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123 123 123 LEAP!That was the life the belonged to Akaashi Keiji. He didn’t care about anything else just his best friends, his school work, and ballet. He didn’t bother to take any distractions, especially when he had a big performance coming up in a week where he played one of the lead performers. So when he told his best friend, Oikawa Tooru, that he was stressed about his next performance, he wished he never told him. “Akaashi you know, since you’re stressed, lets go somewhere so you can relax. I hate seeing you like this.” Oikawa grins at him, suggesting something that Akaashi doesn’t like. “Kawa, no, I can’t, I have to practice” Akaashi stated with a deep sigh. Oikawa turned his head to see Akaashi’s side profile, his gloomy yet stubborn eyes looking down at the floor, his lips sitting in a tight line. “Pleaseee, you never wanna go drinking with me” he looks up at Akaashi and pouts. “Oh hush your pouting, you know I don’t like to drink. Plus, I really really really need to perfect this. If I don’t, they’re gonna take this away from me and you how much this means to me” Akaashi says stubbornly as he glances towards Oikawa's pouting face. His best friend just keeps looking at him with pleading eyes and the biggest pout on his face.Akaashi, being soft for his best friend decides to give in. “Okay, fine” Akaashi sighs in defeat, rubbing his temples in frustration as Oikawa jumps up from his seat in excitement. “But if I don’t like it, I’m leaving. And were taking Suga with us” “DEAL” Oikawa says excitedly, happy that he convinced Akaashi. Oikawa grabs his phone quickly to text Suga about their plans so he can get ready. Akaashi sighs and rolls his eyes gets up from his couch and gets his keys. “Um, no you’re not leaving like that.” Oikawa looks at Akaashi up and down with judgy eyes, pointing at Akaashi's outfit as of now. “What do you mean, I look just fine.” Akaashi says as he looks at himself in the long hanging wall mirror by the door. “Just fine! No. You look like you just got back from the gym with these sweatpants and hoodie” Oikawa says while shaking his head in disapproval. “That’s because I did just come from the studio.” Akaashi rolls his eyes at an ignorant Oikawa. Oikawa just looks at Akaashi, silently analyzing and imagining what Akaashi should wear. Akaashi looks back at him and folds his arms across his chest in frustration. "What?" Akaashi says as Oikawa narrows his eyes, still looking. “Nuh-uh you’re gonna change into something more fun” Oikawa giggles as Akaashi sighs realizing he’s not going to change his mind. He lets Oikawa drag him across the apartment, groaning at his best friend. “Erm, my room is over there” Akaashi points in the opposite direction of Oikawa’s tracks. Oikawa just grips his wrist harder as a precaution in case Akaashi tries to run off. “Oh I’m aware” Oikawa says with his nose scrunched. “You are not wearing any of your boring clothes” Oikawa says in disgust, jokingly, of course. “What! My clothes isn't boring.” Akaashi gasped in disbelief as him and Oikawa enter his room. Oikawa signals him to sit on the bed and wait while he turns to his closet. “Uh yeah it is. Now hush lemme style you~” Oikawa says in singsong causing Akaashi groans in frustration. Akaashi glares at Oikawa as he pulls out some skinny jeans and some black straight ripped jeans as his options. “Mhm, the ripped jeans or the skinny jeans?” Oikawa says out loud to himself. He places the pair of pants on top of his bed and looks at Akaashi and back to the pants. “Neither” Akaashi says impulsively, causing Oikawa to scoff and roll his eyes at him. “Oh quiet! I’m picking your outfit without your opinion” Oikawa claims as he makes his decision and puts away one pair of pants back into his closet. Akaashi rolls his eyes while his best friend holds up the black jeans in signal for him to put on. "Here, put these on. They should be able to fit you." “Ugh you’re lucky I love you” Akaashi whines as takes the pants from Oikawa’s hands and slides them on. Oikawa just giggles and turns back into his closet to look for a shirt. “Love you too, Kaashi” he singsongs while putting a tight, navy blue baby tee next to him. Akaashi sighs and puts the shirt on. “Matching jean jacket or no” Oikawa asked him while pulling out a jacket and holding it out for Akaashi to decide. Considering how tight the shirt was, Akaashi thought he would be more comfortable with one on. So he took the Black jean jacket and slid it on. He looks at his roommate and sighs. "Gosh, if I was fully recovered from practice earlier, I would totally kick your ass right about now." Oikawa just sticks his tongue out teasingly in response. "Okay, DONE!! Now go put some shoes on." He went to his room and looked around for matching shoes. The boy spotted some black converse and slid them on. He was about to exit his room until he spotted himself in mirror. Akaashi turned and looked at himself in the full length mirror in his room. The black pants clinged around his lower-half perfectly, despite them being straight, the baby tee he had on wrapped his torso nicely and the fabric stopped right above his belly button and he notice how that emphasized his slim waist. He pulled the jean jacket around him to cover his skin a bit more as he wasn't so comfortable with this much skin showing. He sighs nervously as he started to overthink things. He breathes in deeply ‘Calm down Keiji. Do this for Oikawa, don’t spoil the moment’. He exited his room and came back to Oikawa’s room so his best friend can review his shoe choice. Oikawa's eyes beam as his notices Akaashi outfit. “Perfect! You look hot~” Oikawa winks at him. This causes Akaashi looks at his best friend with an annoyed glare. Akaashi notices that Oikawa has also changed, despite him always being in going-out clothes. He looks at him with furrowed brows. "Kawa, your the reason why we have so many clothes to wash" he complains. Oikawa just giggles in response as he walks up to Akaashi and grabs his hand and leads him out. “Why do I let you do this with me” Akaashi chuckles in disbelief as they exit his room. “Because you love me. now lets go, Suga is waiting!” Oikawa shouts in excitement and Akaashi just groans again. Akaashi sighed and grabbed