Sugawara – Date Prompt #46 “At Home Massages”

As you walk along to your weight lifting class your phone
pings. Looking at the screen you smile. Suga is texting you.

Suga-Baby: Wait for
me after your training, I have a surprise for you

You: Ok, see you soon

An hour later you’re exhausted and definitely sore but
happy. Endorphins from lifting usually help your mood, even if you are tired at
the end of a session. Your coach praised your progress, letting you know how
proud she is for how far you’ve come and that you’re ready for the event in two
weeks’ time.

Stepping out into the cool night air you take a deep breath,
hands in your pockets as you wait for your doting boyfriend. He doesn’t keep
you waiting at all, rounding the corner before you’ve barely stood still. With
a wide smile he waves as he approaches and you giggle waving back.  He reaches you grasping your hand in his
while the other picks up your gym bag. Normally you’d protest but your arms are
so tired you’re thankful for the help.

“So where are you taking me? Shouldn’t I go home and take a
shower first or something?” you ask discreetly smelling yourself and deciding,
yes, you definitely need a shower.

“Stop worrying so much,” he says with a smile, “Trust me.”

Sighing you slump your shoulders and let him lead you along.
Soon enough you’ve reached the train station which makes your eyes widen
slightly but you’ve given up on asking questions. As the two of you take your
seats you feel your eyelids getting heavier. All you really want to do is curl
up with the man beside you and go to sleep but you force yourself to stay
awake. You don’t want to spoil whatever he has planned by showing just how
tired you are, though you’re sure Suga already knows.

Eventually you reach your stop, the same you take to go to
his off-campus apartment. He, Daichi, and Asahi all live together in what has
been christened “The Bro Abode”. Within its walls is a constant flow of current
and former teammates/friends, the Karasuno high schoolers regulars on the
weekends for meals and scrimmage volleyball games. It makes you smile to see
the three boys, now men really, continuing to mentor and encourage the little
birds as you call them. Given the amount of people always coming and going,
you’re surprised Suga would bring you here when he was the one who said you
need to take it easy.

He unlocks the door throwing it open but ushering you in
first like the gentleman he is. As you enter you gasp in surprise. The living
room has numerous candles set about, their light casting a soft delicate glow
against the walls. From the kitchen wafts a delicious aroma of spiced chicken
and dumplings, one of your favorite comfort foods. You swear you smell some
sort of chocolate dessert, possibly fresh from the oven, as well.

But the most surprising fact of all is that it’s dead quiet;
no one is home. Turning to look at Suga as he shuts the door you say, “How in
the world did you pull this off?”

He grins, pulling you into his arms despite your sweaty disheveled
appearance. Kissing your forehead, he answers, “When I saw you this afternoon
at lunch I knew I wanted to do something special for you to help you relax so I
asked the guys for help. Daichi and Yui-chan had already planned on ambushing
Asahi with a blind date, making it a double so he’d actually go the cowardly
lion.” You grin as he continues, “So I cooked dinner while the guys helped
clean the place up. Last thing needed was the lighting of the candles which the
Yui-chan helped with before the three of them took off.”

“That’s why you were looking at your phone,” you mutter and
he smiles.

“Now,” he says clapping his hands, “You go on and take a
shower, there’s a change of clothes in the bathroom and I’ll finish prepping
dinner.”

You still can’t quite believe the two of you have the place
to yourselves but you obediently walk to the bathroom as Suga makes his way to
the kitchen. When you walk in you see a new black (of course) track suit and
grey tank top along with fuzzy slippers.

“He really thought of everything,” you mutter getting
undressed. You shower quickly, eager to get to the tasty meal Suga has so
lovingly prepared. Clad in your new comfy clothes, minus the jacket because
you’re still warm from the shower,  you
walk to the kitchen table just as he’s finished plating the food; spiced
chicken and dumplings, salad and blueberry pomegranate juice. As the scent hits
you anew your mouth begins to water in anticipation.

“Itadakimasu,” you say together before digging in. You are
not disappointed; the meal is perfect. While eating you discuss the various points
of your respective days. Belong long you’re stuffed to the brim with comfort
food, your belly and heart happy. Placing the dishes in the sink, Suga waves
off your attempts to clean the kitchen assuring you he’d take care of it later.
Tonight, he just wants you to relax for once.

