Aomine wasn't enthusiastic about school at all. It was absolutely boring just sitting there and listening to the teacher drone on and on about maps in Europe. At least it wasn't Japanese class, otherwise he would have to read aloud to the class about an author that he really didn't care about. He thought to himself about skipping class a bit just so he could get a breather as he scribbled circles on his page.
He lifted his hand in the air and waited for her to nod her head so he could speak "Teacher, I need to use the restroom." Aomine put a bit of urgency in his voice so it was believable that he was busting to go.
She twisted her lips a bit but let him go out. "Remember it's only halfway through the lesson but come back fast." She then continued to point to locations on the map and write interesting landmarks as he exited the classroom.
'Phew, I don't like class. If only basketball was graded because I would ace that..' he stuck his hands in his pockets as he walked slowly down the hall, away from class. His geography class was on the second floor. He wandered down the hall and ducked around the corner. No one would see him here unless it was another student. Aomine stretched his arms over his head and then he went downwards to touch his toes. He needed to still be a bit flexible because of basketball. After his little bit of exercise he leaned against window railing. It was almost quiet outside but he heard faint yells in the direction of the track. He sulked a bit wishing he had sports class again but that already happened on Tuesday.
He rested head on his hands and sighed. He knew that he shouldn't be skipping class and that it was important in the long run but he just wanted to relax and take a breather. Life shouldn't be this hard for a fifteen year old. He had so many expectations to fulfil especially in basketball. It was hard training with his team the "Generation of Miracles'. It was a weird nickname but it did suit them. After all, they were undefeated. The team was obviously the best but they still had to train hard to maintain their form.
He sighed again. "How long till school ends.." He pulled out his phone in his pocket and saw the time 13:48. "UGH, it's still too early but geography ends in about ten minutes." He pushed himself up from the railing and started to walk back to class.
Aomine was looking through the windows not paying attention to where he was walking until he felt something on his chest. The other guy let out an off from the impact.
Looking down he saw light blue hair. "Oh sorry I wasn't looking where I was going." He mumbled out. Aomine stepped back and observed the light blue haired guy. He was shorter than most people in their year but he would probably get a growth spurt soon. He then noticed his skin tone. The smaller boy was almost as pale as the walls, it was almost like he could camouflage.
"Don't worry about it." Kuroko bent over picking up his book that he dropped on the floor.
"Well, I need to get back to class." Aomine moved out of the way and took a step forward before Kuroko stopped him.
"Ah, excuse me." Kuroko softly spoke in admiration. "I've seen you before at basketball practice. You're one of the first string players and your plays are amazing."
Seen him? How come Aomine has never seen this kid before? "Huh?" He replied "Aren't you a little bit scrawny for basketball?" he turned his head now actually looking at the kid. He did have muscle but he wasn't nearly as buff as himself. "Oh, you might be just one of those people that play in the club instead of the game. That would makes sense."
Kuroko shook his head now standing up on his tippy toes. "I think you have it wrong. I am named Tetsu Kuroko and I've played on the court beside Akashi, Midorima, Murasaikibara and yourself in professional games. I just think you are being rude. I'm going back to class, sorry for bumping into you."
Aomine was left stunned after that massive response from Kuroko. 'What a weird kid' he thought to himself as he got back into class and sat in his chair. The last five minutes of class were easy because all they had to do was finish a work sheet which he could do as homework.
Finally Aomine was done with school for the day and he was slowly heading out to the gym for basketball practice. Him and Akashi had the last class together so they we walking and chatting about other members in the club.
Kuroko was also done with classes for the day and was making his way to the gym but he was stopped in his tracks by three older and taller guys.
"Hey you, I thought I told you not to walk around here." Hey spat at Kuroko and hastily grabbed him by the shirt and dragged him around the corner of the courtyard. "You didn't listen to me the first time so I have to put the message in your head." He shunned him against the wall and the two other guys held him there. A few punches were thrown against Kuroko but he couldn't handle the brute force of it.
"Please no more..." He slumped down onto the grass coughing from the impact to his stomach.
Aomine saw the light blue boy from this morning being surrounded by three people. 'Oh shi-' he thought to himself as he told Akashi that he would be right back. Akashi wasn't stupid and he followed Aomine as backup. He practically sprinted over to Kuroko and started to pull off the bullies.
