The swing

"You said the magic words- and I can't say no to you, Kitten." Kuroo chuckles as he covers us with the blanket, his eyes twinkling with mischief as they find my pants. "I- K-Kuroo!" I hiss softly as he lightly lifts my hips up, tugging my pants down- they didn't go far considering I was straddling his lap, but he did manage to tug them halfway down my thighs. "Oh, no- you want it, I know it. You just hold on tight, bite and scratch if you need to- and enjoy." Kuroo purrs, sliding his hand down between us as I feel his pants shift also. "Of course, you can control the pace- just go nice and slow, Baby Girl. I'd prefer it if you did- I want to enjoy you." Kuroo whispers as I feel his cock stroking between my wet lips. My face burns as I bury it as deep as I can in his chest, wrapping my arms tightly around his torso- oh, I wanted him. I really did- but my gramps was awake and I had no clue where he was, what he was doing. I knew that it'd be hard to be quiet- I was already struggling and he was only stroking his cock between my lips. "Come on, Kitten… ride your daddy's cock like you know you want to…" Kuroo whispers ever so softly in my ear, lazily dragging his tip to my entrance.

"Show me just how much you love and appreciate me by riding me nice and slow, take all the love and appreciation I give back and quietly enjoy it." Kuroo whispers in my ear and I shudder, a thrill shooting through me- fuck it. I was really aroused and happy- the thought of being caught and getting punished was giving me a thrill, too. "That's it… lower yourself on this cock, give into those arms wrapping around you…" Kuroo groans ever so softly as I slowly, carefully slide his cock into my dripping wet heat, feeling him fill and stretch me. "Oh… ohoho… that feels good, you're so fucking tight… fuck…" Kuroo groans breathlessly as he shudders, his head rolling back. "You're so tight it almost hurts…" Kuroo chuckles softly, pressing his lips tightly together as I get him halfway inside of me. I watch his eyes light up with bliss, holding my breath as I feel my heart pounding and my pussy throbbing on him. Kuroo sucks in a deep hissing breath, shaking as I completely get him in. I let out a soft moan, clinging tightly to him as I pressed my full body into him. "Gently, okay? Yeah? Grab my hands… Just like that." Kuroo whispers softly, sliding his hands to mine as we twine our fingers together.

"Look me in the eye..." Kuroo whispers and I peek up at him, seeing him look at me with that fiery hot gaze. "Just relax…" Kuroo whispers softly and I give into him, slowly exhaling- though he gently rolls his hips into me, disguising it by rocking the bench. I suck in a soft breath as he lets out a light breathy moan, my body tingling with delight as his eyes glaze with bliss. "You're so sexy- god, I love you even more…" Kuroo whispers breathlessly, retracting his hips as the swing rocks back and I slowly exhale. He rolls his hips back in as the swing rocks forward, another light and breathless moan escaping him as I inhale. "God, I love you so much, I love you so much- that's it, baby. Just enjoy it… breath…" Kuroo whispers, my chest feeling light as I stare into his passionate, loving gaze. "God, you're the best thing that's ever happened to me… you're so fucking cute…" Kuroo whispers, keeping his pace with the swing as the pleasure slowly builds up inside me. Kuroo lets out soft moans and gasps, making me tingle and giving me thrills as his eyes turn soft and sensitive. "I love you so much… You make my heart race so much, Kitten…" Kuroo whispers, his cock throbbing deep inside me.

"How am I ever supposed to get used to feeling you in my arms, holding you this close, having you impaled on me like that… I'm so glad you like my cock, Kitten, because I couldn't live without sharing this with you." Kuroo breaths quietly and I shudder lightly, letting out a quiet moan as my eyes flutter closed. "Look me in the eye baby- yeah, that's what I like to see." Kuroo groans softly as I barely manage to pry my eyes open, my breath coming in light pants as the pleasure builds. "Cum with me… I want it to be more than desire… I want it to be desire, passion, everything. I want… baby… yes, be mine…" Kuroo whispers, beginning to pant softly as he moves faster, deeper- "Yeah, you look so beautiful, so beautiful- now cum with me, cum with me- oh fuck…" Kuroo whispers, beginning to pant and moan as his eyes light up with ecstasy. "I'm cumming- I want you to cum with me; but not until you're ready- not until you're ready… oh, yeah- Mm, mm!" Kuroo whispers, pressing his lips tightly together as I feel myself teetering on the edge. "Fuck…" Kuroo groans as I slip, losing myself in the bliss that is his heat, his love, his ecstasy, squeezing his hands tight as he begins rocking consistently into me.

"Yes, yes- Ah~ ah, ah, Chibi-chan~ you're really making me feel amazing… no, still feels good, oh-" Kuroo moans quietly, his eyes alight with bliss as I feel him start spraying his seed inside of me, eliciting soft, desperate moans from me. "Oh, you're so sexy, you're so sexy- can you feel my cum flowing into you, Chibi-chan~" Kuroo whispers softly and I shiver, nodding my head as I press my hips down on him, burying him as deep as I can. "This mess is proof of our love for each other." Kuroo whispers and I pull him down, giving him a soft and sweet chaste kiss. "Oh, baby- you're so perfect. I love you." Kuroo says softly, sliding his hands from mine and pulling my hips up and off of him. "I love you so much, baby." Kuroo says, pulling my pants back up before grabbing the back of my head, peppering my lips with soft and sweet chaste kisses. "So much…" He whispers, giving me one final lingering chaste kiss. "God, shortcake. You really know how to mess with my brain, don't you? Making me feel so lucky, a guy couldn't be as lucky as me. Never ever- and I, for one, like it that way." Kuroo chuckles, discreetly reaching under me and fixing his pants as he gives me a big happy smile.

"Silly Kurooster… it's not like I have a thingamajig in my pocket that messes specifically with your brain." I pant softly, making Kuroo chuckle as he cups my heat through my pants. "No, but you do have a magic contraption that constantly messes with my brain and makes me into a big horny rooster." Kuroo whispers, making me giggle as I look up at him with a mischievous smile. "So you admit you're a horny rooster?" I tease lightly, making Kuroo snort as his lips curl into a grin. "What is it that you Americans say? I plead the 5th?" Kuroo says, making me laugh heartily as I lay my head against his chest. "I'm not that special." I say softly, Kuroo shaking his head and cupping my chin. "If I get to spend everyday with you, I'll be the happiest man on the planet. Hey, come here, just like that- you gotta get those cuddles, right? Get those cuddles that you deserve. I could never get enough of you, your sweet embrace, that sweet scent you got there… it's intoxicating, let me tell you." Kuroo says, pushing me snugly to sit on his lap as he leans back on the bench and gently pulling me to lay down on him. I curl up around him, feeling my cheeks lightly burn as he settles down on the bench.

