Eclipse

14

"Hey, Hinata," Kageyama called, "Can I talk to you for a minute."

Hinata just nodded as he followed Kageyama around the corner. There was still time before he should start warming up for the competition in just a bit.

"What's up?" He asked as they rounded the corner.

What he hadn't expected was to be pinned to the wall by the taller boy. He was suddenly so close. His warm breath on Hinata's face seemed to do something to him.

"Have you ever kissed anyone?" The question would have seemed random at any other time. But right now, with Kageyama inches away from his face, he could see exactly why he asked.

He shook his head no, and Kageyama only got closer.

"Do you want to kiss me?"

He frantically nodded, not trusting his voice anymore. Especially with how close they were.

Without warning, Kageyama pulled away. Hinata missed his warm breath.

"If you win," He started, seeming to choose his words carefully, "If you stay with us, with me, I'll kiss you."

It was a simple statement that only fueled Hinata's fire. His burning desire to win and stay.

Another nod, and Kageyama was gone. Hinata, still leaning against the wall, tried to catch his breath.

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Hinata skated off the ice, the whole world seeming to slow around him. The applause was deafening, but at the same time, he could barely hear it. Everything was muffled. Even his vision seemed off.

"Shou-chan?" It was his dad.

"Dad, how did I do?" Once he spoke, it was as if a spell had been broken. His vision cleared and time sped up, he could hear the crowd's cheers.

"You were amazing. So amazing. We're so proud of you." Viktor cut in.

"Thanks папа."

The hug was so warm, Hinata felt like he might catch fire.

The judges that were there seemed to be discussing something, and Hinata worried that it was his quadruple salchow.

"Not bad, солнышко. The quad sal was a little sloppy." The voice pulled him from the heat of the hug.

"Yurio, I'm sorry. I never apologized to you, so I'm sorry."

His face tinted just the smallest bit pink.

"Oi, don't go getting all mushy on me. And what's with the red? Haven't I told you before? Red clashes terribly with your hair."

"Red looks good on you."

It was his turn to flush this time.

"I think he looks quite dazzling. Like a little flame. Our little oгонь."

Another, shorter, hug.

It wasn't until one of the judges skated to the middle of the rink that everyone quieted down. Hinata glanced over at Kageyama, whom he caught staring right at him. He threw him a smile in return before looking back at the judge.

The Ice Castle didn't have a speaker system, so the man had to wait until everyone stopped talking, but even then, his voice didn't carry very well.

"Us judges have put in our scores. The winner of this competition, by only two-point-seven points, is Hinata Shouyou."

Time stopped again. Hinata didn't even feel the sad hugs from his fathers. He didn't notice the scowl on Yuri's face. He could only think of his team. More specifically, his setter.

The judge announced their scores, but Hinata didn't care to listen, all of his senses were focused on Kageyama. Their eyes locked in a never-ending battle to see who would look away first. It was Kageyama, as Noya looped an arm around his neck and cheered.

His fathers began to speak, but Hinata interrupted them.

"Every summer vacation. I get six weeks unless there's a training camp for volleyball. I'll practice with you guys and do any competitions. I can take time off school to go to bigger competitions if I need to. I want to skate and play volleyball."

Yuri smirked, but it wasn't a smug grin like he had won. It was almost kind.

"Cолнышко, when is summer break? These two are too old to train you correctly. I'll make sure to be here so they don't throw out their backs."

His words were followed by a string of protests, and Hinata couldn't help but laugh. Both of his families were together now. He could be with both of them.

"Hinata!"

Before he could do anything other than stand to see who had called him, he was trampled to the ground by his team. Kuroo and Lev joined in on the fun, prompting some of the other Nekoma players to join in.

It felt good. He liked being surrounded by so much love.

Later, as they all packed up to leave and Hinata was done giving his fathers a teary goodbye, Hinata grabbed Kageyama.

They had both packed before the competition. Hinata, in case he had to leave for good. He didn't want to have to face his teammates any longer than necessary. He didn't know why Kageyama did it.

"Hinata, you really do look good in red." Kageyama whispered as they walked down an empty hallway.

"Thanks," He paused. Should he even bring it up? Would that seem pushy?

His thoughts were interrupted by a gentle hand under his chin. It was so soft it couldn't possibly be Kageyama. But when he looked up, it was undeniably him.

"Can I kiss you?"

It all seemed too gentle. Too soft. It wasn't Kageyama at all, but it was all too much like him at the same time.

"God, yes."

And so they kissed.

It wasn't magical like in the movies, but it was soft and sweet. He felt like he was floating and the only thing anchoring him to reality was the place where their lips touched.

Hinata moved his arms to loop around Kageyama's neck, bringing him in even closer. Kageyama settled his hands on Hinata's hips. It was too much and not enough.

As they pulled apart, faces red and breaths quickened, Hinata smiled.

It hadn't been perfect, but it had been oh so them.

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TRANSLATIONS

oгонь = flame/light

Cолнышко = sunshine