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You leaned against the kitchen counter, as you watched Sunoo starting to prepare the ramen. He attentively watched the pot on the stove. Brows slightly furrowed as if he could get the water to boil by pure will. Lips pursed.

Oh those perfect lips.

Suddenly you felt hungry for something else than ramen. You kept watching him, not noticing how intense your stare got and how you subconsiously licked your lips, until Sunoo glanced at you and started laughing.

His cheeks turned pink, his eyes got small in glee and his lips stretched into a blinding smile.

You snapped out of your trance and mirrored his smile. A little confused, but content, because Sunoo seemed happy. And a happy Sunoo, was all you needed.

"You know you don't always have to ask me when you want to kiss me", Sunoo whispered and teasingly leaned closer to you. His attention not longer on the stove.

"Oh? That's good to know", you replied, smile growing wider. You stretched out your hand and cupped his cheek, softly caressing the warm skin with your thumb. You allowed yourself a second to look at him. His slightly parted lips, the increasing blush on his cheeks and the sparkle in his eyes. Then you let your hand slip behind his neck. You gently pulled him closer, until there was no more space between your lips.

Sunoo followed your directions. The stove and the ramen now fully neglected, he moved closer. One hand finding its way into your hair, while the other leaned on the kitchen counter behind you. Your own hands were wandering down his shoulders and sides, until you reached his hips. You gave him a slight squeeze, which made him giggle against your lips. A sound like an angel, but a situation a lot less innocent. With a contented sigh you pushed your hands into the backpockets of his jeans. Sunoo pressed closer to you, if that was even possible.

Your mind grew hazy, the longer you felt Sunoos lips and body moving against yours. The tugging of his fingers in your hair. The smell of his shampoo surrounding you.

Sunoo let out a tiny sigh and you tried to find your last pair of functioning brain cells to decide if ramen was worth this torture or if you should guide Sunoo back to his room.

But someone else made that decision for you.

"We thought about getting food together. Do you want- WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!", Jakes loud voice interrupted you and you felt Sunoo go stiff.

You looked into Sunoos wide eyes. He didn't move. He just stared back. You tried to casually remove your hands from Sunoos butt, but it was naive of you to think nobody would notice.

"What are you doing?", Ni-ki echoed Jakes question, but he sounded a lot more entertained than the former. All Enhypen members were now gathered into the kitchen.

Watching you two.

Apparently they chose today for an impromptu team-dinner. Today of all days, when you and Sunoo, after weeks of stolen glances and touches had let your guards down for a moment.

"Uh", you searched for words and flinched, when Jay moved closer to you, but he just turned off the stove. The water had started boiling, but neither of you had noticed.

You shot him an uncertain smile, but turned your attention quickly back to Sunoo, when he finally moved again. He let go of you and the kitchen counter and moved a step away from you.

You suddenly felt cold. His face was hard to read. His eyes were still wide open, his cheeks red, but his lips pressed together into a tight line.

"How about we sit down for a moment and decide what to eat?", Jay suggested and gesticulated to the living room.

You all followed his instruction. Ni-ki and Heeseung giggling, Jay figthing a smile, everyone else in shock.

The discussion about what to eat made most of you overcome your initial shock. Just you and Sunoo kept quiet, simply going with the flow and ordering whatever. You were still waiting for the blowup.

After everything was settled Jungwoon cleared his throat and looked at you and Sunoo. His face looked serious, but his eyes were twinkling with mischief.

"So... what were you doing?", he asked the intial question again.

You opened your mouth, reflexively wanting to ask if he had eyes and if he really didn't knew what the two of you had been doing, but you could stop yourself in the last moment, when you felt Sunoo straighten his back next to you. You closed your mouth again. These were his members. Not yours. And you had always assured him, that he would be the one to make the decisions about the level of publicity of your relationship.

Sunoo seemed to search for the right words, until it suddenly burst out of him: "What do you think we were doing?"

You tried to bite back a smile and turned your gaze onto your hands. You would have never been able to deliver the words with this amount of sass, even though your first instinct in answering had been the same.

"You were making out", Ni-ki snickered and Jay sighed loudly.

You looked up again and accidentally locked eyes with Jake. He still seemed shocked and his eyes moved quickly back and forth between you and Sunoo. He was likely figuring out what had happened inside of his dorm the last few weeks. Right next door to him.

You glanced back to Sunoo. He let out a deep sigh. He had surrendered.

"I was just spending time with my boyfriend", he stated calmly.

The silence was deafening.

His hand found yours under the table. You gently squeezed his fingers.

"So... you are dating", Jay said a matter-of-factly and slowly everyone turned their heads to look at him.

"Oh come on. Don't act like it wasn't obvious!"

Silence. Again.

This time Sunoo squeezed your hand and you shared a quick glance. You both thought you had been discreet.

Which apparently you had been, just not discreet enough for Jays motherly sixth sense. Besides him, everyone seemed confused.

"I didn't", Jungwon started, remembered he was the leader and changed course, "How did it start?"

None of your business. You kept quiet.

"I don't think it's your business how I got thanked for teaching him LoL", Sunoo shot back, earning a big grin from you again.

Jake gasped.