"I mean… you know you're my shortcake, so… don't get it twisted, okay? You gotta understand, when I say you're special, I mean it. Nothing less will do than you." Kuroo says, leaning down and peppering sweet kisses all over my face. "You deserve every kiss, you know that? Every single kiss. My love is yours to take, I really can't get enough of you. With every passing thought, you become bigger in my heart and mind, even more of a necessity… you're so much more than 'want' at this point. Come on, Kitten- what's it going to take for you to feel special, loved, spoiled… that's all I want- that's all I need. My baby is all I care for; I'd be more than content, I'd be the happiest man in the world if you were happy, carefree and safe as long as you live. I could never wish for nothing more for my special girl." Kuroo says, making me feel bubbly as I give him a sweet smile. "That's some mighty big sweet talk for someone who just stuffed me full of their cum." I whisper, making Kuroo laugh as I relax into his comforting heat. "Okay, okay- rest, now. I'll keep you and True Beauty safe, so you can rest easy in my arms, okay?" He says and I hum, closing my eyes and instantly dozing off in his arms.

Kuroo was humming softly, rocking the swing gently back and forth as he gently stroked my hair- "Okay, I think she's awake now. You can pester her a bit." Kuroo chuckles as he stops swinging and I stir lightly, burying myself tighter into his chest- though True Beauty blows on my shoulder, beginning to sniff me. "Mm… morn…" I mumble softly, lazily reaching over my shoulder and stroking her snout. She huffs, dipping her head down and lightly nudging my back. "Mm? What is it, girl?" I hum as I blink open my eyes and slowly turn back to look at her. She nips the blanket, pulling it off of me and swinging her head up and down. "I swear, you are the most spoiled horse in the world. You're so lucky I love you." I laugh as I lazily rub my eye, sliding off of Kuroo's lap and stumbling to my feet. I take the fluffy blanket from her mouth and she blows excitedly as I round to her side, tossing the big blanket over her shoulders and draping it evenly over her back. "There, is that better?" I ask as I round to her front, softly stroking her neck as she nickers happily. "That's what I thought- I should've named you Spoiled Rotten instead of True Beauty." I snort, making Kuroo laugh as I sit next to him on the bench.

"She's been trying to bother you the past hour- just so you would give her that blanket?" Kuroo asks, wrapping his arm around my shoulders and pulling me into his side. "Mhm. Telling you, she's so spoiled- she's like a princess or something, she acts so stuck up sometimes." I say as she happily trots away, showing off the lime green blanket. "Was she like, cold or something?" Kuroo asks and I snort, gesturing to the horse as she bounces her head up and down. "Not at all- she just fancied it and wanted to wear it. She'll trot around with that thing on her back for god knows how long before she gets sick of it and bucks it off. She's demonstrating it for us now- 'oh, look at me, I'm the queen of England. Bravo, jolly good lad. Tip tip tally ho.' It looks wonderful, Beauty. It suits you marvelously." I tease as I give her a round of applause, making Kuroo laugh as he joins in. "Wow, that horse is something else." Kuroo says, making me snort as I look up at him. "What'd I tell you? She's spoiled rotten, but I love her. She's a big old goofball at heart." I say, True Beauty whinnying softly at me. "Oh, sorry~ you have my full undivided attention now. Carry on." I mock her, turning back to her as Kuroo laughs harder.

"How long have you been watching her tapdance?" Arthur asks as he comes out to the back porch, Kuroo and I watching True Beauty as she proudly struts her stuff. "Um, half an hour?" Kuroo estimates as Arthur comes over and collapses on the other side of the bench. "God, she's so spoiled." Arthur says, making me snort as I nod. "That's what I've been saying- and people say I've got spunk." I say, gesturing to the horse as she does a quick spin, bobbing her head. "What the heck even is that? It's like she's pretending on a runway; actually, Kuroo and I made a game out of it. Horse charades- try to figure out what the fuck this horse is doing, more like." I say, Kuroo setting his elbow on the arm of the bench, perching his chin in the palm of his hand. "She's being a huge goofball is what she's doing." Arthur says and I crack a smile, nodding my head. "That's my best guess, you'll have to try something different if you're joining our game of horse charades." I say, Arthur snorting as he sits back, crossing his arms. "What the hell is Beaut doing?" Suna asks as he and Kozu step onto the porch. "Playing horse charades." Arthur says, Suna furrowing his eyebrows as he comes over.

"Can you teach a horse to play charades?" Suna says as he rounds behind the bench, perching his chin on my head and wrapping his arms around my shoulders. "She's doing a pretty good job isn't she? I taught her well." Kuroo says, making Arthur and I laugh as Kozu squeezes between me and Arthur, taking my hand. "We have no clue what she's doing, we just made it into a game of charades and have been coming up with what she could be doing. In reality, she's just being a big goofball and is proudly showing off her latest fashion, the lime green blanket." I say, making Suna snort as Kozu hums. "She's like a bull, chasing the red flag as the dude spins it in a circle." Kozu says, making me laugh- it really was like she was doing that. "That's a really good one." I giggle and he smiles, gently squeezing my hand. "What the heck is she doing?" My grandpa mumbles as he comes out onto the back porch, seeming genuinely confused. "Playing horse charades." We all say together and he purses his lips, slowly nodding his head. "Well, I say she's acting like a big goofball." Gramps says, crossing his arms as I grin. "That's my guess- try again." I say, making him chuckle as he grins.

"I dunno honey, what do you think she's doing?" Gramps asks grams as she makes a horrified face, looking at the horse. "Tearing up the grass is what it looks like!" She cries out, shaking her head and groaning softly. "Oop- you better stop, Beaut, or else grams is gonna chase you like a bull with no horns." I say, the horse snorting as she stops in her tracks. "Oh my- when is your friend going to have the stall ready? No offense, sweetie, but this place is no good for a horse. Look at her going stir crazy, she'll tear the place up before you know it." My grandma sighs as True Beauty trots over to me, nudging her head into my stomach. "You know, I should probably give her a call. If you want, you can check if she left a voicemail on the answering machine." I say as I stroke Beauty's snout, though she just blows at me and nudges me again. "Oh my- what now?" I sigh as I stand up, though she nips my shirt and starts tugging it lightly. "You're not getting my shirt, too. You already got my blanket." I sigh, prying my shirt from her teeth as she whinnies. "Maybe she wants to go out for a ride?" My grandpa says, making me pause as I purse my lips, turning to True Beauty.

