and won't insult me..

Many scenarios of how Sugas friend could be went through my head and I got even more scared to meet him tomorrow. After a few more minutes I eventually got tired and went to sleep.

---

I shot up straight as I wake up from a nightmare again. I'm all sweaty and have dried tears on my cheek.

I started having nightmares every night since my team started bullying me. I always dream of them, how they beat me up everyday after school and if I don't go they'll kick me off the team.

I look to my left to check the time 4.28 am. I have 2 hours left then I have to leave the house.

I still don't know the name of Sugas friend and I still don't know if they're nice, shy, angry, cool or whatever, I don't know sh!t about him and that scares me. I don't want to get of the train and immediately getting beaten up.

I couldn't choose between staying in bed and getting up.

After a few more minutes I decided, it's better for me to stay in bed and try to sleep a bit more.

I woke up at 5 am and got up to get ready.

I got ready and left the house. On my way to the train station I saw Karasuno High School.

Crap! I forgot I have to pass by Karasuno to get to the train station!

Out of panick I tripped and of course it didn't go unnoticed.

„Look! It's the tangerine! He can't even walk without being stupid hahaha!"

„Awww does the shrimp have to take the train cause he can't drive with the team?"

Everyone just laughed at me.

I quickly stood up and looked in their direction when I looked closely I saw that someone was missing.

I ignored it cause I thought that he was just being late and made my way to the train station.

I finally arrived and waited for the train.

While I waited I noticed something, no it was someone!

I walked over to the familiar person and saw it was the one who was missing at Karasuno.

„Yamaguchi? What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be with the team?" I asked obviously confused because he was also one of the 'cool guys' at my team.

He looked at me with an unnoticeable smirk on his face „they told me I couldn't drive with them either and should take the train. I'm apparently too soft to be one of them" his eyes were now glued to the ground.

I was really confused

Did Suga tell him that Sugas friend will be waiting for me in tokyo?

„Yamaguchi?" He still didn't look up „How will you find the way to the practice game from the train station there?"

Yamaguchi finally looked up as the train arrived „Oh I-..." he slapped me and ran in the direction of Karasuno

Did he just lie to me?

I was confused and shocked why would he lie to me? I thought as I got on the train.

I quickly found a seat and sat down.

For the next few hours I just sat there thinking about what Yamaguchi said and had done.

Why was he lying? Did he even lie? Was it any use to him? Did the others tell him to do this little prank on me? It could be possible but it wouldn't make any sense.. Maybe they thought I would open up to yamaguchi and ask hin to be my friend? No that wouldn't make any sense either..

After a few more minutes I finally arrived at tokyo and got off the train.

I looked around for a familiar face but couldn't find anyone who looked familiar.

I got to the exit of the station and saw many persons who probably were waiting for their family member or friend to arrive.

I still looked around for a familiar face but never found one.

As I was about to go out of the station I heard my name being yelled.

„HINATA SHOUYO! I'M LOOKING FOR A HINATA SHOUYO!" I turned around and looked at the person who yelled my name.

He looked at me and jogged over.

„Hey are you by any chance Hinata Shouyo, the description fits you perfectly." he said with a questioning look.

He's a little bit taller than me and seems really nice and caring, just like Suga. His hair is a light brown colour and he wears a Nekoma jacket.

„Oh how rude of me, my name is Morisuke Yaku, I'm a 3rd year on the Nekoma High School and as you know I'm also playing volleyball! I'm the Libero of Nekoma and am the number 3." he introduced himself and just looked at me with a warming smile.

„I-i'm H-hinata S-shouyo, a 1st year on the K-Karasuno High School and the number 10 of K-Karasuno, I'm a middle blocker.." I said stuttering like a dumbass.

„Yeah I know, Suga told me a lot 'bout you. I'm really sorry that your team is so mean to you. I would love to just take you to Nekoma, they're all so nice!" he said a bit sad but also very calm.

We talked a lot on the way to Nekoma but somehow I got lost..like I always do.

Not again, how did I even get lost when Yaku always was by my side?

I tried to find the way back to where I started to get lost but then ended up somewhere near a fence.

I walked closer to the fence to sit against it but saw a boy with long, blonde hair sitting there with his phone in one hand and the other patting a cat.

I walked up to him and decided to talk with him. „Hey, my name is Hinata Shouyo! I got lost and wanted to ask for help.." I told him honestly.

He still looked at his phone and replied quietly „I got lost too, sorry I can't help you here..."

It was now an uncomfortable silence.

I started talking again to break the silence „Soo what's your name?"

„Kozume....Kenma.."

„Okay, OMG are these volleyball shoes?! Do you play volleyball?" I asked quite loud and excited.

He looked to his right where his bag was „Oh yeah..."

„I also play volleyball! I'm a middle blocker. I know it seems a bit weird because I'm so small but I can jump really high!" I told him with a bright smile plastered on my face.

He didn't talk so I just decided to speak up again „I'm a 1st year! How about you? What position do you play? And what year are you?"

„I'm a 2nd year....and a setter..." he said as he looked up for the first time.

He has a very beautiful face..WAIT! WHAT?! NO SHOUYO STOP THINKING LIKE THIS! You don't even know him..he might hate you after he gets to know you..

I think Kenma noticed the change of mood as he spoke up again „Shouyo? Are you okay, you look kinda sad..."

„Oh yea ju-"

A person who kinda looked like a hyena cut me off. „Kenma!"

Kenma looked up and his expression went back to bored and uninterested.

„God you get lost a lot, let's go back we have a practice match today." the hyena like boy said.

Kenma stood up and waved goodbye „See you Shouyo." he said rather quietly.

See you? What does he mean by that?

At the same moment as I lost sight of the boys, Yaku called my name. „Hinata, don't just get lost here in tokyo it's really dangerous if you're here for the first time. Just follow me okay? We only have a bit more."

---

We finally arrived! And of course the first person I saw was Sugawara-san.

He ran our way when he spotted us. „Hinata! I'm so glad you're here, I was worried you would get lost but as I see you didn't." he said and sighed out of relief.

„Well actually..." Yaku started but I just cut him off „Yes! I didn't get lost, why would you think I would get lost? I never get lost!"

Suga just looked at me with a look on his face that says ‚really?'.

„Thank you so much Yaku! I'm hoping to see you again after practice match!" I said giving him my brightest smile.

He nodded, smiled back and went off.

„So you did make it, you're lucky you made it. We really hoped you wouldn't so we could beat you even more, we still can but it's not as much fun as it would be if you were being punished by us." Nishinoya said behind Suga.

I was scared as hell, I really hope they won't beat me up if I make a mistake here.

No they wouldn't there are other people here..would they?

„Come on Hinata, we're going inside." Suga said and walked into the gym right next to us.

„You better don't mess up shrimp or else you know what will happen." Tsukishima said with a smirk on his face.

„O-of c-course T-tsukishima...I'll try m-my best." I said as confident as I could sound.

We went in and I was surprised to see the person I met when I got lost earlier.

Oh so that's what he meant when he said he'll see me later.

He doesn't look scary and doesn't look as if he would beat me up, he's nothing like Kageyama. And I like that about him. He actually seems really nice but shy. I hope we will be friends once we meet again after this practice match.

„Line up! We're going to do introductions so we all get to know each other!" coach Ukai yelled as he walked onto the court.

We all lined up and introduced ourselves. I couldn't really remember any of their names but Lev, Yaku and Kenma. I already knew Yaku and Kenma so I only remembered one name out of twelve.

Lev was really annoying and tall as fuck. He's a tree.

Yaku was the mom of the team, like I said he's a lot like Suga cause he's also the mom of the group.

Kenma is shy, cute but also hot, gorgeous, cool and-

Woah Shoyou! What are you thinking, you only know him for three hours.

After all my thoughts of Kenma I blushed and tried to avoid eye contact with everyone but of course Tanaka had to notice.

„Ahahahaha Hinata is blushing! Only boys are here, that means he's a fag too huh? How funny, now we have one more reason to beat you up!" he said really loud and sounding happy because of the beating.

„What, the shrimp is gay? He'll be alone for the rest of his life anyway, I mean who would want to date him without being forced to?" Tsukishima said the last sentence loud enough for Nekoma to hear.

„You're Tsukishima right? You're kinda hot megane-kun~ I'm gay too, would you like to try?" the rooster head said with a smirk on his face. Tsukishima blushed at the rooster head and went the opposite way of where the hyena was.

It would be possible for them to be gay for each other, Tsukishima would look really cute with the hyena.

Yeah I still don't know his name but I do know that it starts with a K.. maybe Kira, no that wasn't it...Kuroko, no it was something like Kuroko but it doesn't sound right. Kuroo! That's his name! Finally I got it!

I looked up after finally finding out what Kuroos name was and saw that everyone was just talking.

I looked past both of the teams and saw a figure sitting in the corner of the gym. I was curious of who it was, so I just ran there.

Kenma! It was Kenma!

As soon as I realized it was Kenma I ran even faster and sat next to Kenma looking at what he's doing. He's playing games right now.

„Hey Kenma! What are you playing? Can I watch you play?" I said giving him a bright smile.

He put his game down and looked at me. „Shouyo..I- it's called animal crossing, you sure you won't get bored by just watching me play?" he said sounding unsure.

„Of course I won't get bored! Practice is going to start in a few minutes anyways, I really won't get bored in that little gap of time." I said now a bit sad but still giving him a small smile.

„I guess you can watch then.." he said and took his game back into his hands.

We were sitting 37 minutes in the corner before someone called us.

We stood up and went over to court.

„We'll start parctice game at 5 pm we now have 4 pm, you have 1 hour to look at the school, warm up or whatever you want to do. You're now free to go." Daichi and Kuroo said.

I immediately looked at Kenma and he was also looking at me, I guess we had the same idea.

Kenma grabbed my wrist and dragged me into Nekoma High. He said he was going to bring me to a place at school that no one goes to and is usually quiet and dead.

We arrived at a big tree and Kenma sat under it with his back leaning against the tree.

I sat next to Kenma and watched him as he took out his game.

„I already set an alarm for 4.55 pm that way we won't be late." he said with a little smile on his lips.

I watched him play for 30 minutes and then he asked me if I wanted to play, of course I declined at first but as time went by he asked me every minute.

I said yes after a few more minutes and he thought me how to play animal crossing, it's a very easy game and a very good one for starters like me.

After a few more minutes Kenmas alarm went off and we just stayed at the tree.

Kenma looked at his phone and cursed under his breathe.

„Kenma? Is everything okay?" I asked careful.

„We have to go to practice match we have 5.15 pm now." he said making me freeze. I think he noticed because he was the one asking if I were okay now.

„I'm fine, they're just all being mean if I'm late to something or fail at something, they make jokes about me cause I'm gay." I said and sighed as I finished my sentence.

Kenma looked kinda uneasy, that was the moment I got up and wanted to run back to the gym, maybe they would be nice and will let this little mistake slide.

Before I could get any farther away from Kenma, he called my name.

„Shouyo..!"

I turned around and looked back at Kenma.

„Come here, we'll skip the practice match okay?" Kenma said looking kinda sad

„What? I can't they'll be-... they'll lecture me Kenmaaaa~! I don't want to be lectured." I said while pouting

Gosh I almost told him that they beat me up, if he finds out he'll just ignore it anyways right?

„I don't want to stand up, I want to be lazy and sit here for the rest of the day." he whined

I walked over to him, took his hand and pulled him up.

„Let's go back, we don't want to be in trouble, do we?" I said looking Kenma in his catlike eyes

„Okay.."

We both go back to the gym and are greeted by not so happy coaches and captains.

„Where were you?! The match should've started 20 minutes ago!" Kuroo said with an angry but also concerned look

„Sorry we forgot when we should be back and thought you said 5.30 pm." Kenma said looking bored

That was a good excuse

„Okay fine, let's just start"

*after the match*

Kageyamas PoV

Tch that bastard was 20 minutes late, I don't believe this poorly excuse they gave us. I'm pretty sure he told this Nekoma setter everything and then they just stayed away a little longer to be away from us.

„Yo kags!" Tanaka said approaching me

„What do you want?"

„Do you believe them? I mean the thing with forgetting when they should be back?" he asked

„Of course not! It's just a poor excuse to be a bit longer away from us."

„I think he wants to get beaten up tomorrow." Noya said grinning next to us.

I didn't even notice him

„Let's tell him to meet us tomorrow usual place and time." he added

„I'll tell him at school tomorrow and you tell tsukki and yams, got it?" I asked

„yes" they both said.

*let's get back to our little pretending to be sunshine*

Hinatas PoV

I was currently sitting on the stairs in front of the gym, waiting for yaku to bring me back to the train station.

„Shouyo?"

I look up and see Kenma.

I quickly put on my fake smile.

„Hey Kenma! What are you still doing here? The practice match is already over."

„Yea, I'm living nearby and are waiting for Kuroo right now...what about you? Your team is already on the way back to Miyagi."

„Ah! Uhm- I- uhhh- I'm hanging out with Yaku a bit and will take the train back!

„Yaku? He's already gone Shouyo."

