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time passing by, his heart are still pounding harder than ever,his guilt over his clumsiness and arrogant act still intact on his mind, waiting ippo presence feel longer than it should've been. He sighs then he was about to arrange the futon as the quick footstep could be heard. Then the door open, revealing ippo with a slight of redness in his face, he caught up staring him too much.

"V-volg San... I.. "

The words trailed off ippo mouth, his mind is blank and his heart are racing,maybe it's because how he sprinting in the halls,or because he just cuddle with his friend not so long ago,and that's making volg growing concern.

"Is everything okay makunouchi? You seems a bit.. I'm sorry about earlier-"

Guilt only lefted in his body,guiltness dominates all the feelings,like shy,embarrassment,and maybe..maybe.. affection?

"No no no! It's okay- I'm just a bit.. Shocked, thats all. "

He trailed off as he helped volg lifting the futon, his movement are faster than he intended to,just show how it's not okay. Both of them getting ready for training,well,volg's accompany ippo because...why not? Maybe he could learn the mistake he have been making also getting back to boxing slowly. He wore a casual outfit with a white hoodie,that goes the same thing as ippo,but he wore a light navy blue. He passed through rooms,until he glances at a note on the table,sure he's still learning Japanese and doesn't really know about kanjis and stuff,but he could read a word, "take a rest after the match,ippo". He's a bit puzzled,and decided to ask ippo while he's tie his shoes.

"Makunouchi,are you sure to do training?"

Question filled the quiet room, he doesn't want to disturb ippo training,but resting after a match is a need for him

"Yes,I do, why are you asking this volg-san?"

"Youre.. suppose to rest after defending your title..?"

Ippo stop tie his shoes as he stand up,faster than intended too. Can volg really read the kanjis?- I suppose he tries to learn it because he's coming back to Japan to get his gloves.

"I- .. I'm fine! Really, I could handle a light jogging-"

"Makunouchi. I know training is important,but rest does the same too. It's more important."

He cutted of without intended too, volg care about ippo health, especially that he just defend his title not so long ago. No wonder why ippo tries to hold a groans when volg touch him in a certain place. Should've been know that ippo have a match,he would be more careful when he touches him.

Ippo couldn't really form a word to say,he doesn't want volg to worry about him that much, he's clearly fine!., not mentioning that the fact he tripped several times but that isn't he case,, trying to find a reason is very hard, especially when those two worried eyes looked at him in care. He remains silent.

"You really need to get a rest Makunouchi,it's for your own good. I'll try to reheat the soup your mother have made."

Volg suggested to him,maybe taking care isn't that hard,he have been taking care his mother since she got..sick. Ippo can't do anything but sighs as he puts the shoes back and stepping to the wooden floor in defeat, volg couldn't help but let a light chuckle,amused by ippo's reaction. Both of them get inside,volg helps ippo getting the futon back so ippo could taking a rest in peace, ippo settled in the futon as volg's lower down and his hand touch his face.

"You look a bit hurted here..don't worry,I'll get the bandages."

He said in a care tone as he stood up and leaves ippo, his face remain calm,and the other is flustered. He did not expect volg to touch his face to check, and his touch are so gentle,oh how he wished hed just grab his wrist and let the palm over his face..that would be so much better-

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They meet together, and also..smoking? Anyway guys don't smoke okay?? It's bad for your lung,,(⁠〒⁠﹏⁠〒⁠)

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Ippo doing his roadwork like usual near the river bank. The sunset is beautiful, it remind him of when he says a goodbye to volg zangief- it's been awhile, isn't? I wonder how is his doing now.. Is he still an active boxer? - or worse- retired?! - okay okay! .. I think too much- lets just continue to focus on the road work..

He was doing well- until he saw a familiar silhouette within the sunset- is that.. Volg zangief?!

In this time, Volg were finding a coach from USA, because his gloves are given to ippo, he need to get the gloves back. He didn't order a hotel or something.. So he sleep on the street, thats why his clothes are a bit dirty when ippo found him.

Ippo concern when saw volg saying he were sleeping on the street- so he decided to offering his place for him to sleep. Volg were greatful and thank him for the offering, then they walk together to ippo's home. Hiroko greet volg with a warm smile that makes him a bit back to memory.

"Ah, ippo? You bring one of your friend? "

She said as she get closer to the two boys, she just make dinner not so long ago.

"Yes mom, and uhm.. Can he stay in here for a while? He didn't order motel at the time... "

The mother and son were discussing, and volg a bit left out, he afraid if he's doesn't allowed to be in here, or even accepted in here..

"Well then, volg-kun, please make yourself comfortable. "

She said as she hold volg hand with both hands, a sign of agreement of his presence in this home. He can't help but form smile between his lips.

"Thank you mother, I appreciate your kindness. "

He slightly bowed at her as she get inside the kitchen again and ippo guide him to his room.

The room is neat and nice, probably enough for the two of them. Then volg put down his bag as ippo open the oshiire, trying to find the glove.

"And.. Here it is, volg-san, I'm sorry if its kinda dirty.. "

He said as he gave the glove to volg, the gloves are pretty neat, just the pesky dust cover it all.

"No no its okay, the gloves are nice, I appreciate that the fact you keep it in your Cupboard. "

He said as he exaime for one time then put it in his bag.

Then both of them had dinner, yeah it's a bit messy to ippo because the fact his mom being a but teasy to volg when she offer the natto, volg really enjoying the time with them, it's just feels like home.

After that, both of them are going to sleep, and ippo goes to grab one futon again, until her mother said that the futon is outside, and didn't dry yet. Then it makes that there's only one futon, and both of them (ippo and volg) are offering back-to-back because both of them feel bad.

"Nonono- you take the futon, volg-san! I'm okay with sleeping on the floor. "

He said, doesnt want volg to feel cold in the night.

"But Makunouchi... It's your room, you suppose to take the futon, it's okay. I already used to sleep in the floor. "

"You..did? "

"No- I mean! Uhh,, just take the futon please, I appreciate the kindness you gave but I'm only a guest here, and you're the one who owns the room! "

Both of them ended up sleeping together in the small futon, they decide to put a pillow between them, it was an awkward tension, both of their heart beating fast with no context at all, they are only friends- why their heart beating so fast? Then both of them fall asleep.

In his dreams, volg were hugging his mother, the hug is just so warm and comfortable, it just like the old time before he leaves to Japan. He gave a warm hug before leaving to the airport. But then he suddenly wakes up in the middle of the comfort, dang it..

As he wants to move aside- he feel a heavy weight on his chest, as if.. - oh God oh god- ippo is on his chest?! - his breath are steady, calm.. Unaware what's happening. Volg can't help but pats his head gently, and pull him in a warm embrace.. Hope he doesn't mind that, will he?