swan_forest | Unrequited Love?

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Unrequited Love?

Kaijou and Seirin had just had their first practice match, which was shaping up to be a tradition of sorts. This time, Kaijou had gone to Seirin. The gym was nice, newer then Kaijou's but maybe not as big.

He was breathing heavily, but smiling broadly. It always felt good to play, even if it was just a practice match and they weren't going all out. After all, he wanted to keep some of his new tricks up his sleeves, just like he was sure Kagami and Kuroko were hiding some of their new tricks too. This year's match had ended in a draw. Better than last year's practice match, which had ended in Kaijou's loss by two points.

Just thinking about Kuroko made Kise look over to the Seirin team, focusing in on the smaller boy.

For awhile now Kise had realized that he had feelings for Kuroko. Kise had looked up to Kuroko for awhile, but it wasn't really until after the Winter Cup that Kise realized he was probably in love with Kuroko.

He took a towel that one of the first years offered him. "Thanks," he said absently. He scrubbed at his face, his thoughts racing. He had been thinking about Kuroko a lot lately, and seeing him only brought those thoughts back to the surface, only pushed aside when the game had begun. Now with the game over he couldn't focus. The warm glow in his chest that came whenever he thought about Kuroko was back with a vengeance.

The Kaijou team was gathering their things and getting ready to board the bus. He told the first year that he'd be along in a bit and began to head over to the Seirin team.

"Kurokocchi~" he called out. No time like the present, he thought. He didn't know if Kuroko would return his feelings, but he was hopeful. The time Kuroko had cheered him on while he went up against Haizaki stood out in his mind.

"Kurokocchi! You got a minute?"

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"Yup! Fun fact, that was his surname before he married mom," Kise chirped before taking another bite of burger, chewing, and then swallowing. He's not a barbarian. "Let me know if they're any good. Mom's the family's breadwinner, but he has a dedicated fanbase."

Another bite and swallow, and oh, the first burger's gone. Huh. That went faster than Kise expected it to. "I haven't read them, mainly because I wanted to keep the memories of the bedtime versions, you know, clean."

"I can understand that - there's something special if it's a childhood memory."

He is going through his own burger so, so slowly. "I'll try not to spoil that if I give you my thoughts."

“Sounds great!” Kise said.

Kuroko ate so slowly. Was he even halfway done? Kise didn’t inhale food like Kagami, Murasakibara, and Aomine, but he had a healthy appetite. He can get away with having a more flexible diet than other models because of how active he was. But still, he was a teenager.

“You know, I never asked what your parents do.”

He is enjoying his meal and pacing himself! There isn't any need to rush when this is his only burger and it will fill him up in no time.

"Ah, I suppose it's not very interesting, so I never bought it up. My mother was a teacher. My father is a museum conservator. He specializes in paintings and scrolls."

Kise looked Kuroko over. “I can see you being a teacher,” he said. “A conservator, so he like, works on stuff to make sure it doesn’t fade or something?”

He took another sip. “My mom’s a cooperate lawyer. My oldest sister’s a model. I think I told you she’s the one who got me my first job. And my other sister in university, studying law like mom.”

"Yes, he does restorations and upkeep on artifacts. He's been trying to see if I'm interested, but I think I'd prefer another career path... I'm not sure if I'm entirely suited to be a teacher, either."

But he does like kids. Lots of think about.

"Your family's very diverse. Are you thinking of following in their footsteps in law?" Kuroko can't personally see Kise as a lawyer, but he's always full of surprises.

"Ew, no." Kise wrinkled his nose at the idea. "I'm aiming for the NBA in America. Supplementing that with modeling. Sometimes I think about getting behind the camera, but sitting on a computer making edits doesn't really appeal to me."

He takes another bite and chews a little slower as he thinks. After he swallowed, he added, "If I have to give up basketball, I wouldn't mind being an idol. I'm great at singing and dancing, and I already have a fanbase. I guess I could try my hand at acting too, but I'd never be a great one. But being on a super sentai show would be lots of fun. Barring that..." He smiled a little shyly. "When I was three, I wanted to be an airplane pilot. Dad got me a lot of toy airplanes back then. If I had to leave the spotlight, I could do that."

