What was he hoping to accomplish? Let Hinata trail after Kageyama like a puppy. Let Kageyama be ungrateful for simple advice. Let them...
Alone.
Just let it alone.
The mantra repeats through his head all afternoon. And evening. Through the morning practice. If he's snapping more than usual? Avoiding the Monster Pair? Nerves. Easy to explain, with Tokyo coming up.]
[ Tobio's not surprised by the lack of response from Tsukishima last night. But he is... concerned (?) by the amount of dark energy exuding from the taller man during this morning's practice.
But instead of asking Tsukishima about it during practice, Tobio decides it can wait until after. Tobio has the consideration not to corner Tsukishima in front of everyone, at least.
So once they've changed out of their gym clothes, Tobio waits for Tsukishima by the locker room. ]
[ Tobio frowns because even he knows Tsukishima is obviously Not Fine. And that this may have something to do with their conversation from the other day. ]
Not until you tell me what's wrong. [ He has a weird way of showing it but Tobio does care, okay! ]
[The yell has gotten attention. Sugawara and Asahi stand at the school door. Looking back at their Juniors, concern etched on both faces.
Tsukki spins.
What this is? It's a disaster. Everything he's been trying to shove back about to painted across the whole school. Because the King can't. Mind. His. Business.]
[ Tobio straightens, glaring back at Tsukishima. Shut up?? That doesn't answer any of Tobio's questions at all.
He belatedly realizes they have an audience, jumping a bit from the sound of Suga-senpai's voice when he suddenly asks if everything's alright. Tobio gives a stiff nod as an answer, which means not really but they'll handle it. Hopefully.
After giving a short respectful bow to their senpais, Tobio stalks towards Tsukishima, nudging at his arm so that they can walk back to their school's main building together. The path to their classrooms are in the same direction after all. ]
Sorry. [ Tobio mumbles, not having meant to embarrass Tsukishima in front of their teammates. ]
[ This also explains how Tsukishima knows who Hinata likes (probably, but still up for debate), since one can't help but observe their crush closely. ]
I consider both of you as my friends.
[ Yes, even you, Tsukishima. Because of club and tutoring, there's literally no one else Tobio has hung out with as much as he has with them.
But what he's also trying to say is that even if Hinata might like him, Tobio would only still see him as a friend.
And with that said, he pats Tsukishima on the shoulder before walking ahead. ]
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Clicking his tongue, Tsukki snaps the phone off.
What was he hoping to accomplish? Let Hinata trail after Kageyama like a puppy. Let Kageyama be ungrateful for simple advice. Let them...
Alone.
Just let it alone.
The mantra repeats through his head all afternoon. And evening. Through the morning practice. If he's snapping more than usual? Avoiding the Monster Pair? Nerves. Easy to explain, with Tokyo coming up.]
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But instead of asking Tsukishima about it during practice, Tobio decides it can wait until after. Tobio has the consideration not to corner Tsukishima in front of everyone, at least.
So once they've changed out of their gym clothes, Tobio waits for Tsukishima by the locker room. ]
Hey. [ He calls out. ] Are... you okay?
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Exactly what he did not need.
And Yamaguchi's gone ahead to talk to Yachi. There's not even a buffer. Sighing, Tsukki shifts his bag straps.]
If I say 'Fine,' you're not going away, are you.
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Not until you tell me what's wrong. [ He has a weird way of showing it but Tobio does care, okay! ]
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I already told you.
And since you aren't going to do anything about it - Excuse me.
[With that he steps around Kageyama.
Or tries to, anyway.]
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What do you mean I'm not doing anything about it? I'm right here.
[ He's trying to help, trying to listen. He wants to be a good friend, alright?? ]
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[Damn Kageyama and his reflexes. Tsukki nearly trips over him.
The glare could melt steel.]
Don't worry about me, all right? I'm not the one you need to talk to.
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[ Can't you see he's confused, Tsukishima!!
Wait-- The fuck. Is he talking about Hinata? ]
I already told you there's nothing there.
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[It comes out hissing. Venomous. More than Tsukki mean to show.
This time there's a push past Kageyama. Before he uses the two brain cells in his head.]
I have class.
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Hold up. Does this mean--? ]
Wait! [ He shouts, hoping that's enough to stop the taller man from running away from whatever this is. ] Is it Hinata?
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Tsukki spins.
What this is? It's a disaster. Everything he's been trying to shove back about to painted across the whole school. Because the King can't. Mind. His. Business.]
Shut up, Kageyama.
[It isn't an answer. It isn't a denial, either.]
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He belatedly realizes they have an audience, jumping a bit from the sound of Suga-senpai's voice when he suddenly asks if everything's alright. Tobio gives a stiff nod as an answer, which means not really but they'll handle it. Hopefully.
After giving a short respectful bow to their senpais, Tobio stalks towards Tsukishima, nudging at his arm so that they can walk back to their school's main building together. The path to their classrooms are in the same direction after all. ]
Sorry. [ Tobio mumbles, not having meant to embarrass Tsukishima in front of their teammates. ]
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[Fortunately, the older students are letting Tsukki and Kageyama settle it.
For now.
Tsukki stares straight ahead. Weighing the limited, terrible options.]
If I answer you, will you leave me alone?
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[ Well, maybe.
It depends on the answer.
Tobio will try to keep his word though. ]
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It's Hinata.
Have a good day.
[Tsukki stops. Waiting for his unwanted company to keep walking, without much hope.
No way he's getting away with just that.
Is he?]
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He gives the taller man an unreadable look. ]
Since when?
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Indecipherable for indecipherable.]
Since when is this leaving me alone?
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At least things are slowly making sense. ]
It's just. I had no idea.
[ Well, a lot of things can get past you, Tobio... No surprise there. ]
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That was the idea.
[Because if Tsukki didn't admit it, he didn't have to deal with it.
Foolproof plan.]
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I consider both of you as my friends.
[ Yes, even you, Tsukishima. Because of club and tutoring, there's literally no one else Tobio has hung out with as much as he has with them.
But what he's also trying to say is that even if Hinata might like him, Tobio would only still see him as a friend.
And with that said, he pats Tsukishima on the shoulder before walking ahead. ]
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Then as a friend, I'm asking you not to say anything.
[It's a risk, and maybe Tsukki shouldn't even have said that much. Kaeyama Tobio is not a good liar.
But maybe it won't be so much a lie as omission.]
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That might be difficult but not impossible. Tobio just has to watch what he says, unlike... what he normally does. ]
I won't tell him. [ Not on purpose, at least. ]