Then realization hit me. He told me on the way here that he has to go home after practice cause his mother is sick and he needs to look after her. Shit how could I forget something like that?

„Uhh- I guess I should go then" I said standing up

„Sho will you be okay? I mean Tokyo isn't as tiny as Miyagi, it's a big city you get lost easily here" he asked with a look of worry on his face

„Ahhh I will be fine Kozu! If I really get lost on my way I'll call Yaku and ask him where to go!"

„Nope not happening, me and Kuroo will go with you."

„What no! You said you live nearby and the train station is like 30 minutes from here! I'm going to be fine, alone."

And then out of nowhere it started raining

Guess I'll sit here for a while

Kenma sat next to me (there is a little roof over Hinata that's why he sat next to him)

„Now we have to wait together 'till the rain is over and then I'll go with you to the train station, okay?" he said not looking at me

„Fine I guess.."

He took out his phone and started texting someone.

„Who're you texting?"

„Kuroo, I'm telling him to go home by himself because I'll sit here 'till the rain stops and then bring you to the train station."

„Ah okay."

„Won't your mother worry about you?"

„Oh my mother-" I stopped midsentece because of a thunder.

I shrieked pulled my knees to my body and put my hands over my face.

„Shouyo..are you afraid of thunder..?" he asked quietly not wanting to scare me any more than I'm already am

„N-no.."

I started shivering

Not now...where's my jack- oh yea I lost it somewhere...

I felt something on my body and looked up to see a red jacked laying around my body

„Huh..? Where did the jacket come from.." I asked myself

„I saw you shivering and gave you my spare jacket, where's yours by the way?" he asked putting on his hood

„My jacket..I lost it I think, I don't know where and when but I know for sure that I lost it. Otherwise it wouldn't make sense."

Wait didn't Yamaguchi take it like 3 weeks ago? Is it burned? Did he throw it away? What did he do to my jacket..?

Kenmas phone started ringing

„Yes...okay..no I'm still here..no he doesn't want to..yes I'm still going..What, no I don't care about him!...shut up...Yea and I hate you.."

I looked at him confused, he sighed and told me that Kuroo was on the phone. He told him to go home or else he'll get sick.

I agree on that

„Kenma, please go back home, I don't want you getting sick because of me."

„But Sho, you'll be out here alone, scared and you'll get sick yourself!"

He has a point

„Why don't you sleep over at mine?" he asked shocking me

„What about school?"

„You can go one day without school."

„But I'll be a bother to your family and you." I said trying to convince him that I should go home

„I live by myself and you won't be a bother."

„It will be weird if I'll be at your house alone when you have school."

„You could play some videogames of mine"

I don't think I really have a choice

„Fine..but I'll go back to Miyagi at 6 pm tomorrow okay?"

He smiled a bit and nodded

Gosh he's cute...I didn't just think that!?

He stood up, took my hand and pulled me up.

He looked at me, placed his hands behind my head and putted on my hood for me. I blushed.

„Okay, let's head to your house." I said still blushing.

---

We're currently heading towards Kenmas house.

Does he really live alone?

„Hey Kenma?"

„Yes Shouyo?"

„Do you really live alone?"

„Oh no, my parents are just rarely home because of their job. You could say I live alone,that's what I always say."

„Are they home right now? Do I have to prepare myself?"

Kenma chuckled „No Shouyo, even if they were home they would love you"

„What do you mean by that?"

„You're a little sunshine, you go into a room and it is as if the sun just entered" Kenma explained

I blushed a bit

„T-thank you...I didn't know I would seem like a sunshine.."

After our little conversation we just walked in comfortable silence.

*Time skip brought you by bathroom bathroom I've got to pee I'm gonna sprinkel all my twinkel in the hole of- ughh*

„We're here"

I looked at the house and the first that came to mind was

He lives here?

It's a really beautiful house with baby blue painted walls, the roof is red and has a little balcony. They have a little garden in the front of the house where you can find beautiful roses and violets.

„Wow Kenma, your house is really pretty"

„Thanks I guess, it's prettier when it doesn't rain tho."

I guess he's right

We got inside and it's even prettier inside!

I think the main colour in this house is baby blue 'cause the walls are white and blue with some pattern.

„Come on we're going to my room, we can just talk or play video games." Kenma said, taking my hand.

I just let him drag me upstairs into what I think is his room.

„Okay this is my room, make yourself comfortable I'm gonna get some food and then we can either just talk or play video games, like I said you decide." he said letting go of my hand

„Okay, thanks Kenma you really don't have to do this."

„Oh no Shouyo, it's nothing"

Kenma got out of the room and I started looking around, I found some old pictures of him and the rooster head.

He was so cute

I looked around some more and stopped as soon as Kenma got in.

„I've got pizza I hope that's okay with you." he said looking at me questioning

„Ah yeah, it's okay thanks!" I said giving him a bright smile

We both sat down on Kenmas couch and started eating

„So you wanna talk or play some games?" Kenma asked and taking a small bite from him pizza afterwards

„Let's just talk a bit, I don't really feel like playing games right now, sorry Kenma" I sid looking down at my pizza

„No it's alright, what do you want to talk about?"

„I don't know...uhm how about...how did you get to know rooster head?"

„Ah that's a long story, I don't know if you want to hear it.." he said looking at the old picture of the two boys, smiling a bit

„I don't mind, we have a lot of time!"

Kenma sighs and starts to tell me the story of how the two bad bois met.

After he told me the whole story, we were done with our pizza and I felt too dirty to sleep.

„Kenma..?"

„Yes?"

„I know it's a bit weird but...can I have a shower?"

„Of course you can, it's the 2nd door left when you go downstairs and the 1st door right if you take the one next to my room" Kenma explained

„Thanks and uhm...could you give me some clothes I can change in after the shower?" I asked kinda shy.

„Uhm..of course I should have some for you but they're all my size so they'll be a bit big on you.." he said with a faint colour of pink on his cheeks

„That's alright! I'm really thankful for all that."

Kenma gave me the clothes and I went to the bathroom next to Kenmas room 'cause I was too lazy to go down the stairs

After I showered, I put on the clothes and looked in the mirror.

They're a bit big but I think it's fine.

I walked back into Kenmas room to see him without a shirt

I immediately turned around and closed my eyes, I heard someone sigh and turned around. Kenma looked at me with a small blush and a smile on his face.

„Shouyo, you don't have to look away.."

„Yes, I do. It's kinda weird seeing you shirtless *you just look too hot*" I said mumbling the last part

It seems like he heard it because he's a tomato right now.

„W-what did you say Shouyo..?" he asked clearly embarrassed

„U-uhm...n-nothing..K-k-kenma.."

„Okay,well I don't really have a futon. You could either sleep in my parents room, the livingroom or in my room."

„Oh uhm...your parents room would be kind of weird I think, I don't want to be a burden to you so I'll go with the livingroom you just have to give me a blanket and a pillow."

He nodded and gave me both.

I said good night, walked down to the livingroom and fell asleep.

I woke up all sweaty and dried tears on my cheeks as every night

I looked for the watch, when I found it I saw it was only 3.20 am

What should I do now..?
I can't sleep after that dream..

I reached for my phone but realized it wasn't there

Don't tell me I frogot it in Kenmas room..

I turned on the light and saw that I really forgot it in his room

Well I guess I could try to sneak in his room,take my phone and then go back down here

I stood up and made my way towards his room

I was now at his door

Okay, now you slowly open the door, sneak in, search for it, take it and sneak back out

I opened the door, sneak in and close the door behind me.

I slowly and quietly make my way towards my bag, I open it and search for my phone but can't find it

„Fuck, where did I put it.." I cursed under my breathe

I looked up and looked around the room with a flashlight, avoiding the flashlight to meet with Kenmas Face

Don't tell me I left it near Kenmas bed..

I walked over to Kenma and turned my flashlight off

I saw my phone, right next to his. It's charging right now. That means Kenma decided to charge it overnight.

Wait! I hope he didn't see any messeges from them..

I took my phone and quickly unlocked it. I opened the chat between me and Kageyama and saw some messeges I never saw before.

No no no no no no no no no please don't tell me he read this!?

I looked at Kenmas relaxed face as he was still asleep.

I can't do anything about it, if the read it he read it. If not then not. I just hope he won't talk to me about it...

I slowly sneaked back to the livingroom and layed back down.

After a few hours it was 5 am, I would now normally get up and get ready for school.

I heared some noises upstairs.

Okay, he's waking up right now, please dear god don't let him speak to me about the messeges

I saw him at the stairs, he's walking down the stairs right now.

I stood up and got to the bathroom

I can't face him right now, I'm too scared he read the messeges

After a few minutes I heared the door open and close

I sighed out of relieve and got out of the bathroom

I shrieked as I heard someone talk

„I thought you would come out when I was out" he said with a smirk.

---

Kenmas PoV

I woke up and looked at my bedside table only to realize Shouyos phone was gone.

I guess he took it at night when I was asleep

I walked down the stairs to confront Shouyo about the message Kageyama sent.

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To: Shouyo Hinata

From: Tobio Kageyama

Topic: Punishment

Boke! Meet me, tanaka, noya, tsukki and yama at the usual place and time. You need to get some punishment for being late at training camp.

Sent 3.38 am
Read 3.53 am
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What does he mean..punishment?

I heard a door slam shut and looked towards the bathroom only to see the door closed.

I sighed and walked to the door out of my house, opened it and closed it again.

I hear the bathroom door open and look at the read head.

„I thought you would come out when I was out." I told him with a smirk

He flinched and turned around looking me in the eyes.

„K-k-kenma..I thought you were out for school.."

„Yea, no I will skip today. Now tell me what's up with the message Kageyama sent you at night?"

„O-oh he p-probably sent it to the wrong person" he answered scratching the back of his neck.

„Oh really? As much as I know he only calls you boke and no one else."

Shouyo looked down after I finished my sentence. I sighed walking over to him.

I grab his arm and pull him into my chest, hugging him.

„K-k-kenma..? What a-are you d-doing..?"

I kissed him on his head and grab his chin with my hand for him to look up to me.

„Shouyo, I don't know what the message means but I hope this is some sick joke with the punishment. If it's not I'm going to steal you away from Karasuno and you'll transfer to Nekoma." I said with a soft expression

He hugged me back and snuggled his head into my chest.

I let out a chuckle and pull him even closer, if that's even possible.

We stand there for what felt like 1 minute but as I looked at the watch behind him I realized we were hugging for almost an entire hour.

„Shouyo, we're hugging each other for almost an hour now. You wanna move to bed and cuddle or wanna talk about the message?" I asked, feeling my face getting hotter at the second part of my sentence.

He looked up and looked tired, I picked him up bridal style and carry him into my bedroom. I lay him on my bed and crawl next to him, cover us in a blanket and pull him to my chest again.

„That's nice" I heard him mumble before I heard soft snores coming from him.

I nodded in agreement and pulled him even closer, letting sleep get over me.

I woke up an hour later and opened my eyes only to see the bed empty.

Where did he go?

I looked at the time and saw it was only 9 am, we still had time till 5 pm and then he has to go to the train station.

I lazily and slowly walked down the stairs only to be hit by the best smell I ever smelt.

I walked toward it and saw Shouyo standing at the stove. I leaned against a wall and just stared at him.

„You just left me in bed alone, it was cold y'know?" I said a bit sad

He jumped at my voice and threw a fork at me. I quickly dodged and looked at him with wide eyes.

„Don't sneak up on me...gosh" he said turning back to the stove.

I stared at him still with wide eyes but then broke into laughter.

He blushed and turned towards me, a spatula in his hand.

„Stop. laughing. or. I. will. throw. this. spatula. at. you." he told me while glaring

I couldn't take him serious and laughed even harder. I saw him raise his hand at the corner of my eye and quickly ran out of the kitchen.

„I SWEAR I'LL GET REVENGE KENMA!" he screamed

Now I really was scared

I slowly made my way back to the kitchen to find him still standing at the stove. He turned it off and put some food on two plates. He placed them on the table, walked to the fridge, pulled out orange juice and poured it in two different sized cups. I guess the bigger one was for him cause I don't drink very much.

„Come here and stop staring." he looked at me

I pulled myself off the wall, walked to the table and took my seat beside him.

We ate and god it was delicious.

„Shouyo I didn't know you could cook. It's so good" I said almost drooling.

He blushed a bit at my compliment „thank you."

We got up washed our dishes and decided to watch a film together.

After a few films it was 4pm and Shouyo got up telling me he was going to get ready so we could leave at 5.

He walked into the bathroom and I think turned on the shower, cause I heard water running.

I was so curious about the message, I know it's bad to look at other people phones but I don't want Shouyo to get hurt.

I took his phone and looked through his messages.

Nothing suspicious maybe Kageyama really did sent it to the wrong person

I wasn't too sure about it but didn't want to get in their business.

I heard the door open and saw Shouyo walking out in the clothes he came with yesterday.

I too got ready and we left my house.

I lead him to the train station and said my final goodbye.

„I hope I'll see you again!" he said smiling and waving at me

„I hope so too, Shouyo." I said a little smile plastering on my face.

He got onto the train and I watched it drive off.

My smile faded as soon as the train disappeared to the direction of Miyagi.

