"Did you find him?" Bokuto gasps.

          "Yeah. It's going to be okay now." You smile. He freezes and the others pause some starting to tear up before you're buried in tight hugs.

          "Okay, that's enough." Kiyoomi's voice sounds over the gushing of the rest. You blink as they back up, glancing at Kiyoomi quietly as he approaches you. "You didn't call…" He says unhappily.

           "Sorry… I got really busy once I started tracking him." You say sheepishly.

           "I suppose I'll forgive you if you sleep in my room tonight." He decides.

           "Eh? That's dirty!" Atsumu objects.

           "What…?" Kiyoomi sends him a glare at the remark.

           "I don't care where you want to sleep. Just come have dinner." Osamu comes over and takes your hands, leading you to the dining room to get you to sit down.

           "Sorry for worrying you." You breathe softly, thumbs running over his knuckles in apology. He pauses, meeting your gaze before leaning in and kissing you softly in response.

           "I missed you. Take care of yourself now please?" He whispers softly.

          "Ah… Okay." You nod lightly, he kisses your temple and you sit down to eat what he brings over to you. 

          Some of the others join you at the table and you entertain them with the mild version of what happened at Nohebi. 

          "Wait wait wait. You two spent the night entirely alone with Daishou in some rundown building?" Kuroo huffs unhappily.

          "It sounds really bad when you say it like that. It wasn't some random building. It's our future agency." You respond.

          "... I'm going to kick his ass." Kuroo mutters, taking out his phone and making a call. You pause and reach over, taking the phone and putting it to your ear as a familiar voice answers.

          'What do ya want now, bedhead?' Daishou questions.

          "To let you know that I'm home now." You hum, there's a surprised pause as he probably double checks the contact.

          '_-___! You called me from Kuroo's phone? Well, it's good to know you're back, everything turned out well?' He inquires lightly.

          "Yeah it did." You lean away from Kuroo's hand as he reaches for the phone. "I told everyone what a great boss you were and Kuroo had this great idea to call you." You inform.

          'Out of jealousy I'm sure.' He hums lightly. 'You should make it worse.' He snickers. You blink, getting pulled into the mischievous attitude he gave off.

          "Awww, Suguru you're too much.' You giggle lightly. The others pause, starting to glare at the phone while Daishou sputters slightly at that.

          'G-Give me a bit of a warning if you're jumping in like that!' He manages.

          "That's why I didn't. You're so cute." You hum. 

          'Sure are brave over the phone… I'll remember this.' He rumbles.

         "Oh stop, you… You're giving me chills." You murmur smirking. 

          'Tch…___...'

          'Daishou! Why's your tail wagging like that? Are you talking to ___?’ Mika's voice sounds on the other end and you both pause.

           'M-Mika-chan! You surprised me! Yes, it's ___. I'll put you on speaker so you can say hi.'

           "H-Hi Mika." You manage blushing lightly.

           'Hey ___! Daishou is blushing, did I interrupt you guys flirting?' She asks curiously. 

           "Uh… According to the faces the others are making we might have been…" You murmur glancing around. "Stop staring guys."

           "Don't flirt with that guy on my phone." Kuroo frowns.

           "It's your fault for calling him to give him trouble." You retort.

           "You're the one giving him trouble now." Atsumu huffs. 

           "You think so? Sorry Daishou." 

           'Wh-what? It's no trouble at all.' He manages.

           'He liked it. His tail was moving a lot.' Mika giggles.

           "Geez… Even over the phone she's too cute… Boss, do the thing." You sigh rubbing your cheek, feeling your blush grow. 

           'Aw… ___ I miss you. I can't wait to see you the day after tomorrow.' Mika murmurs. 'I have a few gifts for you too.'

           "Eh? Really? For me?" You sit up with a sheepish grin. 

           'Mhm! Oh! I gotta go! See you later!' She gasps.

           "Bye Mika." You call, hearing Daishou call the same.

           'So make sure you're back to yourself by the tournament… I'm going to want my partner until the last stage of it.' He tells you lightly.

