![]() She echoed that she loved him back, that she had missed him too, so much, that she was so glad he was back. He held her tighter, rocking back and forth and whispering to her, tell her how much he missed her, how glad he was to see her, how much he loved her. He felt Hinata’s arms go tenderly around his, and then she started sobbing into his chest. Without a word, he wrapped his arms around her, barely able to believe that he was home, and she was here. She gave a little gasp, like she was about to say something. Then she was darting forward, stopping a mere foot from him, looking him up and down as though worried one wrong move could hurt him. She spotted him at almost the same time, their eyes locking. Jack froze when he saw Hinata, standing next to Mrs. ![]() They bypassed the baggage claim, not having anything other than a backpack each, got through customs as quickly as possible, and then ran outside, to where Hajime’s parents had come to pick them up. Hajime hurried along right beside him, not even bothering to tell him to slow down. Jack rushed through the crowded Tokyo airport, as quickly as he could with his still not entirely healthy body. I’m ready to see my family and the team again.” “I guess you’re ready to go home, too, huh?” You’re right.” Jack leaned even closer into Hajime, then smiled slightly as the other sat down next to him and slipped his arms around his shoulders. “There are people who want to see you, and you want to see them. “Stop with the buts,” Hajime scolded lightly. “We can think just as well in Japan as anywhere else.” Yet another squeeze. “We still have to figure out what we’re doing, though.” “You’re not ready for sailing yet.” Another squeeze. “We’ll go back to Japan before we start planning anything.” He did look up now, to catch Hajime’s eyes. “Whatever you’re thinking, don’t think it.” “I mean, we have to start planning, right? We have two years… less than two years.” “You’re getting better you’ve started walking again, and you’re off your IV. Without looking up, he leaned against his friend’s arm. It wasn’t long before he felt a comforting hand on his shoulder. He bit his lip again, turning the cube over even faster. He hadn’t meant for his voice to crack, but it had. Jack lay back down against the pillows, turning the Jack Cube around in his hands. It’s why I keep you around.” He still didn’t look very happy, though. “Well, you’re in luck I have something I need to tell you.” “Don’t worry about that.” The Ouendan waved it off. “It’s just… production is going to be so far behind.” “Yeah,” Jack answered absently, then he shook his head and looked up at him. Hajime watched with satisfaction as Jack solved the cube ridiculously fast, but then his friend’s grin faltered, and Hajime’s brow furrowed. “Really?” Jack’s grin widened to childish levels. The worker said it’s one of their most popular items.” “Wha- a Jack Cube?” He sat up, immediately fiddling with it, a small grin on his face. He fumbled to catch it, then blinked at it a second. Jack stuck out his tongue, but didn’t get to say more before Hajime was tossing something gently to him. “Funny, it seems exactly like your old sleep schedule.” ![]() Jack’s head flopped over to look at Hajime. He would have liked it better if the hospital was the dream. He spent a minute wondering why his room had suddenly turned white, then he fully woke back up and remembered where he was. Jack blinked awake, then winced against the glare of the sun. Nothing could ruin this moment, not even the sun, streaming into his eyes, so bright, making his face almost uncomfortably hot… Jack snuggled in even closer, enjoying how nice and warm everything was, how fuzzy and safe he felt. Smile widening, he rolled over and pulled her into a tight hug. Jack rolled over and smiled at Hinata, who was propped on her elbow, smiling back at him. I was going to write more about Haji's reaction to being back home but I'm not totally sure what it would be so I just kind of let him go. DandywonderousMy headcanon is that Jack and Hajime sent at least part of the two years on the Sunny. ![]()
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