I still felt bad about the message from Kageyama, I should've pushed Shouyo more to get some answers.

No I couldn't do that, I didn't want to rush him. If he really wanted to tell me he would've told me already.

I think we trust each other..do we?

---

Kageyamas Pov

What the fuck?! Where is he?! He didn't even answer my message! I hope for his life that he will be at school today!

And with that thought I made my way to school. The entire way to school I didn't saw him, usually I see him on the way to school and bully him a bit till we're at school. When we arrive and go to training I stop because of the 3rd years. But I can't find him today.

I hope he isn't sick, I don't want him to be sick...WAIT WH- WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU THINKING TOBIO, YOU HATE HIM!

„Eyo King, where's the tangerine?"

Huh?

It sounds like Kei but I was in front of my house a second ago...

„K-kei?"

„No, god here."

I turn around as fast as I can and see Kei leaning on a wall of the gym.

„pff you didn't really think god existed, now did you?" he laughed

I blush and make my way to the changing room. „Of course not, you just scared me for a sec"

„Whatever you say Tobio~"

He followed me into the changing room. I looked around and couldn't find anyone else.

That's weird whenever I arrive the 3rd years are already here..

„Hey Ke-„

Suddenly I was pressed against a wall by no other than Tsukishima Kei.

„H-hey K-kei w-w-what are y-you doing...?"

I tried to get out of his grip but he's too strong.

Since when is he so strong?

„Listen here, Tobio-san~" he whispered in a low voice

I shuddered and looked him into his eyes, waiting for him to continue.

„I think you're looking really good today~ what do you think about us dating..hm Tobio~"

My eyes widened at his words. I started to struggle again but of course I was too weak to get out of his grip. He leaned in and was dangerously close to my face, I tried to turn my head but he just kept my head in place for him to kiss me. He slowly started to move his lips. My eyes widened even more. I couldn't believe what he was doing right now, wasn't he dating Tadashi-kun? Don't tell me he want to do it with me... I don't even like him like that he can't just kiss me out of nowhere.

„Good morning! How are you guys doi-"

Kei jumped to the other end of the room and looked over to where the voice was coming from, only to see Tadashi.

„Baby, I was hoping you would arrive soon. Tobio just started kissing me and I couldn't do anything."

„WHAT, NO NO NO NO NO NO I'M NOT DEALING WITH THIS SHIT! YOU WERE THE ONE WHO PRESSED ME AGAINST A WALL AND THEN STARTED TO KISS ME! I DIDN'T EVEN KISS BACK!" I said in disbelief

Why would he lie to Tadashi, is he just looking for a reason to break up? I mean Tadashi is a softie but still... I think he's a really good boyfriend. He doesn't deserve to be cheated on.

Tadashi closed the door, and I think he ran away. Cause I heard fast and loud footsteps running away from the room we were in.

„Thank you Tobio-san now we can finally be together without Tadashi being in our way~" Kei said coming closer again.

I started backing up until I bumped against something.

Not again, please not...

„NO! I DON'T EVEN LIKE YOU! I HAVE A CRUSH AND IT'S DEFINITELY NOT YOU!"

I quickly ran out of the changing room and-
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*thud*

Ouch that hurts..

I fell off of the bed again, that happens everytime I have a nightmare

I stand up and silence my alarm clock.

Guess it was just a bad dream..

I look at my phone to see the message still not answered. I take it and text him again.

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To: Shouyo Hinata

From: Tobio Kageyama

Topic: Answer or I'll...

Boke! Answer me or you'll get even more punished! I'll give you time till school, if you won't be there today, we'll beat you up tomorrow!

Sent ••• ✔️

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After that I made my way to school. It's just like my dream, I can't find Hinata anywhere on the way to school.

I'll have to tell the others to wait for tomorrow to beat the shit out of him.

*Skip to after practice*

„So we have to punish him even more than we already do tomorrow?" -Nishinoya

„Yes, exactly. That way he will finally understand to be at school everyday and don't be late to practice anymore." -Kageyama

„Okay so, usual time and place tomorrow?" -Nishinoya

„Let's follow him home and beat him up before he can go him!" -Tanaka

„Oh my~ that's a really good idea, I like the way you're thinking ryu." -Tsukishima

„Isn't that a little harsh.. if we're not careful enough his mother will see us and call the police on us." -Yamaguchi

„A little bird told me his mother is away for a week." -Tsukishima

The plan with the beating on the way home would actually work, I wouldn't even have to walk too long home either

„Let's do this!" -Kageyama

„HAI!" -everyone expect Tsukishima screamed

After that conversation we all headed to class.

---

Hinatas PoV

I arrived at home at 9 pm I think.

I walked into my house and the last bit of my hope disappeared, I really hoped my mother and Natsu would be back by now but I guess Wednesday is still too early. I took out my phone and decided to text her about training camp. I turned on my phone and noticed I had a notification from Kageyama. I quickly opened it and I think it was too late to answer cause school already ended a few hours ago.

I do hope the beating part is a joke but I'm aware of the fact that he means what he texted me. He would never joke about beating.

I do my night routine and try to sleep but fail miserably. I'm scared of them and what they can do to me. They could kill me if they wanted to! I don't even know why they hate me so much..

I wake up to a really annoying noice right next to me.

I guess I fell asleep afterall last night

I silence my alarmclock and just lay lazily in bed. I shot up as I realized to be on time today. If I were only a minute too late the beating would get even worse than it probably is alteady.

I looked at my phone to check if any of them texted me, luckily no one did.

I did my normal morning routine and made me something to eat. Today's Thursday means my mum will be back tomorrow.

Finally, I really miss her and Natsu.

After I ate I got out of the house and was on my way to school.

I arrived punctual, luckily.

We didn't have practice today but Kageyama's in my class, he would notice if I were late.

I got into the classroom and seated myself on my usual seat. As soon as I sat down a hand was slammed on my desk. I looked up and saw it was Kageyama.

„Oi! Like I said usual time and place! If you're late just a second you know what'll happen!"

„Y-yes K-kageyama-kun" I stutter

I hate my stuttering when I talk to one of them but I can't do anything about it. I'm just really scared of them and are afraid that they'll beat me any second, I mean they could do it if they wanted to. The teachers and the 3rd years just ignore the rudeness and bullying. It's kinda sad if you think about it. Suga and Daichi are like parents to Karasuno, I thought parents cared about every single children, I guess I was wrong.

Class went by slowly, I didn't really pay attention to the teacher. The wall was way more interesting than maths.

I heard the bell ring and quickly stood up. I rushed out of the classroom and made my way to the gym. The usual place is behind the gym and the usual time is lunch break. I leaned against a wall and slowly slide down till I sit against the wall, waiting for Tsukishima, Yamaguchi and Kageyama or Nishinoya and Tanaka.

They never beat me up together it's always Tanaka and Nishinoya or Tsukishima, Kageyama and Yamaguchi. I think they sorted it after the grade, I'm not too sure.

After a few more seconds I saw 3 tall figures walking over to me. I started shaking out of fear and closed my eyes shut. I felt someone pull me up and slap me across my face. I fell to the floor again, only to be pulled up and slapped again. The beating continued till lunch ended and I went to class with some new scars from the knife they used and some new bruises. Other students started whispering when I entered the room and the teachers glanced at me ever so slightly but didn't speak up.

Class was really awkward after lunch I felt the looks on me but I wouldn't even dare to look anywhere else than the exercises on my table.

After school I shot up and quickly got home.

I collapsed on the couch, took my phone out, opened yakus contact and texted him.

H: Hellouuuu yakuu! How are you?

Y: Hey Hinata, I'm good thanks for asking. What bout u?

H: I'm really good right now!!!

Y: I'm happy to hear that, is everything okay at school?

H: Yes! I wanted to ask for Kenmas contact.

Y: Oh yea sure. xxxx-xxxxx-xxx here.

H: thanks! I'll text him now! Bye!!

Y: okay, bye Hinata.

I left Yakus chatroom and saved the number Yaku gave me as „Kenma😺❤️👾". I opened his contact and started texting him.

H: Heyy Kenma! I got your number from Yaku!

K: Ah...hello Shouyo.

H: How are you today?! Are you okay? How's practice?

K: I'm okay..and practice was pretty boring. Kuroo always wanted me to toss to him but I wasn't in the mood...

H: Oh hahah! It's always like that, we didn't have practice today..or that's what I think, they never really tell me if we have practice or not :(

K: Oh...does your team hate you or something?

H: Huh? OH! NO!!!! They love me!

K: are you sure..?

H: Absolutly!

K: oh okay... well I'm going to play some games, good night Shouyo.

H: Oh okay!! Good night Kenma!

K: yes..

I turned off my phone and went to the kitchen to make me some dinner. I can't cook really good but it's good enough to eat I guess.

After I ate I made my way to my room to do my usual night routine and got into bed. As always I couldn't fall asleep and had to think of the beating today and how my mum would react to it tomorrow.

I wonder when she'll be home. In the morning? after school ended? Or at the evening?

I eventually fell asleep and again dreamt of beating and me laying in the hospital.

I'm really scared of the thought that I might end up dead someday because of the beatings they give me.

I still have no idea why they even beat me up, I never did anything wrong...did I?

---

I sat in class, thinking of the reason they beat me.

What could it be? Am I annoying? strange?

„-nata! Hinata Shouyo!" Mrs Smith called me.

I looked up and saw my english teacher right in front of me. I was confused and asked myself why she called me.

„Hinata! Answer my question?" she looked through my soul, or that's what it felt like. My classmates all looked at me and waited for a response but it never came, I didn't know what she asked. My class laughed at me. I shrink in my seat because of the embarrassment I'm in. The bell rings and I quickly ran out of class. I made my way towards the bathrooms and as soon as I entered I broke down.

Why am I so embarrassing, of course I don't have friends they would be embarrassed of me. I'm just an outsider. I'm a disappointment. I'm useless. I'm not worth anything.

⚠️TW: SELFHARM!!!⚠️

I pulled a knife out of my pocket and started to cut myself for everything someone could hate me for.

1. embarrassing
2. no one knows me
3. disappoint everyone I know
4. too crazy
5. too energetic
6. ugly
7. get on their nerves
8. unpopular
9. I have a different personality with others
10. short
11. my bruises
12. dumb
13. my scars
14. useless
And so on

I looked into the bathroom mirror and placed a bloody hand on my throat. I slightly put more pressure on my throat and feel myself gag a bit.

———————⚠️TW:END⚠️—————————

I heard the door open and quickly cover my cuts. He looks like he saw a ghost. His eyes are open wide and his jaw is dropped open.

„H-hinata, w-why are you d-doing this..?"

I didn't know what to say. What do you say to your bully? That he's the reason you're cutting yourself? Should I tell him the truth?

„I-i...It's just too much for me..." I told him while I broke down again. I end up laying on the floor crying like a fool. He just looked at me shocked because of my words. He slowly walked over to me and kneeled down to my level. He tried to reached out for me but I just slapped his hand away in fear of getting beaten.

„DON'T TOUCH ME! I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING WRONG!!!" I screamed.

He looked even more shocked now and has a look of guilt on his face mixed with sadness.

„I-i'm not going to beat you Hinata....I just want you to be safe right now...please let me treat your wounds.." he pleads. I just shake my head in response. I'm so scared that he'll beat me now. I'm so weak right now he could just beat me up, I can't do anything about it. If I let him treat my wounds he'll surly make them burn like hell and give me even more for my mother to take care of.

Suddenly my phone started ringing. I looked at it and it reads ‚Kenma😺❤️👾's calling...' He took my phone and accepted it.

„Yes...Hinata he's uhm...he needs help right now and he doesn't want me to touch him...yes..yes please...mhm...Karasuno Highschool....yea we're at the bathroom on the second floor..10 minutes?..okay thank you..see you."

I an the one who's shocked now. Kenma's on his way here I think. He'll see me with all my cuts and he'll see me laying on the floor..while I have my breakdown.

I heard the door open and time stopped. I felt two arms around my small body and some hair next to my face. I started crying again and hugged back.

„Shhh Shouyo...I'm here, everything will be fine."

I relaxed at his touch and stopped crying. I'm so relaxed and the reason is Kenma. He keeps me calm even if I have a breakdown.

Maybe I should tell him about the beating and bullying, he could help me out.

„K-kenma I have to tell you something..." I whisper into his ear. He nods and tells me to wait until we're somewhere private and no one could hear us. I just nod back and lean into his touch.

Tsukishima left the bathroom a few minutes ago and it were only Kenma and me in the bathroom right now.

Kenma slowly pulled me up and carried me bridal style out of Karasuno Highschool, I think he headed into the direction of my house. I wonder if my mum and Natsu are already home, I hope not, they would worry because of the cuts and bruises.

After a few minutes we walked trough my door into my house and he layed me down on my bed. I don't know when but I did fall asleep.

When I woke up I saw Kenma sitting right bext to my bed his phone in his hand and him focusing on the game. My arms were bandaged. I sat up and asked Kenma if my family was back. He only said that they weren't home and won't be till sunday. I don't know where he got that information from but just ignored it.