his car keys while Oikawa locked the door. They entered the car and Oikawa grabbed his phone to text Suga that they were on their way to pick him up. Akaashi whines at Oikawa as he saw him connect his bluetooth. "Oikawa, no please". "Too late, Kaashiii". On the way to Suga’s house, Oikawa blasted his deafening music through the car speakers. “Ughh turn that down Iikawa” Akaashi groans in annoyance. But Oikawa just turned his music up louder, causing Akaashi to groan once more. “You’re gonna be the end of me with your terrible music taste” Oikawa just giggled in response. As they near Suga’s place, Oikawa stops his music to call Suga as Akaashi exaggerates a sigh and giggles that Oikawa’s music is off. "Finally!!". Oikawa glares at Akaashi. Oikawa dials Suga's number and presses it, waiting for him to pick up. Seconds later, Suga answers, "Hello?" he says. “Hey Suga, come outside we’re here already”Oikawa answers excitedly. “Okay im coming out” Suga can be heard through the phone. Oikawa hangs up the phone and looks at Akaashi while the car door opens. Akaashi just glares at him. “I’m giving Suga the bluetooth!” He half-yells, causing Oikawa to flinch at the outburst. “WHAT WHYY” He whines to Akaashi. Suddenly, the door behind Akaashi side opens and Suga enters the car with a big smile across his face, glancing at Oikawa's pouty one. “Because your music taste sucks, Toru!” Suga sticks his tongue out to Oikawa mockingly. “PLEASE TAKE THE BLUETOOTH, SUGA!!” Akaashi says while laughing at Oikawa’s defeated expression. “Awwww, I hate you guys” Oikawa whines as he slumps in his seat and folds his arms across his chest. “We love you too, kawa; Now drive, Keiji!!” Suga giggles as he connects his phone to the bluetooth and Akaashi drives to the bar and lets Suga plays his music. Akaashi doesn’t like his music but he doesn’t hate it either. He’d rather listen to Suga’s music instead of Oikawa’s music. He doesn’t care much about the music he plays till a certain song comes up that catches his ears. A song with a nice consistent rhythm that makes Akaashi feel less bitter. Oikawa takes notice that Akaashi seems to be less tense then before. “Hey Sugar, what song is this” Suga sticks his tongue out at Oikawa because of the nickname he uses. “Oh this song is called daylight by Ace Harmony” he answers. “Ace harmony?” Akaashi asked while glancing at Suga soft expression through the rear-view mirror, unfamiliar with the name. He listens to the guitarist play a solo and this causes him to involuntarily look impressed by it. He quickly hides it hoping his friends didnt notice. “Yeah. They’re like an underground band. Plus, my boyfriend, Daichi is in the band. That’s how I knew about them.” Suga exclaimed. Oikawa just turned to Suga with his mouth open and his face in shock. “OMG, THAT’S SO COOL! WHY DIDN’T YOU INVITE HIM SO WE COULD MEET YOUR HOT ROCKSTAR BOYFRIEND?” Oikawa yells a bit through the music. Akaashi rolls his eyes at Oikawa, glances at Suga again, then to the road. “I couldn’t. He isn’t home right now” Suga pouts then laughs as he notices Oikawa's saddened expression. “Where is he then?” Akaashi asked, concerned and curious. “He went to the recording studio to record some tracks for they’re upcoming album” Suga answers as he pokes Oikawa's face, teasingly. “Awww, I really want to meet your Rockstar boyfriend.” Oikawa says as he pushes Suga's fingers away, still salty. “Haha, don’t worry you’ll meet him next time” Suga says while he gathers his bag as Akaashi is turning into the parking lot for the bar. He parks the car in the front and they all exit. Akaashi is dreading this. He doesn’t necessarily hate drinking but he isn’t one to voluntarily drink like his best friends. Suga see him tense up. He grabs Akaashi to link elbows and drags him inside. “Hey Akaashi, relax. We’re here to have fun and enjoy the moment” Suga says reassuringly. Akaashi nods and sighs. He takes a deep breath trying to calm himself, reminding himself that this is for his friends and he should enjoy this moment with them. ~~~ About an hour and 30 minutes pass and Akaashi hates it. He’s here with his friends but with Oikawa hitting on every guy and Suga already tipsy, he doesn’t really feel relaxed. He feels more responsible for taking care of these 2 idiots. Akaashi sighs and decides he's gonna leave. He down his beer and tells Oikawa he’s gonna leave for the night and that he would call an Uber to take them home in about an hour. Oikawa looks at him with sadness but understands that drinking was never Akaashi’s view of relaxation so he decides to let him go. The dark haired male waved bye to Suga and goes to his car, opening the back to double check his belongings for practice are there before starting the vehicle and making his way towards the dance studio; also used as a recording studio. Reminiscing his previous encounter with the musoc his friend played, Akaashi settles on playing the soft melodies to relax while on his way.” He arrives to the building and takes his bag of clothes, makes his way to the front desk so he can rent a studio, grabs the room number and heads over there breathing heavily with anticipation to begin. Once he’s in the room, he closes the door and slumps down the mirror and breathes in the smell of wood from the floor. Finally, he feels a sense of relief. Because the studio was his comfort place. A place he loved to go to relieve his anxiety. Akaashi headed to the back room and changed into a black body shirt and some black tights in the back room. He puts on his ballet shoes and ties them carefully, making sure it isn't to tight around his legs. Finally, ready. The raven haired boy plays some music and starts with some warm-ups and stretches so he doesn’t strain himself and once he’s done he starts in 1st position. From there he starts his choreography. With every leap and pirouette he does, he feels is heartbeat getting faster and his mind becomes clearer. OH, how Akaashi loves that feeling. He spins into an arabesque and chasses into a relever. He, feels free, however, the moment is lost once he loses balance and rolls his ankle. He feels a sense of humility and starts again. He won’t stop until he finishes. ‘No, until you perfect it. It has to be PEREFECT. Over and over again’ Akaashi says to himself. It