Since you asked, how bout some V and X for Asahi :’)

V: Videos (Sending NSFW videos to each other)

Settling onto his futon, Asahi lets out a long breath. Another day filled with little victory and tons of diving receives.

Are we ever gonna get our act together?” he wonders staring at the ceiling. He chuckles at the memories of his high school days, when volleyball was everything and little else mattered. Seems he couldn’t let it go even after his time at Karasuno ended. Glancing to this right, he sees Bokuto snoring with his mouth open while on the next futon over lies Kuroo, hair even messier if that were possible. Never in a million years did Asahi think he’d end up on a team with these two. He’d not even planned to go to college until his aunt surprised him with saying she would fund his education.

The chime of his cellphone draws him out of his musings. Rolling over, he grabs the device, a soft smile presenting itself when he sees her name and face on the lock-screen. Looks like she’s sent him a video message.

Returning to his back, Asahi pops in his earbuds (the wireless kind, a gift from her last Christmas) so as not to disturb his roommates either by getting up to leave or by the volume being too loud.

And boy is he glad he did because from the first words out of her mouth he knows he’s about to feel frustration of a whole different kind.

“Hey baby,” she coos, eyes half hooded as her hand trails down her neck. “I miss you so much and wish you were here.” The camera pans back revealing her in jet black lingerie, breasts pushed up and little else covering her lower half. Asahi swallow thickly, diving beneath the covers to hide the image of her in such attire.

He knows he should turn it off, wait until he’s in a more private location (such as a bathroom stall) but his eyes remained fixated on her, ears burning as her delicate, breathy voice moans his name when she squeezes one breast. Slowly her other hand trails below the hemline of her panties.

“I’m imagining you touching me, Asahi, wishing these were your long, thick fingers pushing into my pulsing, wet pussy.” He almost groans, only just remembering he’s not alone and stifling it in his throat. Hopefully it’ll sound like he just has sore muscles instead of an aching cock.

Her eyes close, head kicking back as she pulls off the panties giving him an eye full of her glistening heat. Without conscious thought, he reaching beneath his own pant line, grabbing his dick and stroking in time to her thrusting.

“Oh Asahi, I want you to fuck me, I want your cock so bad baby.” Her eyes stare into the camera lens, burning him from the inside out. With an expert touch, she caresses her clit, moaning out his name as she comes. He doesn’t last much longer, spilling his seed and making a mess of his hand and pants but he doesn’t care. This is one of the hottest things she’s ever done for him.

Through panting breath she whispers, “Can’t wait to see you in a few days,” then blows a kiss to the camera before it fades to black.

Catching his own breath, he extracts the ear buds and rolls over, setting his alarm early enough to grant him time for a solo shower.

The next morning, he enters the cafeteria a bit late for breakfast. Gathering a tray of food, he sits with his new teammates. Just as he takes a bite of eggs, Kuroo comments slyly, “Sounds like you got a nice present last night, Azumane-san.”

Asahi chokes, downing water as his face erupts into red, Kuroo laughs his ass off, and Bokuto wonders what he missed.

X: XXX (What kind of porn does the person watch? How often?)

Asahi strikes me as the type to not watch much of it, he’s too embarrassed even when it’s just himself. He probably had his first experience of watching it at a night over with one of his more curious friends and was teased for how bashful he was about it. If anything, he may resort to watching it if he’s feeling really frustrated and for whatever reason can’t get together with his girlfriend/wife. And even then, he’d much rather resort to phone sex with her.

Salty and Sweet – For @imagine-that-haikyuu

It’s my turn to return the favor of fluff for admins Rachel
Lauren and May over @imagine-that-haikyuu! I hope you gals enjoy these
drabbles and that they bring smiles to your faces!


Tsukishima Kei (for admin May) – I used the same prompt list
you did because this was perfect for Kei.

Is this for me?”

Tsukishima looks up from his place at the kitchen table,
pencil poised as he pauses to look at what you’re pointing to.

“Tch, it’s got your name on it, doesn’t it?” he scoffs
looking back down at his notes.

