17 days until the anniversary

Kenma was worried. First, Hinata didn't talk to him anymore for some unknown reason, and now he hasn't been able to contact (Y/n) since yesterday. His phone was off and he didn't even text a good night, which was very very odd. Usually, (Y/n) would always make sure his battery was full.

     "Kenma!", a Voice echoed through the gym. It was the last day of training camp, so everyone was giving the best they had. Except for Kenma, who was to distracted and worried about other things, which seemed to frustrate his team.

"I know, »be more focused«, I know I know. Sorry", Kenma quickly apologized, trying to get his head into the game again.

But he can't, not while worrying so much. He can't just pretend like nothing was wrong when his boyfriend hasn't texted him in over 12 hours, without a trace where he might be. He just hoped that he was alright, and that Kenma would soon get a sign from him.

Just then the game was over, Kenma's team lost, not even winning one set. "Kenma! To the bench, now", his captain and also best friend ordered him. Kenma sighed, but obeyed.

     "What is going on with you?", Kuroo asked, now in his worried-best-friend mode, instead of the strict-captain mode. Of course he was going to be worried if his best friend is this sloppy suddenly, when usually he was all calm and precise.

     "It's nothing, really", Kenma just answered, even though he knew that Kuroo would not believe a word. He just didn't really want to talk about it.

     "Still the thing with Hinata?". He was right, but there was more to it. Also the thing about (Y/n).

     "Yes, that", Kenma dryly answered, looking down. Of course, that whole thing worried him so much too, now that Hinata seemed to straight up ignore him for no reason, Kenma constantly questioned himself what he did wrong.

Kuroo sighed, distraught about how he knew Kenma was not telling him the full truth. "But that's not it, is it? You can tell me the whole truth, you know, I want to help you".

"Theres nothing you can do to help me. Can I leave now", Kenma snapped. He seemed annoyed, even though that wasn't his intention at all. He felt bad at snapping for Kuroo, he didn't mean to, it just kind of happened. "Kuroo-", he began speaking again, but got interrupted.

"If I can't help you, so be it. I apologize for asking", now Kuroo seemed annoyed. "Shit", Kenma thought, anxiously. "Why can't I do anything right today?". "No Kuroo, please, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to snap at you", the shorter of the two hastily apologized.

"I'm not mad at you, alright? Calm down, why would I be mad?", Kuroo said. Seeing his friend seem to small and insecure hurt him. "I know that you didn't mean to, ok? Calm down now".

     "But I am sorry", Kenma didn't accept Kuroo's forgiveness.

     "I know you are, and I said it's fine, alright? I promise you it's fine".

     "Are you sure it is?".

     "Yes, I am sure it is".

     Kenma nodded.

     "You can try to talk to me about it later, alright? Even if I can not help you, what I can do is listen and still support you", Kuroo said and turned away. He didn't see his best friend his shaken up often, so this state worried him. He really wanted to help his best friend, but he had no clue how. All he could do is hope Kenma was able to solve his problems on his own, and hope Kenma would open up to him soon.

If only Kuroo knew that Kenma was just about to at least solve one of his problems.

Coming out to Hinata and accept whatever his reaction might be.

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"Shoyo", a monotone voice spoke to Hinata. The ginger startled and turned around, to be met with yellow cat like eyes. It was one of his best friends, the one he has been avoiding since yesterday.

The truth is, Hinata felt bad. He took a look into Kenma's social life, a look which he wasn't supposed to take. He knew that he wasn't supposed to know Kenma was in a relationship! He felt so bad about "accidentally" discovering one of his secrets, that he didn't even want to look into his best friends eyes anymore.

If only he knew how bad that made Kenma feel though.

     "Oh, Yes, Kenma! What is it? I was just about to go to the toilet though so-", he started speaking, trying to find a way out of the situation, which didn't go unnoticed.

     "I need to talk to you, it's important. Can you spare some time?", Kenma asked, still as monotone.

     Hinata sweat dropped. "Well, If it's important I guess so...", he started speaking, but soon he could hear his stomach grumble, followed by a sharp pain in it, which made the boy clutch his stomach. "But can I really first go to the toilet? I feel like I'm going to explode here".