I tried standing up but he kept me in bed and said I should have some rest. I decided to ask him where he got the idea that my family won't be back until sunday and he told me that he answered my phone while I was asleep and my mother called me. He also told me that he'll stay in Miyagi until my family is back and that he'll take care of me.

„K-kenma...I'm cold.." I turned in bed but couldn't fall asleep. It was too cold to and I wouldn't find a comfortable position I could sleep in. I saw Kenma look around my room as if he was searching for something, he turned back to look at me. I opened one eye and looked at him, expecting him to lay down next to me and wait for me to cuddle up to him.

As if he would've read my thought he layed down next to me and I almost immediately cuddled up to his side. My head laying on his chest, his arms were around my waist, one arm of mine is around his neck and the other is just laying on his chest next to my head.

„Is this warm enough for you Shouyo?" he asked really quiet. I looked up at him and saw that he has a faint pink blush on his cute face.

„Mmhm..we should cuddle more often Kenma, it's so comfortable and I feel safe in your arms..." After that I let sleep take me into my dreamworld.

Kenmas PoV

I blushed as Shouyo layed his head on my chest and wrapped my arms around his waist.

„Is this warm enough for you Shouyo?" I ask rather quietly because of the situation I'm in right now.

„Mmhmm...we should cuddle more often Kenma, It's so comfortable and I feel safe in your arms..." he looked up at me and smiled a bit. He looked so cute right now. His hair was even massier than usually, his cheeks had a hint of pink, his eyes were half closed and he smiled tiredly at me.

I could feel him fall asleep in my arms and I think it'll be better if I'll go to sleep now too.

I woke up and felt a certain weight on me, when I looked down I saw a peaceful sleeping sunshine on my chest, cuddled up to me. I tightened my grip on him and inhaled his scent. He smelled like citrus with a hint of orange. His scent kinda reminds me of his hair and his nickname ‚tangerine' .

I tried to get my game from the bedside table without waking the beauty in my arms, but I was too clumsy and let my game slip out of my hand. (He was currently under Shouyos head, has one arm still wrapped around him and with the other he tried to reach for his game). As soon as it fell on the ground Shouyo opened his eyes and had a questionable look on his face. I couldn't help the smile on my face, he was just so cute!

„Kenma...what happened...what was that noise?" he asked really confused and sleepy.

„I wanted to play a bit without waking you because you look so cute right now, right there.. I guess my arm was too weak." I explained a bit embarassed. He looked at me and gave me a cute little smile.

„Okay, thanks for trying but I hate you for waking me up." he said and tried to look intimidating but he just looked even cuter right now.

Without thinking I kissed him on the forehead and started to go through his hair. He blushed the second I kissed him and leaned his head into my touch a bit more. He really has soft hair, just like I was imagining it.

Wait did I just kiss him on his forehead?! Omg omg omg, I just kissed my crush on his forehead...

„Kenma...I wanted to tell you something remember?" he asked and sat up.

„Yes, you said you wanted to before we got here." I said also sitting up. Shouyo now sat on my lap and as if my arms belong there, I wrapped them around his waist. He leaned his body against my chest and rested his head on my shoulder.

„Well...do you remember the message you read...?" I nod in response and started drawing circles on his back as a sign of comfront.

„Yes...uhm- well I'm being bullied by the 1st and 2nd years from my team...they beat me up almost everyday behind the gym at lunch, if I don't go there the beating will be worse the next day. They call me names and don't tell me if we have training or not. The 3rd years do nothing about it but always tell me that they care but I just c-can't b-b-believe them.....they never tell them to stop or tell me when we're training. They don't even tell me if we have a practice match or training camp! I have no friends at school! The only persons that make me happy is my family! I didn't tell them about the beating cause I didn't want to worry them..." At this point Shouyo was sobbing into my shoulder and I just sat there hugging him and trying to think of a solution. I was shocked. I didn't know what to say. I didn't want him to live that way, he doesn't deserve it. And then I got an idea, I don't know if it'll work but we could try.

„Shouyo...what do you think of Nekoma? Do you like my team..?" He nods and I sigh out of relief.

„Okay...I can't promise you that it'll work but I could try and talk to my principle and your mother and we could transfer you to Nekoma High..?" He took a minute to process what I just said and then shot his head up. He looked at me with wide eyes. I could see the sadness and how afraid he is in his eyes and I wanted to change that into hapiness and trust.

„B-but Nekoma is in Tokyo...a-and I-I l-l-live in M-m-miyagi...that wouldn't w-work Ke-kenma.." he looked down at my lap and it looked like he hold back tears.

„Then live with me Shouyo, I live alone and I would love to have you by my side everyday day." he looked up and again, looked shocked. He started crying and nodded his head uncontrollably. I was tackled by him and we were now laying on his bed with him crying and me just laying there, holding him as thight as I can.

---

(It's Sunday and in a few hours Hinatas mum and Natsu should be home)

„Kenma...do you really think my mum will allow me to transfer?" I'm kind of afraid to ask my mum and her to say no. If she says no, I'll have to go 2 more years to Karasuno High with my bullies. I can't live like that for 2 more years. I don't even know if I should tell my mum about the bullying.

„I don't know Shouyo, there's a fifty fifty chance she will say yes or no. If we tell her about the bullying I'm pretty sure she'll say yes. But you don't want to tell her about the bullying, am I wrong?" Did he just read my mind or did I tell him yesterday?

„I don't know to be honest...A part of me wants to tell her but the other part doesn't. I'm afraid of her reaction, will she be mad because I never told her about the beating? Will she let me transfer after I told her about the beating or will she tell me to continue going to Karasuno High as a punishment? I don't know anymore Kenma.." I noticed that my sight got blurry and tried to avoid Kenmas eyes. Maybe he won't notice if I keep looking anywhere else than his face. I felt arms wrap around me and me being pulled into a chest. That was the moment I couldn't hold back my tears anymore. I started to sob uncontrollably and couldn't bring myself to speak. A hand was going through my hair and I slwoly calmed down.

Kenma already knows how to calm me...he is such a good friend...It somehow doesn't sound right to call Kenma my friend. What is he to me? My best friend? No..that doesn't sound right either..My b- NOPE! Don't even think about it Shouyo! Don't call Kenma, who just thinks of you as a friend, your boy- boyfriend...

At the thought of Kenma just thinking of me as a friend my chest thightened. I slowly got out of Kenmas grip and avoided eyecontact again. I felt his stare on me but just ignored it.

„She isn't that bad of a mother Sho. She loves you, she won't punish you just because you didn't tell her about the beating. She will understand and accept the offer of transfer. Then we'll talk to our principals and after a week, you'll transfer to Nekoma High and move in with me." he hugged me again and I just hugged back.

No, maybe I'm just confused. Kozu is just a friend, no, he's my best friend.

„Thank you Kozu. I hope you're right.." I hugged him closer and took in his scent. It confronts me in some way. I just feel safe when I smell him or am in his arms. I don't know why but I just feel safe around him. I'm not afraid that someone might show up to beat me up. I'm not afraid to go outside with him.

We decided to watch a movie while we wait for my mother to come home. We made popcorn and I found some coke in the fridge. Kozu got some blankets from my room and I put the movie on. At first we sat there not really close to each other. But as the movie continues we got closer and closer. When the second movie started I leaned against Kozus shoulder and he had an arm around me. At the end of the second movie, we layed on the couch. Me being little spoon and Kozu big spoon. It was so comfortable, it was warm and nice.

When the third movie ended I turned around so I was facing Kozu. He looked at my lips and then in my eyes, then back at my lips and again in my eyes. I was doing the same. We slowly leaned in and met midway. The kiss was slow and light. We didn't move our lips much. I pulled back after a few more seconds and looked Kozu in his eyes. He looked right back and gave me a soft smile.

„I like you Sho..I know we know each other for only a few weeks but I just noticed that I don't feel the same way toward you as I feel towards Kuroo for example..I like you more than a friend Hinata Shouyo." he blushed but didn't even dare to break away from my stare.

„I like you too, Kozu. But I don't think that I'm ready to call myself your boyfriend... I don't want to rush things with you. I want to get away from Karasuno and then we can talk this out again?" I said it more like a question. Kozus look changed into disappointment but also understanding. He nodded and lightly kissed my forehead and pulled me closer to himself.

After a few more minutes I heard the door open and quickly stood up. My mother came into view and greeted me and Kozume. My sister ran up to me and hugged me. I swirled her around in my arms and set her down again.

Kozu stood up and said he wanted to talk to my mum, she just nodded and told him to follow her into her bedroom. He looked at me and I nodded. „Tell her everything Kozu. It's better that way." I told him with a bit fear visible in my eyes but I knew it would be better that way.

He nodded and gave me a confronting smile. I watched him disappear into my mothers room and sat back down on the couch. Natsu climbed up the couch and sat next to me. I asked her how the trip was and she told me it was boring because mum never was at the hotel. She only got ‚home' around 8 pm and then they watched a movie or two. I laughed at her and told her she couldn't expect much time with mum on business trips because she has to work there, most likely everyday.

We waited for Kozu and mum and talked a bit more. I loved talking to my sister, she always was so happy. I'm really sure it's real happiness not like my fake happiness.

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Kenmas PoV

(After the confessions)

I was really nervous while we waited for Shouyos mother to come home. I hope she'll accept my offer, if she won't I'll just try and convince her that Shouyo can't stay at Karasuno High. But how am I supposed to do that without mentioning the beatings. We sat there in silence for a few more minutes and heard the door open. Shouyo quickly stood up and a little girl, which looked exactly the same as Sho, jumped on him. His mother also came into view and greeted us both. I immediately asked her if I could have a talk with her, that it's really important and it couldn't wait till tomorrow or some other day. She nodded and told me to follow her so we could have some privacy. I looked at Shouyo and he whispered to me: „Tell her everything...it's better this way." I nodded, gave him a confronting smile and followed his mother.

I closed the door behind me and walked over to Mrs. Hinata. She was currently sitting on the double sized bed and was staring at the floor.

„Please tell me you know something about Shouyos weird behavior" she looked up from the floor and right into my eyes.

My eyes widened at her question. She noticed Shouyos behavior..? But why didn't she mention it?

I guess my expression told her that I'm confused.

„I noticed that his smile wasn't as bright as it was before. I decided not to ask him because I thought it was just a silly fight with his friends or something. But his bright, usually happy smile never returned and now I'm really worried." I barley heard her. I should really tell her about everything. I can't and won't consider the answer ‚no'.

„Well...I'll make this quick. I don't know everything myself but I think I know a big part of what's going on. He's being bullied by the 1st and 2nd years at his volleyball team. He's being called names by others from his school, he has no friends at Karasuno High and the 3rd years tell him that they care but it doesn't really seem like they do. They also beat him up almost everyday behind the gym at lunch break. I also have a bit more to tell you but I'll let you process the given information. I, myself needed a bit longer to really understand what he's going through."

I was met by silence. I wasn't really expecting an answer right away, like I said I needed time myself to process what he has told me when he did. I just hope Mrs Hinata won't take too long to understand, I really want to tell her about my idea of transferring to my school and moving in with me. I'm not really sure if she'll say yes, she barely even knows me. I wouldn't be surprised if she were at least a bit sceptical.

After what felt like 5 hours, Mrs Hinata looked up with tears in her eyes and her jaw dropped open. She stared at me in disbelief. I guess she didn't think it would be that bad.

„M-my b-b-baby S-shouyo is being b-bullied..?" I just nodded, not wanting to interrupt her, probably still processing the news.

„What am I supposed to do? He can't go there any longer, I don't want him to go to hell everyday for 6 hours straight!" she practically screamed. I didn't know what to do and just faked a cough to get her attention. It worked and she looked up at me again. She looked so helpless right now. Tears streaming down her face, her eyes were puffed and red from crying.

„Mrs Hinata, if you would give your permission, I would like to transfer Shouyo to Nekoma Highschool. It's my school and we also have a volleyball club I personally attend. Nekoma High is located in Tokyo but I would've no problem with Shouyo living with me. In fact I would be really happy because I live alone and wouldn't be so lonely anymore. My mother transfers me money every month, so I can finance my life and she also pays the bills for the apartment I currently live in. There is a bedroom, one guestroom , a livingroom, a kitchen and a bathroom. If Shouyo would really move in he could live in the guestroom. I can understand if it's all too much right now but I really want to help Shouyo out, a sunshine like him is supposed to lighten up a room if he walks in, not make it darker. If you like, you could come over with Shouyo and your daughter and look at the apartment and the school. I'll also give you more information about Nekoma High or could just give you the name of our internet website if that's easier for you. I'll contact the principal of my school tomorrow if you allow the transfer and was hoping you could contact the principal of Karasuno High. If you want me to, I can ask my principal to move me to the 1st years so I could help Shouyo through the day a bit more." I stopped myself from talking more, realizing how much I actually said just now. I rarely speak up but look at me now. I was talking for 5 minutes straight.

„Thank you Kozume, I would love Shouyo to transfer to Nekoma High but I want to see your apartment first. I would also like to speak to your mother and ask for her permission even if she doesn't live with you, she should be aware of the fact that you live with another person in the apartment she's paying. I'll talk to the principal tomorrow and also come to Tokyo with Shouyo and Natsu to look at the apartment. I would like to do everything tomorrow rather than do little steps and do one thing at one day."

