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Oikawa just stood there. He couldn't bring himself to force out any words as he stared at the orange head. The person’s face in front of him started to slowly mirror his expression. They were suddenly both covered in cold sweat. “Ch-Ch-Chibi-chan?” he finally manages to choke out, though barely audible. It’s a shock Hinata even heard the words, but he did. “What are you doing here?”
“Shouldn’t I be the one asking you what you’re doing at my house, Grand King?!” Hinata yelped, looking like he was on the verge of tears.
“Oh, your house.” Oikawa paused until it sank in. “Your house!”
“Tooru!” he heard his mom call. “Is everything alright?” He honestly couldn’t answer. The last person on earth he expected to see was staring him right in the face. Ever since Karasuno defeated his team, Oikawa hasn’t been able to get Hinata out of his head. Well, not that he didn’t think about Hinata on a regular basis - because he was considered a rival of course! He couldn’t help but think that Hinata was increasingly on his mind more and more every day. Maybe it was because he did the final blow. Now that he looks closer… was Hinata sick? He looked like he was on the verge of passing out.
“Ayame!” a voice shouted from inside the house. “Is that you?” A woman with familiar bright orange hair suddenly stood beside Hinata. She was a bit taller than Hinata, but other than that, they looked pretty much the same. His sister?
“Rin!” Oikawa heard his mom scream and ran up to hug the female Hinata look-alike. Ah, no, his mom. She looked so young and so cute, he could see now why Hinata was so adorable. Wait! Hinata!? Adorable!? What was he thinking?!
“Oh! This must be Tooru,” the Hinata look-alike looked up at him. “I’m Hinata Rin, but you can call me Rin. I’m one of your mom’s childhood friends. It’s nice to finally meet you, Tooru.”
Oikawa immediately snapped out of it and shot one of his signature smiles. He swore he saw Hinata cringe for a second. “The pleasure is all mine Rin-san.”
“I wish you had brought him sooner, Ayame. So polite and handsome too,” Rin said excitedly to his mother.
“Careful Rin. You’ve barely known the monster for a day.”
“Mom!” Oikawa clutched his chest as if he was in pain. “I’m still your son you know.”
“Which is why I have learned to accept the monster you have become,” she beamed. He swore Iwa-chan’s treatment of him was inspired by his mother’s.
His mom looked down and smiled gently. “So this must be Shouyou.”
“Oh dear, has Shouyou not even greeted you guys yet?” Rin sighed. Hinata still looked like he was in shock. “Shouyou!” Hinata jumped and turned to Rin. “I told you to go and greet our guests.”
“Ah, Rin-san, it's okay really.” Oikawa held his hands up. “There really doesn’t need to be any formalities between me and Chibi-chan.”
“Chibi-chan?” Rin and his mom said in unison.
“Ah yeah, Chi- Hinata-san and I played volleyball together. On different teams of course! Isn’t that right Chibi-...” Oikawa turned around to have the door slammed right in his face “ –chan?” There was a moment of silence until they heard Hinata screaming from inside, panicking about the Grand King being at his house.
“Ah, it seems your son does know my Tooru,” his mom pointed to the door. “See Rin, that’s a spot on reaction to him.”
“Mom!” Oikawa screamed.
Oikawa remembered the day when his mom walked in grinning like a teenage girl who had just met their idol. That was probably the beginning of all of this. He and his dad were a bit scared by how jolly she had seemed. She had smiled while cleaning, while cooking, even while talking to their neighbor. And she hated him! Finally, over dinner, his Dad finally decided to ask the long thought of question.
“Honey.” His mom looked up at them. ”You’re in such a good mood today, is there any reason why?”
Her smile grew wider. “Ah, I recently met back up with my childhood sweetheart.”
“I see, well-…..Your what!?” Tooru suddenly found his food more interesting.
“I guess it was only a matter of time. I mean, we are soul mates.”
“Soul mates! What about me?!”
“What about you? It’s not like you can compare to her.” Oikawa imagined an arrow pierce through his father. His mother could be so cold sometimes. Wait.
“Her?”
“Yeah, my childhood friend Rin,” her smile softened. “We used to be inseparable in high school. After the first few years of college we lost contact. I’m actually going to visit her this weekend and I want her to meet you, Tooru. She also has a son and daughter she wants me to meet. So what do you say?”
His team was already out of the volleyball championships since Karasuno defeated them. It wasn’t necessary to go to volleyball practice anymore, but he still liked going. His studies were fine so he never had a reason not to go… “Sorry mom, but-” Her smile was getting bigger, but the aura building around her was demonic. He stopped himself where he was. Oikawa Tooru’s nasty personality that his teammates went on about was nothing compared to his mother’s. “I would love to go with you.”
And that’s the story of how Oikawa Tooru ended up eating lunch at Hinata Shouyou’s house.
