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It’s been a while since Yuushas have taken a break from their prolonged battle with Vertexes. Surely, Wakaba, as the leader, showed signs of fatigue after handling every single of them. Her doctor told her to rest at home.

‘’ Rest for a week, huh?’’ 

Wakaba threw herself on her bed, checking the doctor’s prescription again. Time flowed like a slow moving river since she had nothing to do at her room. Her mind drifted into unpleasant daydreams where she kept remembering the same sequence of unfortunate events in her life. Coldness and darkness enveloped her already-warped mind. She soon succumbed to the call of sleep.

‘’ No! Get a hold of yourself!’ ’’ She shook her head and backtracked the calmness she’s yet to reclaim after the Vertex invasions.

She let herself soak into a moment and see the richness in the minute when her beloved reverently touched the shell of her ear and gently drew circles around the inside. ‘’ Hmmmm… Hinata~ ’’

All of a sudden, her phone vibrated rhythmically, which reverted her back to reality.

Hinata0620: Wakaba-chan, I’m sorry I couldn’t come to your room today. The Taisha called me.

Wakabird1: Is everything okay Hinata?

Wakabird1: I’m coming to your room right now.

Hinata0620: It can’t be helped, I’m already in the headquarters.

Wakaba reread the message. Did she go out without telling her anything again?! Another vibration and Wakaba picked up her phone to check the new message.

Hinata0620: My apologies, Wakaba-chan. Duty calls as a matter of time. Many observations and reports have to be made.

Wakabird1: I hope it’s not longer than a week. I don’t think I can live without you…. like this… in this room…

Hinata0620: Fufu~ Someone is being needy? Do you really need me that much?

Wakabird1: Well, of course that’s the main cause and it’s pretty boring staying in the home without doing anything…without anyone around...

Hinata0620: Why don’t you go to Chikage-san’s room to play a game together?

Wakabird1: uum.. after our last interaction, I don’t think she’d want that, especially right now. She and Yuuna have been up for a new game that’s meant to be played imminently. 

Hinata0620: How about Tamako-san or Anzu-san?

Wakabird1: Tamako is going to visit her parents this week and Anzu has already lost herself in writing her novel.

Hinata0620: Hmm, my Wakaba-chan is very dedicated to me to the extent I see.

Wakabird1: I don’t get what you mean 

Hinata0620: …

Wakabird1: Hinata?

Hinata0620: if you don't understand my silence you will never understand my words 

Wakaba let out a heavy sigh as she completely laid down on the bed. Her gaze slid to the side of the screen that’s been giving a small green light on the margin.

‘’ Why am I so content just by looking at my phone like this? ’’

Wakabird1: Hinata, do you have a time?

Hinata0620: Always for you.

Wakaba drummed her thumbs on the screen as long as she thought. 

Wakabird1: I had a dream about you today.

Hinata0620: What?

Hinata0620: What was I doing? Was I riding a Vertex or something? ^^

Wakabird1: no honestly I can’t remember at all but we were cuddling.

Hinata0620: oh, hmmm…

Hinata0620: well I’m disappointed about the lack of beating a vertex in your dreams… work on that haha!

Wakabird1: but dreams are the only place where I find peace!

Hinata0620: am I also one of your dreams Wakaba-chan? :)

Wakabird1: dreams are surreal, you’re the essence of my life.

That was at least two minutes wait before another message came from Hinata.

Hinata0620: Wakaba-chan you have a gift.

Wakabird1: gift????

Hinata0620: although you’re pretty much unaware, you’re a natural charmer~

Wakabird1: c-charmer?!?!?

Hinata0620: let’s see…

Wakabird1: hinata I don’t get you can you explain???

Hinata0620: Can I confess something?

Wakabird1: Sure thing.

Hinata0620: Wakaba-chan, your smile is the prettiest one I’ve ever seen!

Wakabird1: Can I confess as well?

Hinata0620: Go ahead!

Wakabird1: that's kind of embarrassing but...

Wakabird1: The smile only exists when I’m with you..

Wakaba couldn’t help the smile on her face when she spent most of the day on her bed texting.

Hinata0620: see?

Wakabird1: see what?

Hinata0620: wakaba-chan… sometimes I do think you have no sense of emotional approach.

Wakabird1: sorry for being … utterly

Hinata0620: ignorant? yes.

Wakabird1: Hi~na~ta! 

Wakaba was smiling while she was texting to her. She opened her cup udon to eat..

Hinata0620: you HAVE TO take responsibility upon your words.

Hinata0620: my heart skipped a beat!

She choked on her udon, as her face began to blush.

‘’Mou, who has to take responsibility now?! ’’ she thought for a moment, her face contorted to a wider smile that couldn’t stop the bubbling excitement inside.

Hinata0620: nee Wakaba-chan you didn’t answer for a while. Did something happen?

Wakabird1: um nothing special.

Hinata0620: what are you doing?

