Scandalous - KuroKen

17

"So you're telling me I wrote a breakup announcement for nothing?" Sana said, her brow furrowed in confusion as she leaned back in her chair, arms crossed.

Kenma and Kuroo sat side by side in the office, flanked by their managers, the atmosphere buzzing with a mix of happiness and disbelief.

"We're happy for you, but like... what? How did this happen?" Akaashi asked, his voice laced with curiosity, clearly wanting details.

Kenma chuckled, shaking his head. "Akaashi, I'll catch you up on all the details later"

"So, no breakup?" Akaashi confirmed, his tone shifting from confusion to relief.

"Yeah, no breakup," Kuroo assured, glancing at Kenma. "We're officially a couple now."

Sana's expression transformed from confusion to excitement. "Okay, wait. So you guys are really doing this? Like, for real?"

Kenma nodded, a shy smile spreading across his face. "Yeah, it's not fake anymore"

Akaashi raised an eyebrow, a teasing smirk forming on his lips. "And here I thought you both were just using each other for publicity. Guess you proved me wrong."

"Yeah, we had to come clean eventually," Kuroo admitted, feeling a mixture of embarrassment and relief wash over him. 

Sana leaned forward, eyes sparkling with curiosity. "So, what's next for you two lovebirds? No more PR announcements?"

Kuroo exchanged a glance with Kenma, "We're just going to date like a normal couple" Kuroo said. "No need for any extra announcements."

Kenma nodded in agreement.

Sana smiled knowingly. "That sounds like a solid plan. Just remember to keep the boundaries clear. You both need to prioritize each other."

"Of course," Kuroo said, "This is about us, first and foremost."

Sana clapped her hands together. "All right then! I'm here if you need any help

As the team began discussing how to support Kenma and Kuroo in their relationship, Kenma felt a wave of relief wash over him. The uncertainty that had clouded his mind was lifting, and he was ready to embrace whatever came next with Kuroo by his side.

With a mischievous grin, Kuroo leaned closer to Kenma. "So, are you ready to take on the world together?"

Kenma looked up, a smile breaking across his face. "Yeah, I think I am."

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Kenma was live streaming, eyes glued to his screen, completely engrossed in the intense game. His fingers danced effortlessly over the keyboard, concentration etched on his face. The chat buzzed with excitement as he closed in on a victory, but Kenma hardly noticed.

Behind him, the door quietly opened, and Kuroo stepped in, a small kitten cradled gently in his arms. He set his blazer down on the couch behind Kenma, pausing to glance at the camera. A playful smirk tugged at his lips as he placed a finger on them, signalling the viewers to stay silent.

The chat exploded with messages:
"KENMA LOOK BEHIND YOU!"
"OMG KUROO!"
"HE HAS A KITTEN?!?!"

Oblivious, Kenma leaned forward, focused entirely on the screen. With a final click, the victory animation flashed, and Kenma leaned back, stretching with a small, satisfied sigh. That's when he felt it—a soft kiss on his cheek.

Startled, he whipped around, eyes wide. "Kuroo?"

Kuroo grinned down at him, the small kitten nestled securely in his arms. "Happy birthday," he said warmly, holding out the tiny, kitten.

Kenma stared in shock, his eyes darting between Kuroo and the kitten. Hesitantly, he reached out and took the kitten into his hands, cradling it close to his chest. "You got me a kitten?" he asked, voice laced with disbelief.

"Of course," Kuroo replied, his smile softening. "I figured you could use a new gaming buddy."

Kenma looked down at the kitten, which nuzzled into him with a soft purr, and a rare, genuine smile spread across his face. He glanced back at Kuroo, his heart full. "Thank you."

In the background, the chat erupted with hearts and exclamations:
"THIS IS THE CUTEST THING EVER!"
"BEST STREAM EVER OMG."
"COUPLE GOALS!"

Kenma shook his head with a small chuckle, looking back at the camera. "I guess you all saw that, huh?"

Kuroo leaned down, resting his chin on Kenma's shoulder, a playful grin on his face. "They saw everything. Pretty sure I just became their favourite guest star."

Kenma glanced at him, his expression deadpan but his tone carrying a hint of amusement. "You've always been the favourite."

Kuroo straightened up, laughing softly. "Guess I'm just hard to resist."

Kenma rolled his eyes but couldn't stop the small smile tugging at his lips. The kitten purred in his arms, and the chat exploded once again:

"HE IS SO SMUG OMG."
"KENMA ADMIT IT, YOU LOVE HIM."
"THE KITTEN IS CUTE BUT THIS COUPLE IS CUTER!"

Kenma glanced at the chat briefly before returning his attention to the kitten, his smile softening. "Yeah, yeah. Happy now?"

Kuroo leaned closer again, brushing his lips against Kenma's temple. "I'm always happy when I'm with you."

The chat went wild, but Kenma ignored it, focusing instead on the warmth in his chest and the small, fluffy kitten in his hands. "You're lucky it's my birthday."

"Lucky to have you," Kuroo shot back, grinning.

Kenma sighed, pretending to be exasperated, but the corners of his mouth betrayed him with a smile. "You're impossible."

"And you love me for it," Kuroo teased, grabbing the camera off the desk and giving it a little wave. "Alright, stream's over. The birthday boy and his kitten have plans."

Kenma groaned but didn't object, letting Kuroo have his moment as he shut the stream off. Turning back to Kuroo, he held the kitten up. "What's its name?"

Kuroo smirked. "I figured you'd want to name it. Any ideas?"

Kenma looked down at the tiny ball of fluff, his lips quirking up in thought. "Pixel."

Kuroo's grin widened. "Perfect."

Kenma rolled his eyes again but couldn't stop the warmth blooming in his chest as he held Pixel close, the sound of Kuroo's laughter filling the room.

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