Despite the nice atmosphere their moms were setting, it didn’t dissolve the tension between Oikawa and Hinata. To have to sit down and eat lunch with the person that aided in your team’s defeat… They even won the finals against Shiratorizawa! That just pissed Oikawa off even more. Something clicked in him then. “Hey Chibi–chan?” Everyone became silent and looked at Oikawa. “Aren’t you supposed to be in Tokyo right now with your team?”
Hinata face became straight and hints of anger began to seep into it. “We made it to the quarterfinals, and then…”
“Oh, I see.” Oikawa took another bite. “I don’t know why, but for some reason I’m even more pissed now.” Hinata looked up at Oikawa in shock. “I mean, beating us and then declaring you're going to win championships.” Oikawa started eating faster. “At least win, stupid!”
Hinata stood up and slammed his hands on the table. “We’re not going to lose next time! Not even to you, Grand King. We’ll beat the Inter-High and make it to the Championships and win!”
Oikawa stood and pointed his chopsticks a Hinata. “Oi! Don’t take Aoba Jōhsai so lightly Chibi-chan! We’re coming back for our revenge.”
“I won’t lose!” Hinata smiled back fiercely, feeling pumped, and Oikawa grinned back. It was like they had some understanding pass between them.
“Hinata, you’re a part of Karasuno?” Oikawa’s mom asked. They had completely forgotten they weren’t alone. “If I remember correctly, Karasuno defeated Aoba Jōhsai. But wow, you guys even won the Inter–High and proceeded to the quarterfinals in Nationals. Seems you’ve got a little champion yourself, Rin.“
“Seems you do too. Talking so passionately about it, I can just imagine how amazing Tooru must be on the court.” Rin giggled.
“I guess I’m okay.“ Oikawa laughed sheepishly and sat down. He couldn’t help but feel modest and embarrassed in front of Rin - especially after that little show he and Hinata had just put on for them.
“You’re kidding, right Grand King?” Oikawa looked up to Hinata. “You’re amazing! I mean your serves are like Wham! Whoosh! and Bam! And your passes are like Whoosh! Not to forget, you’re really smart too and…” He wasn’t talking in Japanese anymore but Oikawa knew they were very big compliments coming from Hinata. He started to feel a tiny blush form on his face.
“Is that even Japanese?” Oikawa’s mom asked softly.
“No, it’s just how Shouyou explains volleyball,” Rin sighed.
“He’s right though Tooru. Not just anyone gets Best Setter at an Inter–High,” said Ayame.
Hinata fell into his seat and flashed a gorgeous smile. “You got Best–Setter! You really are incredible Oikawa-san!”
Tooru couldn’t hold back the red on his face. Hinata smiling, plus Hinata saying his name, was too much. He looked away and scratched the back of his head nervously. “Thanks.”
This did not go unnoticed by his mother or Rin. Damn these sly women. Rin laughed. “Tooru’s blushing like he was just confessed to.” Hinata ducked down from embarrassment and tried to hide his tainted pink face.
“I am not!” Tooru exclaimed.
“Careful Rin, Hinata’s getting embarrassed too. Look at his face,” Ayame pointed out. “Calling out his love confession like that!” These women had no boundaries.
This is why he was scared to bring anyone but Iwa-chan home. Hinata peeked up and made eye contact with him, but quickly looked down. The pink tint on his face quickly grew red.
‘Just stay calm Tooru, just stay calm. It’s just Hinata. It’s just chocolate brown eyes, boundless energy, fiery orange hair, a smile that brightens anyone's day, Hinata. Argh, I’m doing it again!’ Oikawa internally cried.
“Come on guys, we are just messing with-“ She stopped when she saw her son. Oikawa looked at her and he suddenly felt scared that she had realized… He didn’t know what, but he could see that she had realized something and he just knew that he didn’t want her to.
“Ayame?” Rin looked at her, puzzled.
“Hey Rin.” She smiled at the other woman. “Did you know Tooru is bi?” Hinata’s head shot up while Rin shook her head and smiled.
“Mom!” Oikawa shouted out of embarrassment.
“You would expect him to bring home all kinds of people to introduce to us, but no one. I didn’t even know he had a girlfriend before my sweet grandson told he how she dumped him.”
“Ahh! Mom!” Oikawa couldn’t even look at Hinata, but he definitely felt someone staring at him.
“He’s such a terrible son. So, Rin, does Shouyou bring home any of his girlfriends?”
Tooru felt his heartbeat slow down. ”Ah no, Shouyou is gay, but he’s never brought home a boyfriend before.”
Oikawa’s head snapped towards Hinata who’s face now resembled a tomato. “Can I be excused!?” Hinata shouted, but walked away before his mom could give an answer.
“What was that about?” Rin asked softly.
Oikawa’s mom grinned softly. “You're still as thick–headed as ever I see.”
