#a.doubledates

Kuroo was usually the one who’d talk in chemistry puns, send you “secret” messages hidden in elements of the periodic table late at night, as well as talk about volleyball and even the way he missed his older sister. Which wasn’t much, he wasn’t too open about his family but it was nice this time around to see the way you seemed to light up when it came to talking about the different species in the aquarium. 

With a glance to the time on his phone, he reached down to clasp his hands with yours, his fingers sliding between yours smoothly. 

“Hmm, what’s up?” You asked, pulled out of your little rambles to look up at Kuroo. You really really wanted to run your hands through his hair, just to fix it up a little bit. 

“It’s almost time to meet back up with Suga-chan and Ame-chan.” 

Although the four of you had decided to come here for a double date, it ended up with the four of you splitting up for just some couple time and then reunite after some time. 

“Tetsu,” you said, looking up at him as the two of you walked past families and even other couples, “are you having fun?” 

A bit of anxiety flowed through you, worried since you were the one talking the most. 

“Hmm?” Kuroo raised a brow. “Of course I’m having fun. Anytime spent with you is fun.” He leaned down to leave a small kiss on the crown of your head and you smiled, squeezing his hand. You hummed happily in response when the two of you saw Sugawara and Ameris waiting in the meet up spot, swinging their hands back and forth, smiling and talking to each other. 

“Suga-chan! Ame-chan!” Kuroo called out, and the two immediately looked up. 

“Ah, Kuroo, Dylan!” Ameris waved, Sugawara also greeting the two of them. 

“How was everything for you guys?” Ameris asked, glancing at Dylan. 

“It was fun,” you grinned, looking up at Kuroo. 

Kuroo smiled back, before turning his attention back to Sugawara and Ameris, leaning down with a sly grin towards the setter and his girlfriend. 

“Is Suga-chan as refreshing as everyone says he is?” Kuroo asked, glancing down at Ameris. Sugawara’s gaze followed Kuroo’s, down at his girlfriend. 

“I mean, from the way she reacts in the be-”

“Koushi!” Ameris smacked Sugawara on his chest, causing the boy to laugh by the way the girl turned red and got so flustered. “Dylan what if we just broke up with them and dated each other, what do you say about that?” 

“Hmm,” you pretended to think, glancing up at Kuroo, “yeah, Tetsu’s kinda annoying sometimes.” 

“Wha-hey!” “That’s not fair!” 

The two boys immediately began pouting at the way the two of them began talking about their different places they wanted to go to for dates and how annoying their boyfriends, and soon to be pretend-exes. 

You would think that after a long day at the beach it would tire out Noya and Ameris. Even for you, you were barely getting through the day and only surviving on the energy that Noya gave out. Admittedly though, Yaku had to calm you, Noya, Sugawara, and Ameris. It was interesting to see Yaku give a light scolding to Suga but you suppose even the “moms” of the teams still like having fun. Even Yaku had to get scolded by Ameris. 

It was supposed to be just a casual hang out, a little bit of catching up between the five of them. You all invited the rest of Karasuno and Nekoma but they bailed, so it just became a couple’s date. 

And it was nice, as nice as it could be. But the beach weather was perfect, with the way the ocean waves reflected the sunset just a few minutes ago. The refreshing sea salt smell and the light scent of marshmallows being roasted over the bonfire. 

“Oi, calm down!” Suga scolded Ameris and Noya, even though part of him was tempted to join in on their activities but with the way you and Yaku seemed to be wanting to wind down after a long day was what made him actually use his braincells. Also, he was tired. 

Immediately, Noya’s head whipped over towards you, his burnt marshmallow (from him and Ameris trying to compete over who could make a perfectly golden marshmallow) falling off of his little skewer. 

He opened his mouth to talk but your eyes just trailed to the little goop of marshmallow on the edge of the bonfire. 

“Noya, you idiot your marshmallow just fell off,” you pointed out. Yaku handed you a few graham crackers and chocolate. You thanked him with a smile and ever so slightly, he scooted closer to you, his hips touching yours. 

“Hah, I won,” Ameris shoved Noya lightly only to pout in return. Suga ruffled Ameris’ hair when she handed him her lightly golden, and somewhat burnt, marshmallow 

“Hey Ames,” you asked, looking up at the stars that finally came out to play for the night. All of them waking up from their sleep just to shine for the rest of the world to see. 

“Hmm?” Ameris chewed on her bit of smores. 

“Can you recognize the constellations?” 

“Ah, no.” 

“Aren’t you a fan of astronomy?” Yaku asked, leaning his head against your shoulder now. And though earlier in the relationship it would’ve made you stiffen up, you’re a bit more used to it now, accepting it all with open arms. Even if Noya still teases you with how awkward you are at times. 

“Yes, no? I’m terrible at physics don’t look at me.” 

