Road Trip International
"Umm." Kuroko hummed as he looked through the window of a used car. He wasn't so sure about this BMW series 3, he didn't like the shape of the car and the inside was slightly worn by the previous owner. He then moved on to the next car, pushing black pram that comfortably cushioned a one month old baby. Blue hair was coming through and his eyes, now closed because he was sleeping soundly, where red. He took after his father; Akashi. Yes this was the child born out of love a month ago and the one thing that had prevented Kuroko from returning to work at the play school. Akashi had to race from work after hearing from Midorima, who had phoned him because he was with Kuroko that night; that Kuroko had gone into labour and they were heading for the hospital. The labour was long and Akashi never left the room unless it was for water and a small bit to eat. He didn't want to miss his child's birth no leave Kuroko in pain for it.
Kuroko looked at a silver KIA Sportage for fifteen grand. Kuroko winced at the price for it. He then turned and looked for his fiancée. He found him looking at a Honda CRV for eight thousand. Kuroko shook his head and looked at their sleep child. He smiled before pushing it over to Akashi. He watched him looking at the inside of the car.
"Any luck?" Kuroko asked the red head.
"Nah, there doesn't seem to be anything here." Akashi replied to the teal head.
"We need a new car soon, Takana will need his back."
"Nah, he'll let me use it as long as I need to. Besides I think we'll one soon. If we keep searching we'll have a family car that will accommodate Akihito." Akashi said as looked down at his child. "Been sleeping for a while now." He lightly stroked his small soft cheek. Kuroko chuckled.
"It's better that way. While we're searching for a new car he'll be asleep so we can focus on our main goal." Kuroko smiled as he watched Akashi gently touch the boy. "So we found nothing?" Akashi looked up at his fiancée and nodded.
"Yeah. There's no car here that takes my fancy. I'll see what Takana came with while we were out."
"Tanaka?" Kuroko was confused.
"Yeah, before we left he said he'll look around for cheap car sales for us to have a look at." Akashi said as he walked closer to Kuroko and placed a loving arm around his waist. "Come on lets head back before he wakes up." He said as he walked them to their current car; black slick Ford Mondeo compared to their cramped car a two door Peugeot 206. The back of the smaller car had tried to hold the child but Kuroko had to pulled the seat forwards and he wouldn't enjoy the ride very well. Once he strapped the young one in he got into the car and waited for Akashi to start the engine. He backed out of the car park before entering the main road and headed for their home. Arriving on the drive he put the handbrake on and killed the engine. This time it was his turn to retrieve the child from the back before entering the house. House, it was a bungalow. The carpet was beige and they left their shoes by the front door. The door on the corner of the corridor lead to the bathroom following round the corner led to the living room, going past the that corridor to the living room, further up was Akashi and Kuroko's room and the room opposite the bathroom will be Akihito's room when he is older. Akashi walked into the living room with Kuroko and placed the car seat that held the child on the brown leather sofa. Behind the sofa was a walk in kitchen. To the side was a small room where they had the computer and beside the sofa was a small dining room. The door to the computer room opened and out came a middle aged man with his black haired starting to turn grey. He wore a business suit which meant he either came from work or will be going to work. Of course, while they have Takana's Mondeo he had the Peugeot for getting to work and back. Of course, he still worked for his father. Akashi having not been in touch with his father after the Winter Cup because if his lose and mental health issues he began living with Kuroko and his family to calm himself and restart his life as they earned money to buy a bungalow and make a life. Akashi, however, lost his rights to be the new heir to his father's company so he was given the title as manager of the Education and Welfare department. There he managed the schools systems and hospital hygiene. Facts and figures and local drop-in's to check up on the updates. It was long and hard work with great pay but it meant that Akashi couldn't stay home with Kuroko for long and he was works 14+ hours depending on the issue. But as of now he has taken time off to care for his new child and support his family.
Takana held in his hand a piece of paper as he walked to his ex-master of the Akashi family. Akashi had just unstrapped the child out of the car seat and held him close to his chest, dressed in his blue onesie and bobble hat. Takana stopped in front of Akashi and smiled slightly.
"I've found a few places that sell good and cheap cars. Now I have to dash back to work but take your time to look at these and try them out." He said as he gave the paper to Kuroko.
"Thank you for your services." Akashi said calmly, Tanaka nodded and proceeded to the front door.