"What, is that what this is? You had fun last night and you want to go for a run again?" I ask and she blows excitedly, bowing her head up and down. "Mm, let me make a call first, Mk? Then we'll see about taking you up to the airport for the ride of a lifetime." I say, True Beauty blowing again and trotting off. "Hurry, while she's still patient, someone give me their phone. Arthur, look up Cargo shipments for a horse." I say, Kuroo offering me his phone as Arthur nods. Suna was busy recording the horse's antics and Kozu was playing a game on his; I dial a number on Kuroo's phone, walking to the side though I keep an eye on True Beauty. "Yello? Assuming this is you, Kiki." Misaki says as she answers the phone, making me smile. "You got me. Are we still good for that?" I ask and she hums affirmatively, hearing something rustle on her end. "I'm just doing some last minute final touches, if you get her down here I can have it ready for her by the time she arrives, just let me know and everything." Misaki says and I smile, nodding my head. "Wonderful, I owe you big time Misaki. I'll have Arthur get a hold of you with the details and funding." I say before I hang up, True Beauty whinnying softly.

"Ready to go, Girly?" I ask as I stroke True Beauty's mane, holding onto the reins as I guide her out front. "Are you really going to ride her there?" Kozu asks anxiously and I shrug as she blows excitedly. "Well, I mean, I have no other way to get her there, she's trained and certified. It's just easier than fitting her in the back of Grams van- and less messy." I say and he slowly nods, gramps loading the last of the hay bales into the back of the van. "Not so sure about that, but… it is easier. Maybe I should invest in a trailer." Gramps mumbles, clapping his hands and wiping them off on his pants. "Well, the flight is leaving soon so we better book it." Arthur says, tapping his phone as I nod, grabbing onto the horn of True Beauty's saddle. "Upsy daisy." I grunt as I pull myself up, settling down and getting myself properly positioned and prepared for her power. "She can go 40 easy, but nothing more." I say and Arthur hums as he heads to the Fusion. "Faster than your Grams van, but not too fast. Got it." Arthur says, making my Gram scoff as she hops into her van. Everyone loads up into their respective vehicles as I gently stroke True Beauty as she gets antsy, bucking her head up and down.

"I know Beaut, we'll be going in a sec. Cars can't take off like you do, I want to see them off first. Think of it as a handicap headstart." I say and True Beauty sighs, toeing at the ground as I smile. "Meet you there!" Arthur calls as he starts driving ahead, Grams following behind him in her van. "Okay, you ready girl?" I ask and True Beauty blows excitedly, jutting her head up and down. "Me too." I say, taking the reins and tapping the stirrups into her sides. "Go!" I say and she immediately takes off, thundering across the ground like a bat out of hell. I laugh giddily as I lead her out to the road, keeping her close to the edge as she gallops after Arthur in the distance. "We can catch up, huh girl?" I called, the wind was flying in my hair, a smile spreading over my face- she whinnies at the top of her lungs, beginning to sprint and making me laugh. We passed Arthur in a heartbeat, dashing through the empty back roads we decided to take. She was big and powerful- she was like the loudest of thunder on a stormy night, golf ball sized hail against the glass- and boy, was she as quick as lightning, too. She ran like her freedom depended on it, like she was running home- and maybe she was.

"Woah, easy, easy." I say as I pull gently on the reins, True Beauty coming to a stop and panting as she steps around, still excited from her workout. "Calm down, girl. You'll get to run free later." I say, gently stroking her neck as she blows, settling down as she glances around. "We have to wait for the others before we go on ahead, only Arthur knows where we're waiting for this guy. Let's go sit over there, that way we're not in anyone's way." I say, gently flicking the reins as she begins to slowly trot forward, letting me guide her away from the staring eyes of people at the airport- it must be quite the sight, a petite teenage Japanese girl on top of a mountain of a horse. I gently stroke her as we wait for Arthur, though she sighs as she lightly paws at the ground. "Give it a minute, Beaut. He's a slowpoke, but not everyone can compare to your speed." I say and she bounces her head up and down, shaking her head excitedly as if she was showing off. "Woahhh, mom! Mom look, it's a horse! So cool- it's huge!" A boy says as he comes over, a huge grin on his face as he tugs his mother over. "Her name is True Beauty, she's a Friesian." I say as I hop off of her back, still holding tight to her reins.

"A… Friesian?" The little boy asks as I come to her front, gently stroking her snout as she bows her head lightly. "Mhm, that's her breed of horse. They originate from the Netherlands, they're known for being a powerful, agile and elegant breed. In old times, knights in armor would use them to charge into battle; they've almost gone extinct a few times. Nowadays their population has been building up, though they're still an endangered species." I say, the boy's eyes lighting up as his jaw slightly drops. "She is quite the beauty. You say they're endangered?" His mother asks, looking over Beaut as I offer her a smile, nodding my head. "Yes, I actually rescued True Beauty from a breeding program. It's not uncommon for horse abuse and extortion to go unnoticed since it doesn't get much representation or coverage but… True Beauty here still has all her wild spirit, she's really a big spoiled goofball now." I say, the boy hesitantly taking a step forward and glancing at me. "Can I pet her?" He asks shyly, making me smile as I gently pat Beauty's shoulder. "Oh, she'd absolutely love that. Just be careful with her ears, she doesn't like them touched." I say as True Beauty dips her head down, the boy petting her.

"Wahh, she's so soft- she's like a big puppy!" The boy says as he looks up at her with wonder and astonishment. "That would be accurate, you'd be surprised with how alike dogs and horses are in a sense. True Beauty loves rolling in the mud, can't get enough of it- she loves running around and making a huge ruckus, too." I say, the boy smiling widely as he pats her shoulder- he was about 10, so his head reached her shoulder. "Our dalmatian, his name is Spot, can't get enough of rolling in the mud. He always comes in and shakes it off all over the house, mom gets mad at him all the time for it." The boy says, making me laugh as I imagine the mess the dalmatian must make. "Beaut can't really come in the house, but I guess we're lucky about that because she'd tear the place apart." I say, seeming to confuse the boy as he peeks at me from under her neck. "If she can't come inside, then where does she stay?" He asks and I stroke True Beauty as I see Arthur and Gram in the distance. "She stays in the barn, right now she's going to a new barn- I'm hoping to give her a better home since she might have a baby on the way." I say, the boy's jaw dropping as he looks at her stomach.

