Chapter 6 - Extended Affection

The study sessions proved to be effective... but not entirely. Out of 3 to 4 subjects Hinata and Kageyama are struggling with, they both got 1 failed subject. This of course pissed Tsukishima while Yachi shed tears when she heard the news. Tanaka and Nishinoya proudly displayed their "achievements" which in truth are showing barely passing marks but passed nonetheless.

"Where's Shoyo?" Kenma asked when Karasuno's freak duo weren't with the group when they arrived.

Thankfully, Saeko, Tanaka's older sister got there in time to transport both Kageyama and Hinata, fashionably late, for the last few matches which drove them to finally win some sets for the day.

"Kenmaaaaaa!" Hinata ran towards his friend and hugged him tightly, much to the envy of other teams and their members.

You see, Hinata is a bright ray of sunshine who lights up the room with his captivating smile and most especially, giggles. It rings in your ears. Itickleses your heart. He draws you in. Right now Nekoma is hogging the time basking in the n warmth of this baby sunshine.

"Hey, Shoyo, how are you? I bet you are hungry as of this moment." Kenma slowly went behind Hinata, hugged him from behind, put his chin on Hinata's left shoulder, and gently breathed in his citrus scent.

"Yes a bit, I only ate one breakfast today before our remedial class." Hinata pouted a bit as he automatically held on to Kenma's arms, hugging him tighter.

"Then let me feed you chibi-chan." Kuroo smoothly took over the conversation and cupped Hinata's face, leaning over, their face an inch away from each other then quickly straightening up to his full height.

Hinata blushed. "Kuroo-sann!!!" He reached out with his arms outstretched to the rooster's head. Kenma let go of him, annoyed that his big pillow was taken away by the hyena. Kuroo is now hugging Hinata, the little one's legs wrapped around his waist. It is now Kuroo's turn to blush as he held this sweet orange head in his arms while he ruffled his hair.

Sugawara, being the self-proclaimed momma of the team, squeezed into the huddle and gently coaxed Hinata down from the rooster head.

"Hey, baby sunshine, time to meet with team after the today's matches. Daichi is calling everyone already."

"Oh." Hinata slid down from Kuroo's arms.

"I'll see you guys around. Kenma I will visit your futon later okay?" Nekoma team had no choice but to let the sunshine go, their eyes followed the bouncing ball of energy away from them.

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They are free the rest of the evening after dinner.

Hinata heard that Tsukishima is being trained by captains of the Nekoma and Fukurodami teams so he went out to take a look. He was envious that Tsukishima is being helped by powerful players. Knowing Tsukishima, he will learn a lot because he is a smart person. He also wanted to see Tsukishima play and admire him without the distractions of usually being in the game.

Bokuto noticed the orange head peeking at the entrance.

"Hey hey hey, there cutie. Like what you see?" Bokuto approached Hinata who is now scratching the back of his head.

"Oh, it's Chibi-chan. What brings you here?" Kuroo walked faster than Bokuto and in one second he is already cupping Hinata's face and rubbing his nose with him.

Hinata laughed. He hugged Kuroo and quickly let go because he is conscious of Tsukishima and might say a snide remark.

"Ah hello Bokuto-san, Akaashi-san, Kuroo-san. I heard you were with Tsukishima. Can I watch you practice? Ne, Tsukishima?" Hinata innocently asked Tsukishima.

"Whatever Shrimp."

"Argh so cold." Bokuto dramatically touched his chest.

"Hey, Hinata right?" Hinata nodded. Bokuto approached him and raised him like a kitty. Put him down and ruffled his hair.

"How about you watch and learn from me? You will be my disciple. My baby owl."

"Oh, yes I will! Thank you so much" Hinata jumped and went to the courtside to watch the blocking and spiking session.

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"You were great Tsukishima! You really are a fast learner! Oh, I envy you having such a great session!" Hinata was complimenting Tsukishima while the beanpole was drinking from his water bottle. The others were already preparing to leave and cleaning up their belongings.

"You are too loud Shrimp. Please scram."

BAM! Suddenly a loose ball spiked from the other court and came at top speed toward the back of Hinata's head which was facing Tsukishima.

Seeing this, Tsukishima immediately pulled Hinata's head towards himself, causing the ball to hit his hand instead. Tsukishima winced. Also, they looked like hugging now.

"Awww...". Hinata whimpered. His eyes were teary.

Tsukishima, out of character, rubbed Hinata's head even though his hand directly took the impact of the hit.

The players apologized loudly. Tsukishima sighed. He motioned to them that everything is fine.

"Tsukishima it hurts." Hinata pleaded and tears already streaming down his face.

Without saying a word, Tsukishima bent his knees a bit and pulled Hinata upwards from his thighs, and carried him like a baby. His hand was still on Hinata's head. Hinata's legs wrapped around his hips.

"Don't cry. You'll wet my shirt." Tsukishima said sternly.

Hinata put his arms around Tsukishima, calmed himself, and stopped crying. He nuzzled his face against Tsukishima's neck and closed his eyes.

"Oh... interesting, our Chibi-chan". Kuroo took a quick picture of the two as they leave the court.