Ice skating, one of the most popular dates around this time of year, and it seemed like he would be third wheeling it with some friends.
Daichi and Sugawara had invited him on their date after Kuroo complained about how he didn't have time to mingle and do fun things after work because he's usually oh so tired and no one interesting had come into his life recently.
He didn't complain often, but whenever he was calling with Daichi or Suga, he felt safe enough to do so. They'd understand, they always did.
So they invited him out on their date with the lame excuses of "maybe you'll meet someone" and "you're allowed to have fun!"
Kuroo was allowed to have fun, actually. That's something he often forgot now that he was working more often than not. His life turned serious way too quick.
Another thing Daichi and Sugawara seemed to understand all too well.
"Kuroo!" Suga yelled as he saw him, running up to him and enveloping him in a warm and crushing hug. "We missed you."
Kuroo gently put his hand on Suga's head, his silver hair poking out from underneath his beanie. "I missed you too."
Another pair of arms wrapped around him, Daichi hugging them both from behind. "It's been too long."
"Too long indeed." Kuroo smiled, a smile that quickly wavered. "Doesn't mean I don't feel guilty about interrupting your date."
"Don't!" Both Daichi and Sugawara exclaimed as they let go. A soft blush made its way onto Sugawara's face.
Kuroo blamed it on the cold.
"C'mon, before the ice melts." Daichi teased as they walked towards the ice skating rink.
As they approached, the atmosphere buzzed with the joyful sounds of laughter and the rhythmic scraping of blades against the ice.
Daichi, Sugawara, and Kuroo rented a trio of skates, each taking a moment to adjust them before gliding onto the glistening surface.
Almost immediately, Sugawara fell flat on his ass, getting a laugh out of both Daichi and Kuroo he had been aching to hear, or so his smile seemed to say.
But the occasional slip and slide only added to the amusement, especially when they tried to help the other up but they pulled them down.
The cold air bit at their cheeks, giving them all a red nose.
"Cute." Daichi remarked with a wink as Kuroo tried to rub his nose warm again.
"What?" Kuroo asked, trying to figure out if he misheard his friend.
"You heard me." Daichi smiled before skating away.
As they circled the rink, Daichi and Sugawara exchanged knowing glances, silently communicating their unspoken plan.
Sugawara skillfully maneuvered beside Kuroo, his gloved hand reaching out to entwine with Kuroo's.
Kuroo glanced at Sugawara, surprise and realization dawning in his eyes. He didn't pull away; instead, he tightened his grip on Sugawara's hand, squeezing it softly.
Yeah, okay, maybe he has had a crush on both Daichi and Suga for years. And yeah, okay, maybe he was jealous, but he made sure to never let it show.
Did they finally figure it out? They didn't seem to be mad, not in the slightest even.
Daichi, skating a step ahead, turned with a warm smile. "Kuroo, you're not interrupting anything. In fact, you're exactly where you're supposed to be."
Kuroo smiled at that, extending his hand towards Daichi, who grabbed it in a fluid motion as he started skating next to him.
They skated in silence for a while, just enjoying the company of each other.
After some time, they paused at the edge of the rink, breath visible in the crisp air.
Sugawara, breaking the silence, spoke with a gentle smile, "Kuroo, we've been thinking... how about making this a regular thing? You, us, dates, everything."
"We, well, we like you, romantically, both of us. And well, we have a feeling it's mutual. Is it mutual?" Daichi almost rambled. Kuroo couldn't help but wonder if he always got this nervous when asking questions like this.
"It is." Kuroo silently confessed, turning around to look at all the other people skating around. "Has been for years."
Sugawara and Daichi exchanged glances, a mixture of relief and excitement evident in their eyes. The cold air seemed to freeze time for a moment as they absorbed Kuroo's confession.
"Well then," Sugawara said with a mischievous glint, "how about we continue this date somewhere warmer? Maybe with hot chocolate and a bit more privacy."
Kuroo smirked, feeling a newfound lightness in his chest. "I'd like that very much."
