[While it's true Hinata closes his eyes when he spikes, Kageyama wasn't really expecting that trust to extend off the court. He's startled into silence for a little longer than Hinata.]
Are you sure? You don't have to either.
[If Hinata's taking his feelings into consideration, he'll do the same. He's not a huge fan of forcing the issue when it comes to this.]
[That's really nice, but he can't help being a little concerned. Again there's a pause before he continues.]
Hinata, we're not on the court. You don't have to trust me.
[That's his old team, not Karasuno. But he figures he should still throw it out there. There's nothing requiring teammates to trust each other as much as Hinata trusts in him.]
[That's spoken with absolute confidence, because it's the stupidest thing he has ever heard.
And he's heard and said a lot of stupid things.]
You have a lot of raw potential and I'm going to make you shine! Even if all of your technique needs work- I can help you with it! I can't do that if I leave you! Why do you even think that'll happen?!
[ His face scrunches up a little, lips pulling down in a pout at the insult, but it at least make him focus very intently on Kageyama's voice.
As it always seems to do.
Oh. Well, Hinata hadn't been expecting a peptalk, not at all, and he's glad the other isn't here because he's covering his face with his hand to hide a smile from no one. ]
You're going to do that even though what I want to do in the end is beat you? [ There's a pause of uncertainty. ] You could find someone better than me.
[Hold up for a second, he's staring at his phone in silent disbelief. Didn't Hinata hear anything he just said?]
You complete idiot, are you even listening to me?
Of course I'm going to do that. We made a promise. You promised you'd match me even when I got to the top of the world! I'm going to make it happen. Besides, why would I want anybody else?!
I told you I was going to make you invincible. How can I do that if I leave?!
I'm listening! So stop calling me an idiot, idiot!
[ There's the telltale sound of him huffing, but then he grows quiet. Unusually so, probably. ]
I'm not going back on that, I don't go back on what I say. We're still going to be standing on the court together, and we'll be the best in the world.
[ Oh god, why is he getting teary-eyed? It's a time where Hinata wishes he wasn't so emotional, but he manages a laugh even as he scrubs at his eyes. ]
Stop being an idiot and I'll stop calling you one.
[The longer that silence goes, the more concerned Kageyama gets. And then, thankfully, Hinata talks.]
That's what I've been saying.
[And how many times does he have to say it before it sinks in for good. They're rivals but they're the kind of rivals that keep pushing each other to do better.]
[ The words have far less bite to them than even the usual amount, because it's kind of hard to insult someone when they're being so nice to you.
He grins to himself, thumping his fist down on the ground next to him, and nods even though Kageyama can't see it. ]
You better not, because you're not getting rid of me anytime soon! [ There's a small pause, and then he decides he can run more later. ] I'll be home in a bit, got it?
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Are you sure? You don't have to either.
[If Hinata's taking his feelings into consideration, he'll do the same. He's not a huge fan of forcing the issue when it comes to this.]
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Huh? Of course I am. If I wasn't I wouldn't have said it.
[ His voice softens, but the sincerity is still there loud and clear. ]
I trust you. 100%, remember? That's what everyone said. It's true, and I know you wouldn't do anything bad.
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Okay. When do you want to do this?
I'm glad you trust me.
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[ Because volleyballs..! ]
Heh. Of course. Only right to trust my setter!
[ Even though they aren't on a court or anything. ]
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[That's really nice, but he can't help being a little concerned. Again there's a pause before he continues.]
Hinata, we're not on the court. You don't have to trust me.
[That's his old team, not Karasuno. But he figures he should still throw it out there. There's nothing requiring teammates to trust each other as much as Hinata trusts in him.]
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[ Well, just that he doesn't expect those words, and they're confusing to Hinata. He doesn't get why the other would say something like that at all. ]
Even if I don't have to, I still do. That's how it is.
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[Or at least, he thinks he is.]
... Okay. I'm just checking.
[that middle school trauma of being left on the court hasn't quite left him yet.]
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Stupid, you don't have to check about something like that. My feelings aren't going to change.
[ Well... ]
Unless you stop wanting to play and hang around with me or something.
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[That's spoken with absolute confidence, because it's the stupidest thing he has ever heard.
And he's heard and said a lot of stupid things.]
You have a lot of raw potential and I'm going to make you shine! Even if all of your technique needs work- I can help you with it! I can't do that if I leave you! Why do you even think that'll happen?!
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As it always seems to do.
Oh. Well, Hinata hadn't been expecting a peptalk, not at all, and he's glad the other isn't here because he's covering his face with his hand to hide a smile from no one. ]
You're going to do that even though what I want to do in the end is beat you? [ There's a pause of uncertainty. ] You could find someone better than me.
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You complete idiot, are you even listening to me?
Of course I'm going to do that. We made a promise. You promised you'd match me even when I got to the top of the world! I'm going to make it happen. Besides, why would I want anybody else?!
I told you I was going to make you invincible. How can I do that if I leave?!
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[ There's the telltale sound of him huffing, but then he grows quiet. Unusually so, probably. ]
I'm not going back on that, I don't go back on what I say. We're still going to be standing on the court together, and we'll be the best in the world.
[ Oh god, why is he getting teary-eyed? It's a time where Hinata wishes he wasn't so emotional, but he manages a laugh even as he scrubs at his eyes. ]
You better keep your promise, Kageyama.
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[The longer that silence goes, the more concerned Kageyama gets. And then, thankfully, Hinata talks.]
That's what I've been saying.
[And how many times does he have to say it before it sinks in for good. They're rivals but they're the kind of rivals that keep pushing each other to do better.]
I'm not going back on it either.
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[ The words have far less bite to them than even the usual amount, because it's kind of hard to insult someone when they're being so nice to you.
He grins to himself, thumping his fist down on the ground next to him, and nods even though Kageyama can't see it. ]
You better not, because you're not getting rid of me anytime soon! [ There's a small pause, and then he decides he can run more later. ] I'll be home in a bit, got it?
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It seemed like he finally got through his teammate's dense head.]
Good!
I'll see you soon.