"So that's why he's still so bad", Heeseung joked, successfully making Ni-ki fall back into a fit of giggles.

Jungwon let out a hearty laugh, before remembering again, which role he actually wanted to fulfil. "So you were sneaking around for weeks?"

This time none of you answered.

"Okay. Maybe just be careful. If people find out..."

"Oh don't worry, for everyone else we're just friends", you finally spoke up, "That's been our deal from the start."

Now all eyes were on you and you quickly continued to explain: "When I confessed I let Sunoo decide how he wanted to continue. If he wants to be friends, I'll be his friends. If he wants to date, I'll be honored. If he wants me to leave, I'll leave. And I will keep it that way. If our official status is friends, that's what I'm going to say. If he wants to say more, I'll have his back. Sunoo is the one that has my loyality. I'm in his corner no matter what."

You looked at him and smiled. Your heart skipped a beat, when he softly returned the smile and squeezed your hand again.

Ni-ki and Sunghoon pretended to vomit. Heeseung and Jay giggled. Jake and Jungwon kept quiet.

"So", you warily started speaking again, after you were able to free your gaze from your boyfriends face, "Everything is good?"

Jungwon let out a deep sigh.

"I guess. Officially you're friends and whatever happens here is private. Just- maybe- be considerate that we also live here..."

"The walls aren't that thick!", Jake suddenly spoke up and you couldn't help but roll your eyes.

"You didn't even notice anything until now!", Sunoo replied angrily.

Jake turned red and gasped for air.

"Vanilla boys", Ni-ki mumbled.

Now it was Sunoo who turned red and gasped for air.

Jungwon snickered.

You smirked. "Whatever helps you sleep at night."

Sunghoon broke the kiss and you looked at each other with heavy breathing. For a moment you were just mesmerized by each other and overcome by the longing you had surpressed for so long.

"Would you mind if I lock the door?", he asked in a low voice.

You shook your head reflexively and watched him get out of the bed and towards his door. He quickly peeked into the living room and then shut the door and locked it. Sunghoons demeanor relaxed instantly, while your thoughts started racing.

How did it happen, that you suddenly, after weeks and months of pining and downplaying your feelings for Sunghoon as a one-sided crush, you were laying in his bed? After kissing him. After holding him. After having him closer than anyone had ever been to you. And still you longed for more. You longed for having him even closer to you, to this body you could finally love. But you also felt old insecurities creeping up on you. You finally felt comfortable with your body. You finally loved yourself. But would he? Could he really?

But before the doubts got out of hand, Sunghoon slipped back into bed with you. He scooted close to you. Actually, he half wrapped himself around you. His right arm and leg were draped over you. Your faces only centimeters away from each other.

Out of the sudden feeling that you might never have this chance again, you took the time to look at him closely. Your gaze traveled over his lips that formed a small smile with his fangs peeking out, his nose and fair skin with his moles, up to his big dark eyes, that showed a mischievous twinkle.

"Is it true that you checked me out in the gym earlier?", he asked and you felt your face heating up.

"Did Sunoo say something?"

"Implied", he chuckled.

You glared at him, but Sunghoons grin got wider.

"In my defence, I was trying to pull myself together! But what was I supposed to do, being surrounded by beautiful people working out?! But yes... you distracted me lot", you huffed and turned your face away from him. You felt ashamed by your own honesty, but when you heard Sunghoon giggle, you turned back to him.

Just in time to catch his lips on yours.

You felt deeply embarrassed. As if you hadn't been making out just a few minutes before. Sunghoon seemed deeply relaxed.

"Want me to take off my shirt?" His voice was soft but teasing.

You didn't know where to look.

"Be my guest", you finally managed to say and watched him after all, as he sat up, pulled his shirt over his head and dropped it on the floor next to the bed. Just like in the gym you couldn't help but let your gaze fall on to his arms. Following the veins that slightly stood out, up to his biceps, he obviously flexed when he noticed your eyes on him. You looked at the movement in his shoulder, when he moved closer to you again and then following his collarbones to his broad chest.

"Hyung?"

Your eyes snapped back to his face.

He grinned and repeated the questioned he seemed to have asked you, when you were busy checking him out. "Are you taking your shirt off, too?"

You felt yourself tense up a little and Sunghoon felt it, too. His grin faded a little into a more worried look, while he watched you battling your anxiety.

"It's probably only fair", you mumbled and sat up, too. Sunghoon hardly moved away. With his hand on your thigh he watched, as you freed yourself from your shirt. You followed his example and let it drop to the floor, before sinking back into the pillows.

You looked up at Sunghoon anxiously. He looked at you and his loving expression made you want to burst into tears.

"May I?", he asked quietly, his hand hovering over the scars on your chest.

You swallowed hard and nodded. Your eyes fixated on Sunghoons face, while his hand carefully run over your skin. You felt his warm fingers tracing your scars. From your sides back to the middle of your chest and around the nipples, until he finally laid his hand underneath your collarbone.

There was no way he could not feel your quickened heartbeat and your shallow breathing, but it didn't seem to faze him.

"What are you thinking?", you asked after a moment of silence. The timidity in your voice let his eyes snap back to your face.