            "Okay. I'll make sure I'm in top condition then." You smile.

            'Good… I'll be waiting for you.' Daishou breathes.

            "Alright, see you then." You hum before you both hang up. You look at Kuroo's phone thoughtfully before peeking at Kuroo. "Got any new pics?" You ask, making him freeze and blush heavily, quickly taking his phone back.

          "Sh-Shut it." He stammers.

          "Heh." You smirk and he glares half-heartedly at you.

          "Heh… Welcome back." He sighs with a smile. 

          "Thanks for the food Osamu." You hum getting up before kissing his cheek and heading up stairs to shower and change before heading to Kiyoomi's room. You go in carefully and he greets you with a pill to your lips. 

           "You had me really worried." He scolds you lightly. 

           "I know… I'm sorry Kiyoomi." You frown lightly. He shifts slightly, looking over your face and starting to blush.

           "Can you… Say what you said over the phone before?" He requests quietly.

           "Okay… I…." Your voice dies, a heavy blush forming on your face. "I…" You try again but nothing comes out. "I'm sorry. I can't…" You cover your face.

           "I'll try then. ___, I…." He tries so hard to say it, turning red and just deciding to hug you instead. "I knew it… It was the phone… Saying it in person is still hard…" He grumbles before chuckling. "I really wanted to hear it again too." 

          "Yeah.." You bury your face in his shoulder. "You sure this is okay? I stressed you out for a while there." 

          "I'm sure it'll be fine. Because the moment you smiled it all seemed to melt away. Not just for me either… Right now I'm just so happy to have you back." He squeezes you softly. "I…" He grimaces and puts his head to your shoulder. "Dammit… That would've fit perfectly there…" 

           "Heh… That's okay, I still heard it." You kiss his cheek and he pulls back to meet your gaze. He cups your cheek and kisses you softly in response.

           "It's not enough. I'm not satisfied with not being able to say it clearly." He says in slight frustration before kissing you again, backing you toward the bed. "I want you to know. I want you to hear it." He breathes, lightly pushing you onto the bed so he can loom over you. "You've always been a light in my life. When you're gone it's gray and empty. So wherever you want to go I'll follow. I might not deserve you but I crave you. I want to stay near your warm light more than anything." 

          You blink up at him in awe, tearing up slightly. "What's wrong with saying it that way?" You ask with a warm smile.

          "It's too long." He responds before smiling and cupping your cheek. "Why are you tearing up? Was it too much?" He asks softly.

         "No.. It just made me really happy." You respond touching his hand. He smiles a bit more before kissing you again. "So does that mean you followed me to Raizu?"

         "..." He blushes lightly looking to the side. "Yes…" 

         "Why didn't you say so?"

         "Because I felt like a stalker." He grumbles, closing his eyes. "I weighed the pros and cons for both schools and the pros were equal until I put your now down. And even then I kept telling myself there were other reasons for it but none of them really mattered to me except for you."

           You reach up and pull his face down for a kiss. He hums lowly kissing you back, arms wrapping around you before rolling to the side and pulling you closer. After a bit he breaks the kiss to wish you goodnight. "Goodnight Kiyoomi… Thank you for always being near me." You whisper cupping his cheek.

           "Thank you for still being here." He responds, cuddling up to you and starting to drift off.

          'We can only thank Tendo for that.' You think, looking at the wall before steadily drifting off as well. 

         When morning arrives, you wake with a stretch, back popping slightly before you focus on Kiyoomi's sleeping face. You smile softly, watching him before kissing his cheek and getting out of the bed. You head to your room to change for the day, pausing as you look over at Ushijima fast asleep. You smile and go over, moving some hair from his face and kissing his temple before grabbing some clothes and going into the bathroom to change.

        You go back out and down to the kitchen to start breakfast, peering about before messaging Death to check on Tendo. A few moments later you receive a response.

         'He's doing good. Most of the bad ones are gone now. He started to move too.' 

