His Warrior Queen: A Haikyuu!! Novel (Tsukishima x OC)

Chapter 69: Steppin' Out

Tsukishima came down the stairs to find Kuroo and Bokuto chatting in the kitchen.  He grinned at the boys, his eyes dancing with merriment, and the self-satisfaction he was feeling was quite evident in the line of his body as he stepped aside, extending a hand to lead his exquisite girl into the room.

My girl.  I intend to make every man in Tokyo wish he were me tonight, Tsukishima thought, starting with my very own two bros.  

Nakano's heels clicked softly on the floor as she stepped forward, a sudden wave of shyness overtaking her.  She'd felt confident and strong as Tsukki had led her down the stairs, but now that the moment was upon her to reveal herself to someone other than her sweet-salty boyfriend, that feeling had fled as quickly as it had arrived.  Her cheeks warmed as a blush painted itself across her face, and her smile became equally as shy, giving her a coquettish look that made Tsukki smile despite his concern that Nakano was not able to keep her confidence up.  She is so beautiful, he thought, staring at his girlfriend and completely forgetting to watch his bro's reactions, I wish she could see that.  I want her to know that she is utterly and completely stunning.

Tsukishima recovered himself somewhat as Nakano took his offered hand.  He came to stand beside her, bringing her hand to his lips and kissing it delicately, making the girl smile at him.  "Gentlemen," Tsukishima intoned, his voice almost reverent, "I present to you our lady benefactress, my beloved Nakano."

"Goodness," she whispered, "how am I supposed to live up to that introduction?"

He placed himself slightly behind her, the hand not holding hers coming to rest in the small of the girl's back.  "You already have," he replied equally softly.  He was now focused on the reactions of Kuroo and Bokuto, and they did not disappoint.  Both boys were seemingly transfixed, staring at the beautiful blonde girl before them in undisguised wonder.  

"Damn," Kuroo breathed out, "I think I kind of hate you, Tsukki-bro."  Tsukishima's answering smirk was devastating.

"Kuroo..." Nakano began, a worried look crossing her face.

The captain of Nekoma chuckled.  "I'm not serious, Naka-chan.  You know I love my bros too much for that to be true.  But damn, girlie, if you don't look incredible.  That dress is something else on you, I must say.  You're an absolute knockout, Nakano."

Bokuto's eyes suddenly went wide.  "Dude!  Her legs!  Naka-chan, you're not wearing braces!  Does this mean your legs are all better?  Wow, look at you!  You're amazing!"  The owl-haired ace was sort of bouncing around on his toes, as if he wanted nothing more than to pounce on the girl and hug her fiercely but was holding himself back.

"Boku-bro, you're right!" Kuroo's smile was wide and incredulous.  "Have you finally..."

Nakano held up a hand.  "Actually, this is the first time I'm going to try doing without them for an evening,"  Nakano gave the boys a rather tentative smile, "so please bear with me tonight.  I don't know how long I'll be able to make it, so at some point I may have to put them on again.  I hope it won't come to that, I know it'll be kind of embarrass..."

"Just stop right there, Pretty Setter," Kuroo insisted raising a hand in a classic stop position, "I don't want to hear another word.  There's nothing embarrassing about you, your braces, or your legs.  Anyone who says otherwise is gonna hear it from the Three Bro-sketeers.  Right guys?"

Tsukishima nodded his head firmly.  Bokuto replied with an enthusiastic "Naka-chan, your legs are badass with or without braces!"  The owl-like boy suddenly paused, cocking his head to the side and pondering Nakano's legs, making him look even more owlish.  "Actually, those kitten heels look pretty awesome on you.  Your legs are badass in the braces, but like this, they're really kinda sexy."