{kagehina} he smelled like oranges

Chapter 11.

They were working together, but Kenma seemed to be very fed up with them, "Guys! Guys! Shut up! I already told you I have a whole strategy worked out. I know exactly what the other team is going to-- quit talking over me! If you'll just let me talk for two seconds, we can win!" Kageyama was very startled. He'd never seen Kenma act like this before. He looked at Kuroo, to see if he seemed surprised, but he was just looking at Kenma lovingly.

"Does he normally act like this?" Kageyama asked, "He doesn't seem the same as yesterday." Kuroo stared at him with a confused expression, "What do you mean? He's like this all the time."

"No, he's not," Kageyama said. Kuroo laughed, "Oh, I guess he shows it less around other people than when he's at home, but this is just his personality." He looked back at his phone screen, "Isn't it amazing?"

"Um, sure?" Kageyama said uncertainly.

He looked back at Kenma, who had thrown of his headphones in frustration and was pacing the room, taking deep breaths and muttering, "I am surrounded by incompetence." Then, he sat back down in his chair, and put on his headphones, "Are you guys ready to grow a few brain cells and actually listen? I know it's something that's difficult for you but bear with me." he said snarkily. The other people completely ignored him. Kenma looked like he was about to explode with anger, but he just set his mouth in a line, took off his headphones again and quit the game. He turned to the camera, "Is there anyone out there who isn't a complete idiot that wants to play with me?" He didn't give anyone time to comment anything before he continued, "Oh that's right, I'm the only smart one, and no one will let me speak. I think that's enough group games for now, because people obviously know nothing about teamwork!" He began scrolling through all the games he owned, trying to choose one, but eventually gave up, "You know what? I think I'm too mad to do anything else right now. I'll see you guys later." The stream ended abruptly.

Kuroo looked at Kageyama expectantly, "I believe that was his shortest stream yet. What did you think? He's wonderful, isn't he?"

Kageyama wasn't sure what to say, "It was... interesting."

"I love watching them so much," Kuroo said, "It's nice to see his face even if I can't be near him."

"Yeah," Kageyama replied. He looked down at Hinata. He couldn't wait for him to wake up. Just a couple more days, that was all.

Kuroo stuck his phone back in his pocket, "I don't know about you, but I'm starving. I know a good place right near here. Do you want to get an early lunch together?"

"Nah, I'm not hungry," Kageyama replied.

"Have you eaten today?" Kuroo questioned.

"No, but--" Kageyama started.

Kuroo interrupted him, "Unacceptable. You're as bad as Kenma. Without me, that boy would starve." He grabbed Kageyama's arm and stood up, "I know you want to stay here with Hinata, but you need to eat. There's no sense in not taking care of yourself." Kageyama allowed Kuroo to pull him out of his chair. He reluctantly released Hinata's hand and they walked out the door. They got to the bottom floor and went out the front door. Kuroo looked around to get his bearings. He swerved to the left a little, "Okay, I think it's this direction."

He tried to pull Kageyama across the street, but Kageyama froze. He felt cold and shaky, "Kuroo, I don't think I can do this." Kuroo stepped back, "Okay, did you want to wait here while I grab the food? I can get takeout and bring it back here." Kageyama tightened his grip on Kuroo, "No, I don't want you crossing the street either."

"Well, that limits our options," Kuroo said, "Hospital food usually isn't that good. Do you have a better plan?"

Kageyama shook his head, "I don't, but I can't... I can't."