Never Invisible

They never thought they would be apart.

Since they become a couple in the second year of high school, Kuroko and Kagami were inseparable. Probably, their love for basketball kept them together, or more correctly, their love for each other.

Going back through time, it was Valentines that day. Kagami received a ton of chocolates and sweets and also a handful of confessions.

Of course Kagami rejected them all.

After practice, Kagami invited Kuroko to Maji Burger. After a year of debating with himself, he finally admitted to himself that he liked Kuroko. Yes, in that certain way.

So he was cautious that day. He kept an eye to Kuroko at all times, making sure no girl would ever approach him. It was the first time he was thankful for his lack of presence.

As they arrived in Maji Burger, a problem aroused abruptly. The fast food restaurant was packed up with people, either having dates or being bitter for being single and eating their hearts out.

Kuroko looked at all directions, left to right, hoping to find empty seats for the two of them, but with no luck. The lines at the counter were overflowing with hungry customers and Kuroko absentmindedly let out a whimper. The tapped his right foot on the floor, feeling uneasy. He looked up at Kagami, who heaved out a deep sigh.

"If you want vanilla milkshake that bad, let's go to my place. I'll just make you a glass."

Kuroko beamed, and he swore Kagami's vanilla milkshake was the best thing he ever tasted in this world, well, scratch that, it was the second best thing, because the best thing he tasted was Kagami-kun's lips. Kagami confessed to Kuroko right after making him the vanilla milkshake, and the kiss followed after.

Kagami smiled, tired from the game that took place a while ago. As expected from the basketball idiot, he went pro, together with Aomine Daiki and participated in the NBA.

His memories with Kuroko were the only escape he got when he was exhausted, not only from his matches, but also from longing for his dear.

Kuroko didn't want to leave the day care center he worked in as a kindergarten teacher. He became attached easily to his students. Kagami didn't know Kuroko was fond of children, to the point that Kuroko chose them over him.

After the championship game, Kagami will come back home, to where his dearest waits for him.

[~]

"Uwaaaah! Kuroko-sensei! Kagami-nii won their match yesterday!"

Kuroko smiled. He remembered the first time his students met Kagami. They were so amazed when they saw him. For milkshake's sake he was so damn tall, all of the kids were in awe. Kagami said he hated kids, but his attitude towards them tells him it was the opposite.

When Kuroko confronted Kagami later that day, he just said,"Those children make you happy right? So I should also bring them happiness."

Kuroko chuckled at the memory. He loved how Kagami can say deep words at times.

"Saa, children, settle down. We're going to start our class."

[~]

Kuroko sat on the couch that evening, tired from dealing with hyperactive children was not easy. He just sat there, staring blankly at the television playing Kagami and Aomine's championship game. Of course, their team won. Kuroko couldn't expect nothing less for the ace of the Generation of Miracles and of course, the miracle who did not become one of the miracles.

So what now? The tournament ended. So what now? Kuroko didn't have a clue when will his love come home. They didn't talk for… weeks, maybe? It was either Kagami was so exhausted due to his games or Kuroko being stressed by taking care of naughty children.

Kuroko felt his eyelids getting heavier, and his head keeps on falling at times, so he decided to turn the television off and head to his room.

Ding dong.

Kuroko turned his head to their apartment door. Who would come over at this time?

Kuroko went see who the unexpected visitor while rubbing his eyes, his left hand holding a baseball bat for emergency purposes.

"What is it?" Kuroko sleepily asked the person, whoever he is. He can't clearly see the person's face due to the moonless night.

But instead of hearing a reply, Kuroko was surprised to be bear-hugged by the person standing in front of him a while ago.

"What are you doi-"

"Tadaima, Tetsuya. I missed you so much."

Kuroko smiled, tears unknowingly flowing on his cheeks. "I missed you too, Taiga-kun. Okaerinasai."