"No way! She's pregnant?! I couldn't even tell!" The boy says, making me laugh softly as I itch the back of my neck. "Well, we don't even know if she's pregnant. This is the optimum time to move her so we can get her to a bigger area where she can raise her baby in peace, that way no one tries to take the baby and sell it." I say, the boy tilting his head and furrowing his eyebrows. "Why would they sell the baby?" He asks and I shrug, stroking Beaut's shoulder as Arthur and Gram park beside us. "They're endangered species, so they're very rare on the market- people will sell the babies so they can be milled into the market for all kinds of things. Some are trained, some are sent into breeding programs… I hope to make sure that Beauty and her baby get to live a happy life as a family." I say, the boy nodding his head as the others hop out of their cars. "Um, I know this is probably a lot to ask but… can I get on her saddle and take a picture? I want to show my friends that I met a huge horse, they'll never believe me if I don't have proof!" The boy asks, making me laugh as I move to his side. "Do you know how to get on a horse?" I ask, though the boy shakes his head and offers me a sheepish smile.

"Okay, first, you want to grab the horn, it's this thing, then you want to put your left foot in this stirrup- that's this thing here. Then you pull yourself up into the seat, go on, I'll make sure you don't fall." I say as I point to the areas and help him up onto True Beauty's saddle. "Woahhh, this is so cool!" The boy gushes as I gently stroke Beaut, making sure that she doesn't try taking off and holding tight onto her reins. "Mom! Mom, hurry, take a picture! I can't wait to show Sam, he's gonna be so jealous!" The boy says as the mother pulls out her phone, the boy lifting up a peace sign and smiling real wide at the camera. "I can't believe you actually rode her here, I feel like… crazy on top of her and she's not even moving!" The boy gushes, a big smile on his face as his mom records him on the horse. "She makes you feel powerful, doesn't she? You should see her moving, she sounds like thunder." I say, the boy groaning happily as his smile widens even more if possible. "That's so friggin' cool, I wish I could see!" The boy says, making me smile as Arthur comes over with the trio. "Well, we gotta get her to the plane. He can come watch." Arthur says and I nod, Kuroo helping the boy down.

"You ready?" I ask, the boy nodding enthusiastically from the side as he practically bouncing on the balls of his feet. "She's gonna go fast, right?" The boy asks excitedly, making me smile as I stroke True Beauty's neck. "She can go as fast as a car, maybe even faster. She's not meant for speed though, she's meant for power." I say as Arthur arrived where I was supposed to bring True Beauty. "Okay, it's almost time." I say, the boy nodding excitedly as he backs up, watching intently as he pumps his hands excitedly. "Ready, girl?" I ask, stroking Beaut's neck as she throws her head up and down, blowing excitedly. "Okay… we're going now!" I chime as Arthur waves his hand to us, tapping the stirrups into True Beauty's sides. "Go!" I say and she takes off like a lightning bolt, thundering across the pavement as the boy cheers excitedly. We don't run very far, but True Beauty seemed more than happy to put on a show of sprinting across the concrete towards her shipping container. She comes to a stop in front of Arthur, panting through her nose and pawing anxiously at the ground. "Well, aren't you a beauty?" The caretaker says as I dismount her, getting everything sorted out.

"She's off to a better home, now." Arthur says as he drives us to the exit of the field, Grams drives behind us. "Mhm. A new beginning." I say, staring out the window with my arm perched against the glass. "What about the other one, the male?" Arthur asks and I shrug, rubbing the back of my neck. "Well, regardless he's in good hands. They forced him on Beaut so there's no telling if they still have that bond, especially if she was forced twice." I say and Arthur hums affirmatively, though I get a tingling feeling. "Watch it." I say as we drive out the gate, though as we exit someone jumps in front of the car- Arthur stops, barely managing to miss the person as they slam their hands on the hood. It was Xavier, panting and searching the car as he leaned against the hood. "I got this, stay in the car." I say as I step out, closing the door behind me. "Where is she?" Xavier pants and I shrug my shoulders, stuffing my hands in my pockets. "Hello to you, too." I say, noticing he was walking with a limp and had a few visible bruises. "Where is she?" He croaks and I slowly walk forward as he leans against the hood of the car. "I'll be damned if I tell you." I say simply and he scowls, glaring at me.

"You know how much I was going to make off that horse? Hundreds of thousands, Kimiko. We can make hundreds of thousands off of those babies- you know how much that is? Do you know how hard it was to find a pure blooded stallion with fantastic lines like hers? That foal will be worth millions if trained and raised properly." Xavier hisses and I raise an eyebrow at him, not even phased by his words. "I care why?" I ask, Xavier roughly grabbing my shoulder and shaking it. "That's millions of dollars if we breed her more than once! If we keep that bloodline, we can become billionaires in no time! The market is starved for pure, powerful blood like hers! I paid more than 600,000 for Dark Chocolate! If we breed them, sell the foals- the money will come flooding in! They're pure bloods, untouched, trained- they're worth so much!" Xavier says, though I yank myself away from him and pin him with a glare. "They're not cash cows; They're living, breathing beings with thoughts and feelings- I'm not putting Beauty through that again. Never again. If you think that you're getting Beauty or that foal, you got another thing coming, Xavier." I say firmly, Xavier yanking his hand back like he had been burned by fire.

"Do you not understand how much money that is?! Are you insane?! How can you not see how much cash you're just sitting on, waiting to be claimed?!" Xavier yells at me and I just shrug, feeling bored by his words. "I don't care, I'm not using her like that no matter what the price tag is. I could be offered all the money in the world and I'd still say no. I will not put her through that again." I say, turning to step back in the car, though I hear something rustle. "Tell me where she is." Xavier says and I glance over my shoulder, seeing he was pointing a gun at me. "She's gone." I say simply, stopping in my tracks and just watching him. Arthur engaged the door locks to keep the trio in, which is good because we didn't need any collateral. "Get her back." Xavier says and I slowly turn to him, shaking my head. "I don't think you understand, she's gone- it's impossible to bring her back, because I won't be bringing her back. You can kill me, but she'll still go to my trusted friend and you'll never see her again." I say, Xavier pressing his lips tightly together and tightening his grip on the gun. "You don't understand, Kimiko. I need that fucking horse." Xavier says and I shrug, lightly kicking my foot.

