Sorry this took so long! I hope
you like it because I simply adore coach and think he deserves lots of love!
Keishin Ukai – #10 – “I might
have had a few shots.”
“Y/N!!” You jolt out of a deep sleep, startled by banging at
your door and the loud call of your name. Looking at the clock you see it’s
after one in the morning.
“Y/N, are you home?!”
Now that you’re more coherent you finally recognize that
voice; Keishin! Throwing on a robe you hurry to the front door and unlock it.
Opening it, you swiftly pull him in, shutting the door before asking in exasperation,
“Keishin, what in the world are you doing?! Do you know what time it is?”
He takes a step toward you and you notice he’s a bit
unsteady on his feet. Pointing his finger at you, he opens his mouth. “I need
to tell you something.”
“At this hour? Couldn’t it have waited until, oh I don’t know,
when you saw me after school?” You have to get up at the crack of dawn, just
like him you might add, to unlock the gym for your girls.
He’s pacing now, completely ignoring your question. “You know,
I’ve put a lot of thought into this, too much really.” He pauses and
you can see more clearly have inebriated he is. His hazy eyes meet yours as he
goes on, “I’ve decided to just get it over with.”
“What are you talking about?”
Stepping into your space, hands on your shoulders he looks
down at you and you can smell the alcohol on his breath; you really hope he
walked here.
“I’m in love with you.”
Um, what? You take a step back asking, “Keishin, how much
did you have to drink tonight?”
He shrugs. “I might
have had a few shots.”
“More than a few,”
you think but don’t argue the point. He’s leaning more heavily on you now so you
work your way to the couch, sitting down with him and patting his arm.
“I think it would be a good idea for you to sleep this off
here.” He protests weakly as you go to get a spare pillow and blanket, but by
the time you return he’s slumped over, passed out asleep. Smiling fondly at
him, you settle the pillow under his head, tucking his legs up on the couch and
covering him with the blanket.
It must have been some strong sake he had to bring him here
and say what he did which you aren’t even sure he’ll remember in the morning.
Part of you hopes he doesn’t because you’d rather have a love confession be
spoken with a coherent mind, especially from Keishin.
When your alarm goes off you groan; how can four hours feel
like five minutes? Rising you stretch and head to the bathroom. From down the
hall you can hear Keishin moving around in the kitchen, the scent of fresh
coffee wafting towards you. Your business completed, you head towards the
wonderful aroma and are greeted by the sight of a fresh cup on the table,
already creamed and sugared.
Keishin’s back is to you but he mumbles a good morning and
you return the sentiment. He’s probably suffering one hell of a hangover.
Inhaling deeply to enjoy the smell of your favorite brew, you thank him for
making it.
“It’s the least I could do after making an utter ass of myself
last night,” he grumbles, finally turning around with cheeks flushed, this time
from embarrassment instead of alcohol.
You wave your hand. “It wasn’t that bad,” you lie hoping he’s
forgotten the details.
He sets his cup down with a bang startling you. Pushing off
from where he leans on the counter, he closes the distance, drawing you out of
your chair and into his arms. Lips descend to yours, the taste of coffee and
cigarettes lingering.
You clutch his shirt, kissing him back, wondering if maybe
you’re still asleep and dreaming.
Lack of air makes you pull away, but Keishin keeps his hand
on the back of your head, his face close to yours.
“I meant what I said.” His voice is gravelly and he sounds
delicious enough to consume. “It wasn’t drunken talk; it just took me six shots
of sake and two beers to get the guts to tell you. That and Takeda-sensei
pointing out I have no reason to wait telling you the truth.”
He kisses you again, drawing you closer and you melt against
him. The boys and girls will just have to forego morning practice today.
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