The Lost Heroes

Karasuno

Hinata's POV:

One day ago:

"KAGEYAMA!" I yelled out, cupping my hands around my mouth. Kageyama turned around, staring dead at me as I went to serve.

"You better not hit me this time, boke." he replied, turning back around. I shuddered, why was he so scary? Though, he did have a soft side, but he rarely shows it around anyone but me. I smiled, he was so cute.

"Oi, Hinata, are you going to serve the ball?" Tsukkishima taunted from the other side of the net. I narrowed my eyes at him, going to serve. The ball sailed over the net, and Daichi scrambled to receive it, passing the ball to Sugawara, who set it to Asahi. Asahi was quick, slamming his hand down on the ball and on our side of the net. I saw movement beside me, then Noya was there, saving us. The ball went up, and I sprinted, getting from the back of the court to the front of the net within a second. Kageyama set it to me, lightning quick, and my hand smashed the ball, hitting the floor on the other side of the net before anyone could register what had happened. I landed on the floor, and Kageyama, Tanaka, and Noya were there, cheering in my ear, as that play decided the match. I double high-fived Kageyama, who was expecting it. As my hands connected with his, I felt a crackle of electricity between us. I looked over at Noya, who was still talking about our freak quick. I smiled brightly, and Tanaka dramatically clutched his chest.

"So... bright!" he gasped, stumbling backwards. Noya played along, dropping to his knees.

"Like... the sun." he said, holding the palms of his hands together. I laughed at their antics, and they turned their heads up.

"Ah, we've been blessed by the sun itself with its laughter." they said in unison, throwing their heads back as if basking in the sound. I kept laughing, leaning forward and resting my hands on my knees.

"Guys." Daichi scolded fondly, well used to our antics. I straightened, wiping the tears from my eyes. I saw Kageyama smile slightly, and I raised a brow playfully at him, and he turned slightly red, turning away in embarrassment at being caught. I smiled, going and getting some water, chugging half of it before tossing the bottle to Kageyama. He grunted his thanks, throwing his head back and drinking deeply. Coach Ukai, clapped his hands together.

"All right guys, that was a great practice match. Now go home and get some rest, we have an all-day practice tomorrow." we all nodded, and headed towards the locker room to change.  I pulled off my shirt, reaching in my locker to pull out my jacket and pants. I felt my shoulder pop, and I groaned, rolling my shoulder.

"Are you okay boke?" Kageyama whispered, looking over at me with worry filling his blue eyes. He was close, close enough that I got a good look at his abs and muscled forearms. His straight black hair was plastered to his forehead with sweat. I thrust my head in my locker, pulling out a white t-shirt.

"I'm fine, my shoulder just hurts is all." I replied, voice tight. Kageyama narrowed his eyes, but let me put on my clothes. After we both changed, Kageyama told the team that we would stay behind to clean up the gym. The team cheered, clapping us on the back and thanking us before heading out. Both of us went around cleaning the gym, putting up the volleyballs and taking down the net. After finishing that, Kageyama grabbed my wrist, on the arm that didn't hurt, I noticed, and dragged me to the first aid kit an the far side of the gym. He took it down, grabbing an ice pack.

"Jacket and shirt. Off." he demanded, motioning for me to sit down.

"It really isn't that big of a deal, Kageyama. I'll be fine." I told him. When he didn't reply and just stared at me wordlessly, I sighed. After I was shirtless and sitting, Kageyama gently put the ice pack on my shoulder, and I gasped at the numbing cold.