"Shōyō! I didn't see you at practice this morning!" Sugawara spoke happily, pressing a delicate kiss upon Hinata's features as Daichi followed behind the setter.

"Ah yeah I'm sorry... just not feeling well today" Hinata chuckled awkwardly, he hated lying to them.

"No worries! Wanna come with me and Daichi for lunch" Sugawara spoke, gesturing to the captain who was following behind him.

Hinata brightened up a little "sure" he smiled weakly, giving Daichi a soft kiss on his cheek because he pouted a little from the lack of affection.

"You can choose the place Hinata" Daichi said, connecting his own hand with Hinata's; swiftly followed by Sugawara taking his other hand.

Hinata flushed and couldn't think of anything other than the two males that stood protectively on either side of him. Sugawara and Daichi both sent a meaningful smirk towards each other at Hinata's silence; deciding to take the lead instead.

"Don't worry, I've got a good place in mind" Sugawara reassured, ruffling Hinata's hair and leading them to the place he had thought of.

Hinata smiled contently as they walked to a small cosy looking restaurant. It didn't look fancy, more of a small family business which someone had a hard time keeping in check... but the food was absolutely amazing.

"I've been here ever since I was little!" Suga exclaimed proudly, Hinata's eyes gleamed with amazement at the surroundings.

It was indeed beautiful. The walls were made out of old stone which perfectly complimented the intricate vintage paintings that stood proudly on the walls; followed by a slightly rusted fire place.

Hinata immediately took the seat by the sofa near the wood fueled fire; warming up his little hands hear the heat "wow Suga-san, this really is amazing!"

Hinata beamed, the light from the fire mirrored in his cloudy brown eyes.

Daichi ordered food for them all as Sugawara joined Hinata next to the fire "hey suga-san, I can pay for-" the setter quickly sur of the teen "no no Shōyō, this is on us"

Hinata pouted and sunk into his chair stubbornly "oh come onnn~ let us treat you" Sugawara teased, poking Hinata's cheek repeatedly.

Out of nowhere Hinata licked Sugawara's finger, causing the male to recoil in surprise. Suga chuckled at the childish behaviour and tilted Hinata's face to look at him.

"You're amazing Shōyō, I hope you know that" the silver haired male complimented, making Hinata's cheeks flush bright red.

"I'm back!" Daichi exclaimed, sitting opposite Sugawara and Hinata. He saw their proximity and snickered playfully "having fun without me? How disappointing"

Hinata quickly flailed his hands in the air worried if he had made Daichi upset, all the while the duo enjoyed teasing the boy.

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"Here's you're food!" A female waitress with dark blue hair and black eyes smiled kindly, placing their food down on the little coffee table along with their drinks.

"Oh hey miss, I didn't order this" Hinata said sweetly, holding up a smoothie with a piece of paper taped to the bottom.

"Oh that's on the house for you..." she replied with a slight dust of pink covering her chubby cheeks "oh um, thank you" Hinata smiled, making the girl more flustered as she scurried away with her empty tray.

As soon as she was out of sight, Daichi grabbed the drink and ripped of the paper, opening it swiftly despite Hinata's protests.

He glared at the paper and dropped it on the table to show it to Suga. It was her phone number and name, they both sighed at how much attention Hinata even from strangers.

He really was a literal magnet to both girls and boys.

Sugawara snatched the paper and crumpled it up, shoving it in his pocket afterwards "hey what was that for? She was just being nice" Hinata wined, taking a sip of his complimentary smoothie.

"Shō she obviously liked you" Sugawara sighed at his oblivious nature.

Hinata pouted as Daichi agreed with Sugawara, Hinata just wanted more friends to be honest.

"Thank you for the food Daichi-san" Hinata spoke with a mouth full of food, his cheeks puffing up and down adorably.

"No problem Hinata, I'm glad i could make you happy"

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"Well I'm off to class! Thanks for lunch" Hinata beamed as they returned back to Karasuno for the last couple hours of school.

Hinata jumped in order to kiss both of them on the cheek then went running to his next class.

Well... Hinata didn't really go to his next class.

In fact, he hid until everyone was in a lesson and the halls were completely empty. The boy crept out of his hiding place which was behind some lockers and cautiously left the school with ease.

Hinata hummed with satisfaction as he strolled towards his old home where his drugs stash was hidden.

He had been clean for so long and just couldn't bare it any longer. Hinata unlocked the wooden door excitedly, he knew it was bad but it was just so addictive~

He felt disappointed in himself but there was nothing he could really do now. He'd come to far too simply go back now.

Upon opening his door a rather familiar smell his his nose instantly.

Perfume.

Not just any perfume.

No, no... this was the exact perfume his mother wore every day on repeat.

It was a cheap cinnamon and pumpkin smell.

And Hinata hated it. In fact he almost gagged when the smell entered his nose. Instantly he squeezed his nostrils shut while cautiously closing the door behind himself.

"Hello~ who's there" a sickly sweet feminine voice called out from the lounge.

Hinata froze. No this can't be.

She can't be here.

It's a nightmare.

It's not real.

She's not here.

As much as Hinata wanted to believe this. It was false. She had come to 'visit' just as she explained through the text massage "whose there?" She called out again, now a little agitated.

Hinata couldn't move. Her fake innocent voice echoed around the deepest parts of his mind; digging up unforgettable memories.

An exasperated sigh was heard from the living room as the sound of heels against wooden floorboards drew closer to the boy.

There she stood. An extremely tall woman stood dominantly in the doorway staring down at Hinata. She wore a smart blue suit with her shoulder length brown hair swept back in a small bun.

Her familiar dull green downturned eyes stood out against the rest of her simplistic features; small rectangular glasses sitting comfortably on the bridge of her sharp nose.

"Shōyō! Oh how I've missed you my darling!~"

𝙄 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙮𝙖𝙡𝙡 😩

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