Wakabird1: laying in the bed

Hinata0620: mmm... just laying in the bed? Nothing else?

Wakabird1: eating my udon u.u

Hinata0620: good to know.

Hinata0620: what would you do if I was in bed next to you?

Wakabird1: eat my udon??

Hinata0620: I mean if the udon wasn’t there?

Wakabird1: then I’d get out of the bed and go get my udon

Wakaba saw Hinata go offline immediately after the message was seen. She thought the Taisha called for an important matter. No. A top issue. Because Hinata wouldn’t let her hang like this.

Wakabird1: perhaps I said something vulgar

Hinata0620: there is still a way for you to master the art of flirting, Wakaba-chan!

Wakabird1: F-F-Flirt???

Hinata0620: on the way of becoming ikemen!

Hinata0620: why don’t we test this new Wakaba-chan?

Wakabird1: if you say so, I can’t refuse but..

Hinata0620: but?

Wakabird1: but

Wakabird1: when exactly are you coming back?

She couldn’t bring more words up to their conversation because somehow she knew it was embarrassing enough. ‘’When exactly are you coming back??????????????????????????? I miss you so much. It’s only an hour and 32 minutes passed since I didn’t see you today….’’

Nope. Not a chance. She has pride in herself. When she snapped back to her senses, she saw another message,

Hinata0620: next saturday

Wakabird1: but it’s 8 days. EIGHT DAYS Hinata.

Hinata0620: we’re going to recite a chant to bestow our prayers to Yuushas and there are some cases that need a lengthy talk with certain members.

Wakabird1: I see. Don’t tire yourself out at work. You’ll need some energy for later.

Hinata0620: Later for what?~

Wakabird1: Ear-cleaning ✧・ﾟ>:D 

Hinata0620: I’m not coming until you stop your ear-cleaning addiction

Wakabird1: what?!….at least tell me where my socks are?! 

Hinata0620: Right by the side of your bed, I prepared eight pairs for you. Any extra pair you need..that’s in your responsibility~

Wakabird1: oh dang, I can’t win you right 

Hinata0620: ...Nee, Wakaba-chan.

Wakabird1: Yeah?

Hinata0620: I want to see you.

Wakaba closed the phone for a moment and looked up the empty ceiling. Her nostrils engulfed the delicate hint of her scent in the room. She was glad it was still lingering in the air. She stopped to dwell for a fraction of a second as her heart reenacted with a flicker of green light on the phone screen.

‘’I have to admit you’re on my mind more than just sometimes, Hinata.’’

Hinata0620: Wakaba-chan, are you there?

Wakabird1: for the rest of your life? Yes.

Hinata0620: mou wakaba-chan ///

Hinata0620: isn’t it your sleeping time already? 

Wakabird1: yeah but you’re not here so my plans changed.

Hinata0620: what are you planning to do without me around?~

Wakabird1: I’m packing my things and going over there soon.

Hinata0620: WAIT!

Wakabird1: 7 days.

Hinata0620: ?

Wakabird1: if you don’t come back in 7 days, I won’t take responsibility for what’s going to happen over there. They don’t need to keep you that long.

Hinata0620: mou Wakaba-chan, and I thought you were lenient about this trip… Please find something and go dilly dally

Wakabird1: It can’t be helped. I can’t give it a go that easily

Hinata0620: Ok, here’s the thing✦ Why don’t we message each other every now and then? Tell me what you’re doing aside from your physical training?

Wakabird1: Hmm I can agree to this.

Hinata0620: Good night then~

Wakabird1: Sleep well Hinata. 

Hinata0620: I’d love you in my bed right now ღ

Hinata0620: Send me a dirty picture!

Wakabird1: hmm if you say so…

Wakabird1: udon.jpg

This time, Wakaba chuckled heartily and saw two emojis that describe Hinata’s frustration and disappointment. 

‘’You can’t always win… ah~ I love this pace, so peaceful and serene~’’

And she went back to sleep without giving a thought to anything else in this world full of despair and atrocity.

Chapter Text

Next day, Wakaba woke up to a sudden buzz. 

-Marugame Gang-

Takayuu added Hinata0620, AnzunSensei, Wakabird1, C-Shadow and Tamazing

C-Shadow: whats this sudden group thingy

Tamazing: tama don’t mind tbh :^)

AnzunSensei: It’s Yuuna-san’s idea

C-Shadow: Takashima-san?! as expected of you u.u

Takayuu: we can establish a better bond since everyone is going to somewhere :d

Tamazing: gotta keep that bond strong huh :D

AnzunSensei: great idea indeed 

Hinata0620: Yuuna-san’s idea is brilliant. It’s important to maintain a clear mindset.

AnzunSensei: where’s Wakaba-san btw?

C-Shadow: probably training her muscle-head

Hinata0620: well, Wakaba-chan must’ve fallen asleep because yesterday I may waste her time on the phone longer than usual~ 

Tamazing: feels like hinata will ruin wakba

Tamazing: wakaba*

AnzunSensei: *memo memo*

C-Shadow: doesn’t she already…….