took several tries, and he kept losing his balance or forgetting a step. He was at his last straw but once he started again, he feels like it’s just right: The timing is perfect, his hips are in rhythm with the music, his arms are as graceful as a swan, and his body and heart can feel the music. He was about to end with Jete, but then suddenly, his door slams open and he losses his balance and falls on his butt. “SORRY IM LATE!! I LEFT MY GUITAR AT HOME!!” The person yells out as he drops his guitar on the floor. After that he looks at the floor, looking confused. Akaashi looks down to the floor, also confused, as he tries to process what just happened because he was too into the moment and the man rudely interrupted him. They both stay silent and Akaashi finally snaps, looking up to the guy that had rudely interrupted him. “WHAT THE HELL DUDE.” He says with raging annoyance and disbelief as he glares. The man just looks down in embarrassment, away from Akaashi, and also surprised by his outburst. “I’m sorry. This isn’t the recording studio.” The man says as he looks at the floor, feeling the other's raging glare on him. “It sure as hell isn’t the recording studio!” Akaashi yells at him while standing up, still looking into the man's eyes. “I-uh” The man says while finally looking back into Akaashi’s eyes as he glares at him. ‘Woah he’s stunning.’ The other thought to himself as they lock eyes. Dark green eyes, almost blue, glaring at the other's golden yellow one's. “Its rude to stare you know. So please leave if that’s what you plan to do. I can’t handle the distraction I need to perfect this.” Akaashi says, obviously irritated by the man as he stares at Akaashi. But the man doesn’t move and just stares at Akaashi, too stunned by the man in front of him. “Hey!” he waves at the man, the motion causing the other to become aware once more. “Leave NOW!” Akaashi yells finally getting angry, pointing at the hallway behind the man. “Uhhh right, I’m sorry, please forgive me” the man says as he snaps out of his daze, grabbing his guitar case he dropped. He glances back at Akaashi before he leaves and bows down respectfully as another apology. Akaashi closes the door, slumps and slides on it, and sighs “Fuck, Keiji” he says to himself “I almost had it”. He sighs again and closes his eyes in anxiety and exhales deeply. Meanwhile the man looks next door and sees the room hes looking for. Still in shock, he opens it and see his bandmates in there. “Hey there Bokuto, what took you so long” One says while walking up to him. But the man just stares at the floor, too stunned to speak. “I’ve just met the most beautiful man I’ve ever seen” ~~~~
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Bokuto Koutarou.
Also known as the lead guitarist of the underground band Ace harmony. His biggest wishes were always to be in a band with his best friends and marry his longterm girlfriend, Kaori Suzumeda. He had always been a simple guy and because of his childish nature, he had always kept high hopes for these dreams he had. He had already achieved one dream and now it was time to propose to his girlfriend after being together with Kaori for 5 years. His plan was simple: buy her flowers, take her out to eat and propose at the park they had first met. His friends, Kuroo and Iwaizumi had already set up the park while him and Daichi looked for the ring. Roses layed across the floor, candles surrounding the sidewalk. Everyhing was so perfect; what could possibly go wrong he thought. That was until he arrived home early from his “band meeting” assuming Kaori was still at work. He was about to go into the room they shared until he heard a laugh. Not just any laugh, but the laugh she would give Bokuto when they had genuine talks together, the laugh she gave him when they first kiss. He stayed silent thinking it was all in his head and he was just remembering everything about her. That’s when he heard another voice. One that belonged to a guy. Bokuto stayed silent. He listened to his girlfriend say the words he wish she never had the ability to. “I love you so much, Daishou” he heard her giggle. ‘Fuck. Fuck Fuck Fuck. Please dont be true, please dont be true’ Bokuto thinks as he slammed the door open only to see that he was right. Kaori was cheating on him. Her arms wrapped around Daishou’s neck and lips swollen as if she had been kissing for a while. Kaori looked at bokuto with shock and fear. “Koutarou, what are you doing here?” she said as she quickly tried to hide what she was doing and gaslight Bokuto. “You’re not supposed to be home until 7.” she says with a shakey voice as she looks tobthe floor with a scared expression. They stayed silent for a while as Bokuto processes what he walked in to. “What the fuck, Kaori” Bokuto says, finally breaking the intense silence. “Kou I-“ Kaori tries to say as she breathes in deeply trying to come up with a lie. Just then, Bokuto grabbed the man next to Kaori. He tackled him on the ground as he slammed his fist into his face. “Fuck dude” Daishou says, tasting blood as he licks his lips. “Get the fuck out before I fuck you up” Bokuto says closing his eyes and looking away from Daishou as if he was trying to gain some self control by avoiding him. “Bokuto, hey man, I-” “NOW, Daishou” Bokuto pointed to the door looking down in anger and Heartbreak. Daishou quickly got up and left slamming the door behind him. “Kou I-“ “DON’T” Kaori looked at him in with so much regret as she heard him yell. “I thought we had a promise,” Tears started to fall down his eyes. He couldn’t look in the direction of his girlfriend. “You said you’d love me and only me. Then I find you with Daishou. FUCKING DAISHOU!” He spoke harshly and vulnerable at the same time. “Kou, it wasn’t li-“
