For the Love of Volleyball

The Happiest I've Ever Been

Thought I'd let you guys know Koichi and Akaashi have been dating for like 9 months by now okay, sorry it's not very clear anywhere.
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It was near the end of the game, Koichi was screaming and cheering for his boyfriend Akaashi, the rest of the audience cheering for the team. The setter would occasionally look up after they scored to smile at his 'little bird' as he called him and the blond would wave enthusiastically and smile back.

But, tonight was exceptionally tough, because both Fukurodani and Karasuno were playing and he wanted to cheer for both. His friend Aikihiro, one of the wing spikers, told him it'd be okay to not cheer him on, because he knew how weird it felt to cheer for another team, because his boyfriend Oikawa was on the Aoba Jousai team.

Karasuno was in the lead with 20-19, Fukurodani was trying their best to catch up to the fast pace of the other team, but they couldn't seem to get past Kageyama and Hinata's freak quick, or Noshinoya's saves. And with how well Aikihiro played decoy, the team always seemed to think he was the one that was going to hit it. A couple more hours of this happened, before the team had beaten Karasuno. The entire team erupting in cheers as they all came over to hug each other, smiling at their victory.

Later, in the locker room, Akaashi was standing near his locker as he pulled his shirt off, revealing last night's events to everyone, completely forgetting Koichi had torn his back up. The entire team blinked and then gasped as Bokuto asked, "Akaashi..what happened to your back?!" His tone full of surprise. The setter looked back at the team uninterestedly, "Hah? Oh, Koichi gets overwhelmed easily." The dark eyed male chuckled, "Still hurts a bit though."

About that time, the blond came walking into the locker room, "Keiji-chaan?" The boy's hazel eyes find his lover, and his cheeks heat up seeing how scratched up Akaashi is. Slipping his shirt and pants on the black haired male, turned and smiled, "Hi, my little bird." The taller male walked over to his lover and pet his head gently. "You did so great, Keiji! With the 'whoosh' and then the 'bam' and 'swoosh'!" The blond explained excitedly, his hands going everywhere as Akaashi watched with an amused expression. "Well, thank you, Koichi." He smiled fondly. "You still coming over tonight?" The setter tilted his head in question. Koichi nodded and grinned, "Mhm!"

Most of the team had already left through there conversation, except Bokuto, who looked angry, "Why do you do this Akaashi?" The owl looking captain said, his tone filled with pain. The dark eyed setter looked up from Koichi, frowning, "What do you mean?" He asked. "Wh-why did you choose him?" The captain's voice shook. Sighing, Akaashi looked at his friend, "Because, he makes me happy. Sure, to you he's annoying and overreactive and loud." Koichi's eyes widened as he looked at Bokuto, hurt by what he was hearing. "But, to me he's the noise that drowns out the voice's in my head that tell me I'll fail. He's the sunshine that warms me every morning and the stars that light the way at night. I respect that you don't like him, Bokuto-san, but you should respect that I love him." The setter said, grabbing the blond's hand, pulling him out of the locker room, leaving a stunned captain behind.

Koichi was still surprised at his boyfriend, he was never this expressive with his feelings, which never bothered him, because he knew how Akaashi felt. "I-I love you too, Akaashi.." the shorter boy mumbled, feeling the other lower his hand from his wrist to lace his finger's with the hazel eyed boy's. Slowing his pace, the dark eyed boy was now walking beside his lover. "Everything I said was true.. I know, I'm not as expressive as I should be, but I meant what I said." The setter looked over to the blond. Blushing the shorter male smiled to himself, "I know you do without you having to explain it.." he said shyly. Akaashi chuckled and leaned over kissing the shorter boy's cheek.

Arriving at Akaashi's house after walking a few blocks, the setter let them inside and closed the door behind Koichi. "You want to watch a movie?" The dark haired boy kicked his shoes off, then looked at the blond. "Yeah, that'd be great!" Koichi smiled brightly. "You know where to go, little bird." The setter exclaimed and went to the kitchen to make popcorn and tea. The blond made his way up to Akaashi's room after slipping his shoes off. Slumping down on the bed, Koichi grabbed the remote to turn the television on. "Keiji, what do you want to watch?!" The freckled boy yelled from the room. "Just pick something!" Akaashi yelled back, "I'll be up in a minute!" The shorter boy giggled, "Okay!" He answered. Flipping through the movies, settling on Deadpool.

Akaashi came through the door, holding two cups of tea and the bowl of popcorn. Setting the cups on the nightstand gently, he handed the popcorn to Koichi, who immediately began eating it. "Okay, wait for me why don't ya?" The setter spoke playfully and sat beside his boyfriend. "You know, I like popcorn." The smaller boy stuck his tongue out. The dark eyed male rolled his eyes fondly, grabbing his teacup and began to sip on it, letting out a relieved sigh as the warm liquid slid down his throat. The blond giggled, smiling brightly as he watched the other. "What?" Akaashi glanced at him, grabbing the other's cup and handing it to him. "You're like an old man." Koichi laughed when he earned a pout from the setter. Blowing on his tea, Koichi took a sip and turned his attention to the television.

Akaashi bit his lip nervously as the movie went on and Koichi continued to drink his tea. Feeling his discomfort the freckled boy looked at his boyfriend, "Keiji-chan, is everything okay?" He asked concerned. The setter swallowed, 'No.' he thought to himself, "Y-yeah, everything's fine why?" He turned his attention to the smaller boy. "You seem tense.." Koichi frowned, "Nah, I'm just a little tired from the game." The dark eyed boy smiled reassuringly. "Okay.." the hazel eyed boy said unconvinced, but went back to sipping his tea finishing it.

Noticing writing at the bottom of the cup before he set it down and actually paid attention to it. What it said made his heart stop, and his head shoot up to stare at Akaashi, "Wh-what..?" He asked stunned. "W-well, I mean, it's only if you want, of course, but I'm going to university here soon..a-and I just–" Koichi interrupted him with a kiss, and smiled his brightest smile, "Yes.." the setter pulled away, it was his turn to be shocked, "Y-yes?" He repeated the other's word. "Keiji, you idiot, yes, I'll marry you!" The tears began pouring down his freckled cheeks.

Akaashi couldn't believe it, he'd said yes! The setter had never smiled this much before in his life, but in that moment he was absolutely the happiest he'd ever been, taking the other's face in his hands, he leaned over kissing him deeply. "I love you.." he whispered. "I love you too." Koichi said softly against his lips.
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Well, guys this ends Koichi and Akaashi's story, till the next fic of them comes out~ we've only got one chapter left! I wonder how Oikawa will propose to Aikihiro, if he does.
But, anyway love you guys!! Xoxo