Leading you to the living room he guides you to sit in front
of the couch on a cushion while he sits behind you, cradling you between his
legs. Silently he begins kneading your shoulders. All these years of setting
have definitely given him strong fingers and you can’t suppress a groan coming
from your lips.

Lately you feel like you’ve been carrying the weight of the
world on your shoulders due to your many responsibilities but as Suga continues
to work your muscles you feel the weight melt away to leave a delicious calm.
Just being with your silver haired boyfriend brings you peace but having him
pamper you so thoroughly is certainly doing wonders for your stress level.

He works his way down your back, pushing, kneading and
rolling over every inch until you feel like goo. Switching gears, he stands and
easily picking you up before gently depositing you on the couch on your stomach
where he proceeds to continue working your back.

You gasp slightly when his hands slid under your shirt, the
heat of his skin against yours making you blush. “Shhh,” he says, “none of that
tonight, just relax.” His voice is smooth and calm, like a gentle ocean wave
rolling over you and making you feel content.
You inhale deeply and let out a long breath. He’s pushing the knots in
your lower back, willing them into submission under his gentle but firm ministrations.
Any other night his touch would ignite you but you’re so exhausted that you
give into the sensation of dozing off.

When he’s done with your back Suga moves to your legs,
pushing up and down your calves before moving to your feet where he adds lotion
to his repertoire and you sigh again. Just when you think he’s done he
surprises you by turning you over in order to work the tops of your feet, your
shins and your thighs, each needing attention from his healing touch more than
you realized. He leaves your torso alone.

“Don’t want to break my own rule,” he whispers with a wink
that makes your cheeks heat up.

Instead, he pulls you down the couch to give a bit more room
by your head and sits cross-legged to massage your neck and head. Your scalp
tingles when his nails gently trail through your hair making goosebumps erupt
down your arms. He moves to your shoulders again then back to your neck and
head. By the time he’s done you’re practically asleep.

Standing up Suga looks down at you, a soft smile present on
his lips as he looks at your face filled with contentment. A small snore
escapes you making him chuckle. Oh well, dessert will have to wait until
tomorrow, but you’re in college, brownies are perfectly acceptable breakfast
items for you.

Deftly, he scoops you up into his arms and walks into his
bedroom where he lays you down, covering you up. You’re so exhausted you merely
roll over and continue sleeping, muttering an “I love you”. He kisses your head
before leaving the room. After cleaning up the apartment Suga returns to his
room, changing into shorts and a t-shirt then climbing into bed beside you.

As you snuggle into the crook of his neck he kisses your
head again. He knows he can’t carrying your burdens for you, but he’s
determined to help lighten the load and remind you that it’s ok to take a break
every now again. “After all,” he
think glancing at the secret drawer in his desk that holds a simple engagement
ring, “I want my future wife to not be
half dead by the time we graduate.”
  

Kagami – Dating Prompt #24 Clubbing/Dancing

“But Taiga-kun, you promised!” you whine making your
boyfriend groan from where he sits on the couch.

He glances up at you, eyes a mixture of annoyance and
pleading. He really, really, really
doesn’t want to go out tonight, least of all to a club opening.

You cross your arms and tap your foot with impatience,
fixing him with your best pout. He’s not getting out of this no matter how much
he grumbles. You’ve put up with not being able to go out for months while Seirin battled it out for
the Winter Cup. Now that they’ve emerged victorious you’re damned determined to
spend some quality time with him.

Kagami avoids your eyes. He knows he’s being unfair but damn
it, clubs just aren’t his thing! He’s never really been one for dancing (not
that he’s ever really tried) and the
thought of being pushed and squished amongst sweaty strangers while blasting
music he’s not even fond of threatens to damage his eardrums makes him cringe.
He hears you huff in annoyance at ignoring your pleas, your steps leading away
from him to your now shared bedroom. Ever since your parents had to leave for
business like his own you’ve taken to staying with him more and more. Now
you’re practically a fixture in his home. Not that he minds. It’s been nice
coming home exhausted from practice to find a home cooked meal and welcoming arms.

As his thoughts trail over all you’ve done and sacrificed
for him, all the patience you’ve shown with his late nights, early mornings, when
he’s been stressed out of his mind and generally has piss poor attitude because
the pressures of the team and school got to be too much he sighs again. He’s
being a jerk. You deserve whatever the hell you want from him and if you want
to go to some stupid club then so be it.

