Break up

"Kise Ryota!"

You scream his name on your phone, he went silent

Kuroo gave you a weird look as take a bite of his cake as you suddenly raise your voice. True, he might not be in the same course as you but he is currently helping you with chemistry and biology so you have no choice but to have a study lesson with him in a cafe when you and Kise started having a text argument.

"Do you know how childish you sound right now?"

You lower your voice, keeping your temper at bay

It wasn't like your any other light argument, this one was serious

"I'm serious (First name)"

You close your eyes and talk a deep breath, trying your best not to breakdown right here and now

"If you can't make it on my graduation, let's just break up"

Then hang up on you

Making you sigh in distress running your hands to your face.

"Hey man? You alright?"

Kuroo ask, giving you a worry look as he pointed out your drinks to take a sip.

You did take a sip of your drink before answering him.

"No"

You groan in frustration

"Why is that?"

He take another bit of his cake, looking at you then his phone time to time, probably waiting for his girlfriend to reply

"You have an argument with your boyfriend?"

You gave him a nod

"That dumbass is planning to break up with me"

You look away, heart hammering on your chest, you clench your fist under the table

Suddenly Kuroo choked on his cake, making you look back at him to see him taking a quick gulp of his drink?

"Really? That simp? breaking up with you? impossible!"

He said throwing his hand on the air, when he didn't heard you reply and look in you only to see you looking down avoiding his glaze

"Hey man"

You felt him tap your arm, making yo look at him as he lean on the table to tap you,

You look at him with teary eyes.

"He wants me to attend his graduation next week"

You started, looking up to keep your tears at bay

Kuroo just nod, waiting for you to continue

"I already talked about it a couple of times, during his second year till now. I even made a promise"

You blink, a single tear rolling down your cheeks but you quickly wipe it off using your sleeves, only to realize that the oversize sweatshirt you are wearing right now was actually Ryota's sweatshirt you manage to get from him

"I see, then what is this argument all about?"

Kuroo asked,

"Well"

You sniff, trying to hold back a sob

"I turn out it was at the same date of the important lecture next week"

You explain and Kuroo eyes widen

"Oh shit"

"Oh shit really, that was a whole day lecture and I can't and will not afford to miss it"

You added

"I tried talking to him about it but he just won't hear me out, he's so childish"

Your voice crack

"He kept on saying he'll break up with me if I can'y attend his graduation"

You explain,

You saw Kuroo nod for a moment, his hand resting on his chin as it seems like he was thinking for a moment, then he look at you.

"When was the last time you attended his game?"

You gave him a look, like wtf is he asking that all of a sudden

nevertheless you answer

"now that you ask"

You clear your throat, shifting from your seat

"I saw so busy I think the last time I the last time was during there game with Jabberwocks"

You recall, at least you manage to calm down now

"Why do you ask?"

Yet he seems to shrug you off,

"You told me they have a practice match with the other school last week monday right?"

You frown at him

"What are you getting at?"

"Just answer (annoying nickaname)"

You roll your eyes at him

"Yeah, what's the matter?"

"I don't know, but he still manage to walk you back home that day right?"

"Yes"

You answer, still looking at him with a frown

"Hey (Nickname)"

You meet his glaze as you look away for a moment looking out side the cafe only to see him looking seriously at you

"To be honest, this looks like you're being unfair at him"

You once again started frowning at him

"Unfair? I'm busy! You know how hard it is to be a med student just by looking at my state!"

You said, holding up your hand on your chest, one hand slamming on the table Kuroo only raise his brows at you, making you somehow pissed.

"Yeah right. But don't you think you're not giving Kise some consideration here? You know how hard it is to be a student athlete"

"It's not that hard"

You sat down

"Of course, for a sacking off manager like you back then in high school it was easy, plus the fact that your a top student after all in Class-7"

Somehow you're taken back by his boldness to say that with a straight face while touching his cake with the fork

"You know, I had the same problem with you last year'

He suddenly open up

"Unlike yours, who's two years older, i'm only a year older than my girlfriend"

You straighten yourself as you prepare to listen

"We had a fight the day before her graduation, almost the same case as yours, I have a very important exam that time remember? The day of her graduation was our finals"

You nod, remembering how problematic he is last year because of that.

"At first I thought she was really just being selfish and childish. But it turns out I was wrong"

"Why? is there any other reason other than that?"

You frown

He let out a chuckle,

"Well, it turns out it was important to her because we finally get to be on the same level"

You frown

"Same level? In college?"

"Yeah"

He smile

"Turns out she was really insecure about herself being a year younger than me, and graduating high school means we get to be in the same level, same stage."

You fell silent for a moment

"And if you are to ask me, I'm pretty sure Kise feels the same way (Nickname) I mean, you're smart, pretty, you have so many people chasing after you at your department but too bad I'm not interested in you. He's just afraid maybe you'll find someone much better, someone in the same stage as you. Someone like me but I'm seriously not interested on you"

"I'm sure he just want to be in a same level as you, don't you feel the same?"

He finished, taking a sip on his drinks before pointing out on of your answer

"That's wrong by the way"

You could only roll your eyes at him.

It's been a week, you tried your best to persuade Kise, even bother going to Kaijo only to get ignored, he was even giving you a shoulder and cold. It was as if you're a stranger.

And you had enough of this, he was being really cold about everything. You stood in the middle of the hallway holding your notes in one hand, the other holding your smartphone in which you are currently texting Ritsu-neesan because your boyfriend just won't reply to you.

You look at the text, she said that the ceremony would start in half an hour. Making bit your lips, the lecture would start in ten minutes. You look at your watch.

