All is Fair in Love and Wizard’s Chess
Rating: Teen (mild language)
Relationships: Ushijima/Moniwa, Kuroo/Daichi
Word Count: 2,045
It was a stormy evening, the wind ravaging against the windows to Ravenclaw Tower, but inside remained calm as the fire crackled in the hearth nearby. When Kuroo entered the dormitory, it creeped him out that there was hardly anyone there. He spotted a lone figure waiting for him by the massive windows, gazing out in silent solemnity at the harsh rain. Kuroo licked his lips and moved towards him, wondering what was in store for him. When Matsukawa cornered him after dinner and told him Ushijima wished to speak with him, it almost felt like the head of a yakuza branch was summoning one of his minions.
His fellow fifth year turned his head slightly as he approached and gave him a curt nod.
“Kuroo. Thank you for coming.”
“Sure, what’s up, Buddy?” Kuroo asked, hoping to lighten the mood.
Ushijima took in a deep breath, as if he were a villain in a tale about to reveal his motivation in a lengthy exposition.
“I wanted to speak with you about a private matter… a sensitive one. I would appreciate it if no one else finds out about what we are about to discuss.”
“Sure, no problem. I can keep a secret.”
“Even from Tendou.”
Kuroo’s mouth dropped open in shock. Tendou was Ushijima’s best friend, it wouldn’t make sense for Ushijima to share something with Kuroo and not Tendou.
“Yeah, that’s fine, but why won’t you tell him?”
Ushijima’s eyebrows creased together slightly, and his eyes dropped with a hint of sadness.
“I would like to speak with him about it, but I cannot because…” He sighed heavily and closed his eyes. “He’ll just make fun of me.”
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