(A/N) Hey, guys! I was so excited about the amount of follows and favorites I had within the first 40 hours of posting this. Just letting you know, I'm taking suggestions.

Midorima's POV

Feeling the sudden downpour of rain, I fish out an umbrella and open it, grasping my lucky item in the nook of my arm. I walk across the busy road, shivering as a car rushed by, centimeters from me. My headphones are plugged into my ears as I listen to the daily horoscope.

"If you didn't catch it earlier, today's lucky item is a childhood toy. It can be really old, or current as well. Both work to ward off the bad luck that might try and stall you."

Yeah, like I ever miss the lucky item. I knew what it would be since yesterday. I had dug around in the attic to find the teddy bear I had played with as a child. Weighing down my arms are plastic grocery bags, filled with the snacks that Murisakibara had begged for. I still don't know how he eats as much as he does, and stays in shape. Stepping onto the safety of the sidewalk, not looking back into the traffic, I step towards a brick wall, leaning the bags against it. He had wanted so much from the store, and the weight of the bags had made a red ring along my wrist. Eying my car on the nearby curb, I wait a bit. Taking a small pause, and trying not to step in the growing puddles, I continue listening to the rerun of the horoscope.

"Also, a small warning to Aquarius. Today will not be a good start to your week. And it seems this bad luck will continue into your month. I think it would be best to be as cautious as possible for the time being. For Aquarius, heart break is imminent, but you will find someone new. This person is so close to you already, you'll wonder why you didn't realize sooner. Taurus, your day..."

Shutting off the audio, I pull the headphones out of my ears. Pushing them into one of the bags, I sigh. It's always Aquarius. I wonder what signs the other team members have...

Stopping short, I stand still, listening for what had caught my attention. I can hear footsteps... fast steps, like someone running for their life. I listen to the splashing of water under someone's shoes. Before I can look, I hear something slip to the ground on the side of the wall around the corner. For a moment, there is silence, but then all that can be heard is heavy breathing and the occasional wince. A familiar sigh rings out.

"Damn..." the voice mumbles. Curiosity getting the best of me, I walk around the corner to see a blue haired teen slumped on the pavement on his hands and knees. The shadow player moves to sit against the wall, shuts his eyes, and stays there, drenched.

"Kuroko, is something wrong?" I ask, concern filling my expression. He looks up to me, startled and confused, probably wondering how we ended up in the same place. Upon seeing me, he moves one of his hands behind his back. Looking him over, I can see that his legs are shaking, his face is slightly red and puffy, and his hair's a wet mess. He struggles not to move the hand he's hidden. Saving that question for later, I frown.

"Were you running?" I ask, partially in disbelief. It's no secret that Kuroko has zero stamina. By the end of practice, he's almost passed out in the locker room. But, he always perks up at the mention of visit to Maji Burger. Plus, it's raining. Kuroko looked flushed for a moment, before shakily giving his response.

"Uh, y-yeah. Running that's it..." He mumbles. His face is contorted into an expression of pain, but not the physical kind. My eyes narrow a bit. What happened to Kuroko's usual blank dialogue? Seeing my confused look, he quickly gathers himself, and soon, his usual placid expression.

"Yes, Midorima-kun. I was running. Though I did not expect the rain, and fell just now." As he says that, I pause. Yeah, at a closer look, tiny scratches line his left leg, and the palm of his visible hand is scraped red.

"Are you hurt anywhere else?" I ask. At my question, he stiffens.

"No, I'm fine." He pushes himself to his feet, and turns to go. Before he can, I reach out and grab his wrist.

"Damn!" In response to my touch, Kuroko cringes heavily, and almost falls back down. Steadying himself, he pulls his arm away from me, glaring slightly.

"I said I'm fine!" he says, teeth clenched. My eyes widen. Something is wrong here. Kuroko would never act this way. Deciding I would find out, I grab onto his other arm and pull his towards the bags.

"Kuroko, you can't fool me of all people. Come with me." I state. He moves to resist, but the pain in his wrist stops him before he can get free. Blue eyes meet green as he stares at me for a moment, before deciding to come along. Only letting my grip go to grab the groceries, I pop open the trunk, placing them inside.

"You can sit in the passenger seat, Kuroko." I offer, walking over to the driver's side of the car. Plopping down into the seat, I turn the keys, jumping at the start up roar. Shutting the door beside me, I move my foot to the gas pedal.

"Kuroko what ha-" I look over to the other side of the car, but find the seat empty. Sighing, I open the door, and step out.

"Kuroko?" I ask, waiting for his answer. A moment passes, and -

"Yes?" A voice rings out, and I almost jump out of my skin. Turning around, I see Kuroko seated in a slightly damp back seat.

"When did you get there?!" I ask breathlessly. He just shrugs, looking away.

"I was here the whole time." He states bluntly. Shaking my head, I climb back into the car, pull out of the parking space, and start down the busy road. After a few minutes of awkward silence, I hear sniffs from the back seat. It wouldn't be surprising if he had caught a cold, having been drenched in the down pour. Looking into the rear view mirror, I see Kuroko looking into his lap, face hidden by his dripping hair.

"Kuroko, are you alright?" I ask quietly. A moment of silence passes before he looks up; and when I see his face, my blood seems to boil.

Kuroko is crying...

(A/N) Whheeww. Okay, so I would've posted this earlier, but my computer was taken away, and I can only use it during certain times. Review your thoughts and questions, and I will answer them in the next chapter!