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[Haikyuu!!] Eternal Enticement
Incomplete II
Third Person's Point of View
Ushijima was a very confident man.
He’s had his moments where he’s faltered, but nothing too staggering to break his pivotal self-assurance.
This held true for mostly everything in his life that he has done.
Becoming professional with volleyball, purchasing his first home, meeting with his father after so many distant years...
Even making himself talk more to his teammates to build a stronger bond.
These all came easy to him, allowing him to go through the motions with total belief in himself.
Therefore, he has always carried his shoulders high, walked tall, and felt as if he could conquer anything life handed him.
Why now, out of everything in his life that he has decided to do, did this seem like a challenge that might just overtake him?
It would just be another step forward in his life.
So why is his heart beating so rapidly right now...?
Puzzled, he clutched onto the small black box in his hand, staring intensely at the silver ring that sat inside.
It almost felt as if it was staring back at him, teasing with a shiny glint.
Ushijima tapped the box in annoyance and let out a shaky breath.
He was still feeling a little sickly from the plane ride.
He was alone at the ice cream parlor that was down the street from Shiratorizawa.
The exact ice cream parlor that now holds many precious memories of his time in high school.
It used to always be filled with the giddy team after winning a match.
Smiling boys bouncing in delight as they ate their victory ice cream.
Or, the one time it accompanied just Ushijima and Tendou on the day he wholeheartedly confessed.
Later in that year, it furthered as a comfort spot after they lost their last match.
So naturally, this place held a special spot in their hearts.
This time though, it was completely empty other than him.
He had rented it out for tonight.
In ten minutes to be exact.
Wakatoshi
Tendou should be arriving soon.
He just chatted Tendou to meet him here, instead of him heading straight home.
Just at the thought of his partner, and the sight of the engagement ring in his palm, his chest felt light and airy.
He wanted this more than anything.
He wanted tonight to be absolutely perfect and special for the most important man in his life.
He tried to push down the oddly anxious feelings that swarmed in his stomach.
He was more excited than nervous, but he couldn’t shake it completely.
Nevertheless, he took a deep breath, and arched his shoulders back.
Wakatoshi
It’s all going to be okay.
His thoughts were suddenly interrupted by the chime of the parlor door, and a shivering boy walking in.
Ushijima quickly stood, while shoving the box deep into his pocket.
Satori
Waaah, it’s so cold out there!
Tendou entered the parlor holding his arms.
His cheeks and ears were tinted pink, and a light layer of snowflakes sat atop his clothing.
He opened his mouth to greet Ushijima, but was taken aback by his surroundings.
Taking in that the parlor was totally empty, dim fairy lights glowing instead of the usual fluorescents, and a pretty Wakatoshi stood alone near their favorite table.
Tendou gaped at his boyfriend.
He suspected the older boy had something planned, but nothing like this.
Tendou walked up slowly to him, a smile tugging at his lips already.
Ushijima met him in the middle and reached to place his hands on Tendou’s cold cheeks.
Seeing him now slightly calmed his inner storm of emotions.
Tendou looked up at him with curious eyes.
Ushijima couldn’t resist and pressed his lips gently to Tendou’s nose, before beginning to help him take off his many layers that sheltered him from the cold.
He then led him to a chair and motioned for him to sit down.
Tendou could only giggle.
Wakatoshi
Would you like some ice cream?
Satori
I would indeed. My usual, please.
Tendou beamed and watched as Ushijima went over to the big freezers near the counter.
There, he pulled out two pre-scooped bowls the parlor worker had prepared for the occasion.
He was a friend of the two boy’s, so planning this whole date was as easy as it can be.
Ushijima proudly walked back to their table with the ice cream in hand.
He placed Tendou’s down in front of him, before sitting across from him with his own.
Wakatoshi
Two scoops of chocolate, drizzled with raspberry sauce.
Tendou laughed and thanked him.
They both began to dig into their treats, silently exchanging sweet glances to one another.