I sighed out of relief and gave her a slight smile. I'm really happy that she accepted. Shouyo will finally be away from hell.

„I would like to tell you how I planned everything, I know I'm just a 2nd year and I'm not really responsible enough to plan something as big as a transfer and moving but I really want to help Shouyo to escape his hell of a school." she gave me a small nod as sign for me to continue. „I was thinking that Shouyo should go to Karasuno High one last time tomorrow to tell his Coach and Class that he's going to leave Karasuno High. I think he should also be with you when you're speaking to the principal and Natsu should stay at home. It would be too much for her and she would just keep whining about wanting to go home. As for the moving, we'll be at my apartment tomorrow and I'll make sure to tell my mother that you want to speak to her tomorrow around 6 pm. If that's all planned out you'll be packing your sons stuff over the week and you'll have to drive him to Tokyo on Friday evening. I'll be home at 4 pm with a friend of mine to help us unpack a bit and the rest we'll unpack by ourselves. I promise you that we'll call once a month and tell you how we are and how school goes. I'll make sure that Shouyo won't lie to you. And I think that's it."

I looked at Mrs Hinata, expecting an answer but instead I'm being pulled into a hug. I freeze , not expecting a hug from Shouyos mother but understood very quickly why she did it when she whispered in my ear that she's very thankful for Shouyo to have a friend like me, that looks out after him and worries about his emotinal and physical state.

As I was about to walk out of the room to go to Shouyo and explain everything. Mrs Hinata once again thanked me for being there for her son.

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Hinatas PoV

I woke up to a really good smell. I followed it and ended up in the kitchen to see my mother cooking my favourite breakfast.

After a few more minutes we sat down and started to eat in silence. When it became more different to just sit there and eat, I decided to break the silence.

„So uhm..when will you go to my school to talk to the principal? I need to know when to be at his office."

„I'll arrive around 9 am if everything goes as planned. I want to give you some time to actually bid goodbye to your class and team."

„Ah yes...I have practice today...I forgot.."
She looks at me with pity and I just brush it off.

I hate it to be pitied.

I stood up and told my mum that I'll make my way to practice.

*he now arrived at practice and they're already practicing*

After I spiked some balls, I walked over to coach Ukai and asked him if we could talk. He told me to continue and I started to tell him about the moving to Tokyo thing.

„So you're telling me, you're moving to Tokyo..where are you transferring to?"

„What do you mean?"

„Which school are you transferring to?"

„Oh uhm..I don't really know yet. I guess I'm just going to decide when I'm already settled in my new apartment."

He looked a bit surprised but moved on to ask questions again.

„Okay..do you want to tell the team or maybe you want me to tell the team?"

I shake my head no „no I don't want them to know, they'll figure it out themselves."

He nods and told me I could go change or continue practice. I went back to practicing and then changed with the whole team.

*8:55 am*
I'm currently on my way to principals office to meet up with him and my mum. Apparently she already told him that we have to talk to him and don't have to wait long 'till we could speak with him.

Around 9.23 am we were allowed in and told him about our plans, he told us he would fill out some paperwork and give us my file of marks etc.

After we were done explaining and more planning, my mum drove us home since I already told my teachers I wouldn't attend to this school anymore and today was my last day here.

When we got home we started packing a few things like bedsheets and clothes, just a few things I won't really need this week. We also talked about the moving and transferring a bit more.

*time skip to them, already carrying the boxes into Kenmas apartment*

„Where should I put them? Into my soon to be room or in your living room?"

„Uhm- just put your personal things in your room and the bathroom utensils and some unnecessary things that you won't need too soon into the living room."

I put the boxes with my clothes and school things into my room and the unimportant boxes into the living room.

„Yo Kenma, I'll stay the night okay?"

„Mhm I guess that's okay, if Sho says it's okay."

They both turned their heads to me and I just nodded.

„Okay, then I'll sleep in your room, with you Kenma." He said laying an arm around Kozumes shoulder.

I felt my heart breaking and the box dropping out of my hand.

„Shouyo! Are you okay?!" Kozume asked quickly walking over to me. He lifted the box from the floor and carried it to the living room where the other boxes are. He then turned to me waiting for my response.

„Yes, sorry I zoned out I guess." I said lying. I never felt this feeling before...what is this feeling..?

As Kuroo puts his arm around Kozus waist I quickly walked into my room and started to unpack. I blasted some music to distract myself from thinking of Kuroo and Kozume.

What was their relationship with each other?

I jumped as someone opened my door, I quickly turned the music off and looked at the door. It was Kuroo.

„Hey shrimpy could you maybe go out for a few hours so me and Kenma have some alone time"

„Uhm..sure but why and how many hours do you need?" I asked feeling weird about the idea of them being alone.

„I want to confess my love to Kenma, and if you could..uhm..maybe the whole night..?" he asked blushing.

I was shocked. I felt myself tearing up. What if Kenma says that he loves him too and then they'll be boyfriends!? I don't really like the idea but I don't want to be rude.

„Uhm..s-sure..I'll just stay w-with yaku or some-something.." I said my voice breaking midway.

„Thank you chibi-chan! You're the best! I'll tell you if we're together or not! I'll see you tomorrow." he walked out of the room and I assume he walked into Kozus room.

I take my jacket and make my way out of the apartment. Before I leave I yell „BYE KOZU, I'M GOING TO STAY WITH YAKU FOR THE NIGHT!!" I hear quick movements and then see Kozu walking towards me.

„Why are you leaving? Today would be your first night here at our apartment." he says putting his hands on my shoulders and has a disappointed look on his face.

„Oh- uhm..I don't want to disturb you and Kuroo so yeaa, I'll be back at 10 am tomorrow if that's okay. If you need a bit more time alone, text me and I'll stay at yakus a bit longer." I reply hugging him good bye and quickly leaving the apartment but before I could, he stopped me by grabbing my wrist.

---

„Shouyo you would never be a burden to me or anyone else...I like you remember? I love it to be around you and I would love to be around you right now and not Kuro. I can just kick him out if you want." Kenma pleaded while he avoided eye contact.

„I don't know Kozu... Maybe you two need to catch up or something..maybe he wants to talk to you about something important.." Kenma looked at me and gave me a suspicious look. As if he was saying ‚you know something, don't you?'.

I walk up to him and hug him tightly. „Sorry Kenma, I'll tell you tomorrow 'kay?" I whispered in his ear.

He was right though. Kozu likes me, not Kuroo. He will just reject Kuroo and that would make him sad. He would blame me for taking the attention Kozu was giving him away.

I don't really care anymore. I want him to be my boyfriend, not just a friend or best friend.

I pulled away from the hug and quickly connected our lips. It wasn't rushed or rough. Kenmas lips are really soft on mine..I like that feeling. We heard someone gasp and pulled away from each other. There we saw a sad and broken hyena leaning in the doorframe.

„C-c-chibi-chan...I told you I loved him..why would you just kiss him before you go..." his tears bursted out of his eyes when he realized what I had just done.

„W-well...you see...I like Kenma too and I would love to call him mine.." I blushed and took my hands away from Kenmas face and hair. Kenma meanwhile looked shocked, happy, flustered and confused at the same time.

„Okay, okay. Let's get things straight. Kuro likes me-„

„I love you Kenma, I don't just like you."
Kuroo interrupt.

„Right, Shouyo knew about it and wanted to give Kuro the opportunity to confess and that's why he wanted to stay at yakus. And now he just accepted my feelings and we can be together?" Kenma asked happily.

Me and Kuroo just nodded and Kenma tackled me to the floor. Kuroo glared at me and I shrunk into Kenmas arms more. He seemed to notice and told Kuroo to get the fuck out of this apartment. The moment we heard the door slam, we kissed. At first it was a simple kiss but it soon turned into a make out session. We broke away from each other to catch our breathes.

„Does this mean you're mine now?" Kozu asked smiling from ear to ear. (Yeah I know he would never but let's just pretend he would)

I nodded and yelled „of course dummy, I would love to be called yours!" I pecked him on the lips and then stood up.

„What will we do about Kuroo?" I asked a bit worried.

„He'll calm down, he just needs a few days or weeks and then everything will be as it was before but you're on our school and my boyfriend." he kissed my nose tip and I giggled shortly after the kiss.

„Soo you'll sleep in my room tonight, no- you'll be sleeping in my room with me and the guestroom will stay as a guestroom but with your clothes and school stuff in it, okay?"

„Of course Kozu!" I smiled happily and made my way towards Kozus and Is room. I layed down and waited for him to join me. After a few minutes he came in and layed beside me, I curled up into his chest and hold onto him tight. The last thing I heard and felt before I fell asleep was Kozu kissing my forehead and saying good night to me.

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*monday morning*

Kozu woke me up and already made some breakfast for the both of us. We ate and talked about volleyball and Nekoma. He's worried that I'll get bullied at Nekoma too but I tried to tell him that I won't and if I will then I would just try to ignore it.

Honestly living with Kenma is really refreshing. I know I just moved in like 3 days ago but still. In this short amount of time he was just so gently, lovely, kind and protective. I'll never regret the choice of moving in with him. He was the best boyfriend you could've had. I couldn't ask for more.

After we ate, packed our things and dressed into our uniforms. We made our way to Nekoma High.

(Kenma got into first year for Hinata and they've most of their classes together, for Kenma to help Hinata with the school building, clubs, teacher names, students, etc.)

We walked into our first class and had to introduce ourselves, well I had to introduce myself 'cause everyone knew Kenma already due to the volleyball club. My math class surprisingly accepted me and a lot students actually liked me.

At the end of our day, we were on our way to volleyball training and I heard my name quite a few times. At first I thought they planned how to beat me up or some shit. After a girl approached me and told me that I'm like a living sunshine and that if I come into a room, doesn't matter how depressed the people are in there, I ‚light' it up and make everyone smile just by smiling. I got really happy that people here liked me and almost everyone wanted to befriend me. I don't know how I could even think of the chance that they would hate m- Oh right..karasuno gave me these thoughts.

We walked to the gym and changed into our sports gear.

After an hour of training coach Nekomata wanted to announce something and we had to sit in a circle.

„I don't know if you'll like the idea but we'll have a practice match against Hinatas past school: Karasuno. I know we just got Hinata on the team but I want to see how strong we are with Hinata on the team. The practice match will be in a week, you have enough time to practice with Kenma and maybe you could also create some quick or something how you used to do it with #9 from Karasuno."

He said the last part while looking at me and I just nodded, thinking if Kozu could actually be as quick as Kageyama and toss to me at minus tempo.

„Of course Coach Nekomata! I'll be practicing a lot with Kozu if he's alright with it!!" I told him with my real signature smile.

I saw a few people smile and a few hold back a smile but it still crept out.

We practiced really hard the next few days and with every day me and Kozu grew even closer. We started to practice 3 hours a day and after practice we would watch a movie and cuddle, we would make out if there was advertisement on the tv or just give a few pecks. I also learned that Kozu loved it when I was going through his hair while he laid his head on my lap or shoulder.

*the day before the practice match and after practice*

„Kozuuu, can we watch Harry Potter?" I asked with puppy dog eyes.

Kenma actually likes Harry Potter but we already watched it once and I don't think he would like to rewatch it.

„Of course Sho, let me just grab some popcorn and some soda from the kitchen." he petted my head and went into the kitchen afterwards.

I turned the tv on and searched for Harry Potter {A/N: I know that you don't really care but I really love Harry Potter :) } . When Kozu came in I stood up and he sat down, I plopped onto his lap and laid back. I clicked on the first Film of Harry Potter.

I was really sleepy at the end of the third movie and Kozus Hand in my hair didn't make me any more awake, if anything he made me more sleepy.

„Kozu, do you think we'll win tomorrow?" I looked up at him while asking. I was kind of afraid they would win and make fun of me again even if I'm not at their school anymore.

„Of course we'll win Sho, our new quick attack is nearly as good as the one from you and Kageyama. Plus Karasuno doesn't know how to block a quick attack from us 'cause they only played with it but did your old team ever practiced how to block it?" I shook my head no. „There you have it. If they figure out how to block it we still have Kuroo and Lev..even if Lev can't really spike.." he murmured the part with lev but I could still hear him.

I chuckled and gave him a gently swat on the arm. He gasped.

„What was that for?"

„That was for underestimating Lev, he's new to Volleyball. I was even worse when I started..I think..but look where I am now. Lev will improve, I believe in him and you should too!"

Kozu chuckled and gave me a peck on the lips.

„You can be cute sometimes Shouyo."

I looked into his eyes and saw pure love and care. I loved his golden eyes. For every other person they looked so cold and distancing but I only saw love and care in them.

„Your eyes are so beautiful Kenma..." I whispered and cupped his cheek with one hand. He leaned into my touch and gently kissed my palm.

„thank you, yours are really pretty too Sho."

I pecked his lips and looked him in his eyes again. I could stare at them the whole day, they're so beautiful.

