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Birthday Surprise~

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They hadn't been together for very long - only a month or so. But, the Scheming Captain of Nekoma High, Kuroo Tetsurou, was extremely excited for the day. First, it was his birthday (which was always great), but on top of that, it was his first birthday he'd get to spend with a girlfriend. Excitement was an understatement by this point.

So far, however, things weren't going that much different. He'd met up with Enju as always in the morning, her bedhead almost rivaling his as she stumbled out of her home half-awake. They then proceeded to hurry for the train station, got on the train they needed, and exited when they reached their stop to get to school. As usual, they parted ways once they got to the locker area, and commenced their days. Since she was only a Second Year, they had no classes in common, but at the very least, they spent their lunch period together on the stairs. The whole time, the antsy captain kept shooting glances at the young fiery-hair-colored woman besides him, curious if she would do anything now about his birthday. But, aside from the usual bento she'd make him kitty seaweed decorations on the rice, and slightly more pink tinting her cheeks then usual, she didn't do anything different yet.

Kuroo, being the cat he was, was beginning to get impatient for something other then the norm. I mean, she knew it was his glorious day of birth, right?!

As classes began to wind down, it was soon time for Volleyball practice. After they both were changed, Kuroo noted that she was doing her Manager duties as usual, and there was nothing different really about her attitude towards the ravenette. Disgruntled, Kuroo continued with practice, albeit a bit distracted.

Kenma, being the sharp person he was, noticed this immediately. He had kept getting messages sporadically throughout the day from the grumpy Captain, whining about how he was 90% sure Enju had forgotten it was his birthday, or maybe even didn't care!
However, seeing their Manager in person now during practice, Kenma noted she too seemed a bit off - not in a bad way, but she wasn't quite herself either. Where Kuroo was becoming agitated and internally worried about this turn of events from his perspective, Enju seemed a bit out of sorts, like she was deep in thought about something...Which became even more glaringly obvious when more then once, she flinched or jumped when one of the boys would call her name or ask for a toss - almost as if she was being snapped back to reality.

Turning his feline gaze back towards Kuroo, Kenma sighed. Kuroo was being a bit more harsh with Lev today, and had a slight scowl replacing his usual Cheshire grin. Now, usually, Kenma didn't really care to waste energy on things like this...but his childhood friend's behavior was starting to get to a point where something needed to be said, so that he'd focus like usual and get over his insecurities. Once Lev had scampered away from the irritated Captain, Kenma made his way over and tugged on Kuroo's sleeve to get his attention.

Still scowling, Kuroo turned to see who was pulling on his sleeve like a child, just to see the short Setter of his team looking at him with a gaze he was all too familiar with. Immediately, the scowl evaporated off his face. "Oya? What's up, Kenma?"

"Kuroo...I know you're a bit upset, but why don't you just talk to Hakuoh-chan about it? I really doubt she forgot what today was, knowing her..." Looking away from Kuroo's piercing honey-colored orbs, the Setter continued quietly, "Besides, it's obviously affecting practice and how you're acting with the team...just don't worry about it."

Processing Kenma's words, the disgruntled Captain sighed softly, rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly as he spoke in a low voice, "Nn...I know, just...I guess I thought she'd have done something by now, you know? My bad though, I'll just talk to her after practice about it." Glancing at Kenma, the Setter simply nodded in approval, before getting back to practice before Enju or their Coach noticed their small talk.

Taking a calming breath, Kuroo combed his calloused fingers through his messy raven locks. He just needed to wait till after practice, and then they would talk. He probably just let his excitement get the best of him anyway...he knew you weren't the kind of person to forget something like his birthday.
Pushing his worries to the side, Kuroo resumed practice as normal, and the rest it went much smoother.

Once practice was over for the day, Kuroo rushed to get changed, hoping to meet with Enju as soon as possible to get everything sorted out. He honestly was less upset and now more so worried something was wrong - he may look like a calm, charming person on the outside with no worries, but internally he was actually really self conscious about things like this.