After a moment, Tendou let his hand slide across the table and laces his fingers with Ushijima’s.
Another wonderful memory was in the making.
Satori
It’s very pretty in here. How’d you do all this?
Satori
Hmmmm well, I adore it. And I adore you.
Ushijima felt the heat on his neck creep further up his face.
Tendou was the only person in the world that had this affect on him.
The only person who overwhelmed his whole core with the feeling of pure love.
He was making the absolute right choice, and wanted to do it right now.
He instead let some time pass with conversation and mouths full of ice cream rather than panicking.
They talked about how their past days were, a new chocolate recipe Tendou was working on, and how Ushijima did on the game in Milan.
They also talked about how much they missed each other when they were apart, how they couldn’t wait to go on holiday.
With every second that passed, every giggle from Tendou, every gentle touch on his hand...
Ushijima felt his worry leave, and instead felt more ready than ever to take the next step.
Ushijima bit his lip, thinking carefully.
Wakatoshi
I have something to ask you...
Tendou looked at him with wide eyes, a curious hum escaping his lips in response.
Ushijima stood from his seat and moved to stand right in front of Tendou.
He took both of his hands now, holding them as if they were his lifeline in this cold shop.
Yet, his nerves were completely out the window, a wave of the confidence he’d been waiting for plunged in instead.
All he had to do now was look down into his partners eyes.
Unspoken words of love that Ushijima never truly knew how to convey spilled from his gaze alone, directly to Tendou, as he knelt down on one knee.
Ushijima started, the slightest sting of tears already at his eyes.
Wakatoshi
I have never been the best with words.. but here I go.
Wakatoshi
I believe that what we have is the most beautiful thing in the world.
Wakatoshi
The way I love you... goes beyond even me at times.
Wakatoshi
You have always been the first thing on my mind when I wake up, and the last thought before I sleep.
Wakatoshi
My only true love. I can’t, and don’t ever want to imagine a world without you, Satori.
Wakatoshi
I am incomplete without you.
Wakatoshi
I want to continue growing with you, and create an everlasting life of possibilities for us.
Wakatoshi
I just... want to love you forever.
His body is hot from head to toe, and the only thing anchoring him down were Tendo’s cold fingertips pressed into his palms.
With another breath, he asks,
Wakatoshi
So, will you do me the greatest honor and... marry me?
He doesn’t even realize he’s crying until Tendou reaches out and cups his face in his hands, gently wiping at the flow of tears.
Tendou can’t help the steady stream of his own either.
Satori
Yes, Wakatoshi-kun, I will marry you.
That simple word seems to free Ushijima from any concern that ever crossed his mind.
It also made his heart burst in a new way than he’d ever felt before.
Ushijima’s lips curl up into the biggest smile he thinks he’s ever worn.
Without wasting another moment, he hastily reaches down into his pocket and grabs the tiny box that had been waiting there.
He opens it and pulls out the ring, happily sliding it onto Tendou’s finger.
Then as if for extra good luck, he presses a soft kiss atop the ring.
His eyes lift up to Tendou’s now, they glisten with tears.
Wakatoshi
I love you, Satori. Thank you.
Tendou answers by joyously swinging his arms around his lover, his partner, his now fiancé.
He buries his head into the crook of Ushijima’s neck and squeezes the older man with every ounce of strength he has.
Satori
God, I love you too.
Satori
Of course you, but I also love God for letting me meet you.
A breath of relief leaves Ushijima.
He knew he’d say yes, he knew that tonight was going to be wonderful.
Still, holding Tendou like this makes him feel a type of comfort no words could ever begin to explain.
He leans away from their hug, and looks his new fiancé in the eyes.
Wanting nothing more than to seal their newfound promise, he presses his lips firmly to Tendou’s, and kisses him with all the passion he can muster.
Tendou kisses back just the same.
Their lips fall into a seemingly magical rhythm that was created just for them.
Ushijima was now more confident than ever before.
Ready to greatly take on this next part of his life.
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