Anime Short Stories

Haikyuu One-shot

Warm Hands

It wasn't long into the season until the two who had hated each other months ago had never thought of becoming friends. It was minutes after the game against Aoba Johsai and with the devastating lost had hit the team hard.

Kageyama had stood quietly in the line, waiting for the go-to say thank you to the supporters. His thoughts had drifted from the loss of the game to the sniffing redhead standing beside him.

The sight of the strongest person on the court was shaking in guilt hurt the setter more than anything, the urge to grab was even stronger than ever before but he didn't. They all said thank you and left the court, without saying a word about the game.

Each team member had blamed themselves, each person played a part in the game and made a mistake that could have been a point for them. The Guardian deity hadn't let go of the Ace's hand since the thank you's while also trying to comfort the ace as he was on the verge of tears for not acting like the ace on the team.

As for it was Hinata who hadn't done anything to dodge the block and watched the ball ricochet off the hands and onto the ground. As soon as they reached the hallway, Hinata went to the washroom. Without looking back to his wounded team, Kageyama watched the bathroom door open slowly and slam close.

"You know him the best Kageyama, you should go make sure he's okay."

He knows Sugawara is right, Kageyama hasn't been close to anyone or even had the thought of friends since Hinata had stepped on the Karasuno Volleyball court. As much as he yells and calls Hinata's names, he never meant any of it. He gives Suga a quick nod before straying away from the team and walking towards the washroom.

"That number ten from Karasuno looked like he was on the verge on crying but I mean I can see why as he was the one who ended the Alba Johsai and Karasuno match."

Kageyama tried his best to ignore the gossip as for he himself knows that around and in the bathroom is a dangerous place.

"Hey Dumbass, are you in here?"

No one replies but instead a soft sob comes from one of the stalls, Kageyama slowly walks to the last stall when another sob escapes Hinatas mouth. He stops and waits for a second before sob after sob until the setter can't take it anymore and knocks on the stall door when a small voice pleads out.

"Please don't get mad at me."

Kageyama heart breaks at the sound of Hinata voice. In annoyance, he leans his head against the stall door as it makes a thump.

"I'm not mad at you, Shoyo."

He says softly as Hinata releases another sob, the bathroom stall unlocks as Kageyama doesn't hesitate to open the door. The small boy sits on the toilet with his head in his knees, while Kageyama is too shocked to see his partner in crime in this state. Hinata's weak laugh takes Kageyama out of his deep thoughts about his partner.

"Are you just going to stand there or yell at me for losing the game for all of us?"

Hinata waits for the lecture but it never comes, resting his head on his knees while locking his hands together. Kageyama takes a step forward and grabs one of Hinatas hands, playing with his fingers before perfectly fitting into his like they were made to.

"They're cold."

Kageyama points out. Hinata lifts his head and looks at their intertwined hands.

"Your hands are warm, unlike your heart Kageyama."

A small smile escapes Kageyamas lips as he pulls Hinata off the toilet and into his body, pulling him closer to him. Shoyo melts into Kageyamas body like he was made to fit.

They stand, holding each other of course, for what seemed like hours before the bathroom door opens.

"If you two are still in here, the bus is ready to go and we will leave without you so hurry up!."

Sugawara says before closing the door. The small red-head looks up at the blueberry with glass eyes.

"You are very touchy touchy Kageyboke, its kind of freaking me out."

Kageyama flicks Hinatas forehead, before placing his lips on the inflicted spot. A blush rises on Hinatas face as Kageyama pulls out the small boy out of the stall before leaning down to his level and wiping his fallen tears.

"Shut up you cry baby."

Hinata smiles as they walk out of the bathrooom, hand in hand.