"Wooh! That was a great match!" Bokuto exclaimed, throwing his arms in the air.
"Yeah! Too bad you guys lost!" Kuroo exclaimed, a huge grin on his face.
Bokuto scoffed and stuck his tongue out at Kuroo, bringing his arms back down to his sides.
"Settle down," Akaashi said, interlocking his arm with Bokuto's.
"We'll win next time, just you wait Kuroo, you won't know what hit you,"
Kuroo grinned.
"Love seeing your competive side Akaashi," Kuroo said.
I was silently walking beside them.
... I was not doing my best during the match, so I'm surprised we won. Akaashi seemed to be on his A-game, Bokuto went into his emo-mode once before Akaashi helped lift his spirit and Kuroo seemed super cheerful.
So... I think Kaede may have said yes to being Kuroo's girlfriend...
"Oh, Kenma are you okay?" Akaashi questioned, snapping me out of my thoughts.
I looked over at him.
"Huh? Yeah, I'm fine," I shrugged.
Akaashi looked concerned but didn't ask any more questions.
Bokuto frowned and looked at me.
"Are you okay though? You were so off during the match..." Bokuto said.
"I'm fine, I just... it's been a long day," I said.
Bokuto nodded.
"Well, now you get to hang out with your best buddies!" Bokuto exclaimed, giving me a huge grin.
I felt my lips curl up into a small smile.
"Yeah," I nodded.
"What are we going to do once we get to your place Kenma?" Akaashi questioned.
"Uh, well we could play a few games," I shrugged.
"Sounds good!" Bokuto exclaimed.
"Kuroo! I'm totally kicking your ass!"
"Oh really now? How many times have you won against me before?" Kuroo questioned, in a teasing tone.
Bokuto huffed and his hair went floppy, indicating he was upset by Kuroo's comment.
"Yeah, and how many times have you won against me?" Akaashi questioned, looking at the the raven-haired boy.
Kuroo stayed silent and quietly mumbled a, "never..."
Akaashi seemed to interlock fingers with Bokuto and rubbed the back of his hand with his thumb. He was trying to make the older male feel better.
... Were those two a couple?
I shook my head, snapping out of my thoughts. I shouldn't assume anything. Akaashi and Bokuto have always been close, so it really isn't out of the ordinary if they became closer.
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"I'm home! Kuroo, Akaashi and Bokuto are here!" I called.
I began to take off my jacket, as did the other three.
"Your mum is home?" Akaashi questioned.
I looked at Akaashi.
"Yeah, she had work this morning," I nodded.
Akaashi nodded and hummed quietly.
"Ohh! We've never met Ms Kozume before!" Bokuto exclaimed.
I furrowed my eyebrows, "You haven't? I thought you guys did?"
Akaashi and Bokuto nodded.
"Huh..."
"Speak of the devil," Kuroo said.
I looked over and seen my mother.
"Ah! Hello Tetsuro!" My mum exclaimed, coming over and hugging him.
"Heyyy," Kuroo said.
"You're looking good Ms Kozume!"
"Awh, thank you dearie," My mum smiled, pulling away from Kuroo.
My mum looked at Bokuto and Akaashi. The two of them were holding hands, Akaashi was squeezing Bokuto's hand tight.
My mum glanced up and down and smiled.
"Are you two boys a couple?" My mum questioned.
Akaashi's cheeks turned red, as did Bokuto's.
"Ma! That is so rude!" I scowled, feeling embarrassed.
"No, no it's fine Kenma," Akaashi said.
Bokuto seemed confused and looked at Akaashi. Akaashi gave Bokuto a small nod.
Bokuto smiled and looked at my mum.
"Yes, Keiji and I are a couple," Bokuto said.
My mum smiled, "That's wonderful!"
"It's great to meet you, Bokuto and Akaashi,"
"Pleasure is all ours ma'am," Akaashi said, slightly bowing.
"No need to be formal! I'm glad I got to meet some more of Kenma's friends," My mum said, shooting me a small glare.
"What? At least I'm not friends with just Kuroo," I shrugged.
My mum sighed and ruffled my hair.
"I'll be making dinner in an hour, it'll be ready in a while," My mum said.
"Don't cause too much of a ruckus,"
"We'll try," I said.
"Atta boy," My mum smiled.
My mum walked off, probably heading to the living room.
"... Right, c'mon guys," I sighed.
I began to walk off and the rest of the guys followed behind me.
"Your mum seems really nice!" Bokuto exclaimed.
"Yeah..." I mumbled.
"Yeah, I can't believe you two finally got together as well!" Kuroo exclaimed.
"I know! Sometimes I still can't believe it!" Bokuto said, sounding so smitten.
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"I'm gonna beat you!" Kuroo exclaimed.
"Oh, you wish!" Akaashi exclaimed.
I was sat on my bed, watching as Akaashi and Kuroo were playing against each other on 'Mario Kart'.