"That isn't my problem. I hear the markets pretty thin, but maybe if you're lucky you'll find a horse half as nice and you'll be able to extort them instead." I say, my voice calm and collected, apathetic to the situation. "You don't fucking understand, Kimiko- I need the cash. I need it- I'm in some pretty bad debt, they're gonna kill me if I don't make that money. I already got the cash in advance for that foal, it was gonna pay it all off and have some to spare." Xavier says, his voice trembling as his hand shakes. "Doesn't it suck when your life comes with a price tag? I still don't understand how that's my problem, though- I mean, you knew I was going to find out sooner or later. You knew what you were getting into- it would've happened sooner or later. I was never going to give you full custody of her, she was never going to be really yours- I'm no fool, Xavier. You aren't either, you know that if you pull that trigger, nothing changes. You'll still be in debt, you'll still be without that horse, the only difference is that you'll have blood on your hands and teeth out for your blood. You know they won't make it quick, either- they'll make it nice and slow, painful for sure." I say, Xavier swallowing thickly as I snort.

"Judas especially likes to see the pain in your eyes, you know- that'll only get her more excited. Oh, if you try to run, Arthur will ruin your life in a social aspect. You'll never be able to get a job, a home- you'll be begging for your meals beside the road. My Gramps… well, you know him. He'll hunt you down till the ends of the earth if you pull that trigger, he won't think twice about doing the same to you." I say, Xavier begins to bite his bottom lip anxiously. "So, tell me, is it really worth pulling the trigger? Are you really going to have that blood on your hands when you can just get over it and move on?" I ask and he slowly lowers the gun, pressing his lips tightly together. "It really does suck that you're in debt, but you're excommunicado from the Hellraisers now. That means no protection, no help… but, that doesn't mean you don't hold value. If you need money that bad… I might be willing to buy Dark Chocolate for a good chunk of money. You think it over and come at me with a decent price- don't even think of jacking it up, either. I'm not sure I even want him, I'm only willing because of the kindness you showed me… even if it was fake." I say, heading back into the car as he slowly nods.

"How the fuck were you that calm with a gun pointed at you?" Suna hisses softly, Arthur driving away with Grams right behind us. "He wasn't gonna shoot." I say, pulling my seatbelt on as Kozu takes my free hand, squeezing it tight- he was pale. "How did you know?" Kuroo asks, seeming a bit shocked himself as I gently push Suna back so he isn't twisted to look at me over his seat. "Well, first off, he didn't have his safety off, his finger wasn't on the trigger and he knew he'd regret it. He was desperate, but not enough to kill." I say, Arthur snorting as he pulls to a stop for a light. "Then why bring a gun?" Kozu mumbles, Arthur turning back to me and raising an eyebrow. "I assume it will scare me, though it obviously didn't work. Best thing to do in that situation was stay calm and call him on his bluff- he's in some pretty bad debt, apparently. That's his problem, I made it perfectly clear to him that killing me held no benefit but putting a bigger target on his back and that he was excommunicado; which means we aren't helping him or offering him protection. I did however tell him if he was that desperate, I would be willing to buy Dark Chocolate." I say, Arthur turning back to the road and humming softly.

"Don't worry, I told him no bullshit. Made it pretty obvious I wasn't that interested, that he should keep it reasonable since I was on the fence about it. He'll come to me with a price and I'll have him appraised before anything." I say and Arthur nods, tapping his fingers on the steering wheel. "Not too keen on helping you, but I'll be spoiling you pretty handsomely I'm supposing?" Arthur asks and I snort, stretching out my legs. "Apparently his buying price was more than 600,000… but if this horse is still on good terms with True Beauty, we'll have something going for her back home." I mumble, laying my head back against the headrest and blowing out a slow breath. "Mm… including today, 3 more days… we can do the vlog tomorrow, um… Arthur, can we talk later?" I ask and he spares a glance back at me, humming as I shrug my shoulders. "Sure." He mumbles and I nod as he keeps driving. "Still can't believe you were so calm with a gun pointed at you. You weren't even fazed." Suna says and I crack a smile, closing my eyes. "I've got a good life going for me so far… defending something I full heartedly believe in wouldn't be a bad way to go." I say, Kozu squeezing my hand lightly.

"What's up?" Arthur asks as he sits beside me on the back porch, lightly kicking the swing. "Um… about that… no. I know I said yes… but I lied. I wouldn't be okay with that, I uh… I don't want to give up Kuroo." I say, Arthur slowly turning to me and looking me in the eyes as I turn and stare right back. "What about Toru?" Arthur asks and I itch the back of my neck lightly, shrugging my shoulders. "That uh… Actually, we're just secretly pretending to date until the end of the school year on the down low so his fangirls chill. I haven't been able to talk the details out with him so I don't know if it's okay to go around telling everyone…" I say and Arthur purses his lips, slowly nodding his head. "That makes a lot more sense." He chuckles, turning to look ahead and taking a deep breath. "Are you upset?" I ask and he slowly exhales, his lips curling into a smile. "Mm, not really. I'm actually kind of relieved if I'm honest, it's a bit surprising to say the least… I mean, I expected you to say yes and follow through, even if it hurt you… even if it meant you fell apart or kind of just went on like you do sometimes... But…" Arthur chuckles, rubbing the back of his neck and offering me a sheepish smile.

"You actually told me no, that's the last thing I expected. Not that I'm upset or anything, it's just surprising. I'm more surprised than upset, which makes it even more surprising. I'm actually even a bit touched or proud… I mean, you told me no. That must mean you really care for him, but… you told me yes in the first place, so I know you care about me a lot, too." Arthur says, kicking back on the bench and stretching his legs out. "It's kind of why I hesitated telling you in the first place- I knew you'd jump into action for me without even considering your own wellbeing. You'd let him go for me, you'd hide how hurt you were, you'd avoid us and well… I wouldn't know. I'd worry about you… I did worry about you actually, I worried about you a lot. I didn't even try anything with him, I mean, I told him that I liked him but… he said no, too. He was pretty blunt that you were his one and only, which I expected. I was kind of hurt but relieved by it- he's really cool, honest, straight forward and devoted. He didn't even consider me, but he meant no offense by it- he actually apologized and told me straight out he loves you and that he literally couldn't." Arthur snorts as his smile spreads, lightly rocking us.

"It stung quite a bit- but I was happy for you because he just told me straight out that it was a no because he loved you too much. He didn't tell me that I wasn't enough or enough- it's just he's that devoted to you. It's actually really sweet when I think about it, he did seem to sympathize with me but he cared too much for you. He let me down easy in his own way, didn't yell at me or got mad- he just shut me down straight off the bat." Arthur says and I slowly nod, not knowing what to say. "I figure since you're telling me no, he got to you too- and that makes me kinda happy. Knowing that you're actually putting your foot down and telling me no- I don't know what he did but… I don't think it was that easy to convince you, but he did." Arthur says and I snort softly, laying my head back. "Oh, you know- he just told me he'd pester and annoy the ever loving hell out of me until I told you no, that it was a waste of everyone's time and that it was more pain that it was worth saying yes- he actually had a pretty solid argument there, very convincing." I say lightly, making Arthur laugh as his lips spread into an easy smile. "You know what… okay. I mean, really-" Arthur says, taking a deep breath and blowing it out.

