Anger

Ever since the match between Rakuzan High during the Winter Cup, Furihata has been staying back after practice to train even more than he could possibly could manage. Despite being asked to return home by the rest of the team, he didn't. Even Riko was unable to make him budge. In the end, the rest of the team decided to join him. It was one of these moments that Furihata felt that he has such wonderful team mates.

So why the sudden change of heart? It was mainly because Furihata couldn't forgive himself for letting his team down. Every time he stop to take a break, he would recall the moment where his legs gone jelly and the look on Akashi's face when he first face him in the court. He didn't want to be look down upon, in fact, it made him so angry just thinking about it.

Therefore, he trains himself, to keep the thoughts away, subside the anger in him and in hopes of actually beating the Emperor one day. But later did he know that something else awaits him.

Butter

It was Sunday, meaning that it was a rest day for the team. The problem is that Furihata couldn't rest, in fact, he needed to train to keep his mind off.

Riko knows that Furihata would be practising in the weekends so she employed Kuroko to prevent Furihata from doing so. At the rate he's going, he will eventually collapse. Thus that's why Kuroko is standing at the doorway of Furihata's house.

"Kuroko-kun?! What are you doing here?! And how did you know where I live?!"

Kuroko didn't answer. Instead he drags Furihata out of the house and into a small cafe nearby. Once they seated and made their orders, Kuroko explains himself.

"Coach asked me to look after you. You do know that you will eventually collapse if you keep doing that."

Furihata looks down at the table in guilty. He knows that what Kuroko said was true but the feeling inside him was way too overwhelming to ignore. Kuroko who has been observing him all this time eventually spoke up.

"It's about the match with Rakuzan right?"

Furihata looks up at Kuroko in surprise. Just then, the food arrives and was placed in front of them.

"Yeah…"

"I know that it's hard for you to overcome it but don't push yourself too hard because of it."

Furihata knows Kuroko meant well.

"It easier said than done… That time, I just can't help but feel like a piece of butter you know."

Furihata looks at the slice of butter on his plate in front of him.

Chess

Akashi's favourite past time was to spend a quiet afternoon playing Shogi. He recalls the time back when he was in middle school, where he played with every single chess club during the school festival, winning all of them.

He had never once has he loss the game. In fact he never loses until that very day, the day where Rakuzan lost to Seirin. The loss affected him greatly to the point that he needed some time off to think about his purpose in life. His team mates worry for him but he never reveals his true feelings to them. He doesn't want to be looked down upon after all.

So why was Akashi in Tokyo now? Well, he's heading to a Shogi Club in town and he hasn't been to Tokyo for quite some time. He knows that the chances of him meeting Seirin and the rest of his old team mates is high but he rather face them than to deal with his team mates in Kyoto.

So a game of Shogi is the best thing for him to forget all these things for now.

DVD

After parting with Kuroko, Furihata decides to take Kuroko's words to heart and try to take a break for once. Since he was already outside, he might as well walk around to kill some time.

As Furihata wanders around the shopping district, he come to realize that there are so many couples on dates. He remembers the girl that he had a crush on told him those exact words.

'If you become good at something, I'll date you.'

Now it was something entirely different. He was playing for a different reason, which was wanting to play with his team mates. He didn't know when or how but he completely forgotten about the promise with his crush.

Finally, Furihata stops in front of a DVD shop. There was a movie that he wanted to watch before but he didn't had the time to due to Winter Cup.

As he enters the shop, he heads to the row where the said movie could be found. As he was about to reach out to grab the DVD, another hand did the same and their hands came into contact. Both hands immediately retracted back. As Furihata look to see who he had came into contact with, his eyes widens.

It was Akashi Seijurou, standing there in front of him, staring at him, in the DVD shop.

Endurance

"Aka…Akashi…?!"

Furihata stuttered his words in surprise. Why was Akashi here? Isn't he suppose to be in Kyoto where his school his?

