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summer **

Koushi cocked a eyebrow at Tanaka when he winked at him, he had a idea what it was about and it caused him to shake his head. He really must have thought he was being slick with how he walked off to leave the two of them alone. He shrugged his shouldered when Daichi claimed he was up to something, acting as if he hadn’t caught on as the two of them walked to food table. “Yes, please. I’ll have what he’s having.” He pointed over to Asahi, who was laughing loudly on Noya’s lap. He tsked softly, it wasn’t even that late. How could someone so big be such a light weight? He glanced up at Daichi when he felt his eyes on him, holding eye contact before smiling at him. “Is there something on my face, Dai-kun?” he teased him softly.

Daichi glanced over to Asahi when Koushi made his comment about his food, rolling his eyes. Why Noya even put up with that lovable idiot he would never know or understand why. He chuckled shortly still amused with Koushi and reached over the boy to grab a couple of chips that were conveniently placed in a bowl behind them, “I’m just going to have pop, someone has to look after you if you’re going to have whatever he’s on.” the male smiled in amusement. The two of them moved closer to the food on the table when he was caught staring at his best friend. They held each other’s eye contact for a staggered moment, subconsciously moving closer to him. “H-Hah. Uh, n-no..there’s nothing on your face. But it doesn’t hurt to make sure, right?” he awkwardly answered with a slide glance and a shy smile. Daichi was starting to consider the pros of maybe having a beer and taking the edge off. Koushi was just so much more outgoing and better in social situations, not that he wasn’t comfortable with his teammates he just had a harder time relaxing. Since Tanaka had instantly left them alone, he figured they were to fend for themselves. “Should we scavenge for something to drink?”  

“Hmm, no, you don’t have to worry about me, I can handle myself better than him.” Koushi joked, though it was true. He didn’t drink too often, but he figured if he didn’t he’d be the one scurrying around after everyone being a big worry wart. He snickered at the thought, he wouldn’t put it past himself to wind up doing this anyway. That was if he could pull his attention away from Daichi. “Hm, you at least have to take one shot with me, okay?” he grinned up at him. He knew he was being a bad influence, but they’d be back in school and stressed out once again soon. Daichi deserved to have a good night more than anyone he knew, especially after their plans had changed. He moved to pick up a bottle of apple sake, holding it towards him with a smile. “What do you say?”

Celebrate ~~

Koutaro was thrilled they were both ready to drink, the last time had been fun even if it’d gotten him in trouble. He’d already gone through the trouble of hiding the breakable goods before Kuroo got there, since he knew he had little control of his balance when he started to drink. “Nah, dude. You’re barely competition to me!” He teased the other, taking the first shot back. His face twisted from the taste, the raspberry was nice but sake always burnt. He leaned back into his bed, snickering softly. “Ha, I don’t blame him! He always has to look after your first years, after all. Especially that big one! I bet Fukurodani will be amazing next year, with Akaashi as captain. We’ll have to go to their games, right?” he snickered at the remark about how fasthe he was. He’d been prepared after all. “You pour the next one.”

“Yeah but not better than Nekoma, Kai is going to give Kaashi a run for his money. Especially if Yaku can get Lev to get his act together, he might actually be a threat.” Kuroo amusingly shook his head at the thought. His face turned sour as he was handed the two shot glasses again to pour the alcohol; what exactly did that mean for Kenma? They hadn’t exactly talked about if he would continue volleyball after he left and he wasn’t sure if he would. He would keep it in the back of his mind to ask the blonde later about it. He handed Bokuto the shot glass and lifted his to air toast and shoot it back. The tall boy’s face scrunched at the burning, but sweet sensation that poured down the back of his throat. Kuroo started to smirk at his friend with a make believe lightbulb above his head. “You know, we should make this interesting. Let’s make a wager.” knowing that Koutaro would never backdown from a challenge. “If I can take more shots than you in a minute, then you have to take a dare and the same if you win. Which you won’t.” he made sure to wink and a wave at the slightly older male. “Unless you’re scared of course.” 

