WARNING! If you don't like yaoi (boy x boy) then please don't read this.

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This is a roleplay story done by KurokoTetsuya101 and The Lucky Bell.

He looked at Akashi with a blank look when he called him weak and someone with low stamina and no talent. However he didn't say anything and just listened. "Trump card? Winter Cup?" Was Akashi serious? If he worked hard on this new style, he'd get to play in the Winter Cup?

"Yes. If everything goes according to my calculations, then you will be able to develop your style in about a month. Winter Cup begins in about 2 months, so you will develop your new style in 1 and then have 1 more month to perfect it during plays." Akashi noticed Kuroko's blank look and immediately knew the reason for it. He sighed before speaking up.

"It's a fact that you have no talent or any other good qualities of a basketball player... However, your determination is noteworthy. You can't find that in many people so I really admire that aspect of you. You seem to never give up once you set your mind on something."

Akashi smiled, "My calculations include that stubbornness of yours. If it were a normal person, I would estimate them to be able to perfect and develop the style in about 6 months... However, since it's you, I would say one month is enough. We'll begin your training now. I'll show you the general aspects you will need to develop, but then you will need to do it yourself. I will overlook your training and I'll give you permission to use the gym every day after school. Then when you're ready, after one month, you will have your trial match. There you will prove your worth to the team."

Akashi now faced the bluenette with a serious look. "However, to achieve the style you will need to make sacrifices. No shooting, dribbling or any other form of play except for passing. Are you willing to sacrifice those so that you could develop your style? I won't go easy on you so make your decision."

Kuroko couldn't believe the fact that Akashi believed in him so much. He believed that he would be able to develop a style in just one month... Did the redhead really think he could do it?

Well he had to try. If he didn't, Kagami would never get to join the team. He didn't want to bring his friend down. Besides, he wanted to play badly as well. He always wanted to play on a team and maybe he'll be useful now.

"No shooting or even dribbling? Just passing?" He knew passing was important in games but he's never heard of a player who only passed. However if Akashi suggested it... "Alright. I won't shoot or dribble..."

He just hoped he would be able to join the team. But then a thought came to him. What if the team made fun of him when he tried out again and he screwed up? They'll surely remember what happened, even if they don't bully him anymore thanks to Akashi. He just hoped he would do well.

Akashi looked at the nerd in thought. The captain smirked. It was so easy to read what was on the nerd's mind. "As for the team, you will have to earn everyone's trust yourself. It's not something you can do overnight." Akashi walked to the pile of balls again, taking one ball for himself.

"Let's begin. We have no time to spare." Akashi faced the nerd, ready to begin training.

It was finally the next day and although Kuroko tried to deny it, he felt a little excited. He was going to go out for once and he wouldn't be by himself. Of course it was with Akashi who suddenly confessed to him just the day before, but that didn't matter.

He was going to be able to go out and have fun. At least he hoped he would be able to have fun. After all, he didn't know what Akashi liked to do other than basketball. What if they didn't like the same things? What if people stared at them? Even worse, what if people hated him just like his school and they decided to try and make fun of Akashi too?

Former bully or not, he didn't want that to happen to Akashi. Not him or anyone. That's why he decided he would do his very best today for this... hang out. He was too embarrassed to call it a date.

After trying to find decent clothes that he certainly didn't have, Kuroko left for Tokyo mall. He had to go now otherwise he would be late and Akashi would be displeased. During the whole bus ride, he used his hands to fix his wild bed head. It sucked having long hair and horrible bed head but it wasn't like he could do anything about it. He definitely wasn't getting his hair cut anytime soon.

Kuroko sighed in relief when he made it to the entrance of Tokyo mall on time. Now he just had to find Akashi. It wasn't that hard since Akashi was so obvious with his flaming red hair.

Akashi stood at the entrance of the mall with folded arms. He looked at his expensive watch but luckily Kuroko still had a minute felt. If the bluenette wouldn't show in that one minute, he would face the wrath of an Akashi, and that ladies and gentlemen is something unimaginable. Akashi looked around, noticing some people staring at him. But luckily when they saw him return the stare, they all quickly looked away.

Akashi sighed. He probably went overboard with his clothes of choice. Expensive watch, a vest with a red tie, black pants and lastly red Jordan sneakers which he decided to wear, just to not look so classy.

Finally he spotted the bluenette walking towards him, again sparing a glance at his watch. "You're just on time."

