ʜɪs ʟɪᴛᴛʟᴇ sᴇᴄʀᴇᴛs

Chapter 6

Hinata buzzed happily which almost made him get tangled in his binder for what must be the umpteenth time when he put it back on. He did have a reason to be excited though! 

Yuuri and Viktor said they were going to practice today, so obviously Hinata had to ask if he could come! And they said he could! And he hadn't skated in forever!

It had been so much fun to get back out on the ice, the familiar sound of the blades on the cold floor like music to his ears. Not even the uncomfortable feeling when one of his skates made that horrendous squeaking noise against the carpet could ruin his mood!

Afterwards, he was so hyped up, Yuuri told him to take Makkachin on a run, just so that he wouldn't cause trouble when he had so much energy. Makkachin, for one, absolutely loved it and he had a great time running circles around a giggling Hinata as they walked down the road.

"C'mon Makkachin, calm down!", He said, twirling in circles to keep the excited dog in his sight. He could hear other people on the street whispering to each other. Probably about how cute Makkachin is!

"Did... Did you say Makkachin?"

Hinata turned, and saw a short teen, with slightly curly brown hair. He looked oddly familiar, but Hinata couldn't place it.

"Yup! I'm walking Makkachin cause out of my siblings, I'm the only one that has enough energy to keep up! Probably cause Kuroo was drilling Lev yesterday so he's still asleep, even though it's almost lunch time! And you know, Alisa's too cool for poor old Makkachin.", Hinata rambled, before the fluffy dog in question jumped up at him, licking his face. 

"Woah there bud! You know you're not supposed to jump!" He cried, trying to keep his eyes slobber free.

"You wouldn't happen to be related to Kenma, would you? Kozume Kenma?", The boy asked, looking like he was solving a mental puzzle.

"Yup! He's my brother! He kept his last name the same, but Natsu and I took our mum's maiden name. Technically, his name is Kozume-Katsuki-Nikifirov Kenma, and mine's Hinata-Kozume-Katsuki-Nikifirov Shouyou, but that's just a mouthful, isn't it? They're only different since he kept our last name rather than going through the 'hassle' of changing it to mum's maiden name. I did though so technically that means I wouldn't include the Kozume? Huh, never thought about that...", He stumbled over Victor's last name for a second, but only that, ruffling Makkachin's fur with one hand while he spoke.

"So you're the brother Kuroo mentioned? Funny how Kenma never does.. Lev's talked about you too. Since he and Kenma are adopted brothers, does that mean you're also Lev's brother? And Alisa's your sister?"

Hinata nodded. "Yeah! You gonna tell me your name or should I keep referring to you as stranger in my head?"

The stranger startled, looking apologetic. "Sorry, I'm Yaku! Morisuke Yaku. Nice to meet you, Hinata." He stuck out a hand, and Hinata shook it vigorously. "Wait, are you... Shorter than me?"

Immediately, Hinata pouted. "Yes...", He grumbled, crossing his arms. "Don't tell me you're gonna call me chibi-chan too!"

"Don't worry, I'm not.", Yaku assured him, "I just hardly meet people who are, well, y'know." He patted the top of his head, swiping it off and lowering at a little to indicate he meant people shorter than him.

"Hmm... I've been told by Tanaka-senpai and Daichi that our libero, who's name I still don't know, annoying right? Anyways, where was I? Oh right! Libero! He's shorter than me! According to Tanaka-senpai at least, and he's trustworthy at the very least!", Hinata grinned, thinking back on how Daichi had bought the team meat buns, telling Hinta about their libero when he sat next to him.

"Oh, Kuroo did mention you played... A spiker, right? He didn't mention your position though. I'm a libero myself.", Yaku told him, looking proud of himself.

"I play middle blocker!", Hinata exclaimed.

Yaku looked surprised. "Really? Huh, cool. You any good?"

"I mean, I'd like to think so!", Hinata said, making both of them laugh. "Wait a minute..." He muttered, realization slowly dawning on him. "You're the Yaku! Lev always talks about when he calls!"

"Wh-", Yaku spluttered, face red. "He- I- What-"

"Was... Was I not supposed to tell you?", Hinata asked, genuinely concerned for Yaku's wellbeing. "You've turned a little red, Yaku-senpai..."

"I'm fine!", Yaku yelped, covering his face with his hands. "I uh, gotta go! See you around, Hinata!"

"Bye-bye Yaku-senpai!", Hinata called after his retreating form.

***

"You WHAT?", Lev cried frantically after Hinata told him about the encounter.

"Mhm!", Hinata hummed, nodding affirmatively.

Lev did the verbal equivalent of a keyboard smash.

Kenma smothered a laugh, earning him an affronted look from Lev.

Yuri was openly cackling, Viktor was trying not to laugh and Yuuri tried to look caring but was obviously also trying not to laugh.

Alisa, after hearing the news and seeing Lev's expression, had to step out of the room before she died from lack of air.

"I don't see what the problem is?", Hinata tilted his head curiously. "It's not like you're- Wait oh my gods you totally are! My little brother has a cr-" Lev cut him off, slamming a pillow into his face.

"Shush, Shouyou! Kuroo's here! He's a bigger gossiper than a middle school popular kid!" Kuroo gasped in mock offense, mouthing to Hinata and Kenma that it was 'totally true, completely correct.'

"...There is one person here who puts your quote-unquote secret at risk.", Kenma murmured.

Lev's head turned towards Kenma like a scared chicken. "Who?"

"Technically three... Viktor and Yuuri and Yuri. They know Phichit, after all...", Kenma smiled, turning towards the adults. "Yuri and Yuuri are the least likely, but they both still love petty gossip. Viktor, despite meeting Phichit second of the three, is the least close with him, but that's never stopped him...and saying someone is the least close with Phichit is like calling someone the tallest dwarf..."

Hinata snickered. "Fair enough, Kenma! I can't argue with you on that one!"

Kenma's smile brightened, and he nodded slightly. "Yeah, that's right Sho-chan. Though, just between you and me...I think the feeling's mutual.", He whispered the last part, after Hinata scooched within hearing range.

Kenma, Kuroo, Shouyou, and Lev, were all bundled up in blankets, cradling mugs of hot cocoa despite the average weather outside. Oddly enough, Yuri had prepared the drinks and even gave them extra marshmallows.

He was really sappy and sentimental, even though he didn't like to show it. The thought itself brought a smile to Hinata's face and he curled up under the blanket more, enjoying the warm drink.

***
Sooo what do you think about Yaku and Hinata's first meet lol

Word Count: 1128