The Introverted Kitten's First Date

A Puppeteer, A Tactician, A Teacher, and Two Guardians walk into a gym...

But just cause it would be something any good friend would do. Nobody has to be a good role model or an inspiration or a teacher or anything like that to be a good friend to someone. Just to make someone smile, a little more happy, make the world a better place.

And even if it seemed like Tanaka and Nishinoya were messing around with this?

If everyone ended up happy and satisfied...they counted that as a success.

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"Keeeeenma!" I hear Shouyou call out from behind me. Turning around, I already knew what was coming.

"I missed you!" He gleefully admits, instantly wrapping his arms around me, peppering a few kisses onto my forehead and cheeks. I have to admit, it was nice.

Scratch that.

It was heart-melting.

Jeez, if Kuroo could read my thoughts, I'd probably have died from embarrassment by now.

Anyways.

"I missed you too, Shou," I admit, hugging him back. "How was practice? I heard you guys did 20 hill sprints today."

He nods, like an excited puppy, "Mhm! I did ten more because I felt really energetic!"

"Shou," I blink, my tone still quiet. "You still seem jam-packed with energy..." I hug him a little tighter, even more comfortable with him in my arms now. I thought about trying out a sort of bun hairstyle, but I'm not sure that'd look to great. Besides, Shou would probably compliment me for hours, and I don't think I could take that kind of attention.

Maybe I could.

But I think a few blood vessels would pop just from blushing.

Is that how it works?

I doubt it.

"But I'm here with you now!" He bounces a little bit, and he almost lifts me off the ground. "Where are you going?"

"Oh. I'm just heading to the gym," I admit. "Uh...I know this is a weird question to ask, but..."

Shou tilts his head, his breath hitching. I realize what he's thinking about.

He thought that I was going to ask him out on a date.

"U-Uh, never mind," I blush heavily at the thought, averting my eyes from his curious gaze.

"Aww..." He smiles brightly, kissing me on the temple. "You're so cute!"

"Get a room, lovebirds," Tsukishima mutters, as he passes by. God, he's like the Lev of our team, but good at volleyball.

"Not so loud, Tsukki!" I hear...I think it's Yamaguchi, whisper, though it's nowhere near discreet.

"Shut up, Yamaguchi," he mutters. I blink. How can someone act like that so bluntly to their best friend?

And how can Kuroo even be into that sort of stuff? Is he some sort of masochist?

Ew. I don't even wanna know what sort of stuff my best friend's really into. I don't think my stomach's strong enough for that.

"Kenmaaa..." I hear Shouyou call out to me again, though quieter. "What were you going to say?"

I blink, before I realize what I was going to ask. I think it might be even bigger than what he was thinking of, even if it doesn't seem like much to me, "Is it okay if I set to you for a bit?"

In all honesty, that wasn't even my intent. I just felt like asking because I know how much he wants me to like volleyball.

And hey, don't get me wrong. I'm not lying to Shou by implying that I like it.