[Haikyuu!!] Unique - | YamaHina

Third Person's Point of View

●For the Bagels●

Buying his morning coffee from the cafe across his university was Yamaguchi's habit.

It became a part of his routine since last month.

Yamaguchi

One large coffee and a bagel, please.

He told the woman behind the counter, pulling out his card in preparation for when she was ready.

....

To stay or to go?

Yamaguchi

Stay.

Yamaguchi's eyes began to wander around the cafe.

He's admiring the classy and cozy decorations that were hung strategically on the walls and off the ceiling.

....

Sir? Your card?

Yamaguchi snapped back to reality, nodding and holding it out with an apologetic smile.

Yamaguchi

Sorry about that.

He said with a small chuckle, rubbing his neck awkwardly.

....

Thank you, your coffee should be ready soon.

....

Please take a seat and we will call your number once it is ready.

He bowed his head in thanks and turned, doing a quick scan of the area before settling on a booth close to the door.

Yamaguchi’s eyes flickered back to the counter to check the process of his order.

But something else caught his eye.

Bright orange hair.

The stranger’s cheek was pressed against his palm, eyes looking out of the window calmly.

He had the ghost of a smile on his lips, cheeks flushed and head tilted.

Staring at a stranger was probably one of the creepiest things Yamaguchi had ever done.

Nishinoya

That is Hinata.

Yamaguchi flinched, raising his head to see an employee standing with a tray.

Nishinoya

We called your number, but you didn’t come.

The man explained with an amused smirk, placing his coffee and bagel in front of him.

Yamaguchi bowed his head, cheeks flushing at the fact he had been so concentrated on staring at a stranger.

Yamaguchi

Sorry for the trouble.

Nishinoya

It is fine. You seemed preoccupied, so I won’t charge you for the delivery.

He teased, successfully making Yamaguchi’s slightly flushed cheeks a deep shade of red.

Nishinoya

Why not go talk to him?

Nishinoya

You are both alone and a little company isn’t a bad thing.

Yamaguchi placed his hands around his coffee cup, eyes shifting to the guy in the booth across his.

Yamaguchi

Wouldn’t it be weird talking to a random person in a cafe?

Nishinoya

Well, whoever was supposed to show apparently didn’t.

Yamaguchi

He was stood up?

Yamaguchi questioned.

The person shrugged, raising his hands in the air without a word.

Sugawara

Noya! Get back over here and help make the coffee!

The Noya guy sighed, winking at Yamaguchi.

He mouthed 'Goodluck', as he gave Yamaguchi an extra bagel from his tray.

Sugawara

Noya!

Nishinoya

I am coming!

Yamaguchi looked down at the bagel, biting his lip.

He eyed the orange haired male who now had his eyes closed, seeming lost in thought.

‘Who would stand up someone like that?’

His mind began to wander, thinking up all the possible reactions that the bright-haired guy could have toward him.

Even with this knowledge, his legs had a mind of their own, proceeding to walk over to the table with the bagels in one hand and coffee in the other.

He cleared his throat.

Yamaguchi

U-Uh...Hi.

Hinata seemed startled by his voice, staring at him with wide eyes.

Yamaguchi felt his throat go dry at the expression on the stranger's face.

‘Cr*p’

Hinata's eyes were large, enchantingly, and his lips were a shade of pink.

Yamaguchi was sure that was only supposed to exist in movies.

Hinata

Can I help you with something?

Yamaguchi swore he just felt his mind go blank and pull a restart on him.

Hinata continued to stare, though after a moment, he motioned to the free seats in his booth shyly.

Hinata

Do you want to sit? I promise I won’t bite.

Yamaguchi took a moment until the words processed, his head nodding vigorously.

Yamaguchi

Yes, thank you.

He mumbled, proud he had managed to avoid stuttering again.

He held out the extra bagel, giving it to the stranger.

Is this what people would call love at first sight?

Hinata

Is this for me?

Hinata smiled softly as he accepted the bagel.

Hinata

Thank you, random guy from the booth across mine.

Yamaguchi

Y-You noticed me?

Yamaguchi blurted, the stranger tensing once he realized he had outed himself.

Hinata

Yeah. Sorry, I didn’t mean to be creepy--

He started, but Yamaguchi shook his head, raising a finger to point at himself.

Yamaguchi

No, I was staring at you too!

He assured, parting his lips and swallowing hard.

Yamaguchi

I mean, not in a creepy way, not saying you are creepy, but I was...uh..

He stammered, wondering why words were so hard to place in the right order.

At the laughter of the bright-haired male, he found his shoulders drooping, wondering how badly he had mucked this up.

Hinata

You are cute.

Hinata said easily, leaning his cheek against his palm again.

His worries dispersed in an instant, a slight smile appearing on his lips.

Hinata

My name is Hinata Shoyo, pleasure to meet you...

Yamaguchi

Yamaguchi.

Yamaguchi

Yamaguchi Tadashi. I go to the school across the street.

He explained, Hinata’s eyes lighting up.

Hinata

Really? I kind of know someone from that school.

He said, eyes flickering to the window.

Hinata

We don’t talk, though. It must be cool living on a campus as big as that one.

Yamaguchi’s smile fell, eyes squinting in confusion.

Yamaguchi

Are you not a university student?

Hinata pouted, shaking his head.

Hinata

Couldn’t afford it.

Hinata

But that doesn’t mean I will never go.