„we should go to sleep, tomorrow will be a long and exciting day for the both of us but especially for you my sunshine " I gave him one of my biggest smiles and he kissed my nose tip. It tickled so I scrunched my nose. He blushed and carried me bridal style to our bedroom and laid me gently on our bed.

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Kageyamas PoV.

*it's monday, the day Hinatas mum talked to the principal and Hinata talked to coach Ukai*

I'm not in that many classes with Hinata but I noticed that he went to speak with the teachers every lesson before it started. I asked Kei and Tadashi and they noticed too.

I'm a bit worried. What if he's sick? What if he'll die in a week or something?! What if he- wait why am I even worried? It's not like we're friends. Hell you couldn't even call us classmates. I just bully him. That's what we are. A bully and a victim. I'm still worried though. I'll see how practice goes, if he won't talk to coach Ukai, I won't stress around.

In the middle of practice Hinata wanted to speak with coach. I watched them closely and noticed how Ukais expression changed everytime Hinata answered or opened his mouth again.

What the hell is wrong? Will coach tell us?

I saw Hinata walk back to me to practice our quick. Or that's what I thought. He walked right past me and asked Suga to set for him.

I was shocked. He never asks Suga to set he always asks me. He can't even do a quick with Suga or spike the ball.

Am I jealous?! No way!! He's a guy!!

I watched how Sugawara setted to Hinata and Hinata spiked perfectly. The whole gym was in shock even Suga himself.

Since when could he spike so perfectly when others set to him?

„BOKE HINATA BOKE! DID YOU FUCKING BETRAY US AND PRACTICED WITH SOMEONE ELSE?!"

He ignored me and told Suga to set for him again.

„So you're playing that game, huh shrimp?"

Hinata glanced at Kei but pretended he didn't hear.

„We could beat you up any second Shouyo~"

The tangerine shivered but ignored us again. Instead Daichi and Asahi gave us a glare and mouthed ‚stop being so rude to our sunshine' .
I couldn't take them serious and just chuckled.

Hinata and sunshine? Hell nah!

The five of us just laughed our asses off, while Hinata and the rest just practiced whatever they needed to practice.

The next day I didn't even saw Hinata once. The teachers didn't ask for him and coach didn't either.

Maybe he is sick after all.

I shrugged it off and continued my day as if nothing was wrong. Well I tried- the whole day I was thinking about Hinata and the possibilities what he could have. I was really worried about him and I think I wasn't the only one. Tadashi and Kei looked really worried and distracted too. But Nishinoya and Tanaka..they were like always. Looking at girls, being dumb, goofing around and so on.

I tried to talk to Kei and Tadashi but they just ignored me, in fact they ignored even each other. They were there but they weren't.

Tsukishimas PoV.

*monday*

Tobio asked me if I noticed that Hinata talked to the teachers before the lesson started and as he mentioned it, yes I did. We decided to ask Tadashi and he noticed it too.

To be honest, I'm kinda worried. After the event that happened in the bathroom I couldn't think of something other than Hinata. I feel kinda bad now for beating him, I honestly don't even know why I did it or still am doing it.

First Tobio now Hinata. What the hell?!

I am aware of the fact that I have a crush on Tobio. And I am also aware of the fact that I want to apologize to the little sunshine. But I just can't. I would look like an idiot trying to apologize for something, I have no reason of doing it.

What if he asks me something like „okay but why did you do it in the first place?" I couldn't answer it. I would be speechless. I bully someone for no reason. How the fuck did I end up that low.

The next few days me, Tadashi and Tobio were depressed and lonely boys. We were at school, yes but we didn't listen to a single thing.

I just wanted to cry, I couldn't apologize to Hinata and now he's probably in the hospital or even dead.

*the next monday, while Hinata has his first day at Nekoma*

(Still Tsukis PoV.)

Coach Ukai told us that he had to announce something. Probably a practice match or training camp.

„Okay, I know we lost our quick attack but I want to see how weak we are now without Hinata. We have a practice match with Nekoma in a week. Please practice a bit more and fix yourself. The 1st years look as if they were dead. That's all I had to say, go back to practice!"

Cool a practice match...about now I would be grinning because I would know that we wouldn't tell the shri- I mean Hinata about the game but now he isn't there anymore. I personally think we're rather weak without him. He was a good middleblocker and the quick was really powerful.

Let's see what the match will bring.

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Hinatas PoV.

It's the morning of the training match. Karasuno will arrive in about four hours and I can't stop worrying.

Me and Kenma practiced our quick as if we would die if we lose the game. Well maybe I would- that's not the point. Everyone keeps telling me that Karasuno can't even speak to me or else they'll be beaten up by Nekoma.

Nekoma is like a second family for me, they're not like Karasuno and just ignore my presence. They actually care and help me to improve myself. They tell when practice's canceled and Kuroo, Kozu, Lev and I even stay after practice to play a bit more. The school is pretty nice too. Everyone tells me I'm their sunshine. And to be honest I really am their little sunshine. I myself noticed that when I walk in, everyone smiles at me and greet me nicely. Since I transferred no one has slapped me or called me any names. I'm so happy. I finally have people that actually care. Of course I miss Karasuno sometimes and I always think of what they're doing now but if I had the choice of going back, I wouldn't do it. They made my life horrible, they called me names and beated me up. They made sure that I would feel useless and hate myself.

I deleted everything that had the slightest bit of a connection to Karasuno. Every picture, contact, video and I also blocked everyones Instafram accounts and numbers. That means no one of my old teammates, classmates or even teachers could contact me.

Kuroo really did calm down after a few days of ignoring me and Kenma. He said that he just thought that he loved Kozu but in reality he loves him in a friendly way. Like friends do y'know? I was kinda scared of the day after me and Kozu got together but we made sure to just walk past him or avoid him as best as we could.

I miss my family too but that's covered. My mum and Natsu promised me to at least visit once a month. And with Kozu, it couldn't be better. I can always talk to him and tell him how my day was. He doesn't really care that I'm really energetic, I think he likes it. He gives me attention when I need it and always puts his game away almost immediately when I enter the room he's in. I love him so much..but I'm not really sure if he knows.

Let's get back to the meantime.

I was bustled through our bedroom and couldn't calm myself. Usually Kozume calms me but he isn't here. He's at Kuroos to practice a bit more. (I know he wouldn't do that but I have no idea where Kenma should be instead)

I jumped when I heard my phone buzzing in my pocket. It scared the hell out of me.

It was Kozu. He texted me, he would be back in half an hour. I texted him back and asked if he could come back a bit earlier. He asked why and I told him that I couldn't calm down and needed his help. He told me that he would be there in 20 minutes and then got off the phone I think.

After 20 minutes I heard the front door open, signalling Kozu's back. I quickly ran to him and tackled him to the floor.

„Ouch, Shouyo! You're excited for the game?"

„Yes I think, but I'm more scared than excited."

He looks at me questioning but then it hit him. „Oh but love, we'll win I guarantee you!" he hugs me even tighter and kissed me all over my face. I giggled and Kozu finally kissed me on my lips.

„Now let's watch a movie and then we'll make our way to school, for the match, okay?" he had his arms still around my waist and looked me into my eyes.

I nodded and tried to stand up only to fail miserably. I forgot the fact that he still had his arms around me and collapsed right back on his chest. He chuckled and stood up with me. I started walking but was lifted after a few steps.

„K-kozu?!"

„Yea babe?" he asked grinning.

„I-I can walk y-y'know?"

„Oh but we don't want to exhaust our little sunshine before the match starts, now do we?"

I giggled and wrapped my arms around his neck.

He always does those little things to me. Giving me random kisses, carrying me somewhere, hugging me out of nowhere, etc. I'm not complaining, he just startles me sometimes with his actions.

He places me on the couch in the living room and then turns on a random movie. When he's sitting next to me, I lay my head on his shoulder and wrap my arms around his waist.

---

It was now only 1 hour till the game. Me and Kozu are already packing our volleyball bags and then we'll be on our way to school.

I'm excited for the game and not really afraid anymore thanks to Kozu.

„You ready love?"

„Yes I'll be there in a sec!"

I sprint down the stairs and out of the door. Kozu already got used to my sprinting and opens the door before he leaves, just for me to run trough.

I waited patiently for Kenma outside of our apartment. And started to walk as soon as I felt a hand slip into mine, intertwining our fingers.

„You don't look as scared as you did a few hours ago. What helped you calm down so fast?" Kozu asked while he squeezed my hand in a comforting way.

„It was you babe. You always help me calm down and you know that. You're always asking what caused me to calm myself down and my answer ist always you. Why bother and ask everytime?" I was truly confused. He knows that he's the only reason I can calm down.

„I just want to make sure I'm helpful. You do so much for me, you brighten up my day every time I see you and I see you every day. I have much more motivation to actually do something with you by my side. I..I l-love you S-sho.." He stopped walking and pulled me into a kiss. I didn't kiss back until I felt something bite my lip. I was still shocked that he said he loves me tho.

„K-kozu did you just.." I was cut off by him.

„Yes Shouyo..I said that I love you and I truly do." he looked away but I still saw his red tainted cheeks.

I gently laid my hand on his cheek and turned his head enough to look him in his golden orbs.
„I love you too Kozume Kenma." he blushed even more and gave me a small smile. I leaned in and pecked his lips softly.

Our moment of affection was interrupted by Kozus phone buzzing.

„Oh- Uhm- sorry it's Kuro-"

„Go ahead and answer it could be because of the match."

He nodded and answered. „Hey...yea...Few minutes..oh...mhm.." then he hung up.

„He said that Karasuno has already arrived and asked when we will be there." I nodded and took his hand again making our way to the Nekoma gym.

*Time skip*

We arrive at the school and are now walking to the gym. I already see the bus of Karasuno and feel myself shiver. Kenma looked at me with worry in his eyes. I just smiled at him and continued to walk.

We opened the gym door and saw both teams already doing warm-ups. We quickly ran to Kuroo and the rest before any of the Karasuno team could spot us. But apparently failed.

Yamaguchis PoV.

Me, Tsuki, Tobio, Noya and Tanaka were doing some warm-ups together. We talked about the new spiker on Nekoma and how bad he probably is.

„I think he's just as bad as Lev" Tsuki says loud enough for Nekoma to hear.

„Maybe even worse" Tobio states giving Tsuki a high five.

„Yea I'll receive all of hi-" Noya was interrupted by the gym doors opening. And when I tell you we weren't shocked and surprised, I would lie. There we saw our little victim aka the broken sunshine that once went to Karasuno but what is he doing in Tokyo and especially in Nekoma? Don't tell me...

„Is that Tangerine..?" Tanaka asked in shock.

I just nodded in shock.

„What is boke doing there?! And why isn't he on our school anymore!" Tobio asked.

„Isn't it obvious? It's because you guys kinda threw him out." Suga said as he walked by us and towards Nekoma.

„W-we what...?" Noya asked

„That explains the bathroom.." Tsuki mumbles.

Kenmas PoV.

We walked to the locker room and changed quickly before going out and doing warm-ups together. After a few minutes we were interrupted by #2 of Karasuno (Sorry if I'm wrong I'm kinda confused right now..)

I immediately stepped in front of Shouyo in case #2 decided to slap him or something.

„H-hey I'm Sugawara Koshi..and I wanted to talk to Hinata for a bit.." he said kinda shy.

Sho moved infront of me and hugged Sugawara-kun. I was shocked and I think I wasn't the only one.

„I missed you so much Suga but I just couldn't come back to y'all. I was too scared of them." I could see the tears in his eyes and asked curiously why he wasn't afraid of Sugawara-kun.

„Oh uhm..you see Suga, Asahi, Daichi, Kiyoko, Yachi and the 3 other 2nd years weren't mean to me..they just kinda ignored everything..." He said as he moved away from Sugawara-kun again. Sugawara-kun looked hurt by the fact that Shouyo realized that he did nothing to stop all the beating but still smiled.

Shouyo now stood beside me and took my hand. He felt safe with me and that made me smile.

„He was still my favorite teammate from the team tho. He kinda cared. He called Yaku when I had to come here by train and told Yaku about my situation at school. So I guess Yaku is cool with Suga!" Sho said lightning up again.

„I'm really sorry Hinata..I wanted to ask if we could talk after the match?"

Sho nodded and answered „but only if my boyfriend can come with me." he pointed at me with a thumb while he said that and Sugawara-kun blushed.

„Omg, I'm so happy for you two!" he said smiling and tried to pet Shos head but I swatted his hand away, not trusting him.

„I'm sorry Sugawara-kun but we have to continue doing warm-ups" I spat and walked with Shouyos hand still in mine to the net to do our quick at least once before the match starts.

---

Sugawaras PoV.

As I walked back to my team I saw all their shocked faces after some ball hit the gym floor. I turned around and saw Kozume-kun tossing the ball to Hinata and Hinata spiking the ball to the floor.

(A/N): It was like the one scene with Hinata and Kageyama from the anime I don't know what season but it's the one where no ones impressed of Karasuno and think they'll lose.

Was the ball even in the air?! It definitely looked like it was spiked as soon as the ball left Kozume-kuns hands.

The whispers from my team interrupt my train of thoughts.

