The 'Almighty' King

Unfortunate Misunderstanding - Part 3

Hinata's POV
I lost him. I chased him. I tried to reach him but it didn't work. And now I've lost him. So here I am, on the roof in the worst state possible. My body was shaking and my eyes burned from the tears but it didn't stop. I'd lost him. And now he wouldn't come back.
"I d-didn't even get the chance to e-explain..."

I sobbed for I don't know how long, frowning out everything until I stopped. I looked up and was about to leave, turning my body about to get up until I froze. My eyes fell upon that ocean blue once again. Fresh tears pricked made their way out as I saw him staring back. He looked stiff. He looked conflicted and almost like he was physically fighting with himself. But he was still. He didn't move. He simply stared. He looked back at me with his own tears.
I wanted to say something but the words were stuck. My mouth felt dry and even I didn't dare move. All we did was stare from a distance. Contemplating. But what else could we do? He was scared I was going to leave I was scared to see him run again. But he never did run. But rather he finally moved. One step towards me. Then another. And another.
I was unaware of my own body moving. I had shifted and stood. Moved away from the edge of the roof and was getting closer to him. One step after another until the both of us collided with each other.
We embraced each other tightly, silently sobbing against each other.

"I-I'm sorry Kageyama. It was an accident. I-I was pushed and I had n-no control. It wasn't what you thought at all. I promise." I began to cry out, clutching his shirt tighter.
"I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have ran. I should've let you explain earlier." His voice was quiet but I heard it. We stayed as we were in silence after that. We didn't care that we should've been in lesson right now. We just stayed on the rooftop in each other's arms refusing to move. Even if we wanted to our bodies didn't budge. But neither of us minded. We just stayed as we were. That was enough.
But good things come to an end. That's the rule. Kageyama slowly straightened up and broke the hug, his cheeks red and tear-stained just as mine were.
"I-I didn't think you'd-" I started until my eyes landed on something. Something on his neck.
"Kageyama... w-who gave you that?" I asked hesitantly, hiding my anger as I stared and pointed at the near purple hickey residing just below his jaw.

His hand flew over it instantly and he paled. That just made me feel worse. I could already feel the fresh tears in my eyes.
"Who. Gave you. That hickey? Kageyama." I spoke, trying to hold a stern tone but it was shaky.

"I-I.... um-" he hesitated. Why the hell is he hesitating?! He shouldn't be fucking hesitating! What the hell?!
"ANSWER ME DAMNIT!" I snapped, frustrated and annoyed.
"Do you really want to know the truth? Because I can assure you, you won't like it." He finally replied, removing his hand to show it again.

That made my stomach twist and I felt physically sick. He wouldn't. There's no way. Not if he reacted the way he did with my mistake.
"Just tell me Kageyama." I spoke coldly, surprising evening myself.

"Zanko did it."
What?...

What?!

"WHAT?!" I yelled, gripping Kageyama's collar harshly.
"You better fucking explain yourself or so help me we're over!" I knew I was going to regret saying that but I couldn't think properly. What the hell is wrong with me?!

"It was to protect you okay?!" He suddenly yelled back at me, gripping my wrists.

"Protect me?! I call bullshit!"

"I'm being serious! Zanko and Xander have been pressuring me and blackmailing me. If they couldn't use my body to satisfy themselves then they threatened to hurt you and I wasn't going to let that happen. It isn't the first time this has happened but I didn't say anything because I was protecting you! Don't you get that?!"

My eyes widened and my breathing hitched. "You must be joking- there's no way-" I was interrupted when he continued to explain.
"Don't you remember last year when you were beaten by the two just before practice? That was because I told them no. I refused to let them use me. But once the whole court case was closed I gave up. They continued. They used my own words against me and I gave in. I finally let them use me because I hated seeing you hurt."

Memories of that day came flooding back and I almost choked from lack of air. "B-but why? You don't have to sell yourself j-just to protect me Kageyama. Why did you let this get to you? Why didn't you tell me? Just why?! That's all I want to know! Why would you do this?!"

I finally let go of Kageyama's collar as his hands slipped from my wrists.
"You really want to know why?..." he mumbled, no longer looking at me. I wanted to force him to face me but my body wouldn't let me. So I stayed as I was.
"Of course I want to know why. If I don't know I can't help you Tobio. After what you did for me last year I could never repay you for that so let me help. Let me know why. Please...."
my voice had calmed down and was quieter now. But I waited with baited breath as he inhaled and exhaled heavily, preparing to answer.

"It's because... I don't care anymore... I shouldn't even be here right now... I shouldn't even be in this school. I shouldn't be beside you right now. I should be locked away where I can't hurt anyone else... I shouldn't even be on the face of this planet anymore... so I don't care what happens to me. All I care about is that.... you're safe. If that means my body is being used by others to protect you from physical abuse then so be it..."