As he made his way down the stairs from the locker rooms, Kuroo was greeted by a waiting Enju, who was even more flushed then earlier - and not just because practice had ended. She seemed a bit nervous, and was playing with the end of her uniform's sleeves. The ravenette's lips pulled down slightly, but he decided to wait until they were away from the school grounds before he said anything, to avoid his teammates overhearing anything. With unspoken words, the awkward couple made their way out the school gates, on the path towards home.

Once they were off the school grounds and out of eyesight of Nekoma High, Kuroo was the first to speak, his voice quiet, almost strained, "...What's going on, kitten? Did I do something to upset you..?"

Visibly jumping at Kuroo's voice, the gradient-haired girl whipped her face upwards to look at the man beside her, eyes wide in sudden shock at what he had said. Waving her hands frantically, Enju shook her head quickly as she finally spoke, her voice an octave higher then usual, "N-no! It's nothing like that! Everything's fine, really! I just..-" trailing off, Enju flushed a deeper shade of pink as she looked away, both in embarrassment and in shame for making her boyfriend worry about something like that...especially with what day it was! Honestly, she felt awful all day about her behavior - as soon as she woke up this morning, Enju had been thinking over what she had planned to do for Kuroo later that day for his special day - and the more she thought about it, the more embarrassed she got. It honestly had halted her normal functions all day, hence her being so out of it all day and a constant shade of pink. Now, she wasn't completely unaware something was wrong with the tall 3rd Year beside her - in fact, it was something she'd been wondering about also throughout the day, especially during practice. Knowing now why he was like that though, made her feel awful all over again. Making him upset or worried had never been her intention, especially today!

She just had no idea how to properly go about her plans without failing miserably.

Quirking an eyebrow at her sudden pause, Kuroo craned his neck forwards a bit, to try to get a better look at her face, "Hm? 'Just' what..?"

Taking a shaky breath, Enju turned her soft chocolate orbs to meet his honey-colored ones, which revealed his hidden turmoil and worry without his consent. Her gaze softening, Enju smiled gently at the tall Captain, placing a hand on his shoulder and giving it a reassuring squeeze. She felt his muscles tense slightly under her touch, before both they and his features softened in response. Shaking her head slowly, the young Manager spoke up again, this time in a more gentle tone, "I'm sorry...I worried you today, didn't I? I mean, you probably think I even forgot what today is..." to this, she notices a glint of recognition in his sharp eyes as he nods slightly, before she continues, "Well, don't worry anymore, ok..? I would never forget something that important, even if we've only been together for such a short time...It's the first boyfriend's birthday I'm spending with them, after all~" With that, her lips slant in a small smirk, as she notices a very faint pink hue dust Kuroo's cheeks, his eyes widening some at her statement, before softening again.

Kuroo chuckled softly as he turned away from the girl beside him, embarrassment and guilt over his own negative thoughts consuming the Nekoma Captain as he sheepishly rubbed the nape of his neck with his right hand. Cheeks still a light pink he looked at the sky thoughtfully, speaking up finally to respond, "Fuuuuu...Jeez, some man I am. I mean, sure, it's my birthday and all, and I miiiight have had some expectations or ideas of how today would go...but, I shouldn't have let that affect me so much today. I got kinda douchey with Lev even, because of it...Kitten, I'm really sorry. I didn't know what to expect, and ended up going a bit overboard with my worries...can you forgive this Volleyball dork?" Turning halfway towards Enju, Kuroo closed his eyes and gave her his most apologetic grin he could muster.

Without blinking, Enju stared for a moment at the man before her. Here he was, talking about his worries and concerns, and even apologizing over his antics throughout the day. Closing her eyes, she shook her head briefly, before looking back at Kuroo with an unrecognizable glint in her eye. Swallowing her remaining nerves, she decided it was now or never.

