Past & Present - Keishin Ukai x Reader

Chapter 5.

Later that night, it was time for our last dinner together. The coaches and assistants all decided to go to the bar up the street to celebrate a great week. Kuroo and Bo already provided me with an unwanted pep talk. All I needed to do was not get drunk. I would be totally fine if I didn't get drunk.

If only..

Towards the middle of the night, I was not doing so great. Our coach kept making me take shots, saying I needed to 'loosen up' and I was 'too tense!'. I was about 4 shots in along with 4 beers. I was a drunken mess. I decided I needed to stop, so I got a water and sat in the corner of the bar alone, watching the crowd. My phone vibrated as I hiccuped. I giggled as I read the message from Bo.

'Don't do anything I wouldn't! Oh and make sure you're not hung over for the final day tomorrow!'

I rolled my eyes as I was trying to type back. "Is texting a smart idea right now?" I glanced up meeting Ukai's eyes. He was smirking down at me as I giggled once more. "Probably not. Bo was just making sure I'm not hung over tomorrow.." I slurred my words, giggling again. Ugh I hate getting drunk! I end up giggling at every little thing! I mentally face palmed as I heard him laugh. "Wow you're so drunk!" He said with an amused tone. I rolled my eyes at him. "I'm so not drunk....what do you know Kei" I muttered. He moved closer to me. "Not drunk huh?" He practically placed himself in between my legs, staring down at me. My eyes grew wide as my hands betrayed me and snaked their way to his chest. He smiled down at me as I looked into his eyes. I scoffed as I lightly pushed him. "Kei, that's soooo not ok. What if your girlfriend finds out hmm?? You'd be in deep trouble mister." I slurred trying to scold him. "My what? Baby I'm not dating anyone.." He stated as he smirked at me. My eyes grew wide as he took the seat next to me. "Is that why you would barely talk to me? You thought I was dating?" He asked sincerely. I simply nodded. "I mean, well yea! Have you seen you? How could you not be dating anyone?" I covered my mouth quickly, realizing what I just said. He laughed and I cursed under my breath. "I'm never drinking again..." I said covering my face in my hands. I felt him play with my hair. I turned my face towards him. Upon opening my eyes, Ukai's face was very close to mine, our noses touching slightly. I took a shaky breath staring into his eyes. "K-Kei.." He nuzzled his nose lightly against mine as I bit my lip. "Why would I want someone when you were still out there somewhere waiting for me.." Why...why was this man so perfect. "Wait..how do you know I'm not dating?" I simply asked. "I have my sources." I scoffed. "Bokuto..." He chuckled, bringing his hand to my cheek lightly grazing his thumb on my skin. I closed my eyes once more, just enjoying his touch. "I don't have the right to say this. But I miss you." I said while looking at him. His eyes seemed to glow as he smiled. "I missed you so much (Y/N)"

He closed the gap between us, lightly pressing his lips to mine. I inhaled sharply, frozen. As his lips moved, I rested my hand on his neck returning the kiss. My heart seemed like it was beating out of my chest. This was really happening. He was really here, he didn't seem to hate me, and now we're kissing!? I'm pretty sure we're both drunk. Do I care, though? The man I love is right here in my arms kissing me.

Much to my hesitation, I pulled back slightly looking at him. He looked back into my eyes, smiling. "I don't want our last night going to waste. I just want to be with you." I said confidently. He grinned. "(Y/N), you're drunk. I'm not taking advantage of you while you're drunk." I covered my face blushing. "N-no! I just want to be with you, not with you! God Ukai! What kind of girl do you take me for!" I said laughing nervously. He chuckled in response. "I know. I just wanted to make you all flustered. You're cute when you're nervous." I rolled my eyes at him with an annoyed look on my face. He laughed grabbing my hand, lacing our fingers together.

"Come on, let's go." He said lifting me off the chair slightly making sure I could stand and walk on my own. "Pfft I'm fine Ukai! I'm not that- woah!" I yelped as I felt my body fall forward. Ukai caught me quickly, laughing. "Yea that's what I thought." He lifted me with ease, making sure my arms were securely wrapped around his neck before walking out of the bar towards our rooms. I rested my head on his shoulder as he carried me. "Why are you so nice to me? I destroyed us. I deserve nothing...not even you." I said in a whisper. I still couldn't understand why he was being nice to me. If I was him, I'd hate me. "Because (Y/N), I tried to move on. I did. But none of them were you. Eventually, I kinda understood why you felt the need to leave. I was mad as all hell, but I could never hate you. I still have all this love for you. That's never gonna go away. Stop doing this to yourself and just accept that I still want you ok?" I sighed as he spoke. "But, what happens after tomorrow? How will we-" He chuckled. "We, huh?" I snuggled more into the crook of his neck, hiding my blush. "Stop doing thatttt! I'm being serious Keishin." He was quiet for a moment. "Well, we could video chat. We're also adults now with cars so that helps." "Kei you can't tell me you'd be willing to drive hours just to see me.." he scoffed at my statement. "I'd fly if I had to." I rolled my eyes. He just knows what to say. "Don't be ridiculous." "I'm serious. We'll figure it out because I'm not letting you go again." He said quietly. I clung onto him even tighter after hearing this.