Kuroko didn't reply to Akashi's statement even though he was relieved. He just stared at Akashi and his clothes. He looked so formal yet so chill... It was hard to explain. But look at him, he wore his normal comfortable clothing. Was this the wrong choice? He didn't have anything better in his closet!

Did he underdress? This was bad, wasn't it? People are definitely going to stare because he was so underdressed! He didn't want to bring that attention to Akashi. "...S-Should I go home and change...?" He didn't know what he would change into but hopefully he could find something better than simple jeans and a baggy t-shirt.

"No need. We have no time to spare." Akashi observed the bluenette and immediately wondered if he really exaggerated on his clothes. He should have wore something more... casual. Of well, he wanted to make a good impression but it looks like it had the opposite effect. It didn't matter though.

The redhead walked over to the bluenette and held his hand in one of his. "Let's go to our first stop."

"And our first stop would be?" Kuroko asked while looking at their joined hands. He was still so unused to someone touching him, he didn't know what to do... It was even weirder since it was Akashi who was holding his hand.

"You'll see." Was the only thing the captain said as they made their way to their destination. Akashi enjoyed seeing Kuroko's confused face but not for long as they finally arrived in front of a hair salon. The redhead stopped in front and turned around to face the bluenette.

"We're going to cut your hair." Akashi boldly stated.

Kuroko looked up at the store name before at Akashi in slight surprise. Did he hear him right? Did he say he was going to get his hair cut? That would cost money! But that wasn't all of Kuroko's concerns...

He remembered past memories that he never told anyone, not even Kagami. He tried pushing him away, not wanting to remember. He was visibly shaking on the outside as he touched some of his hair. "W-What's wrong with my long hair? It's fine like this, I don't need it cut..." He mumbled, not looking at Akashi. He didn't want to hear those dreadful words along with the mocking laughter ever again.

Akashi noticed Kuroko's sudden shaking. Why was he so afraid of getting a haircut? Akashi wondered but without thinking, the redhead embraced the bluenette into a hug. He held him tightly in his arms, not caring if people around them watched.

"I'm sorry if I triggered any unpleasant memories but... you will have to cut your hair and face your fears. Your hair is one of the reasons you get bullied so by getting rid of it, we will get rid of the bullying" Akashi placed his hand on top of Kuroko's head to calm him down.

Kuroko stiffened in surprise when he felt Akashi hug him. It was just like on the stair case when they fell together but more comforting. The hand on his head also calmed him down and he took a few deep breaths.

"But... I'll get bullied because people will be able to see my face..." His glasses alone wouldn't be able to cover his whole face. He would get made fun of because of how he looked, with or without long hair. He wanted to tell Akashi why exactly but he didn't trust the redhead completely yet.

"You think people bully you because of your face?" small laughter escaped Akashi's lips.

"Why would you want to hide your beautiful face?" Akashi made Kuroko look upwards by putting his finger below Kuroko's chin.

"And when I say that I mean it. I don't know who told you or made you hide it, but trust me when I say that they had evil intentions behind their actions and claims. Remember Tetsuya, from now on I will create a bright new future for you. But in order to do that, you will have to let me create it. Will you trust me?" Akashi asked while still stroking Kuroko's long hair in comforting manner.

The only reason why Kuroko didn't reply yet is because Akashi's laugh and his face distracted him. Why did he say he had a beautiful face? No one ever says that, not even his parents. Was it really... beautiful?

Then what about what happened back then? What was it? Was he beautiful or was he ugly? It confused him so he decided not to speak just yet. Akashi just wanted to help him, right? Besides, he could always regrow the hair...

Kuroko unconsciously leaned into the hand touching his hair. He always unconsciously loved it whenever someone touched his hair. "...If you're sure... I guess I can't say no.." He still had his glasses so maybe he could think of a new way to hide his face if things went bad.

Akashi smiled, noticing Kuroko's comfort in his touch, which made his heart, beat faster. He stood in place until he was sure his blush was unnoticeable before patting Kuroko on the head and leading him insider the hair salon.

"You won't regret it." Akashi said in confidence.

"I hope so..." Kuroko said, nervously following Akashi. He still wasn't sure if cutting his hair was the right decision but it's not like Akashi will take no for an answer. "What will we do after this?"

Akashi hummed in thought but didn't reply yet, afraid that Kuroko will back away if he told him right before he was about to cut his hair. He ignored the question, intending on answering it after the haircut.

