To the Moon and Back (Kuroo Tetsurou x Tsukishima Kei)

Chapter 12

A week has passed since Tsukishima had heard from Kuroo. Actually the blond doesn't really care and was relieved because he had to actually work peacefully at his studio without any distractions. But from time to time, he still found himself checking his phone for a text message from him.

Tsukishima sipped from the cup of coffee that was placed on his table. He had long gruelling nights of sketching and designing a few new suits and clothes to add at his collection. He had shut down the studio for months because he could not think straight because of Akiteru, but now he reopened it so he can ward Kuroo off his mind.

Days after opening it, his friends had came and loitered around his place. He didn't mind since they had a lot of things to talk about (Yamaguchi opened up about the drinking fiasco but Tsukishima didn't comment on that) and a lot more.

He just finished sketching on a client's request when his phone beeped. He rubbed the sides of his temples and he can already feel the strain his eyes was put into.

From: Kuroo Tetsurou

hi

Tsukishima felt like his heart beated faster. Struggling, he loosened ti he was wearing and ran his fingers through his hair before thinking of a reply.

To: Kuroo Tetsurou

What is it?

He pressed send and waited for the reply. Clock ticked and minutes passed by, and the reply never arrived. Tsukishima clicked tongue in annoyance and put his phone down, until it vibrated.

Kuroo Tetsurou is calling...

He weighed himself before answering the call. He inhaled and exhaled before putting the phone to his ear.

"Hello?"

All Tsukishima could hear was muffled screams from afar. His brows  met. He also heard someone shouted at Kuroo and he definitely heard 'stop talking to your bitch already!'

"Kuroo-san?" He asked.

"Oh yeah hi Tsukki. I missed you. Did you miss me?"

"You wish." He said. Would it be wrog is Tsukishima said that he was partially lying?

He heard Kuroo's laugh on the other side of the phone. His voice was rather rich and velvety when he is talking over the phone.

"I'm sorry if you heard inappropriate shouts and screams--SHUT THE FUCK UP DAISHOU!!"

Tsukishima heard Kuroo shouted. Kuroo cleared his throat before continuing.

"Again, I am sorry. We have to make sure that everything is fine before we could close the shop or else our boss will definitely let us see hell,"

"It's....no big deal...What's you call for?" Tsukishima asked, hs voice lowered. Was he expecting Kuroo to open up abou the date?

"I heard from Yams that you've been quite busy since you re-opened your studio, that's why I didn't bother texting you about the date since maybe that would distract you?"

Tsukishima breathed. He knew that he was busy? "Wait, Yams? As in Yamaguch Tadashi?"

"Yep. Anyways, since you answered my call, I assume that you're no longer doing anything? If so, we could talk about the schedule of our date?"

There it is, Tsukishima said. He was supposed to feel annoyed because his schedule would be messed up, but how come he felt relieved that Kuroo asked him to talk abou the date?

"Yeah sure, whatever." Was the only words he could manage to reply.

"You cool with just eating out? Cafés are actually my thing and I hope you don't mind?"

"Okay." He answered blandlybut deep inside he was actually feeling excited. God damn it Kei pull yourself together, he internally screamed.

"So how about Usagi Café at around 3 in the afternoon? Then I'll just surprise you afterwards where we will go."

Tsukishima bit his lower lip. "Okay then."

"See you, pretty boy."

He heard Kuroo snicker on the other line. "Please don't call me that." Tsukishima answered. He played with the hem of the tie as he wait for Kuroo's response.

"Sure thing, Tsukki."

"Don't call me that either," that came out softly as Tsukishima hadnot expected.

"Bye. Take care on the way home."

Before Tsukishima could reply, the phone call ended. How dare that idiot hang up on him? He stood up to gather his things so that he could go home and sleep. His body was taking its toll on him, since he feels shit already.

As he walked out the studio, Kuroo's words echoed to his mind.

Take care on the way home.

He shook his head to the side. Tsukishima closed his eyes and tried to shake the thought. That damned cat.