"I'm sure he said a whole lot more than that, considering it wormed its way into your stubborn heart enough that you told me no- even though you would full well tell me yes and follow through no matter how much it hurt you." Arthur says, reaching over and lightly patting my shoulder. "That means a lot to me, not only as your friend is happy that you found someone you're willing to say no to me over- but also as someone who likes the guy you love. I'm okay with taking no for an answer- because I know you two will be really happy and good for each other. Seeing you happy… that matters more to me than any silly feelings I might have. I mean, it's just a silly crush over a simple kiss after all. I'm sure I'll have some mind blowing sex with someone else and bam, I'll be good." Arthur says, flashing me a genuine smile and making me laugh. "Okay, ew- TMI. I'm really happy that you're okay with it… I mean, the last thing I want to do is hurt you, but it was really tearing me apart and fucking with me. I mean, I even lied and told you that I was okay- even when I really fucking wasn't okay. I know I'm probably a shitty friend, being so selfish…" I mumble though Arthur shakes his head, looking away.

"Nah, you're not being selfish- you're being honest with me and telling me you're not okay with it. That's more than I could ask for- it's not like you're telling me to never look at him again and calling off our friendship- that's halfly what I expected before we had an actual honest conversation on the subject. Besides, if you're selfish for telling me the truth and having a civil conversation with me… I'm a shitty ass person for developing a crush on someone you love and actually asking you for a chance. If we're both in the wrong here, then we deserve each other- don't worry, I won't try anything. I'll just admire my eye candy." Arthur says and I crack a smile, bumping my shoulder into his. "I don't know, you might need to buy a ten foot pole- kidding, I'd never do that. No matter what, you're my best friend first. I'm sure we can come to some sort of an agreement where you live vicariously through me and we fangirl over his hot abs and how good of a kisser he is." I joke, making Arthur groan as he fans himself. "God, his kiss- what the heck is even up with that?" Arthur says, making me laugh giddily as I nod. "I know- right where you want him, how you need him." I say and Arthur turns to me, nodding enthusiastically.

"Oh my god, yes- like, teach me your ways, master! Give me a tongue lashing or two." Arthur gushes, making me smile even wider as I nod with him. "Yes! I swear, he's so good at it- it's like… wow. I can understand why you got a crush from one kiss." I sigh softly, an easy smile spreading over my face as Arthur grins at me. "I can't believe we're such good friends that we're bonding over a guy you like by fangirling over him together. That's like… next level friendship right there. What next, are you gonna ask me for sex advice?" Arthur teases, making me grin as I bite my bottom lip. "Actually… we kind of had a bonding moment together where he mentioned that we would be missing out on the angry makeup sex- I mean, yeah, we bicker and he annoys the ever loving hell out of me but… we never really full out fight. At least, he's never been angry at me and I've never been angry with him. I proposed I try pissing him off on purpose and well… you're the expert at taunting and pissing people off." I admit, making Arthur laugh at the top of his lungs as he doubles over. "Oh my- oh my fucking god! Really?! Really! Me?! You came- oh my god!" Arthur laughs hysterically, clutching onto his stomach.

"I can't believe- oh my god, this is comic gold! Don't get me wrong, I'm touched- I'm happy to help, but I cannot believe you actually came to me for that! Kiki- you do realize you came to me for advice on, well, you know." Arthur laughs, making my cheeks burn as I give him a sheepish smile. "You're the expert, so…" I say, waiting for him to regain his composure as he loses his shit with laughter. "Okay, okay- tell me you at least got me something to go on." Arthur chuckles when he finally settles down and I shrug. "He told me that he's very possessive of me. Suna and Kozu are the only exceptions; when he sees me being flirty with anyone else it makes him want to pound the shit out of me while they watch, though he probably wouldn't do it in front of them lest they see how wild I get with him. When people are flirty with me, try to touch me and stuff like that- that gets him going… that's all he could really think of. He's more of a teaser than a fighter, so… yeah, you're better at pissing people off." I say, Arthur chuckling lightly as he grins at the back yard. "I'll come up with some things and we'll go over some game plans… oh, this is gonna be fun." Arthur cackles, a mischievous twinkle in his eye.

"Uh-huh, mhm. Yeah, that's fine- thanks again, Aima. Oh, don't forget that- yeah, that. Okay." I say as I hang up the phone, heading to the kitchen for dinner. "What was that about?" Kuroo asks and I zip my lips, pretending to drop the key. "That's for us to know and you to find out." Arthur chimes and I kick him in the shin, making him hiss softly. "Always the shin with you!" Arthur says, making me giggle as I take my seat next to Kuroo. "Pray tell, hon, would you zip your lips and keep Arthur hush hush about something? Should I be concerned?" Gramps asks and I lean over to his ear, cupping my hand to my mouth. "I'm planning a surprise party for Valentine's day, they're not supposed to know." I whisper softly before I pull away, making him raise an eyebrow at me. "That doesn't answer my question." He says and I can't help but smile as I shake my head. "No, Gramps, you shouldn't be concerned at all. Even Arthur can tell you that nothing will come out of it." I say, Arthur sighing softly and crossing his arms. "I'm afraid she's right, old man- there will be no hanky panky dilly dally. All of her friends and family from Japan are invited." Arthur says, my grandpa humming as he slowly nods.

"Kimiko, last I heard you weren't intimate with anyone due to your previous experience and you were still scared to try with anyone else?" My grandma says and I choke, my face burning as my eyes widen. "Gram! Should we really be talking about this in front of Gramps?" I squeak as Arthur's lips curl into a devious grin, Gramps taking a sip of his coffee. "Well, I'm curious- your mom never tells me about the boys you meet back home, all the sudden you appear with three in tow? Plus you have a boyfriend at home- I'm genuinely curious if you've found someone." Gram says and I cover my face, unable to help the flustered noises that leave me. "So… have you?" Grams asks and I lay my forehead on the table covering my head with my arms. "You wouldn't believe me if I told you this, Kurumi-" Arthur says but I quickly go to kick him in the shin from under the table. Arthur dodges, standing up and grinning down at me. "Not only has this girl been very intimate with a certain someone, she's actually gotten a proper heartfelt marriage proposal." Arthur chimes and I hiss at him, my whole body feeling hot with embarrassment. "Is that so?" My grams giggles as she comes over, setting platters of food down.