“DON’T FUCKING LIE” he yelled finally breaking the last straw of his self control as he cried uncontrollably. They stayed silent for a while as Kaori looked at Bokuto with soft eyes trying not to trigger more cries. “How long” he asked Looking up but not at Kaori. “What” shes says, voice cracking because she also, starts to tear up. “How long has it been” Bokuto asked firmly, lips in a tight line as he stares into the bed in front of him. Kaori tries to hide it, tears falling down her cheeks. “Two years” she whispers. “Two years?” he repeats “Two fucking years and you hid it” he says eventually looking up to her. Kaori fell silent again looking at the floor with embarrassment and guilt. Her tears falling slowly as she dared not to cry out loud. “Kou, I'm so sor-“ “You know what Kaori” he interrupts. “I’ve loved you since the first day I saw you and we made a promise that you would love me forever” he says while looking back down trying to stop tears, failing to do so. “Kou I-“ “Don’t Fucking say my name” Bokuto says in sadness and anger at the same time. He sighed shakily and tried to calm down. “Bokuto, I do still love you. I just don’t feel the connection anymore” She confesses with sorrowful eyes as she turns her head away from Bokuto. “Then why’d you stay” Bokuto finally looks up at her again with soft, already swollen, eyes. Kaori just stays silent and looks back at him. She sees his eyes and the pure heartbreak in him, but she too, however, knew her reason was going to hurt him more so Kaori stays silent. “Answer me, Kaori, please” He says while his voice cracks, his hand moving up slightly to reach out for something that was never there. “I don’t know” she says in tears looking at the window. Silence “Why did you cheat?” Kaori looks up at Bokuto with wide eyes, not expecting him to ask. Bokuto pursed his lips in a tight line hold back tears, failing as he starts to cry out loud. “Ka-“ “BECAUSE I WAITED” she yells in frustration, closing her eyes and shaking her head, not holding back her honesty, even if it meant shattering his heart. “I waited and waited and waited for you to give me everything I wanted. I’ve been waiting for you to move forward, but no, you act like such a fucking child its annoying” Kaori yells as she keeps her eyes closed, tired of everything. Bokuto looks up at her closed eyes in heartbreak and disbelief. He reaches for her then pulls his hand back as they are not one anymore. He looks down and cries silently, holding his hands across his heart. “I really did try, Bokuto, but you always made me feel responsible for you.” She knows that what she says is something she’ll regret forever. However she doesn’t hold back. “I CHEATED ON YOU BECAUSE YOU WEREN’T ENOUGH FOR ME”. Kaori yells and looks at Bokuto with pure honesty it breaks him internally. Bokuto just looks back at her with wide eyes and to the ceiling as cries even harder but still manages to speak. How could he not cry? After being told that what he has put the effort in to pursue just tell him that it wasn't enough? That the person you loved most just say that knowing that It'll break him so bad that he might never want this again? How could he not cry? “You know something, Kaori. I was gonna propose to you today, but thank god I walk in on you two” Bokuto says breaking the silence after he had calmed down. His tone with pure rage and honesty, however, he still manages to lose it and cry hysterically again. “Please leave” Bokuto whispers with a voice crack, trying to calm himself down. She looks at him and wants to reach him and comfort him, but she knows she can't, not after saying that.-So Kaori grabs he things and walks to the front door. “Bokuto, I'm so sorry” Kaori said with tears while finally leaving the apartment looking back at Bokuto one last time, glancing at his fallen body. “I really did love you, Koutorou.” She says softly as she closes the door. He finally lets out a needed yell and cry of disbelief and heartbreak. He keeps his eyes shut still on the floor, feeling tears drop onto his palms as he covers his eyes with them. 'Why? Was I ever enough? Am i the burden she really thinks I am?' he thinks to himself as he cries. He stays like that for about 20 minutes. He straightens himself and walks to his phone that was on the kitchen counter. He clears his throat and finally calls Kuroo. “Hey, Bo. You ready?” Kuroo says while giggling in excitement. “Its over. She cheated on me.” he says as his voice cracks because hes on the verge of tears. He doesn’t even give Kuroo an explanation, just straight to the point. "..." “Fuck man. Do you know with who?” Kuroo asks with frustration in his voice. “Yeah, with Daishou” He says as he hears Iwaizumi in the background asking Kuroo what’s going on. Bokuto hears Kuroo explain to iwaizumi what happened. Bokuto shuts his eyes and tries to distract himself from listening to Kuroo explain the situation to Iwaizumi. “Bokuto, were coming over.” ~~~ It had been almost a year since he found out his ex-girlfriend cheated on him. Despite it being a long time ago, it still effected Bokuto on a daily. He’s become more forgetful, more distracted, and more ignorant of his time management. This caused his bandmates to worry about him more as they all gathered up at his apartment for a band meeting. “Look Bo, I know your situation happened along tome ago, but remember,” says Daichi, “if you need the break or time off the band just say that” Bokuto looked at his best friends and sighed. “Guys, I’m fine okay. Im just a bit tired from yesterday because I was busy trying to perfect the cords for my guitar.” He looked up at everyone with a promising smile, and eyes without worry. His bandmates gave him one final word of worry. “Well if you need anything, were here.” Bokuto laughs “Yeah, yeah, I know. Now lets stop moping and get to business.” he says as he rubs his hands together in excitement for starting his other passion. All the guys had gathered at Bokuto's apartment as the band had set up a meeting for their upcoming events. They were all eager with anticipation as they've all been wanting this for a while. This day was supposed to happen 6 months ago however they had to postpone because of Bokuto's situation. Tendou, the band manager, clears his throat and speaks up. “Okay, with our upcoming debut album being produced we need to make sure everyone is free for some on calls incase we need to call you back to the studio to record something”. All the boys looked at each other, nodding, and then back to Tendou. “Our first recording session that will be with all of us will be tomorrow in the studio at 6:30PM” Tendou looks back up at the boys then to Kenma. Kenma then speaks up “Pretty reasonable time, right guys? Meaning I expect you to be on time to the recording studio, right BOKUTO?” He says as he