"Dad! The door!" you yell from upstairs as the doorbell rung a few times. Dad approached the door and peered through the peep hole. He didn't open it immediately as he sighed to himself.

"Kiyoko, how many times do I have to tell you..."

He opens the door to find a boy holding a bouquet of flowers. It had an assortment of colours and types, encased in a nice little bow. You were upstairs peeping through the staircase railings. You never met this boy before, he seemed awfully shy. Dad was staring him down and grilling him with questions. You felt bad for the guy. Dad was always strict when it came to these things. He wouldn't even allow having boys phone numbers saved in your phone. You had to disguise Kageyama's name to 'Tohru-chan" in your contacts. Dad would've flipped if he knew you were talking to a boy everyday.

"No dates!"

"Daaaaad! Stop embarrassing me!" Kiyoko said while running down the stairs. She was nicely dressed with a yellow frilly top and cute jeans. Her hair was done up in a way you found very pretty. You were always jealous on how boys would literally drool over Kiyoko. She'd always try to dress you up, but you hated the way make-up looked on you. 'I look like a hideous clown who lost its job' you'd complain. Kiyoko would roll her eyes at you and face you towards the mirror again. She'd chuckle, 'You're more prettier than you think you are. One of these days someone is going to love you even if you look like a retired clown'. You playfully elbow her in the chest and she giggles.

"Dad, please don't make Daichi uncomfortable." she'd demand with her hands over her eyes. She looked flustered.

Daichi, hmm.

"Before you go you must do your homework, finish your chores and how bout those violin lessons we talked about?" Dad demanded. Little did he know that she already completed everything.

"Yup. Yup. And Yup. " she said with confidence. Before she could exit the door he stopped Kiyoko by taking hold of her shoulders. Dad looked at the trembling boy and back to Kiyoko. It took a few moments for dad to accept this, but for the first time he smiled warmly and said,

"I guess it's okay this one time." he kissed Kiyoko on her forehead and his eyes darted to the boy,

"Ten o' clock or I'm not letting you see her ever again." The boy nodded still grasping the bouquet. Some of the petals have already falling to the floor. He gulped,

"Yes of course Shimizu-san" he bowed a few times.

Ha, he's adorable.

"Okay sweetheart have fun, but not too much fun." It pained dad to let go of her that mom had to step in to pry his hands away. Your mom waved bye to the couple as they set foot into the driveway.

"Oh hunny, let them be. I've never seen Kiyoko work so hard to be on this date. She must've wanted it really badly." mom comforted dad as she held both his hands. She stroked the top of his hands with her thumbs. They pressed each others foreheads together and sighed.

"I know, I'm just not ready to let go..." dad replied meekly. Mom planted a kiss on dad's cheek and closed the door. They walked to the living room to continue watching their favourite show together. Dad scuffled his feet as mom led him back to the couch.

I've never seen dad like this before. 'Not ready to let go, huh.'

You walk hand in hand with Suga. It didn't feel weird to you at all. It actually gave you a familiar feeling of home.

Do I love him? He just asked if I loved Kageyama and I knew he wasn't asking 'as a friend'.

You were walking in a fast pace because you didn't want to miss the last train to Tokyo. The sun was setting soon and you knew it was going to be dark again. The thing about your triggers, you don't even know what some of them are. It gets frustrating because your panic attacks could happen at any moment.

"So, what do you aspire to be in your life (F/N)" he asks curiously. You laugh at the random thought and say,

"I want to be a doctor. Why do you ask?"

"Just wondering. I mean, I'm not doubting you. Besides, you're so smart that you could be whatever you want."

"Well, what do you want to be Suga?"

"A good father."

"Haha, I meant career wise, but go on."

"My dad was never really around much because he was always working hard for us. Not that I wasn't grateful for my dad working long shifts, but I always missed the fatherly figure I longed for, you know?"

"Oh I see." you say in a tiny voice.

My dad was always there in every volleyball game and every band recital. Every bruise I had, every heartbreak I experienced. He was there for me. He was my number one support. Him and alongside Kiyoko.

"Oh sorry, I didn't mean to make you sad again."

"No, its okay. I actually like talking about my dad. Makes me feel like he's still here, you know? I mean, didn't your dad at least tell you what to be in the future?"

"Well he did a bit, but I'm more closer to my mom. She told me to be a good father and lead my kids to a better life. 'Read them bedtime stories and fight away the bed bugs for them' she'd say. She also told me to get a nice house, not too big, but with a wonderful neighbourhood. Oh and a dog. We have to get a dog."