His eyes still closed, Enju reached with her right hand and grabbed the tall Captain's tie, pulling it downwards so that she'd force Kuroo's head and neck to bend forward with it, to more reachable heights...

Before he knew what was happening, Kuroo felt himself be pulled downwards, and before his brain could register that, a sudden soft, warm pressure gently pressed against his left cheek. Eyes flying open wide, the usually suave cat's composure crumbled as a violent blush stained his cheeks and his hair "raised" like that of a startled feline, as he finally registered that, for the first time, Enju was giving him a KISS. I mean, sure, it was just on the cheek, but that was his first kiss ever

As she finally pulled away, settling back on her heels after having to stand on tip-toe, DESPITE trying to pull the ridiculously tall Kuroo down to her level, Enju's pink-streaked cheeks almost rivaled Kuroo's. Fidgeting nervously, Enju pressed both of her hands against her blazing hot cheeks, looking anywhere but at Kuroo after her little surprise.

Now, being the dorks that they are, and being awkward as all Hell when it came to anything lovey-dovey, it took a good 5 minutes before either Kuroo or Enju finally were calmed down enough to speak. Finally able to look anywhere but at his own palm, Kuroo turned his still-flushed face towards his girlfriend, who's face was almost matching the red of her hair at this point. The adorable sight caused him to let out an accidental laugh, which he quickly covered with one of his large, calloused hands. Nerves obvious in his voice, Kuroo blinked rapidly before finally speaking, "A-ano...what was that..?!"

Still blushing madly, and with no end in sight, the poor girl managed to stutter out a response, eyes looking anywhere but at Kuroo, "O-oh...a-ano, that w-was, um...you're b-birthday present..?" Even as she finished her sentence, she could feel herself overheat from blushing so hard. Really, girly, lovey-dovey acts were soooooo not her style..!

However, when a sudden, familiar scent and warmth filled the girl's senses, and strong, lithe arms wrapped around her small shoulders, Enju tensed, swearing she felt a cloud of smoke fly off the top of her head as her vision blurred, dizzy from the excitement, "T-Tetsu..!"

Hearing the nickname she'd only recently come up with, which she'd use only when in private, Kuroo's arms could only tighten around her as he pressed his still-red face against the cradle of her neck and shoulder, nuzzling the spot softly. Feeling her body physically start to relax under his nuzzling and firm embrace, he grinned against her shoulder as he felt a soft sigh escape her lips, as she finally started to respond. Pressing against his large form, and wrapping her small arms around his waist, the two just simply held each other for a few precious moments, just enjoying each other's company and using this time to heal from the day's stresses and needless worries...

Not releasing his grip on her, Kuroo seemed to almost purr as she rubbed soothing circles on his back, almost preventing him from responding. However, he knew he had to, so he begrudgingly pulled his head and body away from her, just enough to look her in the eyes lovingly. Raising a hand to stroke her warm cheek gently, Kuroo finally found his voice, speaking in an equally gentle tone, "If that was my gift, then that was officially the best birthday ever, my beautiful Phoenix~" Grinning his usual Cheshire-grin, Enju teasingly punched his chest, a small smirk tugging at her lips.

"Well, I'm glad it was worth the wait. Happy Birthday, Tetsu~" 

His grin softening to a more sincere one, Kuroo laced his finger's with Enju's, before they finally continued on their way to the station - hoping to catch the ride home in time.

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...Well. That happened. I just wanted to write a little short story to go with this pic, and I ended up writing damn near a one-shot. ;A; //shot

Ah well! Anyway, here's a belated birthday art for my favorite Volleyball dork and Captain, Kuroo Tetsurou! I hope Enju's kiss was worth the wait ;3

Kuroo Tetsurou (c) Haruichi Furudate
Enju Hakuoh (c) me!
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misakiicchi's avatar
very cute! :D that hairstyle is great too, i tried that one with mine and i didnt suit her lol ^^ 
your writing is great too!