He looked a little worried, searching for something in your face, you weren't sure about.

"That you're very brave and strong", he answered deliberately, "and beautiful."

You opened your mouth, but couldn't form any words. Several waves of emotions washed over you at short intervals.

Relief. Embarrassment. Gratitude. Disbelief. Happiness. Love.

"What are you thinking?", Sunghoon now wanted to know and you started searching for the right words again. Words that could describe this overload of feelings you were going through. Words that could express the love you felt for him.

But you couldn't find any, so you gave in to the urge to turn the situation into something more lighthearted.

"I was thinking that you're really very distracting."

He rolled his eyes, but you could see the hint of a smile on his lips.

"But seriously-", you started again, but much more quietly. Sunghoon leaned so close to you, that your noses briefly touched.

"Have you experienced Negative Kai before?", Taehyun asked, after he closed the door behind you.

You kicked your shoes off of your feet and shrugged. You and Kai haven't been dating that long, so there were some things you didn't know of each other, yet.

Taehyun chuckled before he shot a wary glance to the closed door to Kais room.

"Good luck", he gave you a thumbs up and left to his own room, carefully closing the door behind him.

You shook your head, making your way over to softly knock on Kais door. Of course you knew of Negative Kai. The members had talked about it before and you did watch most of their recordings, but you haven't really seen Kai dealing with negative emotions yourself. He was mostly happy and excited. Maybe a little shy, especially in the very early dating phase... You were way more of a grumpy cat, than him. He usually was a happy puppy.

"What?", his irritated voice came through the door.

"It's me. Can I come in?" You carefully opened the door and peeked inside.

"Oh", Kai needed a second to fully register that it was his boyfriend, not one of his members, looking at him. "Sure, come in. What are you doing here?" He looked confused.

You bit back a smile. "A birdie told me you're having a bad day and I wanted to check in on you", you explained, leaving out that your only option to know how he was doing was contacting his members or coming over in person, because Kai hardly used his phone.

Even though you said nothing out loud, Kais face turned sour for a moment, while he watched you, getting comfortable at the end of his bed.

"Do you mind if I stay? We don't have to do anything together. Just, you know, being in each others presence..." You looked back at him, unsure what he was thinking.

"Sure. It's just- I'm not-", he couldn't find the right words.

"You're grumpy today", you offered and he let out a big sigh. Then he nodded.

Your lips formed a soft smile again, while you looked at his defensive demeanor. "I don't mind. You always bear with me, when I'm down and I'm glad I can try to do the same for you."

The corners of his mouth started twitching, while he fiddled with his hands.

"Is there something you want to do?", you asked.

"I don't know."

"You want to talk about something? Feel free to rant."

"I'm fine!" He looked sour again.

"Want me to scratch your back?", you suggested, lifting both hands and wiggling your fingers.

Kai sighed again, but you could see a hint of amusement in his eyes.

"Okay, tell me when you need me." You admitted defeat and pulled out the book you were currently reading out of your bag, leaving Kai to whatever he was up to before you had come in.

After a while he did approach you. He started of by sitting next to you on the bed casually, before slowly inching closer and finally resting his head on your lap and putting your hand in his hair.

"How was your day?", he asked, eyes closed, enjoying the touch of your fingers combing through his hair.

You told him about your day at work. It was nothing special, but you dragged it out a little, enjoying the peaceful moment together.

When you couldn't think of anything more to report, Kai took over.

He proceeded to rant about his day and told you about everything that ticked him off. Starting with Soobin stealing bites of his breakfast and ending with Beomgyu making a remark about his things laying around in the living room.

While he talked, you listened. Only offering little reactions and affirmations throughout his story. And when he was done, he did seem a little more relaxed than before. Arguably still grumpy, but you didn't mind. He was still cute and you loved him dearly.

Kai clearly reciprocated these feelings, which was why he was hanging off of you, when you tried making your way back to the front door. You had work tomorrow and needed your full hours of sleep to get through the day.

"You can just sleep over", he whined, dragging his feet and slowing you down, while he tightened the grip around your torso.

"But I have work tomorrow", you laughed, finally reaching the place where you left your shoes.

"You can reach work from here!"

"I didn't bring fresh clothes with me and I can't wear yours to work. I'd look ridiculous."

Kai finally let go of you and when you turned around to look at him, he frowned at you.

"You should bring some clothes next time. Just leave some here."

You smiled at him, enjoying the warm feeling of your boyfriend expressing how much he appreciated having you around.

"Are you coming back tomorrow?", someone else suddenly asked and when you and Kai looked over you saw Beomgyu and Taehyun peeking around the corner. You glanced over at Kai, who expectantly looked at you.

"Sure. I'm free after work", you finally answered and the relief on the members faces was comical.

Kai glared at them and they quickly retored back somewhere into the dorm. You couldn't hide your giggles and when Kai looked back at you, his gaze softened a little.

"I'll probably still be grumpy, though", he mumbled.

"Don't worry", you said, pulling him into a tight hug, before grabbing his face and pressing a soft kiss on his forehead, "I'll be grumpy with you. I just remembered my task for tomorrow..."

You both sighed.