Did he mean 'we' as in us??? Maybe I'm overthinking.

"Why do you want to be a doctor (F/N)?"

"I want to save people. I dream to be a neuro surgeon someday. I find the brain pretty interesting, I mean with what I have. It intrigues me to know more about it and maybe I can find a cure someday" you point at your head.

"Hey, dream big. I know you can do it!" He pumps his fist in the air and smiles.

"Yeah, it'll take a lot of schooling though. I just want to graduate right away so I can support my mom." You swing your bag as it grazes your knee.

You knew you were financially struggling, but you were too ashamed to talk about it. Your mom was getting tired from her three jobs, even when she denies it. You could tell by the way she hides her fatigue when she greets you coming home.

I wish there was a way to help her more.

"All things take time. I'm sure you'll be a great surgeon one day."

"How can you be so sure?"

"I have a feeling" he smiles, reassuring you.

It's like he knows me already. How does he have so much faith in me?

As both of you pass by a yellow painted house he says,

"See, this is where I live" he points while holding your hand.

"Are you sure you want to come? I really don't mind if you stayed home to write the paper. I don't want to bring your grades down."

"It's okay, I'll stay here with you. If you're going to pull an all-nighter, I will too."

"Um, okay. Your call" you say as you fiddle with you bag handle.

You continue walking down the street and finally reach the train station platform. As you were about to buy a ticket to Tokyo, you didn't realize it would be that expensive. Reaching into bag for your wallet, Suga already took out his money and placed it on the counter.

"Two tickets for Tokyo please." He said to the vendor.

"Suga! Don't pay for me!" You say swinging your bag at him.

"It's okay (F/N), I don't mind" he laughs at you. You realize you're still holding hands and the vendor calls out to the two of you,

"Awe, you guys are such a cute couple"

You both blush and immediately let go of each others hands saying,

"Oh uh, we're not..."

"Sure you are" the vendor winks and stamps your tickets.

"There you go. Have fun you too." She giggles and hands Suga the tickets.

I guess we do look like a couple to other people. Wonder if Kageyama thought that...

"Thank you! Hope you had a good day!" Suga brightly smiles at the vendor and you can see her blush.

See!? It's not just me who finds him attractive?

"Lets go (F/N)! We'll make this one!" He takes hold of your hand again and you let him. You both run across the platform and you look up at the glowing sign.

'Last train to Tokyo will be leaving in 1 minute'

"We have to make that train!" You say breathless.

As both of you run at the top of your lungs, the door was coming to a close. Suga sticks out his hand and forcefully pulls the doors apart.

WHAT THE HELL SUGA!

He shoves you first inside and squeezes himself in behind you. It closes making a 'swoosh' sound sealing the entrance for good. You're both heavily panting and you realize that you're squished against Suga's chest. The train was packed and people where staring at the two of you. You've created a lot of ruckus entering the train. Trying to catch your breath, you were too tired to be embarrassed right now.

"Thank God we made it..." you huffed against his shirt. He pulled you closer as people from other sections of the train were being pushed and shoved against each other.

"Told you we'd make it." He said fixing his messy hair. You look up and you were inches apart from his face. You'd move away but there was no where to go. He immediately breaks eye contact by gently pushing your head closer to him saying,

"Um, you can sleep on my chest. I know you're tired" You can hear his heart beat faster.

"Thank you Suga." You murmur into his shirt.

~ 2 hrs later

*Ding Dong*

'You have arrived at Main Tokyo Train Station'.

You were still resting on his chest. Still too sleepy to process where you were. He nudged you on the head with his chin,

"We're here sleepy head"

You gaze into the train window as it comes to a full stop. Business men and women disembark the train in a hurry. You hear crying babies and mothers trying to hush them to sleep. High schoolers were gossiping and talking about their crushes. Cellphone beeps and rings filled the air. The whole circle of life was here on this train. The noises weren't irritating you when you were with Suga for some odd reason.

"Okay (F/N), where to?"

"Follow me. I know the way this time, I promise"

"Sure you do" he teased making a ridiculous smirk.

"Hey shut up. I know where I'm going sometimes..." you laugh, kicking him playfully in the shin.

You look up into the sky. The sun was setting around several sky rises, creating tall shadows behind you. The city was still alive with all the dazzling lights and huge billboards.

"We're close." You say leading him to this white building. It was a tall skyscraper that had opaque windows, concealing the inside. You take out a white card attached with a land yard from you bag. Before heading to the entrance you look up at Suga and mumble,

"Kiyoko is here"

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