𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗼 𝗕𝗲

Chapter 4

Date: 21st June
Time: 7:30 AM
(getting ready for school)

Kenma's POV

I uhh, I'll probably bring it up after our date? We'll find ourselves a cute place to sit and relax... maybe under a tree... and then I can pull out this stupid book, and ask him to write in his' with me... at the same time. But- but what if it ruins everything? Or maybe it'll not? Aaaaggrrhhhh, these uncertainties are killing me..!!

But the fact that I didn't receive any messages till now is a relief... there is a solid chance of him being my soulmate... I just don't want us to end up like the people we've seen around us. Confused and trapped in this notebook. I wonder why people can't go against the book? Mother would never answer this question, all she says is "you'll see it for yourself." She just makes things scarier than they already are.

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Meanwhile at Nekoma, Tokyo

A day back in time
Date: 20th June
Time: 8:30 PM

Kageyama ran to the other side of the court and asked, "How was the last toss Kuroo-san?"

"it was good, but a little higher would be better I guess", Kuroo replied while packing his bag.

Kageyama looked at the keys in his hand and said, "Oh, okay. I'll try. Give the gym keys to me, I'll close them when I leave". Kuroo frowned a bit and asked, "aren't you going home now??"

"Uhmm, no. I'll stay back for a while, I still need to practice". No, he didn't need practice. The toss was low because his mind was occupied.

Kuroo, being their team captain and very observant person, noticed that Kageyama was hiding something. It wasn't easy to keep a secret from him, after all, he knew all his teammates by heart.

Kuroo shifted his weight to one leg and said, "but you'd need a spiker too". "Oh no, it's all right... I can make a few arrangements", Tobio replied hesitantly.

Kuroo held Kageyama by his shoulders and said, "I cannot leave my kohai like this. You sound distressed. Is everything okay?? You usually never stay back"

"uhhh, yeaaahh huh... yeah everything is just fine"

"come on..!! I'm your captain. Gimme some credit..!! You can't fool me this easily. If you wanna talk, I'm here"

"it- it's... it's Hinata. Karasuno's middle blocker..!!", Kageyama stuttered a bit. He had never shared his problems with anyone before.

"oh yeah, I understand how he can be bothering..." Kuroo said and looked at Kageyama who was staring right back at him with unsatisfying eyes. "WAIT. WAIT. WAIT. WHAT???!!!!"

With this, Kageyama told the whole story of how unhappy he was about Hinata dating someone else, and how he felt bad about hoping Kenma isn't his true soulmate. He also added the information that Hinata and he have been in constant touch since their very first match with Karasuno.

"It isn't like I want him to be separated from the person he loves, but... at the same time... I mean... I want to be the person he loves... do you understand??", Kageyama whined.

"Ahhh!! This soulmate notebook shit is totally messed up...", Kuroo said, waving his hand in the air.

"why would you say that?? You must have gotten your diary already, and you must've found your soulmate as well..!!"

"that's what you'll think, haha"

"what do you mean??", Kageyama frowned a bit. "What kind of person wouldn't wanna talk to their soulmate??!!"

"yes, I did get my diary, and no, I didn't find my soulmate yet", Kuroo replied, crossing his hands behind his head.

"what? How?? That can't be true..."

"well you see, at first I was very excited... the day I got it, I scribbled a lot of random shit... Waiting for the ink to turn green any second. But it didn't... and for the next 8 months, I'd write in it every day... something, anything... but the ink never turned green. I got frustrated, and now that diary is stuffed in some corner of my bookshelf..." Kuroo explained with the same calm on his face.

"there could be only 1 reason why the ink didn't turn green... maybe your soulmate didn't turn 16 by then?? You said that you only tried for 8 months... That's nothing... try writing in it again??"

"Nah, I don't want to..!!"

"Hey!! Please??!! I know we stayed back to talk about my problem, but mine seems lame in front of yours now. So, please..!! Bring your diary tomorrow.. I'll be with you if you want some courage..!!", Kageyama said in a slightly higher voice, shaking Kuroo by his arms.

"I've never seen you being so considerate, but I guess there's no harm in trying?? I almost forgot about it, by the way, haha... I'll bring it tomorrow then"

"tomorrow after practice then..!!", Kageyama gave his very rare smile

"Oh my god, Kageyama..!! You can smile huh. haha... I'm lowkey excited... let's go home now..!!", Kuroo said while dragging Kageyama out of the gymnasium. 

"aaggrrhh yeah yeah, okay. Stop dragging me Kuroo-san..!!"

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[Word Count - 838]

A/N: I'm currently living in a hotel and lemme tell you, I don't like it here. ugh. anyway. oh my god. I took out time out of my hell busy day to make this update. hope y'all liked the chapter..!! it's a bit short, but I really hope you enjoyed it.

Lemme know what do you feel about it..!! your comments are my motivation 🥺❤🦋

(for my non-weebs -> Kageyama's full name is Tobio Kageyama)