Little By Little

Ch 45: Little By Little End

"So.. Bokuto-San, you're okay now right?" Akaashi casually asks while he wipes the newly-washed dishes.

"mm yeah, the doctor did say I'm oowwkay" Bokuto confidently grinned raising his hand doing an 'ok' sign with his wrist.

"do you wanna talk about it then? With your boyfriend?"

It has been 4 months ever since that Haruki incident. Since then, we never talked about it at all.

I didn't know it at first but I gained this thing called trauma. The doctor I've been visiting for months diagnosed me and said I was traumatized of what happened. The time I turned ice as cold was a turning point that I was officially afraid I will never see the important people in my life ever again and that made me fear Haruki. I was terrified..

But I was blessed with the most comforting people around me.
Akaashi was very understanding and we didn't talk about Haruki since everytime we did, my head starts to feel all fuzzy and I experience THE worst migraine. I have no idea who invented migraine but you shouldn't have!

"Yeah, I'd love to" Bokuto smiled and opened his arms wide for Akaashi to lay on.

"I know you hate Haruki but.. I kind of owe it to him, you know"

"hm? You do?" Bokuto asks while massaging Akaashi's arm as he sits on Bokuto's lap.

"he told you we were childhood friends right? Well, that's true. He's the reason why I started playing volleyball"

"...oh"

"He wanted a basketball on his birthday but his mother misunderstood and instead, she gave him a volleyball. Oh, Haruki was really upset. He hated the ball and called it stupid so many times.. But I tried to cheer him up by learning how to use that volleyball and play it with him. And so.. I did" Akaashi explained while holding his lover's hand.

"so if it wasn't for Haruki.."

"I would've never have gone to Fukurodani and I won't be here with you today at this very moment" Akaashi explained.

"..."

I guess that lessened my hatred by about 1%

"alright I guess I forgive him a bit. But only because you said so! I'm still really mad"

"you're not mad, are you?"

Yeah..

"I'm scared" Bokuto looked down and sighed. Akaashi looked at him and held his chubby cheeks.

"hey, he's never going to bother us again. I'm sure of that.. So, let me be the one to protect you this time"

I was really terrified of Haruki that time..
I didn't realize I was until it was over and I escaped his little trap.

I recovered but only because of one amazing person that saved me from the fear that I let grow in me. I healed.

Little by little.

"heyy, I meant to ask you this 3 months ago but did you rehearse that confession before saying it to me?" Akaashi asked, trying to stop himself from bursting of laughter.

"Aw come on. I was really nervous and I didn't want you to leave me!"

[ 3 months ago, after the incident]

"Akaashi.. I just want you to know that.."

"that..?"

"I.. I like.. Owls?"

"oh.. Cool, I mean I think I do too cus they look a litle like you but um"

"No no no I mean, I saw a poster about it pass by just now. What I meant was.. I am um an eagle"

"..what"

Ugh, I should've written down what to say that time. I was really nervous and Akaashi told me he was flying back to Japan so I had to tell him before he left. Plus, I didn't want him to leave and.. Let's just say I was successful because now, he's here with me.. In USA.

Well, for a few months.. Permission granted by his mother but it's still such a blessing that I get to be with him. I'm so happy.

"Akaashi! You promised me you won't laugh about that!"

"I'm.. I'm so sorry" Akaashi tried to speak but he was laughing his heart out after thinking about Bokuto's nervous confession 3 months ago.

"I love you Akaashi" Bokuto smiled and hugged the boy right next to him.

"I love you too Bokuto-San"

And as time flew by, Akaashi and I let our love grow.

Little by little, we took time to know each other's weaknesses and what makes us glow.

Little by little, we witnessed the world develop a little more each day.

And even though we had to go through those obstacles I never knew I'd even overcome, I'm so glad we went through them because if it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be here right now on the aisle marrying the boy I've always dreamed of living with.

I'm so excited to live with you Akaashi. I know my life is going to be so much better with you. All my waffles would be perfectly cooked, I won't be wearing socks that don't match even though I think they're pretty cute unmatched. I can show off to people the ring I have on my finger then accidentally lose it and find it in the freezer next day..

All I know is that, this was an awesome experience and I don't regret a single second.

And when time comes..
little by little, our hair starts to turn white..

I'll be there to hold your hand, and tell you..

I love you.

END of Little By Little

Thank you so much for reading Little by Little!

As I was writing that ending, the song 'say you won't let go' was playing in my head and it was such a nice scenario. I really hope wattpad adds some option where we can add sound effects. Anywaysss, thank you sm! Thank you for the support, I appreciate it a lot. Stay safe and take care!! I think I'll be inactive for a while but I'll definitely be working on character x reader next time! Thank you. This is luvvmz, saying stay safe and goodbye.