Unhealthy obsession (Haikyuu AU)

Chapter 31

Oikawa left home a bit nervous but happy.

The day before he spoke with Kuroo to meet him and thus help him clear his mind after all the dramatic events that he lived through these recent weeks. He wanted to distract him a little and get him out of his thoughts because he knew that the situation wasn't easy for him. In addition, if they met he could keep him company and have a fun time getting to know Kuroo a little more, knowing more details about his life or his interests. The time they spent together was something that Oikawa treasured within his heart, even without even being aware of it.

He continued walking briskly although with his head was bowed: because of his excitement he forgot to take his sunglasses, which he used not only to reduce the effect of light on his eyes, but also to avoid attracting excessive glances, since his attractive and stunning face tended to attract the attention of many people who immediately recognized him as a famous actor to go after for photos or autographs.

I hate it, he thought. But it can't be helped.

With a shrug and a slight shake of his head to shake off those thoughts, he kept walking until his distracted steps led him to the rendezvous point.

Kuroo was waiting for him sitting on a bench in the shade, in an empty park in the suburbs. It was hot—though not so hot that you could melt like ice over a fire—and there was hardly anyone on the street, since everyone preferred to stay indoors at home, where they could cool off and avoid the relentless rays of the sun.

"Hey, Kuro-chan," Oikawa said when he arrived, gently placing a hand on Kuroo's shoulder.

"Hey," Kuroo replied, getting up from the bench with a small smile.

Oikawa approached him to hug him, a loving gesture of greeting, and Kuroo pulled him into his arms without a hint of embarrassment or shyness, burying his fingers into Oikawa's brown hair to gently stroke his head.

"How do you feel today?" Oikawa asked softly.

"Much better now," Kuroo whispered without letting go.

Oikawa chuckled softly, his mouth so close to Kuroo's ear that Kuroo felt a chill and pressed Oikawa even more against him, as if he just heard the laugh of an angel. A warm sensation spread inside him, a feeling that rose from the center of his chest and spread through every corner of his body. Kuroo couldn't help but widen his smile as he closed his eyes, enjoying the moment and emitting a soft sigh.

"Why are you sighing?" Oikawa asked.

Why? Kuroo wasn't sure. But he had a slight idea why. It was like coming home after a long time away, as if... as if he had just realized that his anchor was with him and he did not want to let go of it for fear of sinking again. Oikawa kept him afloat, he felt safe in his arms and he wanted to stay that way for the rest of his life, he wanted to make that moment last for all eternity.

He sighed again without saying a word and then Kuroo realized.

The first sigh of love is the last of reason.

Kuroo was falling in love. Quickly, abruptly and violently, he was falling in love with Oikawa Tooru, the boy he had recently met and who had become a fundamental pillar of support, the same boy who had never kissed anyone, and whose eyes and smile were driving him crazy. And Kuroo had no intention of stopping his heart.

"Nothing, Oikawa-kun," he whispered sweetly. "Nothing at all."

Kuroo slowly separated from him and placed his hands on Oikawa's cheeks, gently caressing them with his thumbs, while he was lost in the dark eyes of the brunet, who was looking at him curiously but still with a beautiful smile.