Akashi who was still staring at Furihata looked rather confused by Furihata's actions. Nevertheless he remain calm and took a step forward to take the DVD.

"Did you want this?"

For a moment, Furihata was confused. Did Akashi did not recognize him at all? After all the humiliation that he had gotten back then, he didn't remember him?

Furihata could feel his anger rose. It will take all of his endurance to hold himself back from lashing out at the Emperor. He knows that if he don't the Emperor will do something else to him.

Faking it

It was way too early for Akashi to head to the club. The club was only open later in the afternoon. The only reason why Akashi head off early was that he didn't want to spent his time at the main house. Since there was quite sometime till the club opens, he decides to walk around town.

Akashi rarely has the chance to spend time outside of home and school due to his status. So when he did, he made sure to explore certain places where he didn't have a chance to. Meaning, going to the DVD Shop.

And that's where Akashi saw him. He knew that the guy in front of him was from Seirin. He was the very person who was guarding him during the match in Winter Cup. Despite being fairly weaker than him, he made his presence where he couldn't be ignored in the match.

As Akashi observed him, he considered his options on whether to fake it or not. This guy wasn't someone of importance to him and he knows that most people that where afraid of him preferred to be not known by him. The deciding factor was moment he heard the boy stuttered, where it was his cue to faking it.

Taking the DVD off the shelf, he held the DVD in front of the guy.

"Did you want this?"

He could see that Furihata was confused for a moment. But soon after, he could tell that the boy was angry at him, different from the outcome he has expected.

At that moment, Akashi decided to play around with Furihata for a bit.

Grudge

"Didn't you want this?"

Akashi asked him again. As Furihata tried to hold his anger in, he gave a rather forceful smile and took the DVD from his hands.

"Thanks."

Furihata turned his back and headed to the cashier. He needed to get away from him now before he explode.

Unfortunately for him, Akashi followed him and started talking to him.

"Have we met somewhere before?"

Furihata felt his vein pop. Even so, he needed to answer back. Might as well pretend not knowing him then.

"I suppose not."

As he paid for the DVD, Akashi was still there with him.

"I see. It must be my mistake. After all, the people I'm acquainted to aren't like you."

Another of his vein popped.

"I see… So this must be the first time you met someone like me…?"

Furihata could feel himself almost at the peak now. One more time and he will blow. If he does, this means that he will definitely have a grudge with Akashi whether he likes it or not.

Holiday

As Furihata left the store, Akashi did so as well. And whenever he went, Akashi would follow. It was definitely annoying and Furihata was literally wishing that Akashi would leave him alone.

Fortunately for Furihata, Akashi didn't push his buttons any more and after an hour or so, Akashi bid farewell to him and left.

It was then that Furihata felt a sigh of relief. It was exactly like that time after he faced Akashi. The pressure was too intense that it drain out his stamina.

Just then, his phone rang. Judging from the ringtone, it was a message. Furihata took his phone out and read the message.

See you on the next holiday, Furihata Kouki.

Confused by the message, Furihata check to see who was the sender. What came next was too shocking to ignore.

It was from Akashi.

It was the first time in his life that Furihata did not look forward to his holiday at all.

Irresistible

"Sei-chan, you seem to be a good mood today."

Reo commented as they were having a break from practice.

"Really?!"

The other 2 Crownless Generals who had heard Reo's comment gathered over to them with curious intentions.

"Did something good happened when you were in Tokyo?"

Reo asked the Emperor. Akashi simply just gave a small chuckle at him, surprising the others.

"I suppose so. I suppose that in your terms, it's something irresistible."

Jasmine

The day that Furihata dreaded has arrived. Furihata had tried all means to make an excuse to Akashi that he couldn't go. He had tried asking his classmates and his teammates if they wanted to hang out on that day. All of them refused him saying they had plans on that day. It was expected since it's was a holiday.