“I call bullshit!” Noya exclaimed, Suga agreeing. You even added on but Ameris immediately turned the conversation around.

“Kai I will personally fight you.” 

“How? you’re too short,” you teased back. But it was the way Ameris’ smile grew larger that somewhat scared you. As well as the way Noya and Yaku slightly glared at you. At this point, Yaku wrapped an arm around your waist giving you a light pinch and you simply lightly slapped his hand. 

“I’ll just keep complimenting you until you’re a puddle. Noya, don’t you think Kai is so wonderful? They’re so sweet and their art and writings are so well done!” Noya had begun nodding his head vigorously. 

“Oh and Yaku, don’t you think Kai is the best person to be with? I know for a fact that they’re a great friend but to be in a relationship with them? Honestly, I’m jealous.” Cue Yaku agreeing with a passionate yes as well as Suga saying a quick and offended “hey!” 

You felt the way that you were slowly short-circuiting, the bit of heat rushing up your neck to your cheeks. 

Ah. 

Honestly, none of you should have been here at this time. Or even awake. You should be asleep. But nope! Tooru just had to come by your house, toss some rocks at your window when you just wanted to binge a few shows and yet here you were at some convenience store that happened to be open during this time. 

“Tooru, I’m still in my pajamas,” you whined as he dragged you by the waist to grab some snacks, just so he could blame you for why he’s not building any muscle. 

Tooru continued marching towards the light up neon sign of the store, giving you a quick glance over and let out an appreciative hum and you were suddenly self conscious about yourself. 

With how many times he’s dragged you out this late, you should really stop wearing short shorts and a large t-shirt to sleep. But they were comfortable! 

“You look fine,” he waved you off, his hand trailing down to place his hand flush your cute butt (his words, not mine) only to suddenly see Mr. Refreshing and Mrs. Refreshing and he immediately retracted it back to your waist. He would’ve scowled and made some comment about Karasuno but with you in his presence and you being close friends with Mrs. Refreshing, well, he bit his tongue. 

“Ann, why are you up?” Ameris asked, her hands full of snacks. “Wait, why are you even here?” 

“Uh, why are you?” You asked, squinting your eyes at the couple in front of you only for Ameris to do it back

“Touche.”

“Ah, Oikawa-kun,” Sugawara greeted with a wave. Or, as much as a wave as he could wave with how many snacks he had in his arms. 

“Suga-kun,” Tooru responded with a bit of, well, bitterness laced on his tongue. You promptly elbowed him in the side causing him to cry out. He was about to scold you when Ameris interrupted him. 

“We’re gonna watch movies at my place since my family’s not home, wanna join?” Ameris grinned and immediately you nodded your head. 

“Wait, but let me and Tooru get some of our snacks too!” 

Well, that’s what was supposed to happen. One thing happened that turned into another (who would have thought that Oikawa would pick a fight with Suga, but maybe it’s because Kageyama wasn’t there) that led you all here.

It was an hour later when you and Ameris decided to humor each other’s boyfriends competitive spirit. 

All the snacks were put in shopping bags placed to the side and you and Ameris were in beat down shopping carts with Tooru and Sugawara preparing to race each other down the abandoned parking lot. 

“This is going to end badly,” Ameris said. 

“Probably.” 

“You’ll both be fine, Ann-chan, Ame-chan,” Tooru waved it off. Sugawara adjusted his grip on the shopping cart while sporting a pout on his face. 

“Yeah, don’t you trust us, your boyfriends?” 

You and Ameris exchanged glances with each other only to laugh. The two setters glared with a tick mark apparent on their foreheads. 

“We could just shove them, grab the snacks and run, Koushi-kun,” Tooru suggested.

“Wait, when were you first name basis with-”

Sugawara cut his girlfriend off, to her delight, “Sounds like a plan.” 

It was cute, to be honest. Really cute seeing the way Noya and Sugawara pouting off to the side of the Karasuno VBC get together. It had been a while since the team had reunited. It’d also been admittedly tough not always being physically with Noya, all things considered as you stayed to do studies and he traveled the world. 

When Noya first talked about how he wanted to go travel the world he wanted you to come with. But that wasn’t feasible for you, financially or even for what you had plans for in life. 

There were a lot of tears, arguing, and in the end comforting words and embraces. Because you and him both knew that eventually you’ll both find each other in the other’s arms. 

Well, except for this moment in time. 

As in, Ameris was currently in your arms after a long time of not seeing each other and the two of you happily chatting away about how you missed each other as well as tossing in old cute nicknames from high school. 

“I will full on leave Koushi just for you, my lovely Shae baby,” Ameris grinned, eyeing her boyfriend’s reaction as he stood off to the side with Noya beside him. 

“I’ll drop Yuu for, my angel Ameris!” 

