Warning:There will be some OOC-ness in this chapter and probably in the future chapters too as I cannot really write personalities well but I hope it's still okay ;A;;
"Kuroko?"
"Midorima-kun?"
Now this is an unexpected yet not surprising meeting.
Kuroko was bored at home and decided to pay a visit at the library when he bumped into the Oha Asa fanatic- Midorima Shintaro.
"It sure is not surprising seeing you here,Midorima-kun"
"Hmph,I can say the same for you."the shooter said while pushing his glasses up slightly. As usual,he is holding his lucky item,which seems to be a paintbrush today,with his bandaged hand. In fact,the world must have ended if you see him without his lucky item with him.
"I guess so..What books are you searching for?"Kuroko asked curiously.
"None in particular. I am just killing time in the library as I am currently on a break."
"A break?"
"It's Saturday today and during the weekends I usually help out at the hospital. It's not like I wanted to but I was forced by my father,saying something like I will be the future successor. Sigh. What about you,Kuroko?"
"Hmm.I am just finding some books that peak my interest to read. There really isn't much to do at home. What books do you recommend?"
"I see. Well since I am free I guess I will help you in your search of books. What genres do you prefer?"
"Hmm"Kuroko thought for awhile. He read books of all kinds of genres but there really isn't a particular one that he actually like. In fact,he loves all of them.
"Mystery….maybe?I prefer those where there are lots of suspense and mysteries that aren't really obvious. I have seen lots of books that have mysteries that are really easy to solve till the point where there really is no meaning in reading them."Kuroko stated as a matter of fact.
"Mystery huh…"Midorima mumbled to himself while strolling through the shelves. He slides his finger across thousands of books while trying to find a good title that Kuroko might like. After passing a few books,he finally stopped at one. He pulled the book out of its original spot and handed it to Kuroko.
"This book is better than most of them out there. The suspense is practically everywhere and the mysteries are hard to solve. You might need to crack your brain for a good 3 hours to be able to figure it out. Also,the plot twist at the end is something you never expected."
Kuroko accepted the book with his pale hands and stared at the very very fancy cover. If not for the title,Kuroko would have mistaken the book as Romeo and Juliet. He speed read the summary at the back of the cover and surprisingly, he likes it very much. Kuroko looked up to Midorima from the book
"Thank you for recommending this book to me,Midorima-kun.I really like it."Kuroko thanked the shooter with a smile.
"I-it's not like I wanted to,I only did it because you asked me to and I just happen to have the time."Midorima stuttered while pushing up his glasses again- trying to conceal the blush that had formed from Kuroko's rare smile. Furthermore,It was directed towards him.
Kuroko laughed inwardly at Midorima's behaviour. 'His tsundereness will always never change I guess.'he thought.
Kuroko walked towards the library table and pulled out the chair. Seeing as there is no point in going back home to read when he can just do so at the library, he sat down on the chair and started reading the book that was handed to him earlier. After a few minutes,Midorima sat on the chair opposite of Kuroko and begin reading the book that he had picked for himself. It was titled "The seven deadly sins". Not surprising for Midorima if you would ask Kuroko.
The two read in silence. Comfortable with each other's presence. If anyone that the both of them knew saw them in their current situation,no doubt that they would be shock. Midorima and Kuroko,seeing them together is like Akashi wearing a tutu willingly. Yes,it was that impossible. Both the shooter and the phantom sixth man don't particularly get along with each other. The both of them have like literally one thousand differences and the only possible similarity between the two is probably only their love for reading. The main differences between the two is definitely about basketball. Midorima is not really fond of Kuroko's playing style and his way of thinking towards basketball. The latter held the same reasons. Kuroko,however,wants to change Midorima's mind. He wants him to know that basketball is all about teamwork- seeing as the shooter rarely passes the ball to someone and just immediately shoots it whenever he has it. Same for the rest of his teammates. He would change their minds. Simply by telling them would be highly impossible,for sure. He has to show them.