"That was kind of him." Kuroko said as he looked at the paper. "These seem to be pretty good places. Let's check them out tomorrow." Kuroko smiled as he looked to the red head.
"Ok, we'll leave about nine." He nodded.
Night drew near and Kuroko gave Akihito all the attention he needed before putting him to sleep in the cot at the bed of their double bed. He later joined Akashi on the sofa as the two cuddled up watching TV.
"Can you believe it? We have a one month old son and we're getting a family car soon. Does this feel like family to you?" Kuroko asked as he looked up at his tired lover.
"Better family than mine." Akashi replied as he yawned and rubbed his eyes.
"Tired?" Akashi nodded. "Let's get to bed." Akashi nodded again before they made their way to a sleeping slumber.
Akihito had awoken them up with his crying. He was fed and changed during the night by Kuroko but again at seven Akashi was the first to get out of bed. In only his black boxers and white socks he groggily got out of the warm bed and slowly made his way to the crying child.
"Hey, come now." He shushed him in the sweetest of voices he had. He bent down and picked up the child and held him close. "Come on, let's get you up and fed." He said as he walked out of the room to clean up their child. Kuroko stayed in for another ten minutes before getting out of the bed. In his socks and boxers he walked out to find his fiancée in the kitchen putting on the kettle. Akihito had seemed to have calmed down and was currently playing with a small wooden spoon in Akashi's arms. Kuroko walked over to the two and kissed Akashi's cheek.
"Here." Kuroko said and reached for Akihito and the transition was smooth. Kuroko took the spoon from the child's small hands carefully as he kiss the small cheek and then handed it to Akashi. Kuroko had walked over to the sofa and began to breast feed him with his A size breasts. While Akihito was being fed Akashi took the time to make a small bath for him. When he was fed Kuroko offered him to Akashi and strip and bathe him while Kuroko showered and freshened up. When Kuroko was finished he took care of Akihito while Akashi showered. The boy was dressed in blue trousers, a black and white strip shirt and white trainers. Akashi came back dressed in black shirt with a purple hoodie, dark green trousers and black shoes. Akihito was dried, changed and dressed back in his blue onesie and bobble hat. The child was happily kicking and laughing as Kuroko strapped in him his car seat.
"Ready?" Kuroko said as he turned to Akashi, Akashi held the keys to him and smiled.
With all three were safely strapped in Akashi backed up and off to the first place. They weren't impressed with the cars they had, none of them took their fancy and neither did the second place. However when they were at the finally place they had found the car that was reasonable and at a good price. For six thousand there was a bronze
Citroen GRAND C4 PICASSO 1.6 e-HDi 115 Airdream VTR+ 5dr. Polished and stood out for them. The interior was fancy shinny. It was in very good condition as if it was brand new. They only found this car because Akihito, who Kuroko was holding at the time, was reaching out for it with his small hands curling and uncurling and his happy wide grin. Akashi and Kuroko smiled at their son's reaction to it. The two had approached this fancy car and Akashi took a look inside.
"Oohh, it looks very good. It's big enough for Akihito and possibly another child." He turned his head and looked at Kuroko's blushing face.
"Let's just focus on the car for now." He smiled and then walked to the front. It had slim lights at the front and it was beautifully designed. He had to admit the colour look very good on it. It was starting to draw him in. then he noticed the price on the wide windscreen. "Six grand. Not bad for a car like this." He said and Akihito squealed with happiness.
"Hello." Said a bouncy male voice. Both Kuroko and Akashi look up at the brunette sales man. "Ah, I see you've taken a fancy." He said seeing how the child was reaching for it.
"It's a very nice car. Good price and a lot of room on the inside." Said Kuroko missing the look of man as he noticed that he was male and that they had a child but Akashi's stare soon backed his thought off.
"Would it be possible to have a better look on the inside?" Akashi asked politely.
"Yes of course, I'll go get the keys." He smiled before walking off to get the keys.
"Akihito likes it. What do you think Akashi?" Kuroko asked.
"It looks good for a car this price. It look's practically brand new." Said Akashi.
The man came back with the keys and opened up the doors for the couple to test it out. Akashi sat in the driver's seat and his body relaxed in comfy leather light bronze seat. It was higher up than the Peugeot. The wheel medium sized with the shiny logo in the middle. It had a lot of buttons and gadgets on the bronze dashboard. The seating arrangements were more spacious than the Peugeot. It had that new car smell that confused Akashi since it was supposed to be a used car. Akihito was almost jumping out Kuroko's arms with joy as they sat in the car. The older males giggled at the small child's actions.