“Well, yeah, but, it’s the last piece and-“

“Look, if you don’t want it just say so, it’s not-“

“No!” you say empathically, taking a big bite of the cream,
berry and cake concoction. Your low moan of appreciation fills the void of
silence. “Your mom really does make the best strawberry shortcake,” you praise taking another bite as you sit in the chair nearest Kei.

He shrugs. “It’s alright I guess,” he mumbles.

You roll your eyes, taking yet another bite, but before you
can lick the cream from your lips, Kei’s own are covering them. The kiss is a
bit sloppy but sweet in more ways than one. As he pulls back, he smirks at your
shocked expression.

“I never said you didn’t have to share.”


Azume Asahi (for admin Rachel Lauren) – I took that anon’s HC
of Asahi giving up his jacket or shirt for his girlfriend. Prompt from this list.

All day the sky has threatened to unleash a fury of water
but of course it would wait to do so right when you’re exiting the bus. Running
wildly, you rush to Asahi’s door, banging hard upon the wood. Asahi whips it
open, eyes widening a bit at your soaked and disheveled state.

“Babe, geez, get in here,” he says pulling you by the hand.

“Thanks Asahi, I thought I was gonna drown standing up!”

“Go get in the shower to warm up, I’ll get some tea going,”
he advises nudging you towards the hall after pecking your cheek.

As you walk towards his room, you pop your head in to Daichi’s
giving him a quick wave hello.

“Hey ______-chan, looks like you got caught in it huh?”

You shrug. “Yeah, mother nature decided to weep on me.” You
look around curiously. “Where’s Suga?”

“Hot date, you know that boy, can’t stay away from his lady.”

You giggle, moving away to Asahi’s room. Disrobing
hurriedly, you realize you don’t have a change of clothes. Casting your eyes
about, you grab an old, worn in t-shirt of Asahi’s along
with some drawstring sweatpants.

Warmed and refreshed from your shower, you walk into the
living room where Asahi has lit a fire and has two cups of steaming tea along
with some cookies on a tray waiting for you. He turns, eyes widening and a
faint flush erupting over his cheeks.  

“Wha..what?” you ask faintly.

He holds out his hand, drawing you into a warm, tight
embrace. Against your ear he whispers, “You look good in my shirt.”

Head canons for innocent Asahi falling for a wild delinquent-y bad girl?

  • Initially he ignores these new feelings. He tells himself
    it’s because he’s too busy but deep down he knows it’s because he’s scared.
  • Her vivacious attitude both attracts and intimidates him.
  • He thinks her tattoos are so sexy, especially the one on her
    shoulder that he blushes to stare at since most of the other girls never show
    that much skin.
  • Suga suspects something is up when Hinata randomly asks
    Asahi his favorite color and the ace quickly answers “blue” when he
    knows it’s red. It isn’t until the setter sees the girl of Asahi’s affection with  blue streaks in her hair
    that Suga figures out the ace’s secret crush.
  • Suga tells Daichi and they both confront Asahi. “You
    should ask her out,” Suga encourages. Asahi almost faints at even the
    thought of it. “Stop being such a wuss,” Daichi laughs smacking his
    back.
  • It takes a solid week of relentless encouragement in the
    form of teasing and threats to tell her themselves before Asahi finally says
    he’ll do it and another week for him to actually do it.
  • Palms, forehead and pits sweating, Asahi approaches her
    during lunch, stammering, “Hey, _______-san.” She looks up, purple
    colored lips spread into a pretty smile and asks him what’s up. “I…I was
    wondering…” he swallows hard, “Wo…would you, um, like to go out?
    Some time? With me?”
  • She’s naturally surprised, no one ever has the guts to
    approach her simply because of what she looks like and to have the glass-hearted ace of the volleyball team doing it feels like a joke. But she knows
    he’s not like that. “Yes, Asahi-san, I’d love to go out with you.”
  • He’s so pumped that nobody can block any of his spikes that
    afternoon at practice.
  • “She’s gonna be good for him,” comments Daichi.
    “She already is,” Suga confirms as another ball slams through Tsukki
    and Tanaka’s hands.