“Hey!” Sugawara and Noya protested, immediately at their girlfriend’s side, trying to pry them off of each other. 

Alas, their grips were too tight as they whined, trying to fight their boyfriends from pulling them away from each other. 

“See, this is why I’m gonna break up with you Koushi, you won’t let me be with my love,” Ameris stuck her tongue out at Sugawara. 

A tick mark appeared on his head, “Wh-what! I’m your love!” He pouted. 

“Yuu,” you dragged out his name, “I just want to give Ameris some love!” 

“But, I want love too!” 

Ennoshita slammed his hand down on Noya’s head and immediately pulled Noya off of you. Daichi as well on Sugawara and the two of you were finally free from the extra weight and it was then that you both finally let each other go. 

For the rest of the reunion, the two of you caught up on things, Noya and Sugawara beside you as well, catching up with the rest of the team but giving pouts when they would try to garner your or Ameris’ attention. Though, the two of you willingly gave them the attention they craved. 

Noya grinning at each kiss or head pat you gave him, giving you one back because, in his words, he really missed you. 

“Hey hey,” Ameris bounced up to you and Noya, Sugawara close in tow with Ameris pulling him by his hand. Sugawara grumbled about how he wanted to go home already after such a long night and just be with her but Ameris lightly smacked him on his chest and squeezed his hand a bit to tell him soon. 

Turning back to you and Noya she suggested, “We should go on a double date while Noya’s still in town!”

Your face brightened at the idea, Noya even noticing it as you nodded your head, “Yeah, that sounds like a really good idea!” 

“Oh, but you’d be my date, right?” She asked you directly with a giggle. Suga sighed out in frustration, bending down to rest his head on her shoulder as he whined at the lack of attention. 

“I wouldn’t have it any other way,” you replied. 

Finishing up the conversation, Noya’s hand threaded through yours comfortably like puzzle pieces. Bidding goodbyes to the rest of the alumnus, Noya was more quiet than usual on your way back home. 

“What’s wrong?” you asked, squeezing his hand. 

“You wouldn’t actually leave me, right?” Noya asked. 

“Aww, baby,” you cooed, pulling him closer to give him a kiss on the cheek, “I wouldn’t. I was just teasing and you remember how Ameris and I was like back in high school. I love you, always.” 

Noya slightly flushed pink, immediately looking to the side, away from your gaze.

“I-I love you, too.”

“Aww are you embarrassed?” You teased, pinching his cheeks only for him to try to swipe your hand away from your face. 

At this point, with the way that none of you and your friends were paying attention to the movie playing on the TV, one of you guys should’ve just turned it off. But the flickering lights from the screen gave a sort of ambience and it was fine for the most part, since you were all at least partially paying attention to the movie. 

It was a strange group gathering, to say the least. The AobaJohsai third years and Karasuno third years gathering together despite the match where Karasuno won a few years ago (so not quite third years anymore).

But it worked out, somehow. With you and Ameris being the bridge between both teams with a friendship that wasn’t torn because of the volleyball matches. 

And the atmosphere at least was lighter with, well... 

Your legs were tossed over Mattsun’s lap comfortably, one of his hands resting on your calf and his thumb rubbing small circles on the inner part of your leg. The two of you were slightly giggly, you more so as he had more of a lazy smile listening to you make fun of the terrible acting on the Hallmark movie playing on screen. 

Ameris was sitting on the ground with Sugawara sitting on her lap, the two of them bickering because of how heavy he was, but she didn’t make any movements to push him off her lap. Instead she just tightened her hold around his waist as he snuggled his face closer into her neck. 

Though, you supposed that’s how it was when the two of them got drunk, they were more prone to PDA of sorts. 

“Oi, get a room,” you teased towards the two. Iwaizumi and Daichi both murmured agreements. Also scratch that fact that no one was paying attention, for some reason Oikawa and Makki were invested in the movie but it could just be from them being high. 

Ameris stuck her tongue out at you as she reached out for another bottle of soju but Daichi quickly pulled it away, with an obvious tick mark on his forehead. 

“No more for you or Suga,” Daichi mentioned. Iwaizumi had already begun putting other alcohol and joints away seeing as everyone was a little bit out of it, Asahi had fallen asleep somehow. 

Ignoring the former captain, Ameris glanced back at you, “Savvy, I think you need a room with Mattsun.” She pointed at how his hand had slowly creeped up your leg and how you had leaned into his side. 

“I don’t know about you but everything here is PG-13,” you remarked. Ameris continued to glare at you as she tightened her hold on her boyfriend. 

Iwaizumi and Daichi both sighed, both inwardly debating if they wanted to take a shot or a hit because of how tiring everyone here was. 

And as they heard you and Ameris bickering back and forth (playfully) with Mattsun and Suga watching in amusement they ultimately both decided to take a shot.