“HA! I’m not too worried! Akaashi is the most organized person I’ve ever met, with him as a captain the team will still be a huge threat. There’s not a doubt in my mind that they’ll wind up in nationals! But I’m sure that Yaku can whip him into shape, he’s so strict.” Bokuto laughed as he remembered the last training camp and how exhausted Lev had been in the end. Yaku was just as serious about the sport as the two sitting next to each other. He licked his lips once the shot was downed, the burn was something he was already pretty used to. He perked up when Kuroo started to suggest a challenge, he lived for the little games that they would play. And that brought up the opportunity of making the Nekoma do something embarrassing. “HA! I don’t know why you always think you can beat me when it comes to drinking! Hell yeah! I’m so down, I’m going to kick your butt, set them up!” He exclaimed, with his parents out of the house he could be as loud as he wanted. He took out a bunch of the disposable cups from the bag next to him, lining them up so Kuroo could pour the sake in.

He scoffed softly at the remark, they both knew that Iwaizumi left right after he agreed to. He also knew that Tooru was a lot more aware of him arriving then he acted like he was. “Yeah, whatever. It literally took me ten minutes.” He walked over to the other’s bed and sat down on the edge, running his fingers through his unruly hair. “So, what exactly was so important that you had to call me over here at this time? Can’t sleep again?” He asked him, laying back on his bed and glancing over to the brunette. He was still a little sour that he’d gotten his way, he didn’t like to give in and stroke his ego so often. He stretched out a bit more, comfortable enough with his childhood friend to not care if his leg was touching the others. Besides, with the recent tension between the two of them, he had a feeling that Oikawa didn’t care. Maybe part of him liked to rile the other one up. “Me and Yumi broke up today, by the way.” He said, his tone a little too casual.

Oikawa glared at the other male in the room when he dismissed his comment and sat on the edge of his bed. It didn’t bother him too much that Iwazume was able to see through most of his charade. His best friend wasn’t stupid or unaware of his behavior, sometimes he liked to see just how much Iwazume paid him attention by doing the small things he would. “Iwa-Chan, don’t sound like you don’t want to be here..” he wrinkled his forehead with a small pout. Why was he always so mean to him even when he gave him what he wanted? Tooru hated to admit that it was one of his favorable traits, even if it was annoying from time to time. The other teen laid down on his bed and pretended not to notice just how close they were laying near each other. Why did Iwazume have to do that to him? He knew it drove him crazy not knowing if the tension he felt was reciprocated and yet he never would address it. Because of course, Oikawa couldn’t be the one to address it first that only would admit he was thinking about it. His brown eyes shifted in Iwa’s direction when he spoke and part of him snickered in happiness. “Awe Iwa-Chan are you okay? I told you it wouldn’t last long I don’t know why you never listen to me. Was it the same thing as last time? You never had any time for her?” he waved his hand knowing the excuse word for word. They both had heard it from countless girls they’ve dated throughout the years. Volleyball was just too important. “Now you can cuddle me without feeling bad about it, ne, Iwa-Chan?”

“Mah, don’t be a baby, Trashykawa.” Iwaizumi muttered into the pillow. His day was pretty exhausting and thought he wasn’t about to admit it, he could use a little relaxing and affection. He noted that Oikawa moved closer to him once he laid down, although he’d picked up on such a detail he didn’t move or point it out. It was more amusing to leave him in the dark. “Mhm, same old, same old. Oh, and I’m insensitive. But that’s nothing we didn’t know, right?” He mused sarcastically, turning his body to face the other male more. His next remark gained a small scoff and a gentle push to his chest. “Who said I even felt bad about it? It’s harmless, right?” He smirked, he knew it wasn’t, he just wanted to irk the other.He was pretty sure this was the first time the both of them had been single at the same time since they were fourteen, it was odd in it’s own way.

Oikawa smiled to himself as he ducked his head underneath his satin sheets staring at the screen shinning brightly. Iwazume had finally agreed to come over after four different attempts of trying to convince him. The brunette was starting to grow incredibly attached to his best friend, in ways that would escalate their friendship to something more but he had to be sure before he said anything. Tooru wasn’t a fan of being the one to leave himself open on the off chance that someone didnt feel the same way he was. But it rare to hear no from Iwazume even if in the public eye he was much more meaner to him. They both at least had an understanding of their underlining relationship with each other even if neither of them put a name on what it was that they had together. He kicked his feet happily when his text sent and jumped out of bed to get dressed. The brunette’s current outfit just wouldn’t suffice, Oikawa would rarely allow others even Iwazume to see him completely bare of preparation. A few moments later he was ready and grinned when the footsteps approaching were too loud to belong to anyone who lived there. He hastily ran and jumped on top of his bed pretending to be listening to music once his friend entered his bedroom. His head propped up gently with a smile on his face and his eyes closed, “Hm? Iwa-Chan? Is that you?” he asked nonchalantly blinking up. The brunette stuck his tongue out when he was glared at and waved “You finally made it, that took forever. Did you get lost?”  