         'Good. Did you sleep? I'll stop by with food later.' You tell him.

         'I slept… A little bit. That's awfully sweet of you…'

         'You just keep watching over him, I'll see you soon.' You respond before focusing on breakfast. After a few moments a pair of arms wrap around you from behind, lips pressing against your neck. 

         "I was going to do that…" Osamu whispers.

         "Beat you to it." You smirk, pecking his cheek. 

         "Fine. I'm just gonna watch then." He whispers, kissing your cheek. Everytime you got something done he'd kiss you on the cheek.

         "Stop… That's starting to tickle." You chuckle. "And done." You add finishing with breakfast.

         "Oh finally." He smiles before covering the side of your face with kisses. You laugh trying to get away as he moves to your neck. 

          "Um… So is the food done…?" Iwaizumi inquires, making you both freeze. 

          "Oh! Y-Yes it's done." You manage sheepishly as Iwaizumi calmly moves between you two, giving Osamu a look. 

          "Good morning to you too." Osamu smiles before going to ring the bell for breakfast. Iwaizumi huffs and you both look at each other before he leans over and kisses the tip of your nose before grabbing a plate and going to the dining room. You blink after him before chuckling sheepishly as more start to come into the kitchen to grab a plate. 

          Ushijima is the last to come in, looking troubled. "What's wrong Wakatoshi?" You ask him lightly.

          "Shirabu just informed me that one of the stages of the stages of the tournament is a swimming one." He frowns.

          "You don't know how to swim…" You conclude nodding. "And I never got to teach you back during the camp." You frown lightly.

          "You knew?" He tilts his head.

          "I guessed… We should go to the water course then! I'll teach you today." You decide with a grin.

          "Will I be able to learn in a day?" He tilts his head.

          "Dunno. But it's worth a shot." You tell him, hands on your hips. "But first. Let's eat."

          "Yes… Thank you." He gives a small smile.

          "No need for that." You wave your hand. 'Just getting a close up with those muscles will be enough for me.' You think as you both head into the dining room. 

          After breakfast you take Ushijima to the water course. It was set up like a beach, even had a bright sunny feel even though everything outside was over cast. 

           "This is one of the big courses so we got plenty of room. And it has shallow areas for you to catch your footing." You take off your hoodie cover and stretch as he removes his shirt.

           "... I'm nervous." He comments suddenly.

           "Eh? You are?" You blink in surprise. "I'm not going to let you drown you know." 

           "That's not the only reason…" He murmurs looking down. You pause and reach over to pat his shoulder.

           "Well whatever it is. It'll be fine, I'm here with you." You hum before starting for the water. He frowns watching you with a small blush before sighing quietly and following you to the water. "Come on." You reach for him, wading a bit deeper.

             He follows you deeper and you take his hands. "Okay, calm slow kicks." You breathe, kicking off of the bank into open water. He tries to follow your lead but starts to sink. You swiftly pull him into you to keep him from sinking further. 'Heavy… Muscles are nice but heavy…' You think. "Okay… Maybe kick faster…" You manage. He blinks at your face, kicking swiftly making you both bob out of the water. 

            "This doesn't seem right." He comments as you start laughing.

            "Slow it down, we just wanna keep you from sinking you," You chuckle.

            "Okay." He frowns lightly with a blush, adjusting until it's calm. 

            "There we go." You whisper, starting to tug him along. "I'm going to let your hands go now, try to mimic me." You move to let go of his hands but he grips them tightly seeming uneasy at that thought. "I'm not going to disappear." You touch your forehead to his with a soft smile. "Trust me." You whisper as he blushes. 

          "Okay…" He manages, releasing your hands. You smile and guide him gently into the next steps.

          It might've taken two hours before he was swimming comfortably and diving here and there. It was nice watching him swim about, the water glistening over his muscles so nicely. His eyes meet yours and you send a smile before diving under the water, moving to a deep area and stopping to look at the fake sky from under the water. You liked swimming, it felt free and calm. 

