**HIATUS** 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐞 [𝕂𝕦𝕣𝕠𝕠 𝕩 𝕄𝕒𝕝𝕖 𝕆ℂ]

╭⋟⁶𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐦 𝐄𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚⋞╯

During the past few weeks, Kuroo had been acting strange.

He wasn't ignoring, nor avoiding Matsushita. In fact, he was hanging around the boy more. There were a few possibilities as to why Kuroo's behavior had changed.

For starters, his girlfriend broke up with him. Nobody likes being single because there was someone better than them.

Another could be Kuroo remembered the part where Matsushita offered him advice, and he is thankful for the futile attempt.

And then there's the most farfetched idea of them all.

Kuroo remembered everything, and he liked it. Meaning, the oh so straight captain wanted to - for lack of a better word - fuck Matsushita again.

Of course, Matsushita wouldn't have minded, however, he broke the one promise he made to Yaku, and there would be hell to pay if the diminutive libero found out.

"Alright, you boys can go unpack and change. The other schools will be arriving soon," Nekomata explained, sending the team off to their room. It was summer break and Nekoma had been invited to a training camp with a bunch of other schools before the nationals began. Everyone was excited to see those from the others schools.

Matsushita dropped his duffle bag onto the tatami floor, unrolling his futon right next to Yaku's, much to the latter's displeasure. He laid down, spilling up his shirt so he could scratch his stomach. Suddenly, Kuroo appeared overhead.

"WHOA!" Matsushita exclaimed, startled by the boy's presence. Kuroo grinned. "Jeez-you scared me," Matsushita laughed.

"Can we talk?" Kuroo asked, offering Matsushita a hand. Matsushita grabbed Kuroo's hand, allowing the captain to haul him up. Matsushita yawned, rubbing his eyes. "Tired?" Kuroo questioned, smiling. Matsushita nodded, stretching his arms over his head.

"So, what did you want to talk about?" Matsushita wondered aloud. Kuroo rubbed his neck, glancing around the room.

"Let's go somewhere else," he decided, taking Matsushita's wrist and leading him out of the room. Matsushita followed, curious as to why Kuroo was being so secretive. Eventually, Kuroo stopped in front of the bathrooms which happened to empty. Kuroo faced Matsushita, scratching the back of his head.

"So...?" Matsushita inquired. Kuroo took a deep breath.

"Right... I'm just going to say it... I like you."

Matsushita blinked a few times before squinting at Kuroo.

"Huh?" He asked, uncertain if he heard correctly.

"I like you... like I wanna-"

"Fuck me?" Matsushita interrupted. Kuroo parted his lips.

"I was going to say date, but... I guess that too," Kuroo admitted, his cheeks turning pink. Matsushita pursed his lips.

"I see what's going on. You're rebounding," Matsushita diagnosed.

"What? No, I'm not rebounding," Kuroo declared. Matsushita narrowed his eyes. Kuroo looked very confident in his words.

"Kuroo, you told me you were straight," Matsushita pointed out. Kuroo shrugged.

"People can change," Kuroo countered. Matsushita scoffed.

"Kuroo even if you think you like me, I'm sorry but I can't accept," Matsushita explained.

"Why not?" Kuro questioned. Matsushita pinched the bridge of his nose.

"Because I'm not going to date you to help you figure out your sexuality. You're my friend, you're going through a breakup, and you're a bit confused. Besides, I'm not looking for a relationship," Matsushita answered. "Right now you need friends, not a boyfriend, or girlfriend," Matsushita told. Kuroo looked away.