He scoffed softly at the remark, they both knew that Iwaizumi left right after he agreed to. He also knew that Tooru was a lot more aware of him arriving then he acted like he was. “Yeah, whatever. It literally took me ten minutes.” He walked over to the other’s bed and sat down on the edge, running his fingers through his unruly hair. “So, what exactly was so important that you had to call me over here at this time? Can’t sleep again?” He asked him, laying back on his bed and glancing over to the brunette. He was still a little sour that he’d gotten his way, he didn’t like to give in and stroke his ego so often. He stretched out a bit more, comfortable enough with his childhood friend to not care if his leg was touching the others. Besides, with the recent tension between the two of them, he had a feeling that Oikawa didn’t care. Maybe part of him liked to rile the other one up. “Me and Yumi broke up today, by the way.” He said, his tone a little too casual.

summer **

Koushi cocked a eyebrow at Tanaka when he winked at him, he had a idea what it was about and it caused him to shake his head. He really must have thought he was being slick with how he walked off to leave the two of them alone. He shrugged his shouldered when Daichi claimed he was up to something, acting as if he hadn't caught on as the two of them walked to food table. "Yes, please. I'll have what he's having." He pointed over to Asahi, who was laughing loudly on Noya's lap. He tsked softly, it wasn't even that late. How could someone so big be such a light weight? He glanced up at Daichi when he felt his eyes on him, holding eye contact before smiling at him. "Is there something on my face, Dai-kun?" he teased him softly.

Celebrate ~~

Kuroo’s laugh turned more into a snicker as the two of them realized they were both in the mood to drink with each other. The last time they had did that things got broken and he was pretty sure they were both grounded for a week. All worth it. Bokuto fulfilled the mischievous side of Kuroo’s personality and the two of them together were trouble. The taller boy made a face and shrugged his shoulders before shaking his head “You think that but we both know I would be the winner.” Kuroo coolly responded. He slunk off his jacket and tossed it further away on the bed so it wouldn’t bother Bokuto’s OCD habit. And even if it did he knew his friend would get up and put it where it needed to be for him to function. It was amusing to see just how far he could push him with his habits.He pushed some of his hair out of his eye and nodded in thought “I just hope between Kai and Yaku the team won’t miss me too much. Even though Yaku wasn’t too thrilled to be on “Semi-Captain” duty either. I owe that guy like, what, three favors now.” shaking his head and smiling a bit. He swore there was a part of him that hated Kuroo. Bokuto had already started to hand him a shot glass, not aware the boy had even left to retrieve them. “You move way too fast dude.” he commented sitting up and sliding down to the floor pouring the two of them a shot from his bottle first.  

Koutaro was thrilled they were both ready to drink, the last time had been fun even if it'd gotten him in trouble. He'd already gone through the trouble of hiding the breakable goods before Kuroo got there, since he knew he had little control of his balance when he started to drink. "Nah, dude. You're barely competition to me!" He teased the other, taking the first shot back. His face twisted from the taste, the raspberry was nice but sake always burnt. He leaned back into his bed, snickering softly. "Ha, I don't blame him! He always has to look after your first years, after all. Especially that big one! I bet Fukurodani will be amazing next year, with Akaashi as captain. We'll have to go to their games, right?" he snickered at the remark about how fasthe he was. He'd been prepared after all. "You pour the next one."

