It was hot summers day, walking around the streets of Tokyo; Furihata was on a mission to at least buy himself some new clothes for the hot weather. He tried every store he could, but either the price was too much or he didn't like what he saw.
He saw this store in the corner next to a rather expensive clothing store.
"Well, let's give that one a shot"
He passed the Suit and Tie store slowly, admiring, the well-tailored suits on the mannequins, when something caught his eye , in the store, a mop of red hair stood out, wearing a traditional black suit, his hair was pushed back, thin black rimmed glasses adored his face, he held a black book in his hand as he talk to a man who seem to be the manager of the store. Furihata stood there, and somehow his body moved towards the entrance of the store, walked in and towards that bright red hair.
"E-Excuse me!" he somehow managed to say.
The young man looked at him in surprise. Furi knew he had saw him before.
Rakuzan Captain, Akashi Seijuro, was standing before him, rather confused on why Furi of all people interrupted him.
"Ah! Umm s-sorry! I just saw you and ah!" Furi was nervous, seeing a man like Akashi was intimidating enough to be around him, the air around him was thick and demanding.
"No need to apologize, just wait for me outside, I'll be out in a minute, Furihata Kouki"
His voice was calm, like the summer breeze and chill like winter, Furihata's legs moved and did as he was told, he didn't register what he just did until he stepped out.
He walked in a store that was obviously out of reach for him, and interrupted no other than Akashi Seijuro as he was doing some work. "what did I just do!" Furi though as he heard the bell from the door ring. He turned to see Seijuro take his coat off.
"S-Sorry! I didn't mean to walk in on you like that, I just-" He felt an intense sense of guilt and shame wash over him.
"No need, actually your appearance help the situation in there" Seijuro stood next to Furi as he took his glasses off.
"Eh! It did!?"
"Believe it or not, that man has a very…interesting reputation on molesting younger clients"
"Oh!" Furihata said "was Akashi touched by that old man!"
"If you didn't come, I would have been in a very compromising position, so thank you"
"Ah! No ah! No need to thank me! Umm…so why the suit?!"
Akashi smiled and looked at his tie "I was doing some business in my father's place, we own ten stores in this area"
"TEN STORES!" Furihata shouted causing people to look at him and he quickly bowed.
Akashi let out a small chuckle. "Oh that's right, we never really have talked outside the court"
It is true, Furi never really talked to Akashi before, he was so scared to, but he was not scared now, just rather nervous.
"So what brings you in this part of town Kouki?" Akashi was looking at him now, and Furi couldn't do much but look away, a slight blush appearing in his face, when he heard Akashi say his name like that.
"Well, I was going to buy some clothes, but I can't really decide"
"Well, how about if I help you?"
"W-What..you help me shop?" Furi almost felt his heart stop.
"Considering my family owns most of the stores here, I could help you and get you a discount or free in fact"
"Akashi-San t-that's too much! I can't! I—"
Akashi interrupted him with a smile "Consider it a thank you for saving me back there"
Akashi, lead him to the store around the corner, as soon as the bell rang, the employees froze and bowed "Welcome Master Seijuro"
Akashi felt rather tense for a few seconds and quickly regained computer. "I have come here today with my friend, could you please set him up with a nice bag of our best pieces of clothing, Its on me, so nothing but the best for my friend here"
His voice was demanding yet calm, it took furi a second to register what he just said
"Akashi-San this is to much" Furi was an obvious ball of nerves, he didn't know how to act around people tending to his every whim, specially, Akashi being as kind as he was being, he is used to see him on the court, demanding and intimidating, outside he was rather the same but the air around him is more complex.
After a half an hour and Furi not successfully trying to pay for his own things, exited the store with Akashi following right behind him.
"Thank you, Akashi-San" he bowed as his ear turned a slight shade of pink, he was rather embarrassed.
"No need, think of it as a thank you" Akashi went silent but looked at furi who was saying his goodbyes.