'Promise me you'll make it on my graduation (First name)-chii'

'I don't care (First name) all I'm asking you was to attend the graduation, that's all I'm asking (First name)-chii, nothing less nothing more'

'Turns out she was really insecure about herself being a year younger than me, and graduating high school means we get to be in the same level, same stage.'

'I'm pretty sure Kise feels the same way (Nickname)'

"Ah. Fuck this!"

You ruffle your hair and started walking out of the campus, people look at you at your sudden out burst.

Shit, you thought when you realize it would be 6 hours ride in order to arrive from Tokyo to Kanagawa. Making you realize just how much have you been taking Kise for granted for the past few months on just how long does he have to travel to see you.

"The train is the fastest way (Nick name)"

You turn around and saw Kuroo with a pudding head? That must be Kenma, his childhood friend that he seems to talk about just as much as his girlfriend.

You gave him a smile, mouthing him a thank you as you first went home to at least change and started searching for the train station, only to realize you're gonna get broke and miss your lecture. Still, because it's for your lovely boyfriend, it would be worth it.

​​​​​​​You are thirty minutes late

You know that

You don't have excuse, you're late. When you arrive you saw most of the students with their parents going home. His sister also inform you they already went home after Kise told them so, then eventually went off on his own.

Yet you know you shouldn't give up, grabbing your high heels towards the rooftop, you didn't even bother knocking when you reach there and open the door.

And you're right, he was there, looking at the sunset, one hand hidden on his pocket while his free hand which was holding his diploma holder resting on his shoulder.

Quietly, you close the door behind you. You take a look at the huge rooftop that seems nostalgic to you, this is the first time since college you are here anyways.

Then you found yourself beside him, but it seems like he doesn't even know you're there. One of your guess it that he's currently hearing the wind disinterested in anything you could tell just by the look on his face.

You bit your lip, looking at his features that seems to change for the last few months. You smile bitterly to yourself before hugging him by the side, making him snap out of his thoughts as he look down at you.

"(First name)-chii"

His voice was filled with shock, making you felt guilty as you hug him even tighter knowing once you look up at him you might shed a tear

"I'm sorry Ryota, I'm sorry for hurting you and taking you for granted for the last fee months. I'm really sorry, please forgive me"

Too late, you already started crying once you hug him.

"I'm sorry I'm late. I'm really sorry Ryota"

You cried, hugging him even tighter now that he won't reply.

Gently, you felt him untangle your embrace from him, making you sob thinking it you might be too late. As soon as he does, you felt your leg give in. Making you sit on the ground as you tried to wipe the endless tears running down your cheeks.

You sat there for a moment before you felt a hand on your cheeks,

"Baka, why are you crying (first name)-chii?"

You can't look at him, too busy crying as he tried to wipe your tears away.

"because I'm late and you're about to break up with me"

You look up to him, a face that would hunt him forever. You look so broken at the moment, runny nose, none stop tears, your body was shaking.

Before you know it, he pull you into a hug. Then he started crying too.

"I would never leave you (First name)-chii"

He suddenly sob

"I'm sorry for being selfish. For being childish. I'm really sorry"

He sob on your shoulder,

"What a crybaby"

You hiccup, backing him off to take a good look of his crying face just like yours.

You wipe his tears and give him a peck on the lips,

"You have nothing to be sorry about dear"

You smile at him

It took both of you to calm down almost an hour, even surprised to see the sun was still there. You both stood there watching sunset holding each other's hand with red nose. It was quite chilly for the fact that for the first time, you are wearing a yellow dress, but of course with matching your favorite yellow leather combat boots.

"I.."

He clear his throat

"I though you have an important lecture today"

He stated, avoiding an eye contact with you. You let a chuckle.

"I ditch it"

You replied making him look at you

"ssu?! You're kidding!"

"I did dumbass. Well I guess I could keep up?"

You shrug, squeezing his hand.

"This is what you want right? Nothing more, nothing less so might as well sacrifice this day for you"

You smile at him

But then he look away. You can see it in his eyes he has something to say. You took a deep breath.

"There should be a reason why you ask me here today right?"

You saw hum gulp, removing his hand from yours

then suddenly he face you and kneel in one one knee.

You gasp.

"(First name)-chii. I'm going to study in America"

You felt your heart skipped a beat when he pull put a velvet box

"So please marry me"

You smile at him and knee in front of him, hands reaching out to caress his face

"Ryota."

You give him a smile

"No"

You felt his smile drop.

"I know you're trying to propose to me officially this time, but I know that was because you're going away."

He avoided your glaze.

You take a hold of his hand containing the velvet small box.

"Why are you going to the states anyways? Don't you plan to be a pro basketball player?"

He shake his head

"Well I've been thinking about it for a while but I think I really want to become a pilot"

That made you look at him in awe

"So I think I'm going to stop playing after I graduate in college"

He added

"Well"

You kiss his hand, giving him a smile

"If that's what you want then fine. All I have to do is to wait right?"

You smile sheepishly at him, his heart skipped a beat and made him blush but then he started pouting.

"Awe come on, you can't be mad at me for rejecting you again. I did told you after graduation right?"

You chuckle

"But it's the forth time you rejected me"

He pout, leaning on his arm as you both stay on the cold ground, golden light highlighting your features as the sunset hits you.

"Awe, come here you big baby. Let me give you a hug"

Fun Fact

▪ The lecture was cancelled eventually that day, the prof had an emergency

▪ Want Kuroo's story?

▪ It was only 15 months study in the states, calm down

▪ It was 4 years to be a pilot? at least on my research

▪ 6 years in college to be a doctor

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