How to save a life [ongoing]

Chapter 6

A/N:This chapter is focused on Karasuno after finding out they are going to play seijoh. More specifically Kageyama & Hinata, Tsukishima & Yamaguchi and Suga & Daichi.

Tw: implied Ed, mentions of homophobia/bullying (skip * to *)

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"See you guys tomorrow!" Hinata yelled as the tall blonde and his friend parted away from them. The second and third years had stayed back to help clean up. Tanaka refused at first but stayed when he realised that Kiyoko would be there.

"How do you feel about seeing your old teammates?" He inquired looking up with eyes wider than the earth and deeper than the ocean.

"Fine." The young setter snapped as he plugged an earphone into his ear.

"You don't have to pretend to be fine. It's your old team."

"I am fine." Not long after the silence which followed his brief response, they started to part ways.

"Just remember that you are different" A soft voice echoed. The bewildered setter paused and his lip quivered. "Oh we'll also win. We'll beat them in the practise match and then beat everyone else we play against, then we'll go to nationals and win. Then one day I'll compete against you and be the last one standing." Still astonished, he continued to walk. He tried to forget what he had been told. Little did he know it wouldn't be easy. Hinata continued around the corner as well, skipping aimlessly with a smile plastered on his face. They lied in bed that night with the thoughts of each other swarming their minds. Mixed feelings. The two had no idea how to feel about one another and could only hope in time it would become clear.

A notification woke Kageyama with a shock. His eyes fought their way open as he sat his body up against the pillow.

From Hinata Shōyō: wanna practise today? :)

From Kageyama Tobio: no.

He replied as he let his eyes fall shut once again. Hinata sighed and picked up the volleyball once again. "Hey Natsu, wanna practise volleyball with me?" He asked from outside her bedroom door.

——————— Yamaguchi & Tsukishima walking home———————

"You're staying over tonight right?"  The blonde teen inquired with his usual blank expression as he removed an earphone.

"Yeh of course Tsukki!" Yamaguchi's high pitched voice broke causing them both to realise a breathy laugh.

Ignoring his older brother, Tsukishima strolled into the kitchen and collected a variety of his friends favourite foods. He scoffed at the image in front of him as he peered through the living room door. Akiteru was sat with his girlfriend curled up against his side. They were talking with Yamaguchi about something he didn't know. An adamant feeling of jealousy infiltrated his body that he couldn't suppress. "Come on" he snarled. They ran to his room before locking the door to change. As Yamaguchi was digging through his closet like a child with a toy box, he changed into baggy sweat pants and a hoodie. Yamaguchi began to remove their shirt slowly followed by their jeans. When Tsukishima looked up he saw the shorts which rested diligently on their hips showing off their toned stomach. He stared seamlessly before he was bought back to reality by the sound of a small snicker.

"Eyes up here." They teased as they walked over and lifted his chin with their their index finger and thumb. It felt like they stared Into his soul. Their smile warmed his body. They laughed before dropping their hand to resume changing. When their shirt was on, they were dragged down onto the bed. Tsukki's head carefully found it's way to their lap as he closed his eyes. His forehead gently resting against on their legs.Yamaguchi felt a faint smile fall upon their face again as they recalled memories from over the years. They were happy he was finally beginning to open up and trust again after all these years. It had taken a long time, and he still wasn't perfect at it, especially not towards anyone else - but it was still progress. He wasn't ever perfect at it if Yamaguchi were to be honest to them self. Their hands fell into his dry hair. Tsukishima's breathing got heavier as he began to fall asleeep.