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swan_forest2016-06-06 01:42 pm
yellowcopycat) wrote in swan_forest2016-06-06 01:42 pm
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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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His eyes linger on their connected hands, squeezing lightly. "I suppose I'll still have Seirin, but our Miracles meetups will be halved... a little over a year before the sunset of our youth."
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He squeezes back. "I think youth lasts longer than high school. I think it lasts as long as you want it to. Dad's fifty-one and mom's fifty-five, and they still go on dates, have their inside jokes, get together with friends, go dancing, and a lot of other things. I'd say they're still youthful. Mature doesn't mean boring. I think it means knowing the correct time to put on a hat, like your job hat or your parent hat or your meeting the prime minister hat, and when you don't have to have it on."
He grins. "You know, I once told Midorimacchi at Teikou that acting too mature was being immature. He called me a fool, but I think he's finally starting to learn that." His grin widens. "I'm still a little immature, though."
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He laughs a little. "That does sound like Midorima-kun. Even if you're still immature... what you said was very wise. I'm a little shocked, Kise-kun." Teasing, teasing! "Perhaps I'm reading too many books about the ennui of growing up."
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With his free hand, he reached over and poked Kuroko's cheek. "I was being immature when I said it. I'm a lot more mature now, but I'm not ready to be mature yet."
He cupped Kuroko's cheek and brushed his thumb just under his eye. "Growing up shouldn't lead to feeling listless. Youth is so short; all the good stuff can't all happen at the beginning."
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That is definitely the cheek that was bruised until only a few days ago, so he startles a bit at first, after unconsciously avoided that area for weeks now - but his eyes quickly fall shut at the warmth of Kise's hand.
"You're right - youth exists in many forms, even into adulthood, as long as one makes an effort, hmm? I see your parents have set a good example for you regarding this."
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Kise hummed and kept gently stroking Kuroko's cheek. "They have. They're great. And my sisters, when they're not being annoying." He laughed softly, thinking about his sisters.
He looked back up at Kuroko, and in that moment, there was nothing more he wanted than to kiss Kuroko.
Miraculously, he resisted. He did lean forward and bump their foreheads together. "You know, while I'm in the US, you'll always have a place to crash with me. And I know Kagamicchi will say the same."
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"That would help, yes, but I'll definitely have to get a part-time job if I want to come visit."
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Kise closed his eyes and let a pleased sigh. Somehow, like this, the future didn't seem all that scary. It seemed certain.
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"Even if I don't eat a lot, I won't be that much of a mooch."
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"I don't care you mooch. Depending on when you come, I'll either have dining credit or enough money it won't matter."
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He retaliates with a swift jab at the ribs, because he is petty like that. "That's unfair and I won't allow it."
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He made puppy eyes at his friend. "Let me take care of you."
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"Being in a whole new country is surely going to be a lot more expensive than you expect."
But...
"If you do end up going to school in California, you can take me to Disneyland. That's all I accept in terms of being treated."
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Of course he'd say that, since he's a mildly spoiled child.
"But fine. Until you come to your senses, I'll agree to that."
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He poked Kuroko's stomach again, then followed it up by tickling his stomach, holding tight onto Kuroko's other hand so he couldn't escape.
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Kuroko lets out an unexpected and undignified squeak at the second poke, already squirming at his touch. "W-wait, Kise-kun- hahh--" He's already reaching up to stifle the laughs escaping him.
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"You were saying?" he asked, triumphant. "I can't hear you!"
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He's straddling Kuroko's hips, hair a mess, cheeks a little pink, golden eyes soft.
He looked down at Kuroko, that urge to kiss him suddenly rising up again when he hears his dad calling through the wall in that amused dad way, "Ryouta, don't cheat!"
That ruined the moment, and Kise rolled off, laughing softly at Kuroko's flushed face.
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He flopped onto his back, shut his eyes, and let out a breath. "Well, that was fun. Wanna play video games?"
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