"You're welcome!" Kise said brightly, giving Kuroko's hand another squeeze, enjoying the feel of the callouses against his skin. He could hold Kuroko's hand forever, he realized. He wanted to hold it forever.

He really needed to get over this boy. "And I'm not. Not like you. I'm only kind to people who have proven themselves to me." He gives Kuroko's hand one more squeeze before letting go. "I'll tell you why one day. It's not entirely my story to tell, so I ask that you wait awhile for it."