Hinata and Kageyama started off rough, facing each other on opposing sides of the net, and Hinata eventually losing to the King of the Court. This encounter however fueled each of their desire to win, to stay inside the court as much as they can and win against any opponent they face. Another fateful twist by destiny put them together in one team, Karasuno, which of course did not went how one expected, constantly whining and competing against each other, even accidentally exposing the Vice-principal's toupee in a serve-receive match up. After seeing all this, Karasuno's captain was almost ready to throw the white flag, but the rival duo showed that they do work well together, it even surprised themselves, they were surprised they can actually match each others abilities.

Discovering they work well together was easy, but polishing it and actually playing with each other in a match was the real challenge, Kageyama's intimidating presence proved to be too much at some point for Hinata, who's lack in basic skills pissed Kageyama off, which started a new conflict that riddled Daichi, Karasuno's captain to solve. The only thing that could solve this is that for Kageyama and Hinata to solve this on their own and let their differences be the thing that unites them, so he ordered the two baby crows to spend everyday together, learn things about each other whether or not it is related to playing volleyball, he just wanted the two of them to get along.

The first few days was hard both of them admitted, but the longer their learn about each others quirks the better their relationship become, Asahi and Daichi noticed their rivalry became a nurturing and positive one rather than chaotic and disruptive like it was the first time, they also noticed how both of them can actually talk and be around each other without friction.

Maybe they were really meant to be with each other, one pushing the other to do better, then challenging the other to surpass him. And with that they both saw each other in a different light.

Now, they've been dating for a few weeks now, it's been great, annoying most of the times but great, as Kageyama would describe it, he enjoys buying ice cream cups at the Hill Store after every practice with Hinata, his boyfriend, he always loved the way he carelessly ate and leave some of it on his face, he loves how this air head can be such a sweetheart and innocent but foxy at the same time, he loves how Hinata is just like that, simple yet so fiery it affects not only him but the team.

Hinata on the other hand loves discovering Kageyama was a human after all, all this time he thought he was a robot constructed just to play volleyball in a monstrous level, but being with him and actually being his so called "boyfriend" made him see just how Kageyama's just like him, he loves how Kageyama dozes off in classes and his reactions when seeing his failed exams, he loves how he reacts when he teases him and calls him King of the Court. It annoyed him at first, it annoyed every fiber of his body just thinking about him, but now, knowing him each and every day they are together, he's starting to think he's liking this Kageyama, and has no intentions of letting him go.

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"Wha-What the hell are you looking at?" Kageyama's eyes rested on Hinata as they are walking home, his eyes are gleaming, like they're asking a question.

"Hmmm. Nothing." Hinata simply said and walked faster.

"Air head! What the hell do you want? Just say it!" Kageyama replied matching his pace.

"I said nothing, idiot!" Hinata annoyingly said sticking his tongue out before running off leaving him behind.

"What the hell is up with him?" Kageyama asked himself, he's been noticing Hinata's change in moods this past few days, he continued tracing it back, there has to be a reason. Then it hit him, Hinata's been acting this way ever since that incident with the Captain and Vice-Captain, ever since Hinata saw that sparkly ring Koushi had, "That must be it? Wait, is he jealous? Does he want a ring too?" He asked himself.

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"You finally answered! Thank God! Where are you anyways?" Hinata shot up after the call got finally picked up, he was relaxing on his bed after the practice got cancelled due to a scheduled maintenance and Kageyama pissed him off earlier.

"I, uh, I'm with someone right now, I'm safe, don't worry, 'kay?"

"Well, you've been gone for two days now Kenma, Kuroo's worried sick, he's been calling non-stop this past few days, I'm worried too you know?"

"I'm sorry, Shoyou, I'll explain everything soon, just not know." Kenma said in a calm voice that puts Hinata at ease. "Why'd you call?" He asked after a few seconds of silence, Kenma knew something was wrong.

"Well, i'm having this problem with Kageyama, I just really need to tell someone."

"Yeah? What about?" Kenma said while sighing.

"I dunno, I just think i want our relationship to level up, but there are times that i feel like he's not interested."

"Hmmm."

"So, I kinda got mad at him, especially after what happened with Sawamura-san and Suga-san." Hinata said.

Kenma didn't really wanna get involved as his having problems of his own, So he gave Hinata the safest answer he could give. "Why not you give it a try? If he wont try it, why don't you try it then?"

"Are you kidding! I mean can I actually do that?" Hinata asked, now he's standing by the window.

"Of course, dummy. Relationships works out if the two of you are involved, when both of you feels the same way." Bitterness left Kenma's lips after saying it, he remembered how he and Kuroo's relationship fell apart quickly.

"I guess you're right Kenma, if he won't make the move, then I will!" Hinata jumped almost hitting his head in the ceiling. "Thanks a bunch Kenma, Hey, Where are you anyways? I swea-" Hinata hadn't finished yet when he heard a familiar voice in the background calling out Kenma's name inviting him for dinner. Kenma said his goodbyes right away and promised Hinata he's safe and will come home immediately and asked the favor the tell Akaashi and Kuroo before ending the call.

"I know that voice, where have I hear that voice before?" Hinata asked himself as he lowers his phone and went back to bed.

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"I know, I know Kageyama, I'm sorry, okay?" Koushi patted Kageyama's back in apology as he explained what seems to be happening with him and Hinata.

"It's not that i'm blaming you or anything but." Kageyama drifted off, Koushi swears fire suddenly engulfed the whole gym for a second, Kageyama looks so pissed,

"I really shouldn't have involved you in this, i'm really sorry."

"I think he wants more." Kageyama said, looking in his Vice-Captains eyes, Koushi can see the worry behind it.

"And you think you can't give anymore?"

Kageyama nods. "Not right now anyways, I'm happy at where we are right now. I love him, But I feel like we're rushing into this, and I don't want to ruin things for us by just making hasty decisions."

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"Oy, Kageyama! Can we talk?" Hinata peaking his head in the clubroom waving at Kageyama. Kageyama and Koushi exchanged looks, Koushi just nodded at him so he went to meet Hinata.

"Yeah? What is it? Practice's about to start so make it quick." His own voice surprised him, he was surprised at how cold it was, he lookd at Hinata's shocked reaction too. "What's wrong?" He continued to ask.

"Nothing. I just wanted to give you this, no need for you to be pissed at me." Hinata handed a small box.

He knew it, he knew Hinata would eventually make the move after he did not. And it pains him, It pains him to make a decision, But he knew he have to.

"I can't." Kageyama simply said.

"What? Why not? Look at it!" Hinata said, opening a box revealing two simple but elegant silver rings.

"I said i can't! Not right now. I'm not ready."

"What do you mean not ready? We're dating right? you like me and i like you. Hell we already said I love yous to each other! What hell are you talking about not ready?!" Hinata raised his voice.

"You're rushing into this Hinata, not just because you saw someone giving his boyfriend a ring and declaring they'd be together forever, doesn't mean you can be jealous and do the same! it doesn't work like that, that kind of relationship never last!" Kageyama said turning away from the box like it's poisoning him.

Hinata never replied, instead he looked down, his tears dropping into the ground, quietly sobbing.

"I'm sorry Hinata, you know i love you, but not like this, we can't do it like this, not like how Daichi-san and Koushi-san. We are not like them. We are us, we're different."

Hinata sobbed harder and louder. Kageyama tried to touch Hinata and comfort him, but Hinata flinched and looked at him in the eyes. "You're a jerk! Toying around with me and shit!" He sscreamed as he tossed the box away and ran off with Kageyama stood frozen on his spot.

[Chapter 8|END]