I'm not a game | Kenma Kozume x Reader

Close win

"Looks like I annoyed her." Kuroo mutters to Kozume. "Alright, let's start!" Kuroo shouts towards you and the others. It's been a few years since you've played volleyball but you're glad your reflexes are still on hyper drive. Kozume gracefully serves the ball and your eyes focus on the volleyball. Yaku receives the ball and calls out to Lev. "Y/L/N!" Lev sets the ball up for you, the set up slightly higher than you are used to. You wait till the last second to jump. If you remember correctly, Kuroo is hell of a blocker. His spiky black hair whizzes in the corner of your eye.

You focus on Kuroo's eyes, gauging where he plans to block you. Kuroo flashes a cocky smirk at you when he sees your positioning. Your hand gently hits against the volleyball, just hitting Kuroo lightly against his finger tips. Kuroo widens his eyes, he didn't anticipate for you to hit the ball so lightly. The ball falls to the ground with a thud and the two of you land on your feet. Kuroo stares at the ball on the ground before turning his attention to you. You stick your tongue out, a cheeky smile on your face. "Don't forget who played with you when we were kids Tetsurō."

Kuroo furrows his brows together, a smirk on his face. "I have to say, seeing you this cocky is sexy Y/N."

"Shut up." You walk away from the net. The next few minutes go by in silent rivalry between you and Kuroo. The others barely keeping up to assist the two of you. Kuroo is in the lead by a single point. You start to feel yourself weaken. Your legs burning and aching from never being used this physically in years. "Getting exhausted Y/N?" Kuroo says with a sly smile, wiping the sweat off of his forehead. You slowly straighten yourself up from crouching over your knees. Your redden face and sweat makes it visible to others that you're exhausted. Pursing your lips together, you exhale.

"I'm not letting you win." You barely say those words to Kuroo, you are too tired to even speak. "You'll need two more points then." Kuroo chuckles, holding the ball in his hand. "Y/L/N, should we switch positions?" Lev calls out to you. You turn around and shake your head. "I want to see Kuroo's face up front and personal when he loses." You form a weak smile, refocusing ahead. Kuroo overhears you and forms a lopsided smirk. He narrows his eyes on Kozume.

"Don't hold back on me Kenma." Kozume gives Kuroo a deadpan expression. He slowly runs up and throws the volleyball into the air, startling you with a float jump. Yaku quickly changes his positioning and barely makes a hit against the ball. "Y/L/N!" Lev eyes the flying ball and passes it towards you. Bending your legs you launch up, a shocking pain runs up your thigh and you quickly fall back down. You wince in pain, falling on your butt. "Y/L/N!?" Lev hurries over to your side and notices you squeezing your right leg.

Kuroo hurries over to your side, placing his hand over yours. "Hey, are you alright?!"

"No, I lost to you." You bite back your tears, a frown on your face. Kuroo's worried expression softens. "Idiot, you're worried about that?" Kuroo flicks your forehead, your tears forming on the corner of your eyes. "Are you hurt anywhere Y/N?" Kozume squats in front of you. Yaku also eyes you from behind Lev. "I'll be fine. I just had a random cramp." Lowering your eyes you mumble, "The timing couldn't be later though?" The others relax their shoulders, each one releasing their held breaths. Kuroo stands up and extends his hand, "Here, get up so you can stand on it. That'll probably help." You comply to Kuroo, taking his large hand in your small ones. You press some weight onto your right leg, biting your lip.

The others stand up and wipe the sweat off their faces. "Other than your cramp scene, that was a pretty fun game." Yaku smiles to the group. "Yeah! We might've lost but I still think we won. Seeing someone keep up with Kuroo is pretty amazing. Especially someone who just plays for fun." Lev smiles at you, hyping you up. Kuroo releases his hold on your hand and places his hands on his sides. "I'm pretty amazed too. I forgot how competitive you are Y/N." Feeling the cramp loosen, you look up to Kuroo, your brows furrowed together. "Next time I'll make sure to win."

Kuroo gently places a hand on your head. "Sure. Probably in your dreams, but sure Y/N."

"I don't know Kuro...Y/N might prove you wrong. If she didn't have a leg cramp she could've stolen the game from us." Kozume speaks up, looking at you and then Kuroo. Kuroo wears a smug grin. "But fate is on my side and we are the victors." You pull Kuroo's hand off of your head, turning to look at Yaku and Lev. You bow slightly to the two and thank them for their hard work. "I should get changed and head home." You say your goodbyes and hurry off to the changing rooms.

"Y/L/N keeps surprising me." Lev stares at the empty gym entrance. He places a hand over his chest. "My heart...it aches for the ice princess."

"Shut up." Kozume slaps Lev in the back. Yaku and Kuroo both laugh at Lev who's doubled over on his knees. "She's not an ice princess." Kozume corrects Lev. Lev looks up at Kozume, his lips part open but he quickly closes them. Kozume raises an eyebrow at Lev. "She still is technically. She's just warming up to us." Lev murmurs. Lev stands up, looking down at Kozume. "My heart really wavers for Y/L/N though. I think it might've been love at first sight." Kozume walks past Lev, an odd feeling in his chest. "I don't want to hear your feelings Lev."

"You're so mean Kenma!" Lev follows after him, whining. "I guess we should also get ready to head home." Yaku looks over at Kuroo. "Do you have more energy to practice Yaku?" Kuroo raises an eyebrow, the two heading out of the gym after placing the volleyball away. "Fuck no. That game was more intense than an official game."