"What did you say?" Gramps asks and I slowly peek out of my arms, sliding to sit up. "Nothing at first… I just cried." I admit softly, brushing a strand of hair behind my ear as I look at the food Grams had placed. "Oh my. There's more to the story?" Gram asks and I fiddle lightly with my fingers as Gramps starts making himself a plate. "He was upset with my response… I mean, crying at a marriage proposal isn't exactly the best response in the world." I admit as the others start making themselves plates as well. "He was upset that you cried? I cried when your Gramps proposed, but he was happy." Grams scolds and I lightly shrug my shoulders, making myself a plate. "It wasn't a happy cry… it was a sad cry. I um… I felt bad because well… with dad, with my ex and with the man… it didn't feel right to say yes to him. It upset him that I cried because I was hurt, I didn't give him a proper response." I say, my Grams lips forming and 'o' as she slowly nods. "Have you given him one yet?" Gramps ask, beginning to gather himself a bite as I blow out a slow breath. "Kind of? I told him that if I knew that everything would be alright, hypothetically I'd say yes." I say, making my Gramps chuckle as I make my plate.

"So there's still no straight out 'yes' or 'no', but you're stuck between yes and no because you're scared of ending up in a bad place but wanting to be with them." Grams says and I tilt my head, slowly nodding my head. "I guess? I mean, I uh… they've been helping a lot with my insecurities and things. They make me feel safe, alive… I mean, he's not the only one. I'm lucky to have made a lot of great friends that offer me their support." I admit, my grandpa humming as he points his fork at Kozu. "How does he make you feel?" Gramps asks, Kozu curious as he looks between us and munches on his bite. "Kenma makes me feel… well, he makes me feel comfortable. He genuinely cares for me and makes me feel safe in certain situations, he's kind of like… a support. He means a lot to me, his constant care, support and willingness to listen… he might not be the best with words, but his actions speak louder. I know that he cares and tries his best to take care of me, that makes me feel happy and safe with him." I say, Gramps humming softly as he points his fork at Suna. "What about that boy? He seems pretty sensible and honest, like a good kid." Gramps says, making me smile as I nod lightly.

"Well, he is an honest person for sure. He's also smart and cool- he's great with kids, he even has a little sister who met Nen and they became friends. Rin… he makes me feel free to be myself, like I don't have to hide- he doesn't bother hiding himself or his intentions, either. He's pretty straightforward and he'll take what he wants, when he wants it. He's comforted me during some really hard times, too. His words and actions… put together, he helped me get through some bad insecurities in his own way. He's protected me and makes me feel safe, too." I say, Gramps humming as he tilts his head to Kuroo. "What about that guy?" He says and I feel my cheeks burn as I play lightly with my food. "To be completely honest with you- at first he annoyed the hell out of me. I mean, really; he was always teasing and pestering me, it got my blood boiling- but I knew when the time called for it he would keep me safe, that I could trust him. At some point our pace changed. I don't find him annoying or a bother anymore… he's a source of comfort. He's saved my life, he's protected me, he's supported me and given me lots of kind words…" I admit softly, gathering myself a bite of food.

"He's been very patient with me and he's never turned me away or found me to be a bother… he's never been angry at me or told me to shut up or stop crying… oftentimes he'll come find me and hold me when I cry. He listens to me and just… he's a really great guy. He makes me feel safe, comfortable and well… he makes me feel alive. He's just got this way about him, you know? I mean, they all do- but they all mean so much to me." I admit, Gramps humming as he kicks back lightly in his chair. "If you had to choose one, which would you choose?" Gram asks and I let out an awkward laugh, fidgeting lightly in my chair. "You aren't the first to ask that. Honestly… I've given it a lot of thought and I wouldn't choose at all. If I had to choose… I wouldn't make that choice at all. They all mean so much to me." I admit, though Arthur points to Suna with a grin. "He's my favorite so far." Arthur chimes, my grandma giggling as she points at Kozu. "I like him, he's cute and I've heard a lot about him. He's a total softy for her, I can tell- that only makes it cuter. I'm sure he'd do anything for her, even though he's a bit shy." Grams chimes, the trio seeming even more confused as my Grandpa hums.

"He's my favorite so far. He's got guts and the right attitude for our girl. For Kimiko not to be able to choose… the other two must put up their own fights." Gramps says, pointing his fork at Kuroo as I take a bite and slowly chewing on it, hoping they would drop the subject. "Okay Paps, I know you're talking about us now. Mind letting the non-english speakers in on the subject?" Kuroo asks and I practically choke on my bite, my gramps raising an eyebrow. "I take back everything I've said about you." Gramps says, turning back to his food as I swallow my bite and tremble with my laughter, having expected nothing less from my Gramps. "Wait, what? I'm lost now." Kuroo says, Arthur laughing as my grandma giggles. "We're talking about the potential you guys have and who we're rooting for- Arthur's rooting for Suna, I'm rooting for Kozume, and well- he was rooting for you, but you lost those privileges." Grams says and Kozu's face turns red, Kuroo's jaw drops and Suna- well, he's Suna, he doesn't seem particularly surprised. "Wait, Paps, you're rooting for me?!" Kuroo asks, Gramps scowling as he shakes his head. "Not anymore, stop calling me that." Gramps says, though Kuroo stands up out of his chair.

"And you say sweet talk wouldn't work on you." Kuroo says as walks over to Gramps and hugs him. Gramps goes stiff, Kuroo hugging him tighter as he grins widely. I can't stop laughing as Gramps face darkens, a sure sign that he was annoyed. "Son, if you don't let go of me…" Gramps says, Kuroo chuckling softly as he pats Gramps shoulder. "I can't believe it, you're even calling me son. It's okay, Paps, I'll be the ideal grandson-in-law." Kuroo chimes, a tick forming on Gramp's forehead as he lifts his hand. "I'm this close to kicking your ass." Gramps says as he pinches his two fingers tightly together, making Arthur, Grams and I laugh. "Your fingers are pressed together?" Kuroo says, though he doesn't move to let go of my Gramps shoulders. "That's right, let's see if you can connect the dots." Gramps says, flashing Kuroo a tense smile as he seems to think. "You better run, Kuroo- he's gonna kick your ass." Arthur says, Kuroo's eyes widening- though Gramps moves before he can react. He stands up, the two beginning to play wrestle, making us laugh at the familiar antics. Even Gramps had a small smile on his face, seeming pleased that Kuroo put up a good fight, though they didn't hurt each other.

