日食 eclipse. || tsukihina

五

Hinata's POV

          I walked with Tsuki into the gym, and everyone was staring at us again. I just looked down and went to an empty corner to stretch.

          That day was better. I figured it was because he occupied my thoughts all day. I sighed softly to myself. I shouldn't have been thinking about him that way. Just because he said he cared about me, that doesn't mean he liked me. He did cuddle me the night before though. Did that actually matter though? He was just being nice and trying to comfort me. He was straight anyways. He'd never like me. Would he? No. There's a difference between genuine love and pity. I couldn't help but tell myself it was that he liked me though. It made me feel good.

          "Hinata. Are you okay? You look a little lost in thought over there."

          I turn my head to see Suga crouching down next to me.

          I laugh a bit, "Yeah. I'm fine Suga," I rub the back of my neck and stand up.

          Just then Coach Ukai comes in and tells everyone to line up for spikes.

          "Hey, Hinata. Aren't you gonna be hot in a sweatshirt?" Tanaka questions me.

          "No. I'll be fine," I smile.

          It was extremely hot, but I'd rather be hot than be questioned for what I do to myself. No one knew except Tsuki, who'd found out only minutes earlier. I didn't want to worry people with my own problems. It was bad enough that I burdened my own mother with my crazy. I know she didn't look at me as anything other than he child, whom she loves deeply, but it hurt so much to see her hurt because I can't let go of some stupid trauma.

It's not stupid. What you went through something that no person should, let alone a child.

I always argued with that voice in my head. Honestly, it was the only reason I didn't blame myself for absolutely everything that happened to me. Any time I did, that voice would come back to put some sense into my head.

          We did practice sets against each other today, and before I knew it, practice was over, which I was oddly relieved for. I was exhausted, and I could feel my bandage sliding around, indicating they needed to be changed once again.

          "Don't forget about the practice match with Nekoma, guys. We leave first thing after school on Monday. Do NOT be late! Dismissed," Coach Ukai says before leaving.

          "Right!"

          I went to change, and when I came back everyone was gone... except Tsuki.

          "You waited for me? You didn't have to do that" I walked up, keeping my head down.

          "Walk and talk. It's already cold. They say it's supposed to snow tonight, and yes I waited. I thought since it's Friday... m-maybe we could hang out."

          He stuttered again. I looked up to see him looking the other direction. It wasn't in his nature to stutter around anyone. Maybe it was an old nervous habit, but it didn't seem like it.

          "Okay. What do you wanna do?" I ask him.

          "Um.. wanna spend the night? We have a movie room at my place, and no one will be home all weekend." He looked down.

          I noticed him twiddling his thumbs. I was confused because we were just hanging out. That's what I thought anyways. No reason to be nervous.

          "Alright, but I need to get some clothes from my place." I answered.

          "Nah don't worry. You can wear some of mine," he laughs.

          I blushed at the thought of me in Tsuki's clothes. I thought his shirts would comfortable since I was so little in comparison to him. They were likely warm too, and smelled good.

If he lets me wear a hoodie I might just die from happiness.

I feel my face start to heat up even more. I couldn't contain the smile that crept upon my face.

          "What are you smiling about, dork?" He grins at me.

          "Nothing. It's nothing!" I avert my eyes.

          "Come on, shortie. We've got a long night full of movies," he laughed lowly.

"Okay. I'm just gonna call my mom and let her know," I told him.

          When we got to his house I practically jumped through the door, it was so cold outside. I couldn't take it anymore.

          "Whoaaa. Someone's excited," Tsuki laughed, "Come on. We can go change then go to the basement. That's where the movie room is," he said and began to lead the way to his room.

          His room was really nice and big. White walls with black and white pictures and paintings. Plants on shelves and some hanging from the ceiling. A guitar in the corner of the room. A study desk. Big, really big bed, with a cute dinosaur plushie right in the center of the pillows. I smiled, and without thinking I picked it up and hugged it like it was mine.

          "You like dinosaurs too huh?" He asked me.

          I turned to face him and looked down at the stuffed animal before nodding.

          "You can have it if you'd like," he laughed.

          I smiled before shaking my head and looking up at him. His back was facing me, and he was looking through his wardrobe.

          "I can't take this. It's yours."

          "I have plenty more. Think of it as my gift to you," he turned and smiled, "Here's some clothes for you. Not too sure they'll fit all that well though."

          He handed me the clothes, and I told him that it was fine. He went to his bathroom, and I changed in his room. The shirt was so big it stopped just above my knees, and the sweatpants fell off as soon as I put them on. I pulled them up and tried to get them to stay a few times before I heard some snickering.

          "I knew you were small, but I didn't realize you were that small," he laughed a bit. "It's fine if you don't sleep with pants. The shirt swallows you up anyways. Let's go."

          He turned and motioned for me to follow him. I quickly grabbed the stuffed animal and followed him to their movie room. It was really nice. They had a really big screen and even a popcorn machine and a drink dispenser. And they had huge beanbags for chairs, bigger than my body. I ran and plopped myself of the center one and got comfy.

          "Nuh uh, shortie. That's my beanbag," he crossed his arms, and I smirked at him.

          Instead of getting up, I purposely wiggled myself into the cushion even more. He let out a low laugh before stepping closer.

          "Alright then. If that's how you want to play," he picked me up without a struggle and sat down before sitting me in between his legs.

          My back was against his chest, and I could feel my body move up and down slightly as he was breathing. I felt myself blush intensely, and I clutched on tighter to the stuffed animal, pulling it into my chest. I buried my face in it and smiled.

          "Okay then. I was thinking we should watch a scary movie," he said. I could only imagine the smirk on his face.

          "W-what?" I jerked my head up.

          "Aww. Don't tell me you're scared," he teased.

          "What?! No. I'm not scared!"

          Despite saying so, I pouted.

          "Okay," he said before starting the movie.

          I was so scared I ended up closing my eyes most of the time. Eventually, I fell asleep to the feeling of two long arms holding me tighter and pulling me closer by each moment. It felt so nice and warm. I didn't want him to let go. Ever.