He smiled, picturing it. Being in the air. It could be fun. It was also hard to imagine, though. Being away from the attention that modeling and basketball brought him. He liked the attention. It wasn't the main reason he did it. He modeled for his sister and because it was nice to have money of his own. He played basketball because he loved the game, and he made so many actual friends doing so.

"Or, if they legalize same-sex marriage here, I could always be a trophy husband."

He snorts a little at that. "I suppose KiseRyo would make a good trophy husband. But it would be a bit strange seeing you on variety shows, if you became an idol." The novelty of seeing him sing and dance would add to that.

"But I think you could definitely make it to the NBA. You're an incredibly hard worker, they would be lucky to have you." He takes a couple bites of his burger, tilting his head. "You'll probably get to play against Kagami-kun and Aomine-kun." There was little doubt they'd both aim for the States as well.

"Hey, I'd look great doing those variety shows! And I would make an excellent trophy husband!" Kise said, puffing himself up and grinning. "I just have to find a rich husband, and luckily we already know one rich guy who likes guys." He takes a sip of his shake. "And Midorimacchi's going to be a doctor, so I guess I could seduce him too, but... no." She gave a dramatic shudder. "Midorimacchi would kill me during the honeymoon, or I'd kill him. Akashicchi's the better choice. Better looking, better manners, and I like guys shorter than me."

He hummed thoughtfully. It wouldn't be a bad life. Though Akashi probably wouldn't think about marriage until he was, like, old. Like thirty-something. And Kies wanted to be in love with whoever he married, if he was a trophy husband or not.

"I don't doubt that. I'm looking forward to it. I know Akashicchi and Midorimacchi probably won't, though I wish they would, and who knows what Murasakibaracchi will do. You'll try, too, right?"

"Akashi-kun and Kise-kun would be the very definition of a power couple." Perhaps too powerful, he thinks with a light laugh.

His smile becomes a bit wistful at Kise's question as he starts to toys with the straw of his milkshake. "I'm not sure I have enough skill... It'd be a hard sell." Even his unique abilities came with severe limitations and his lack of physical prowess made it even more difficult.

There are limitations to everything and everyone. Kise knows that. He knows his strengths when it comes to performance; it's why he said he wouldn't be a great actor. And Kuroko's physical limitations are, well, they fall short of Kise's own.

"I know," he said softly. "I think you're skilled enough, but I know it would be harder for you than the rest of us." He sighed. "I'd love it if you tried, and then I'd feel really guilty for pushing you if you failed. But." He made a vague gesture with his hand. "It's up to you, but I'll support you no matter what."

He looked down at his plate, and huh, the second burger was gone. He's not hungry enough to get another, though. "Anyway, I think, with the way Akashicchi's wining and dining me, so to speak, I'm starting to like him."

"Thank you." The corners of Kuroko's lips perk up a bit more at his kind words. "I still have time to think on this. I might try out for the team in university, but..." He can see the writing on the wall. It would be a long and arduous journey. And in the end... "I've been very happy playing basketball with everyone."

His smile looks a little more sly at Kise's revelation. "Oh? Not a bad choice." Spoken as someone who also had a crush on him. "Akashi-kun would make a good boyfriend."

"Me too," Kise said, grinning at Kuroko.

He didn't know what he expected from telling Kuroko that he started liking Akashi. But that little sly smile wasn't it.

He wasn't sure how he felt about that. But suddenly, pretending he liked Akashi stopped feeling like playing a game and more like lying.

But. But the person he likes doesn't like him back. So he's allowed this. Allowed to pretend to get over Kuroko. Kuroko doesn't need to know. It'd only hurt him and make things awkward between them.

"He would," Kise said. "I don't know if it'll go anywhere because we live so far apart, and he's busy, and I'm busy. If I asked, he'd probably say no for those reasons." He blew out a dramatic sigh. "Dating's hard."

