Late Night Drinks

Chapter Seventeen

KEI'S BACKSTORY (CONTINUED)

Today my first shift started. I was anxious, but both thrilled at the sametime, because I'm finally doing something to help out the family.

Though, I soon realized that my volleyball team had know idea about this, or well, other than Yamaguchi, but who knows what my team would think about this! I shook off the thought, and focused on what's more important, help my family.

My first day was fine, despite the fact that I worked until midnight. I learned how to make different drinks like pina colada, and mix whines and alcohol. It was off to a good start, although, I didn't like the fact that some customers can be highly annoying, but I was told to learn how to ignore it.

It was perfectly fine, it didn't matter how far the job was, my family was just happy that I was helping out. I was happy. Akiteru and mom were proud. The club was where I could go to and calm my nerves, I had many things to cherish over there.

And up until now, I'm still satisfied with the job. Kuroo-san, Akaashi, Bokuto, my team, and my family are too.

But who's to think that my father would show up again after all this time?...

END OF BACKSTORY

Kei and Tetsuro sat in silent. Kei had tears dripping from his eyes, Tetsuro couldn't say anything. He pulled up Kei's face towards his, and wiped his eyes.

"Don't cry, Tsuki..." He whispered. But that only made Kei cry more. Tetsuro pulled him to his chest, not caring if his clothes got dirty, he just let Kei let it all out.

"It's ok...I understand you're scared and frustrated right now..." Tetsuro said, as Kei clinged onto him. He calmed down a bit, and got off of Tetsuro.

"Um, I'm sorry." He sniffed. Tetsuro shook his head.
"No, it's ok." He said, as Kei handed him a napkin. Tetsuro wiped his shirt, and threw the napkin in the trash can.
"I should...probably call Akiteru..." Kei pulled out his phone. The flinched, as he got a text from Akaashi.

Akaashi
Hey, Tsukishima?
Are you doing ok?

Kei
Yes, I'm doing fine, thank you.
Is my father gone?

Akaashi
Ugh, no, he just ordered a drink, and he keeps looking around the place.

Kei
It's obvious that he's looking for me 😒

Akaashi
Yeah...
Hold on,

Kei
What?

Akaashi
He just asked someone if you were here...

Kei
What?!
How did he even know I worked here?!
Nevermind that, what are they saying???

Akaashi
Um, they're talking, do you want me to tell the person not say where you are?

Kei
If you can, yes please...

With Akaashi...

Akaashi was panicking on the inside. Kei's father was talking to one of the waitresses. Before the waitress could say anything, Akaashi grabbed her away from Kei's father.