BYR: AHHH! My first KnB fanfic! Go easy on me! Hope you like it! :)
Quarter 1 – The thought of you…
(When….when did this all happen? I thought all I would be able to love was basketball…So why…?)
"-roko! Kuroko!"
"Huh?"
Adjusting my heavy eyes, the gymnasium lights burned through my eye lids as I lifted them. There hovering above me was my light, Kagami-kun. He had that usual pissed off look on his face as he growled at me.
"Get up! We're all leaving."
"Ohh, alright."
"What's with you lately? You've been spacing out a lot."
"Have i? I didn't notice."
"Of course you wouldn't notice it yourself! Baka!"
He placed his large hands on top of my abnormal colored hair and roughly ruffed it, causing me to smile a bit.
"Ahh, Kagami-kun! Stop it!"
"Hmp! You better not be like this at tomorrow's game!"
Smiling, I grabbed my bag and began following him out the doors.
"I won't. Besides, I said I would make us number one in Japan, didn't i?"
"Like hell you did! So you better keep that in mind!"
We walked side by side in the late hours of night, the moon glowing in the ominous skies above. After our lost with Aomine-kun, we've all been practicing extra hard, almost to the point of collapsing after each practice. But it was all worth it. From what I've seen, we have evolved dramatically since then, but still had a long ways to go… (I wonder…will I ever bet Aomine-kun…or will his love for basketball disappear completely as well…)
"Dammit!"
A hard fist collided with my skull as I was literally knocked out of my thoughts and clutching my head to try and subside the pain. Looking back up at the enraged red head, I had a confused look on my face as I asked him-
"What was that for?"
"You have that annoying look on your face again! You even had it while you were sleeping on the bench!"
"You were looking at me while I was sleeping? That's creepy Kagami-kun."
"Shut up! I just saw it when I was trying to wake you up! Geez…"
"I'm sorry to have troubled you. But please don't worry. I'm fine."
"Tch! Fine…"
We soon parted ways as I headed the opposite direction from Kagami and went home. #2 greeted me with his cheerful bark as usual as I took off my shoes and headed to my room. The clock on my dresser read 11:23pm as I stripped from my workout clothes and pulled on a new shirt and shorts.
Crashing on the cool sheets of my bed felt heavenly as I sighed and closed my eyes. My dog curled up to the side of me and fell asleep within seconds as I laid there motionless for a couple of minutes. Reopening my eyes, I saw the shadows of the trees created by the moon on my ceiling, only reminding me more of how weak I still am.
"I wonder… If I do get stronger… Will I have the will power to move on…?
*BEEPBEEPBEEPBEEPBEEPBEEPBEEP BEEP!*
"Mmmm…"
My eyes refused to open as I fumbled around my dresser, taking a couple of seconds to turn off my alarm and shutting it up. The morning sun spread itself across my face as I shielded it with my arm. Going through my morning routine, I kicked the covers off and stepped onto the hardwood floor. Walking into my bathroom, I gave myself a quick smile before brushing my teeth and turning on the shower. The hot rushing water felt like a massage on my restless body as I just stood there to admire the feeling.
Unfortunately, I had to end it and changed into my uniform before heading downstairs. Tossing a piece of toast inside the toaster, I began reading the Monthly Basketball Magazine to pass the time. My breakfast popped out the toaster and I headed out the doors to school.
"Hmm… I wonder how he'll do today…"
*Arf Arff!*
"Here you are #2. I gotta go now ok? I'll be sure to come back to get you before the game."
Placing the bowl of dog food on the ground, I sat down at the kitchen table and slowly drank milk from a straw, staring out into space. (It's happening more recently now… those dreams. Why? Out of all the times, why now? Was it because I saw that game with you? Saw how you've changed? How you-)
*ARFF!*
Testsuya #2's sudden bark reminded me I had school as i grabbed my bag and left my house.
"See ya."
The breeze in the air made my hair flow in the wind as I made my way to school. (After today's classes, I would need to head home to retrieve #2 and bring him to practice. Then after practice, we have a game against Haku High. We'll finally see how much we've progressed in today's game. I bet everyone is excited.)
"Oi! Kuroko!"
"Ahh Kagami-kun. Good morning."
"So, you ready?"
"Mhm, how about you? Did you sleep last night?"
"Man, do you have to ask that question every time we have a game?!"
"Well, did you?"