"Oi, what are you doing!? Don't you dare hurt him no more!" Aomine roared. He was enraged that someone would pick on Kuroko even if he acted strangely to him in the morning. He was about to draw a punch at the main bully but the sound of Akashi clearing his throat made him stop and obey his captain.
"Leave. Now. " Akashi only spoke two words but the bullies were frightened.
"No one can tell me what to do." One of the spoke while the other two grabbed rocks in their hands. He nodded his head and they both threw them at Kuroko.
Kuroko winced at the rocks being thrown at him. "Ow, please just stop." He was weak in this sort of situation. Normally he'd like to avoid violence but these bullies wouldn't just quit picking on him. He had no idea how they could see him, he was practically invisible to the whole world except his parents, Akashi and Momoi.
"Okay punks. I've had enough. How about you get a taste of your own medicine." He grabbed one by the shirt, pinned him against the wall and kneed him good in the crotch. The guy slumped forward clutching his body as he writhed in pain. "It's painful huh? Serves you right."
"Aomine, no more. You don't want to get suspended again." Akashi was tending to Kuroko grabbing his sports towel out of his bag and pressing it against the blood.
"Fine. But if I see them outside of school you can't stop me." Aomine retorted waving his arms around to scare off the other two bullies. They picked up their clutching friend and started to run off and away from the courtyard.
"Aomine we need to take him to the nurses office. Can you maybe lift him." Akashi ruffled Kuroko's hair letting him know it will be all right.
"Uh sure, he won't be that heavy." He crouched down and placed Kuroko's arms around his neck and hoisted him up in a piggy back position. Akashi took Aomine's and Kuroko's bags and all three of them travelled slowly to the infirmary.
Once there the nurse cleaned up his wounds and asked how it happened. Kuroko being the trickster he is, lied about tripping over his shoelaces and falling onto the rocks in the courtyard. Aomine frowned a bit at his response but it was better than nothing. If Kuroko did say the truth it would mean that the teachers would investigate this and he would be likely to get suspended again for helping out his team mate.
"There. Take it easy for a bit to let the wounds heal and be careful where you are going okays." She beamed a cheerful smile at him while returning back to her paperwork.
Once out, Akashi told Kuroko to relax during this basketball practice but Kuroko refused. He wanted to train and refine his skills and overall basketball mechanics. Sure he was the 'phantom sixth man' but he was good at misdirection and not really good at basketball itself. Missing one practice would mean he would have to start at the beginning and he wasn't going to risk that.
In the locker room Aomine waited for everyone else to leave before talking to Kuroko. He had to really stare at the light blue haired boy so he wouldn't just disappear on him. 'He's not going anywhere, just changing' he thought to himself and took a split second to look at his phone but lost sight of Kuroko. He turned around and did a 360 spin looking for him but couldn't see anyone else.
"Aomine-kun I'm still here." Kuroko had finished changing and lightly poked Aomine's side.
He jumped at the sudden unexpected touch "Kuroko, don't scare me like that." After calming himself down from the fright he crossed his arms and furrowed his eyebrows. He wanted answers. "Okay, why did you lie to the nurse? No one is that absent minded to trip over their shoelaces."
"It's just something I'm used to. I don't want to cause trouble for anyone and snitch on them. I just like living in the shadows."
"But Kuroko. You needed to tell someone about those bullies. They might hurt you more next time. Rocks could turn into knives." Aomine was agitated. No one deserved to be hurt especially Kuroko who wouldn't even hurt a butterfly. "Don't be used to it." He sighed, "Look, depend on your friends."
"I don't really have any, I tend to be by myself in my classes and breaks." He was ashamed. Aomine was right. The first time these bullies saw him they just spat on him, the second time they hit him a few times but the rocks this time really hurt. He couldn't bear to imagine what sort of pain he would be in from knives.
"You might have been alone before but you can depend on me." Aomine went up to hug his new friend. Poor Kuroko having to endure loneliness but not anymore. "Seriously, depend on me. I can protect you."
"Thank you.." Kuroko replied softly into Aomine's chest. It seriously felt good to have someone else that can see him and acknowledge that he is here and not just a ghost. Hopefully his life would be better with someone else's company.
Author's Note: Thank you so much for reading my first chapter. It's the first story I've written and I plan on it being someone good. Sorry if I make grammatical and punctuation mistakes. You can always tell me and I can edit it in.
Should I make Aomine and Kuroko a couple later on?
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