As The Rain Comes Down (Haikyuu Kuroo X Kei)

Hidden Sky

As The Rain Comes Down

Chapter Four: Hidden Sky

A/N: So im so sorry if there are any mistakes, i reread it a couple times and i didn't catch any so im sorry if you find them.

Enjoy.

Tetsuro Kuroo's POV

"Mom, I'm heading out now!" The tall cat called out, his voice bouncing off the walls of the entryway of the house.

"Ok sweetie, have fun!" She called back.

Without responding Kuroo hoisted his bag more onto his shoulder and left the house, Kenma already waiting outside on the sidewalk. Kuroo waved to the small boy and jogged up to him, wrapping his arm around Kenma's slender shoulders. He just rolled his eyes.

"You ready?" The taller Nekoma member asked, a smile forming on his lips.

"I guess." He said as he took out his portable game device and started pressing buttons. Why he always playing games is something Kuroo would never fully understand.

Their conversation didn't go further than that; the two walked in comfortable silence to their school. They are supposed to get on a bus there and then head to the training grounds, which are somewhere in the mountains. It's going to be nice getting out of the big city for a couple days and just play volleyball with Karasuno. He almost faltered in his steps when a certain blond crossed his mind.

Kei Tsukishima.

He still hasn't figured out what he's going to say to the 1st year. He spent hours on the subject, just wracking his brain on the best way to word things; the bags under his eyes prove just that. He knows that he would have to be gentle and he probably would do more damage than anything if he came right out with what he was thinking. He didn't want to hurt Tsukishima, he wanted the boy to know that he cares and that he just wants to help.

"Are you alright?" Kuroo snapped out of his thoughts and looked down at his companion.

"What?" He asked.

"You had a worry some look on your face; I was wondering if you are okay." Kenma closed his game and stuffed it into his jacket pocket before looking up at his best friend.

"Oh, um...yeah, I'm fine." A sly smile came to the cat's mouth.

Kenma had stopped walking, Kuroo's brow rose in question as he turned to look at the smaller boy. Kenma smiled, that thin smile of his that was real, "I know you're worrying, but just be there for him and give him some time. I'm sure he will open up to you."

Kuroo's eyes widened at his friends' words, his shocked expression though quickly turning to his usually sly smile. He loved that Kenma was able to read him and give him the right advice he needs to move on, "Thanks." He said as continued to walk, Kenma following right behind.

Kei Tsukishima's POV

Be normal, act normal, and no one will find out.

Like a mantra, Kei repeated those words in his head as he pulled on his coat. His body was feeling a little better, still the bruises hurt and the soreness was still there, but it was a little more bearable now for the young teen. He didn't feel like throwing up just by turning his body and the pain killers he found in the medicine cabinet were actually working this time; numbing the pain in his wrists and his hips.

Stuffing the small bottle of pain killers into his bag he hoped it would be enough for the week. He even packed a couple bandages for the deep bruise that was on his right cheek. The swelling had gone down, but the small cut that was made from the constant direct hits to that side of his face remained, he needed to keep it covered so it would heal properly. Plus, he figured if he had a bandage over it his team mates might be less worried seeing as they can't see exactly how bad it really is. With a small limp to his step, he carried his bag, and walked out of his bedroom and slowly down the stairs. Slight numbing pain shot up his back with each step he took, but he pushed through it, grinding his teeth down.