The gym was buzzing with energy after school. Sneakers were squeaking on the floor volleyballs were thudding in a rhythm and the Nekoma team was working together like a well-oiled machine.. Near the sidelines Kuroo Tetsurō was standing and leaning casually watching everything with a lot of focus.

He was not really playing,. He was paying attention to everything.

Kuroo started talking to Kenma Kozume. "Hey Kenma " he said, trying to sound casual.

Kenma did not even look up from his handheld console. "No " he said.

Kuroo was surprised. "I did not say anything yet " he said.

Kenma just kept playing his game. "You do not have to " he said. "If it is about the girl the answer is still no."

Kuroo let out a sigh and slumped a little. "Come on Kenma do not be like that " he said.

Yamamoto, who was playing on the court heard this. Snorted. "He has been at it since morning " he said.

Lev added, whispering loudly "It is like a radio."

Kuroo gave them a look before turning back to Kenma. "Listen, okay hear me out this time " he said. "I have been thinking about this a lot."

Kenma paused his game. Looked up at Kuroo. His eyes were dull. He was paying attention.

"You say that every time " Kenma said.

Kuroo was serious. "I mean it this time " he said. "I have improved I have thought about it I have even researched."

Kenma stared at him. "Researched what?" he asked.

Kuroo lowered his voice. "How to be a boyfriend " he said.

There was silence.

Then Kenma said, "Gross."

Kuroo clutched his chest. "That hurts, Kenma " he said.

Kenma told Kuroo not to call him that.

Kuroo kept talking. "It is true " he said. "I have been asking around I have been watching I have been taking notes."

Kenma muttered, "You have been asking me all the time."

Kuroo said, "You are her brother."

Kenma said, "By a months."

Kuroo said, "It still counts."

Kenma. Leaned back against the wall. "Why are you so persistent?" he asked.

Kuroo paused.

He did not joke around this time.

His eyes drifted towards the gym entrance, where the girl had been earlier.

"Because she is worth it " Kuroo said, his voice quieter.

Kenmas eyes narrowed a little.

"You are serious " he said.

Kuroo said, "I have always been serious."

Kenma said, "That is debatable."

Kuroo said, "Oi."

From the court Yaku called out "If you are done flirting with rejection Kuroo get here."

Kuroo shouted back "In a minute."

Then he lowered his voice again. "Kenma please just give me a chance I swear I will not mess this up."

Kenma studied Kuroo.

He really looked at him which was rare for Kenma.

Right now his eyes were sharp looking at every little move Kuroo made.

Kenma said, "You are annoying."

Kuroo said, "I know."

Kenma said, "You are loud."

Kuroo said, "That is also true."

Kenma said, "You stress me out."

Kuroo said, "Okay that one hurts a little."

Kenma said, "And you will not stop talking about the girl."

Kuroo said, "I can stop."

Kenma said, "You will not."

Kuroo said, "I will not."

Kenma sighed again this time longer like he was really tired from talking to Kuroo.

Kenma said, "You talk about her like she is some kind of prize."

Kuroo said, "That is not what I mean okay a little, but not in a weird way."

Kenma looked at him sharply.

Kuroo said, "Not in a way."

Kuroo raised his hands. "I like her a lot " he said.

Kenma did not say anything.

Kuroo leaned in a little his voice softer. "And I am not just saying that to get your approval I really want to do this right."

There was a pause.

Then Kenma said, "You had better."

Kuroo froze.

Kenma said, "Does not mean I approve."

Kuroo said, ". "

Kenma said, "It means I am not completely against it."

There was a beat.

Then Kuroos face lit up.

"Kenma you are the best " Kuroo said, excitedly.

Kenma said, "Do not hug me."

Kuroo had already grabbed him.

Kenma groaned as Kuroo hugged him. "I take it back I take it all back."

The team burst into laughter.

Lev whispered, "Did he just win?"

Yaku said, "Partial victory do not celebrate yet."