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KENMA KOZUME X FEM! READER

WHEN THE NEKOMA TEAM FIND OUT ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP

(2.4K words, fluff)

Kenma wasn’t the type of guy to project that he was in a relationship, he’d much prefer it to be…secretive? If that’s what you’d call it.

Of course he wants to show off his partner, posting them on his socials, holding their hand in public etc…

But being the type of guy Kenma is he was too much afraid to do that and with his volleyball teammates constantly teasing him for every little thing he does, he felt that if he ever got into a relationship he'd vow that they’d never find out.

So when he got close to the girl in his class (you) who’d always come up to him and start to make a conversation despite his dry responses too busy focused on the game console in his hand, he came to a genuine realisation that he liked you. That freaked him out a little, he’d never had feelings for anyone before so he didn’t know what to do.

But eventually one thing led to another and Kenma had the guts to ask you out and your relationship with him bloomed from there.

You knew very well Kenma was the type of guy who kept himself and his life private, you knew that when getting into a relationship with him. But it honestly didn’t bother you, you preferred it that way.

You wouldn’t have all your friends teasing you and trying to mess up the relationship you had together and half the school gossiping about you both. So when Kenma subtly hinted he’d like to keep your relationship somewhat private you happily obliged.

You’d been going out for almost 3 months now and had still managed to keep your relationship with him a secret.

Both of your friends simply thought you were just good classmates, of course you’d get teased by your friends occasionally saying ‘how cute’ you looked together but you shrugged it off.

“Ken you have to go to volleyball practice you’re already 5 minutes late…” you sighed at your boyfriend tucking some of his hair behind his ear, as you were led against the wall outside the sports hall his body facing you, almost cornering you so you couldn’t escape.

You were slightly hidden away so nobody could see you tucked at the side of the sports hall building outside.

“But m’tired I just wanna go home…cuddle with you n stuff” your boyfriend muttered now burying his face in the crook of your neck whilst you combed your fingers through his hair getting rid of any small knots at the end.

“And we can…after your practice mkay? you’ve got some important games comin up, your teammates need you” you tried to convince him.

“No they don’t-“

“Kenma Kozume you’re one of the most valued and important members on that team please shut up” you interrupted him frowning.

“Wow full name you must be annoyed” he scoffed still buried into your neck.

“Ken please? You know Kuroo will eventually come out to find you so just give up…and what if he sees us together hm?”

“…Fine…but…I want a kiss” he pulled his head out from your neck now looking at you slightly frowning.

You sighed leaning in to lock lips with him your arms slowly finding their way around his neck and you close the space between you both, Kenma groans deepening the kiss as his hands grip your hips bringing your body so it pressed against his.

Kenma gently pressed you against the wall protecting the back of your head with his hand. Your sweet lips continued to press against him with a light hum, all of Kenma’s frustration going into that one kiss his groans getting louder.

You pulled away feeling yourself losing oxygen a slight pout formed Kenma’s lips as he tried to connect your lips again. As he was declined by the finger on his lips he groaned.

“Please?”

“No go to practice”

“Fine…you’ll be waiting in the library for me right?…”

“As always..” as you gently took the games console out his hands and pushed him to the gym door.

As Kenma entered the gym he of course got another scolding from Kuroo and a full interrogation.

“Since you’re late you’ll have to help Lev with his attacks” Kuroo huffs pointing to the boy doing his warm-ups with a pout since he was a minute or two late and was punished with doing some diving drills.

“Do I real-“

“Yes…now go”

Kenma sighed making his way to Lev a volleyball tightly gripped in his hand, he wasn’t ready to go through hours of training with a player who could barely play.

But it was his fault for spending all his time with you behind the gym, part of him regretted it now knowing he had to practice with Lev but spending time with you was worth anything.

The pair practiced their attacks with Kenma constantly having to correct Lev on his technique, but the younger boys mind was occupied with this one question.

“Kenma…do you have a girlfriend?” Lev questioned his upper classmate, his voice carried the gymnasium with the others sparing the two a glance and shrugging Lev’s question off as a joke.

Kenma Kozume? The quiet setter? A girlfriend?…yeah Lev was just being his stupid self getting on Kenmas nerves, but in that moment the setters heart dropped.

“no…just work on another attack…” he replied trying to act all nonchalant but holy shit his heart was racing praying he would take the hint and drop the subject.

“Then who was that girl you were kissing at the side of the gymnasium? that’s why you were late right..?” the younger boy frowned with confusion obviously not letting the subject go.

The entire room went silent.