Takayuu: maa Gun-chan~ if spending a good chunk of time with someone you love to talk with means ‘ruining’ then i wanna ruin Gun-chan!

AnzunSensei: *memo memo*

Tamazing: how to ruin chikages mind 101 obvs

Takayuu: i still don’t see wakaba-chan 

Hinata0620: I’m guessing she wakes up just now.

Wakaba rubbed the remnants of sleep in her eyes and then quickly checked the notifications on her phone. Within seconds of realizing she was pretty much unconscious of the happenings. She slid down the whole message and watched in amusement how everyone was so happy. There was no trace of loose connection between anyone, everyone felt in need to talk and find the tiniest flicker of hope and a simple joy in their lives.

Wakabird1: good morning minna!

Takayuu: Good Morning!!!1

AnzunSensei: good morning wakaba-san!

Tamazing: MORNIGNS!

Hinata0620: good morning.

Wakabird1: so how’s it going for everyone?

Takayuu: feeling groovy~

Takayuu: nee Gun-chan where are you?

C-Shadow: ohayo Nogi-san. 

C-Shadow: TAKASHIMA-SAN IM

C-Shadow: oh sorry my caps lock..on.. thank you

AnzunSensei: I’m up for some materials :sparkles:

Tamazing: what materials again anzu

AnzunSensei: for my novel . a source. a mother root. a fiction breeder. . 

Tamazing: oi calm down! Tama can help ya!

Hinata0620: Everyone seems full of beans as usual. How nice~

There seemed to be a pause just for a while, yet the silence wasn’t felt that long after another message popped up.

Tamazing: Heyhey Tama really gotta ask this question

Wakabird1: what’s this sudden seriousness Tamako?

Hinata0620: no wonder she has something up her sleeve.

Tamazing: hey quit doubting me im innocent!

C-Shadow: hmm what’s this question of yours then?

Takayuu: !!!

AnzunSensei: !!!!

Tamazing: tama wonders if hinata's boioioings grow just for wakaba

Wakabird1: WH

AnzunSensei: this will be a good addition to my material folder

C-Shadow: addiction*

Hinata0620: Tamako-san, I hope you’re having a very good day because I’m not going to be responsible for what's going to happen from now on.

Tamazing: UGH I ALLREADY TAKE THE RISK HERE. ITS FOR ANZU’S NOVEL!

AnzunSensei: Tamacchi-senpai you’re sacrificing yourself for me? 

Tamazing: ofc 

Tamazing: OI HINATA WHAT’S THE MEANING OF ‘’Doi Tamako, you’re waited in the HQ’’ message rn?!

Tamazing: HEY HEY MY PHONE SUDDENLY GOT A freaking VIRUS . hINATA?!

Takayuu: someone forgot to wash her hands!!

AnzunSensei: I’m scared

C-Shadow: me too

Wakabird1: me three

In the wash of the soothing sunlight, a smile dangled in the corner of Wakaba’s mouth. She finally stood up to do her daily body stretching. ‘’ Yoshi. ’’ She looked back at her phone.

AnzunSensei: so I’m just collecting some infos

C-Shadow: for what?

C-Shadow: nvm I shouldn’t have asked

Takayuu: but gun-chan, anzu-chan is so eager to write her novel . she may need our hel p

Wakabird1: yeah Chikage. You should help us. Join us. Quit antisocialising and be a diligent hero

Hinata0620: Wakaba-chan I think you overdid with your words here.

C-Shadow: send me words of encouragement so I don't murder Nogi-san right here :scythe:

AnzunSensei: there is no Yuuna-san in prison.

C-Shadow: oh right

Tamazing: so so whats ur question again anzuuuu

AnzunSensei: I’m addressing this question to Hinata-san!

Hinata0620: with pleasure.

Wakabird1: I have a bad feeling about this.

AnzunSensei: What’s Wakaba-san’s best quality?

Hinata0620: Her ass

C-Shadow: come again?

Hinata0620: Her assertive personality.

Hinata0620: my hand slipped

For the next few hours, everyone answered some of Anzu questions. Of course, Wakaba went to eat. When she came back, another message already popped up on her phone.

-Tama Camp△-

Tamazing added Wakabird1, Hinata0620, AnzunSensei, C-Shadow, Takayuu

C-Shadow: why do we have another group if it’s just us

Tamazing: its for tama camp!

Tamazing: Minna, let's go camping with Tama

Wakabird1: pass

Hinata0620: if Wakaba-chan doesn't go, I won’t go either.

Takayuu: Gun-chan, what do you think?

C-Shadow: I won't go

AnzunSensei: I-It's still early. Let's do it for another time.

Tamazing: Eh…

C-Shadow, Wakabird1, Hinata0620, Takayuu, Anzunsensei left

-Tama Camp△ End!-