I do not own Kuroko no Basket.
Sorry this took so long. Things have been busy recently and my laptop died, so I can't get online as often. I know this chapter is still really short, I promise to try and make the next one at least reach 1,000 words.
I stare in front of me, at Kagami's back. He still talks to me, occasionally, but he seems really awkward all the time. No one from the team has said anything, so I can only assume that he never told them, for which I am really grateful. But it is still kind of worrying...Why hasn't it told them? Is he embarrassed to talk about it? ...or is he hoping to hold it over me somehow? Not that it really matters much anymore, it still seems as if I may have to leave the team anyway. I have been really distracted during practice, my mind constantly thinking about Kagami. I don't know how many passes I have missed since our conversation and things don't seem like they are going to get better anytime soon.
Letting out a sigh, I begin packing away my things as the bell signaling the end of the day rings. I slowly make my way to my locker and put my things away, as well as getting out everything I would need to complete my homework tonight, and begin making my way to the gym, stalling as much as possible. Not that it really mattered how long I take, I could just say that I had been there the whole time and no one would question it.
Letting out another sigh, I quietly enter the gym and head to the locker room, changing into my practice clothes. Walking back out, I take my place at the back of the group, who are listening to Riko.
Practice continues as usual, at least usual for the passed couple of weeks. I constantly miss normally easy passes and I am pretty sure that Kagami is distracted by something as well. He keeps sending me weird glances. I don't know what he could be thinking about. Shaking my head, I try to turn my attention back to the rest of the players, wanting to at least succeed in a couple of passes by the end of practice, only to notice everyone staring at me. I try to fight the blush down as I stare back at the them.
I stare at them unflinchingly as they stare at me. After a few minutes, they seem to decide not to say anything and go back to practice. The rest of the practice goes by much the same as the first part. That is when I made my decision...I was done. I thought I loved basketball more than anything, but if him not talking to me causes me to get this distracted than obviously that isn't the case. I think of this team as a family and I want to stay with them and play basketball. But, I would rather leave on my own and never face any of them again, than for them to find out and all hate me.
After practice, I stay in the gym waiting for everyone but Hyuga, who was still practicing shots, had left. I stand behind him for a few minutes, quietly watching him, trying to think up what to say. Letting out a soft sigh, I clear my throat, causing him to jump slightly, before turning to face me, cursing.
"Stop doing that Kuroko." he says turning back and shooting the ball again.
"I'm quitting," I say softly, causing his to miss another shot before turning to face me with wide eyes.
"What?" he asks, staring at me in surprise.
"I'm quitting the team," I elaborate, staring at him fixedly. He looks at me for a few seconds before shaking his head.
"What do you mean you're quitting?..We have came this far mostly thanks to you and Kagami, you can't just quit," he insists, taking a couple of steps toward me. I let out a light sigh and pray that he didn't notice the small flinch when he said Kagami's name.
"Sorry...I just can't be apart of the team anymore. I can't play basketball with you all anymore." I reply, picking up my bag and walking away, not giving him a chance to reply.