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Chapter 2

Kuroko stared at the window that overlooked the clear blue sky and a branch from a tree that grow outside the campus. He remembered that he used to read his novel under that tree if he had so much of a spare time in between his lectured. He suddenly shivered. He tried hard to take his mind off the things that were bothering him while focusing his thought elsewhere. He didn't want to move from his pose because he didn't want to attract the class attention with his sudden movement. It proved to be very hard though because of a paired of heterochromatic eyes.

Everyone in the project room was staring at Kuroko to draw his pose. He wasn't bothered by this, not at all, except for one person in particular. The person in question was a guy with striking red hair and heterochromatic eyes. He was short but perhaps a little taller than Kuroko. Kuroko never got to know his name because he never spoke to him. This particular guy was also drawing a picture of him but every time the guy shifted his gazed from his canvas to Kuroko, Kuroko had to stop himself from flinching or shivering. That was because the way this person was looking at him made him feel bare and exposed to that person. It was as if all his clothes didn't even exist.

Kuroko was glad that his own expression didn't change even though there was currently a tornado of weird and never-before-felt emotions spiraling inside his own being.

When they heard the bell rang, indicating it was six in the evening, Kuroko sighed. He was done for the day. Hyuuga noticed this and clapped his hand before saying, "Okay people, that's it for the day. Let's continue on tomorrow."

"Okay," the art student replied in unison. They slowly packed their utensils and some had started chattering with their friends. Kuroko wave them goodbye before walking towards one particular person that had been on his mind since he started to model for the Art Faculty. If they were things that Kuroko Tetsuya didn't like, it was him not knowing a reason why something particular had happened.

As he closed the gap between himself and the red-haired, he saw two girls walking down towards the red-head first and heard them saying, "Good work today, Akashi-sama."

'…-sama?' Kuroko thought. He never knew if this person was famous or anything because he didn't have any friends in the Art Faculty to tell him that bit of information.

The girls squealed when 'Akashi-sama' flashed them a smile and said, "Same goes to you," before excusing himself. The girls were glued in place as 'Akashi-sama' walked past them.

'Akashi-sama' stopped in front of Kuroko and a smile escaped his lips. He asked, "Would you like to have dinner together somewhere, Kuroko-kun?"

Kuroko blinked. Once, twice, before realizing that 'Akashi-sama' was referring to him. Kuroko was dumbfounded even though his face was still as expressionless as ever. All he could manage was a simple nod and a, "Sure."

Akashi smiled as he took the lead, motioning Kuroko that he should follow suit. Kuroko watch Akashi from behind as he followed the red-haired to a restaurant. The places were quite peaceful with only a few customers left. Akashi picked the most secluded place at the end of one corner and settled himself with his back facing the wall. Kuroko sat in front of him. A sheepish looking waitress came to take their order and Kuroko noticed that she couldn't help but glanced numerous times at Akashi.

Kuroko wondered why the waitress was behaving as such before noticing that most, probably all, girls and waitresses inside the restaurant were glancing their way. Kuroko followed the direction of their gaze only to meet the person who was sitting in front of him.

Akashi was flipping the menu and was oblivious, or just didn't even give any thought, to all the staring. Kuroko took this chance to watch Akashi a little closer and soon, he found out the reason as to why the people, mostly girls, keep staring at him. Akashi was a very, if he was to describe it, handsome guy. His eyelashes weren't too short nor too long, it has a perfect length that made his heterochromatic eyes look alluring. His face was beaming with confident as if he wouldn't allow a single mistake. His red hair was at shoulder length, not too short and it seemed to fit his face nicely. His clothing looked neat with the combination of crimson long-sleeves buttoned shirt plus black vest and a pair of black jeans. The long-sleeves were folded to arms length.

Kuroko's eyes darted to Akashi's chest and saw the opening where Akashi had purposely left two buttons loose from his shirt. Kuroko's eyes widened with surprised when he saw the well-toned skin and some muscle there. He blushed suddenly at the weird thought that was plaguing his mind. Kuroko came to his sense and realized it was pretty rude to stare, so his eyes darted back to Akashi's face only to have those heterochromatic eyes watching him. Kuroko was suddenly enveloped in the feelings of embarrassment as he was caught red-handed in the act of rudely staring at the other person. His expression was still as stoic but it was betrayed by the slight pink blushes on his cheeks. Akashi grinned at the sight before him.

After they had made their order, Akashi leaned back on his chair and said, "I believe we hadn't properly introduces ourselves yet," while folding his arms. He looked quite relaxed and composed while saying, "My name's Akashi Seijuurou. My main course of study was actually Business Management while Art was my second course. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Kuroko nodded his head even though he felt the need to ask why Akashi took two courses even though one course was bad enough to handle, which was for him anyway. Kuroko introduced himself, "I'm Kuroko Tetsuya. I'm currently studying Early Childhood Development. The pleasures all mine…" he gave a slight bow, "…Akashi-sama."

There was a paused that lasted for a few seconds. Kuroko thought that he might had said something wrong so he tilted his bowed head to apologize before he heard a snicker. He quickly looked up and saw that Akashi was trying his best not to laugh. Akashi's right hand was on his lips while his left hand was place on the table.

Kuroko knew he was supposed to feel annoyed because the guy he just met was laughing at him but he was too mesmerized by this person's refreshing act that he didn't seem to care. If it had been Kagami, Kuroko would poke his eyes.

Kuroko even took his time to appreciate Akashi's handsome face as the guy fought back his laughter, he didn't know why but there seems to be a butterfly flying inside his chest, making him feels weird inside.

When Akashi had calmed himself, Kuroko asked, "If there's something wrong?"

Akashi grinned at him and said, "Please do not imitate those girls you saw before. You're not one of them. You're free to call me anything you want because we are of the same age, Tetsuya."

"Sure, Akashi-kun…" he trailed off when he realized that Akashi had called him with his given name. He was about to make a comment at that before the waitress came back with their order.

Kuroko quickly brushed off the comment he was going to make because right now, his stomach was begging him to be filled. He just ate two sliced of sandwiches at lunchtime which he regretted now. He began to eat quietly.

On his third bite, he noticed something. He was having the same feelings as the one when he was in the Art project room, the feeling of someone watching him. Kuroko doesn't have to be a genius to know who that person was. He tried to ignore his uncomfortable feelings by focusing on his food and empty stomach but it proved to be futile. That person's gaze was too much; that it was starting to make him blushed.

Kuroko quickly looked up to meet Akashi's gaze. True enough, Akashi was watching him intently without being ashamed when Kuroko's eyes met his. Kuroko was the one feelings flustered. There was something in Akashi's eyes that made it look darker.

"Um…," Kuroko began, "…is there's something wrong?"

"Hm?" was Akashi's reply.

Kuroko thought that he needed to elaborate so he said, "You've been watching me like that since the first time we met," then an idea struck Kuroko that perhaps Akashi wanted something from him so he asked, "Do you perhaps need something from me, Akashi-kun?"

Akashi thought about it for a second before saying, "Actually, yes."

Kuroko leaned forward as if asking Akashi to continue. The next thing that came from Akashi was very unexpected when he simply and calmly stated, "You."