Chapter 1
At that time Kuroko was dead tired as he walked through the large gates heading to the front door of the school. It was around the time that students hang out in the field in front while waiting for the front doors to be opened. Kuroko did what he normally did and sat down on one of the steps in front of the doors. Everybody else completely ignored him because it was his normal routine to sit on the step and pull out a book to read. But that was not the case. This time, he fell asleep and dropped the book on the ground. As the book hit the ground there was a loud sound which shocked everyone. The Generation of Miracles were arriving. And someone was in their way. Kuroko never noticed their arrivals because he was always engrossed in a book, but this time he was in deep sleep. The leader of the Generation of Miracles noticed a face that he didn't recognize. Akashi went straight up to him. Kuroko woke up when he no longer felt the warmth of the sun and when he looked up he saw a shadow looming over him.
"Who are you?" Akashi questioned. "I've never seen you before." Everyone in the school was watching and they were surprised that Akashi was actually being 'nice and calm'.
Kuroko stood up and adjusted his shirt which rode up, revealing a patch of perfect white skin. "I'm Tetsu Kuro. I've been sitting on this step everyday since school began."
Everyone in the crowd was confused. Usually Kuro was very quiet. Then the blondie saw it. Before Kuroko adjusted his shirt, all of the Generation of Miracles even Midorima stared. Kise scanned Kuroko when he saw through the V-neck of Kuro's shirt. A necklace that he has seen in posters before. Posters that are plaster all over his room. He was obsessed with that singer and would do absolutely anything to meet him. And there he was. Kise became nervous. "W-where did you get that necklace?"
Kuroko froze and looked down at his chest. Oh Shit. He forgot to take it off last night. "Uh...I-"
Kise became excited. "It's gotta be you. You look exactly like Kurokocchi. I can't believe I didn't recognize you at first. I even went to your concert last night with Aominecchi." Aomine grimaced. He actually didn't want to go, but if Kise wanted it, he would do it.
"Uh...I'm not..." Everybody else in the school crowded around.
There were a bunch of squeals from the girls and lines like: "Omg! It is him." Everybody tried to push through to take a look when Akashi finally yelled, "Stop!"
"Admit it. Are you or are you not. Don't you dare lie." Akashi became serious as he moved even closer towards Kuroko.
Kuroko hated this day. He wished that he got more sleep and this would've never happened. He just wanted to be normal and go to school. "Uh-" And then he heard a voice behind him.
"If you want an answer. You have to go through me." Kuroko turned around to see who it was. In front of him was a tall red-haired man with flaming red eyes. He had a basketball jersey and shorts on and was sweating all over. Apparently he just finished shooting some hoops and witnessed the commotion.
"Who are you?" Aomine asked, glaring at the new person.
The other guy looked at Kuroko and smiled. "I'm his bodyguard. You don't want to mess with me." Aomine was about to lunge at the person when Akashi stopped him.
"We'll be back, especially cause this idiot here," points towards the blonde, "is obsessed with his so called music idol 'Kuroko-cchi'." And the five left. The crowd separated and try to go back to their own business. Still, Kuroko could see eyes on him.
Kuroko stared at the ground and then looked at the mysterious man in front of him. "Thank you," Kuroko smiled. The man blushed from the sudden praise.
"It's nothing. I just wanted to help. I'm Kagami Taiga. I know your secret and I promise I will protect you." Kagami smirked.
Kuroko seemed confused. "How do you know?"
"I was hired by your manager," Kagami bluntly said and when he realized when he just said he covered his mouth.
Kuroko asked, "Why~?"
"You shouldn't mix with that group. They are called the Generation of Miracles for a reason." Kagami answered and then tried to change the topic. "So I see you also like basketball."
Kuroko looked t his necklace and nodded his head. "But I'm not that good. I cannot even shoot hoops, but when I was a kid I had a friend that had the same hair color as you that said I should try out. He said that I had extraordinary powers and if I trained it properly I could change everything." Kuroko paused and looked up at Kagami. "You remind me of him Kagami-kun. I wonder where he went."
Kagami looked away for a second. "Why?"
"He moved away the day after he said that to me. He was the only person I really liked talking to when I was little. After he left. I continued my dream of singing, but basketball is still in my heart. I just want to hold onto it until I see him again." Kuroko smiled up at Kagami.
Kagami
I remember Kuroko from my childhood, but I never thought about how he would miss me. That just broke my heart. But I was back. I was back for him.
Kuroko looked up at me and smiled. I couldn't help but smile. I wonder if he'll realize that it was actually me who he was friends with when he was little. Kuroko spoke, "Have you listened to any of my music?" I nodded. I never forgot about him ever since I moved and he sure hasn't changed much. I changed a lot. Maybe that's why he doesn't exactly recognize me. "The album Shooting Star explained my feelings towards basketball, singing, and that one friend. I wonder if he got that message." Even though I was that one friend I never understood the message of the album. It's my favorite album by Kuroko and when I first listened to it I felt like I had a connection with it. Maybe I should listen to it again and see if I can truly understand the message.
Normal
The doors swung open and people started piling in. Kuroko was pushed and before he fell, Kagami caught him. Kagami couldn't help but think, "Thank goodness you're okay."
"Kuro, let's go." I played along and called him by his "fake" name to make sure nobody realizes his secret. Someday, you're going to remember who I really am. I hope it's sooner than later. After all...I've been waiting for five years.
Kuroko and Kagami ended up having the same classes. Was it pure coincidence. Maybe. Was it planned? Most likely. As soon as Kuroko's manager heard about his childhood friend, Kagami, and that he was going to the same school with Kuroko he called him right away. Kagami was happy that he could finally be close to Kuroko again, but little did he know that Kuroko pulled up a barrier. A barrier that only the real friend from his past can break, and even though it's Kagami himself, it's extremely hard to break.