You've got a lot of plans for this place! It'll be so cool hanging out here, you could have friends come to watch games. [ He's getting pretty jealous that he lives too far away to just pop in for random visits, but Bokuto's friendly enough that he'll surely be able to populate his apartment with plenty of warm company.
Handing the scarf over, he smiles up at Bokuto with just a hint of pink dusting his cheeks. ] It did, promise! I... used it a lot during the winter. I hope that's okay!
You're always welcome to drop by whenever you have free time! Just shoot me a message you're coming over to make sure I'm at the apartment! Can't let my guest sit at my doorstep, haha! [That's true, but he'd also love to have Hinata's enthusiasm and brightness fill in the rather dull looking room. Just standing there with his orange hair is a monumental difference! And Bokuto loves that.
His grin eases up into a happy smile- a blush, huh? He doesn't remember seeing Hinata blush ever unless it was from embarrassment when he misses a spike.]
Of course it's fine! That's what the scarf is for! Keep it, [damn, he wants to hug him...] if you like it, that is.
[ The invitation makes him grin, already imagining how much fun it would be to drop in on Bokuto for a weekend here and there. It'll be difficult, of course, because both of them have volleyball as well as other obligations and responsibilities. With the distance between Miyagi and Tokyo, Shoyo's certain that he'll only be able to if he has time off during holidays like he does now.
Still, just being welcome to such an extent makes his heart flutter. Bokuto is so kind and welcoming when others would be more worried about being inconvenienced. ]
Eh, really? Don't you need it? [ Then again, if he only had one scarf and gave it away to Shoyo, he surely would have bought another one soon after. Holding the scarf in both hands and rubbing the material between his fingers, he feels his blush grow hotter at the realization that he really wants to keep it. Maybe it seems trivial, but the memory that comes with being given the scarf is precious, too! It was when they'd discussed dating and Bokuto had accepted Shoyo despite mentioning he liked guys. ] I-I'd really like to keep it, if you're sure it's okay! That night was important to me.
[They'd find a way to make it work. The saying goes 'where there's a will, there's a way'. And visiting during the holidays isn't bad at all. There's always something going on in the town where they can go, spend time, and have some fun. Bokuto would be lying through his teeth if he ever said that Hinata didn't grow on him, in an unexpected way, ever since their chat back at Nationals. He's not sure how it happened but the boy's brightness is infectious and Bokuto just wants to spend more and more time with him.
...was this a crush?
His train of thought is interrupted with Hinata speaking again and he nods.]
I am 100% sure you can keep it! I have another one just like that. [Well, not exactly but very similar.] I'm glad I could've helped you out then. [He gives Hinata's hair a ruffle.]
Now settle in and rest a bit before we go out for that food and sight seeing!
Thanks, senpai! [ He grins brightly and slings the scarf around his neck, laughing because the spring weather is definitely getting too warm to wear a scarf. Still, the soft knit of it feels nice whether or not he can wear it for longer than a few minutes without having to take it off to let his neck cool down. The blush doesn't help with his temperature, either.
It doesn't take long for him to settle in, given that he'd only brought one bag, but he decides to change into pants for going out to dinner. He's not expecting anything fancy, but it's probably better to wear jeans than shorts, right? Once he's finished, he wanders to Bokuto's room to see if he's ready, too. ] Wanna go out now?
[He doesn't correct Hinata that he's not his senpai anymore (being out of high school and all) because it sounds so nice! If not during this spring anymore, there will be other winters to come where Hinata can use the scarf. And he still thinks that the blush is cute on him.
Bokuto doesn't have much to do with his outfit- he just ditches the jacket because it's hot, and changes shirt into a more fitting one. Wallet, keys and phone-] Yep! We need that dinner! [He heads out of the room, grin on his face as always.] Want to bring it over here or eat out? We'll get all kinds of stuff! [Bokuto exclaims, pulling on the shoes, again. He's not leaving his guest hungry while he's over.]
[ In his eyes, Bokuto will always be a senpai of volleyball. In the short times that they've had together, he's learned a lot from the spiker and been instilled with more confidence thanks to his encouragement. He's glad that they're able to build more of a friendship outside of the court, now, too, even if it's a little late considering one of them is in high school and the other is going on to bigger and better things.
The question is a good one, and he actually considers it while toeing on his shoes and following Bokuto back out of the apartment's front door. ] Maybe we should get a bunch of different stuff and bring it back here? That way, we can eat a lot and comfortably pass out after! [ He grins up at Bokuto, steps exceptionally bouncy as they walk side-by-side. ] And, and! That way, We can share more of the foods you love so I can try them all.
[Honestly, having Hinata look up to him was inspiring for him as it was for Hinata. He's not sure why or how but knowing that his play will make Hinata excited and happy, made him work even harder in volleyball. The boy was a true savior when he showed up at that match with 'Way of the Ace' shirt. He can't afford to goof around anymore.
It's never late to establish a friendship though. Not in Bokuto's opinion at least.]