summer **

Daichi straightened up his posture at the compliment Koushi offered him, the male couldn’t help it really. Any time the other male did it made the knots in his stomach more justified. “I’m going to get a trim then, just to keep it to your likeings. Laughing at the comment about him being up tight, he knew he would hear it throughout the night. Daichi wasn’t exactly the first one to volunteer for partying or company to hang out with other than Koushi, Kiyoko, Asahi and Yui. But he did enjoy hanging out with his team on most occasions and they were entertaining. The captain smiled to himself at their closeness once the two of them settled standing near each other. There were the small little subtle things that his best friend would do that reminded him why he felt this way. ‘Maybe I should..’ his thoughts interrupted when Tanaka blurted out loud at them and dragged him and Koushi inside. “Tanaka how old are we?” he asked curiously with a hint of amusement glancing over at Suga. around the corner of the front of the house was the living room, where everyone seemed to be at the moment. Tanaka’s sister Saeko was set up in a corner and a dj booth in front of her. There were blown up balloons everywhere (orange and black respectably), streamers and an assortment of chips and dips with a (presumably spiked) punch bowl. Noya was very loudly attempted to pin the tail on the cartoon-ish donkey claiming Asahi’s attention before he noticed them. “You guys showed! I’m glad you actually convinced Daichi, Kou-Kun.” the tall boy smiled even when Daichi grumbled at him. “Kou-Kun? You’ve been drinking already, haven’t you? Kami, Asahi you couldn’t even wait?” glaring at the taller boy shaking his head. 

Celebrate ~~

Kuroo took out his phone quickly when he pulled into Bokuto’s driveway, making sure to do what he was told and tell Kenma he was welcomed at his apartment. His mom was constantly babying the setter whenever his parents were out of town. Kuroo tried to regulate her but, no one could tell that woman no even though he surely pushed her limits. The teen felt a bit guilty for leaving Kenma alone to hang out with Bokuto but he rarely got to see his other best friend and the blonde understood that. Thankfully. It was only for one night anyway, and Kuroo usually made it a point to return back to Kenma’s house pretty early. He turned the car off once the text sent and hopped over the side of the door instead of opening it. The tall male grabbed his bag from the back and walked up to the door pushing the doorbell once. Kuroo leaned against the side of the house as footsteps grew louder and louder in his direction. “3,2,1..” the dark haired male counted with a grin as Bokuto came boasted out. “Always happy to see you too man.” his grin wider stepping inside of the house and instantly walking to his friend’s bedroom. Kuroo had been there plenty of times before to know the layout of his house well. “Dude, this is the luckiest you’ve ever fucking been. You don’t even have to babysit, bless.” patting his shoulder and darkly snickering. He plopped down on the other teen’s bed and placed his bag in his lap unzipping the large pocket and revealing a bottle of raspberry flavored sake.  

Bokuto was practically bouncing on his heels when Kuroo told him he was happy to see him, a chance to hang out alone so rarely came along now that they were in their third  year and he appreciated every chance they got to do it. Especially when they got to drink, since Kuroo was the only person he really made time to do this with. To not have a practice in the morning was also a bonus. "Man, tell me about it! I always get sibling duty, it's a miracle or something." he sniggered as he followed the other male to his bedroom. His room was very well suited to his personality, sporadic volleyball and cartoon posters decorated the walls and the room was filled with different colors. He plopped down onto his bed next to Kuroo, unable to keep himself from laughing when Kuroo pulled out the bottle. He leaned down to reach under his bed and pulled out a bottle of Shochu. He cocked his eyebrow at him, a devious grin creeping on his features. "Same page, huh, man? I bet I can out drink you, no problem!"

summer **

"Your mom is so worrisome! Dude, you'll never guess! I got us a bottle of something good! You better hurry up and get your butt over here before I drink it all!" Bokuto laughed, perking up and sitting on his bed. His family was very rarely out of their nest, with three siblings under twevle years old it wasn't exactly common for him to have his house alone. But with his grandparents requesting a week long visit that a dedicated captain could not attend, he found himself lucky. This meant that Kuroo and Akaashi had to come over as much as possible, of course. And with the fact that he was able to convince his eldest sister to buy him and the male a little something to make their night better, he was incredibly eager. "Okay! Okay! Hurry up!" he laughed, wrinking his nose when the phone clicked off. He leaned back into his headboard and messaged his favorite setter, letting him know that he was going to busy for the rest of the night and he hoped he would have a good sleep. After all, Akaashi hadn't been getting good sleep lately, he could tell how he out of it a lot more lately. He almost fell out of his bed when he heard the doorbell ring, practically running from his room to the front door. "Dude! Come in!" he exclaimed, stepping aside to let him him.

Happy Birthday, Bokuto! (9/20)