𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 (𝘜𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘫𝘪𝘮𝘢 𝘹 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳)

CH 26

Nobody has portrayed him in this manner. Picturing him in such a big person in terms of how he was willing to go through and provide for a person. He was not good with words, let alone expressing his feelings and affection. That was until he met you. You really brought out the best of him, encouraging and assuring him that he was doing really well be it work or relationship wise. Both of you related to each other even before becoming official. That was one reason why Ushijima decided to fate you. He found it difficult to stay in his previous relationships as his exes got sick of him but you did not. Or was it too early to say so? "Alright, big guy. You should be going." You tried pushing him to the front door but come on, the dude is 90 kg (199 pounds). "But before you go, give me a kiss." You demanded with a pout. How could he refuse after seeing that expression of yours? Actually, he would still kiss you even if you did not. Leaning forward, Ushijima cupped your face and placed his lips on yours, feeling you smiling into the kiss. "Bye, my love. I'll be going now, hm? I'll try to be home early." "Mm, alright. Bye, baby."

"Wakatoshi-kun, you're back!" Atsumu cheered seeing his fellow teammate returning to practice after almost two weeks. Waving at the team, Ushijima did his warmup and in came Uncle Fuki. Both men shared a look before Uncle Fuki approached him. "How's y/n?" He asked lowly. "She's feeling better, coach." Ushijima answered. Letting out a sigh of relief, Uncle Fuki nodded and patted Ushijima's shoulder. "That's good to hear. I'm glad she's in your care, Ushijima. Thank you once again." "Please don't say that. It's my responsibility to be taking care of y/n." Ushijima shook his head. Smirking, Uncle Fuki neared him. "Seems like you're head over heels for her, huh?" He teased. Ushijima's ears turned red staring at his coach widely and chuckles were heard as Uncle Fuki approached the rest of the team. He was also teasing Ushijima behind your back. Imagine what your reaction would be.

Practice ended and the team was going to have dinner together at a nearby restaurant. However, Ushijima had to turn their invite down as he promised you that he would try to be home earlier. Uncle Fuki handed Ushijima a bag of your necessities and exchanged a few words before partying ways for the day. Placing the bag in the boot of the car, Ushijima shut it close and was about to approach the driver's seat when a gut told him that someone was watching him. From the corner of his eye, he caught a figure hiding a wall and decided to confront whoever it was.

He decided to walk the other direction just so the person has a smaller chance of running away. There, he spotted a lady and found her back view familiar. She angled her face a little to reveal that it was her. Your mother. "What are you doing here?" Ushijima's voice boomed behind her. This startled her as she turned her body fully to meet a pair of stoic olive eyes. Your mother straightened her back and propped her nose slightly towards the sky. This small action told Ushijima how much of a person she was.

"Are you dating my daughter?" She asked with a cocked brow. Instead of answering her, Ushijima ignored that question while his usual straight face. "I'm asking what are you doing here?" His tall and bulky figure loomed over her. The look, tone and overall body structure of Ushijima intimidated your mother, Seiko, tried her best to remain poised. "How insolent of you to ignore my question! I'm your girlfriend's mother and you should show me some respect!" She demanded. A frown dawned Ushijima's features as he stepped forward, disgusted by what just spilled off her mouth.

"I don't think you have the rights to say that. After what you did to y/n when she was young, reappearing after years and relapsing her trauma just by looking at you? I don't know what you're trying to do but all I know is that I'm going to protect her. Stop coming to look for y/n or Mr and Mrs Hibarida." Ushijima warned. A scoff escaped her lips as Seiko folded her arms and looked at him up and down in a judgemental manner. "Who are you to poke your nose into our family business?" "And who are you to demand respect from me?" Ushijima shot back.

Not wanting to waste anymore time on her, he turned around to leave for his car. "I'm her mother! I have the rights to interfere with y/n's life whether you like it or not." That was the last straw. Ushijima faced her with angered eyes, "Interfere her life and hurt her again? I'm not going to let that happen. Unlike you, I care for y/n from the bottom of my heart because-" He stopped speaking causing Seiko to smirk. "Cat's got your tongue after that big talk." She snickered. "Because I love her." Those words rolled off his lips. Your mother's eyes widened as Ushijima took in a breath. "I care for y/n because I love her. Unlike you and your selfish motives." With that, he left the scene leaving your mother behind with clenched fists.

Humming to your playlist, you were in the kitchen preparing dinner while waiting for Ushijima. The day was productive from unpacking your belongings to cleaning for a bit and playing games on your laptop. You tried everything to stay positive and it was working. A beep sounded followed by the lock clicking open and footsteps were heard. Ushijima entered the penthouse and tousled his hair back through his fingers. "Toshi, you're back!" You squealed in joy. Seeing you after that encounter was bittersweet, he was going to greet you too when he smelt a familiar aroma. "Love, what are you..." His eyes spotted the pan of bubbling beef with onions and tomato purée.

Looking at what caught his attention, you giggled and circled your arms around his waist. "You've guessed it! I'm making your favourite hayashi rice for dinner." You squeezed him tightly. He stared at the pan for a while more with widened eyes before diverting his attention to you who was smiling brightly. He did all this while remaining silent. You went on to share what you did for the day while waiting for him in your usual bubbly manner which filled his heart to the brim. You were back.

"And my Sim died while partying! I didn't know that was possible until- Oof!" Your cheeks were squished between his warm hands. He stared at you deeply with eyebrows inching upwards causing you to worry as he was slightly acting out of character. "Toshi, are you-" "I love you." As soon as he dropped those words, it was as if the world stopped. Your heart raced and pupils blown out. Did he just say those three words? The three words? "Toshi..." "I love you, y/n." He repeated himself. Your lips wobbled as tears brimmed your lower waterline. You were not hearing things. He did say it. Twice. "I love you too, Wakatoshi." You let out a small cry.

"I didn't mean to make you cry, my love. It's just so happened that a lot of things happened recently and it got me thinking and eventually succumbing to the fact that I love you." "You don't have to explain yourself, silly... I just... I love you too." You sobbed into his chest, feeling the rumble of his chuckle. Cupping your face, he made you look at him so that he could wipe your tears with the pad of his thumb before pecking your lips. He was so filled with emotions today that it was making him feel giddy.

"Thank you for making my favourite for dinner, my love. I love you."
"You're welcome, Toshi. I love you too."