soft side | k.kenma x f!reader

chapter 3: suspicion

˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ "Hello everyone." The young man says as he sends a small wave to the camera. "I'll wait for more people to join before I start. I think Kuroo will join us a little later."

"I'll be playing Minecraft on a server, so don't be too surprised if there are other players."

The server he mentioned to his stream is in fact his private server where he, Tetsuro, Y/N, and Shoyo all play together. Typically he would just play in one of his own worlds, but since Tetsuro would join him he decided to play in their realm for a change. Y/N would've joined them too if she wasn't lost doing her own things, but alas student life is not always so easy.

Kenma shuffles a bit to find a comfortable position before diving into the game. His sole mission for today's stream is to mine loads of diamonds. Since the girl is too busy to join the game, he wanted to get her some supplies for the next time she logs in – specifically, a complete set of diamond armor.

"We're just gonna focus on getting diamonds today, hopefully enough for a complete set of armor, but let's get some things first."

He makes his way into the Minecraft house's bedroom and collects the needed items from a chest: some food, extra tools, and torches. He then leaves to find a suitable cave.

In his pursuit of diamond mining, the chat on his stream is starting to eagerly point things out.

KodzukensLeftEye: Am I the only one overthinking the double beds?!

KodzuFan: Someone else probably decorated the house

KodzukensPinkyFinger: Anyone else noticing the build is giving cozy?? I mean the flower pots?!

KodzukensHusband: Yoo double beds!!

Taking a quick break from exploring the cave, he glances at his chat to see it going faster than usual. He decides to respond to a few comments and chat with the viewers for a moment before resuming.

"What's got all of you riled up in the chat? My house?" He chuckles a little before answering, "No I didn't decorate it, I usually don't bother with that stuff. I did however get all the materials used in the decoration."

"I agree the flowerpots do make the house more cozy."

"Did Kuroo decorate the house? You could say that.." He gives the camera a closed eye smile before moving on.

"I've got enough diamonds for some boots and a chestplate, but I still need a few more for a helmet and pants."

"Ok let's continue, I just need twelve more diamon-" Knock. Knock. Knock.

A sudden knocking brings Kenma to a stop. "Hold that thought guys. I'll be quick."

Kenma stands up to leave the room and makes his way to open the front door. His best friend stands on the opposite side of the doorway eagerly waiting to join the game. However, before the two make it back to the gaming room they make a quick pit-stop to the bedroom where Y/N is currently finishing up her thesis.

"You good in here," the girl's older brother questioned, moving toward her to ruffle her hair a bit.

She shakes her head in response. "Remind me why I chose to pursue my masters?" 

"Because it's a subject you enjoy and I quote you 'didn't want to waste your intelligence'."

She can't deny her boyfriend's statement so she just pouts. Though she really didn't need to pursue her masters in chemistry, she admits that she thought it would be a fun challenge. However, she's not really feeling the fun and only the challenge at the moment.

"Two more weeks then you're free forever... That is unless you decide to torture yourself and get your phd..."

The girl thinks it over for a moment then furiously shakes her head.

"I don't think I can do that," she mumbles, "I'm seriously gonna sleep for two whole weeks after I graduate."

"And no one's gonna stop you, just focus on your paper for now. We're gonna get back to the stream and stop distracting you," Kenma remarks encouragingly. With one last squeeze on the shoulder and a kiss to her forehead, Kenma makes his way back to the gaming room with Tetsuro following close behind.

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While the two left, the chat was starting to go wild. If they hadn't had any suspicions earlier they definitely did now.

KodzukensHusband: Who's setup is that behind his chair???

KodzukensLeftEye: Did he rearrange the room??

KodzuFan: Nah, this man definitely has a girlfriend

KodzukensPinkyFinger: Y'all that is definitely someone else's set up...

KodzuFan: He's back!!!

KodzuFan: OO Kuroo-san is here!!!

KodzukensHusband: Kuro-san <333

"I'm back, Kuroo's here so he's just going to join real quick and I'll get back to what I was doing," Kenma says addressing the stream.

Tetsuro looks to find a place to settle before joining and is quick to notice the desk.

"Oya? This is new."

"We were going to ask you to help build it but you were at work," Kenma shrugs, "I ended up figuring out how to do it myself. Hmm?"

Kenma glances at the chat then back at the desk. He snickers a little before making a comment and side-eyeing the taller man.

"The desk? That's Kuroo's, you can tell since there are a bunch of chemistry books lying on top of it."

He chuckles to himself. He didn't lie, it was in fact Kuroo's, he just didn't specify which one. He glances at the desk, now a little more settled into the room. Fairy lights now donned the shelves and the aftermath of  thesis writing contributed to the mess of chemistry books accompanied by the new addition of Y/N's emotional support stuffies.

Tetsuro, distracted by joining the server, finally caught on to his friend's words and quickly turned his head.

"Ehh?!"