Kenma swore his soul left his body. His hands stiffened around the volleyball, and for a moment, he debated launching it at Lev’s head just to shut him up.

Kuroo, who had been casually stretching, suddenly straightened up, his sharp eyes locking onto Kenma with newfound interest. “Wait. What?” he asked, his voice teetering between amusement and disbelief.

Yaku, who had been taking a sip of water, nearly choked. Kai’s eyebrows shot up in surprise. Even Inuoka stopped mid-jump serve to turn and stare.

Kenma’s fingers twitched. He had to think fast. “Lev,” he muttered, keeping his voice as bored as possible, “you really should get your eyes checked. I wasn’t kissing anyone.”

Lev’s brows furrowed in confusion. “Huh? But I saw—”

“You didn’t see anything,” Kenma interrupted quickly, giving Lev a sharp, warning glance. If Lev had an ounce of self-preservation, he’d drop it.

But, of course, Lev didn’t.

“But she was—”

“Lev.” Kenma’s voice dropped lower, unamused. “Drop it.”

Lev blinked, mouth slightly agape, clearly trying to piece together if he was imagining things or if Kenma was just that determined to keep it a secret. Kuroo, on the other hand, smirked, now walking over and slinging an arm over Kenma’s shoulders.

“Kenma,” he drawled, eyes gleaming with mischief. “My dearest childhood friend. Are you hiding something from us?”

Kenma exhaled through his nose. He knew that look. Kuroo was going to be insufferable about this.

“No.”

Kuroo gasped dramatically, clutching his chest. “Kenma! Lying? To me? This is a historic moment.”

“Go away.”

“But Lev saw—”

“He saw wrong.”

“I dunno, Kenma,” Yaku chimed in, crossing his arms. “Lev might be an airhead, but I doubt he’d make up something that specific.”

Kenma shot Lev a glare, and the younger boy flinched, finally realizing the mess he created. “Uh… Maybe it wasn’t Kenma?” Lev tried weakly. “Maybe it was someone else who looked like him?”

“Wow, Lev, great save,” Inuoka snorted.

Kuroo grinned. “Don’t worry, Kenma. If you’ve got a girlfriend, we’ll find out eventually.”

Kenma rolled his eyes, but inside, his brain was scrambling. He needed to be more careful. If even Lev managed to catch him slipping, then it was only a matter of time before Kuroo or someone else found out.

He sighed, rubbing his temple. Practice was going to be hell after this.

And the worst part? He still had to explain to you that you’d been seen.

After what felt like the longest practice of his life, Kenma trudged toward the locker room, mind buzzing. The team had dropped the subject—at least for now—but Kuroo’s knowing smirk and Yaku’s occasional side-eyes made it clear they weren’t letting this go anytime soon.

Kenma sighed, running a hand through his hair. This was exactly why he didn’t want anyone knowing about your relationship. The teasing, the interrogation—it was exhausting. And Kuroo? He’d turn it into a whole investigation.

He needed to warn you.

After quickly changing out of his practice gear, Kenma grabbed his bag and headed straight for the library. He knew you’d be waiting, probably curled up in a chair, nose buried in a book or scrolling on your phone.

The thought of seeing you calmed him slightly, but the moment he stepped inside and spotted you, that ease was replaced by guilt.

You looked up from your book, smiling softly as he approached. “Hey, Ken.”

He slumped into the seat across from you, letting his head drop onto the table with a thud.

You blinked. “Rough practice?”

“Worse,” he mumbled, voice muffled. “Lev saw us.”

You froze. “Saw… us?”

Kenma lifted his head just enough to meet your eyes, his usual sleepy expression replaced with something more serious. “Kissing. Outside the gym. He told everyone.”

Your stomach dropped. “Oh.”

Kenma sat up, rubbing the back of his neck. “I denied it. Told him he saw wrong. But Kuroo’s suspicious. And if Kuroo’s suspicious, I’m doomed.”

You sighed, closing your book and leaning forward on the table. “Okay, so… worst case scenario, they find out.”

Kenma groaned. “Exactly. They’ll never shut up about it.”

You tilted your head, smiling playfully. “Is that really so bad?”

“Yes,” he deadpanned.

You laughed softly. “Ken, it’s not the end of the world.”

“To you.” He slouched further in his seat. “You don’t have to deal with them every day.”

You reached across the table, gently taking his hand. “Okay, so what do you want to do? Keep pretending we’re just classmates? Or just… let them figure it out?”

Kenma stared at your hand in his, rubbing his thumb over your knuckles absentmindedly. He didn’t want to keep lying. But he also didn’t want to deal with the teasing.