looks at Bokuto with a firm face. Bokuto flushes from embarrassment. “Ermmm, yes?” The guys all chuckle at his response. “Alright that wraps up what I have to say for today, anyone else wanna add?” Daichi clears his throat. “Remember guys, this is what we’ve always wanted since childhood and now it’s finally happening. So if you come late tomorrow, I’ll bust your asses, got it?” All the guys straighten up and looked at Daichi with respect for their leader. They all knew how strict he could be and they didn't wanna make him mad because when he does, OHHH BOY! “Yes, sir” They say in union. "Aliright, end off meeting" Tendou says was he gets up from he chair and lunges on Bokuto's couch. "It's chill time now" He says as he takes his manager attitude off. The rest of the guys follow as they all sigh in relaxation. Ushijima sit next to Tendou and speaks up. "So i'm guessing were staying for a bit?" Kenma gets up and leans on Kuroo's left side. The pair have been dating for a while and to Bokuto's content, they like to show it off. "Yes, because our host still hasn't fed us yet" Kenma says as he point to Bokuto. This makes him groan. "Ahhhhh, seriously" he whines and the other laugh at him. "Yes" they all say in union. ~~ The guys stay for a while longer to chill at Bokuto’s place again just to make sure he doesn’t do anything stupid. “Guys you’ve been here for hours. Can you please leave?” Bokuto groans as he pushes Iwaizumi and Kuroo off his couch. “Boku-“ “I’LL BE FINE, I PROMISE” They look at him again. “Guys, I’m not a child, I can take care of myself and honestly if anything, I’ll just be at the gym when I’m in distress so I’ll be fine.” They all sigh and finally decide to trust Bokuto “Alright Bo, we trust you.” Iwaizumi says. “Yeah, alright then” he sighs in relief. “Now leave, you fuckers” They all chuckle as he forces them out his door. “BYE BOKUTOO” They all wave as they all put their shoes on. “Byeee guys” he says as the door closes leaving him alone in his apartment. He slumps on his couch and breathes in heavily. The smell of beer and vanilla fills his nose. He holds in the breath a little deeper trying to feel the pain of holding his breath for to long. Finally he exhales as he feels a sense of relief and bitterness that came from it. “Fuck Kou” he says as he heads to his room you change. The room they shared together. ‘NO KOUTAROU STOP IT’ he thinks to himself as he heads to his closet to pull out some sweats and a t-shirt to go to sleep. Bokuto grabs his phone and plays around with it until he feels satisfied. He checks the time after a while: 9:47pm. He makes his way over to his bed and tries to fall asleep. He closes his eyes and attempts to shift into the right position. He can’t. He can’t, he can’t, he can’t. Not without someone to hold him close and someone to wrap his arms around and hold them tight because of fear they might leave. It wasn’t even about Kaori anymore, it was more about his place to love someone. He wanted that feeling. With someone who loved him as much as he loved them. He imagined himself snuggling himself deep into the warmth of someone, leaving away the fact that he just hugged his pillows close underneath the warmth of his body heat and blanket. He felt himself coming into slumber and without realizing it, tears fell. ‘Goodnight Koutarou’ he said to himself as a way to finally leave today behind, hoping he would find his love Tomorrow. ~~~~ Bokuto woke up with the sun in his eyes. He groaned from the light and tried to hide himself from the sunlight by slipping into his blanket. He finally gives into the light and decides to wake up. He sits up and reaches for his phone he left on the nightstand. ‘8:37am’He whined and got out of bed heading to the bathroom to brush his teeth. As Bo looks at himself in the mirror, he sees how his eyes appear. Swollen. ‘Fuck. When did i cry’ Bokuto finishes brushing his teeth and decides to take a cold shower to relieve his eyes and wake him up. ~ Bokuto steps into his bedroom to look for some clothes to wear to the gym. He takes his gym bag and calls Iwaizumi to tell him he’s gonna meet him at the gym. He grabs his car keys and drives to a local cafe to order coffee for him and Iwa. After that, he makes his way to the gym, delighted to see his best friend waiting for him. “Took you long enough” Iwaizumi grins at his best friend. “Yeah, well, I would’ve gotten here sooner if you didn’t want me to bring your coffee” He says trying to defend himself. “Well win win right, because you seem happy with yours” Iwa says as he glances towards Bokuto’s coffee. “Cmon dude let’s just start” Bokuto says in defeat. ~ 4 hours had passed since they started working out, Neither of them wanting to back down. They knew their muscles were gonna hurt, but the way working out acts as a stress and anger reliever and still comes out with an amazing variables is something they won’t turn down. They only finish because of Bokuto’s lack of sleep making him fatigue faster. “Bo, you should go home and rest. We have 6 hours before the meeting anyways, so why don’t you go home” Iwa tries to suggest as he notices Bokuto's quickened fatigue. Bokuto sighs in bitterness as agrees that Iwa has a point. “I guess you’re right. I am feeling tired and I could use the rest.” Iwa looks as Bokuto gets up from the bench to the locker room. Shortly after he follows in, making sure Bokuto doesn't collaspe or anything. Bokuto takes another cold shower to relax the already sore muscles. He steps out and changes to his regular sweats and a hoodie and sees Iwa waiting. He grabs his phone and bag. “Im gonna go right now, Iwa” Bokuto looks back and waves Iwaizumi goodbye. “Hey Bo, remember, be there at 6:30 or Daichi will kick your ass” he chuckles as he see Bokuto give him sluggish smile. He grabs his car keys and heads to his apartment, immediately laying in bed once he arrives. Before he takes a nap, he decides to put an alarm at 5:30 to wake him up. As he did he receives a message from Daichi, ‘6:30 Bo remember’ Bokuto smiles knowing that he has the bestest friends any guy could have. He sets his phone down and lays in his bed, almost immediately falling asleep. ~ Hours pass and he wakes up to sound of a phone call. He grabs his phone and answers it Half awake, half asleep.