Standing up he heads to the bedroom and finds you idly
searching through your clothes. Coming up behind you he wraps you in his arms
and kisses the top of your head.

“Ok, let’s go,” he says and you whirl around to face him your
eyes bright and smile wide.

“Really?!”

He shrugs. “It’s what you want to do, so let’s do it.”

It’s loud. So loud Kagami can hardly hear himself think, let
alone be able to hear anyone speak to him. He’s leaning against a wall, the
bass thumping against his back as it reverberates throughout the room, a bottle
of water in his hand which he sips from time to time as he watches you while
you swish and sway on the dance floor. Thankfully when the two of you arrived
you’d run into some friends and were, for the moment, content to dance with
your girls while he observed.

The whole situation is just as uncomfortable as he predicted
but the look on your face is worth the annoyance. Plus, had he not already
decided on his own to bring you here your clubbing attire would have made the
decision for him. A skin-tight tube dress in his favorite colors: black and
red. He smirks; what else would his girlfriend wear to get his attention? Your
hair is up exposing your slender neck and elegant shoulders. Anyone else would
have probably fallen over in the four inch heels you’re sporting but you’re
nimble and seemingly light on your feet.  He doesn’t admit this to anyone, but he loves
your elegance. You always look put together and graceful no matter the
situation and it brings a calmness to him he hasn’t experienced before.

Unfortunately, he’s not the only male here with eyes and he
see those around you staring a little too long, standing a little too close and
nudging one another in daring encouragement to approach you. For now, he stands
his ground; he knows you’re independent and don’t appreciate him exerting his
dominance all the time. But he knows you know that if you really need him, he’ll
be there in a heartbeat.

Out on the floor you’re having a great time with your
friends dancing and laughing, though mixed with the feeling of happiness is a
blending of disappointment and guilt. Tonight was supposed to be all about you
and Taiga reconnecting and having fun but he looked so out of place and
uncomfortable that you took pity on him allowing him to stand on the perimeter
while you danced your feet bloody. Looking up you catch his heavy gaze, the
burning in them making you flush a bit. You’d be lying if you didn’t admit that
you’ve been putting on a little show just for him, always making sure to keep
yourself in his line of sight. If he can’t enjoy dancing with you then he might
as well enjoy watching you dance, right?

Though you realize the flaw in your plan when a much too
friendly hand reaches around to grab your waist. Turning rapidly, you look up
into the face of, you suppose, a handsome man but he’s not your handsome man and is definitely too forward.

Stepping back, you push his hand away. “Excuse me, I’m just
here with my friends. “

He smirks, clearly unaffected by your rejection and steps
into your personal space again. “Oh, come on now, with moves like those do you
really think I believe you aren’t just begging for attention?”

His voice is smooth but it makes you shiver in all the wrong
ways. Stepping back again you bump into someone and apologize hastily.

“I’m just here to have a good time with my friends. Now, if
you’ll excuse me,” you say and turn to head towards Taiga but the man grabs
your arm pulling you back. Just before you’re about to slap him a good one you
feel a strong, familiar presence at your back. Taiga always was quick.

“You have one second to let go of her before you end up on
the floor,” he growls fixing the man with his most fierce stare. For a second
it looks like the guy is going to be stupid enough to try something but
thankfully he releases your arm roughly and disappears into the throng of clubbers.

“You ok?” he asks against your ear and you sigh.

“Yeah, thanks Taiga-kun,” you say and turn to face him.
You’re surprised by the room around the two of you. Then again, Taiga’s
presence is intimidating and no doubt the revelers around you instinctually
give him some distance. Just as you’re about to say you can leave you feel
Taiga’s hands grasp your waist and pull you right up next to him.

His body is hot, burning through his clothing to yours and
you feel a flush start from your feet all the way to your head. The next moment
you’re stunned as Taiga begins to move to the beat, holding you close and
searing you with his intensity. You inhale deeply, wrapping your arms around
his neck and staring into his eyes as the two of you lose yourselves to the
music.

At one point you turn, rolling your hips making him grunt at
the sensual connection between the two of you. His hands aren’t idle, running
up and down your waist, his lips pecking your neck every now and again making
you burn even hotter.

