[ Teammates. Rivals. Partners. Roommates. And now... Best friends. It certainly feels like a decidedly good step forward in their relationship, one with no faults to be given. In the end, all he can manage around the fluttering feelings Kageyama's agreement gives him is a sound ] Good.
[ He isn't allowed to go back on that now. Not after all they've been through and all they're sure to go through together in the future.
He'd never would have expected Kageyama to say something like that, not to him, not when he's still an amateur when it comes to most skills needed in their beloved sport and the other is a genius prodigy and has been since he was so young. It feels like something warm wraps itself around his heart and squeezes, but it's pleasurably painful. It makes him feel alive, like adrenaline is speeding through his veins, like he's lifting off into the air to spike a toss made just for him.
Hinata can't help the blindingly wide smile that stretches across his face, and his eyes nearly close as his cheeks ache. There's utter happiness and a sense of gratitude in his everything as he agrees. ] Me too. I want to be forever.
[He feels warm. Which seems strange considering half the blankets aren't on him and the nights are starting to grow chilly. But here he is, feeling warm because Hinata's agreeing with him, they're best friends and somehow that feels right, like something finally slotting into place after being askew for far too long.
And it's true, Hinata's an amateur. There are so many skills he doesn't have yet and needs work on, he needs guidance and Kageyama's not the best teacher. But he'll always push Hinata to do better and become better, because that's what Hinata does for him. Maybe he doesn't realize it, but what they've got is beneficial for them both. Hinata learns so quickly when he cares about something and Kageyama's adjusted his play style for a team instead of trying to win alone. The person he can attribute that to is right in front of him, wearing a smile as bright as sunshine. He doesn't even try to resist smiling back this time.
A part of him knows that they probably won't be together forever. That colleges are in their future and they're not guaranteed to be on the same team. But that's far in the future and Kageyama stomps on the thought as quickly as it pops up.] I'll make you invincible. That's my promise.
[ As long as they are together, they'll continue to grow and set down a good path for themselves. They keep each other from going astray, take care of each other, and it has already made them better in many ways.
The same thoughts would be more to the forefront of his mind as well if he hadn't been so struck by the smile he's being given. And in return, Hinata speaks a promise that he's already held in his heart for months now. ] I'll always spike your tosses. I'll be there with you.
[ He shuffles closer to Kageyama, sharing the same pillow now and leaving negligible space between them as he drags the blanket with him. He reaches for one of his hands and holds it in both of his own, close to his face. Hinata doesn't think too much of his own action, simply wanting a physical connection before they'd try to sleep again. ]
[Always. That's a word that had a lot of weight to it. Always means forever, for as long as Kageyama's tossing, Hinata's promised to be there to use them. There's not a doubt in his mind that Hinata means every word he says. The feeling of warmth intensifies with the added promise.
Hinata's hand on his own serve to do the same, and Kageyama's left staring at the connection for a moment. He could get used to this, no, somehow he's already gotten used to this. Their closeness, their friendship, and their promises.
He can't imagine a world where he didn't become friends with Hinata. Can't imagine a version of himself that didn't hold some fondness for the other. He's so glad that things turned out this way- both of them going to Karasuno and forming an unshakable partnership.]
Thank you.
[It's not everything he wants to say, not close. But somehow, those are the only words the felt right. He doesn't need to question, their promises are unbreakable.
He tugs Hinata's hands closer to his face, and places a kiss against the back of one.]
Stupid. [ He mumbles in return, but it's said affectionately, and there's a grin still on his lips that serves to dampen the insult even more when he squeezes Kageyama's hand. ] You don't have to thank me for something like that.
[ Something so obvious, something he'd never go back on in a million years if he has it his way. Hinata is entirely stubborn and hard-headed. They're both redeeming qualities and minor problems of his.
The kiss has his expression softening, and he can't help but let his eyes close as he savours the warmth they're sharing, the atmosphere surrounding them and pervading all of his senses.
And he's struck with the thought that speaking of 'always' and 'forever's, resting like this with Kageyama at his side, feels... right. ]
Dumbass. [There's only affection in the word, it might be an insult but it sounds far too fond to bite the way it should.] I'll always be there to toss to you.
