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Tsukishima usually didn't sleep at night because of his parents' loud screams in the kitchen. They sorted things out, argued, broke dishes and accused each other of all sorts of nonsense. Kei is used to it. As a child, he always came to Akiteru, settled on his bed and fell asleep in the warm embrace of his older brother. Now Akiteru doesn't live with them, and Kei tries to sleep alone, completely alone. in the dark of the room, he feels incredibly small and lonely. Tsukishima inhales loudly, turns over, wraps himself in a blanket and covers his ears with his hand and pillow. it's hard for him.
Normally, he wouldn't have written to Hinata if he felt bad. He still doesn't like to complain and be so weak and vulnerable in front of someone. But the screams in the kitchen seem unbearable, and his eyes sting from tears.
"Can I come to you?"
It's past one in the morning, what is Tsukishima hoping for? Moreover, it is very far and cold to Shouyo, and he's probably already asleep. Well, yes, Hinata's parents do not swear, insulting each other until late at night.
"Of course! Are you all right? I'm going to meet you on my bike! Get dressed warmer, it's cold here!!!"
Hinata answers almost immediately, and Kei stares at the phone screen in surprise, blinking stupidly.
"Why the fuck aren't you sleeping?"
"Something happened to my boyfriend. How can I sleep?"
Tsukishima smiles weakly and starts to get dressed.
****
Hinata waves at him, illuminating the road ahead with a small flashlight on a bicycle.
— What's wrong, Tsuki? — he looks worriedly at Tsukishima, probably looking for external damage.
Kei looks awkwardly at the ground, kicks a small stone with her foot. Now his reason for leaving home looks very, very stupid. Shouyo is going to get angry now because he was woken up because of such nonsense.
— My parents fought a lot, — Tsukishima sighs heavily. it's hard for him to talk about what's bothering him and about his feelings — I felt lonely and scared. Sorry, I shouldn't have woken you up.
— It's okay, I love you and it's not difficult for me to help you, — Hinata smiles and Kei tries to smile back. — Come on, my house is close.
****
Hinata's house is very warm and cozy. No one shouts, does not break the dishes, even he does not smell of alcohol.
Tsukishima sits on the edge of his bed and looks around the room. Hinata invites him to lie down next to him, raising his arms for a hug.
Hinata's hugs are probably the best thing in the world. Kei settles on his chest, listening to Shoye's heartbeat. He lets Shoyo's fingers dig into his hair, lets Hinata stroke his back and kiss the top of his head.
—I feel safe, — Tsukishima admits when he's almost falling asleep. — Thank you, I love you so much.
Hinata smiles brightly.
— I'm glad, sleep well firefly.