“elo~” He says with a raspy voice. “Bokuto, where the hell are you?” Huh? Bokuto wakes up a little more not taking notice of the time. “Huh. What do you mean?” He says while finally fully waking up. …
“It’s 6:15”
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‘WHAT’
“What. Wait. How. I didn’t even hear my alarm” He says fully waking up and sitting on his bed. Bokuto runs up to start getting ready, still confused. He was so sure that he had set an alarm.
So how…
“BOKUTO HURRY UP AND GET OVER HERE OR DAICHI IS GONNA BEAT YOUR ASSSSS!” The person on the other line yells. ‘Shit. Shit. Shit. Shit’ Bokuto thought to himself as he put on his clothes. He slid on some straight jeans, a black t-shirt and a flannel to use, as well as some white converse. He hung up the phone realizing it was now 6:20. ‘SHIT.’ He grabbed his car keys without looking back to make sure he wasn't forgetting something. Luckily, the recording studio is only a 5 minute drive from his apartment. He was already about to enter the parking lot when he realized he forgot something. “FUCK, I left my guitar!” He said loudly as he anxiously switched directions to his apartment. When he got there it was 6:31. ‘NO’ Bokuto said (being dramatic), as he went to look for his guitar. He found it and was so relieved that he had already fixed his strings so he wouldn’t be busy doing it at the studio. He checked the time once more, 6:34pm. ‘I’m so screwed’ He thought to himself as he sprinted to his car and drove as fast as he could to the studio. He checked in the front office and the lady gave him the room number. He quickly bowed in respect and ran towards the hall. He barely skimmed the room numbers, not checking twice. Once he found a room he slammed it open, breathing heavily as he shouted. “Sorry I’m late, I forgot my guitar at home!” He dropped his guitar impulsively. He finally caught his breath and took in his surroundings. He looks at the floor in confusion and embarrassment, realizing he had just walked into the wrong room. “WHAT THE HELL, DUDE” he hears someone say across the room with annoyance clearly in his voice but surprise in his eyes. He looks up at the person in front of him, also surprised. But not in the way that one might think, but rather in a way that has Bokuto frozen, heartbeat fast, and mind blank except of the person in front of him. “I’m sorry. This isn’t the recording studio.” Bokuto says with embarrassment looking away from him, although he can feel his eyes glaring eyes on him. “It sure as hell isn’t the recording studio” The guy responds as Bokuto finally moves his eyes to look at the other's. Bokuto takes in the ways his eyes look, soft dark blue, almost green, eyes. Lips as soft and plump as plums. Skin as smooth as silk, and hair as flowy as a swan in sea. ‘Woah. He’s stunning!’ He thinks do himself as he drowns further and deeper into the gaze of the other. “I-uh” Bokuto tries to say something but he can’t get it out. He must’ve been staring for a while because the other said “Its rude to stare you know. So please leave if that’s what you plan to do. I can’t handle the distraction I need to perfect this.” He says this with clear irritation. However, Bokuto still didn’t move, he just looks at him, amazed at how stunning he looked. “Hey!” the other waves at Bokuto, the sudden move causing him to become aware once more. “leave NOW” The boy in front of him yells and Bokuto can feel a sense of anger forming. “Uhhh right I’m sorry, please forgive me” Bokuto tries to say in a way that might make him seem like less of an idiot. He grabbed his guitar and he was about to leave until Bokuto glances back at guy in front of him before he leaves and bows down respectfully as another apology. He closes the door softly and rested his head on the door. ‘He so fucking gorgeous’ Bokuto thought to himself as he tried to process what happened. He finally collected his thoughts and sighed in relief that the intense moment was over but he wished that it wasn’t. He looks around the hall and looks next door, finding the actual room he’s looking for. Bokuto could still feel shocked by the guy he encountered earlier as he walked towards the door and twisted the knob in silence and opened it relieved to see his bandmates. “Hey there Bokuto, what took you so long” he hears Ushijima say as he walks to him. But Bokuto just stares at the floor, too stunned to speak. “I’ve just met the most beautiful man I’ve ever seen”… ~~~~~
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Hours passed and Akaashi just can't seem to focus. He was already stressed about his performance this weekend and now this? This wasn't Akaashi. He would never allow distractions. So why is he thinking about that guy non-stop. 'Its not like I'm interested or anything. He just irritates me so much.' he thinks to himself as he practices his pirouettes. 'Gosh, his hair is outrageous, like who wears their hair in upwards spikes, dyed black and sliver?.' Akaashi proceeds to say in his mind as he involuntarily practices faster. 'And the way he just interrupted?! He could have just knocked!!' He says to himself as he goes even faster
'And his eyes, gosh what color were they....I don't know, it was just so obnoxiously............attractive'
'Wait.' he stops immediately.