Then you straightened up and reached for the doorknob.

"I'd say I'll text you when I'm home, but I guess it's no use", you snickered. You couldn't resist teasing him a little.

Kai rolled his eyes.

"Take care! I love you!", he said in an irritated voice, but couldn't hide the warmth in his eyes.

You laughed and send him a flying kiss, before you closed the door behind you.

You weren't even back home, when your phone vibrated in your pocket. You quickly fished it out, worried that maybe Kai was feeling worse than he had led on. When Kai texted first, it was usually something big or urgent.

But it was a new message in your private chat with Beomgyu:

TXT Beomgyu: He's back in his room. Are you really coming back tomorrow? We're living in terror!

Hyuka's bf: Of course. Just don't annoy him and you'll be fine

TXT Beomgyu: I would never!! Why would you think that?!

this is a ship I only see happening as adults/after school, I don’t think that either Semi or Tsuki would spare the other a second glance during high school

but I do believe that, if they met again as adults, that they would know who the other was; Tsuki blocked Ushijima after all and Semi just looks like someone who you’d remember, also Tsuki seems like a person to be good at remembering names and faces rip kageyama and me

as adults Semi is a civil servant and in a band and Tsuki is working in a museum and playing in the sendai frogs, best conditions for them to get to know each other i’d say

I don’t think we know what kind of band Semi plays in canonical, but I see it being a punk and/or rock kind of band and I see Tsuki listenting to this kind of music

so it would be possible for them to meet during a concert/performance of the band or rather afterwards; maybe Semi noticed Tsuki and approaches him afterwards, because it’s bugging him if that really is the lanky kid that blocked Ushijimas spike during their last chance of winning the spring tournament during their 3rd year; OR they bump into each other at the bar or next to the dance floor, both trying to navigate around drunk and dancing people as well as fleeing drunk and interested people trying to chat them up

it would be a veeery cold-sounding conversation at first, they’re both known for being stoic and annoyed, but that might actually be something they could bond over quickly: that person who tried to climb the stage during perfomance? Pathetic. The drinks in this club? for such a broth completely overpriced. That man over there trying to lean on a swing door? Ridiculous. ...they’re so tall they can see everybodies flaws up there...

Another meeting could actually be at daytime- maybe Semi is the one issueing/processing(?) Tsuki’s driver’s license or sth like that... I bet they’d be professional and not say anything even though they stare at each other so intensely while trying to figure out if the other is really that volleyboy from high school that the coworker who shares the room with Semi thinks they’ve both have been assigned to kill the other through sheer force of will

No matter the scenario of first (re)meet, they’d gradually drop the hostility and even though they were still vary of each other, they were also intrigued enough to make sure to meet each other again

In the club situation Semi could just invite Tsuki to the next performance, in the office situation, maybe he invites him to lunch, because he needs to know if he’s really that boy from highschool or sth. like that I’m sure Semi would figure sth out xD

they would meet up and talk a few times and the air would slowly change from hostile, to subtly intrigued, to outright having the hots for each other

the tension would be so thick everybody in a radius of ten meters is feeling extremely embarrassed

I’m sure Tsuki wouldn’t tell Yamaguchi about all that right away! He’s way too embarrassed and Yamaguchi would laugh/have way too much to say to the situation; after either a first official date or the first time a one night stand happens he would tell his friend

I actually see potential for quite a few one night stands before they have to admit there is no chance of getting rid of the tension like this

They seem like a frenemies/bickering type of couple, they always have to disagree and try to convince the other even though they actually have the same opinion (they're both competitive); it's kind of tiring for a 3rd party, but way better than those two teaming up against you!!

when a first real date happens they somehow make it akward again... doesn’t matter if they slept with each other multiple times already, sitting in a rather fancy restaurant, having to constantly face and look at each other, they both feel nervous

I see Tsuki as more nervous than Semi, because Semi can act confident even if he feels shy, but Tsuki just gets quiet and grumpy, which is incredibly cute to Semi, so it doesn’t matter

they agree to not go back to that restaurant again, though; the next date is held at a place with good music, which Semi recommends and afterwards more casual dates happen; sometimes it’s just grocery shopping together and then cuddle up on the sofa and gossip about the world

in the beginning they full on fight about who gets to be the big spoon, until they can be honest and settle it as Tsuki = big spoon and Semi = little spoon, because Semi actually likes to be doted on and Tsuki likes it if Semi can’t see how much he blushes because Semi points it out and then they bicker again

going back a little to around the first official date or starting their fwb relationship: Yamaguchi either notices Tsuki being more busy and or he just looks at him and is like “you’re seeing someone”, he just knows and Tsuki tries to deny it, but he can’t really lie to Yamaguchi; in the end he tells him everything Yamaguchi has to actively ask for all the details, though, which he does, because he’s nosy

I’m not sure how secretive Semi would be... he either doesn’t tell anyone until they have been officially going out for a while or he tells his friends even before their first night together...

it’s a sight to see for Tsuki’s coworkers at the museum when Semi picks him up one day; they share the most lovesick-longing-hot-and-bothered-gaze you can imagine, but when they stand in front of each other- you called it- they bicker: Tsuki is late, Semi arrived too early, it’s too cold in the museum, Semi didn’t have to come, Tsuki wants to eat cake, but Semi needs a warm dinner first, ...

