Sweet Tooth [Ushijima x Reader]

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Hi, guys. Thank you for liking my story. Ok, enjoy the next chapter. Sorry for it being short. 

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There was just plain silence. If Ushijima was the epitome of anything right now, it was silence and confusion.

I chose to break the silence for now.

"Why?" I asked him. The question startled him little. Maybe I did put him on the spot.

He kept quiet for a few seconds and later spoke. I didn't expect this answer from him.

"I feel accepted...with you." He simply spoke, unemotional, while his words remained emotional.

My eyes kept glaring at his face. He looked down and fixed his eyes on our hands. Our fingers just an inch apart. I hoped to hold his hand and do a thing beyond my own wildest imagination. But it wasn't .......

"I feel safe..." he continued.

I kept silent. I wanted to say a million things, but he makes me speechless.

I don't know what happened during that moment....you know what they say when words don't work, the action does.

I hugged him. I launched my arms around his shoulders. So many things are unspoken. But at this point, I didn't care how he interpreted my action.

The realisation remained that he had lost a major world-cup. My voice muffled near his chest.

"You played well, Ushijima...." I whispered. He didn't reply for few seconds, and I didn't expect him hugging me back either. But...

He did.

He buried his face near my neck, wrapped his arms around my waist and back. And we hugged.

For a minute straight.

"I am sorry..." he apologised again. But this apology sounded different. There was defeat in his tone.

"I'm not used to losing..." He continued. My heart ached. I realised why he whispered sorry near the court.

"You didn't lose..." I reply, still hugging him. He buried his face even further. He was in pain.

"Winning is more than just winning a game." I continued.

"But my team...." He whimpered little. Still, his voice remains stoic. I understood he cared about his team more than he showed.

"They are proud to have you as captain... I know you wanted to win for everyone. But Ushijima....you won everyone today." I replied.

We slowly broke away from the hug. I kept my face down to avoid staring. However, Ushijima kept looking at me softly.

Our hands inch apart. Silence once again.

"I-" He tried to speak, but...

Before anything could happen.... his phone rang.

Awkwardly I backed away my hand and looked away. I can't believe I was hugging a few seconds ago.

"Excuse me..." He spoke and excused himself away from the couch to take the call.

"I am out for a walk.....yes, I will be there tomorrow...no, I don't know who to bring for the banquet...hmmm...ok...thank you. I'll meet you near the airport Saturday night..." He continued speaking on the phone.

He is leaving this Saturday night.....

I frown and look away.

He ended the call and turned towards me.

"Sorry, that was our manager..."

"You are leaving this Saturday?" I asked.

"Yes," he replied.

"Oh", I hum with a slight disappointment.

"Why?" he asked.

"Nothing," I replied. He slowly nodded. I offer him a sad smile. He gave a slightly confused nod.

"You were saying something....before...um the call?" I ask unsure.

" Oh yea, I wanted to thank you.....Thank you for being my friend y/n," He said. I was a little taken back. He bowed after that.

I panic. "it...okay...seriously. I am glad I could help you." I stumble with my words.

"Yes." he just said yes. I was so confused.

"Huh?" I am confused now.

"You helped me today. I am not very good at rationalising my own emotions, especially during events that bring me distress and disappointment. You have helped me by giving me a new point of view. I really appreciate your help Y/n-san." He spoke. I gave him a soft smile. He is so kind.

"Thank you for being my friend too, Ushijima..." I smile.

"Wakatoshi..." he said. I gave him a confused look.

"Call me Wakatoshi..." He informed. First name basis?

"Are you sure?" I ask. He gave an encouraging nod.

"Okay, Wakatoshi",, I smile. He gave a soft but unnoticeable chuckle.

"Am I saying it wrong?" I panic

He softly smiled, "my name feels kinder to hear when you say it..."