friend circle

Things were different since Kunai's arrival. Not in a bad way, no. Kuroo was happy to see their puphood friend again. While he thought it an odd coincidence for the boy to have shown up near where Usagi had traveled, Kuroo still felt a level of concern. What was the real story behind all of it? And what was with his brother staying the night with him? Were they trying to make their feelings obvious? Sure, Usagi had said it was to help ensure Kunai lived through the night, but they had plenty of healers that could do that. And they would actually keep him alive...

It was fine, he was fine, right? Not that he cared to sleep alone. Well, really, as soon as Usagi had started staying with Kunai, he had lasted one night before he had asked to stay with the younger siblings. Give their dad and Sedna some more time to be alone. He would help watch them and keep them within the confines of the maze. That was a lot harder than one would think. The growing pups were more adventurous by the day, but he enjoyed it and it kept him company at night. Wouldn't ever admit that a puppy pile of his younger half-siblings was nowhere near as comfortable as being beside your only full-sibling. He wouldn't ever admit that out loud.

He had just gotten the pups all rounded up for bedtime, moody thoughts boiling in the back of his mind when a familiar howl called for him. Not just him though, Kunai as well. Both ears flicked backward for a moment before pressing forward and then relaxing. Unsure on how to feel about this, considering it had been what felt like months since he'd seen Usagi alone, Kuroo promised the pups he'd return before leaving the hut. His lips were set into an uncertain line as he silently made his way toward the bay. Was there a reason Usagi had picked the bay instead of the maze?

Breaking through the brush to step onto the sand, he paused in his steps as he spotted both his brother and Kunai already together. His pale eyes trailed down to the table set out with a pot of tea and enough cups for the three of them. He couldn't help but narrow his gaze at first. The setting reminded him of the recent trauma of finding out who their real father was. Swallowing what he really wanted to say at that moment, he calmly approached and took a seat. Emotions welled up inside of him as he looked between the two males. There was something there that he couldn't quite place a paw on...

"You called for me, Bunny?" He asked, steeling his words from showing how he really felt.

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