the people at the museum wouldn’t say anything, but when Semi came to watch a game of the Sendai frogs things get wild: Tsuki is already stressed, because Semi and Yamaguchi have never been together without him and while he loves and trusts both of them he doesn’t really want them to chat without him knowing what they’re talking about their big grins when they pointly look at him from the stands doesn’t help calm his nerves at all also Kyotani instantly knows who Semi is and Koganegawa is nosy enough to ask Tsuki about their relationship

When the game is over Tsuki just wants to go home, hold his boyfriend and listen to some music, but Semi and Yamaguchi already planned dinner together with Kyotani and Koganegawa and enjoy every huff and rumble from Tsuki also Semi knows that this will make their night together even better

first of all: Inuoka and Hinata have some similar vibes, so I think if you like TsukiHina, you might also like TsukiInu(?)

the difference from TsukiHina, who are forced to spent time together, Inuoka and Tsuki can actually avoid each other, but they don't here

I think they might be fascinated by each other, which they actually kind of hate, because Inuoka thinks Tsuki is needlessly mean and Inuoka is everything Tsuki struggles with: he's motivated, excited, outgoing, friendly, supportive, hard-working, not the brightest but still manages well -like Hinata, but worse, because Hinata gets supported so much, he has a special technique and is a starter, while Inuoka is talented and good, but still ordinary and quickly got replaced by Lev, because he's even taller, and he handles it well, Inuoka is still supportive, happy, motivated and a good friend to everyone

so Inuoka is someone Tsuki can't understand/grasp and that's annoying, but also fascinating

it might actually be that Tsuki is the one falling first, even though he doesn't notice or rather don't want to notice

Inuoka, even though he does think critically of Tsuki, is still super friendly and nice, so when they have to do a workout together or by chance sit next to each other during dinner and Inuoka is the life of the conversation, Tsuki is staring

and when Inuoka starts to ask him questions Tsuki is answering; he actually doesn't want to answer, he wants to ignore him, he's annoying, but he still answers every questions Inuoka asks him, explains everything he wants to know he might even be blushing a little bit, because of the earnest and warm attention

Yamaguchi is nearly dying trying to hide his snickers and not choke on his food when Tsuki's ears start turning redder and redder, he has the time of his life watching his friend suffer in the best way possible

Tsuki will rant to him later and be prickly and scold him for not helping him out or anything and Yamaguchi will finally be able to laugh until he cries, before he tells Tsuki he might want to re-think what he thinks he thinks about Inuoka and if he not wants to change the way he interacts with him

cue: a or multiple sleepless night for Tsuki!

he needs some time to accept that the way he sees Inuoka and what he feels for him, changed

and when he accepted that, it's still difficult, because he doesn't know what to do and Yamaguchi is not really of big help either, because he just suggest talking to Inuoka first about just anything and later about his feelings

Inuoka now started to view Tsuki differently, after he talked to him and he answered everything, he can't see him as a prick anymore, he actually started to watch him closer and sees so many more facets to Tsuki's personality now

so there is another period where they keep watching each other, but now with different feelings and Yamaguchi is enjoying the show

I guess Inuoka might be the one to invite Tsuki to train and/or hang out with him and while Tsuki is tempted to refuse because he wants no extra training or more confusion and embarrassing moments, Yamaguchi agrees for him and then leaves to practice his serves with Asahi

So after they hang out a bit more and it gets close to one of them having to leave because I subconsciously set this during a training camp they both feel like they should confess or else they might lose their chance

I think Inuoka might be too scared of Tsuki rejecting or even laughing at him, so he wants to wait for the last moment, the moment of goodbyes

Tsuki is just scared of being vulnerable, so he also waits

I think it could be like this: Tsuki actually asks Inuoka to come with him for a moment and takes him a little away from the others, but when they stand their it's hard for him to bring the words out, so it's actually Inuoka, who got courage from Tsuki wanting to talk to him in private, who asks him to exchange numbers and stay in touch, because he likes him and wants to get closer to him

Tsuki agrees in a rather tsundere way, he avoids eye contact, because when he would see Inuoka noticing his blushing he would be way to embarrassed so he doesn't look in order to act like it doesn't happen

afterwards they stay in touch and slowly grow closer, so that when they meet again the next time, they officially start dating, because they noticed how much they missed each other and they want to stay together

the first kiss would happen during that second/next meeting, after they had a long talk and officially started dating, I think it would happen during the dark of the night, when nobody can see them and their blushing wasn't so noticable, it was a fleeting kiss, merely a brush of lips

I think they would take things slow, because they're both rather nervous and insecure about romantic kind of stuff

as a couple, when they've dated for a while, they're a sight to see: 2 tall and rather lanky boys, one an overexcited puppy and the other either sporting a grumpy look and folded arms, or a sarcastic smirk on his face

Tsuki loves listening to Inuoka talk to him about everyone and everything, even if he acts like he doesn't care for half of the stuff his boyfriends tells him, he's not fooling anyone, especially because he remembers every detail