And now, Furihata is hiding under his covers, in his bedroom, hoping that his phone doesn't ring. The thing was that, his phone did rang but he was too distracted that he didn't notice. It's was only when his doorbell rang that Furihata snapped out of it.

Ignoring the phone was okay since he could just say that he didn't hear it. However the doorbell was a different story. His parents wasn't at home at the moment since they left for some 2 day onsen trip in Kyoto, which was funny since Akashi came from there. He was the only one left at home. It would be rude of him to ignore it since his parents informed his neighbours to check up on him from time to time and it might be them.

Getting out of the covers, he headed to the door to check up on who was it. As he opened the door, he found Akashi standing there, with a stalk of flower in his hand.

Shocked out of his mind, Furihata immediately hurried to shut the door. However, Akashi prevented him from doing so with his foot blocking the gap.

"Nice to see you again, Furihata. I suppose you didn't hear my calls later."

Akashi appeared calm and didn't seem to care about his behaviour.

"Aka…Akashi…How…. How did you know…where I live…?!"

Furihata was simply frightened for his life now. Did Akashi hire someone to check up on where he lives? And where has all his anger that he had for the Emperor gone to?

"I asked Tetsuya about it."

Akashi simply gave a small smile. Furihata started to feel shivers running down his spine, at the same time, he was mad at Kuroko for giving Akashi his address. Trying to shake away the feeling, Furihata noticed the flower that Akashi has on his hand.

"What is that?"

Akashi's eyes followed to where Furihata was looking and simply held the object out to him.

"It's a Jasmine flower. Here."

"Eh…?"

Furihata was confused now. What is going on….?

"Reo wanted me to give this to you as a gift."

"Reo…?"

That's when Furihata remembered that Reo was one of the Crownless Generals in Akashi's team.

"Oh…Thanks then…"

Furihata carefully accepts the flower from Akashi.

"So, may I come in?"

Kitchen

As his mother said to him, it would be rude to leave a guest outside. Therefore Furihata had no choice but to invite Akashi in.

Once inside, Akashi took a seat on the couch as Furihata made some tea for him. Serving the tea, Furihata took a seat at the opposite end of the table.

"Your house has a very homely feel to it."

Not sure what Akashi's intentions where, Furihata cautiously answer him with a hint of venom in it. He still remembers that he doesn't like Akashi.

"I'll take that as a compliment."

Soon after, Furihata's stomach growled. Embarrassed, he covers his stomach in hopes of blocking out the sound, earning a small chuckle from Akashi. Furihata could feel his anger raising again.

"I'm also a bit hungry as well."

Akashi commented, surprising Furihata. Did he say that just to play around with him? As if Akashi could read him, he continued on.

"I took the train this morning so I didn't have the time to have breakfast. Since you haven't eaten, is it okay if join you for a meal?"

Furihata tried to read Akashi, but all he could see was that Akashi didn't seem to be lying to him. Either that or he is a very good liar. Remembering his mother's words, Furihata has no choice but to invite him for a meal.

"Fine."

Furihata got up and went to the kitchen to start working on the meal.

Lips

As Furihata brought out the dishes on to the table. Akashi could smell that it was better than the one that he had at home or even any where else he has eaten. It reminded him of his mother's cooking from back then.

"Here."

The last plate was placed in front of Akashi before Furihata went to take a seat. Akashi announced himself that he was going to dig in before doing so. As he put the food in his mouth, his taste buds tingled in excitement. It was the best meal that he has in his life.

Feeling a pair of eyes burning holes at him, he look up to find Furihata staring at him in surprise. Did his facial expression betray him for that moment? To cover himself, he had to tell Furihata the truth.

"It's delicious. Better than most of the meals I had."

Okay, not exactly the truth.

"Oh… I see…"

Akashi could see that Furihata has a sense of relief when he told him how he felt about the food. In fact, the expression that Furihata made was rather fascinating.

As the both of them ate, Akashi found himself to occasionally stealing glances at Furihata for unknown reasons, especially his lips.

