Criss- Crossed Love Affair (BokuAka)

Chapter 48

"Uncle, thank you for allowing us to stay last night." Kuroo-san said as he sip some coffee from the cup.

"It's no big deal, Tetsu..." Mr. Bokuto responded.

"We really enjoyed our stay and Kōh is very nice enough to let us use his room." Kuroo-san smiled like a decent man.

Rich people.... I reminded myself.

"That's good. Anyways... I'll be meeting your father later for his business proposal. Are you coming, Tetsu?"

"Oh... no, sorry Uncle. I have plans with my friends today."

Honestly, does the egg or the coffee affect Kuroo-san's demeanor? It's like I am looking at a different person right now.

It's more odd since they are talking like business partner while Bokuto- san is quietly eating beside me. There is a wall between them... I have to remember that....

We finished breakfast and Mr. Bokuto waved goodbye as he have to attend to some business matters.

As soon as left the dining room, Kuroo-san let out a huge sigh... more like a sigh of relief... Tsukki, and I looked at him and others seems to be used to it

"Hoooo... Bro.. I almost left out of life.. again!" Kuroo-san said as he dry the sweat on his forehead.

"Oh yeah, Bro... But you did well..." Bokuto-san complemented.

"Kuroo-san, you seem so decent earlier... and I didn't expect you to be well- behaved last night" I said as I looked at him.

"Well, Akaashi, for starter, Bokuto's father is someone you don't want to mess up with... he is a decent man... He believes that manners and conducts are crucial to be dignified." Kuroo-san explained while intertwining his fingers with Tsukki.

"He is very different from Bokuto-san..." Tsukki commented

"He really is ... You wouldn't want to disappoint him or you'll get the hell out of him..." Osamu added.

"And .... this... (showing their intertwined fingers) is something Uncle wouldn't approve..." Kuroo-san pointed out.

I realized Bokuto-san staring at the floor for quite some time now.. So I guess this is one of the hurdles we will encounter.... Bokuto-san and I have to battle against his own father for acceptance... But can we really fight for it even though we are fully aware that we are both incapable of withstanding the pressure and expectation of his father?

His standards vs ours... His ideals against our feelings. Could I fight for Bokuto-san until the end amidst the biggest obstacle we have to deal with?

Kuroo-san stood from his seat and tapped Bokuto-san's and my shoulder which brings me back to reality.

"You know... we will be here no matter what." Kuroo-san said reassuringly.

"Yeah.. We will .." Osamu and Suna said together..

Do they know already? I mean... We've been trying to keep it as private as possible, but I guess they can somehow feel it...

I let out a sigh as Bokuto-san held my hand and squeeze it lightly. He smiled at me. I could see panic in his eyes. He is scared of his father, that I know...

"Kaashi.. I'll do everything... for you.." he softly whispered as he stood and let go of my hand.

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"We will be going now... Akaashi, would you like me to drop you off?" Osamu said as he grab his stuff from Bokuto-san's room.

"I'll do it, Samu, no worries." Bokuto-san replied.

Osamu nodded.
Wait... Where's Atsumu?

"By the way, Osamu, where's Atsumu?" I asked

"He left early with his Omi- Omi..." Osamu replied without looking at me.

"Seems like, they have mutual understanding already... Atsumu is very immature, I hope Sakusa could take that side of Atsumu..." Suna worriedly said.

It got me thinking... so they are... dating now....

Suna and Osamu left the house few minutes after Kuroo-san and Tsukki drove away.

"Kaashi, I'll drive you home, okay?"
Bokuto- san reminded me as he clings into my arms.

"Okay ..."

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I am worried.. so worried.... about a lot of things ... Bokuto-san and I never talked about his father on our drive home but I could feel that he's tense. His eyes are dim and unlively. I don't have the courage to ask anyway so I let it be.

He waved goodbye as I closed the door of his car. He drove back as soon as I faced the door of my apartment.

He texted me when he got home...

Will I ever be able to fight for you, Bokuto-san?

Will I ever be able to fight for you, Akaashi?