Akashi approached the hairdresser and told him to cut the hair short. "As long as mine." He told the hairdresser but smirked when he saw the bluenette. After telling the hairdresser what to do, Akashi quietly sat in the waiting room in one of the chairs, and took one of the magazines to read while waiting for his date. He couldn't wait to see Kuroko's new transformation.

Kuroko was nervous the whole time but didn't say a word and stayed still. He couldn't embarrass Akashi by having an outburst now could he? So he endured the hair cut, ignoring how his mind said it was a bad idea. Akashi said he was always right so if he told him cutting his hair was for the better, he couldn't be too wrong, right?

When it was all done, he was asked if he wanted to see it. He politely declined. He really didn't want to see what he looked like until Akashi did. If Akashi liked it, maybe he would take a small peek at his new look. Finally he was allowed to go to the waiting room to show Akashi.

Akashi flipped though the pages of a fashion magazine, looking for any ideas on what clothes to buy Kuroko. He was thinking of going to the clothes shop after their... next stop. He looked up when he noticed that Kuroko was done, but when he did, the sight that had greeted him was mind blowing. Akashi knew that hairstyles change people, but he never knew it could change someone almost to no recognition.

Akashi felt his heart rate speed up so he turned around for a second to calm himself down. When he did, he turned back around to look at the unrecognizable bluenette. "If we didn't come in together I wouldn't even recognize you. You look beautiful Tetsuya." Akashi managed to say while hiding his slight blush.

Kuroko noticed Akashi's slight blush and wondered if Akashi's words really were true. Did he really look beautiful? Was that even possible for a nerd like himself? He looked around until he spotted a mirror in the room. He walked over and was shocked by his looks.

He kind of looked like Akashi, minus the blue hair and different eye style. He didn't know he could look like this. However was it enough? Would he get bullied because he didn't have his long hair? His hands instinctively reached for his hair to mess with but he already forgot that he didn't have long hair anymore. "...I guess..." He finally replied to Akashi.

"You really do. You look beautiful. I'll say it over and over if I need to." Akashi's fast beating heart really didn't help him so he decided to pay the hairdresser and out onto their next destination. He took Kuroko by his hand, as they walked side by side. Now its time for Akashi to answer Kuroko's previous question.

"As for our next destination..." Akashi began when the saw the glasses shop at the corner of the mall. "It will be the glasses shop, slash, optician. We're getting you contact lenses." Akashi finally revealed, hoping Kuroko's reaction would be calmer than the one of his hair.

Kuroko tried not to let his cheeks turn red when Akashi called him beautiful. He still couldn't believe how embarrassing Akashi was. He looked at their joined hands once more before back up at Akashi.

"...Contact lenses...?" Why? Akashi already changed his hair! He couldn't lose his glasses either! But if he got contacts, they wouldn't call off as much as his glasses. "But... my face…"

"It's beautiful. You don't need to hide it. Trust me." Akashi put his hand on Kuroko's cheek, caressing it.

"Besides, you aren't allowed to wear glasses when you play basketball. The ball could hit you in the face and the glass could get into your eyes. One of my close friends, Midorima, also wears contacts during matches." Akashi said but knew Kuroko needed more pushing on the matter of his confidence.

"You're beautiful. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise." Just like Akashi said, he would keep telling Kuroko he's beautiful no matter how many times it takes. Until the bluenette realizes it and takes it to heart.

Akashi really was so embarrassing. How many times will he call him beautiful? Kuroko didn't look at Akashi's face from embarrassment although he did move into the soft comforting touch. "...If it's to help with basketball... Then I guess it's alright to get contacts…"

Akashi smiled; he didn't know this would go so easy. But he is glad it did. "Alright, lets go get you a pair or two." Akashi held Kuroko by the hand as the two of them entered the shop. An ophthalmologist greeted them as they entered when Akashi approached the man to explain the situation. The doctor examined Kuroko's glasses before taking the teen to his small office to measure his eyes.

Luckily Akashi's family had ties to the shop so they will be able to get the contacts right away. Again, Akashi sat on the chair while waiting for his date.

It's been a long time since he had an eye doctor appointment but he remembered what to do. It was easy to get through and Kuroko went through the test quite quickly. It was easy although he was still nervous about getting contacts.

What would people in school think? One day he's the laughing stock of the school and as soon as next week comes, they'll see someone new... He just hoped they didn't make fun of him. Because they had no need for his glasses anymore, they took them away and said he wouldn't need to wear them again (unless the contacts were lost) and his contacts would be supplied in a few minutes.