Teppei! Asahi! Sorry to bother you guys, but my friend over there *point to a taller red-head half-way hiding behind a building* is really shy but wanted to tell you both how much she loves watching you two play your respective sports. *Goes to turn before remembering* Also, here’s her number. But that’s more from me then her asking. *winks before sauntering off*

*Teppei chuckles, waving a bit awkwardly towards the building while
Asahi blushes and does the same*
“Um, well, we’ll text her thank you, I
suppose,” Teppei offers, taking the paper with the number on it. “Yeah,” Asahi
says, “I mean, unless she wouldn’t want us to-“ *You turn around and smile* “She’ll be thrilled,” you assure then continue
walking away.

*Your friend drags you behind the building* “What did you tell them!”
*The sound of her cellphone chime makes
her jump, eyes widening to the size of saucers when she reads the text*

Hello, ____-chan, thank you for supporting us.
We hope to be able to meet you after our next matches. -Teppei & Asahi

“You gave them my phone
number?!” she shrieks.

“You’re welcome,” you
chuckle and leave her to her fangirling.

Dominate Me – Asahi, Kageyama, and Yamaguchi

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Asahi

Maybe it was the loss today, or maybe that his spikes were blocked more than normal. You’re not sure what it is but all you know is Asahi is acting like a freaking beast…and you’re loving every second of it. He’s normally so shy, so timid about anything intimate but not tonight. Oh no, tonight, his hand grips the back of your head roughly, his dick sliding in and out of your mouth at a pace you almost can’t keep up with. It takes a lot of concentration not to gag.

“That’s it, you’re a slut for my cock, aren’t you?” he growls. You work to keep a shocked expression from your face because you’re sure if he sees you even the least bit surprised he’ll take it as a negative and will stop. Which is the last thing you want.

He pulls out abruptly, grasping your chin in a firm grip, his face dropping to right before yours. Gone is the gentle warmth of soft brown eyes replaced with a fire you never knew he had. “I asked you a question, I don’t care if your mouth is full of dick, you answer, understand?”

This time you can’t stop your eyes from widening a bit but he’s not phased, doesn’t even blink. So you nod. He squeezes tighter, finger indenting the flesh of your cheeks and draws you closer. His breath ghosts over your lips, tongue teasing your mouth as he whispers, “Use your words, what are you?”

You swallow and pant out, “A slut for your cock.”

“Damn right you are,” he hisses, practically throwing you on the bed. He pushes you into position on your knees. A smack to your ass makes you cry out in surprise, the next second your body humming with erotic energy. “Look at you, so wet for me, you like when I treat you like this?” He spanks you again. “You like being my dirty whore?” Another smack.

“Yes, yes Asahi, please! Please fuck your whore,” you beg.

He teases your cunt with the tip of his erection, drawing in and out just enough to give you a taste of what’s to come; hopefully it will be you.

“You want it?” he asks in a sing song tone.

“Yes, please,” you breathe out.

Without warning, he shoves in all the way to the hilt. A hoarse cry mixed with pleasure and pain rips from your throat which is grabbed by Asahi’s large hand. He draws you upwards, his chest to your back, thrusting up harshly into your wanton body. His other arm wraps around your chest, bracing you against him firmly.

“God, you’re so fucking hot,” he whispers harshly, biting the edge of your ear. He’s pumping into you quickly, his hold so tight you know you’ll have bruises come morning.

“Asa…hi,” you gasp, air leaving your lungs faster than you can bring it in. He grants mercy in allowing you to falling forward, hips pistoning rapidly to fuck you into oblivion. Before long you’re screaming, tears rolling down your cheeks as you beg him to let you come.

He finally relents, fingers dancing over your clit and you positively explode. You barely feel him come, body growing numb for his overt stimulation.

The next morning you wake with groaning muscles protesting movement but are thoroughly satisfied. When you open your eyes, it’s to find a very worried looking Asahi. You sit up, tugging the sheet with you to lock out the cold of the room. “Asahi, baby, what’s wrong?” you ask touching his cheek.

“I…I’m so-“ but you cut off his apology with a hand over his mouth.

