Pairing: Akashi x OC

Rating: K+

Warnings: A lil bit o' fluff (because there are like no fluff stories with Akashi out there and I wanted to write one)

Requested by: zzyyzz


Tadashi Junsui. The name that made many-a-man's heart flutter. The name that girls whispered about during lunch. The name that struck an image of perfection in the chords of the mind. The name that made one think of the word "pure."

She was a beautiful girl, with long dark hair that she usually wore in a ponytail high on the back of her head. She was slender, but not skinny; one might describe her physique as lithe. She had a cute face, with the perfect smile that wasn't perfect. It was genuine. She always seemed like she cared about the littlest problems of someone else's. Her brown doe eyes sparkled with delight whenever she achieved something. She was so innocent and pure, and clever, too. She had excellent grades, and always kept her cool composure. She was the one people would go to for help.

In her spare time, she played sports. She wasn't actually on an official team, but no one said "no" if she wanted to join in on a practice. She had a sharp eye and learned quickly. Her favourite sport was basketball.

She loved watching the high school team's practices, and occasionally joining in. She wasn't bad at it, but she wasn't exactly a prodigy. She was cute when she messed up, and determined when she did not. The other players loved spending time with her and would often ask her to visit them.

Yes, little Jun-chan was the perfect girl. Maybe that's why she caught his eye. In his mind, they were perfect for each other.

Akashi Seijuro. The emperor. The man who did it all. Perfect grades. Perfect composure. Perfect at basketball. Perfect at everything. So perfect, it often made him wonder why she wasn't interested in him.

She was friendly with him, of course, and not intimidated by him, unlike everyone else. She held her ground against him, which made him admire her even more. But she didn't give him any special treatment. Normally, that wouldn't have been a problem for "Akashi-san," as she addressed him, but this time, it was. He wanted her all to himself. He didn't like when another man got too close, or when she laughed at one of their jokes. That light, sweet laugh that made him feel something he had never felt before.

Akashi wasn't sure what was happening to him, or what he should do, so, he went and visited Kuroko. When he told his former teammate about how she made him feel, he simply tilted his head and said "Akashi-kun, you have a crush."

A crush? THE Akashi Seijuro had a crush? He didn't believe it at first, but after thinking about it, yes, he did. He looked at the sky and smiled to himself. "Well, I'll just have to do something about it."

The moment he went back to school, he began to look for her. Now, one thing about Akashi is that he's blunt and straight to the point. He had no intention of pulling her to the side and standing in a blushing, stuttering mess while she giggled softly. He was going to straight up tell her he liked her.

Obviously, having no experience with love, that is NOT what happened. The moment he saw her, he walked over, and asked if he could speak to her. She flashed that smile, causing Akashi's cheeks to turn pink, and nodded. Akashi felt his heart race. "Would you meet me on the roof during lunch?" Once she agreed, he turned and walked away, trying not to lose his composure.

"WHat was THAT?" He asked himself as he looked in the mirror. He then realized that this was going to be more difficult than he had originally thought.

The time approached for Akashi to make his confession. His palms were sweaty as he walked up the stairs to the roof, his chest felt tight, and he felt dizzy. He wondered if he was sick. He opened the door, glad for the fresh air, then stopped when he saw her.

She had his back to him, her ponytail swaying gently in the wind. She was looking out over the school grounds, observing all of the students below. She had a relaxed pose, leaning more on her right leg.

Akashi cleared his throat. His face heated up when she turned and smiled at him. "What is it, Akashi-san?"

"I love you." The words had come out before he realized it. The silence that followed nearly suffocated him. He couldn't turn his gaze away, looking right into her eyes. Her smile brightened and her eyes sparkled, like she had won something. Akashi's world went in slow motion as she ran to him and hugged him, giggling.

"I'm so glad you finally realized it. I love you too!"

They put a whole new meaning to the term "power-couple."