          He swims down to you giving you a curious look. You smile at him and look up at the rippling sky in response. He follows your gaze, seeming to want to stay there with you but his lungs weren't ready to stay under long. You move closer to him, taking his hand and heading to the surface with him. He coughs slightly as you regain your breath. "You okay?" You pat his back. 

          "Yes… I need to get better at holding my breath." He responds. 

          "You're getting good at this. That water stage tomorrow won't know what hit it." You smile, kissing his cheek bone. He pauses, touching the spot and peering at you quietly. "Ah. Sorry. That was a um… Good job gesture…" You stammer with a blush. He blinks at that before leaning over and kissing your cheek.

          "You did a good job at teaching me…" He murmurs as you pause in surprise. He looks down with a small blush. 

          "Heh… How can you be so handsome and so cute at the same time?" You tease slightly. He scoffs quietly and hides a small smile under the water, looking away from you. '... Does he know this is bad for my instincts?' You wonder, fingers brushing his cheeks and regaining his attention. "Are you messing with me right now? I feel like I'm being baited here. This cuteness can't be real." You comment, meeting his gaze as you move even closer, nose brushing his. He blushes heavily and hides his face in your shoulder at that.

          "I'm not. I don't know what you mean…" He grumbles quietly in confusion. 

          'He's so damn precious… How is this the same guy that I challenged a while ago?' You wonder in awe, hugging him. 

          "Hey Wakatoshi?" You hum, making him raise his head to look at you. "Can I kiss you?" You ask. He freezes, face becoming entirely red at that. 

           "M….Mhm…" Is the only answer he can manage.

           'Ah… I wonder if he'll be okay if I do…' You tilt your head, moving closer. Your nose brushes his and he shivers slightly, closing his eyes. 'Heh… How cute.' You think smiling before softly kissing him. He kisses back and immediately hides his face behind his hands when you pull away. "Wakatoshi… If you keep that up I'll want to tease you." You warn lightly.

           "My heart feels weird…" He murmurs. You blink and turn your head away to keep from laughing at him. So damn cute.

           "Okay, let's get out now. You must be hungry." You breathe after calming yourself leading him out. You pass him a towel and dry off, peering over as he does the same. Feeling your gaze he starts to blush all over. "I'm not going to jump on you if that's why you're getting nervous." 

           "I'm not getting nervous…" He responds. 

           "Okay… I'll leave you alone." You smile, shaking the sand from your hoodie before pulling it on over your bathing suit. He relaxes as he pulls on his shirt, peering at you quietly. 

           "Do you want a hug?" He asks lightly. You pause, and turn to him, holding up your arms.

           "Pick me up." You request. He blinks and lifts you up against his chest, head tilting in question. "Now I'm in the perfect position to kiss you again." You smirk. His eyes widen as he turns red again. You lean your head down and he closes his eyes. "Can I?"

            "Mm… Mhm…" He responds lightly. You smile and tip his chin, kissing him again. He kisses back instinctively and you smile, pulling back, arms wrapping around his neck.

            "Wakatoshi is so cute." You chuckle as he hides his face in your shoulder. "You can put me down now. Let's get you some food." You pat his head.

           "... I don't want to." He murmurs carrying you out stubbornly. You chuckle at that, resting your chin on his shoulder as he walks on.

          "I hope Tendo wakes up soon… I miss him…" You say without thinking.

          "Me too." He agrees, hugging you. 

          "I gotta take him on a date after all that…" You think, closing your eyes. 

          "That's a nice idea." He smiles lightly. You reach the dorms and he finally sets you down so you can enter. 

          "Finally! Where did you guys go?" Oikawa asks joining you as you both go to the kitchen.

          "Swimming. Why? What's up?" You ask starting to make lunch for you and Ushijima. 

          "Wait… Swimming? Just you two? Half naked and alone…?" Oikawa straightens.

          "Yeah." You respond. There's a thump and you look back to find him sulking against the wall.

          "Are you okay Oikawa?" Ushijima inquires.