„They're even better than Kageyama and Hinata were!"

„What do you mean ‚were' !? Hinatas still on our team!"

„No he's not. You guys indirectly kicked him out!"

„He didn't even know when we had a training camp until last second..."

„Why did I have to call him names..the shrimp- I mean Hinata definitely didn't deserve it.."

„He trusted me when we were on the train station..and I just slapped him.."

„Stop being so depressed! It's your guys fault!"
Daichi yelled at us.

„SORRY CAPTAIN!" everyone yelled.

Kageyamas PoV.

Nekomas #5 doesn't deserve Hinata! Hinata only spiked my tosses perfectly and no one elses! Shit...I really am jealous...

Daichis PoV.

Oh god..I wish we did something against the 1st and 2nd years before it was too late.. I guess we lost our little sunshine..

Hinatas PoV.

I'm smiling brightly at Kozu. Our quick was perfect! I'm so happy that I tackled him to the ground and kissed him. He didn't kiss back at first, I think it's because he didn't expect me to kiss him in front of my old team but honestly I don't care.

I pulled back as soon as I heard a whistle. It's time to start the game.

We won with a score of 25-13 and 25-7. I expected it to be more difficult but it was rather easy.

Asahi and Tanaka spiked most of the balls, Kageyama was the setter as always, Daichi and Nishinoya were receiving and Tsukishima blocked or better said tried to block our spikes.

Me and Kenma were on our way to the changing rooms but stoppen when we heard Suga call my name.

Oh I forgot...they wanted to speak to me..

I looked at Kozu and asked if he could come with me. He said it was okay and told Kuroo that we'll be back in about 10 minutes.

We jogged over to my old team and got some confused looks.

„Why is #5 also here? We wanted to speak to you alone." asked Kageyama in with anger in his voice.

„Well I'm really sorry to interrupt y'all but I don't trust you bullies to be alone with my boyfriend." Kenma said as he wrapped his arm around my waist. I giggled and gave him a little kiss on his cheek.

Kageyamas face was now red with anger. „Whatever!"

We all walked outside.

It were now Kenma, Suga, Daichi, Asahi, Kageyama, Tsukishima, Yamaguchi, Nishinoya and Tanaka with me.

„Okay what did you wanted to ta-" I was cut off by a hug from Suga and Asahi. They were crying.

„We're so sorry we didn't do anything against the mobbing!" they both yelled while they were sobbing.

„I tried to help as much as I could without them noticing! I thought they would start to blame me for helping you that's why I couldn't do anything too obvious!" Suga cried into my chest.

I looked over to the 5 who put me through hell and they looked shocked and guilty at the same time. Yamaguchi was tearing up as well as Nishinoya and Tanaka.

They were running towards me and I tried to shrink. Kenma, Suga and Asahi noticed and Kenma stepped infront of us 3 and Suga and Asahi tightened their grip on me.

„P-please let me go and speak to Shouy-"

„You don't get to call him by his first name!" Kenma practically yelled at Nishinoya.

„B-but I need to talk to him p-please let me see him and talk to him." he begged crying.

I was about to say something when Kuroo poked his head out of the gym.

„Ah there you are! My favorite couple!" He exclaimed and walked toward us. He stopped in his tracks when he saw my old team.

„What? Hinata! Why is your old team here and why are 2 of the 3rd years holding you!?" he ran to me, grabbed me and pulled me into his chest into a hug. I was now crying into his chest.

„H-help me..I-I'm s-s-scared.." I sobbed. I wasn't sure if he heard me but as he told Kenma that we're leaving I knew that he did.

„But before we go, you 3rd years." Kenma said and pointed to the 3rd years of Karasuno. „Sugawara-kun, Captain of Karasuno and #3, you're allowed to talk to him...while the rest.." he now scanned the rest of my old teammeates „If you speak to my sunshine, touch him or come even near to him..you're dead meat..understood?!"

Everyone looked terrified and just nodded.

---

Hinatas PoV.

Me and Kozu have to go into the gym once more to grab our things. We walked in, got our things and were about to leave the gym again but I stopped, remembering I have a new number and that the third years couldn't even contact me if they wanted to.

„Hey Kozu, I'll be right back okay? I want to give Suga my new number and tell him he should text or call me."

„I'll wait outside for you sho." he said starting to walk again.

I turned around and saw them still packing their things.

„Suga!! Daichi!! Asahi!!"

The whole team turned to look where the voice was coming from and looked shocked.

„Yes Hinata?" Suga asked sweetly when I was in reach to hear it.

„Kozu just told you that you're the only people from my old team that are allowed to contact and talk to me but then I remembered that I changed my number and even if you tried you couldn't contact me. And now I'm standing here to give you my number and maybe talk a bit, if the 1st and 2nd years won't try to get my attention."

„Oh yea, it's a good thing you remembered before you left." Daichi said patting me on the shoulder.

I flinched and took a step back. Daichi gave me a concerned look but I just ignored it and asked for someones phone. Asahi gave me his and I typed in my number.

„Hinata what do you think of us four meeting up together in maybe 2 weeks or we could wait till school break?" Suga asked while I checked my phone to see if the number I typed in was to 100% correct.

I nodded to myself and gave the phone back. „I don't think thats a good idea. Sure you guys didn't really harm me but I'm still a little scared of you. I would be okay with meeting one of you at a time tho."

„That's okay we understand. And we're really happy you're giving us your number right now. We missed you." Asahi then pulled me into a hug. At first I was tense but then I relaxed into his touch and hugged back.

After a while I let go and just smiled. The smile soon turned into a frown when I heard the first years call out to me. I looked at the 3rd years and they had an apoplectic smile. I looked at the first years but my body and face were still facing the 3rd years.

„Hey Hinata! Can we talk?" Tsukishima-san asked.

„Oh I don't know let's ask my Boyfriend!" I was about to call for my overprotective baby but Yamaguchi put a hand over my mouth before I could.

„GET OFF OF ME!!!" I screamed as soon as I got his hand off my mouth.

The 1st and 2nd years looked scared and shocked. Maybe they didn't know I could scream at them after all the things they did to me.

„B-boke who do you think y-you're talking t-to?!" Kageyama screamed at me.

„Oh I don't know I think I'm speaking to the reasons I transferred schools!"

Then I felt hands wrap around my waist. My first instinct was to hit the person behind me but then I realized that the touch felt oh so familiar. I looked behind me and smiled as soon as I saw who it was.

It was Kozu and the 3rd years stood behind him looking angry.

„Didn't I tell you that you're dead if you talk to my precious sunshine?" Kozu asked. I knew he was extremely pissed and angry. He always has his hair in a ponytail whenever he's mad and ready to smack a bitch.

„Uhm yes you did but we all know that someone like you couldn't hurt us 5, I mean do you even know how short you are? Noya may be short but he's aggressive and if he wants to fight a bitch, he can. Like. He. Did. With. Hi. Na. Ta." Tanaka said in a mocking voice.

Ohhhh he fucked up....

„Heh...well if you really think that highly of y'all..let me prove you wrong.." Kenma said with a smirk.

He tried to run toward them but I grabbed his arm and pulled him back. I really don't want to see my boyfriend fight with my bullies just to prove that he's stronger or something like that.

He looked back at me and his eyes softened.

„Sorry baby..I got out of control, thanks for stopping me before I did something I would regret." he kissed my forehand and pulled me into a hug.

„Okay lovebirds it's time to go. We will definitely text you Hinata." Suga said smiling at the couple.

Me and Kozu chuckled and waved goodbye to the 3rd years before we got out of the gym.

---

Me and Kozu were currently cuddling on the couch, he was playing Among us and I was just cuddled up to him. I was starting to get bored and needed attention from my precious boyfriend. So I decided to try and get what I needed.

I drew shapes on his chest, arms, hands and stomach but he just told me to stop because it tickles. I tried to get his attention by playing with his hair but again it failed. Then I just watched him play, I got annoyed real quick because he gave his phone more attention than me, his boyfriend.

„Babe, I'm bored. Can we watch a movie or just talk?" I asked as sweetly as possible.

He didn't even dare to look away from his phone and said „Sry Sho, I'm playing right now. Maybe later."

I pouted and started to poke his cheeks and waist. He gave me a quick glare anf told me to let him be. I was kinda offended by that and stood up.

„Where are you going baby?" he asked still not looking up.

Wow he noticed I stood up I thought and rolled my eyes.

„I'm going out for a bit, will be back by dinner. Bye" I said and didn't wait for an answer. I just slammed the door and made my way to a park.

After 10 minutes of walking around the park, I got bored again and thought of going back home but then Kozu would ignore me again. I decided to call someone.

As I scrolled trough my contacts I stopped on Suga-san. He texted me a few hours ago to make sure I gave him my real number. I had no one else to call and decided to call him and ask if we could hang out and talk.

After 3 rings he picked up.

S= Suga, H= Hinata

S: Hello, Sugawara Koushi here! Who's calling?

He asked with a very sweet and welcoming tone.

H: Hey Suga, it's Hinata.

S: Oh, hey Hinata. What's up? Did Kenma do something? You can tell me everything you kno-

Before he could panick any more I cut him off.

H: He didn't do anything, well nothing too bad at least. I just wanted to ask if you want to hang out at the park? We could talk everything out if you want to.

S: Oh yes of course! Where do you want to meet?

H: Oh uhm, do you know the park with the big beautiful field?

S: You mean the one near the two playgrounds?

H: Yea

S: Sure, I'll be there in 10. Should I bring any snacks, drinks?

H: Uhh if you can, could you bring some chips and a coke?

S: Of course. I'll see you then.

H: See ya soon Momma.

S: M-momma?! What do you mea-

I then just hung up and walked over to the field. I sat down in the middle of the field and took my phone out again. I scrolled through the new feeds of my friends and family and liked and commented on a few posts.

After what felt like hours I hear Sugas voice from the distance, calling my name.

I turned around and waved him over. He noticed me and walked over. He handed me a coke and the chips and sat down next to me.

„So what did Kenma do, for you to kinda run away?" Suga asked curiously

„I just wanted attention and he didn't give me any, he rather wanted to play. I did try to get his attention but it just resulted him to tell me to let him be. After he said that, I got up and went out. Of course I told him I was going to be back by dinner so he wouldn't worry."

I trust Suga, I can talk to him about anything and everything and he wouldn't judge me. He's like a mother but in a boys body.

„Oh, I guess I can keep you company but are you sure he won't be worried? I mean you're still his precious little sunshine."

I blushed at that comment.

„Well yeah but we needed to talk anyway so why don't do it now. I'll go back to be with Kozu again by dinner." Suga nodded and started asking some questions.

„How do you feel about the 1st and 2nd years?"

„Uhm I'm kinda scared of them but I'm not. I don't know if it makes any sense but I'm not afraid anymore because I'm with Kozu and the 3rd years at Nekoma are pretty overprotective of me. But I'm scared that if I'll ever be alone with one of them they'll beat me up again."

„Makes sense..hey what about that idea. You, Kenma, Kuroo, the 3rd years of Karasuno and the 1st and 2nd years of Karasuno meet up and you can talk things out with them?"

„I-I don't know...could we not..?"

„Okay, I see it's too early for that many people..how about you, Kenma and Yamaguchi? He's not that harsh towards you right?"

I didn't really like the idea of talking to him but I guess it's the best for now.

„Okay..that would be okay I think.. I'll have to talk to Kozu about it but he'll be okay with it when he knows that I'm okay with it."

„Okay, great!"

Suga and me talked a little more and as I promised I got home by dinner.

---

Kenmas PoV.

As soon as I heard the door slam I put my game down. I'm such an idiot...he only wanted some attention from his boyfriend because he was bored and of course I told him to fuck off... wait what time did he say he'll be back? He said dinner didn't he..?

„Ughh...why can't I be a good boyfriend once."

I thought of calling him but decided against it and went out to look for him.

After 30 minutes I finally found a redhead in a big field near the park. But he wasn't alone..he was with a certain 3rd year from his old team that I still can't fully trust but is the most trusted Karasuno player by me.

„Oh well..I guess that's okay..as long as he isn't alone and Sugawara-kun won't hurt my baby everything is okay.."

I made my way back home after watching them a bit longer to make sure Shouyo is okay with Sugawara-kun.

How about I buy some meat buns as an apology..

I walked home, grabbed my wallet and walked out of the house again. I started walking towards a store which sells fresh and good meat buns and bought 15. (Cause Hinata's a monster when he eats them and could swallow 5 at once...)

I decided to cook as an extra,I also bought chocolate and boba. (We all know Hinata would love boba cause of the bubbles.)

30 minutes later and the food was set on the table. I tried to make it look cute/beautiful but it didn't turn out as I wanted it to.

I heard the door open and a voice call out. „I'm home!"

I ran to the door and kissed Sho quickly. Then I burried my face in his neck.

„I'm so sorry I ignored you, I should've put my game away and watch a movie with you instead or something. I'm so sorry baby...I love you so much but I just never had a person that was as important to me as you. I made food, bought boba and meat buns..take it as an apology. We can also watch a movie and just cuddle after we ate if you want to." I said loud enough for him to hear.