“Nope, no apologies. I loved last night. I know you don’t believe me but it’s the truth. But since I know you won’t feel better until you apologize, why don’t you make pancakes? You can spoil me with breakfast in bed since I doubt I can walk downstairs thanks to the thoroughly delicious fuck fest you gave me last night.”

His cheeks burn red all the way to his ears but he nods to your request. You smile, plant a soft, slow kiss on his lips and roll back over, smiling minutes later when the scent of fresh coffee and hot maple syrup waft up from the kitchen.

Kageyama

He’s been wanting to try this for a long time, consistently imaging his desires coming to life but Kageyama is unprepared for how much better reality is over his fantasy. He’d barely been able to vocalize his request, blushing, stammering and generally feeling like a fool when he approached you about tonight. But to his immense delight, you agreed, almost eagerly and now, here you were, all four limbs secured with leather straps to the posts of your bed and a blindfold over your eyes.

“To..tobio?” you ask a bit breathless.

A slow, sultry grin spreads over his face. He hadn’t anticipated his own inhibitions to be so effectively quelled simply by taking away your ability to see. With the blindfold on, he doesn’t have to worry about being self-conscious, a boldness he’s always had but never allowed beginning to surface.  

Gently, he leans over you, trailing the tip of his nose from the join of your collarbone to just below your ear, whispering, “I’m here, baby.”

You shiver at his tone, so low and sexy, so confident.

The unexpected contact of his lips to yours makes you flinch but a moment later you’re moaning into his mouth, his tongue skillfully dancing with yours as his hands trail feather light over your skin. You arch as high as you can with the restraints, eager to feel more of his touch but he moves just enough out of reach to only tease.

Kageyama pulls away, smirking at the slight whimper left on your lips because of the absence of his own. One finger traces the outer rim of your areola drawing your nipple to a stiff peak. A protesting whine from your throat morphs into a startled cry with his lips seal around the puckered flesh, his tongue rolling languidly over and around the sensitive nub.

He chuckles when he hears you pulling on the retraints, the vibrations of his mirth shooting pleasured darts through your nervous system. “So, impatient,” he coos, blowing cool air upon your wetted flesh. He crawls back up to your ear, nuzzling his face into the crook of your neck and moans, “You always get your way, _______, tonight, I’m taking my time. But don’t worry,” he sucks the flesh of your neck hard, your body arching violently, “I’ll make it worth the wait.”

He opens his mouth, tongue licking and mouth sucking the entirety of both your breasts until they’re tinged pink with the stimulation. His hands, so skillful in handling a volleyball, mold and shape your flesh, kneading the soft of your belly, gripping the slight love handles of your hips.

“You’re so beautiful,” he murmurs against your skin. “I love how soft you are all over, how there’s something to actually hold on to.”

“Tobio,” you whine, cheeks blushing to a fiery crimson under the manipulation of his touch and praise.

“Hush, sweetheart, no protests tonight, remember? That was the agreement. You’re just gonna lie here and take what I give you and that includes compliments.” You hesitate a moment, biting your bottom lip but then nod your acquiescence. “Good girl,” he praises then returns to enjoying your skin.

Every touch of his tongue and fingers leaves you wanting more, your core burning with longing to have him taste you and make you lose control. He senses this, knows your noises better than even you do but he’s not giving in, not yet. He rubs your thighs up and down, kissing from the tops of your knees to the base of your ankles, alternating between pecks and open-mouthed kisses before trailing back up your inner thighs.

Your scent is driving him crazy, the sight of you glistening with want and all because of him stroking his ego in the best way possible. He teases your cunt with his tongue, pushing in and out just enough to draw whimpers and whines from your chest.

The touch of his cock to your entrance makes you gasp, “Yes, please, please Tobio, fuck me, please.”

Kageyama’s dick twitches in response to your begging, the vision of you writhing against your confines a beautiful sight to behold. Despite wanting to tease you more, he’s so hard it hurts and he knows you have the whole night. He plunges in, loving the cry of his name on your lips.

Leaning down, he kisses you harshly once before moving his mouth to your ear. “You’re so fucking hot when you beg. Do you know that? Do you feel how hard and hot I am, all because of you?” He grasps your hair tugging your head back and latches onto your throat, not releasing until your skin is marked with the evidence of his presence. “You feel so fucking good, god, I just want to stay in you always.”

