►"You're telling me you're not into me?"
"Exactly."
"Hmm, really? Then why is your body telling me otherwise?"
⮱ In Tokyo's lively streets, Y/N a single mom juggling parenthood, encounters Kenma Kozume, a charismatic gamer and CEO. As their wor...
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"Hey there, kitten, you're finally here. Will you save me from Hajime? " Kuroo called as I entered the gym. I walked over to Tetsu, feeling a bit tired after just finishing my shift at the hospital. With several colleagues out sick or on vacation, covering their shifts had become a bit of a hassle, especially with a child to take care of. However, my boss often relied on me because I was one of the few reliable and helpful staff members. Despite the challenges, the extra pay, meant I could spoil Kanae a bit for her birthday.
I looked at Tetsu, puzzled, and asked, "Why do you need saving? What have you done?" Casting a suspicious glance at him, I knew Kuroo and Oikawa liked to tease Hajime, even though it usually ended with Hajime retaliating. The only times Hajime didn't hold back were when Kanae wasn't around. He avoided getting physical in front of our daughter, not wanting her to witness any rough behavior, especially around Toru, her favourite uncle as she said. Even when Kanae was there, he does react, it's much gentler, though he still lightly punched Oikawa. And Toru knew just how to use Kanae as a shield to avoid or soften Hajime's punches.
Kuroo grinned as he spoke, feigning surprise and pointing at himself dramatically. "What makes you think I have anything to do with Hajime's mood or anger?" he asked, his tone playful.
I responded with a blank stare and a raised eyebrow, silently challenging him to explain himself. Kuroo's expression shifted, hinting at guilt, which only fueled my curiosity. He then attempted a fake pout, clearly trying to evade the topic.
"Tetsu, I've known you long enough to see through your antics. Your pretty face and that pouting won't sway me. And your words? They make it clear you've irritated Hajime. Let's drop the act," I said firmly, crossing my arms as I awaited Kuroo's response.
After Kuroo's dramatic pose, he relaxed and cast a quick glance at Hajime, Kanae, and the rest of the team. No one seemed to have noticed my arrival, but I didn't mind. Hajime was engrossed in training the team, while Kanae occupied herself with homework or doodling in her notebook. Tetsu's intense gaze returned to me, sending shivers down my spine. The fact that I was still feeling aroused from earlier didn't help matters. Curse you, Kuroo, and your handsome face. Wait, handsome face? If I recall correctly, his friend was quite handsome... Now, when I looked into Tetsu's cat-like brown eyes, I caught a flash of gold. Kenma's eyes were gold, such a captivating color with so much mystery behind them. Why did I find myself longing to see those golden, cat-like eyes again? And his handsome features, his brown hair pulled back in a lazy ponytail, and so much more... Wait, Y/N, get yourself together. You can't be thinking about a man you'll probably never see again. While scolding myself internally about Tetsu's friend, Kuroo looked at me with a hint of confusion, noticing the blush that had spread to my cheeks.
He grinned devilishly, thinking, "Whatever made her blush makes her look even cuter.", thought the former Nekoma captain and then, teasingly, asked, "What's got you thinking, kitten?"
