The sun who saved the moon (tsukishima x hinata)

10. Aftermath

Hinatas POV

Over the next couple months, the legal side of Tsukishimas situation comes into play. It all seemed like a big mush of lawyers and Child services. It made my head spin, I'm sure it is much worse for Tsukishima though. His mother's house was cleared of evidence. Personal belongings were saved by family that was around. Tsukishima took all of his stuff and put it into bags. He was acting as cold as ice. I didn't even want to speak to him, but I know he is only coping. It's not the type of cold that you could shrug off with a joke at volleyball practice, it was brutal, like a shadow, or a cloud looming over his head. I would get an occasional hand on the shoulder or a small conversation with him, but not much more.

The whole team now knew about his situation. Tsukishima stayed at my place while his brother dealt with custody issues. Since he was well over 18, he can gain guardianship, but not until his mother is convicted and arrested. We walked into the gym early hoping we would avoid the croud of concerned upperclassmen but we were very bad with out timing.

"TSUKISHIMA KEI!" Sugawara said with tears in his eyes running up to him. He put his hands on tsukishimas shoulders. "You had us all worried sick if anything had happened to you I could never forgive myself." Daichi walked over  with tears streaming around his eyes.

"Tsukishima"

I saw him look away trying to avoid the sadness of his team mates. He wasn't cold or angry, he just, didn't like the extra attention. Just then Nishinoya and Tanaka came around and almost knocked him over balling.

"Tsukki buddy we are so glad you're okay." Tanaka said hugging him.

"Tsk, plEASE get off of me." Tsukishima said.

Questions and questions were being piled on tsukishima, he looked about to yell, his face stayed composed but his eyes furrowed. He didn't want anyone in his business.

"What happened happened, I don't need everyone worried about me, I'm safe, and I really only have Hinata to thank."

Everyone looked to me in surprise. I looked at him and blushed. "Uhhhh what the heck tsukishima. I was just there for you when you needed it, it's no big deal."

"Yeah and I'd be dead otherwise."

A gasp came from someone in the corner, Tsukishima recognized the voice, I could tell. His expression saddened.

"Hinata, what is he talking about?" Suga asked

"Tsukishima, please not here. Not during practice." I pleaded.

"No I'm tired, now that everyone is on my ass might as well get it out." He spat

He's angry

"Well after I got kicked to the curb for being gay, yes, gay. I almost died of hypothermia, since I sat in the rain. But Hinata saved me. And after Yamaguchi broke my heart, I tried to end my life. But he was there."

I looked away.

"And on that note, isn't it FUNNY how Hinata was there and Yamaguchi wasn't.?"

Everyone was shocked. He doesn't say his full name...only yams.

"Tsukki I didn't know what wa-"

"You didn't know because you NEVER asked if I was okay. It was always "I'm here for you" "that's sucks" "I'm sorry man". He pointed his finger at him. "You never gave the slightest fuck after your highness decided to put some dick into your life. And don't EVER call me Tsukki. Ever. Never again." His voice trailed off.

"That's quite enough." Kageyama said.

"Look at you all high and mighty. Don't be defending him after he wasn't a good friend."

"He's not your fucking baby sitter GET A LIFE."

I ran towards them, as Tsukishima threw a punch. I got punched in the eye. Tsukishima looked at me in horror as I teared up and walked away.

"Tsukishima has more to worry about than this love triangle." I looked at them all and most of them stepped back. I'm sick and tired, and I hate seeing tsukki so angry for a bitch who broke his heart. Goddamn.

"Hinata I-" kageyama started.

"Practice." I said very monotone.

"Hinata is right" daichi said very carefully. "Spiking drills"

I was angry. But I wasn't going to let tsukishimas problem get in the way of my performance. Although it seemed everyone was off.

After practice I went to class like normal. I noticed Yamaguchi and Tsukishima sitting on opposite ends of the classroom when I walked past theirs. I ignored it and messaged Tsukishima.

H- you ok?
T- Yea, leave me alone I'm in class
H- mean buns on me, after practice
T- ...k fine

I smiled and made my way into my classroom, earning a glare from kageyama. I glanced at him and then focused on my lesson. Class went by slow, tsukishimas mothers trial was this weekend, and going to court was something anyone would fear. I wouldn't be the one talking, but I promised Tsukishima I'd be there as a friend. Best case scenario, his mother is in jail and His brother takes custody. Worst case, she runs free. I shiver.

After class, I get up and get my lunch. I sit on the rooftop. It's my favorite place, it's quiet and great to just think. I start into my rice when I hear a fimiliar voice.

"Hinata boke."

I turn around and see kageyama standing there, looking normal. Always that gloomy glare.

"Hey kageyama, what's up." I bit into my rice.

"What was your problem? Why didn't you side with me this morning, you know I was right."

I clenched my fists. I look up to him with dead eyes.

"Kageyama, let's recap." I stand up and push him against the wall where the door to the downstairs was.
"Yamaguchi distances himself as a friend, never asks and cares for tsukishima. Lack of communication causes tsukishima to be desperate especially in his urgent time of need to spill his feelings. Yamaguchi is insensitive and Tsukki tries to kill himself. As well as recovering from his mother's abuse. Comes to ME for support of all people. And when he calls Yamaguchi out for his utter BULLSHIT-" I hit kageyama against the wall, "-you defend YAMAGUCHI."

I let go and kageyama got his balance. He looked speechless. I smiled crooked.

"What the fuck."

"Yeah, what the fuck is wrong with you." I said back.

Kageyama regained his composure. "I didn't know."

"I'm still your friend kageyama. You're the closest thing to a best friend. But understand this. I will not tolerate this shit. See you at practice. I lost my appetite." I walk away leaving kageyama dumbfounded.

I walk downstairs and go back to class.

After the day ends I meet up with Tsukishima.
"Meat buns." We said in unison. I laughed a little and I swore I saw a tiny smile. We went to the store and bought a couple. We went to my house.

"Hinata, I have to go with my brother for a couple days, to figure out some things." Tsukishima looked down at me, a sad look on his face.

"Well, it's gonna be ok, I'm a text away. Come back anytime. I yawned. "See ya tsukkishina."

"Tsukki." He whispered.

"See ya....tsukki..." I hesitated.

He walked outside again to his brother pulling up in his car. I locked the doors behind him and went to our storage room.

Me and his brother agreed to let tsukishima stay with me until his brother get a house closer to karasuno. Which could be a month or so after the trial, so I took the afternoon to clean out everything in there and make a small yet cozy spot for Tsukishima to say. I smiled and blushed thinking about it. I don't know what it is, but the thought of him being here feels a little different now. Not of pity or a I'm here if you need me...but something more, like I don't want him to leave...

Hey! It was a slightly longer chapter! I really don't know how trials and custody battles work in Japan so bear with me. That's what most of the next chapter will be. Thank you for 175 reads! Make sure to vote and comment! Love y'all -m