Shelter [Kurotsuki]

Chapter 8

Tsukishima does not want to go home, or back to Miyagi at least. He doesn't have a home anymore. He could live with Akiteru but Akiteru lived too far from Karasuno for him to comfortably make it to school and practice. He wasn't Hinata after all. So he'd be spending the rest of his senior year sleeping on a futon in Tadashi's room. It was all too uncertain. Things felt easier here in Tokyo, hidden away from all the troubles of real life. Tucked safely into Kuroo's bed with the black-haired man sleeping soundly beside him.

It didn't really matter though. They were all aware that it would come to an end soon. Tsukishima had to go back. He'd already agreed to stay on the volleyball team until the end and Yamaguchi would be crushed if he took it back now. His grades would suffer and his college admissions as well. He had no choice but to go back really.

"You think so loud Tsukki." Kuroo's voice was heavy with sleep as he turned onto his side to face Tsukishima. He draped his arm over the blonde's waist and tugged him closer. He was glad for the darkness that hid the blush on his face as he ducked his head to rest it against Kuroo's chest.

"Sorry... I can sleep on the couch if I'm keeping you up Kuroo-san." He really didn't want to do that. Kuroo scoffed and started to run his fingers through Tsukishima's hair.

"You won't fit on the couch beanpole. It's too cold anyway and you're warm."

"If you're sure..."

"Mm very. Just stay here with me."

"Kuroo-san"

"Kuroo. Or Tetsurou even. Stop being so formal."

"What? You're too much older than me. I can't just drop the honorifics."

"I just told you too."

"I... that's... That's too much Kuroo-san" Tsukishima wouldn't be able to keep a straight face if he had to call him by his first name.

"I'll call you Kei," Kuroo offered. Tsukishima is pretty sure his head was going to explode if he blushed anymore. The sound of his name rolling off Kuroo's tongue was too much. His voice was still deep with sleep and in the silence of the room, it felt too intimate.

"What happened to the stupid Kuroo from training camp. You used to be so lame."

"I'm a mature adult now, Kei." Kuroo shifted so his chin rested on Tsukishima's head.

"Yeah right." Tsukishima scoffed.

"I know how to be serious when it's needed. I wanted to make sure and take good care of you while you were here,"

Tsukishima's face was burning. He wrapped his arms around Kuroo's torso and hugged him tightly. They'd slept in the same bed together for most of Tsukishima's visit but other than when he'd first arrived they'd kept a polite distance between them on the bed. It was totally gone now. Their chests were pressed together and their legs tangled. Tsukishima's head was tucked into the crook of Kuroo's neck and the former captain's fingers still brushed gently through blonde hair. Tsukishima thought he might melt.

"Thank you... Tetsurou," He whispered. Kuroo stiffened for a moment and then he was practically vibrating with excitement. He rolled them so he was half on top of Tsukishima and pressed gentle kisses to his temple and forehead. Tsukishima was too shocked to react much. He gripped Kuroo's arms tightly and stared up at the older man. His vision was blurry since he'd ditched his glasses to sleep but he could still see the big toothy grin Kuroo was beaming down on him. Tsukishima couldn't handle it. He pulled Kuroo down so his face was pressed against his neck and out of sight.

"Just go to sleep, you idiot." Tsukishima tried to sound stern but there was a fondness in his tone that couldn't be masked. He jumped in surprise when he felt lips brushing against his neck. "Kuroo don't." He warned. He felt Kuroo's lips curl up in another grin against his skin.

"Sweet dreams Kei." he practically purred. Tsukishima was sure that he was actually going to die at any moment. It was so much and he was sure he was gonna burst if he blushed anymore. His heart was racing so fast that he didn't think he'd ever be able to get any real sleep. But the warm weight of Kuroo's body and his steady breathing did something to calm the panic in Tsukishima's head and soon he found himself matching his breathing and falling into a deep sleep.