"Well, now what do you think?" Kuroko asked him.
"It's more spacious and comfy. Sure, why not." Akashi smiled to Kuroko before getting out of the car and over to the man. "How recent is this?" he asked.
"Well, this car came in a few weeks ago. Apparently the previous owners had paid it from new. But they couldn't get to grips with the car because it's more advanced than them….so it is still practically new. They only had it a few weeks but they never really drove it anywhere." The man explained. "So what about you? First car?" he asked.
"Nah, second. We've got a Peugeot 206, done us good but now we have a new addition we need a new one. The car we're using now is borrowed from my caretaker when I lived at home." Akashi explained to his question.
"Ah, a Peugeot. Tell you what, depending on its condition, if you give it to us that we'll knock of the price it's worth to the price of that Citroen. That's if you haven't made plans for that car." The man offered.
"So if I give the Peugeot, say it's worth a couple of grand, and you'll knock that off the Citroen's price of six grand to four. That right?" Akashi doubled checked the offer. He knew a lot of dodging dealings due to having a job that involves a lot of them.
"That's right. It's a deal we do. This is the best place for cheap cars. That Citroen is all yours. Whether we knock it off or you pay in full. It looks as though your child loves it." The man said and Akashi looked back to his family still in the car. His child still going crazy over it.
"Let me discuss this with the missuses." Akashi said seeing the man nodded before he walked back over to them. "Testuya, do you like this car?" he asked.
"Of course, it's perfect for our child." Kuroko said as he chuckled at Akihito's small hands touching the dash board.
"Ok, we'll get it." He said and Kuroko looked to him with a smile. "I've spoken to the man and there's an offer." He said the smile go and a brow raised. "It's a good offer, trust me I'm a specialist in that area." this eased Kuroko's face. "Ok the deals this; we trade in the Peugeot and its value gets knocked off of this cars price."
"That sounds good. But it's your car so, are you willing to sell it?" Kuroko asked him.
"Yeah, it's done us good but it'll go towards someone who needs a small cheap car. There's no problems with it so it should be in good condition."
"Go for it. If you're comfortable with it, take the offer." He smiled and Akashi smiled back. The two took a small kiss before he returned back to the man. "I'll take the offer. It works out for all of us then." He said.
"It's deal." Said the man holding his hand out ad Akashi shook it. "I'll take the car off of the market and in three days bring the Peugeot here and we'll discuss a price and we'll go from there."
"Cool, thanks." Akashi said as he released his hand and walked back to the car. "Ok, all done."
"Really?"
"Yep, in three days I bring the Peugeot up here and get a price." He smiled. "Come on lets head home for now." He said ad helped his lover and child out of the car.
"Hey, you have a new toy to play with." Kuroko said before kissing the small cheek. Before they left they saw a sold sign being placed on the car and Akihito became silent.
When they reached home they saw the black car on the drive so Akashi parked just outside. After exiting the car they entered the bungalow. Takana was sat on the sofa going through some work until he was interrupted by the couples entrance.
"Ah, Mr Akashi. Any luck?" he asked as Akashi came a sat next to him.
"Yep, we've found a car. Well when I say we I mean Akihito found it." Akashi replied.
"Oh really, type of car is it?" he asked.
"Citroen C4 Grand Picasso. Bronze, it's lovely car and very spacious."
"Price?"
"Six grand." He saw the surprise on his face.
"Not bad for a car that size."
"But here's the really deal." He looked him dead in the eye. "Trading in the Peugeot will knock of the price depending on its worth. No I've got money to do either way."
"That's a good deal, is it worn or…?"
"No, the previous owner sold it because they couldn't drive it. It's practically brand new. Akihito is thrilled with it." Akashi slightly smiled. "So you can have the Mondeo back now. I'm taking the car up in three days to get the price." Akashi said as he held out the Mondeo's keys.
"Are you sure you don't need it until then?" Takana asked him.
"Nah, we won't be taking Akihito anywhere until we have the new car. I'm sure we can manage."
"If you say so." Said Takana taking back the keys. "Any fuel?"
"Ha, yeah, filled it up on the way."
"Tar, yours too. I better be heading back to the wife. I'll see you some time." Takana tapped Akashi's shoulder before leaving. "See you later Kuroko."
"Bye Takana, thanks for looking up places."
"Not a problem." He said as he shut the door.