          "I hate you… So much…" Oikawa whispers. 

          "Don't be mean to Wakatoshi." You tell him, placing a hand on Ushijima's chest. Ushijima pauses, touching your hand with a small blush and avoiding looking at you. "So damn cute." You hiss before focusing on the food.

           "Anyway, we…" Oikawa turns back around, pausing in confusion at Ushijima's shy expression. "What the hell? Go away!" Oikawa snaps. 

            "Tooru…" You hum a warning and he pauses.

            "... As I was trying to say. We're going to the Armageddon course in a bit, wanna come?" He asks you.

            "Mmm… Sorry. I have an errand to go on." You answer. 

            "Ah… well you can join us afterwards." He says. "Be careful, Dagger's still out there." He says going out. You pause in confusion. That should've been on the news already right? Did that get covered up? You frown lightly and pass Ushijima his plate before making a bento for Death. You gather some other food too before turning to him.

           "I'll be back soon." You tell Ushijima before heading out briskly. You soon come to the shack, going inside to find it spotless on the inside. "Someone's been busy." You comment loudly, going down to the basement.

           "Hey. I got bored sometime last night an cleaned da place… figured it would be a nice thing for him ta wake up to." Death greets, looking up from the newspaper he was reading.

          "You're… Sweet…" You say in surprise before handing him the food and looking over at Tendo and pausing. "Where did the glass go?" You ask.

            "It went into the wall after the machine said something about the healing process being completed… Scared the hell outta me last night when I tried ta go ta sleep." He huffs. You go over carefully, leaning over Tendo. "I cleaned him up too, best as I could without moving 'im too much." 

            "He looks much better now…" You whisper, cupping Tendo's cheek and kissing his lips softly. "Come back to me soon…" You breathe before kissing him again. Death shifts blushing lightly and looking away awkwardly.

           "Ya two really can't help yerselves…" He comments.

           "I can't help it." You breathe straightening up. "Anyway thanks for being such a good friend to him." You ruffle his hair.

           "Oi. I'm older than ya don't go treating me like a kid too." He scoffs blushing. You snicker ruffling his hair more at that. "Ya belong together with him…" He grumbles, swatting your hands away with a small smile. "Get outta here."

           "Alright. See you later." You chuckle heading out and back to Raizu. You train with the others for the rest of the day and pile up in your room for bed that night, anxiously awaiting the Tournament.

           "This stadium is huge!" You gasp.

           "And it's only the starting stage." Kuroo chuckles.

           "Not many contestants this time around…" Oikawa murmurs.

           "Bloody Horizon thinned them out." Futakuchi reminds him.

           "Still…" Oikawa frowns softly.

           "___!" Mika chimes, making you look over just as she crashes into you, giving you a kiss. She surprised you with it and your arms wave slightly in confusion. "Hehehe! Surprised you." She giggles. You blink and blush, hugging her with a huff before kissing her cheek.

          "Ugh… I'll get you back one day…" You grumble.

          "Hehe…" She hugs you tighter.

          "Ah… I should've known you were running to ___." Daishou chuckles. 

          "Hey boss." You smile as you and Mika release each other.

          "Hey… You're looking good." He rumbles. You blink, understanding his meaning and smile more. 

           "Of course. I can't fight by your side if I'm not at a hundred percent." You breathe making him smile softly. Mika squeals quietly making you both look at her in surprise.

          "I can't wait to see you two fight together!" She gushes excitedly. 

          "Right." You breathe.

          "Left." Daishou hums and you both kiss her cheeks.

           "Aww… You two." She blushes heavily.

           "I hate whatever is going here." Oikawa frowns heavily.

           "I'm not jealous." Atsumu grumbles to himself.

           "We should get inside before it gets any more crowded." Kiyoomi says leading the way, everyone starts to follow, but something keeps you back. 

            'Turn around.' A voice murmurs in your head and you carefully look back as a familiar face moves through the crowd, stopping a few feet away with a small smile that brings tears to your eyes.

             "___. I'm home."