"Okay, I'm getting too old for this shit- Tap in girl." Gramps grunts and I slipped out of the bench, walking over the grassy area where they were wrestling in- they had taken it to the backyard. "Giving up on me already, Paps?" Kuroo laughs as he tries to put my Gramps in a headlock, but Gramps tucks his chin and shoves Kuroo away before he can lock it. "I'm passing the torch to my young disciple." Gramps says as I step between him and Kuroo, lifting my arms up in a defensive way. "Sorry Kitten, but I'm not fighting you." Kuroo chuckles, panting softly as Gramps had gotten him worked up. "You're right, we're not fighting- we're playing, but I can understand why you'd feel that way. I'll kick your ass either way." I giggle, grinning at Kuroo as he raises an eyebrow at me, grinning right back. "That's mighty big talk for a girl half my size, you really think you stand a chance." Kuroo says and my smile spreads as I nod my head to my grandpa. "He thinks you're worthy of fighting me, so I know I can easily take you. Think of it as an honor, Gramps has conceded that his greatest fighter can kick your ass. Are you gonna deny the chance to show off?" I tease, making Kuroo laugh as he puts his hands on his hips.

"I don't want to hurt you." Kuroo says and I snort as I roll my eyes. "I can take a hit like no other, don't be a chicken and just come at me; unless you're that scared." I say and Kuroo blows out a breath, shaking his head. "I'm really not scared of a little thing like you, I just genuinely don't want to hurt you- which I will more then likely accidentally do." Kuroo says and I turn to Gramps, raising an eyebrow at him as I point to Kuroo. "Kick his ass, Honey." Gramps laughs and I smile, turning back to Kuroo. "You should be scared of me, Kuroo. Now come on, just throw one punch and I'll dodge it easy. That guy trained me and he kept you on your toes- you think I can't do the same? You're gonna hurt my feelings- or you really are a chicken, putting up a false bravado." I chime, Kuroo snorting as he crosses his arms, rolling his eyes. "I'm not fighting you." Kuroo says and I sigh as Gramps walks over to the bench, taking a seat. "Oh, so you're denying me what I'm asking for?" I ask as I raise an eyebrow, Kuroo lifting a finger. "Now, you see, you're using my words against me. I meant that in a good way, not a 'let's fight because you're asking me to' way." Kuroo says and I start doing a light stretch.

"I mean, it's not like you're going to hurt me. Even if you do I can take perfectly good care of myself, I'm a big girl, I'm not made of glass- I beat Arthur's ass on a daily basis, I even beat Suna in a play fight, I can take on any number of people- and you're telling me I can't take you on? How many opportunities are you gonna have to get your ass kicked by me? Once in a lifetime offer here, Kuroo. You're only getting bigger, right?" I say and Kuroo rolls his eyes, shaking his head. "Yeah, you can barely even handle me as is. Why do you keep assuming that you're going to win anyway?" Kuroo says and I shrug, my lips curling into an even bigger smile- just a bit more. "I have a feeling I can take you easily, I specialize in kicking people like you in the ass." I say and Kuroo scoffs as he grins at me- just a bit more. "That's some big talk, Kitten- I think you're just being spunky again, it's cute. I know for a fact that I'll win, I just don't want to hurt you." Kuroo says and I shrug as I stop stretching. "I've only been beaten by three people my entire life. I haven't been beaten in six years, if you really think you can take me… let's face it." I sigh, shaking my head and raising my hands in a nonchalant manner.

"You wouldn't win regardless, so I'll just go ahead and take this as you concede the victory to me. I get it, you're too chicken, that or you're severely underestimating me." I say, offering Kuroo a sweet smile as he raises an eyebrow at me. "Now, hold on- I'd win, not you. I'd probably end up hurting you." Kuroo says, though Arthur starts clapping his hands with a big smile on his face. "I can't believe you won without even having to fight- I know for a fact that he's seen you fighting before, he must be quivering in his boots thinking of taking you on. He's surely not underestimating you, there's no way he is." Arthur teases, Kuroo pressing his lips together as I smile at him. "I know right, he's being a total chicken- 'I don't want to hurt you', like I can't take a hit." I snort, Suna grinning as he leans against the support beam. "I know you could easily take him on- how about we have ourselves another match? It'd be a challenge, we both know it's pretty tied up between us." Suna says, making me giggle as I turn to him. "You wanna take me on? Better than this big ol' chicken pussy footing his way around fighting me, talking all that 'I don't want to hurt you'." I say, though Kuroo places a hand on my shoulder.

"Now, hold on, if we're gonna fight there should be some ground rules." Kuroo says, making me smile widely as I turn back to him- got him. "Oh? Okay, no hitting faces, no hitting painful or weak areas. Other than that, we can go all out, how about it?" I say and Kuroo blows out a breath, crossing his arms. "That sounds alright, but…" Kuroo says and I lean up, placing my hands on his chest as I bring my lips to his ear. "How about… if you win, I'll call you master and do anything you ask me for an entire day? No buts." I whisper in his ear, feeling him shudder under my hands as he sucks in a sharp breath. "I'm in." He chuckles throatily and I smile as I take a few steps back, lifting my arms in a defensive way. "Only one round, though- I don't want to hurt you if we get into it. Safe word is pina colada." Kuroo says, lifting his arms up as I nod my head. I take a deep breath, slowly letting it out as I feel the dead calm take over. Kuroo and I stare at each other for a while, our arms lifted and ready for action. "You're gonna have to aggress on her, son." Gramps says, Kuroo nodding before he steps towards me, reaching out a hand. I grab it, spinning under his armpit and butting my hips back into his.

The move knocks him off balance and I set my feet, using the momentum to throw him over my shoulder- all in one swift movement. Kuroo lands with a loud thud, seeming surprised though I put him in an arm bar. "Oh, wow. Pina colada." Kuroo grunts as he glances over at me, making me giggle as I let go of him, sliding up. "Atta girl!" Gramps cheers, everyone clapping their hands as I do a polite bow. "Still six years undefeated. Man, that feels good." I giggle as Kuroo sits up, sliding a hand through his hair. "Damn, you're good." Kuroo laughs, making me smile as I offer him a hand. "And you didn't even lay a finger on me." I chime, making Kuroo laugh as I help pull him into his feet. "Yeah, you're right- Damn. I really lost." Kuroo says, making me smile as I giggle. "Told you I'd kick your ass. I'm good with bigger people that advance." I say and he chuckles as he heads back over to the bench. "You wanna go, Suna?" I ask, raising an eyebrow as he grins, stripping off his shirt. "Let's go, Sunshine." Suna chuckles as he drops his shirt, coming over and cracking his knuckles. "Let's go then." I giggle as I lift my arms- this was gonna be fun, though I couldn't take off my shirt because I didn't have a bra on.