'Sei-chan, I'm guessing that you might be in love!'

That was what Reo told him the day before. Akashi dismissed the idea completely since he thought it was just a joke. But then, Reo never joke about this kind of things. In fact, Akashi dismissed it because he thought it was just impossible for him to like the same gender. He was the heir of his father's company and Furihata was just too plain looking. Or so he thought.

In fact, he didn't know when or how he ended up at Furihata's seat, kissing those lips.

Monstrous

Furihata Kouki has gotten the shock of his life, which was having that monstrous figure which he hated, kissing him. He didn't know how did it happened but he wasn't able to get out of it. Akashi was a damn good kisser. Not like he ever kiss before anyway.

Trying to break away from the kiss, he found himself losing the strength to do so. The kiss was just too good. It was so good that he starts to think that he is addicted to it.

Eventually, the kiss broke due to the lack of oxygen. Evidence of the kiss was clearly shown with the trail of saliva connecting their mouths and the flushed face that Furihata has.

As though tempting him, Akashi dove in for another kiss. It seems like this monstrous figure will never seem to have enough of him.

Naive

After breaking the kiss apart again, Akashi peer into Furihata's face to see his expression. And of course, Furihata wasn't pleased at all.

"Why…Why did you…"

Akashi gave a peck to his lips, earning a blush from him.

"It was your first time, isn't it?"

Furihata could not answer. Akashi was right about that.

"Adorable."

Furihata wasn't sure why, but he blushed when Akashi said that, To retort back, Furihata spat words back at him.

"Shut up! We are both guys! You can't just…"

"You are a naive person aren't you?"

Akashi's face leaned closer to his.

"Why don't I teach you?"

Open Book

Bewildered, Furihata didn't know what to say. The way that Akashi says it seems so….tempting. What is wrong with me? Furihata's mind was very conflicted at the moment.

Watching Furihata's at loss face, Akashi chuckled and reached out to ruffle Furihata's hair, earning a disapproving look from him.

"It's a joke. Don't over think too much."

Akashi return to his seat before looking up at Furihata again.

"However that kiss shows how I truly felt towards you. It's as clear as how you are so easily readable, just like an open book."

"Eh…?!"

Furihata immediately covered his deeply redden face as Akashi continued with his meal.

Pleasure

It's been a few months since that day. Ever since then, Akashi would often arrange meetings with Furihata during the weekends. At first, Furihata didn't want to meet him at all. In fact, he would much rather have things the way it was back then rather than finding out that the captain of Kiseki no Sedai which he was aiming to beat has fallen in love with him.

However as time passes by, Furihata found himself opening up to Akashi and enjoying Akashi's company. Spending time with Akashi was quite pleasant actually. Although Akashi do not speak much, he would always give his fullest attention to Furihata, listening to his ramblings about how his daily life was.

What drove Furihata to look forward to these little meetings was the little pleasures when Akashi took the initiative to hold his hand. It was then he finally realised that he had fallen in love with the redhead.

Quench

The dates, as Reo calls them, were one of the things that Akashi treasures. However the thing that Akashi treasures the most was Furihata himself.

Sometimes Akashi wonders what if he didn't met him that day. Would he still be lost in his purpose in life? Would he ever found the one he was meant to be with?

Even so, what matters to Akashi the most was being with Furihata at any chance he got. Which means getting up early in the morning to take the train to get to Tokyo just to meet the boy.

There were times in the beginning where Akashi wondered if he had forced Furihata too much. But after seeing Furihata slowly getting used to being with him and even start to react to his touches in a positive way, Akashi was certain that Seirin's first year point guard has fallen for him.

If one told Akashi to leave the boy, it would be impossible. This was because Akashi's quench for the boy is already too overwhelming.

Reason

Today was the day that Furihata finally decided to confess to Akashi. It took him a while to prepare himself since he wasn't sure what to expect once Akashi knows about it.

