Until We Meet Again [KuroKen]

Until We Meet Again

A/N: this is dedicated to PidgeOfTheInn my dear friend

Kuroo's liked Kenma for a while, scratch that, ever since he's met him. What started off as a friendship soon turned into the rooster head pining for the smaller male. The problem is he doesn't know if Kenma liked him back or not. He fears getting rejected and doesn't want to ruin their friendship.

In his third year of high school, he and Kenma met the bubbly Hinata Shōyō. Kenma's been more affectionate with Hinata than he is with Kuroo.. Now, one could say he didn't mind, but deep down he was jealous.. They were on a first name basis and they pretty much just met, while the pudding head still only calls Kuroo by his last name.. It's always been Kuroo, never Tetsurou..

It's been a few years since that day, Kuroo is 21 and in university, and guess who goes there as well as him. None other than Hinata Shōyō, with his friends, and Kenma. Well, to say Kuroo was furious to see Kenma and Hinata spend pretty much every day together is an understatement. He was heartbroken, to see his Kenma and that shrimp laugh together and be happy.

Bokuto Koutaro, one of Kuroo's best friends from training camp, knew about everything and has tried convincing him to confess but his attempts were always futile.. Kuroo has doubted everything about his and Kenma's friendship and it broke the owl's heart to see him like this, he just wanted him to be happy. He knew that his boyfriend, Akaashi Keiji, and Kenma were pretty close and shared dorms so he'd try to get them all to go out as a group but always got an "I've made plans with Shōyō today" From Kenma..
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It was a Thursday in May when Bokuto and Kuroo were hanging out together, little did Kuroo know that Bokuto had a plan. Around halfway through the day they bumped into Akaashi and Kenma, and Bokuto took the chance while he had it. "Hey, Kenma, Kubroo has something he wants to tell you!" The owl exclaimed. Kuroo was beyond confused, as well as Kenma, but he soon understood Bokuto's intentions. "Huh? What is it?" He asked, sounding tired as always.. "Uh.. Well.. The thing is, Kenma, I actually really l-"

There it was. The sunshine. Hinata Shōyō. "KENMMAAAAAAA!!! WANNA GO TO THE ARCADES WITH ME??" Ah yes, this is exactly what Kuroo needed. "Oh, hey Shōyō, sure why not?" Kenma replied, a hint of excitement showing through. That's it. There he was, making Kuroo feel jealous, upset, all these different emotions he was unable to explain. "Oh you said you had something to say, didn't you? Could you hurry it up then? I don't wanna keep Shōyō waiting" The pudding head said in the most annoyed tone possible. "Oh never mind.. It wasn't that important anyways" Kuroo lied, it was important. Very important. But that told him enough, about how little Kenma cared for him.

Kuroo watched as Kenma and Hinata walked away.. He was honestly heartbroken, and it was quite obvious as well.. Bokuto wanted to make Kuroo feel better immediately so he asked if he and Akaashi wanted to go eat somewhere.. They both nodded, feeling quite hungry, so they all decided on McDonalds. What they didn't know was that a certain pudding head and ray of sunshine were already there, eating, laughing, sharing stories, and just having the best time if their lives.

When Kuroo heard the all too familiar voice, shouting and laughing, he wanted to leave. There was no escape from them and their friendship, he knew it. He decided to try and ignore them the best he could and enjoy his time with Bokuto and Akaashi.. They ordered their food and focused on getting Kuroo to think about something else. They got their food and started eating, everything was going fine. It wasn't until halfway through eating did he hear a not so subtle laugh and a "you're honestly hilarious, Shōyō." And before the others could even process what just happened, he left. He could already feel the tears building up so he left before making a fool of himself.

Kenma spotted Akaashi and Bokuto, assuming Kuroo was also with them before leaving, and went up to them. "What's up with him?" He asked, genuinely curious and concerned. Hinata was also worried so he went up with Kenma to find out. "Not sure, he said something about school so I'm assuming he's got to study" Bokuto lied, he knew exactly why he left. "That's a lie. He always gets his work done as soon as it's set." Kenma replied.. Akaashi sighed, "well, that may be true but it's quite personal so I highly doubt he'd want us saying anything.. "Kenma just shrugged, turned to Hinata, and left.. Hinata followed, not wanting to get left behind.