[And it's so obvious that it almost feels like it doesn't have to be said. But then, everything Hinata's said was just as obvious. So why not? Why not promise Hinata the same thing in return, that he'd always be by the other's side, and always allow him to see the view from the summit? It's one thing to know it, but another thing to speak it out loud.
He closes his eyes, drinks in the feeling of Hinata's hands in his, the warmth of his body barely inches away from his own. Something about this is just... perfect.
'Always' and 'forever' he hopes they stay this close for just as long.]
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[ He isn't allowed to go back on that now. Not after all they've been through and all they're sure to go through together in the future.
He'd never would have expected Kageyama to say something like that, not to him, not when he's still an amateur when it comes to most skills needed in their beloved sport and the other is a genius prodigy and has been since he was so young. It feels like something warm wraps itself around his heart and squeezes, but it's pleasurably painful. It makes him feel alive, like adrenaline is speeding through his veins, like he's lifting off into the air to spike a toss made just for him.
Hinata can't help the blindingly wide smile that stretches across his face, and his eyes nearly close as his cheeks ache. There's utter happiness and a sense of gratitude in his everything as he agrees. ] Me too. I want to be forever.
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And it's true, Hinata's an amateur. There are so many skills he doesn't have yet and needs work on, he needs guidance and Kageyama's not the best teacher. But he'll always push Hinata to do better and become better, because that's what Hinata does for him. Maybe he doesn't realize it, but what they've got is beneficial for them both. Hinata learns so quickly when he cares about something and Kageyama's adjusted his play style for a team instead of trying to win alone. The person he can attribute that to is right in front of him, wearing a smile as bright as sunshine. He doesn't even try to resist smiling back this time.
A part of him knows that they probably won't be together forever. That colleges are in their future and they're not guaranteed to be on the same team. But that's far in the future and Kageyama stomps on the thought as quickly as it pops up.] I'll make you invincible. That's my promise.
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The same thoughts would be more to the forefront of his mind as well if he hadn't been so struck by the smile he's being given. And in return, Hinata speaks a promise that he's already held in his heart for months now. ] I'll always spike your tosses. I'll be there with you.
[ He shuffles closer to Kageyama, sharing the same pillow now and leaving negligible space between them as he drags the blanket with him. He reaches for one of his hands and holds it in both of his own, close to his face. Hinata doesn't think too much of his own action, simply wanting a physical connection before they'd try to sleep again. ]
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Hinata's hand on his own serve to do the same, and Kageyama's left staring at the connection for a moment. He could get used to this, no, somehow he's already gotten used to this. Their closeness, their friendship, and their promises.
He can't imagine a world where he didn't become friends with Hinata. Can't imagine a version of himself that didn't hold some fondness for the other. He's so glad that things turned out this way- both of them going to Karasuno and forming an unshakable partnership.]
Thank you.
[It's not everything he wants to say, not close. But somehow, those are the only words the felt right. He doesn't need to question, their promises are unbreakable.
He tugs Hinata's hands closer to his face, and places a kiss against the back of one.]
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[ Something so obvious, something he'd never go back on in a million years if he has it his way. Hinata is entirely stubborn and hard-headed. They're both redeeming qualities and minor problems of his.
The kiss has his expression softening, and he can't help but let his eyes close as he savours the warmth they're sharing, the atmosphere surrounding them and pervading all of his senses.
And he's struck with the thought that speaking of 'always' and 'forever's, resting like this with Kageyama at his side, feels... right. ]
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[And it's so obvious that it almost feels like it doesn't have to be said. But then, everything Hinata's said was just as obvious. So why not? Why not promise Hinata the same thing in return, that he'd always be by the other's side, and always allow him to see the view from the summit? It's one thing to know it, but another thing to speak it out loud.
He closes his eyes, drinks in the feeling of Hinata's hands in his, the warmth of his body barely inches away from his own. Something about this is just... perfect.
'Always' and 'forever' he hopes they stay this close for just as long.]