„Kozu...I wasn't mad at you I just needed a bit attention. I can't even forgive you, you did nothing wrong I was just needy." He cupped my face and looked me in the eyes. „I understand that you need a bit space okay? I love you so much babe." we both leaned in and met halfway. We broke away, looked us in the eyes and bursted out laughing. Why did I even stress about it so much..it was nothing but we talked so serious just now.

„Okayyyyy! I want food! I'm hungry!!!" Shouyo yelled while he skipped to the living room.

I chuckled and followed. I found a very happy Hinata in out living room. (He was jumping in the air like he does when he's happy. I hope y'all know what I mean)

Time skip brought to you by the hyena

Hinatas PoV.

A week after the talk with Suga me and the 3rd years of Karasuno were on good terms again. We hung out often and it was just like old times but without the bullying and we were on different schools. The 1st and 2nd years still tried talking to me but either the 3rd years of Karasuno, the 3rd years of Nekoma or Kenma scared them away.

„Hey Tangerine!!"

The voice sounded terrifying..it remind me of...

„T-tsukishima-kun..."

„Hey uhm...I know you're probably still scared but can we talk? I want to explain myself.."

I hesitated and observed my situation.

I'm alone with Tsukishima-kum at the park near his school. Asahi and Suga should be here in 40 minutes when I last checked, now maybe in 36 minutes.

I sigh „okay I guess, but there are two conditions."

He smiled „anything"

„Don't come too close to me and don't call me any names like tangerine."

He nodded and I signaled him to follow me.

I lead him to a bench and sat down, he sat down on the other end of the bench.

„Okay...start talking.."

„Okay first of all, I'm really sorry for what I did. Honestly I don't even know why I bullied you, I regret it. You were the sunshine of our team but then when we started calling you names...Tobio and Ryu said it was fun seeing your reactions, Yū agreed because of Ryu of course..and I agreed because Tadashi did. I- I don't know if it even makes sense to you right now. Probably not, seeing as you were our victim. I still wanted to try and apologize. What I did was wrong, you never did anything wrong and we still bullied you for practically nothing. I miss you, it's just so dark without you at our team..maybe you want to transfer back? I guess you don't want to..well at least I tried didn't I?... I don't expect you to accept my apology but maybe, just maybe, you could give me a second chance...?" Tsukishima-kun questioned.

I was shocked, first of all he asked me to transfer back to hell and then he apologized?! I didn't expect him to actually apologize. I thought he would just tell me to give them all a second chance and to transfer back so they could have a better chance at winning but he only asked for himself, not the others. He even said himself that I probably don't want to transfer. I know they did bully me out of Karasuno but I guess I could at least accept his apology.

„Okay." I whispered

He turned his head to look at me „what do you mean?" he asked softly

„I mean okay, I'll accept your apology.."

He smiled brightly at me and went in for a hug. I quickly stood up and spoke up again.

„But I'm still a bit scared of you. Maybe you just apologize to get near me to hurt me again. Maybe you'll realize that you actually hate me. So here's a deal." he nodded to signal me he's listening. „We start over!" I practically yelled happily.

He looked confused and asked what I mean with ‚start over'. I decided to just begin.

„Hello! My name is Hinata Shouyo! I'm a first year at Nekoma High and I'm a middle blocker in the volleyball club! I also have a very overprotective boyfriend but you don't have to be afraid! My friends are his friends!" I smiled my usual bright smile.

He smirked when he realized what I was doing. „Name's Tsukishima Kei. First year on Karasuno High, also middle blocker. It's nice meeting you Hinata-kun" he extended his hand for me to shake.

At first I was skeptical but oh well why not try. I shook his hand and told him it's nice meeting him too. I told him I have about 30 minutes and then 2 friends of mine would show up. We talked about random things and Tsukishima-kun avoided the topic about the other four. Tsukishima can be really nice when you're on good terms with him.

After about 20 minutes we were in a café cause Tsuki wanted some strawberry-shortcake. I got myself an iced caramel cloud macchiato..well Tsuki payed but I still chose what I wanted!

I looked at my phone and saw that Suga and Asahi should already be at the park.

„It was fun to hang out with you Tsuki, we should hang out again some time!"

„Of course shrimpy-chan" after a few seconds he looked terrified and looked at me. I just smiled at him because I knew he didn't mean it in a bad way this time. It's a different shrimpy-chan than the one he used when I was bullied.

„Well I have to go Tsuki! Suga and Asahi are waiting for me!"

„Wait Hinata! Let me go with you, I have to go that way anyway."

I nodded and we walked to the park. When we saw them I ran ahead of Tsuki and tackled Suga to the ground.

„Whoa, Hinata we saw each other 2 days ago it's not that long" Suga said patting my hair.

I just gave him a smile but it turned into a frown when I saw Suga glaring at something or better said, someone. I looked behind me to see a scared little Tsukishima. (Yea he's tall but he's little cause he's scared y'know?)

I quickly jumped up and walked to Tsuki. He looked at me and took a step back. I took one forward and he took one back. It was useless, he would always take a step back when I walked one towards to him. So I just decided to jump on him. I heard a gasp and turned my head. I saw Suga and Asahi with their mouth wide open.

„Close it or a fly will fly in" Tsuki said. I chuckled and stood up. I helped Tsuki up too and turned around.

„Hinata...why are you with your bully?" Asahi asked concerned.

„Bully?" I turned to Tsuki and he looked down at me „I don't know what you mean, I only met him today!" I said with a smile.

Suga and Asahi were dumbfounded.

„We started over..I apologized and explained everything to him. He said he's still a bit scared of me but accepted my apology. Also it was his idea to start over. I mean- I'm not complaining, I regret everything I did but I don't think I owe you an apology. I never did anything to either of you." Tsuki said

Suga and Asahi looked at me and I smiled brightly while nodding my head yes.

„I guess he can hang with us, that way we can see if he's really nice to you." Suga submites.

„Ohh Kozume-kun won't be happy about the news..." Asahi mumbled.

I looked at him and nodded my head „he will accept it someday. He wants me to be happy and Tsuki's my friend. He makes me happy so yea, I think Kozu will event be okay with it."

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After about 2 hours we decided to hang out at mine and Kozus place to let Kozu know that Tsuki and me are on...well...good terms I guess.

We walked in and didn't see or hear anyone.

I guess he's playing again..

„baby!! We're home! We decided to hang here a bit please come and join us!" I yelled

After I announced our presence I lead them into the living room and told them to sit down on our couch. I also told Tsuki, I'll go and look for Kozu. Tsuki looked kinda scared but just nodded his head.

I walked out of our living room and made my way to our bedroom instead. I walked and saw Kozu all cuddled up in blankets, playing on his switch.

„Awww baby~ why all these blankets?" I whispered while I walked up to him, put my arms around his waist and layed my head on his shoulder to watch him play.

Instead of continuing his game, he shuts his game off, turns around and kisses me passionately. I immediately kissed back but pulled back after a few seconds because we still have guests over.

He pouted and asks „why did you pull back?"

I chuckle and patted his head a bit „didn't you hear me just now? We have guests over and I want you to hang with us a bit."

His fell into my chest and I wrap my arms around him. „Well I guess I can join you" he mumbled into my chest „but I want to cuddle later..and you have to play multiplayer with me."

„Sure, I don't mind but there might be someone with us that you won't be too happy to see...you have to promise you'll stay your ground."

„I'm too tired to yell at someone, this person can't be too bad. I mean the worst case scenario would be one of your bullies, but you would never do that...everyone else is welcome as long as you're okay with them." he lifted his head and looked me in the eyes.

„Well...." I looked away

„Babe..? No, don't tell me.."

„Let's go, they're waiting!" I tried to stand up but Kozu grabbed my arm.

„Who is it? Libero, baldy, milkmen, bean pole or the halfway nice one?" he asked staring straight into my soul.

„Uhm...the b-bean p-pole..." after I said that he let go and stood up, he looked me straight in the face without any emotion showing.

„Okay...I trust you but I have to see for myself" he said and kissed me on the forehead.

He walked out of the room and after my brain processed what just happened I followed him.

*time skip brought you by Tanakas fantasic kill-skills*

We were currently laying on our couch. Kenma in my arms with him facing me. Everyone had gone home a few hours ago.

„Soo, what do you think of Tsuki?" I asked

„He was surprisingly nice...but I have to say your suggestion was pretty bad, sunny.." he said and closed his eyes.

„Whaaaaaaat? It was so good! It was the best I could come up with at the moment! You're a meanie!" I said, puffed my cheeks up and let him go.

He immediately opened his eyes „sorry baby but you needed to know the truth" he strokes my cheek with his hand. „But I guess bean pole liked the idea of a new start because that was the ‚only way' to get on your good side again." he chuckled and kissed my forehead.

„Well I guess...but I'm still kinda scared of him..I mean, yes I did play like all that never happened but deep inside me, my heart tells me ‚stay away! He's bad news!'...I still want to give him a chance..he didn't say or did anything to offend me in any way today, he even apologized when he called me shrimpy-chan when he didn't even mean it in a bad way..I think it'll be okay if the other four don't get involved. Even if they do you'll still protect me, won't you love?"

(Please help me out! I need a nickname Shouyo can give Kenma aside from babe, baby and those basic names. Kenma calls Shouyo sunny, sunshine, baby and so on..but I don't know what Shouyo should call Kenma)

He wrapped his arms around me „of course I will, no one will ever hurt my sunshine as long as I'm with him." he pulled me closer to his body, if that's even possible, and kisses me passionately.

Kozu bites my bottom lip softly for entrance and I comply. I open my mouth slightly and he slides his tounge in right away. I don't even try to fight for dominance cause we all know he's the dominant one in the relationship. We both sit up without breaking the kiss and I climb onto his lap, straddling him. His hand move from my face to my chest and then under my shirt. He touches my slightly toned stomach while I have my hands in his hair. He slightly tugs on the hem of my shirt and we break the kiss. I quickly pull my shirt over my head and go back to kissing him. He holds my waist to hold me in place and pushes me down on the couch again.

He looks me in the eyes, his are full with lust and I think mine are too. Before he could come near my face with his face again my phone rings. I look at him and smile apologetic. I sit up again and peck his lips.

As I was about to stand up he holds my shoulders and whispers in my ear. „Let's finish this sometime hmm baby~" I blush hardcore, nod and quickly stand up.

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I looked at my phone to check who it is and it was tsuki. I looked back at Kenma „its Tsuki, I'll answer. Maybe it's important" he nodded and turned on the tv.

I walked out of the room and answered the phone.
H: Hinata here, what's up you salty bean pole?
T: Hey shrimp, just wanted to say I'll be over in a sec, I forgot my jacket at yours.
H: okay, just text me when you're here and I'll open the door for you.
T: will do, see you
H: see ya salty

„What did he want?" Kenna asked from the living room. „He forgot his jacket he'll be here soon." I yelled back.

I heard a thud and saw Kenna enter the bedroom where I was. „But it's already late, how bout he stays the night?"

„You're the least person I expected to say this...but yea I wanted to ask you two anyway cause he lives a bit far from here." I said, seeing his point.

After a few more minutes a text popped on my phone. „Baby, salty is here, I'll open the door." I kissed his forehead and walked to the door.

I swung it open and was met with a horrified looking bean pole.

„Damn shrimp, that was close...anyway just give me my jacket and I'll go." he said putting his hand out, waiting for his jacket to be handed by me.

„Yeaaaah bout that, I ask Kozu and we agreed that you'll stay the night. It's really dark outside and you don't really live close by."
I took his hand and pulled him into our apartment.

„Uhhhm, are you sure Kozume-san is okay with that? I don't want to disturb you two or something.." he asked hesitantly.

„You already did tho..." I said under my breath. „You won't disturb anything. You're welcome here y'know!" I gave him my brightest smile for convincing and his hesitant look changed back to his emotionless one.

„Fine but I'll go back to Miyagi at 10 am."

I nodded and mentioned him to come in.

„KenKen! He's here! I'll lead him to the guest room!" I yelled

„Okay Sho, make sure to give him blankets and stuff." he yelled back

„Will do!"

I looked up at Tsuki and he looked down at me.

„We also need to talk about the other four. But we can talk tomorrow." I told him with a straight face.

He nodded his head and followed me to the guest room.

„Okay, make yourself feel comfortable, we'll be in our bedroom. If you need something, text me or knock on our door." I threw two blankets and five pillows at him.

„Why the fuck do I need that many pillows?" he asks confused.

„Ahh I don't know, I always sleep with six pillows. If you don't need them then just place them on the floor or something. Good night saltshaker!" I said and walked out of the room, closing the door.

„Night Shrimp.." I hear him say before I went to bed myself.

I layed down next to Kenna and he almost immediately pulled me to him to cuddle me.

„I hope he won't come in at night, I need my sleep or I'll be pissed.." he whispered into my ear.

„Don't worry, I told him to either text or knock on the door. He won't wake you up. You know I'm a light sleeper I'll wake up and get him what he needs and get right back here." I whispered back and kissed his cheek after.

„Good night, love." he barely whispered and kissed my head.

I smiled and listened to his heartbeat, while I slowly fell asleep.