After what seems like ages,Kuroko closed the book and stood up. The clattering sound of the chair made Midorima glanced up at Kuroko.
"Thank you for accompanying me,Midorima-kun. It was nice being with you. Well then,I will be going ahead first,see you soon."
"Y-your welcome. B-by the way,it's not like I'm curious or anything but,are you going home now?"Midorima stuttered. He did not want the phantom to leave just yet. He has to admit,he enjoys Kuroko's company.
"Hmm,not just yet. I am going to visit the Tokyo hospital first."
Midorima's ears perk up at Kuroko's statement. "The hospital?What business do you have there?"
Kuroko inserted the book back to its original place before answering "Nothing. Just visiting someone."
Curioused,Midorima stood up and placed his book into the shelf. "I will come along with you. My father works at that hospital and he wants me back by 3 which it's like,soon."
Kuroko nodded slightly and walked out of the library- with Midorima following closely behind him.
The moment they walked into the hospital,all the nurses and the doctors passing by immediately greeted Midorima- either giving their respect as he is the hospital's head doctor's son or because of his well-known potential in the hospital. Midorima, however,simply ignored all of the greetings and compliments that some gave and just continued walking behind Kuroko.
When they went further into the hospital,the surrounding got quieter. Midorima let out a sigh of relief that he did not know he was holding. He was kind of tensed by all the attention he was given. As the two of them enter the elevator,Midorima asked Kuroko the question that he had been wondering.
"Kuroko."
"Hm?"Kuroko answered as a reply.
"If you don't mind me asking,who is that 'someone' that you are visiting?"Midorima asked nervously. He was sweating a bit- afraid of Kuroko's answer. However,Kuroko did not respond. Midorima glanced at Kuroko and saw his tightened fists. 'I must have asked something sensitive.' Midorima thought as he clutched onto his lucky item.
Although the level that they are headed to is only at the 9th level,it seems that the time ticking in the elevator is passing really slowly. The air within the elevator was so heavy to the point that Midorima had to breathe through his mouth. He immediately regretted asking the tealette the question.
When the elevator doors finally open after what seems like eternity,Kuroko replied while walking out of the elevator.
"My mother."
Midorima's eyes widened by a small fraction at Kuroko's reply. It was no wonder that Kuroko took such a long time to reply. To say that he was surprised is probably an understatement. Kuroko rarely speaks anything related to his family or even himself. Nobody,not even Aomine and Kise,his two closest friends compared to the others in the team,even know where Kuroko lives. Everything about Kuroko is a mystery. An enigma.
"What happened to your mother?"Midorima asked another question after a few silent walking along the corridor. It was unusual for Midorima to pry into other people's business but he had no choice but to be curious. He hates to admit but he wants to know more about the phantom or at the very least,his blood-related parents.
"Why don't you see for yourself? It is kind of hard for me to explain right now. Also Isn't your father asking for you,Midorima-kun?"
"When we walked into the hospital earlier,the nurses and doctors that have greeted me will most likely inform my father of my presence so it's fine. If father ever needs my help,he will call me."
"Hm,I see."Kuroko replied softly before stopping in front of a white door. Midorima looked briefly at the nameplate on the door before following behind Kuroko into the room.
On the bed that was placed near the corner of the room,laid a woman that look no more than 40. Her face is as pale,if not,paler than a ghost. The colour of teal on her hair is starting to fade away. The bones on her arms are sticking out obviously. To add on all of the flaws,she is in a coma. It was almost like she was dead. The only signs that was given to proof that she is still alive is the soft yet shaky breathing that was heard in the room and the beeping of the monitor that tracks her heart rate. Despite seeing lots of other patients,Midorima had never seen someone this sickly before. And this 'someone' was Kuroko's one and only mother.
Midorima's eyes were set still on the patient sleeping peacefully on the bed- not aware that Kuroko had already reached to his mother's side.
Kuroko intertwined his fingers with his mother's and whispered softly but loudly enough for Midorima to snap back to reality.