"Kouki!" He yelled as he Furi fidgeted and walked back towards him.
"Y-Yes?" Furi was nervous around him, and not in the /he was scared./ type of nervous but more like /I can't believe he is talking to me/type.
"Would you like to go to dinner with me?" Akashi asked straight forward as always.
"N-Now?"
"Tomorrow at 6pm, I'll pick you up at your place; you can email me the directions." He took his phone out, waiting for Furi to do the same.
Furihata thought he was out of his mind, he accepted the offer, gave Akashi his email address and phone number and made his way back home, and Akashi to the hotel he was staying at.
As soon as he got home, he texted Akashi, he somehow needs to know this is not a joke.
To: Akashi-San
From: Furihata Kouki.
F.K: Thank you for today, Akashi-San (^･o･^)ﾉ"
He waited as the text was sent, he was nervous he somehow hoped he could form a nice friendship with him, everyone says he is scary, but today he was rather kind towards Furi, and all of this made him even more nervous. And a minute later his phone rang.
To: Kouki
From: Akashi Seijuro
A.S: No need to thank my dear Kouki, I am glad we made plans for dinner tomorrow evening, I hope I can get to know Serin's Point Guard outside the court, you seem rather interesting.
Furihata knew he was a few things, Coward, Chihuahua, scary car but interesting was not one of them!
To: Akashi-San
From: Furihata Kouki
F.K: I am lots of things but interesting! (*´ｪ｀*)
Furihata pressed send as he complied if the use of emoji's was actually necessary!
To: Kouki
From: Akashi Seijuro
A.S: To me you are, I find you interesting. It makes you cute.
Furihata blushed at this, was Akashi actually flirting with him!
To: Akashi-San
From: Furihata Kouki
F.K: Akashi-San..are we going on a date tomorrow? (//)
"Calm down Kouki! It's just Akashi" That is the reason why Furi was so nervous, he never really thought about dating a man before, he is not really objecting the idea, as long as the person makes him happy and they care for each other that's enough to be with someone, that's what Furi always says but, the person in question is the wealthiest person he knows, and by far the scariest.
Akashi is a handsome young man, that is not a lie, but Furi knows he is way out of his league.
To: Kouki
From: Akashi Seijuro
A.S: I am hoping it is. Is that okay?
His face was going to melt away, Kouki decently felt his face melting away. He actually got a date! With the most good looking person he knew!
To: Akashi-San
From: Furihata Kouki.
F.K: More than okay! I w-would love to go on a date with you. v(・・*)
God he hoped he didn't sound to happy about this because his mom is looking at him across the couch with a concern look.
"Kouki, are you feeling okay? " She aksed worry in her voice.
"Y-Yes! More than okay!" He answered as his face turned red.
"Juuum" His sister that was sitting next to him noticed his smile
To: Kouki
From: Akashi Seijuro
I am glad Kouki, see you tomorrow. Good night . (óò)ﾉ
Furihata let out a small chuckle and his sister looked at him.
"So! Why so happy!" She said making fun of him as his mother gave a small smile.
Kouki handed her his phone so she could read the text, he smile only grew to shock!
"Akashi Seijuro, as in the heir of Akashi Inc!" she yelled as his mom looked at him in shock.
"His family is the wealthiest in Kyoto! How did you get to be friends with him" His mom asked
"Not friend's mom! Way more than that!" His sister handed her his phone.
Kouki spoke up as his ears were turning red. "He is the Captain of the team we face in the Winter Cup Finals…We have seen each other several times, and I ran into him yesterday and we started talking…and he asked me to dinner"
"Kouki! This is big news!" Both his mom and sister spoke they were obviously happy about this.
Furihata grabbed his phone and said his goodnights, he closed the door to his room and texted Akashi one last time before going to bed
To: Akashi-San
From: Furihata Kouki
F.K.: Goodnight Akashi-San (ﾉ)