Kyotani Pov:
I woke up for the second time today with yahaba snuggled up to me. I didn't even decide to wake him up. Instead, I just got up and grabbed my phone. I walked out of the room and texted mom.
(In chat with kyotani's mom/ Kyoka)
You:
Hey mom, when do you think you'll be home by?
Mom:
Well, I have one more shift to work then I'll be on my way. Why what happened? Are you okay?
You:
Yea, i'm fine. I just need help with something...
Mom:
Well can't yahaba help you with it? Or is it like a thing you need advice on?
You:
I need advice
Mom:
Okay, i'll be home later, If you cant wait, text kiyoshi. Okay?
You:
Okay
(end chat)
I pulled up Kiyoshi's contact and was about to text him when I heard shuffling from my bedroom. I walked into Yahaba sitting on my bed and rubbing his eyes. "You awake Cream Puff?" I asked with a smile. "Nope." He said, brushing his bangs out of his face. "Well, too bad. You are now. And, you can stay here. I'm going on a walk, okay?" I said, walking to my closet to grab my hoodie. "Okay?" Yahaba said and I left the room.
I walked out of the house after putting on my converse. 'I'm just going to go to the gym, he's probably there helping some kids. I'm pretty sure he does that on fridays.' I thought, walking down the sidewalk. I kept my face at the ground and walked, luckily the streets were almost completely empty. Most people are at work or school right now so the only ones on the street are really just moms or women doing whatever they do. I just walked to the street, looking at all the little bugs and creatures in the grass on the side. Sometimes, I wish I was one of them. Oh, to be a little frog or snail on the ground. They have no cares or worries.
I arrived at the gym quicker that I thought. 'Well, no going back now.' I thought as I pushed through the doors and into the main practice area. "Kentaro? Why aren't you at school?" Kiyoshi asked, holding a ball he was cleaning. I looked at the ground and whispered, "I need help...". "What? Kentaro, speak up. Please." Kiyoshi said, lowering the ball into the cart. 'Damnit, i don't wanna say it but i need answers...' I thought, tapping my fingers on my thigh. I was snapped out of my thoughts by Kiyoshi's hand on my shoulder. "Let me guess, you need help but don't wanna ask for it. Right?" He asked with a smile. I nodded, still looking at the ground. "Well, c'mon. You didn't walk all the way here for nothing, right?" Kiyoshi said, leading me to the bleachers. "So, what happened? Is it something with that Yahaba kid?" He asked again, still smiling at me. 'Did he see this coming or something?? Why the hell you smiling like that weird ass old man.' I thought as I sat down, curling my legs into my chest. "How the hell do you know what I'm going to say or do??? But, yes.. It's about him." I said, looking at the black plastic covering on the bleachers. These aren't regular metal, they have a covering so it's not cold. "Well, what's the problem? Did you guys fight or something?" Kiyoshi asked, his smile dropping. "No, I.... I don't know. I think he's cute and I don't understand why and it's annoying me. I... I think I might like him? I don't know what to do or if he even likes guys." I said, drawing little shapes and patterns with my finger on the plastic.
"Well, Good job coming to a conclusion, sort of. But, don't you think you should've gone to your parents first instead of me? I mean I'm glad you talked to me, but I don't deserve to have this knowledge before your mothers do. Not only that, but they know more on this topic than I do." Kiyoshi said, still looking at me. 'Oh no. What if he doesn't like me anymore? What if I can't practice here anymore? What if mom gets mad I asked him first? Will she do something? What if word gets around the team. Or the scholl!! Yahaba said that Oikawa likes to gossip.. If that's true would he tell Takeru? What would everyone else say? Wh-' "Kentaro!! Jesus child. Stop overthinking it. I've been trying to get your attention, but you spaced out. You need to calm down. You didn't make a mistake and you're not doing anything wrong. Calm down, okay?" Kiyoshi said, placing his hand on my head and smiling. I nodded and went back to tracing shapes with my fingers. 'I still haven't asked why she thinks I fidget so much. Speaking of which, I don't think I've fidgeted much today. Is it because of Yahaba? What did he d-' "Kentaro, you're doing it again.. Just stop thinking so much. Wanna spike a little to help clear your mind some?" Kiyoshi asked, pointing to the cart with the balls.
"No, I want to go back to sleep, but I can't because I've slept too much today." I said, resting my chin on my knees that were tucked against my chest still. 'Wait, I just realised I'm still in my lounge clothes... oh well' I thought as Kiyoshi removed his hand from my head. "Haha, well, is that also why you skipped school today?" He asked, his usual laid back smile returning to his face. "No, I went to morning practice and I was still sore from practicing here so much.. Of course I skipped because I was tired. I'm not stupid enough to work myself more when I haven't recovered from the last time I overworked myself. Also Yahaba skipped with me, we were both tired." I said, the sarcasm in my voice showing and Kiyoshi just laughed. "Well okay then. Your nickname really does work, you bark constantly."He said with a chuckle. "I do not!" I exclaimed. "Bark bark bark." Kiyoshi laughed again.
"Alright, but I'm done for right now, wanna go get something to eat? I know a place that just opened up that's really good." Kiyoshi said, taking his keys out of his pocket and standing up. "Um, Can we get it to go? I left Yahaba alone at my house and I don't want him to burn it down while I'm not there because he's hungry." I replied, also standing up. "Sure, wanna get a plate for him too?" "Yea." "Okay."