“Tobio, shit, harder, please.”

He hadn’t intended to give you any control tonight but having lost of a grip of his own, Kageyama complies, driving into you harder than he ever has, the sound of slick flesh and sex filling the room.

“Ohgodohgodohgod,” you moan. Tobio grunts and growls, wishing to feel your hands on his as he makes you come but he won’t stop, won’t pause, not when you’re this close, not when he can feel the tightening of your walls, the sing song breath of your impending release.

Not when he’ll make you come for the first time through penetration alone.

And you do, you come hard, squeezing him so tightly he almost chokes on his breath. The sensation pulls his own orgasm firmly to the front, seed shooting deep into your body.

Panting and sweat covered, Kageyama pulls out, grabbing a towel to quickly clean both of you up before pulling off the blindfold and releasing you from your restraints. Without a word, he gently pushes you to your side and spoons up next to your, arm wrapped snuggly around your waist. Into your ear, he whispers, “I love you, so much. Thank you for tonight.”

Your hum of contentment is all the confirmation he needs to know you agree with the sentiments.  

Yamaguchi (you guys wanted something totally different so here you go)

“Dashi…pl…please.” Your voice is barely above a whisper, eyes half hooded as you stare at the pinch server. His own eyes are narrowed, your skin burning under the scrutiny of his gaze. When you started dating all those months ago, you’d no idea he’d prove to you the sentiment of “it’s always the quiet ones you have to watch out for.”

Because here you are, secured in a sex swing of all things, limbs spread open and all for his viewing and touching pleasure. His body’s filled out more this year, the result of continuous training and working to perfect his volleyball game but if there’s one area his game doesn’t need work on, it’s the bedroom.

Who knew it would be you who would have a hard time keeping up?

He grins, moving forward within touching distance of your body. With a flick of his thumb, the buzz of a vibrator cuts through the temporary silence of the room. He places it against your opening, your head falling back with mouth open to release a loud moan. Slowly he moves the toy up and down, grazing your clit only to retreat once more. He pushes it inside of you, pulls it out, all the while never taking his gaze off your face.

“Look at me, ______,” he orders and you have no choice but to comply. “Do you want to come?”

“Yes! Yes please!”

“How badly?”

“Oh god, so, so badly, Tadashi. I’ll do anything you want, please, just let me come!”

He smiles but it’s not his sweet, innocent smile all the rest of the world sees, oh no, this smile is devious, full of salacious intent and sexual deviancy.

“Don’t make promises you won’t keep, _______, I’ll hold you to it to do anything, understand?”

“Yes, yes, yes, fuck, please Tadashi, I can’t take it anymore!”

He nods in understanding, turning up the dial one click and pressing the vibrator directly on your clit. He looms over you, mouth taking in a nipple and sucking hard while the vibrations send coursing rivers of fire shooting through your veins. He’s played you up, edged you so close so many times that when you finally come, you shriek, every limb locking before convulsing violently against the restraints holding them at bay.

With panting breath, you begin to descend from your high, eyelids fluttering open when you feel a chair placed beneath. Tadashi releases your limbs one by one, gently resting you into the chair. He gathers you up, placing kisses against your temple.

“I’ll collect on your promise another time. For now, a bath and some sleep. You did so good for me.” 

Contribution to SS, kinda fits with the Bad

Boy theme I guess lol.

AKBY for Bokuto, Daichi, and Asahi

A = Aftercare (What they’re like after sex)

Bokuto: Bokuto has
energy to spare so he can be a bit restless after sex, even if you’ve had a vigorous
session (or two or three). Just let him put it to good use by rubbing out your
sore muscles and planting kisses on you but don’t be surprised if it leads to
yet another round (not that you’re complaining really).

Daichi: Will pull
you into the bathroom for a shower or bath, scrubbing you down and whispering
encouraging praises in your ear about how good you are to him and how much he
loves you. Takes you back to bed fresh and clean for snuggles and touches.