But when he looked up at you, eyes warm and patient, he knew he didn’t care as much as he thought.

“…I don’t know,” he admitted. “I just don’t want them annoying you about it.”

You smiled. “I can handle it.”

Kenma exhaled slowly, squeezing your hand. “Then… maybe I’ll stop hiding it so much.”

And just like that, the weight on his shoulders felt a little lighter.

The Next Day

Kenma thought maybe—maybe—he could skate by without the topic coming up again. Maybe Lev had already forgotten, and maybe Kuroo would get distracted by something else.

He was wrong.

The moment he stepped into the gym for practice, Kuroo was on him like a hunter sniffing out prey.

“Kenmaaaaa,” Kuroo cooed, slinging an arm around his shoulders. “Did you sleep well last night? Thinking about your mystery girl?”

Kenma groaned, already regretting every life choice that led him here. “I’m leaving.”

Kuroo tightened his grip, dragging him back. “Oh, no you don’t. We need to talk about this.”

“There’s nothing to talk about.”

Yaku crossed his arms, smirking. “So you weren’t making out behind the gym?”

Kenma’s eye twitched. “It wasn’t making out.”

“So there was kissing!” Kuroo gasped dramatically.

Kenma froze.

Shit.

“Damn it,” he muttered under his breath.

The gym erupted.

“I knew it!” Inuoka cheered.

“Kenma has a girlfriend?!” Yamamoto shouted, looking personally offended that he hadn’t figured it out first.

Kai chuckled, shaking his head. “Good for you, Kenma.”

Lev beamed, bouncing excitedly. “So I was right!”

Kenma pinched the bridge of his nose. “I hate all of you.”

Kuroo grinned like a cat who just caught a mouse. “So… who is she?”

“None of your business.”

“Oh, c’mon, Kenma! You can’t just drop that on us and not give details!”

Kenma sighed, knowing there was no escape. “We’ve been dating for a few months,” he admitted. “That’s all you’re getting.”

“A few months?!” Yamamoto practically choked. “How did no one notice?!”

Kenma shrugged. “Because I didn’t want you to.”

“Man, you’re good,” Kuroo admitted, impressed. “But now that we do know…” He smirked. “We have to meet her.”

Kenma tensed. “No.”

Kuroo grinned wider. “Yes.”

“No.”

“Yes.”

“I’ll quit volleyball.”

“You won’t.”

Kenma scowled. He really, really didn’t want to subject you to this level of chaos.

But Kuroo wasn’t letting it go.

And unfortunately, that meant his secret relationship?

Not so secret anymore.

A Few Days Later

Kenma managed to avoid giving his teammates any details for three whole days. He dodged questions, ignored teasing remarks, and physically walked away whenever Kuroo got that look in his eyes.

But he knew it wouldn’t last.

So when Kuroo suddenly stopped pestering him at practice, Kenma’s gut told him something was very wrong.

And he was right.

Because the moment he stepped out of the gym after practice, sweaty and exhausted, he saw you. Standing right outside the school gates, casually scrolling through your phone, completely unaware of the trap you were walking into.

And right next to you?

Kuroo.

Kenma froze.

No. No, no, no.

Kuroo had found you.

You looked up at the sound of footsteps, smiling when you saw Kenma. “Hey, Ken—”

“You absolute menace,” Kenma interrupted, glaring at Kuroo.

Kuroo grinned, slinging an arm around your shoulder like you were best friends. “Kenma, why would you hide such an adorable girlfriend from us?”

Your eyes widened. “Wait—they know?”

“Oh, they definitely know,” Kuroo confirmed. “Thanks to Lev.”

“Sorry!” Lev called from behind Kenma, looking not sorry at all.

You gave Kenma an apologetic look. “I guess the secret’s out, huh?”

Kenma groaned, dragging a hand down his face. “I hate my life.”

“Aw, don’t be like that,” Kuroo teased, nudging you. “We’re just so happy for our little Kenma. He’s growing up.”

“Shut up,” Kenma grumbled, grabbing your wrist and pulling you away from Kuroo before he could say anything else embarrassing.

As you walked off, you giggled, squeezing Kenma’s hand. “It’s not that bad.”

“It is that bad,” he muttered. “Now they’ll never leave me alone.”

You smiled, swinging your intertwined hands slightly. “Guess you’ll just have to deal with it.”

Kenma sighed, looking at you. And despite how much of a headache this was, despite Kuroo’s teasing, despite everything—

He decided maybe it wasn’t so bad.

Because at the end of the day, he still had you.

And that was worth any amount of teasing.

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