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These days it comes naturally to Kenma’s viewers to find Kuroo around his streams. Even though his first appearance did happen as a surprise to everyone, including the streamer. That time Kuroo had arrived close to 3am, clearly it had not been an eventful night, his eyes were heavy as if he hadn’t slept in days, black bags under them accompanied with sloppy steps as he walked, not to mention his bed head hair looking messier than any time before. He was in all words exhausted, ready to go, kiss Kenma goodnight and led straight up to bed.
However, it completely slipped the chemist’s mind that his boyfriend could be still streaming; normally it didn’t go further than 2am unless there was a special event happening which Kenma would let him know beforehand so he was almost certain there was no problem with sliding into the gaming room. He grabbed the door’s handle and opened it calling Kenma to bed, his voice was rough and you could definitely hear tiredness on it, indeed it was more like a whining than a request, after a very long day like this one all he looked for was to cuddle with his kitten and charge his human battery.
At that moment, he didn’t seem to understand the mistake he had just made but no response back from the other hit him like a truck full of realization, since the blond-ish haired boy was still very much streaming and Kuroo had just exposed them to the world.
He had fucked up but, as a matter of fact, there was no turning back to what had been already done, although it would be a lie if he denied the panicked expression that made it to his face with dread. Though they knew one day this could happen so for both of them getting around the idea of being public took only some days. I mean, it wasn’t like they had any other choice after all. Maybe they could make up some lame excuse and play it around but there was no point in it. Whatsoever, in the long run they felt relief of being able to share how pretty much in love they were.
When some time passed, close to a year from the incident, Kuroo started to get less hectic schedules at the lab and Kenma’s streams view count kept just growing.
For his old fanbase it was all normal to see kodzuken’s long time boyfriend, as Kenma ended up presenting him, teasing around the house. Therefore one day when Kuroo showed up opening the door side to side suggesting Kenma to take a break no one in the chat complained about it. None of his viewers acted like they were surprised because they were not. This happened more often than any of them would admit to.
kodzufan: yeahhh kodzuken it is time for you to rest a bit
kkenzu: heyy kuroo his savior
streamcat: take care kenma!!!!!
Pudding head, as his friends are used to call him, sighed and checked the clock realizing two things, first it was late and second it had been at least 5 hours since he started.
“Ok guys, I think it’s finally time to take a break I will be back in 10 minutes so we can do a little bit of chatting and then finish for today.” Everyone seemed to agree to that since the chat was filled with hearts and assuring words.
Camera and headphones off kuroo initiated as if he had been waiting to say something for some time “your hair looks very soft today...” he reached strands of hair that were falling right next to the other’s eyes.
Suddenly Kuroo’s eyes widened and stuttered “I mean, not that it isn’t everyday it’s just...”
“Yes baby, i know” he said nonchalantly whilst blushing.
His cheeks always betrayed kenma showing the impact simple words had on him, how softened his face looked like now under the dim of the computer’s light. Kuroo on the other hand loved the pet name, a winning smile made it to his face yet still he couldn’t formulate quite well what he intended to say. Words came out as a mumble.
“I could... I don’t know... like....”
“Could what?” Kenma inquired trying to catch up with him. His eyebrow slightly up questioning as he tried to understand what he genuinely wanted. His eyes, though, were fixated on the way his boyfriend’s hands were to this moment caressing his hair.
“Try some hairstyles on it while you’re streaming” it was almost inaudible but Kenma understood it very clearly. His stare held nothing but fondness this time. Yes, he was definitely in love your honor, completely and irrevocably guilty.
“So, like you always do but live”
“I mean...”
“Ok alright, it’s fine”
“Thank you kitten” he kissed the top of his head “you will look like those pretty beauty guru streamers just wait” a wide smile appeared on Kenma’s face and as if it was contagious, it reached Kuroo’s too.
A few minutes later, kodzuken was on again, just as he promised.
“Hey guys, this big boy suggested to do my hair while we talk, hope you don’t mind” the chat errupted with what looked like screams.
kodzuzu: do space buns
kenmalvr: i’ve always wanted to see kenma with high ponytails
gamerboi: yeaaaa kuroo get it bro
"You seem to be very enthusiastic about it, Kuroo you will have to do a very well job. We don't want our viewers to give bad reviews, huh?" he teased a bit knowing his boyfriend would follow the joke as well.
"Yes sir!" Kuroo cheered up whist he took one hand to his head acting like a soldier receiving an order. A small laugh escaped from Kenma’s lips.
"So today has been a quite long stream don’t you think? I hope you guys have been having fun, remember that I will be checking mails for new game recommendations this weekend so if you haven’t sent yours please do."
fflowersnsun: omggg kuroo is actually good at it
goldenken: i’ve already sent mine kodzu
kodzusky: kuroo’s looking at kenma so fondly guys wh-
nekokodzu: get used to it they are in love
streamcat: you look so cute
And the comments kept flowing, mostly praising Kuroo for making Kenma look so adorably cute. Ha, as if he wasn't already.
“Looks like you all are loving my hair and definitely my hairstylist.”
“I am very lovable kenma you just hate to admit it.”
“You are not.”
“Am too.”
“Are not.”
“Am too.”
“Kuroo…”
“I am!!”
“Sure baby, if that lets you sleep at night”
“Kenmaaaa” the black haired boy whined while a pout made an appearance on his face. Kenma couldn’t held back his smile again. He was genuinely happy to have Kuroo there by his side even if he wasn’t ever going to admit that out loud.
When Kuroo was finally done, Kenma showed his hair proudly to his fans, a gorgeous high ponytail with some natural strands falling down and a little braid on the side, in fact Kuroo excelled himself with this one. It looked really nice on him, something he would surely use again. After a few minutes of chatting he proceeded to conclude the stream.
"Anyway guys, it is time to end today’s stream, Kuroo might be back next week too so you can appreciate his incredible hairstyle abilities, see you around."
Silence surronded the place one more time, it was just the two of them again.
"Thank you." Kenma said softly as he reached Kuroo’s face to leave few pecs on the other’s lips while tenderly holding his face.
"Anytime kitten."
It was all the small details that made Kenma fall in love with Kuroo a little bit more everyday and he woud not change it for anything in this world. He was happy.