"…..no…."
"Typical Kagami-kun."
"Shut up! I'm just pumped to see how amazing we've become as a team, that's all!"
"So you too huh?"
"Hell yeah!"
*RIIIIIING!*
"Shit! That's the bell! Hurry up or we'll be late!"
Rushing into our class, the teacher marked the red headed teen tardy as I casually walked to my desk without a scolding. He was dismissed to his seat and had that same angered look on his face as he grumbled and glared at me. Slouching in his chair, Kagami turned around and gave me the death glare which always happened every time we were late to class.
"I really hate how you can just slip by the teach without him noticing."
"One of the perks of being a shadow I guess."
"Shadow my ass. It's totally not fair."
Lectures in class were giving, but I wasn't paying attention to any of them one bit. All day, I gazed out the window, images of HIM crossed my mind like my passes in basketball. It was getting harder and harder for me to understand myself as I got tangled up in this mess of uncertainty. (The reason I hated basketball…it was all for you…I did it for you,-)
"Kuroko!"
"Hmm?"
"Geez..this is really getting annoying! What the hell is up with you?! Obviously you have something on your mind. This isn't like you…"
"I was just thinking about basketball."
"Tch! Liar!"
"No really I was."
"Aghh! Fine! You don't wanna tell me, I won't force you. But seriously, keep it together. The team will worry about you if you don't focus."
"I'll be fine."
The lunch bell rang and the two of us headed to the regular spot where we met up with the other first years to have lunch. Honestly though, I wanted to be alone for a few minutes.
"Yo, Kukuda!"
"Hey Kagami! Ohh?"
"What?"
"Isn't Kuroko usually with you?"
"What are you talking about, he's right behind-Gah!"
As Kagami pointed behind him to turned his head, he saw that his shadow was missing.
"Dammit…I'll kill him…"
On top of the school, I stood by the fence, glancing over the horizon, my mind allowed to travel wherever it pleased as I stood there. But all I could think about was what HE was up to. Did the last game he played against Aomine scar him? Or was he still fighting and becoming stronger? If we faced again, would I be able to defeat him? Or will we clash in an all-out battle?
"To think…it was just a few weeks ago when I saw him."
A strong wind carried through my hair as I shivered from the chilliness but also from the idea of facing him again. (I would hate to be the one to play him anytime soon.)
"Are you that worried about him?"
"Ahh, so you found me Senpai."
"You always come up here to think, and it's obvious to see you're distracted by something. But you shouldn't worry so much. There's no point to it. He's grown and so have you. Give it some time. You'll see it soon."
"Hee, maybe you're right; there's no use worrying. He'll be fine. That's the way he is."
"Oi! Come on! Lunch is over!"
"Yeah coming coming!"
"I'll kill you…Dammit Kuroko…I'll kill you!"
Kagami raged back into the classroom, as two of our classmates grabbed him by the arms to hold him back from attacking me. I just stood by my desk, staring at him with my usual expressionless face. Bowing down, I said-
"I'm sorry."
"Don't, 'I'm sorry', me! Why did you disappear like that? I know it's normal, but you always have lunch with the group."
"I had to do something."
"…."
Kagami took his seat in front of me as class was in session again. He said nothing else to me for the entire day. School went on as schedule and the final bell rang to let the student's leave.
I ran home to get Tetsuya #2 and arrived back just in time for the beginning of practice. The time drew closer and closer to our match as we got heated up and ready to dominate our opponent.
"Oi Kuroko!"
"Yeah?"
Kagami-kun raised his fist in the air and smirked at me as he said-
"Let's show them our new way of basketball!"
And I couldn't help but smile back while giving him the knuckles.
"Yeah."
"Hey! Where are you going? Your house is this way!"
"Hmm? Ohh did I forget to tell you? I'm going to see a game tonight."
"A game? Who's playing?"
The thought of HIM playing only brought a wide smile to my face. Kasamatsu frowned at my smirk as he followed me down the road towards Seirin High.
"Kurokocchi of course!"
A/N:
Ahhh! So excited for this story! I hope you like the first chapter! Sorry it was a bit confusing, basically every line break switched from Kuroko to Kise. I didn't want to use names so you would be surprised and all lol REVIEW PLZ and I'll see u soon~ Also, i'm having a prob. Kuro x Kise OR Kise x Kasamatsu?!/ WHICH ONE!