Kageyama X Reader -birthday Gifts And Wishes

kageyama x reader - “birthday gifts and wishes”

genre: fluff

word count: 644

warnings: none

notes: part three of the five-part christmas special and bday gift to one talented setter boi 

theme: postcard

kageyama woke up with a slight skip in his steps.

it was december twenty-second, his birthday. that alone was not enough to bring the buzzing excitement in his veins. however, there was something that awaited him and that made him flutter in raw anticipation. heck, he was probably more excited for this than the actual christmas day. he hadn't been able to keep still since yesterday, even hinata called out the strange light in his eyes that seemed to mirror the ocean waves in a jolly, summer morning. 

kageyama tried to hide the giddy giggles that somehow managed to rise up his chest. hands trembling ever so slightly, he reached out to the mailbox, shoving away the bills to pick up the distinct, familiar red envelope that rests at the bottom of the pile. forget breakfast, he thought as he walked past the small cozy kitchen of his home. this was just a bit more important. he lightly shook his head at the out-of-character notions he has been making since his day started but who can blame him?

carefully, he tore the envelope open and with all grace, lifted the stationery inside. lo and behold, his annual birthday postcard from you. the front of the card showed an almost meme-like illustration of a mischievous santa claus with messy cursive writings at the bottom that read: 'don't tell jesus but santa also likes to celebrate your birthday.' kageyama smiled at the thought of you and your cheesy laugh as you tried to find the perfect card for him. only you would give him something like this.

his eyes scanned the contents of your letter. each word well-read and taken into heart. you talked about your roommates' plans, your mother's special dish that made you a few grams heavier, and above all, how much you wanted to be by his side. he sighed as he pulled the card close to his chest as his body falls back into his bed. he wanted that too.

having a long-distance relationship was hard and more often than not, it hurt. kageyama wanted to feel your skin touching as you walked side by side, pinkies linked. he wanted to see you belt out your favorite song just a key too low as you swing your hips to the beat, without a care in the world. he wanted to breathe in your scent, shampoo long faded into a lingering soft scent. he wanted you but he knew he couldn't.

kageyama closed his eyes, hiding away the oceans deep worth of longing they held. regret sunk his heart, mellowing down the excitement he initially felt earlier. he wished he held you more. he wished he didn't ignore you when you wanted to cuddle. he wished he said 'i love you' more. he wished he gave you more gifts. he wished he swallowed his pride and embarrassment while you were still in arms reach. he wished you were here.

the sudden sound of knocking made him stand up from his position in the bed. he half-expected it to be the boys from the volleyball club but he was unsure if they would actually come to his home given his reputation as the 'resident grump' alongside tsukishima. he muttered a small 'wait a minute' before he opened the door. halting in his steps, mouth wide open and breath stuck in his throat, he stared.

they say that once in a while, you do actually get what you wish for.

you were as bright as ever, as you stood there in front of him in flesh— as if you never left, "hi there!"

"hah," for the first time in a while, kageyama smiled. a wide, childish, genuine one. eyes crinkled shut with just the hint of them misting over, "hello."

kageyama slept that night with his heart full of gratitude and his arms, of you.

ushijima x reader - “to build a home” 

genre: fluff

word count: 520

warnings: none

you looked good, ushijima thought to himself as you approached him in your apron with the most excited and loving glow around you, ready to welcome him back into your arms as you do every single day.

"welcome back 'toshi! i was just making your favorite but you came back earlier than i expected," he chuckled deeply, pressing a kiss onto your head as he showed you a small smile only reserved for you.

"you should take a shower first. it'll help you loosen up your muscles. the water's all warmed up already."

before he could show his appreciation, you were already scurrying away from him as you went back to cooking. you were too perfect, he thought with another chuckle. ushijima moved to follow your suggestion, patting your dog in the head as a greeting that sent his tail wagging madly. you had insisted that getting said dog was a must since he was away quite often. ushijima blinks away the fondness in his eyes as he remembers the memory of that day.

you were too perfect, he thought as he came back from the shower only to see you babying your dog. the sight of you being so nurturing sent him into overdrive and he felt little sparks against his fingertips as he reached out to touch you.

"oh! you're done! let's eat before the food gets cold."

a small part of him felt guilty. you have always gone beyond what he expected you to do even before you two had gotten married. you always gave him the best of you and he tries to return it, he really does but in his opinion, he falls short far too much. as you talked animatedly about your day, he wondered if it was alright for him to feel like this. to feel safe, to feel happy, to feel at home when he was rarely ever home. how many nights were you left sleeping alone?

the feeling returned. an inkling of a ravenous desire. a need. a lifeline with you. his heart raced impossibly fast but he remained calm. it was the same feeling he got when he is seconds away from a spike. his adrenaline pumping, eyes dilated, nervous, excited but steady like the waters before a storm. he is right where he needs to be. one look at your jubilant form, the you who was talking animatedly about you and your dog's shenanigans, and he was stilled. he was ready to go for it. he was ready for this.

"y/n," you blinked, only realizing how this was the first time he spoke to you that night. he was more of a listener so he usually didn't talk until need be but that's okay. his presence speaks loud enough for him.

"yes?"

ushijima stared at you, eyes seemingly blank until you look deeper and you see sparks of a raging flame, "let's have a baby."

sure, you wanted to say after you processed his passive delivery of otherwise weighty words. sure, you wanted to say but only after you dislodge the steak that accidentally went into your windpipe.

✨ Shit Kageyama Tobio says✨

i told you i would continue my y/n is preggers agenda. you’re welcome baby mammas

Natsu didn’t know what to buy for her brother’s engagement gift so she decided to win gold for him! ☀️🥇

Today’s Haikyuu!! news got me so emotional ahhh thank you Furudate I couldn’t be happier Natsu ended up being a player herself! #10! *cries*

lmaoo i never got to mention this i think bc i just suddenly popped out of nowhere saying i actually have a christmas special when its five days away but,, this year’s theme is holiday traditions in my family plus the feelings we exuberate this year given our unusual predicament.