Inuoka and Yamaguchi love to tease Tsuki and get reactions out of him, rile him up until he lets his honest feelings slip and admits how much he appreciates Yamaguchi has his best friend and how much he loves his boyfriend Inuoka

Inuoka quickly adapted to Tsuki's rather prickly nature and is able to laugh about it, when he rants about how sensitive some people are, or how all the hard work is unnecessary or stuff like that

Tsuki is taller than Inuoka and even if it's just a few centimeters he takes pride in that, he loves to put an arm around Inuoka's shoulders or let him cuddle up to him and curl against his shoulder or chest, even though he also appreciates when he can hide his face in Inuoka's hair or neck, when something is embarrassing or annoying

as adults I see Inuoka reaching out to Tsuki, either because he's in Miyagi and asks to meet up, or they're both at a gathering/party of their old teams and he goes up to him to start a conversation

now they'd need less time to notice their feelings of interest and later their growing romantic feelings

I still think it would be Inuoka who would ask Tsuki to stay in contact, get to know each other and go out to a date, that is an "official" date

I see them as both a little more "chill" as adults, but one thing Tsuki regrets is when he went to pick up Inuoka from work and all the kids he works with swarmed around him, chattering away, touching him, asking him questions, screaming about how this was "TEACHER INUOKA'S BOYFRIEND!!"

there are 2 possibilities of how they met: in high school, during the Spring Tournament, or as adults, maybe through mutual friends or by chance

the high school version: one fun idea is that Kenma is sitting somewhere wrapped in a hoody and playing on his phone and Osamu is not checking well enough, thinks it's Suna and sits down and begins talking to him, Kenma filters him out first, but that dude didn't stop talking so he finally looks up and Osamu finally realizes his mistake, he's so embarrassed, but he's also confident and shameless enough to apologize, introduce himself and then continue his "conversation" not like he was the only one talking the whole time

another idea is that he accompanies Atsumu to Karasuno, because his twin wants to talk to Kageyama and Hinata and Nekoma happens to be there as well, so when Atsumu is talking causing ruckus with KageHina, Osamu strikes up a conversation

so in any way, I see Osamu just keep talking to Kenma, who is unsure if he should just leave or not, but Osamu is not intense like Kageyama when he wanted to ask Kenma questions, but kind of fun, so he stays where he is and listens

Osamu would have to be the more straightforward person here and actively pursue Kenma (both in friendship and love)

so he's also the one confessing, he might actually do it rather quickly and casually he's screaming inside though when Inarizaki has to leave he goes up to Kenma, tells him he's interested in him and would like to get to know him better and if he's willing to exchange numbers to stay in contact

everybody -including Osamu- is surprised when Kenma is actually willing to exchange numbers, he just thinks it's easier to get to know each other virtually a little better first, before having to face Osamu in real life again

because they don't live too close to each other they have to wait a while before seeing each other again and until then they already developed a bond and caught feelings; Kenma swears it's a friendship they developed, so that his friends and teammates stop giggling and bothering him, while Osamu tells the whole Inarizaki team how they're basically already dating, they only need to talk it out and make it official

so when they do meet again Osamu is a little bit hurt, because Kenma is so awkward with him, but Kenma is actually overthinking and unsure what he wants and if he really thinks feels like this or if his friends messed with his head heart

so Osamu shifts down a gear, turns down the flirting and tries to just enjoy his time with Kenma even if it's just friendly

that's when Kenma notices this is not at all what he wants and he actually did enjoy the flirting and there's no way he wants to share Osamu and why is Lev talking to him?! He has to go and interfere!

So Kenma suddenly grabs Osamu, takes him somewhere more private as if both teams and everybody mildly involved aren't eavesdropping and hiding in bushes to not miss anything

so in the end it's Kenma who confesses, in the most annoyed tone possible, that he likes Osamu and the attention he gets from him and that he does not want Osamu to flirt with anybody else, because that's even more annoying big tsundere energy

Osamu is over the moon and can hardly keep his cool act up and not giggle and hide his blushing cheeks behind his hands

he might actually ask Kenma then and there if he can kiss him, Kenma might actually say yes, even though he's nervous and shy, just to have something over the others he sees as his rivals

the as adults version: they'd probably meet through mutual friends at a get together, or a party of the MSBY players, or at a game, where Osamu is either in private to watch or sells his Onigiri

Osamu would know who Kenma is, Kenma might know who Osamu is, but probably wouldn't care too much

again I think that Osamu would and would have to be the one who starts a conversation and actively get to know Kenma

and it would work, because Osamu has a quieter demeanor than his brother so Kenma wouldn't categorize him as annoyed upon first look

Osamu would make sure that he gets invited to meetings/gatherings where Kenma will be present and become aquaintance with him, before asking him on a proper date

when Kenma warily agrees, Osamu ask if he's okay with a date at his flat, where he would cook something for them or if he'd prefer going out somewhere

Kenma is more than fine with staying inside and be cooked for

the date went well, the food was amazing, they had great conversations and Kenma might have leaned against Osamu when they were sitting on the sofa watching a movie, which Kenma didn't catch anything from, because he was distracted by Osamu, his broad shoulders and wide chest, the warmth he radiated, his lips he unconsiously licked from time to time...