Asahi: Kisses you
so much. He just loves to kiss you, even if you’ve been kissing the whole time
you were having sex. And despite his bashful nature, he’ll look you in the eye
and tell you how much you mean to him and that he can’t believe you’re really
his. Snuggle into his chest, play with his hair and fall asleep to the rhythm
of his heart. Bliss.


B = Body part (Their favorite body part of theirs and also their
partner’s)

Bokuto: Him: His
back. He loves pretty much anything you do to it, be that scratches, kisses,
rubs, touches, he’ll take it all. He also loves putting you on his back and
carrying you around when you’re out together. You: Your hands. He will hold
them, kiss them, suck on your fingers, just…he loves your hands because they
feel so good on him anywhere.

Daichi: Him: His
legs. We don’t call him Thigh-chi for nothing. Daichi’s legs (particularly his
thighs) are sensitive and he loves when you rub them down after a grueling set
or practice. Plant kisses on them and he’ll melt. You: Your back. Daichi loves
to run his hands up and down your back either in or out of the bedroom. It’s
his go to place to put his hand whether you’re standing on the train platform
and he’s got one hand rested between your shoulder blades or your on top of him
riding out your orgasm while he caresses the small of your back.

Asahi: Him: His
hands. Asahi has worked hard to get where he is as the team’s ace and his hands
(specifically the right) have added in that journey. That and he loves the feel
of your skin when he touches you. You: Your mouth, from which he gets kisses, smiles
and encouragement.

 

K = Kink (One or more of their kinks)

Bokuto: Already
answered.

Bondage. Bokuto is a strong guy, no doubt, but the visual of you
completely at his mercy without him having to hold you down himself? Damn that
is so hot! He loves tying you down and having his way with you until you’re a
panting, begging mess.

Daichi: Already answered.

I think we all know what this one is because it’s a head canon pretty much
EVERYONE shares. One word: Daddy. Daichi is Dad-chi not only to his team but to
you and when you call him that, oh boy, daddy will deliver the goods!

Asahi: Hair play.
Grab a handful and tug when he’s going down on you or run your fingers through
it when he’s nuzzling your neck as he thrusts into you. Almost anything and
everything you do to his hair he’ll love.

 

Y = Yearning (How high is their sex drive?)

Bokuto: Already answered.

High sex drive, like intensely high. Bokuto loves sex not just because it feels
good, but because he’s a soft-hearted sweetie who relishes in the depth of
connection mentally and emotionally having sex with you offers.

Daichi: Daichi has
a good-sized sex drive. He’s under a lot of pressure being captain of a rapidly
rising team and even though he works his butt off day in and day out, stress
can build so having a way to release it and connect with you in golden.

Asahi: Initially
low because he’s a bit awkward and bashful, Asahi’s drive will increase as your
relationship continues because he’ll become more comfortable with the whole
idea.


Please send requests for the AU events Bad Boys and
Supernatural! 

Details here

Asahi Hair Head Canons

haiykuties:

To quench your thirst. These came out less NSFW (but I tagged it that way anyway just in case) and more sensual but I hope everyone enjoys them nonetheless, especially since I threw them together in the span of about ten minutes. 

  • Settle down on the couch with him in front of you to watch a movie. Innocent enough to get him in close proximity (though he’s eager to be close regardless of his nerves). Start slow by pulling out his man bun and have the foresight to keep a brush that is strictly for him at your house and use it to get out any knots. He.will.melt.
  • Once his locks are clear of any possible tangles, use your fingers to gently card through the strands, sometimes playing with them by twisting lengths with your finger before pulling it out to let it fall back natural. Just those gentle tugs will probably get his blood flowing a bit faster but you’re nowhere near done yet.
  • Take it one step further and go from light pulls of his hair through your fingers to gently scratching his scalp with every pass. No doubt you’ll feel him shiver and see goosebumps pop up all over his arms. Don’t be surprised if he’s taking a few more deep breaths that usual.
  • Move on from playing with the strands to massaging his scalp using finger nails and gentle pressure. This will pull a low groan from his throat that he tries desperately to keep back but fails. At this point his eyes are closed and head is down giving you better access to reach all of his head.
  • Gather his hair into a pony tail, making sure to get every last strand which will make you do little tugs here and there which he loves, before pulling hard enough to draw his body backwards while simultaneously skirting around to straddle his lap.
  • His throat is most likely exposed due to the unexpected power of your movements, so latch on and suck. His big hands, if they aren’t already, will be grasping your hips in a nano second and his half hard dick will rise to the occasion.
  • “I think you like me dom, Asahi-san,” you say playfully nipping his ear.
  • That’s all it takes for him to roll on top of you, heedless of being on the ground, to latch his mouth to yours. Let go of the grasp on his hair to be enveloped in a cascade of soft, male locks that smell like the ocean and love while he ravishes you.