Ohhh! Excellent idea! As expected of my best pupil! [Hinata gets a brief, wild hair ruffle as they head out.] We'll get everything then! Gyoza, meatbuns, takeout sushi, dumplings, takoyaki and then dango for deseert! It's a celebration!
[It sounds like a lot, but Bokuto's sure they'll eat all of it during the night as they hang out.]
[ It sounds like a lot, but not at all in a bad way! Shoyo's mouth hangs open for a moment as he considers such a feast, already drooling at the names alone. Bokuto has good taste in things other than sports and t-shirts. His presence being considered worthy of celebration makes him feel a little sheepish, but also he can't help beaming at the thought. If Bokuto was that happy to have him here, then there's no reason to be shy! ]
Hm? That's a hard one! [ He's never been a picky eater, though he's trying to keep a more well-rounded diet lately with focus on the right kinds of food to help his body before and after training. ] Um, I really like all of those things! My mom's egg on rice is the best, but that's not a special food. What about you, Bokuto-san?
[They'll eventually eat all of it! Especially if they plan on marathoning movies the entire nights. Hinata coming over, for the first time, IS a celebration! Especially because this is first time Bokuto's having guests in general (next time might not be as tidy...).]
Oooh! We can make that in the morning! I think I have eggs. [And his mom left him rice cooker because of course he has to have one. He can't cook, but he can dump rice and water in the cooker and he won't starve.] Me? I LOVE barbecue! Hot from the grill! 's expensive tho, haha. One day! I'll treat you to ALL the meat there is!
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Handing the scarf over, he smiles up at Bokuto with just a hint of pink dusting his cheeks. ] It did, promise! I... used it a lot during the winter. I hope that's okay!
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His grin eases up into a happy smile- a blush, huh? He doesn't remember seeing Hinata blush ever unless it was from embarrassment when he misses a spike.]
Of course it's fine! That's what the scarf is for! Keep it, [damn, he wants to hug him...] if you like it, that is.
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Still, just being welcome to such an extent makes his heart flutter. Bokuto is so kind and welcoming when others would be more worried about being inconvenienced. ]
Eh, really? Don't you need it? [ Then again, if he only had one scarf and gave it away to Shoyo, he surely would have bought another one soon after. Holding the scarf in both hands and rubbing the material between his fingers, he feels his blush grow hotter at the realization that he really wants to keep it. Maybe it seems trivial, but the memory that comes with being given the scarf is precious, too! It was when they'd discussed dating and Bokuto had accepted Shoyo despite mentioning he liked guys. ] I-I'd really like to keep it, if you're sure it's okay! That night was important to me.
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...was this a crush?
His train of thought is interrupted with Hinata speaking again and he nods.]
I am 100% sure you can keep it! I have another one just like that. [Well, not exactly but very similar.] I'm glad I could've helped you out then. [He gives Hinata's hair a ruffle.]
Now settle in and rest a bit before we go out for that food and sight seeing!
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It doesn't take long for him to settle in, given that he'd only brought one bag, but he decides to change into pants for going out to dinner. He's not expecting anything fancy, but it's probably better to wear jeans than shorts, right? Once he's finished, he wanders to Bokuto's room to see if he's ready, too. ] Wanna go out now?
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Bokuto doesn't have much to do with his outfit- he just ditches the jacket because it's hot, and changes shirt into a more fitting one. Wallet, keys and phone-] Yep! We need that dinner! [He heads out of the room, grin on his face as always.] Want to bring it over here or eat out? We'll get all kinds of stuff! [Bokuto exclaims, pulling on the shoes, again. He's not leaving his guest hungry while he's over.]
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The question is a good one, and he actually considers it while toeing on his shoes and following Bokuto back out of the apartment's front door. ] Maybe we should get a bunch of different stuff and bring it back here? That way, we can eat a lot and comfortably pass out after! [ He grins up at Bokuto, steps exceptionally bouncy as they walk side-by-side. ] And, and! That way, We can share more of the foods you love so I can try them all.
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It's never late to establish a friendship though. Not in Bokuto's opinion at least.]
Ohhh! Excellent idea! As expected of my best pupil! [Hinata gets a brief, wild hair ruffle as they head out.] We'll get everything then! Gyoza, meatbuns, takeout sushi, dumplings, takoyaki and then dango for deseert! It's a celebration!
[It sounds like a lot, but Bokuto's sure they'll eat all of it during the night as they hang out.]
What's your favorite food? We'll get that too!
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Hm? That's a hard one! [ He's never been a picky eater, though he's trying to keep a more well-rounded diet lately with focus on the right kinds of food to help his body before and after training. ] Um, I really like all of those things! My mom's egg on rice is the best, but that's not a special food. What about you, Bokuto-san?
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Oooh! We can make that in the morning! I think I have eggs. [And his mom left him rice cooker because of course he has to have one. He can't cook, but he can dump rice and water in the cooker and he won't starve.] Me? I LOVE barbecue! Hot from the grill! 's expensive tho, haha. One day! I'll treat you to ALL the meat there is!