Silent Phone Calls (KuroKen)

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I've already written up to chapter 10 and let me just say <3 anyways enjoy
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Kenmas POV
I sat still on the living room couch not daring to move as I listen to the front door unlock and open. My mother stepped through the front door carrying her purse and a bag, I assume for the store. We made eye contact but she simple gave me a disgusted glare before moving into the kitchen. She began to unpack the few groceries she had gotten. Neither of us spoke, not that I could, but the tension in the room was immense. I listened to the sounds of draws and cabinets opening and closing. Suddenly, it all stopped and footsteps began to approach me. They stopped behind the couch, I didn't turn to face her.

"So Ken," she leaned over and rested her hands on my shoulders. I flinched at her touch. "Are we going to speak today?" I sat still not moving, not speaking, I'm not even sure if I'm breathing to be honest. Seconds passed before she said, "No?" She removed her grip and walked towards the front of the couch. "I don't see your issue Kenma," she sat down next to me and I instinctively moved away from her. "I give you a life and a home yet you won't even speak to me. That's rather rude don't you think?" She stared into my eyes and I could feel her piercing my soul, this women never makes up her mind. First it's dont speak to me and I don't wanna hear from someone like you yet now all of a sudden it's why don't you speak to me. "You'll get in trouble if you keep your mouth shut." It's not that I didn't want to respond, well I didn't but that's not the point, I just can't.

~Flashback~

"Please mom!" I yelled at her as she stomped towards me. Currently I was sitting on the ground, back up against the front door, with glass and water around me. Apparently I'd come home to late for her liking and before I could even take off my shoes a cup was hurdling towards me. It's not my fault the bus left slightly late today. As she walked towards me I used my school bag to shield my face, which she just grabbed and threw to the other side of the room. Well so much for that.

"I'm tired of it Kenma! I slave away all day with work and at the house and this is how you treat me!" I hadn't done anything to her, in fact I barely talked to her so I'm not sure what she's referring too.

"I didn't mean to be late! Mom please!" I could feel the tears falling from my eyes. I was silently wishing my father would come home and stop her but realistically I knew he wouldn't be home till next week. I don't see him often enough, I don't think he knows what's going on.

"Cut the crap Ken! Im tried of hearing you whine just shut the fuck up!" She clasped her hands around my neck and began to squeeze the air out of my lungs. I tried to claw at her hands but they wouldn't budge.

"Maybe this will teach you to be quiet." This wasn't the first time she'd done this. Whenever I annoyed her she would grab my neck and tell me to learn to be quiet. Some of the kids at school began to notice the marks around my neck so I started wearing turtle necks to hide it. My world began to go black but before I could fade away the grip loosened and I was gasping for air. "Don't make the same mistake next time." I heard her stand up to walk away. I tried to apologize, even though I didn't do anything I thought it would help, but I could seem to speak. Even after I caught my breath and regained my balance, the words wouldn't come out. I couldn't speak.

~Flashback over~

I sat in my room staring up at my dark ceiling. My body ached and I could feel bruises forming all over. I'm not sure if I can take much more of this. Just before my thoughts could turn dark my phone light up.

Kenmas Phone
Wednesday 8:10 pm

Kuroo
Hey what's up?

You
Nm bored per usual

Kuroo
Let's play a game then!

You
Wtf y
What game

Kuroo
Ur bored I'm bored y not
Let's play
Truth or dare

You
That's stupid how are we gonna do dares over txt

Kuroo
Fair point
How about truth or truth

You
Now ur just trying to get my personal info

Kuroo
And if I am?

You
Ur creepy Kuroo

Kuroo
I'll take that as a yes
I'll ask the first question

You
I never agreed to this

Kuroo
What do u do in ur free time

You
...
Video games

Kuroo
Gamer boy🤪📱🎮

You
Plz stfu

Kuroo
Noted
Ask away

You
Fine
What do u play bo2 on?

Kuroo
The computer y u got one?

You
Yeah

Kuroo
WE HAVE THE PLAY TOGETHER SOMETIME
IM KINDA BAD AT IT
BUT IM SURE UR RLLY GOOD AT IT
ITLL BE FUN

You
Ur annoying

Kuroo
Ik :)
Y r u homeschooled

You
My mom

Kuroo
Wdym??

You
U already asked ur question

Kuroo
Kenma not fair :'(

You
I'm leaving

Kuroo
WAIT
KENMA
Read 8:23 pm

Ur so mean to me :((
Read 8:25 pm