When the buildup becomes too great you grasp his hand,
tugging roughly to lead him off the dance floor to a dark corner of the room.
Turning to face him you lean up as he leans down your lips crashing into one
another in a heat, passion filled kiss. Pulling away for air he rests his
forehead against yours, both of you breathing hard from dancing and that kiss.

Opening your eyes, you meet his gaze again and smile coyly.
“And here I thought you couldn’t dance, you’ve been holding out on me
Taiga-kun.”

Smirking he brushes his lips lightly against yours before
his deep voice rumbles, “Kise isn’t the only one who can learn by watching.”

You giggle and kiss him again. The date may not have started
out the way you wanted but as long as it ended with you here, in Taiga’s arms,
you couldn’t be happier.

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.

Date Prompt #24 – Clubbing/Dancing – Ushijima

“But mom! Why do I have to go?” you whine. Mother fixes you
with her sternest glare, placing hands on her hips to let you know she’s
serious.

“Because the Ushijima family is very influential, we need to
get into their good graces,” she answers with a huff.

Rolling your eyes, you storm upstairs to look at the dress
she’s picked for this debacle you’re being forced to go to. Every year a large
gala is thrown by some of the top families at Shiratorizawa Academy for the
upper classman; their version of an elaborately over done prom you suppose. You
never thought it possible you would ever go period, let alone now as a first
year. And with Ushijima Wakatoshi of all people! The biggest stick, no, trunk in the mud you’ve ever met! You
just can’t understand his appeal to the girls in your group. Granted the boy is
handsome, but he’s silent, morose looking, and eats, drinks, and most likely
sleeps volleyball.

And of course your family would be the type of
traditionalists who adhere to the line of thought that daughters do and say
what they’re told to. Overall, things haven’t been so bad, but once your dad
heard who was asking to take you (and was smart enough to ask him and not you) there was no getting
out of the evening.

Entering your room your eyes fall on your bed, upon which
lies a rather beautiful gown. It’s a-line with a v-neck, the shoulder straps
covered in faux diamonds which match those around the waist. Picking it up you
find the back is lace with a delicate u-drape of fabric. The skirt is flowy but
not too wide, the color a rich, plum color. In a box you find a pair of low
heeled silver shoes. Trying on the dress you gasp. Even you have to admit you
look good!

Mom comes in and claps her hands. “Oh honey, you look
beautiful! Here, let me help you with your hair and makeup.” Without much
choice in the matter she sits you down at your vanity, primping, curling,
painting and manipulating your face and hair to just how she wants it. When
she’s done your hair is in an elegant up-do, a beautiful diamond (real this
time) hair pin tucked in the back. She’s accomplished a subtle fresh look for
your face, but opted for a deep bold burgundy lipstick. You’re surprised your mom
would choose such a color. Flushing a bit when you look in the mirror you can’t
help but smile at her in the reflection of the glass.

“That’s my girl,” she says before a knock at the door draws
her attention away. “And that much be your handsome date, I’ll get the door
dear. Wait here a minute, you must make a good entrance.”

You snort as she leaves; sometimes she can be so silly but
you love her anyway. From downstairs you hear Wakatoshi’s deep voice resonating
as he greets your mom in short simple syllables. Suddenly, you’re really
nervous. You’ve been so caught up in the preparation and fun girly time with
mom that it completely left your head why you’re even doing this. Swallowing
down your nerves you step out of your room and head towards the stairs just as
your mother is calling up, “______-chan! Ushijima-san is here!”

Taking a deep breath, you carefully navigate the
stairs, managing to not fall by keeping your eyes on your feet. When you
finally reach the ground floor you look up, just barely managing not to gasp.
Standing before you is Ushijima and he looks good. You’ve only ever seen him in his school uniform or once in a
while his volleyball one. This is the first you’ve ever seen him in “real life”
but it feels like a fantasy.

He’s clad in a black tuxedo with royal purple shirt
and white tie. In his hand he holds a corsage of white lilies.

Mom clears her throat, reminding you that you really
should stop staring and say something. Bowing slightly you say, “Good evening
Ushijima-san.”

“Good evening, ______-san, thank you for
accompanying me this evening,” he replies though his face is as expressionless
as ever. Either he’s not as impressed with you as you are with him, or he
really isn’t able to remove that look from his face.

