The Crush that Lasted for 10 Years

Heyyy guys, I'm back! And I am here to present to you my first Kuroko no Basuke fanfiction. I really don't know whether I should continue this or not. If I get enough support, then I will. Okay, so….

Summary: Kuroko has always liked Akashi Seijuro. But the difference between them was extremely great. On graduation day, Kuroko had decided that he would never confess to Akashi and he was certain that he would never see him again. Until, 10 years later, Kuroko got an interview for a job as a secretary. What will Fate do to both of them?

Kuroko Tetsuya. Average looks. Low presence. Normal student. Do not have a lot of friends. Not popular. Not rich. Average grades. Third string of the basketball team.

Akashi Seijuro. Good looks. Majestic presence. Rich family. Good future. Good family background. President of Student Council. Captain of the basketball team. Head of the school Shogi team. Smart. Top in class. Top in school. Numerous medals. Numerous awards.

The difference was too great. Kuroko could do nothing as he watched Akashi as if he was in another world. Compared to him, Kuroko was nothing. He was nothing, really. Akashi was a perfect student, a perfect child, a perfect heir, a perfect leader. He was just perfect in anything. If you wanted to talk about his flaws, you could come up with nothing. Nothing at all. He was just so perfect. Until someone like Kuroko Tetsuya wouldn't dare to get close to him. And Kuroko knew that Akashi's future would probably be glorious, with a perfect girlfriend, engagement, and then marriage. And then he would of course take over the family business, and then expanding the business etc., etc.

And yet, he couldn't stop himself from liking him.

His heart would beat furiously whenever he saw Akashi with the full Student Council uniform, he would always look forward to that once a month when the first string members would come and observe the second and third string. They were here to scout, to see whether any potential players were able to move up to the first string. Kuroko used to play his best, but he was never notices.

Maybe Fate had given him a chance to talk to Akashi one moment, but he didn't know what to say. He had hoped for Akashi to notice him, but when he did, he didn't know what to say to him.

It was on that day where the first string members came to see the third string players, Kuroko had given up playing as he knew that he was going to quit the team anyway. He wouldn't want to embarrass himself any further by falling down in games, missing shots or even just failing to catch a ball which was passed to him. It was rare, nobody noticed him anyway.

"Hey."

Kuroko didn't stop. Akashi Seijuro couldn't be talking to him, right?

"Hey, do you ignore others when they talk to you."

Kuroko stopped and turn back. Akashi was looking at him, in his Teiko jersey with a 4 in it. Kuroko's heart almost stopped when he stared into those mesmerizing eyes. They were a brilliant red and gold that sparkled with not only power, but also ambition. Those were the eyes who never knew defeat. They were strong and powerful.

"Are you talking to me?"

"Who else would I be talking to?"

And then there was silence. Teal orbs stared into mismatched ones. Kuroko felt extremely awkward and he felt like he needed to excuse himself. He lowered his head and was about to walk off when Akashi started talking.

"You're not playing any matches to try to level up?"

Kuroko paused and laughed quietly in his heart. Him? Levelling up? When he had been advised by the coach to quit the basketball team? That was impossible!

"Maybe later. I'm having a break. Please, excuse me." Kuroko had said the first reason that came to his mind. He was about to suffocate, he wanted to leave, to get away from that dominating presence. He wanted to just go out from the court, to stop listening to the basketball poundings so that he could just forget everything.

Time would heal all his scars anyway.

3 years later, they entered the same high school. After another 2 years, they graduated together. Akashi had made a speech as the Student Council President (again), as well as the Year Representative. After that, Kuroko still remembered that a few girls had confessed to him. He had turned his back at the three magical words that the girl said. He refused to hear the reply and just walked back home, looking at his graduation certificate, and sighed.

Kuroko took a course for company secretaries. After graduating, he had worked in a few small companies as assistants to secretaries and followed them, learning the basics and how to produce documents that were satisfying. Then, he slowly moved up the ranks, working for a few companies at once. The benefits were that he could actually arrange his work timings and actually bring his work back home.