"Hello mother,it's Tetsuya,your son."
It's heartbreaking for Midorima to watch the two family members interacting one-sidedly. He clutched onto his lucky item even harder than he already was while silently praying for the woman's recovery. Midorima does not even want to know what happened to her anymore. All he wanted was for her to recover and be happy with her family again.
"I wonder if I would be joining you soon,mother." Kuroko said while managing a sad smile.
"What?"Midorima asked,not understanding the meaning behind Kuroko's words.
"Nothing. Would you like something to drink,Midorima-kun?"Kuroko asked in an attempt to change the topic.
"I want a red-bean canned drink,thanks."
Kuroko nodded and went out of the room,leaving Midorima behind.
"Ah! Kuroko-kun,you are here again."A voice said from behind Kuroko. He turned behind at the familiar voice and was not surprised to see Dr Midorima,his friend's father.
Kuroko bowed politely and greeted back "Nice to see you again,Dr Midorima ."
"Haha! Still as polite as ever huh?" he said jokingly. Despite have a stern face and a strict voice that could rival Akashi's,Dr Midorima is actually really kind and cheerful.(For Kuroko at least)
"Anyways,how have you been these days? Do you feel uncomfortable?"he asked. Dr Midorima is Kuroko's personal doctor and is also the only one who knows about his sickness as he told him to keep it a secret.
"I have been feeling normal,in fact,I feel great. However,I do feel dizzy and nauseous sometimes but it's probably from my basketball practices."
"I see…..well,just don't push yourself too hard."he said while giving Kuroko a reassuring smile.
"I won't. Umm.. Dr Midorima?"
"Hm?"
"I know that I have ask this countless of times but….is there really no way for the sickness to be cured?"Kuroko asked while tightening his fists,fingers digging into his palm.
Dr Midorima flinched a bit before regaining back his composure and replied softly while gripping onto Kuroko's shoulders "I'm sorry…...there really is no cure. I will try my best to find one though!"
Kuroko forced a smile at Dr Midorima's words. He knows that he is trying his very best to find a cure to save his life,and so must he himself. He have to save his teammates.
"Um..so I will be going ahead now,see you next time,Dr Midorima."
"Alright,stay safe okay? Also,can you help me call Shintaro? I need him."
Kuroko gave a slight nod before heading back to the direction that he was heading to before the doctor called him.
Kuroko was walking towards the vending machine to buy drinks while thinking about his situation when he saw a familiar guy leaning against the wall while drinking a can of ice-tea.
The way his raven coloured bangs are parted to the left and how his jacket was held over his shoulder is definitely not foreign to Kuroko. It has been a long time since he last saw him,and there he is. Right in front of him.
"Nijimura-senpai?"
Author's note
I finally update after I don't know 6 days? XDD I was thinking on how to continue the story so I'm sorry if it took such a long time ;A;; My fingers just kinda type by itself so most of the time I have no Idea what I wrote in this chapter xD And all the grammar mistakes ahhhh Sorry if this chapter is kinda short :( ( definitely shorter than the previous one ) Also if you are wondering why this story is kinda slow paced it's because it's suppose to be like this? I just want to try to like write the interactions between Kuroko and the GOM and all so ye…..Ehh what else to say hmm Ah! I kind of estimated the amount of chapters this story will have and it's about 10+ ish I guess?I also have thought of all kinds of other stories so I will start posting one of them when this story ends :) Please do continue to support this story and review~
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Daygon Yuuki: ooh about Kise being kuroko's bestie,I actually realise that mistake after I read through the story again XD But I actually meant one of his closer friends! For the pairings,this is actually more of a friendship kind of fanfic(because I can't write romance /cries I'm still learning qwq ) but I will add some light romance with akakuro(my otp www)and maybe some other pairings!And you asked for nijimura-senpai so here he is~ When I read through your review,I was thinking on how to add Nijimura into the story and I just kinda go with the flow xD(if you get what I mean)Thank you so much for your review~!
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