I Can't Live Without You (Sequel)

Chapter One

  On one busy afternoon, the high school students of Nekoma were scurrying about, readying themselves for the seniors' graduation. Months of preparation lead to this final day where all the young spirits could finally discover the world through their own eyes after the grand ceremony.

  A certain boy amongst the others stood silently on the side of the stage, waiting for his class to be called up and receive his diploma. He blocked out the noisy parents and students with the comforting sound of his Nintendo DS. His long blond hair fell in front of his face, the shorter strands unable to stay in the hair tie. The roots of his hair had grown longer since the last year and were almost turning him into a brunet like before.

  "Kenma! Kenma! We're up, let's go," ushered a classmate. The teen looked up and closed his DS. He stood behind his friend and walked up to the stage like the others.

  While waiting for his name in particular to be called, Kenma searched the crowd for a certain someone. His gaze fell on his parents, softly smiling at him. He acknowledged them with a small nod and pursued his search.

  Finally, he spotted a handsome, black-haired boy, grinning like an excited child. His hair was spiked up with a fringe covering his right eye. His build was strong and muscular, earning fanning glances from girls nearby. Despite the unwanted attention, the hottie kept his eyes glued to the graduating teenager. Kenma breathed in relief and offered a small smile, which made the boy beam. He held two thumbs up and winked with a heart-stopping smirk.

  The school director didn't waste any time and named the students one after the other giving them their certificates. Kenma was called and he scurried forward. He accepted the diploma with a polite bow and returned to the back of the stage.

  The ceremony seemed to go on forever, but eventually the students were let loose to celebrate their freedom. Kenma stood against a tree in the school's yard, waiting. He felt a tap on the shoulder and spun around filled with hope.

  "Congratulations, Kenma, you're finally free from obligatory school!"

  The setter smiled and hugged his boyfriend. "Yeah, I guess," he replied nuzzled against the soft fabric of the shirt. He stood straight and loosened his tie while pulling the hairband out of his hair. He ruffled them quickly letting the strands fall in front of his eyes, just the way he liked it.

  "Kenma! There you are! Oh and Tetsurō, you're here too, perfect!" exclaimed the youngster's mother. The tall boy bowed his head respectfully at the parents and greeted them with a warm smile.

  "Mr. and Mrs. Kozume, what a pleasure."

  The dark-haired woman pinched the boy's cheek with a grin. "My, my. It feels like an eternity since I've seen you..."

  Kuroo chuckled at the affection and replied, "I feel the same Mrs. Kozume. Spending one year away from home really does something to you. I miss visiting you daily."

  The mother laughed warmly. "My dear Tetsurō, it has been lonely without my two boys around..." She turned to her son with a soft and pained look. "Oh Kenma, I missed you so much," she murmured embracing her child, causing him to blush in embarrassment.

  "Mom," he whined, "I still see you very often. I even stop by after school and take the last bus for Tokyo."

  "I know, but I still miss knowing my baby isn't up there in his room and-"

  "Honey you're humiliating him in front of his friend," cut off her husband. Kuroo was biting his lower lip and looking away trying to suppress his laughter. Kenma's mother let go of her son and chuckled. The short boy scoffed staring at the ground.