Worthy of Love (Hajime Hinata x Reader Fanfiction)

Chapter 17

  "You having fun?" Hajime shouted over the wind. He was immediately next to you, seated in a web of ropes and harnesses attached to the boat.

  Your bare legs dangled freely as you leaned back. "Yes! This is great!"

  Next, you clung to Hajime's waist while he sped through the waters on a jet ski.

  "I didn't know you could drive these." You pressed your face into his bare back, tensing  your arms laced around his waist.

  "Yeah, I learned a few years ago. Do you wanna try?" He slowed the vehicle.

  "Oh, there's no way. It looks so difficult." You shook your head.

  "Not at all. Let me show you. Come in front."

  With positions reversed, you held on to the rubbery handles while Hajime straddled the seat behind you and leaned forward. His chest pressed into your back and his head hovered above your shoulder.

  "There you go." He put his hands on your arms. "Now use that handle there. Squeeze it gently."

  On your right-hand bar, a smaller handle reminiscent of that of a bicycle brake was present. You wrapped a few fingers around the handle and applied the slightest amount of pressure.

  "You'll have to put in a little more strength than that," Hajime laughed.

  Taking his advice, you gave it a tighter squeeze. The jet ski zoomed forward, bringing its passengers flying forward as well. You might've fallen off the vehicle if Hajime wasn't pinning you down.

  "Sorry!" You released the handle. "Sorry. I didn't realize-"

  "It's okay." Hajime seemed unfazed and still held his jubilant attitude. "Let's try again. Hold on tight."

  He put his hands on yours this time. Your heart, though believed to be a veteran of receiving affectionate gestures, was once again pounding away at the closeness of your bodies.

  After a few more tricky attempts, you got the hang of it somewhat and took off across the ocean waters. 

  A few hours passed, and a light rain forced you back inside. Your suite had been cleaned, with a few complimentary delicacies left isolated on the coffee table. 

  "It's our last day here," you said. 

  "Yeah." Hajime leaned on the kitchenette counter, typing on his phone. "We've got a late flight, unfortunately. I didn't want to keep us up on a school night, but it was the only flight available."

  "That's okay. I can handle staying up late."

  "We'll leave around 5. I'll get a cab." Hajime moved to the bedroom, disappearing as he spoke. 

  "What should we do until then?" you asked yourself and him.

  "I don't know," his voice echoed from the next room. "We don't have to do anything." 

  "You want to just relax?" You sat on the couch, leaning into the idea. 

  "Yeah." Hajime reappeared, joining you on the couch. "I was pretty worn out anyway."

  "You seem like it." 

  "What's that supposed to mean?" He laughed, insinuating his retort held no malice.

  "Nothing. I just worry for you."

  "You don't need to, you know."

  "Yeah I do. You're my...friend."

  "Well, I've got everything under control. I don't want you to worry about anything."

  "I know you're pretty capable, Hajime. I believe in you, but..."

  "...Yeah?"

  "I don't know. Are you sure there's nothing going on?" You didn't want to allude to his conversation you overheard, but you knew you weren't baseless.

  "(Y/n), I promise you, there is nothing detrimental going on right now. I might have panicked last night, but that was nothing more than a nightmare. If there is ever something that comes up that is an issue beyond my control, I will tell you. Okay?"

  "Okay."  

  The flight back was uneventful. You didn't have any energy to work, so the time was spent sleeping or idly gazing out the window at the dark sky beyond. The lights of Japan abruptly cut off at the coastline, now an inky abyss barely illuminated by the moon. 

  "(Y/n)."

  "Yeah?"

  "I had a great time with you. I loved all of it." Hajime's eyes were closed while he talked, like he was dreaming about the experience.

  "Me too." 

  "I never want to leave your side."

  "Hm?" Hajime! What are you saying?

  "Let's do more of this, (y/n)." He acted like he didn't say anything remotely suggestive. 

  "...Yeah, we will."

  

  Back on the academy grounds, you felt a melancholic wave wash over as you had to accept the continuation of your school life. Hajime walked you to the gate of the Main Academy, then bid you good night. You watched him leave, then turned and entered the building.

  Inside, Nagito stood. "Welcome back."

  "Do you need something?" 

  "No. Just thought I'd greet you."

  "Thanks, but I don't need it. I'll see you tomorrow in class." You passed him quickly.

  "Did you learn anything?" he asked.

  "What?" You slowed your pace.

  "While you were away. Did you learn anything?" 

  "About what?"

  "About him."

  You pursed your lips. "I don't know what you're talking about." You left swiftly, running from the mystery you weren't prepared to tackle.