Osamu would notice Kenma staring, but not comment on it

I also think he would take confessing slower in this scenario, even though he knows that Kenma likes him too or is at least interested

after a few more dates, he finally would present Kenma with an apple pie and while he watches him eating it gleefully he would confess that he really likes Kenma and that he would be happy if he'd want to be his boyfriend and take all this a step further

Kenma wouldn't be shocked or surprised, but a little shy, but he would agree and confess that he also started to like Osamu

after the confession the first kiss would come rather quickly I think... the night of that day, when they say goodbye Osamu would ask if Kenma was okay with him kissing him goodbye and Kenma was. He was trying to hide his excitement and how eager he was to kiss Osamu, but would fail and Osamu would nearly implode because he thinks that seeing Kenma like that is the cutest thing possible it also strokes his ego

on the outside they seem like the chillest couple ever, Kenma is gaming and Osamu is snacking while he watches his boyfriend play

it's not always like that though, they both seem competetive, so when they play a game together Kenma is usually better at it, but that doesn't mean Osamu is not driven to win and that's when things can get pretty chaotic, they try to cheat, sabotage the other and when they win they rub it in and when they lose it wasn't fair

it's all fun and games, though, I don't think they'd really fight over this, even though a few argument might have come from that, but nothing too serious

Osamu is a cook and he seems to love it, so he'd love to cook for Kenma, make sure he does not forget to eat and eats enough, he also bakes him apple pie from time to time, but not too often to not spoil Kenma too much and so that it doesn't lose the flair of something special

speaking of spoiling: we all know time-skip-sugar-daddy-Kenma-who-sponsors-Hinata, I also think he would like to buy Osamu gifts, things that are practical, like kitchen equipment, clothes, stuff like that so nobody can tell him he spoils his boyfriend, because those were things he absolutely needed and Kenma just provided

out with others they are more on the quieter side, except when Atsumu is with them, because the twins together tend to be loud (and can sometimes be a little much for Kenma)

a friendship based on observing, gaming and gossip

I'm not sure if they'd be able to enjoy each others company as teenagers/during high school, they both seem so competetive and also a little protective (deep down, not always visible) of their teams, that they migth be too wary of each other to become friends as students

but as adults I see them click!

They both seem like chill and quiet people, but they do enjoy drama, as long as it doesn't involve them personally

They could sit in cafés or at home in one of their apartements for hours drinking tea/coffee/whatever and just sharing stories about work, their life, the latest drama of their friends and the latest drama of strangers they witnessed

the time they spend together is chill, gaming, being lazy, but the conversations are intense xD

I also think they could confine in each other, they'd not tell anybody else about what the other said, but they'd tell each other everything

Kenma would kind of enjoy it, when Suna invites him to hang out with him and the miyas, that may be a hassle and hectic and loud, but Osamu usually cooks and just watching the two arguing over everything or doing something dumb is so entertaining for Suna and Kenma

They'd especially enjoy to make an inside joke or just exchange eye contact and driving the twins up the wall with it, because they want to know what Suna and Kenma communicated about, but they'll never now, it might even have been nothing, they just wanted to create chaos and watch the twins lose their minds

Kuroo might be a little jealous of Suna from time to time, but I see them liking each other after the first hostility... also if it gets really bad, Kenma might actually tell Kuroo that he's still his best friend and that he does like him, so Kuroo can tell himself that Suna actually had a good influence on Kenma

You don't want them to hold a speak on your wedding though, not that they wanted, but if they did/had to, they'd prepare the most fun, but deeply embarrassing speech you ever heard

Also sleepovers: simply because the one being guest in the other's house is too lazy to go home, so it's sleepover time; which isn't even that different from them hanging out during the day, there are just more pillows and blankets involved

Yaku doesn't strive me as shy, but I think he'd need some time to realize his feelings; when he realized them he'd quickly go through multiple stages of surprise, panic, nervouseness, lovesickness and confidence; in the end he would make the decision to confess rather quickly as soon as he was sure of his feelings

I don't think Akaashi is as confident/forward as Yaku, not in romantic matters; it's probably something he'd appreciate Yaku for; he'd think Yaku looks so cool with his confidence in his skills and being able to fully stand up for himself and take no shit from nobody

Akaashi would watch Yaku for a while, before Yaku even catches a hint of his own feelings; Yaku wouldn't really notice Akaashi watching him, but I'm sure KuroKen would notice, maybe Konoha and Komi, too

I don't think Akaashi would confine in anybody about his feelings and I'm not sure if Bokuto would actually notice or, if he notices, would make the connection that Akaashi is developing romantic feelings for Yaku, instead of just thinking he's cool, which is obvious, so no big deal

so Akaashi would hear little snarky comments from the others, Kuroo would also make comments towards Yaku, but not explicit enough to make him realize Akaashi's feelings, he just wants to laugh a little

Akaashi wouldn't think about confessing, because he can't imagine Yaku liking him back; he strikes me as rather insecure in that regard

so when Yaku confesses, Akaashi is sincerely shocked, even though he could have known, because of Kuroo's comments and Kenma's smirk