Hinata

And besides, I think I am handling myself pretty well so far.

Hinata

Looking at the positives is a lot smarter than focusing on the negatives.

Yamaguchi took a sip from his coffee as he listened.

The longer they talked, the more he wondered how anyone could skip out on someone as interesting and energetic as Hinata Shoyo.

He was both a good speaker and a good listener, nodding his head encouragingly whenever Yamaguchi lost his train of thought.

Hinata

Tadashi-kun? Your watch...

Hinata said, waving a hand in front of his face to catch his attention.

Yamaguchi snapped out of his thoughts, smiling sheepishly.

He looked down at the beeping item around his wrist, the time highlighted.

His eyes went wide as he stood, hitting his knee against the table with a slight groan.

He shut the watch off, standing and rubbing the sore area on his knee.

Yamaguchi

I gotta go.

He said, the disappointment evident in his voice.

Hinata snickered.

Hinata

You aren’t going off to war, Tadashi-kun.

He teased, standing and holding out a hand to the freckled college student.

Hinata

I’ll be here if you would ever like to chat again...

Yamaguchi

Of course... It was nice to meet you, Hinata.

Yamaguchi wanted to ask how they would be able to meet again without planning, but his phone began to vibrate.

Yamaguchi

C-Can I, uh...

He said quietly, unsure if a hug would be too brash of him.

He started, making the motions with his arms but being unable to ask the question properly.

Taking the hint, Hinata laughed again, warming Tadashi to the core.

When Hinata’s arms wrapped around him, his own returned the affectionate gesture automatically.

He squeezed, only pulling away when his phone went off again in his pocket.

He was about to speak until he felt warmth against his cheek.

Hinata had kissed him.

Willingly.

Hinata

Until next time, Tadashi-kun.

He said, backing away as Yamaguchi nodded, grabbing his stuff and walking towards the door.

He wants to go to that cafe everyday.

If only he can stay for the whole day, he would.

For the bagels, of course.

Not for the guy with the bright smile and pink lips.

Not at all.

Three days after that, Yamaguchi really went back.

It's because it's a part of his routine, okay?

He's not going to look for Hina---

Hinata

Welcome to The Cofee Bean~

Yamaguchi’s eyes went wide at the person at the coffee maker.

It was undoubtedly Hinata.

Bright orange hair, bright smile, cute---

He walked up the counter, wondering if his eyes were playing tricks on him.

Yamaguchi

H-Hinata?

Hinata

Tadashi-kun, long time no see! What could I get you?

He asked brightly, Yamaguchi still trying to wrap his mind around what was happening.

Yamaguchi

When did you start working here?

Hinata looked confused by the question, tapping his chin as he thought.

Hinata

I have been working here for years at this point.

Yamaguchi cleared his throat, rubbing his arm.

Yamaguchi

But last time... that Noya guy told me...

At the mention of the name, realization dawned in Hinata’s eyes.

He tensed, turning toward the kitchen door.

Hinata

Noya-senpai! What did you say to Tadashi-kun?!

He whined, the dark haired male poking his head out from the kitchen door with a raised brow.

Nishinoya

Say what to who-Oh! It's freckles!

Noya stepped out of the kitchen, flour covering his apron and cheeks.

Yamaguchi smiled weakly, waving awkwardly at the worker.

‘Freckles?’

Nishinoya

I didn’t tell him anything other than to talk to you.

He said innocently, and Yamaguchi pointed a finger at him accusingly.

Yamaguchi

You said he was stood up!

Noya blinked, waving his hand in the air.

Nishinoya

I do not remember anything of that sort--

Hinata shoved him roughly, cheeks pink and eyes narrowed.

Noya held his arm, looking mock offended.

Nishinoya

How else was I supposed to get you two together, Sho?

Nishinoya

You watched him from the kitchen for weeks!

At the new information, Yamaguchi returned his gaze to the the barista behind the counter.

He was frozen, cheeks redder than the apron he was wearing.

Yamaguchi couldn’t help but grin at the sight, leaning his elbow on the counter.

Yamaguchi

You watched me?

Hinata turned, hands clenching at the front of his apron and eyes diverted.

Hinata huffed, lips in a pout as he connected eyes with Yamaguchi’s with much effort.

Hinata

T-The person who I said I knew from your school...

Hinata

Might have been you...

Hinata

I don’t know anyone else at that school...

Yamaguchi’s heart swelled at the words, a sly smile appearing on his lips.

Yamaguchi

Oh r-really?

Hinata nodded hesitantly.

Hinata

W-Well, you would come in every morning and order the same thing but before I could talk to you, you’d be out the door!

He said with a groan, slapping his hand against his forehead.

Hinata

You must think I am such a weirdo!

‘Quite the contrary’ Tadashi thought, lips parting before he could process the entire situation.

Yamaguchi

W-Would you like to go out on a date with me, Hinata?

The barista’s hand fell, revealing the red mark on his forehead that blended with the color of his cheeks quite nicely.

Yamaguchi’s heart pounded, growing louder with each passing moment without a response.

The room delved into a heavy silence.

When Hinata looked away first, he nodded his head.

Hinata

Okay.

The back of his hand raised to his lips, hiding the flustered expression he wore.

Hinata

Let’s... go on a date...

They both smiled with flushed cheeks, looking at each other intently.

Nishinoya

Okay, stop flirting in front of me.

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