Waiting at the train station, Furihata played with his fingers, anticipating the arrival of redhead. As he did, he wonder why Akashi would fall for a person like him. No matter how hard he thinks, he couldn't find a reason for Akashi to like him.

"Furihata?"

Furihata was startled when he heard the familiar voice. Turning around, he found Akashi dressed in his casual clothing. It made Furihata wonder how does Akashi even look good in whatever he wears. This was the other thing that sets him apart from Akashi. They were just too different in terms of looks, personality and status.

"Akashi, why do you like me?"

Furihata suddenly spoke up, surprising the redhead in question.

"I'm plain looking, unlike you and I know that you would much prefer someone that is similar and equal standing as you. So why me?"

Furihata suddenly felt bitter for asking. Nevertheless, Akashi took a step forward and embraces the brunette.

"To me, you are perfect the way you are. I don't need a reason to love someone, don't I?"

Shaking/Sanctuary

After being embraced by Akashi, the two head off to somewhere quieter to avoid the gazes of people. Thus they ended up in the park where rows of trees with newly grown leaves were.

"Akashi."

Furihata calls out, gaining the attention of the said male.

"I…"

If there was one thing different from the first time they met, it had to be him not shaking any more.

"I think I like you too."

Immediately, Furihata found himself in the embrace of Akashi once more. This time, he knows for sure that he will not shake in fear in the arms of this person. Instead, it will be his new found sanctuary.

Thirst

The moment Furihata said it, the feeling of just pure bliss fills up Akashi's entire being. The next moment he finds himself embracing the boy.

Akashi never thought that Furihata would confess to him. In fact, he was planning to ask Furihata if he shared the mutual feeling. He knows that Furihata isn't the type of person to have the courage to say it out. So when Furihata confessed, he was surprised yet overjoyed to know that the boy loved him enough to do something that was out of his nature.

And now that the boy was finally in his grasp, his thirst simply just grew out of hand.

Umbrella

A little while after Furihata's confession, droplets of water started raining down from the sky. It wasn't as heavy as one would thought but it wasn't light enough to be called a drizzle either. In fact, it was just merely a spring shower.

Fortunately for the two, Furihata had brought his umbrella. Walking along side each other under the shade hand in hand, it seems as though the two were in their own world. Anyone who passed by could have sworn how blissful the two were together.

As the two finally arrived at a shelter, Akashi took the umbrella from Furihata and faced it out wards. As though to block the view of others, Akashi drove right in to the confused Furihata for a kiss.

Vulnerable

When the two finally reached Furihata's house, Akashi immediately drove right in to Furihata for a kiss. He has been holding himself back throughout the journey, stealing kisses along the way. Now he could finally have Furihata all to himself.

For a moment, Furihata panicked at Akashi's bold actions since they would be seen by his family. But after remembering that his family was out for the day, Furihata relaxed into the kisses and touches of the redhead.

Being led to his bedroom, Akashi gently placed the brunette down on to the bed. He hovered himself over the boy and gave him several passionate kisses as he runs his hands beneath the boy's shirt, earning gasps and whimpers from him.

"Kouki."

Akashi huskily called the boy by his name for the first time as he look upon the lovely mess that he made on him. It was this moment that Akashi thought that Furihata was so vulnerable the he could easily break with just a touch. A desire to gently hold and protect the brunette surfaced within him.

Won't Stop

The next morning, Furihata awoke from his slumber as he felt a heavy weight holding him from his back. For a moment he was shocked to find himself naked and a pair of arms holding him from behind.

Furihata would have nearly screamed if he didn't remember that he had just made love to Akashi yesterday. Recalling the events that had happened, a deep blush decorated the brunette cheeks.

Furihata slightly turn around to see if the redhead was awake. He was slightly disappointed to find that he was asleep. However it was the first time that he sees Akashi asleep. In fact, now that he look closer, Akashi was indeed handsome.

