knee deep

"I'll never say no to a pretty girl making me dinner," Kuroo winks, his smile widening as his tail wags back and forth happily. It was new to him to be so openly friendly and a little flirtatious with Nami, but with their personalities being so similar, he had a feeling she wouldn't take it the wrong way. After all, he was just being honest!

Feeling the anticipation rise in him, his body tenses and nearly vibrates, waiting for the go signal. Nami doesn't keep him waiting as she shouts 'go!' Her body careens toward him and he's left pulling back in surprise, a little yelp to follow. When she clearly misses him and continues on toward the bamboo, Kuroo lets out a laugh and shakes his head. That had been a good trick!

Undeterred by the juke, Kuroo shakes it off and picks up a fast run after Nami. He watches her trip over a root looking back at him and he worries if she's alright. Wanting to make sure she was okay, Kuroo pushes forward, jumping over roots and nearly tripping over rocks as he races to catch up. His lungs begin to huff and puff, muscles tiring, but he doesn't give up. Not yet!

"Speech"