After a training match between Nekoma and Fukurodani or maybe at a training camp, Yaku would ask Akaashi to talk to him in private, cue Akaashi feeling like he's about to die: sweaty hands, feeling hot, racing heart

I'm pretty sure most of the others would eavesdrop! There's no chance they would miss this! They would make sure to remain hidden and not disrupt the situation, though, they might be curious troublemakers but still great friends, who want only the best for their friends

Yaku would be rather straight forward in confessing just like he thinks people should be straight forward with criticism; he'd say how his appreciation of Akaashi had slowly changed over the time from friendly-rivals to friends to something more, that his feelings had developed into something romantic and he'd be glad (maybe even honored) if Akaashi would go on a date with him

Akaashi would be stunned, for a second he's sure he fainted on the way behind the gym and has a very vivid fever dream; he needs a while to fully understand what was said to him and that's the moment Yaku gets nervous

Yaku actually needs to ask Akaashi again what he thinks or if he needs more time, to get an answer from him, which makes Akaashi super emberrassed, because how rude is it to not say anything when someone just confessed their earnest feelings? Especially if it's actually your crush who confessed!

he will accept in the end obviously and will wear a mysteriously content smile for the rest of the day

After that and their first date I think Akaashi would be more confident about the situation and will sublimely overlook the teasing of the others

now that they're actually dating I still see them as more private; they surely would talk to their friends about their relationship and will also boast about their respective boyfriend from time to time, but would rather not go into too much detail, especially because Bokuto and Kuroo can be sooo nosy

first kiss: spur of the moment, maybe initiated by Akaashi in rather mundane moment, maybe they're out on a date and Yaku gives Akaashi his scarf, or they're just hanging out, listening to music or watching a movie and just something about the spark in Yaku's eyes, the curves of his lips and the warmth he generates, makes Akaashi lovestruck and spontaneous; Yaku would be shocked, but pleased and wouldn't want to let go for a while; Akaashi might be shy afterwards, which would make Yaku rather proud

later, as adults, when Akaashi is doing his studies and/or starts his job at the publisher Yaku will be a big source of safety and love if things are getting stressfull and busy

I guess if they were in a relationship/in love Yaku wouldn't keep staying in Russia for too long? I don't really see Akaashi following him, rather Yaku coming back and then moving in together with Akaashi

"Thanks, that's sweet of you to say", Kanoka said and smiled down at her friend shyly.

Maiko returned the smile. "No really, you should stop selling yourself under worth -not that you're a sellible good!- You're really stunning and besides your good looks, athletic body, beautiful smile and lovely personality, there is even more that is so worth to get to know!", Maiko added and watched her friend eyeing herself in the mirror. It was only the truth. But Kanoka couldn't know how much it was Maiko's truth.

In an attempt to let Ryuu-chan behind, Kanoka let her teammates talk herself into a blind date arranged by them. Maiko didn't knew the guy and focused her efforts on her friend. Her feelings and safety, rather than the date itself. When Kanoka had wanted Tanaka, Maiko had supported her, too. Maiko had even tried to introduce Ushiwaka to her friend once, because apparently he was someone handsome, strong and dependable. Someone who could be good to Kanoka.

Maiko was good to her. As a friend. She had supported her, because she loved her. And because she loved her, she only wanted the best for Kanoka. And Maiko wasn't the best for Kanoka. A conclusion she had come to a while ago. Not only would Maiko confessing create huge chaos in Kanoka's life and probably also her feelings, but she had also found out, that Kanoka wasn't interested in her. Most of their friends and teammates were straight (or at least thought that right now), with Maiko as the (secret) exception and their main setter who was questioning and had only talked to Maiko about it.

So Maiko had to come to a conclusion on how she wanted to handle it. This situation, her crush on Kanoka, her sexuality. And the conclusion was letting go. The tiny percentage of doubt, that her friends and family could completely disown her, was enough for her to decide that she would wait with her journey of self-discovery and self-realization until high school was over. Until she was able to leave on her own will. Maybe go to a bigger city, to a bigger University, with more diverse people.

Maiko kept watching Kanoka who kept turning in her dress. It was rather short, accentuating her long legs. Kanoka had been worried about the bruises on her legs, but Maiko was able to convince her that they didn't matter. The bruises didn't take away from the shape of her legs, from her beauty. If they meant something they'd speak from hard work and athelticism. The dress was gently wrapped around her torso and if Maiko wasn't careful she might stare a little too much and too long at the upper body, the collarbones and bared shoulders of her friend. But she was careful, because there was no chance she would ever endanger her friendship with Kanoka. She would come out later, maybe eben confess crushing on her. But not yet. Not now. Not in this chapter of their lifes.

"Here is your purse, I promise I packed everything you need. And your jacket", Maiko handed her friends the items, who thankfully took them. Her cheeks were already dusted pink because of her nerves. "And I'm availabe the whole time. If you need a rescue: text me. If you need someone picking you up: text me. When you arrived home safely: text me!", she inculcated and Kanoka nodded.

"Thanks, Maiko-chan", she smiled softly and Maiko felt her heart pick up speed.

She grinned as widely as she could and jumped off the bed. "You ready?"