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
Oikawa blocked out the rest of the conversation. His brain seemed to have forgotten everything else his mom said, because the only thing he could focus on was ‘Shouyou is gay.’ Hinata is gay. This shouldn’t really bother him, but for some reason he was suddenly extremely happy.
“Hey Tooru,” his mother called. “Why don’t you go check on Shouyou?”
“Sure!” He flashed a smile and walked off in the direction Hinata had ran. He eventually came to the very back of the house. Living in the mountains must be nice if you get this view every day, this nice breeze; the perfect place to waste away one’s youth. Oikawa suddenly heard a ball bouncing and looked to his left to see Hinata practicing against a wall. With the net set up, he must practice by himself a lot.
“Chibi-chan!” Oikawa called out. Hinata quickly turned to face Oikawa and gaped at him. In a few mere seconds, the ball bounced off the wall to his face.
“Chibi–chan, you should really be more careful,” Oikawa chuckled as he walked to help Hinata off the ground. Hinata didn’t say anything, probably still a little self-conscious from previous events. What should he do? Oikawa picked up the ball and smiled, knowing the one thing Hinata could never resist. “Hey, Chibi-chan, want me to toss to you?”
Hinata’s face brightened. “Yes!”
It took some time for Oikawa and Hinata to adjust to each other. The first three times Hinata missed each set but soon he was able to sync with him. They were making satisfying quicks, with Hinata’s smile growing wider each time. But the best ones were when Hinata stopped to look at his palm and stare in amazement. “One more!” Hinata probably shouted for the hundredth time.
“Oh no you don’t.” They both turned around to face Rin. “You two have school tomorrow and it's time for Tooru to go.”
Oikawa’s heart fell. He didn’t even notice how dark it had gotten. How long have they been practicing?
“Okay, Rin–san, we’ll be there soon.”
Rin sighed and walked back inside. “I guess that’s it for today Chibi-chan.” Hinata pouted a little and gave him a pair of sad brown eyes. “Chibi–chan?” Oikawa’s voice said with a hint of teasing.
“You know my name isn’t Chibi–chan,” Hinata snapped. “it’s-”
“Hinata Shouyou,” Oikawa interrupted. “I know, but you have no right complaining, calling me Grand King all the time.” Hinata was about to retort, but couldn’t think of anything to say. “But if you hate it,” Oikawa started to close the distance between them. “How about Hina–chan?” Hinata didn’t look at him. “Or Shou–chan?” Oikawa could see Hinata cheeks flaring up. He lowered his lips to his ear. “Or Shouyou..?” he said in his most seductive voice. Hinata suddenly grabbed onto him, flushed in bright red, struggling to steady his breathing. Oikawa took this as a victory, but he wasn’t done yet.
Oikawa couldn’t believe it took him this long to realize.
He straightened his back and looked down at Hinata clinging to him. “But Shou-chan, this isn’t fair.” Hinata peeked up at him. “You have to call me by my name too.”
He never realized why he couldn’t get Hinata out of his head.
“Well, go on.” Oikawa smiled as he wrapped his arms around Hinata.
Why Hinata’s smile always seemed to brighten his day.
“Oikawa-san,” Hinata said softly.
Oikawa shook his head in disapproval. “That’s not good enough, Shou–chan. Say my first name.” He placed his thumb on Hinata lips. His eyelids lowered and he smiled seductively. “Say it.”
Why Hinata was always the first thing that caught his eye.
“T-T-Tooru,” Hinata barely managed to make out, while he panted hard and gripped harder onto Oikawa.
He liked Hinata Shouyou.
“There you go,” he congratulated Hinata and then pulled away. “We better head inside Shou-chan.”
Oikawa gave Hinata, who looked shocked and sad from their separation, a second glance. This isn’t good, he thinks. He really shouldn’t tease the person he likes, but he can’t help but love seeing that expression on Hinata.
Oikawa and Hinata both walked back inside. Rin and his mom were saying their goodbyes. Hinata hasn’t made eye contact with him since they stopped training. “Shou-chan.” Hinata looked up to him. “If you want, I could come over on weekends and toss to you.”
Hinata face lit up. “Will you, Gran...” He paused as Oikawa raised an eyebrow. “Oikawa–san?” Hinata still didn’t call him by his first name, but he’ll let it slide. Oikawa nodded and they exchanged contact information.
“See you next week then Shou–chan!”
He and his mom said their final goodbyes. “Shou-chan?” his mom questioned as soon as they got in the car.
“What about it?” Oikawa asked, staring straight ahead.
“You two seemed to have progressed quickly.”
“You should really learn to stay out of your children’s love lives, Mom.”
“Like you would have even realized your feelings without my help.”
Oikawa couldn’t reply back; he hated admitting she was right. Now that he knew his feelings, the only problem was getting Hinata Shouyou to fall in love with him. He sighed. Easier said than done.