The 'Almighty' King

Heart-to-Heart

Kageyama's POV 
I turned my body to look at Hinata who was shifting in my bed trying to sit up. Pushing Shinryaku off me, I stood to help him. Once he was sat up, I sat set to him and he looked at me, instantly frowning.
"Why are you crying?...." his voice was so soft. I'd missed it so much. Just hearing his quiet tone as I felt his fingers brush against my cheek. I couldn't help myself. I leaned into the touch as I gently placed my hand over his his and closed my eyes. I couldn't to lie to him. Not anymore. My body wouldn't bring myself to do so... 
"Too much is going on and it's overwhelming me..." I admitted, opening my eyes as a few more tears slipped down my cheeks. 
"Talk to me Tobio.... I'll listen." 

He'd listen? Would he? We're not even together he has no obligation to do so. In reality he should be trying to get out of this house as soon as possible. So the fact that he wasn't gave me small hope. I just hope it's not fake. 
But I didn't want to talk just yet. I was still scared to. Afraid that he'd just shove me to one side and leave me to rot. Like he should've done from the start... 
He must have noticed my hesitation because the next thing I knew I was being gently pushed to lie down, my head resting on Hinata's chest - his gentle heartbeat loud and clear in my ear. It was soothing. Without thinking I shifted, lying between Hinata's legs and wrapping my arms around his waist, his heartbeat still in my ear. He didn't shove me or stop me and I was thankful for it. But what made it even better was feeling his gentle touch once more. Feeling his fingers gently running through my hair like they used to. His nose was buried in my hair as he stroked it. I couldn't help but let out a satisfied sigh. I've missed this. I've missed it all. 

But I knew I had to explain now. "I'm scared Hinata..." I suddenly spoke. It was so quiet compared to normal but right now I didn't feel like using my angry voice. And besides, I could loosen up around Hinata. He's like the only one that hasn't judged me for it. 
"What are you scared of?" He replied to me. His voice was equally soft which calmed my nerves. 
"I'm scared that everything that's happening right now is all just some dream or a made up reality... Like if I leave the room or leave you alone for one second you'll run from me... And I'll be alone again.... I don't want that.." I explained. 

"I guess I understand that... We haven't spoken for three months and this is what it's come to?.... Honestly I'm afraid too..." Hinata said making me look up at him. 
"Why are you afraid?" 
"After what I've done... I've been so selfish. You needed me back then and what did I do?... I left you on that roof top... For all I knew you could've ended yourself right then and there...." 
His answer shocked me. It's true I wanted to jump. I was so broken that day I didn't think I could live another day. 
Lying my head back against his chest again I replied. 
"I wanted to you know... After you slammed the roof door behind you I collapsed. I was so close..." 
"Oh...." 
"But I'm still here. Even though I made my chest look worse I'm still here. I'm still alive." 
"I know but I don't think I could've lived with myself if I suddenly heard that you'd jumped off the roof that day... I'd have torn myself to pieces." 
I fell silent after that. I knew we needed to talk this out. But it was really hard. 
"But I didn't. And we returned. Granted not in the way we expected but we're back. The freak duo-" 
"It's not the same Tobio.... It won't ever be the same..." 
"I understand that... But... does it have to be the same?.... Can't we evolve?... The same way the quick did?" 

Hinata went quiet after that. He was probably thinking and I guess it made sense as to why. I felt his head move above me before feeling fingers start to mess with the sun-shaped earring I had in my ear still. "You never took it off?..." 
"How could I? It was the only thing I had that made me feel like there was still something..." 
"I thought it was just me..." 
"What do you mean?" 
"I couldn't stop messing with mine. Every night I used to look at old pictures of us whilst I messed with the crown..." 
"Really?" 
"Mhm..." 

I couldn't help but let a small smile cross my lips at this. It wasn't just me that was lonely. He'd missed me too. We went silent again after that for about an hour. My eyes were closed and the sound of his heartbeat almost lulled me to sleep. But before I drifted, I remembered the arrangement I'd made with Sugawara. 
"Shouyo?..." I asked quietly, a little happy when I was greeted with a hum. "Do you want to come with me in an hour or so to see Suga and Daichi?" 
"What do you mean?" 
"Noya added them back to the chat when Ennoshita threatened Tanaka and Suga told us t meet up with him to talk for a bit." 
"Sure. I've missed them. I hope they're doing well in college." He sounded like he'd cheered up a little hearing this which made me happy. 

I just hope this time it lasted. I couldn't deal with a separation like that again. It hurt too much. 
"Okay." I lifted my head, looking at Hinata's soft features. He looked back down at me, his bronze eyes no longer dull but instead holding that warm glow that I've missed so much. I moved my arms from his waist and slowly kneeled up, hovering over him. He kept looking at me, almost as if he refused to look away from me. And it made my stomach twist with butterflies. I could feel my head lowering, a hand moving to gently caress his cheek. I watched him nuzzle into my hand, his gaze not leaving mine. And soon enough both of our eyes were closed as our lips gently touched.... 

And the burning in my chest finally burst.