Insomnia (A TsukiKage FF) ✔

70 - I'll be fine

"Hey Tsuki, wake up. Saltyshima. French Fry. Old man. Walking IDGAF. Kei!"

The blond frowned and opened his eyes in a squint, wondering what was going on. He looked to the right and saw Kageyama was sitting up on the bed and prodding his shoulder until he woke up.

"What time is it?" he asked.

"6:15AM. You have practise. So get up."

Tsuki sighed but pushed himself up, rubbing his eyes to clear them of any remnants of sleep. He gave a kiss to the setter's forehead as he slid out of the covers.

"Morning Kags."

"Good morning."

He watched as the middle blocker took his uniform out of the closet and said he was gonna take a shower. Just before he shut the bathroom door he noticed that the younger was wearing one of his hoodies and shorts instead of joggers.

"How long have you been up?" he asked, leaning against the door frame.

"Not long." replied the setter, looking away from the blond's gaze.

"How long?"

"... 4 hours." muttered Tobio.

"Seriously?"

"Yeah... I just couldn't sleep. But I didn't wanna take any pills so I just listened to some music. But that didn't work because my head started hurting so I just watched the sun rise."

"You should have woke me up."

"Then we would both be tired and you have practise."

Tsuki pushed himself off the door frame and went to stand in front of the younger who was sitting cross-legged on the edge of his bed. He could see the faint dark circles under Kageyama's eyes and felt annoyed at himself for not realising sooner. Gently, he brushed his thumb over the setter's cheek, holding it in his palm, and watched as Kageyama shut his eyes and leaned into the touch whilst letting out a quiet yawn.

"I can stay." he offered but the younger opened his eyes that said he wouldn't allow it.

"You can't miss more practise because of me."

"There's not much practise to be had." Tsuki admitted. "Don't blame yourself, it's our fault for being too dependent on you; now most of us spend time working on individual skills."

"Okay, but tell them I'll know if they slack off."

The blond laughed quietly at this before heading back into the bathroom to shower, leaving Kageyama to his thoughts as he stared at the medicine bag.

The sound of the hot running water reminded him of rain: he loved falling asleep to the sound of rain. He leaned against the headboard and shut his eyes as he listened to the rushing sound of the shower. He had half-dozed off before the door opened and Tsuki emerged into the bedroom in his gym uniform and wet hair.

"You should dry it." Kageyama stated when he heard the middle blocker continue to get ready.

"Will do."

But when the blond brought in the hairdryer, the younger took it from him and plugged it in himself, shuffling back on the bed and patting the space in front of him. Tsuki chuckled and sat down, allowing Tobio to dry his hair. Now he knew why the setter found it so relaxing.

"Kei."

"Hm?"

"If I take the pills, the sleeping pills, how long do you think I'll be out for?"

"I'm not sure. Maybe as long as you need?"

"... But that could be a long time. And what if I-"

"Hey, listen." Tsuki turned to face the younger and turned off the hairdryer. "If you take the pills and sleep all day that's okay, because I'll be here to wake you up, alright? And if you are asleep for even longer then that's your body saying that you need to rest."

"..."

"The doctor wouldn't give you them if it was dangerous."

"Okay."

Kageyama resumed drying the blond's hair and took his time making sure there were no knots or tangles. Then Tsuki helped him change his bandages and apply the ointment before he held four pills in his hand. One antidepressant, one anxiety pill, one multivitamin and one sleeping pill.

He swallowed them all down with water then lay down and made himself comfortable on the bed.

"Sweet dreams Tobio." the blond whispered as he kissed Kageyama's forehead when his eyes fluttered closed, the drugs taking effect...