It made Furihata wondered how lucky was him to have someone like Akashi to love him. In fact, Akashi loved him so much that he won't stop making love with him. Furihata recalls on the moments that the both of them climaxed but only to find Akashi pounding into him again. Memories of that made Furihata blushed deeply again.

Xanthous

Not wanting to disturb Akashi from his slumber, Furihata slowly lifted his arms to escape from his arms. Just as he was about to get out of the bed, the very same pair of arms embraces him, pulling him back in.

"Where are you off to in such a hurry, Kouki?"

The husky voice asked the brunette, hot breaths tickled the brunette's nape. Being surprised for a moment, Furihata quickly relaxes into Akashi's embrace before turning around to face him.

"I was about to make breakfast. Since you were sleeping so soundly, I didn't want to disturb you."

Furihata gave a peck to Akashi on his lips before trying to break free. However, Akashi held him even tighter and kissed him.

"Aka…shi…"

Furihata whimpered in between kisses. Suddenly the kiss broke free, surprising Furihata.

"Didn't I tell you to call me Seijurou?"

Akashi told the brunette with a slightly annoyed looked on him.

"I can't help it…"

It was difficult for Furihata to call him by his name since he was so used to calling him Akashi.

"Looks like it's time for your punishment."

Within a split second, the xanthous man pushed the brunette down the bed and both of them sank into the passionate kisses that never seem to end.

Yours

"Sei, do you think that we will still be together in the future?"

Furihata asked as the two were seated in a cafe, waiting for their food to arrive.

This weekend was quite special to the both of them as it was the first time that Furihata decided to head over to Kyoto to meet up with Akashi. Hearing that Akashi's beloved was coming over for the weekends, the three Crownless Generals tagged or rather snuck along with Akashi to fetch the brunette from the station.

However, Akashi busted them from their hiding before Furihata arrived. In the end, the three Crownless Generals did met up with Furihata in a proper way. Reo was practically swooning over Furihata, saying that he will take cute brunette if they ever broke up.

Which leads to the current conversation because Furihata has thought about it too much.

"Was it because of what Reo said?"

The heterochromatic eyed man answered, sipping the tea that he has.

"Yeah… And I've seen people break up after being together for so long. It feels kind of wasted… I'm afraid that it may happen…"

Furihata looked down at the mug of hot chocolate he cupped his hands with. As if to assure him, Akashi lifted the brunette chin to make him look at his dazzling eyes.

"No matter what happens, what is important is now. Because right now, I'm yours just like you are mine."

If Furihata was a chocolate now, he would be melting this instant.

Zoo

One of the attractions that Akashi brought Furihata to was the Zoo. Akashi knows that Furihata would likely prefer visiting somewhere more modern after all the visits to historical places. Furthermore, he knows that Furihata hasn't been to the Zoo for quite a long time.

"Sei! Look! That lion looks just like you!"

Furihata who was by the railing, pointed at the lion that was just yawning.

"Is that so?"

Akashi went beside him, wondering how does he resemble a lion in Furihata's eyes. Perhaps it was due to him being the captain of his club?

"Yeah!"

Furihata nodded at him before looking back at the lion. Seeing Furihata's bright smile, Akashi wondered how can seeing a lion make the boy smile like that?

"Then if the lion was me, what animal would you be?"

Akashi asked the brunette. The brunette ponder for a moment before giving a shrug.

"I believe that you would be a rabbit."

"A rabbit?! Why?!"

Furihata pouted, and Akashi thinks that he looks adorable when he does that.

"A rabbit is cute."

Taking a step closer to the brunette, he pulls him into a kiss. When they break apart for air, Akashi answered him.

"And in my eyes, you are even more adorable than one."

And Furihata took note never to go to the Zoo or the Petting Zoo with Akashi.

This was something that I did on tumblr in a day. It was kind of fun since everyone was chipping in to give me a word. Thanks to all who supported me in this. I thought I would post it here as well for easier reading. I should make this a monthly for weekly thing. XD