"I thought you guys broke up," Oikawa huffed while crossing his arms across his chest.

"Huh?! What made you think that?" Hanamaki whipped his head around.

"You guys are so boring! You haven't even kissed! I don't even see you making any kind of contact!" The setter protested before getting smacked in the head by Iwazumi.

"Shut up shittykawa! It isn't any of your business anyways!"

He wasn't wrong though. Despite how long you and Hanamaki have been dating, you haven't even kissed yet held hands with each other. You both wanted to take it slow since you and him were still inexperienced about being in a relationship.

"We're just taking it slow," he responded.

"Yeah, but it's been forever now Makki! Yet your relationship isn't going anywhere. Aren't you a little afraid that (L/n)-chan is going to lose interest?"

Hanamaki's eyes widened a bit. He didn't want you to lose interest. He still loved you. He just wasn't very good at showing affection, "H-how though? I don't know what to do," he sighed heavily.

"Hm.. OH I GOT IT! There's a small festival going on tomorrow, take her on a date! Do small gestures and if she complies then you'll know if she's also willing to take it forward! I'm practically an expert in this field!~"

"You know, normally taking advice from you would be the first mistake, but for once I think you actually gave a good one," Hanamaki stated bluntly making Iwazumi snicker.

"Makki!~ You're so mean!" He whined childishly.

"Well, this is my street I'll see you later," Hanamaki parted ways and waved them goodbye.

"Good luck!"

"Shut up!"

When he returned home he was practically staring at your contact number for 10 minutes already. He was simply too nervous to even call you even though he knew you'd accept.

Taking in a deep breath he tapped your phone number and raised the device to his ear. He was startled to how quickly you answered the phone, but he smiled softly at your bubbly voice.

"Hanamaki!! How was practice? I wish I could've been there to watch you, but I realized I had to finish this essay online and had to turn it in at a certain time, but hey, It was due at 5:00 pm and I submitted it at 4:59 pm. Tell me about your day!" You laughed.

"You're awfully energetic as always, I enjoy it though," he stated softly, "anyways, it was okay. It's like any practice, Oikawa getting on Iwazumi's nerves, and the usual stuff. I actually called you to ask you something.."

"Oh! What's up?"

"There's this festival tomorrow, it's really close-by I was just wondering if you'd like to go with me? B-but it's okay if you can't! I know your busy with a lot of things—"

"Yeah!"

"Huh?"

"Y-yeah. That sounds nice.. I haven't left the house in awhile so yeah, it's a date!"

"Okay, I should probably get ready for bed. It's getting pretty late, be sure to get some rest. Don't stay up too late (L/n)," He lectured.

"Alright, alright! I'll see you tomorrow then! Goodnight Hanamaki," you yawned

"Goodnight (L/n), I'll see you tomorrow.."

~

He waited nervously at the front door of your home. However, the loud thuds and quick footsteps that erupted from inside made him snicker.

'The dork probably overslept.' He thought to himself as small smile spread across his expression.

He was snapped out of his thoughts when the door swung open and you nearly fell forward as you were trying to slip your shoe onto your heel.

"Chill out (L/n)! We're not in a rush!" He held your by the shoulders and sat you down to put on your shoe properly.

"Well, I didn't want to keep you waiting!" You exhaled heavily, "Geez, how did I even sleep through ten alarms."

"Well at least your well rested," he helped you tie your laces, "Don't run around in the house like that you'll break something or you'll hurt yourself."

"Always nagging me," you teased sticking your tongue out at him.

"Someone has to, let's go," he raised to his feet and held out his hand. Accepting the offer you stood to your feet as well and to your surprise he continued to hold your hand in his. You smiled softly and tightened your grip.

~

"This game is rigged," He huffed missing his third attempt at the basketball game.

"You just don't play basketball," you snorted pulling out a coin from your pocket, "if I win, you have to keep the stuffed animal okay?"

"You're confident. I don't want it though."

"Too bad, I have too many stuffed animals already."

"That defeats the purpose though!"

"Just keep it, for me," you smirked picking up the ball in your hands. Point after point you managed to make all the baskets. Proudly you turned your heel and crossed your arms to face your boyfriend with his mouth slight agape.

Grabbing the large animal from the booth owner you wrapped your arms around it childishly. He couldn't help but smile at your excitement.

Looping your arm under his you pulled him towards the ice cream booth, "Hurry up it's getting late!"

~
The walk back was pretty quiet, but the both of you wouldn't mind if it lasted a little bit longer

"Well this is your stop," he stopped in his tracks and faced you, "here, you keep it."

He nudged the large stuffed animal towards you.

"No I told you that—"

"Keep it, it'll make me happier if you had it," He smiled as you took the large animal in your arms, "I'll be on my way, see you later."

"Takahiro..?"

Whipping his head around he was caught off-guard by your flustered face.

"Thank you for today, I had fun," You grinned, "I hope you did too.."

He simply leaned forward and placed a light kiss on the top of your forehead, "Goodnight (F/n)."

"H-hey that's not what I asked, Taka-kun!"

"I had fun too! Now go inside, it's cold!"

'Little by little, we'll take it slow. With each passing day, our feelings will grow.'

A/n
nopenopenope this was hard to write lol
this was requested by IZUNA_AI !!
sorry it took so long to do!! I'm not used to writing about Hanamaki so i'm sorry if i butchered it:,) But thank you for the request as always!
It's been busy lately so updates have been slower. I have a few requests i'm working on that i'm planning to get out as soon as i can:))
That's all, have a good day :P