I have much love for Karasuno’s ace, he was pretty much my first Haikyuu crush! – Admin Jade

Contribution to SS on haiykuties.

Dating Prompt – #56 Poetry Reading – Asahi Azumane

Asahi-kun has been acting nervous all day. Well, more
nervous than usual, fidgeting in his seat and casting glances at you and
blushing for no apparent reason. You have to stifle a giggle when the teacher
asks if he has to go to the bathroom and he turns a deep crimson as he shakes
his head no. When the bell for the end of class finally rings he’s up on his
feet and out the door in a flash.

“What’s up with him?” your friend asks as you shoulder your
backpack.

Normally you would say he was just eager to get to
volleyball practice, there is a big game coming up after all, but his behavior
doesn’t seem to match that. He was definitely affected by you for some reason.
It’s true the two of you have been sort of dancing around one another lately,
your acquaintanceship moving to friendship through after school study sessions
and more recently you’ve been getting the impression that he may like you.
Which thrills you to the core because you really, really like him, but you’re
way too nervous to say anything.

When you reach the exit gates of the school you’re surprised
to see Noya-san holding onto Asahi-kun’s shirt in clear effort to get him to
stay put. The sight makes you giggle as you call out, “Hey guys, what’s going
on?”

Asahi-kun freezes, his eyes widening at your sudden
appearance. Apparently he and Noya-san are in the middle of an argument because
the short libero hisses, “Do it now!” When the ace shakes his head his pint
size friend smacks his arm. “Be a man, or so help me I’ll do it for you, you
big chicken.” Satisfied that his threat carries enough weight on its own,
Noya-san waves to you before jogging back towards the gym.

“Aren’t you going to practice, Asahi-kun?” you ask, unsure
what’s going on with your friend.

“Um, yeah,” he says haltingly scratching the back of his
head, “I, uh, I just wanted to…” he stops, closing his eyes and taking a deep
breath. When he opens then again he meets your gaze and says in a rush,
“Areyoubusyfridaynight?”

“What?” you ask, unable to make out the jumbled sentence.

Rubbing his head he tries again, this time with a deep blush
on his cheeks. “Are…are you busy this Friday night?”

“No, why?”

He looks to the side, mumbling out, “I, uh, was wondering if
you’d like to go to this new little café I found near my house. It’s nothing
big, or anything, just a cool place…I…I thought you’d like it.” He ends his
invitation by finally meeting your eyes again.

You smile and nod. “I’d love to Asahi-kun, should I meet you
there?”

“Um, no, I’ll pick you up,” he says hastily but you frown.
Didn’t he say the café was near his place? What good would it do for him to
come all the way to your place and pick you up?

“Asahi-kun, you don’t have to-“ you begin but he interjects.

“I’d like to _______-chan, it…I’m not asking to just hang
out.” He doesn’t go on, but you’re pretty sure this is a date request.

Smiling again you say, “Ok then, what time will you pick me
up?”

He smiles back faintly, his breathing finally a normal pace.
“Does 7:00 work?”

“That’s perfect. See you tomorrow at school, have a good
practice!” you say cheerily as you wave and walk towards home.

The rest of the week crawls by as you become more eager for
your date with Asahi-kun but you’re trying not to read too much into it too
soon. It may be that he just wants to try this out, see if maybe you’d work as
a couple. The thought is both exciting and scary because what if he realizes he
doesn’t really like you enough to actually date you? Will things be awkward after
this? Your own anxiety starts to creep up but you push it down. Asahi-kun is a
kind boy, he wouldn’t do something like this just to do it, so he must feel
something for you…right?