After some awkwardness of getting the corsage on
your wrist and begging through clenched teeth for your mother to stop taking
pictures, the two of you make your way outside. You’re not surprised to see a
limo, the driver standing beside the back door, opening it as you approach. He
takes your hand guiding you in and you scoot further across the seat as
Ushijima follows you. The door shuts and when the driver takes him place up
front you’re on your way.

Unsurprisingly the ride there is silent, you looking
out the window and your date staring straight ahead. You’re fairly sure he
wants to be here about as much as you do and so try not to begrudge him too
badly. When you arrive to the hotel where the gala is being hosted the driver
opens the door allowing Ushijima to exit. When you scoot over and extend your
hand out for assistance you’re surprised to find it’s the stoic male and not
the driver who has taken it to help you out. An unexpected blush floods your
cheeks at the contact.

He shocks you further by wrapping your arm through
his, leading you to the entrance. Seems he’s been more trained than you
previously thought, not that you’re exactly a debutant. You still don’t
understand why out of all the girls, particularly rich girls, he could have chosen he picked little ol’ you.

When the doors open your eyes widen; everything is
covered or made of glitzy silvers, golds and ambers. Ushijima guides you to the
main ballroom. The moment he lets you go, numerous girls flood around him
asking all sorts of inane questions. Resisting the urge to roll your eyes, you
make your way to the drink and hors d’oeuvres table. Grabbing a plate and a cup
you fill up since you’ve not had dinner.

Finding a quiet corner table, you sit down and eat
your snacks, observing Ushijima dealing with his sudden fan club. You snort to
yourself thinking how awkward he looks, knowing that if Oikawa were in the same
position he’d have the lot of them blushing and giggling in no time. He appears
to be looking around and when his eyes land on you he stops. Without preamble
or explanation, he guides himself through the throng of estrogen and reaches
your table.

“Why did you leave?” he asks sitting down.

You smirk. “Didn’t want to get in the way of your
fan club,” you respond cheekily. If you didn’t know any better, you’d say he
was annoyed with you at leaving him alone to deal with that.

His next statement confirms it. “Why do you think I
asked you to come to this? To avoid, that from happening.”

Your eyes widen slightly. “Um, sorry I guess,
usually when guys are flocked by beautiful girls they don’t complain too much.”

“I don’t appreciate cheap flattery and fake
niceness,” he replies looking back across the dance floor at the girls now
glaring at you. You could care less. It’s not like you’re friends anyway.

Shrugging your shoulders you offer an olive branch
in the form of a mushroom stuff with toasted cheese. “Hungry?” you proffer. He
nods, plucking the fungus from your fork and popping it in his mouth. The action
makes you laugh.

“What?” he asks.

“Nothing, just…never mind, it’s really nothing,” you
giggle. He looks at you with the same stone expression but his eyes seem to
have warmed slightly.  

Eventually the two of you finish the plate of food together,
all in silence. You’re surprised to feel so comfortable with it, and him, so
quickly. Glancing at the dance floor again you can’t stop a sigh from escaping
your lips. There are numerous couples twirling and swaying about in a
traditional waltz. Dance has been one of your hobbies since you were a young
girl and you’ve always dreamed of being in a place like this, wearing a dress
like the one you are and dancing the night away with a handsome prince.

Casting side eyes at your date you chuckle to
yourself. Ushijima may be handsome, but a prince he is not. And that’s ok,
really, but still it would be nice…

Your thoughts are cut off when he stands up.
Thinking he’s about to go get a drink or something you don’t look up but are
startled when his hand extends into your line of vision. You look at it and then
up at him, floored to see him with his other hand behind his back, his waist
bent in a slight bow as he silently asks you to dance.

Taking his hand, he easily lifts you out of your
chair and ushers you to the dance floor. Turning you around, he places one
large hand on your waist, the other still holding your hand and guiding it into
position. With a short nod he indicates he’s about to start and off he goes,
leading you in a perfectly timed waltz, falling in line with the circle of
dancers already present.

Round and round he guides you, his hold firm but
gentle, his eyes never leaving your face to look at his feet; he knows exactly
what he’s doing.

You’ve never danced with someone outside of your
classes and feel your nerves begin to take over. You stumble a bit on your
dress but he holds you up, effortlessly turning your fumble into a slight dip
before bringing you even closer to himself. Leaning down he says in your ear,
“Don’t over think it, follow my lead.”