Sorry, Kise! Kuroko is too earnest and would fully support his friends getting together, if that's what would make them happy.

"Perhaps he can already tell. I always had the feeling he knew I liked him in middle school." Akashi did seem to have an uncanny skill for reading the hearts of others. "It wouldn't hurt to try."

Crap. Crap. There's no way Kise can abort this. Crap. Carp. Fuck.

"You are forbidden from telling him!" Kise yelped, all panicky. Akashi does already know he's faking a crush on him. He also knows Kise has it bad for Kuroko still.

"I'll think about it. If you promise not to play matchmaker!"

Kuroko is assuming that Kise might be too embarrassed about having his previous crush help with his new crush.

"If you're sure..." He looks mildly dejected.

Yes. Please keep thinking that Kuroko.

"I'm sure," Kise said. "I... well, it's early? Recent. You know what I mean!"

He means that he hadn't been nursing this crush since middle school.

"Okay." He will accept your lies, Kise, because he doesn't know any better. "But let me know if you need any help. I'm happy to be your wingman."

Said one hundred percent earnestly.

Kise feels guilty but reminds himself again that this is for the good of everyone's sanity. Mainly his, but hey, everyone else's too.

"I'll let you know if I change my mind," Kise promises because he won't change his mind.

He narrows his eyes at Kuroko. "You won't meddle either, will you? No dropping hints. No telling Kagamicchi. Because we all know telling him is like telling Aominecchi."

Actually, hey, that's a way to get away from this subject. "Do you think Kagamicchi and Aominecchi make out after they play streetball together? All that tension and testosterone..."

He is pouting a bit, maybe. He would be a good matchmaker!

"I promise I won't meddle. I think Akashi-kun would be very deft at navigating around it, if I tried."

Kuroko looks thoughtful at the suggestion, sipping at his drink. "I wouldn't be surprised, but they are both rather block-headed." And maybe he would feel a little lonely if his two lights paired off.

Kise doesn't let up. Kuroko is a meddler!

Which is why he probably would be a good matchmaker, but still! Kise has this under control. More or less.

"They might be dense, but that wouldn't stop them from sucking face, just from talking about it. Or, you know, making it a relationship or something."

He's half tempted to pull out his phone and text Aomine. "Kagamicchi's pecs are pretty big, and Aominecchi does like a nice chest."

Kuroko can't help it! He likes seeing things go well!

But he nearly chokes at that last statement, reaching for a napkin and coughing into it.

"That's... one way to appeal to his preference..."

Edited 2023-02-14 21:16 (UTC)

Such as revenge?

Kise couldn't help but snicker a bit when Kuroko choked and offered him a napkin before realizing Kuroko had already grabbed one.

"It is; basketball is the other. Kagamicchi's both wrapped up in one." Kise takes a sip of his shake. "Though Kagamicchi's tits probably aren't as soft as a girl's, and that's something Aominecchi likes to go on about, but he's as big of a virgin as the rest of us. So what does he know? I've probably gone further with a girl than he has. As in, they hug me willingly."

He likes to think of himself as morally upstanding, but isn't beyond dishing out revenge, especially if it's well-deserved.

"I think you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who'd refuse a hug from you," he sighs, thanking Kise's attempt with a nod, even if he didn't need it. "Aomine-kun is vulgar and I'd pity any girl who falls for him." And if Akashi's predictions were anything to go by, poor Momoi... "But he has been coming to Seirin more often and bothering Kagami-kun for one-on-ones, so perhaps you're onto something here."

Kise disagrees with Akashi on that prediction. Aomine and Momoi grew up together, they not be blood-related, but they're as good as siblings.

But only time will tell. Childhood friends turned lovers is a trope for a reason.

"Aominecchi likes to overcompensate," Kise said matter of factly. "In his attempts to prove his heterosexuality, he's become a complete perv. Once he's comfortable with being bi, I think he'll calm down." He nods at his own sage knowledge. "You might to help Kagamicchi protect his virtue," he said with a wink.

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