     Kenma nodded and the ginger haired ran away towards the toilet. Slowly, Kenma followed in his direction. He will tell his friend today, no matter what.

As Hinata got out of the toilets again, Kenma was waiting right in front of them, a stern look on his face. Hinata realized no matter what, he would not be able to talk himself out of the conversation.

     "Sooo... what's up?", Hinata asked awkwardly, nervously fidgeting and avoiding eye contact.

     "Why have you been avoiding me?", monotone voice, apathetic face.

"O-oh... um,.. have I? I haven't even noticed", still the ginger haired boy refused eye contact and was nervously playing with his fingers. It was clear that's a lie.

"Come on Shoyo, please? Just talk to me", Kenma's monotone voice left for a Second, becoming a pleading one. He just wanted answers, it all to help ok again between the two. It all to be better again. Them being best friends again.

"Oh, it's not like something bad! Well, it is bad, but not a bad bad situation, you know? It's more of a bad but ok-bad", the shorter of the two stammered. Even though Kenma couldn't make out a word he's saying, he was happy.

Because finally Hinata looked at his face again.

"Then what is it? Can you please tell me?", the blonde asked calmly.

"Well, I can... but you promise me you won't be mad at me!", the ginger exclaimed and sat down onto the floor. Kenma sat down next to him.

"I promise you I won't be mad. Now, what is the ok-bad thing that has happened?", Kenma asked his friend, now curious what the younger was talking about.

     "Ok, so... don't be mad, but I might have kind of accidentally or unaccidentally eavesdropped on a phone call you had... I'M SORRY KENMA I DIDN'T KNOW YOU HAD A GIRLFRIEND-".

     "Boyfriend, actually".

     "I DIDN'T KNOW YOU HAD A BOYFRIEND AND DIDN'T WANT TO EAVESDROP ON SOMETHING LIKE THAT, I'M SORRYYYY", the ginger whined.

     The blonde just looked at him. Did Hinata just not notice he said boyfriend because he's so dumb, or did he really just not care at all?

Soon it turned out to be the latter. "Since when did you even have a boyfriend? And why didn't I know? That's so mean of you", he whined, his face has fallen onto the floor for some reason, so his voice only came out muffled.

"Nearly a year actually", he elder answered. "I should start looking for an anniversary gift... that is if (Y/n) finally decides to answer me!".

"And what is he like? What does he look like? I want to know everything now!", Hinata was back to being his energetic self, which made the Nekoma student quite happy. At least one problem on his endless problem list got solved.

     "Well... he has really pretty (h/c) hair and (e/c) eyes. Also, hes from a another continent, we met online. But even though it's all long distance he still makes me feel so comfortable and happy, and I do trust him a lot. He really likes playing video games too, so we play quite often. He's just really amazing and to be honest, I'm really really happy with him", Kenma started ranting about his boyfriend. Just then he realized, he never before had the chance to do that, considering he is still in the closet to almost everyone, but Hinata and Kuroo. It felt nice to talk about his boyfriend that way. Like he was truly free. He liked that feeling.

     And for the first time today, he actually felt warm and happy. His thoughts are all where they should be and he feels as good as new. He even had a small smile on his face. "Gosh, how can I love him so much?...".

Just then, Kenma's phone suddenly vibrates, lifting all his problems from his shoulder as he reads the explanation to his boyfriend's disappearance.

2:01 p.m. || (Y/n) <3
Kenma my love! Omg I'm like so
so sorry I haven't texted you!!
Yesterday my phone just turned
off even though I am pretty sure
I charged it just before leaving!
And when I got home I put it on
the charger and I really wanted
to text you, but I just fell asleep
while my phone was charging!
I'm so sorry and I really hope I

2:02 p.m. || You
Gosh, (Y/n). Ofc I wasn't worried,
why would I be? So it's all ok,
alright? Please do not worry

2:03 p.m. || (Y/n) <3
BUT I FEEL SO BAD AND I'M
SO SORRYYYY I LOVE YOU SM
<3333

2:03 p.m. || You
Calm down please, that's at least
one to many hearts there

2:04 p.m. || (Y/n) <3
Quiet and let me shower you with
my overwhelming love for you! 😤

Yup, Kenma really loved him.

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Decided to end this chapter rather on the fluff side hehe, I hope you enjoy this <3

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