Ill-Fated Calf-Love

Kuroo

"Akaashi! Thank you so much for those tickets! The game was so much fun." Yaku and Kuroo had perfect seats for the game the previous weekend, enjoying every moment and both still buzzing with excitement after they made it home. Kuroo still couldn't believe he'd gotten to watch his favorite team in person.

"I'm glad you enjoyed it." Kuroo's heart nearly stopped at Akaashi's smile. He still couldn't believe just how naturally pretty the other boy was.

"What did you do over the weekend?" They took a seat inside the gym, abandoning their usual spot due to the constant fall of snow.

"My grandparents came in on Saturday to make a birthday dinner for me, so I just spent time with them. Uh, I mean..."

"Your birthday was this weekend?"

He could see Akaashi mentally kicking himself, the smile disappearing. "Yeah..."

"I went to a football game on your birthday and left you alone? Why didn't you tell me?"

"I wasn't alone. My family was there with me. I also knew that you wouldn't go if you knew my birthday was the same day. I really wanted you to enjoy the game. It wasn't a big deal."

"Of course it's a big deal! We should have spent your birthday with you."

"Kuroo, please. I've never had a party with more than family there so I still enjoyed it. I'm just glad that you had fun."

He could see Akaashi shutting down and thought better of pushing any further. "Fine, but I'm throwing you a real party next year no matter what! You never have to be alone on your birthday again. I won't allow it."

"Fine. Just... Don't tell the others, okay? I don't want them to yell at me. And don't you dare get me a present!"

"But-"

"No! I don't want anything."

"I can't no get you anything! You got me a present. Can I at least get you a card?"

"Fine, a card, but nothing else."

It wasn't long before Yaku joined them, immediately launching into an almost perfect play by play for Akaashi who smiled and listened. Kuroo watched him, still upset at himself for not knowing. He'd make next year the best birthday Akaashi had ever had.