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The days following the reunion felt eerily quiet. You returned to your normal routine, but the vibrant colors of your life seemed to dull in the absence of Kuroo and the chaos of his family. Your heart ached with the remnants of laughter and shared moments, and the weight of unspoken words lingered in your mind like a haunting melody you couldn’t shake off.
Each time your phone buzzed, your heart would skip, hoping it was a message from him. But as the days passed, the silence grew heavier, and you began to wonder if perhaps the magic of the reunion had slipped through your fingers, leaving you both to grapple with the reality of what had happened.
Just when you thought you might have to make the first move, a notification lit up your screen. Kuroo’s name flashed before you, and your heart raced as you opened the message.
Kuroo: Hey. Can we talk?
You felt a wave of relief wash over you, followed quickly by a rush of anxiety. What could he want to discuss? Your fingers hovered over the screen, contemplating the best response.
You: Yeah, I’d like that. When?
Kuroo: How about now? I’m outside your place.
Your heart leaped at the thought of seeing him, a whirlwind of emotions swirling within you. You hurriedly made your way to the door, taking a moment to compose yourself before stepping outside. The cool evening air greeted you, but it did little to calm your nerves as you spotted Kuroo leaning against his car, hands stuffed in his pockets, his signature playful smirk replaced with a serious expression.
“Hey,” he said softly as you approached, his eyes meeting yours with an intensity that sent shivers down your spine.
“Hey,” you replied, feeling the weight of the moment settle around you. “What’s up?”
Kuroo took a deep breath, his brows knitting together as he searched for the right words. “I’ve been thinking a lot about the reunion. About everything we shared and… well, how we left things.”
“Yeah, me too,” you admitted, your heart pounding in your chest. “It’s been hard not having you around.”
He nodded, his gaze dropping to the ground for a moment before he met your eyes again, vulnerability etched in his expression. “I thought about it, and I realized I can’t just pretend anymore. I want to be honest with you about how I feel.”
The world around you faded into a blur as your heart raced in anticipation. “Kuroo…”
“I care about you,” he continued, his voice steady but filled with emotion. “More than I thought possible. And it scares me, but I don’t want to go back to being just friends. I want to try— to see where this could go.”
Your breath caught in your throat, the weight of his words crashing over you like waves. “You mean… you want to be more than fake dating?”
“Yeah,” he said, taking a small step closer, his expression earnest. “I don’t want to lose what we have. I want to explore it, see if it could be something real.”
“I want that too,” you confessed, feeling a rush of relief and excitement course through you. “I’ve felt it since the reunion, but I was so scared to say anything.”
Kuroo’s smile broke through the tension, a mix of relief and joy lighting up his features. “Really? You mean it?”
“Absolutely. I didn’t want to lose you either. The fake dating was fun, but what we had was more than that. It felt real.”
He stepped closer, the warmth radiating off him as he reached for your hand. “So, we’re in this together? No more pretending?”
“Together,” you echoed, your heart swelling with happiness as you squeezed his hand.
For a moment, everything else faded away—the worries, the fears, and the doubts. It was just you and Kuroo, standing in the twilight, surrounded by the promise of something new. The vulnerability between you felt electric, the weight of the past replaced by the thrill of what lay ahead.
Kuroo’s thumb brushed against your knuckles, his gaze softening. “I can’t believe we’re doing this. I really want to make this work, you know?”
“I do too,” you said, a wide smile breaking across your face. “I’m ready for this.”
“Good,” he replied, a playful glint returning to his eyes. “Because I’m definitely not letting you go now. I’m not just a ‘fake boyfriend’ anymore; I’m your real boyfriend.”
Your laughter rang out, and you felt lighter than you had in days. “Yes, you are!”
Kuroo stepped closer, the warmth of his presence comforting and exhilarating all at once. “So what do you want to do now that we’re officially together?”
You thought for a moment, a million possibilities swirling in your mind. “How about we start with a proper date? Just the two of us?”
He grinned, the mischief returning to his expression. “A date it is! How about pizza? You can’t go wrong with pizza.”
“Sounds perfect,” you replied, heart fluttering at the thought of spending more time with him as a couple. “But I’m picking the toppings this time.”
“Deal,” he laughed, and you both began to walk toward his car, hands still intertwined.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of orange and purple, you couldn’t shake the feeling that this was just the beginning. With Kuroo by your side, the future felt bright and full of promise. No more pretending, just the two of you navigating the adventure ahead, hand in hand.
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More Than a Lie (T.Kuroo)
FanfictionKuroo's family is pressuring him about his single status, so he convinces a longtime friend, to pretend to be his partner for a family reunion. At first, it's all for show, but after a few days of "dating" in front of his family, both start to wonde...
