Kuroko blinks, startled a bit when the words leave Kagami’s mouth. He lowers his book a bit and turns his head to look at the other boy. Kagami munches on the remains of his burger.
“Excuse me?” Kuroko asks, and puts a piece of paper to mark the page in his book. It’s a quiet, sunny day. The weather is nice, with clear, crisp air and a gentle breeze. They have been enjoying a quiet moment in the open; Kagami grabbing a bite and Kuroko catching up on some of his reading.
The silence was nice, not uncomfortable in the slightest. The overall mood was easy and relaxed. A perfect day for some street ball.
Not for deep, philosophical questions.
Kagami shrugs and crushes the wrapping paper in a ball and then throws it into the trash bin near the bench. It goes in perfectly.
“I asked,” He pauses and stenches his arms above his head. “aren’t you lonely.”
“Yes, I’ve heard you.” Kuroko turns slightly to face his partner. “What prompted this question?” Kagami scratches his head.
“I don’t know. I just…isn’t it lonely though? Being so…I don’t know? Overlooked?” Kuroko blinks and cocks his head to the side.
“Is that how you see me?” Kagami flinches and guilt instantly flashes on his face.
“N-no. That’s not what I meant.” He blinks rapidly. Kuroko waits patiently, watching how Kagami tries to rake his brain for appropriate words.
“I know.” Kuroko interjects, saving Kagami from his fumbling.
“Well? Are you though?” Kuroko never really thought about it like that. He never saw his…abilities as something which alienated him from the rest of his teammates, whether at Teiko or Seirin.
And he doesn’t think of his low presence as a source of any loneliness either.
But he gets where this is coming from. He knows loneliness. He knows how it feels and how it can destroy a person.
He looks Kagami straight in the eyes and says as honestly as he can:
Kagami blinks and then grins lopsidedly. He flushes slightly and then turns his gaze towards the sky. He drapes his hands over the back of the bench.
His hand accidentally brushes Kuroko’s nape, and both boys look at each other and smile. Kagami’s hand rests on Kuroko’s neck for a longer moment before he drops it.
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