'No No. distraction'
Akaashi shook his head and just stood there in disbelief. He let it get to him. Even after 2 whole hours had passed he still thought of him. "KEIJI!! GET YOURSELF TOGETHER" he yell to himself. He sighed as he decided that this wasn't going to work and he needed to rest. Its just the shock right? Akaashi checked Suga and Oikawa's location to make sure they made it home safely. After that he put some calm music on and decided to stretch and cool down. "1,2,3,4,5,6, its not even that he meant it though." He thought as he switched positions. Siting a split and reaching his right toes. "I mean, I guess I was to hard on him. But its not like I'll see him again anyways so it doesn't matter" He shakes his thought Minutes Pass and he finished. He exhales and inhales again to calm down, however, the thought of that guy just.....sticks to him.....why though? He shakes his head and pushes the thought aside, heads to the back room to change into his clothes. But after he looked in his bag, he realized that the only clothes he had in there were the ones Oikawa gave him to wear. Akaashi groaned in frustration as he remember that he came here on impulse because he was at the bar with Oikawa and Suga and that wasn't his cup of tea. Akaashi still put it on because he knows better than to just stay in sweaty clothes. After changing clothes, he gathers his speaker, bag and keys, and heads out of the studio room. However, he stops in his tracks when he sees someone sitting in the hallway sofa.
'It's him.'
The guy notices him looking and waves to Akaashi. "Hey, hey, hey!!" The other says with a beaming smile. Why is he so enthusiastic. "Hello" Akaashi answers and waves back, not even realizing he did. "Hey, look I'm sorry for interrupting you earlier. you seemed to be in the mood and that was rude of me to just barge in like that." the other says embarrassed, as he rubs the back of his head. Akaashi sighs as he leans against a wall. "No, no, its okay. If anything, I should be the one apologizing" Akaashi answers as he looks into the boy's eyes The man's eyes go wide. "What, why" he asked a bit surprised at his claim.
'distraction'
"Well, it was rude of me to outburst at you like that. I'm not usually like that. and I know that it was an accident so I'm sorry" The other man chuckles "Nah. Its all good" He says as he moves his arms in a back in forth motion, symbolizing that it was alright.
'distraction'
"The name's Bokuto, Bokuto Koutarou." He says as he holds his hand out signaling he wants to shake hands. Akaashi sighs once more and takes it "Akaashi Keiji" Immediately as they touch hands, Akaashi feels a shiver coming from his spine. What was that. He reluctantly lets go of his hand and brushes it off, while the other just beams. "AGAASHI KEIJI!!" Bokuto says loudly as he smiles and looks into the his eyes. Akaashi chuckles. "No, not AGaashi, AKaashi. Now say it again" "Akashi" Bokuto repeats, still not getting it. Akaashi chuckles again. "You know what? Sure why not." Bokuto laughs. The laugh is rough and deep yet soothing and engaging. Akaashi smiles at this sudden outburst. The other takes notice and decides to speak again "So, I take it your a ballet dancer?" Akaashi nods. "WHATTT?? THATS SOO COOL" Bokuto grins and says loudly.
'distraction'
"Yeah. How did you figure it out?" "Wasn't hard, you know? You were wearing ballet shoes when I entered." Akaashi mentally slapped himself. "Oh, right." Bokuto chuckles again. "did you forget, Agaashi? Its okay I always forget everything!"
'distraction'
Akaashi just blushes in embarrassment and turn away "Sorry about that." he answers back. "Don't worry about. Happens to the best of us. Like today, I left my guitar at home and I was running late this meeting I had here. But hey, think of the positive, I met you because of it" The other chuckles as he recalls the memory. AKaashi blushes and feels the need to change the subject, luckily it wasn't hardx, as he spots a guitar next to him. "Guitar? are you-" Suddenly Akaashi's phone rings and it startles him and Bokuto. 'Really? Now?' he picks up his phone and notices its Oikawa. He rolls is eyes and silences his phone. 'Its probably him wanting snacks, gosh that boy' Bokuto looks at him put his phone away. "Are you not gonna answer that?" he asked confused and tilts his head. Akaashi sighs and looks at Bokuto "Atlas, I know what its gonna be so I might as well save my time". Bokuto just smiles at him and that makes Akaashi feel......strange?
'no no no. leave now'
"Well, I take it you have to go then, right?" Bokuto sighs with a bit of sadness in his eyes.
Sadness?
Akaashi nods in response. "Yeah, I have to get going, its getting late." he says as he grabs his bag from the floor. "It was nice meeting you Bokuto-san!' "Wait" Bokuto says as he hold his hand out to stop him from going further.
'why did I.....stop'
Akaashi turns and looks at him again. "Yes?" "Will I ever see you again?" Bokuto asks while staring into the others dark blue eyes.