Finally the night arrives and you’re a jumble of nerves,
your only saving grace knowing that Asahi-kun is probably a bigger mess than
you are. When he arrives promptly at 7:00 and you open the door you see you’re
right; he looks a little pale as he thrusts a small bouquet of white daisies at
you. Taking them to the kitchen you set them in a vase before returning to your
date, finally taking in his appearance. He’s wearing dark denim jeans and black
sweater, but still manages to look absolutely gorgeous.

You walk to the train station to take the line back to his
neighborhood, the two of you finally falling into normal casual conversation
like you usually have because you are friends after all. Once you reach your
destination, Asahi guides the two of you to the café. It’s a quaint little shop
and when you walk in your overwhelmed by the smell of delicious coffees and
baked treats.

The two of you get in line to pick your drinks and food,
Asahi-kun adamantly insisting he pay since he asked you to come and what
gentleman wouldn’t pay for his date’s food? Once you have your items the two of
you sit down at a quiet corner table, talking in low tones about this, that and
the other, but he’s beginning to look nervous again, his eyes continually
straying over your head. When you turn to see what he’s looking at all you can
see is a clock on the wall. Is he hoping the date will be over soon? You
thought you were both having a good time.

When you turn back around he’s got an odd look on his face
but before you can ask what’s wrong you hear someone clearing their throat over
the sound system. Turning back around you see someone dressed all in black
talking. “Good evening ladies and gentlemen and welcome to open mic night. Most
of you who are planning on sharing tonight have already signed up but if you
have something you’d like to contribute our sign up is at the back. Now,
without further ado, our first amateur reader tonight is Azume Asahi.”

Your eyes widen till you think they’ll pop out of your head
as polite, quiet applause accompanies Asahi-kun while he makes his way to the
front of the room. The lights are dimmed in the main area, a spotlight fixed on
a stool and stand next to the now open mic. You had no idea Asahi wrote
anything outside of school work and poetry no less.

Turning your chair around you fix your eyes on him. When he
gets settled he lifts his gaze and focuses solely on you. Slowly it’s as if the
rest of the room completely disappears and it’s just the two of you here in
this moment. Your heart is pounding with anticipation and a little nervousness
on his behalf. Who knew the timid ace wouldn’t have stage fright?

He takes out a piece of paper from his jacket pocket,
unfolding it. The creases show he’s had this for a while, folding and unfolding
it over and over. Clearing his throat, he says, “This is entitled “The Hero”
and it’s dedicated to ______-chan.” You inhale sharply as he begins to read.

The Hero

Fear has been my constant companion

I look both ways twice and then again

Risk is hard, it makes my chest ache

Taking a chance, my knees will shake

People don’t seem to understand

You can’t tell all by a person’s hands

Ridiculed for my stature and age

It just felt easier to remain backstage

But then you came around and shown your light

You’re a brave new world that I can’t fight

In the midst of your torrent, you still bring me peace

You make me feel confident, assured and at ease

I know it’s supposed to be the other way around

But I believe a hero in a woman can be found

And you are mine, though you’ve never known

You’ve taken my hand and helped me up off the ground

I can never repay you for the kindness you’ve shown

Your care and consideration are gifts of value untold

So here is my heart, to have and to hold


He ends with a sigh, a weight seemingly lifted from his
broad shoulders. As the audience claps you feel tears trailing down your
cheeks. Asahi-kun reaches your table, his face full of concern at first but
when you smile he returns it. Without a word you stand up, throwing your arms
around his neck and hugging him fiercely. He returns the embrace, his strong
arms tight around your waist and the café erupts into larger applause at your
display. Ignoring your fiery cheeks and butterfly filled stomach you pull back
and look up into his face.

“I accept,” you say making him smile widely. Leaning down he
gives you a sweet, chaste kiss on the cheek, so very Asahi-kun. When he goes to
pull away you place your hands on the back of his head pulling him until your
lips meet. You can feel the flush of his face but you don’t care; he’s yours
and you don’t care who sees it.