I Can't Live Without You

Chapter Two

  Kenma held his hands in the air waiting for the ball and to pass it off to a player. His eyes were on the ball but his mind wasn't. The volleyball started falling right over Kenma and hit the boy in the face.

"Kenma! Are you okay?" Kuroo shouted, rushing over to the team's setter.

  Kenma waved his hand and replied nonchalantly, "Yeah, yeah, I'm fine..." Blood started to run down his nose.

"Liar!! You're bleeding!" the captain argued. Most of the team members gathered around the shy boy asking him if he was okay. The coach walked up to them separating the crowd.

"Okay now, move along. Go back to practice, Kenma you come sit down for a while, until you feel better," coach Nekomata said pushing Kenma away from the other boys.

  "But I swear, I'm fine," he grumbled, his hand pinching his nose. The coach didn't pay attention and led him to the side of the court. Kenma sat down and accepted the tissue which was held out to him.

Kuroo watched his boyfriend from the corner of his eye, tightening his grip on the volleyball he was holding. "Hey Kuroo, your turn to serve!" Lev called out.

  The black haired boy turned around snapping out of his thoughts. "Oh, uh, yeah..." He faced the court and prepared himself to play.

Kenma watched, the tissue covering his nose while sitting next to coach Nekomata and coach Naoi. The two men eyed Kenma suspiciously until the eldest finally spoke. "Kozume, you seem out of shape today, is something wrong?" The boy turned around to look at the coach.

Lately there was a lot going on, exams were close and he had been studying hard every night. He was also very busy with video games and volleyball. However, the most draining, was none other than Kuroo's graduation. It had been a week since Kuroo reminded him and he hasn't stopped thinking about it. He was very happy for Kuroo, but he had never thought about it thoroughly. He had forgotten that when Kuroo graduates, he wouldn't be able to see him everyday anymore. He wouldn't spike his tosses anymore. They wouldn't be able to be with each other anymore.

"No, everything's fine, just a little tired," he replied staring strait ahead. The coach nodded and stopped prodding. Kenma sighed looking at his feet.

*

Once practice was over, Kenma grabbed his belongings from the changing-room and headed out. He was stopped barely outside the building by the booming voice of his boyfriend. "Kenma! Wait up!" Kenma did as said and waited for Kuroo to catch up to him.

"What do you want?" Kenma asked continuing to walk.

  "Wow, cold... I just wanted to walk with you a little on our way home," the older teen replied swinging his arm around Kenma's shoulders. This caused him to blush and look away.

  "Fine..."

"So, is everything okay? You weren't looking too good this afternoon," Kuroo stated walking away from school with Kenma.

  "Yeah, just tired, you know, exams," Kenma replied resting his head against the taller teen. Kuroo chuckled and pulled the smaller boy closer to him.

  "Yeah I know the feel, well I wish you good luck," he said kissing the top of his boyfriend's head.

  Kenma blushed and responded, "Yeah, you too."

"Hey you know what?"

"Mmh?"

"I'm moving," Kuroo announced proudly. Kenma's breath hitched. "My parents accepted I move out into my own apartment, that way I'll have more responsibility and most certainly be closer to the university."

  Kenma turned his head to face his boyfriend. "Where?" he dared to ask.

"In the center of Tokyo, you know, in one of those big buildings, I don't really remember the street's name though," Kuroo smiled brightly.

  "That's pretty far away..." Kenma pointed out quietly. Kuroo glanced down to look at Kenma who seemed pretty down. He wrapped his arms around the upset boy and hugged him tightly.

"Don't worry, we'll still see each other often, I promise." Kenma held on tightly to Kuroo's shirt. He nuzzled his head against his chest in need of the affection.

"Promise?" he asked, the sound muffled against Kuroo's chest. The captain pushed him away to look at Kenma in the eyes.

"Promise." He leaned in and placed his lips on Kenma's. His hands roamed to the back of the younger boy's head pushing him closer, deepening the kiss. The kiss was long and passionate, making Kenma's heart flutter. He moved his lips against Kuroo's, wanting only more. His hands slipped to the side of his boyfriends face, holding him passionately.

They separated their mouths and rested their foreheads one on the other. They loved those long and loving kisses. It was their little magic spell which blew away all their worries. Just blocking off the world with their love-filled bubble.

Kuroo pecked Kenma's lips one more time and waved him goodbye. "Good night Ken, I love you," he said smiling softly. Kenma blushed, still not used to hearing those words from Kuroo.

  He stared at his feet and murmured, "I love you too..."

With that, Kuroo walked away leaving Kenma alone. He smiled, feeling a little better knowing that them not being in the same school wouldn't change much to their relationship. He started walking towards his home, hands in his pockets.