It was a surprise to him when he received a letter inviting him to work in a company called the Emerald Businesses. Emerald Businesses was a famous company which not only excelled in stocks, but is also the world's largest design company. Kuroko had recalled that the company had not only topped in sales, but also public relations. It was also voted the 'company that I would like to work in most' and 'Asia's top company'. Indeed, he was extremely honoured to receive an invitation for the interview.

But now, he was panicking. He had absolutely nothing to wear, and he needed help.

Sighing as he rummaged through his cupboard, he decided to give up and picked up his phone and dialed a number. He pinched his nose as he prepared for a headache as soon as the person he called picked up.

"Hello? Is this-"

"KUROKOCHII! I MISSED YOU! I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU'RE ACTUALLY CALLING ME? SO WHAT'S UP? ARE YOU GOING SHOPPING WITH ME? HAVE YOU DECIDED TO MODEL WITH ME? OH I KNOW, WE COULD EVEN MODEL AS A LOVE COUPLE! COUPLE CLOTHES! KUROKOCHII!"

"In your dreams, Kise-kun." Kuroko sighed in relief as the ordeal was finally over. He took a few seconds to recover before sighing into the phone.

"Kise-kun, I think I need help."

"Huh? Kurokochii, with what?"

"I have an interview with Emerald Businesses in five hours and I can't find anything to wear."

"OH! Just leave it to me, Kurokochii! Could you come over to where I'm having a photo shoot? The address is….."

Four hours later, Kuroko stood beneath a shiny building, in a suit especially made for him by a tailor that Kise had personally hired, *cough* (flirted with), with black shiny dress shoes that were polished till perfection. Not only that, he had a suitcase with him, inside he had his resume forms, certificates, qualifications as well as his testimonies. He took a deep breath and looked up to see the shiny windows of the building reflecting in the sunlight.

Trying his best to calm down his breath, he made his way up on the staircase and pushed the door open. He glanced around. Men dressed in suits and women dressed in professional clothing were discussing about different topics around him but he couldn't understand a word. Not only that, he didn't even dared to glance up to see the massive building. People were everywhere. The sparkling designs of the building did not fail to show off the wealth that this company certainly had. With a sigh, he made his way to the reception counter.

"Excuse me."

"Excuse me."

"EXCUSE ME!"

"Ah, yes, I'm extremely sorry. Welcome to Emerald Businesses. Is there anything that I can help you with?" Kuroko sighed, this was the downfall of his low presence. He needed to raise his voice in order to get noticed by people.

"I believe I have an interview scheduled at 4 in the afternoon."

"Yes, please wait a minute. Erm, Mr. Kuroko Tetsuya? Is it? Your interview with be on the 30th floor, in room 3001, the President's private office. May I see your letter for your interview? And can you please sign here to confirm your attendance?" Kuroko complied without any question.

"Please follow me up. This way, please."

Kuroko followed the receptionist into an elevator when she pressed a card onto a slot before pressing the number 30. Kuroko could actually feel himself getting nervous. He could feel his heart pounding in his chest, his forehead was full of sweat and his palms were getting sweaty. He took out a handkerchief that Kise had given him as a small piece of paper dropped out.

"Good luck, Kurokochii! "

Well, Kise is certainly annoying, but it was timed like this when he could rely on the blond model.

The receptionist indicated for him to follow her when the elevator doors opened. They walked on plush carpets as Kuroko began to get even nervous. They stopped outside door 3001 as the receptionist knocked onto the door.

"Excuse me, President, your 4o'clock has arrived."

"Please send him in."

"Then, please, excuse me." The receptionist knocked on the door thrice before opening it. She bowed respectfully and indicated for Kuroko to go in. Kuroko didn't dare to look up as he walked in. The receptionist left and he finally raised his head, just in time to see a figure that he had thought he would never see again in his life.

"Akashi…san?"

Well, that was that! I really don't know whether to continue this but if you really want me to continue this, please review and give me support!

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