'hopefully not'
"I don't know. Maybe? Maybe not?" He says quickly as he feels a blush creeping up again. Bokuto sighs and looks down and back to him. "Ahh okay.....Can I-?" Bokuto fidgets with his fingers and Akaashi takes notice of his nervousness "Can you...?" "Can I have your number....you know, so we can stay in touch!" Bokuto says as he looks up at Akaashi with anticipation and a huge grin across his face. Akaashi just stands there and thinks for a moment. 'Why do you want my number?' "Uhhh.....sure." he answers, giving in to the goofy look on the others face Bokuto eyes light up and he jumps like a child. "AWESOME, LEMME JUST GRAB MY PHONE" he says as he reaches into his pocket to grab it and hands it to Akaashi "No, no. Hold on....." Akaashi grabs his own phone instead. "Put your number in so that way, I can text you first. I don't really text people at all so I think it would be best for you not to spam and let me text instead, okay?" he says as he gives his phone to Bokuto to type in his number. "Okay! Fine by meee!" Bokuto beams as he puts his number in excitedly
'huh...why is he actually....NO'
He hands Akaashi's phone back to him and saves the number. Bokuto just stares at him as he does so, taking in the other's features. "Why are you staring?" Akaashi says, noticing him, even though he is still looking at his phone Bokuto blushes as he gets caught "Oh, what, I'm sorry your just so.........gorgeous" Akaashi looks at him with wide eyes and his heartbeat quickens. "I- wha-....I really must get going" he says as he turns around and starts walking. Bokuto calls out to him "Oh. Okay Bye....See you again soon!"
'No. Not see me again soon!!'
Akaashi ignores and quickens his pace. 'Why did he say that? What the hell, Keiji. Why are you even blushing so hard?' He checks out with the front lady and quickly dashes to his car. Akaashi opens in and gets in, immediately putting his head down on the steering wheel, as he feels his cheeks still red and warm and his heartbeat still rapid. 'AHHHH, pull yourself together Keiji' he breathes as he calms down.
'distraction'
He sighs as he looks at his phone and sees Bokuto number. He groans at the fact the he let someone in but that the same time he feels.....happy? It drives akaashi crazy as he just sits there, thinking about it, head on the steering wheel while just thinking about the moment, playing in his head over and over again. "GAHHHH" he yells out. Akaashi breaths deeply as he turns on his car and outs his phone down. ~~ On his way home, he thinks to himself about why and how did he let a stranger into his life? He never does that. especially with reckless guys such as Bokuto So why did he....
UGHHH
That's all Akaashi could do as he got home. But all of that was put aside once he enter an apartment and there he was......A drunk Oikawa Akaashi frowns as he hear his best friend's whine. "Kaashiii, you're hOMEE~~~" he yells from across the room. Akaashi pursed his lips in a tight line and groaned. "How much did you drink, exactly" he asked glaring annoyingly at him as he walks into the apartment. "Maybe like 4-5 drinksssssss.....times 4" Oikawa stood up from the couch and stubbled over to Akaashi. "And where have you been, mister" he mumbles as he leans on best friend Akaashi sighs and walks Oikawa over to the living room "I was at the studio. I was practicing" "WHATTTT? BUT THIS WAS FOR YOUUU!!!" The drunk friend exclaimed as he sat down next to Akaashi. "I know, but you were getting hit on and Suga was already tipsy not long after. So, I decided to leave" Oikawa frowns "Awwww, Kaashi I'm sorryyyyy~~" he hugs the other and leans onto his chest. However, Akaashi doesn't move. He lets his best friend hold him even if he was drunk. "i know, i know, its okay. you tried to make me feel less stressed and that's what matters" He says as he lightly tangles his fingers into Oikawa's soft light chocolate hair "Akasshi......I love you my bestie westie" Oikawa mumbles sleepily into Akaashi's chest Akaashi chuckles "I know, I know. I love you too" They stay like that for a while until Akaashi notices the other starting dozing off. He stand abruptly causing the other to flinch awake. "Now come on, you. Change then to bed." "Awww, but I Dont wanna" Oikawa whines like a child as he sits back down. Akaashi giggles at the sight of his best friend's drunk appearance. "Come on. Plus, you stink like alcohol." He says, hoping that pointing out the other's scent convinces him. Oikawa grumbles in response to Akaashi words "You're so mean Kaashi~~" Akaashi giggles and leads Oikawa to the washroom. ~~~ After Akaashi washes and dresses Oikawa, he leads his roommate to his room, and sets him on the bed. However, the other doesn't let go, he only clings and pulls Akaashi's hand. "Lay with me, Kaashi" he whines. Akaashi sighs and tries to let go. "No, Oikawa. You have to sleep on your own" Oikawa, being drunk therefore more emotional, starts to cry. "B-b-but, I don't want you to leaaaveeee" Akaashi groans in frustration as sits on his best friends bed, sighing in defeat. "Ugh, okay fine, just this once" Oikawa giggles softly and scoots over to make space for the other."Yayyy!" "You're such a handful when you're drunk, Kawa. Its like you're sad one moment, and then the next, you're dancing and laughing like nothing happened" Akaashi says as he gets under Oikawa's covers "Yes, but you love meeeeee. Right?" The other says as he wraps his arms around his best friend. Akaashi chuckles softly at his question. "Yes, why wouldn't I" says Akaashi as he wraps his arms back, causing the drunken one to nuzzle further into Akaashi's warmth. "Mmm....night night Akaashi" Oikawa says as he dozes off to sleep. Akaashi smiles at his best friend. Even though Oikawa can be so crazy at times, he can't deny the fact the he cares for him very dearly. He looks at Oikawa's sleeping figure and yawns. "Love you too, Kawa" he says as he closes his eyes to drift to sleep, recalling all the moments from the day. As soon as the memory of Bokuto pops up, he smiles. He wonders why he would let someone so strange into his life, but then remembers how he let Oikawa in his and look at how they turned out. Maybe this one.....this one is different, too. He thinks as he slowly falls into the dreamworld, still in Oikawa's embrace.
Maybe......
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