This Time

Author's Note: Damn. Ummm. I'm very sorry. I've been preoccupied with A LOT of schoolwork. Even though it's Christmas vacation. Anyways, I seem to have lost my touch in writing because I'm not satisfied at all with this but here you go. Ah, also a very late Happy Birthday to Akashi and also Heichou and an advanced one to me!

This chapter IS A TIME SKIP CHAP incase you don't notice XD. Also Fluff.

Disclaimer: I put I wanna own KnB on my wishlist and Santa replied with a You wish. Also, the image is not mine.


Inside a rather extravagant condo unit, in an elaborately decorated bedroom, a small figure was sleeping peacefully on a king sized bed. Meanwhile, a significantly taller figure was standing by the doorframe, sporting an amused smirk as he took in the adorable image before him.

He neared the bed and sat beside the sleeping boy. He observed Kuroko with a gentle smile. He touched the alabaster skin which greatly contrasted the navy sheets; he caressed the face that could easily put a doll to shame; he tried to comb the ridiculous bed head with his bandaged hands.

He held his lover as if the other was fragile glass that could break anytime; he treasured him as if he were to leave him anytime.

He still couldn't believe the love that he has with this person; he couldn't believe that this love sprouted from, and came with, great pain.

It was all too surreal.

He never would have expected things to turn out this way. He never expected his unrequited love to be reciprocated after such a long wait. Six years ago, when he came across a broken hearted Kuroko; he thought that he had just witnessed an end of a precious life, a great loss, but turned out to be a start of something new, something that would actually make him happy.

In his stupor, he hadn't noticed a pair of crystal blue eyes quietly observing him. His train of thought was put to a halt when he felt the smaller male remove his glasses. He could only make out a smug grin on the blunette's face which was reflected on his own.

'He is such an angel'

"I suppose that's your form of good morning?" Midorima tried to reach out for his glasses, his smile still not faltering despite only being able to see blurred images. Kuroko, who was at a disadvantage because the taller male obviously had longer arms, sighed in resignation after considering his chances of actually winning this little game he initiated.

"You win," that pout he saw once he finally regained his sight was more than enough to be his prize but he wasn't going to let this chance pass. Kuroko was, after all, a person of pride (although discretely) and winning something meant getting something in return. "What do I win?," he said as his emerald eyes glinted under his eyeglasses. Kuroko paused for a moment and looked him straight in the eyes.

"My presence… for the rest of your life," Kuroko said in an as-a-matter-of-fact tone and looked at Midorima as if he was some kind of idiot which, in return, had the taller male shown an uncharacteristic display of pride while he said," I already asked for that three months ago and I could clearly remember you approve of it in a rather emotional manner".

Kuroko could only hold back his laughter, amused that the green haired male actually used their engagement as a retort. He had no qualms though. Every time he recalled Midorima's proposal under the blazing lights of the court, in the middle of a reunion game between Shuutoku's and Seirin's former players (who were, not to mention, aware of the plan), he couldn't help but smile.

He was in for a big surprise when Midorima suddenly landed on his back after shooting a three and got to his knees while the panicking tealhead checked his body for injuries. He could only sigh in relief as he playfully punched Midorima. To his surprise, the green head just hugged him as the taller male practically shook with laughter while a wide grin was plastered on his face.

Kuroko's tears glistened as the ring being placed on his ring finger practically did the same thing. The cheers and teasings were drowned in the background. It was just the two of them. It was their moment.

"How about dinner outside?" Kuroko considered the suggestion and smiled.

"That sounds great."


A/N: It's too short. I'm really sorry. I hope you liked this chapter . Le MidoKuro fluff. Goodness. I hope you're not angry with me for updating so late. Next chapter will be slightly longer and yes, it is THE ENCOUNTER. I just thought of something, if you want me to make a separate chapter about how the MidoKuro love progressed just let me know. Until next time. Leave a review please XD I REAAAAAAAALLLLLYYYYYY appreciate reviews. I will probably upload the next chapter on my birthday which is on December 31. Bye.