Kuroo was sat on the floor, his tongue sticking out as he tried to win against Akaashi. Akaashi was sat on Bokuto's lap, Bokuto had his arms wrapped around Akaashi's waist and Akaashi seemed to be grinning as he pressed the buttons on the controller.
Akaashi indeed won, as Kuroo whined in defeat.
"So unfairr!" Kuroo exclaimed.
"Pfft, suck it!" Akaashi grinned.
"You get so competitive Akaashi," I said.
Akaashi looked up at me.
"You're exactly the same way," Akaashi smiled.
I felt a smile grow on my face.
"Yeah, yeah, give me the controller," I said.
"I'll give Kuroo a pity win,"
"Wha- I'm right here y'know!" Kuroo exclaimed, looking up at me.
Akaashi handed me the controller and I began a new round.
"You heard nothing, pretty boy," I said.
Everything went silent.
... Shit.
"Pretty boy?" Kuroo questioned.
I cleared my throat.
"It's cause all the girls have a massive crush on you at school, I was simply teasing you," I shrugged, lying.
Bokuto smirked and Akaashi had a small mischievous grin.
"Awhh, c'mon Kenma, you don't think Kuroo is pretty~?"Bokuto teased.
I felt my cheeks heat up.
" Gross! No! "I scowled.
Akaashi laughed.
"Don't hide your feelings Kenma~" Akaashi teased.
"Guys! Stop it!" I exclaimed.
"Yeah... I have a girlfriend," Kuroo said, sounding a little uncomfortable.
"And Kenma's just my best friend..."
I felt a pain in my chest. I looked down at the ground, my hair covering my face.
"Yeah... Kuroo's clearly uncomfortable with this as well..." I mumbled.
"You have a girlfriend?" Bokuto questioned.
"Kotarou," Akaashi said softly.
"Not now,"
Bokuto looked at Akaashi confused.
"What? Kuroo is dating someone! That's-" Bokuto began.
"Kenma, can you show me where the kitchen is again?" Akaashi questioned.
"... Yeah," I nodded, getting up from my bed.
"Bo, you can play against Kuroo,"
Bokuto took the controller off of my hands once Akaashi got up as well.
"C'mon," I said, walking off.
Akaashi followed behind me.
We got to the kitchen and I leaned against the counter.
"Just, take whatever you want," I shrugged.
Akaashi frowned and stood in front of me.
"You like him, don't you?" Akaashi questioned quietly.
I felt my eyes tear up.
"No, of course I don't," I mumbled, staring at the ground, looking at Akaashi's feet.
Akaashi sighed.
"Kenma... I know how you feel," Akaashi said softly.
"I didn't experience Bokuto dating someone else but... I can understand where you're coming from and if you ever need to talk-"
"I don't like him!" I snapped, my voice cracking slightly, glaring up at Akaashi.
Akaashi was frowning.
"I'm always here if you need to talk," Akaashi said, his tone of voice still gentle and sweet.
I gulped and felt a tear escape my eye.
Akaashi took his hand and wiped away my tear.
"It's okay to like your best friend," Akaashi whispered.
"Look at Kotarou and I,"
"... I don't like Kuroo in that way..." I said, even quieter.
Akaashi patted my shoulder.
"Alright... you want a cup of water?" Akaashi questioned.
"You're the guest Akaashi-" I began.
"You're upset," Akaashi cut me off.
"And I'm one of your best friends, I'm gonna try make you feel better,"
I felt a teeny smile grow on my face.
"Thank you... Akaashi," I said.
"Anytime, Kenma," Akaashi said.
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"We'll see you another time!" Bokuto exclaimed.
"Mmhmm," I hummed, nodding.
"Remember to text or call whenever," Akaashi said, looking at me with a slight bit of concern.
I smiled slightly and nodded.
"I know," I said.
"You don't have to worry Akaashi,"
Akaashi smiled and nodded.
The two of them left and Kuroo hung back. Kuroo looked at me, looking worried.
"Are you going to be okay?" Kuroo asked.
"Why wouldn't I be okay?" I questioned, shrugging.
Kuroo nodded.
"... If you can't sleep, call me okay?" Kuroo said.
He placed a hand on my shoulder.
"... Okay," I nodded.
Kuroo gave me a small smile.
"I'll see you tomorrow?" Kuroo questioned.
"Yeah, of course," I said.
Kuroo nodded.
"Right, I'll be going now," Kuroo said.
"You can always rely on me Kenma,"
I felt a little awkward.
".. Yeah, I know that," I nodded.
Kuroo nodded.
"... I'll see you," Kuroo said.
"See you," I said.
Kuroo made his way out of the house and I closed the door, locking it.
... Kuroo has a girlfriend, Akaashi and Bokuto are dating and what am I doing? I'm feeling shitty because Kuroo's gonna be spending time with someone else other than me.
... Do I like Kuroo?
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Word count: 1539
A/N: I didn't know what to call this chapter soo yeah! It's quite long, so sorry about that.
Sorry if there are spelling mistakes or anything, I can't be bothered checking-
I hope you have a good day/night!