You nod in understanding, the rest of the dance
going off without any further issues. At the conclusion of the song you and the
rest of the dance floor occupants clap in appreciation to the musicians.
Thinking the moment over, you turn to leave but when the next song starts you
feel yourself pulled back into Ushijima’s arms. At your look of surprise he
offers, for the first time ever, a slight smile. You understand a little bit
more girls’ attraction to this boy.

For the rest of the night the two of you are lost in
your own world of dancing. It’s a means of communication you’ve always heard of
but never experienced because most of the partners you’ve had always either
tried to be too smooth or were too nervous, constantly talking or stammering
away. But with Ushijima, it’s easy and surprisingly fun.

On your way home, you manage to get him to open up a
little when you ask about volleyball. When you ask about where he learned to
dance he replies simply, “Refinement courses.” You can’t hold back your giggle
and see another hint of a smile quirk his lip up.  He’s been a perfect gentleman the whole night
and you’re thrilled to have been given a glimpse into another layer of
Ushijima.

When you reach your home he again exits the car and
helps you out, leading you to your front door.

“I had a good time tonight,” he says simply.

“I did too, thank you for requesting me.” You
curtsey with a giggle.

He bows in good nature of your playfulness and says
goodnight.

The next day on your locker is a white lily and a
note:

               I really enjoyed our time together. Go out
with me again?

                               –
Wakatoshi

You smile, sliding the note into your bag. Later
that afternoon you make your way to the gym, taking a seat in the bleachers to
watch Wakatoshi practice. When he sees you, he jogs over during a water break.

“Is this a yes?” he asks and you nod. “Good, wait
for me. I’ll take you out when I’m done here.” You nod again and he runs back
to hit more spikes.

Mayuzumi please for number 73 dates fic meme ;)

I’m sorry this is so short, but I hope you like it!


Mayuzumi – Date #73 – Ice
skating/roller skating

“I don’t know how you talked me into this,”
Mayuzumi complains rubbing his hands together, his breath coming out like
steam.

“Because you love me,” you quip back lacing up
your skates

Stepping out onto the ice, you effortlessly glide across its
surface, spinning once before taking off swiftly, the bite of the cold air invigorating
against your skin.

Your hair whips around and you feel free, you always feel
most free here. Turning around you see your boyfriend still on the snow. “Aren’t
you coming?” you shout, your voice carrying far in the silence of the
surrounding woods.

Mayuzumi blinks, coming out of his haze from watching you.
You look positively ethereal in your blue and white winter clothing, the bright
full moon shining down on the secluded pond behind your parents’ home.

Skating out, he’s still cold and uncomfortable but he has to
admit the vision of you doing what you love is worth the sacrifice.

Can you also do the date fic meme no. 4 for Himuro. Pretty please ^^

As always thank you for your patience!


Tatsuya Himuro – Date #4 – Dance class

“It’s hopeless! I’m a hopeless, two left footed
loser!”

Slumping to the ground, you clutch your arms around your
knees, head falling forward to hide your tears.

“Give us five minutes,” Himuro says to the
instructor and she nods, walking out of the studio.

Silence fills the room as Himuro keeps his eyes on your
crumpled form; he hates how much pressure you’re putting on yourself about
this.After giving you a few moments to compose yourself, he
crouches next to you, hand on your head.

“Sweet love, we don’t have to have a fancy first dance.
We don’t have to have one at all if you don’t want, I’m just happy to be
marrying you.”

Your head lifts, tears still standing in your eyes.
“But I wanted everything to be perfect.”

“That’s not possible,” he replies gently and you
nod, biting your lip to try to stem more tears.

Standing, Himuro tugs you to your feet and into his arms.
He, of course, has had no problem learning the moves of this dance. He may not
believe perfection is possible but you disagree because he’s perfect.
Everything he does ends the way he wants it.

“That’s not true,” he says when you express these
thoughts. “I’ve failed plenty of times, in something I love too.” He
tilts your head up, looking in your eyes. “But I kept going and didn’t give
up. Come on, lets try again.”

Slowly he leads you, swaying side to side, one hand on your
waist and the other grasping gently but firm to yours.

And so you dance, the thrum of your hearts all the rhythm
you need.