Complicated ~ Nekoma

Chapter Twenty-Three

You dragged yourself over to Kenma's house the next morning. You were exhausted but at least thankful that the week was nearly over. Plus the next day would be Kayo's big party so you at least had that to look forward to.

Like usual Kuroo was already at Kenma's house. Kenma was ready pretty much as soon as you arrived though so you didn't really have to wait there.

"Heard you guys got your asses kicked by Fukurodani yesterday." you stated as you all headed towards the train stop.

"That's a bit of an exaggeration, they barely won." Kuroo replied defensively. He could never let Bokuto fully have the win against him.

"It's still a loss Kuroo." Kenma pointed out.

Kuroo pouted a little. "No chance I'm letting Bokuto have another win against me next time." You laughed a little at his response.

"I thought you were planning to stop by to watch after art club." Kuroo stated, looking at you curiously.

You nodded to confirm his statement. "I was going to but I had to stay late at art club. Turns out I am going to be going to that college art gallery after all." you said with a small grin.

Kuroo raised his eyebrows up in shock at the way you had casually stated that.

"Way to go! That's my girl!" Kuroo exclaimed as he reached over to ruffle your hair. You knew you should be mad at the way he had just ruined your nicely done hairstyle for school but you weren't. You nearly melted just from his touch alone. The way you felt the smile on your face brightened was enough to tell you that your crush on your friend was unfortunately nowhere near gone.

You felt a hand touch yours for a brief moment to squeeze it then let go. You immediately turned your attention to your other side where Kenma's eyes were already on you, he had a soft smile and nervous look as if that small action was embarrassing to him. You nodded in thanks, choosing not to bring any attention to his action knowing he would be that much more embarrassed if Kuroo knew.

"Do you have art club after school?" Kuroo asked once the three of you were on the train. You both let Kenma take the open seat you found while you and Kuroo stood close to his seat since Kenma would get severe motion sickness.

"Not today. I have to start getting my art pieces organized this weekend though. I have a few I want to complete by the time of the gallery." you answered.

"When's the gallery?" Kuroo asked.

"Two weeks from tomorrow. I should have no problem getting done what I need to. One of my pieces I want to take is almost complete and I have a few already done that I wanna take too. Probably just need to make one or maybe two new ones." you explained.

"So does that mean you have an hour or two free tonight for me to put you to work?" Kuroo questioned, with an eyebrow raised.

You grinned, truthfully you had been waiting since Sunday to finish your project with Kuroo. Spending time working on a project with him was possibly your favourite way to spend your time.

"I guess I can schedule you in for an hour or two after school." you replied jokingly.

"Oh okay I see how it is Miss I'm such a big shot now and don't have time for my best friends anymore." Kuroo said in a sarcastic tone, with a cheeky grin.

"I mean you said it not me." you said, returning his teasing grin. Kuroo rolled his eyes at you and reached over to flick your forehead.

"Would you two cut that out. You guys are so embarrassing." Kenma finally cut in, hiding his face behind the Nintendo DS he was playing on.