He was lead back to Akashi before the doctor left to go get the contacts. "I thought contacts took a week or two to arrive?" He asked Akashi in confusion.

The redhead smirked and closed his eyes. "Yes, but if you have special connections then they can be finished in a few seconds." Akashi opened his eyes again in pride. He couldn't wait to see those beautiful eyes once more... but then it hit him. How will he manage without blushing!? He fell in love with the bluenette when he saw his eyes, so now that he will be constantly exposed to them, will he be able to cope? Akashi gulped. He'll have to try hiding his blush even more now.

"Connections.." Kuroko wondered if Akashi had bad eye sight too since he needed to have connections with the Eye doctor. He decided not to ask and just waited patiently.

He didn't look at Akashi as he slowly took off his glasses. He blinked a little, looking around with his blurry vision. He would have to get used to not wearing glasses. He looked at Akashi and tilted his head as he started at his blurry but obvious red hair. "So now my glasses are only for emergencies. Like if my contacts go missing…"

Akashi noticed Kuroko looking at him with his glasses off which took him completely by surprise. The redhead turned around 360 degrees quickly while trying to hide his furious blush. Kuroko's sudden attacks of making Akashi blush have increased tenfold with his new appearance. Now that the boy had cut his hair and took his glasses off, it showed much more of his face and Akashi couldn't take it. If this isn't love then what is?

Akashi didn't turn around yet since his poor heart wasn't prepared yet. But he did manage a reply. "Y-Yes." He had forced himself to say so that the bluenette wouldn't know he's blushing. Snap out of it Seijuro!

"You're stuttering... Are you alright?" Kuroko asked with slight concern. Maybe he was cold? But he didn't feel cold... "Is it cold for you?"

Akashi flinched when Kuroko noticed his sudden strange behavior. "N-No I'm fine. Nothing to worry about." Akashi calmly took in a few breaths before turning around to face his date. Damn... he cursed at himself when he felt that his cheeks were still a bit red from blushing. Calm down, calm down, calm down! Akashi cursed again.

Finally the doctor came and handed Kuroko the contacts. However, before he could put them on, the doctor had to explain to the boy how to take them on and off. Thankfully, giving Akashi more time to calm down. After the long explanation, Kuroko put the contact lenses on.

"So? How do you see?" Akashi nervously asked.

Kuroko blinked a few times to get used to the contacts. They felt weird on his eyes but it was worth it when he looked around. "...I... I can see clearly..! And they aren't dirty like my glasses." Perhaps he should have gotten contacts all along! He should have suggested this to his parents.

His parents. What was he going to tell them? He knew they wouldn't mind his new looks but... What will he tell them? How will he explain how he got a hair cut and contacts? "Akashi-san... What do I tell my parents?" He couldn't outright say he got a boyfriend, right? The person who used to bully him at that! Not that his parents knew that fact.

Akashi didn't know if he should reply because if he would, he would definitely stutter. But he decided to anyway, not to act strange in front of his date. "You could just tell them you wanted a new look? Besides its not strange for someone to get a new haircut and glasses."

"I don't have much of my own money though. Definitely not for just contacts." Kuroko explained. "...Should I just... tell them about you?" He asked hesitantly.

"I have nothing against it. If you want you can." Akashi didn't mind one bit if Kuroko's parents didn't accept him. He didn't care if nobody accepted them but he will still follow his heart. No matter what their families say, Akashi will always stand by his heart. So Akashi left it up to his date to decide if he wants to tell them or not.

"The choice is yours Tetsuya."

"I don't like lying so..." Kuroko trailed off, nodding to himself. He was going to tell his parents. He didn't want to keep something like a relationship secret.

"So, what next?" He was sure Akashi had something more planned rather than just spending a day of shopping for him.

"We're buying you some clothes." Akashi revealed the third and the final plan of their first date. Now that he thought about it... the date wasn't really a true 'date'. It was mostly for the purpose of improving Kuroko's image, which means no holding hands (well they did but not as much as he would like), no romantic moments and... no kissing. Akashi blushed a bit at the though of the last point. Was it too early to kiss? He wondered. Was it even right to kiss in the first date? Akashi wasn't that experienced as Kise so he didn't know much.

The captain did have a couple of girlfriends in the past - all arranged by his father, mind you - so could that really be called 'real experience'? It was forced so there was no actual love, but now with Kuroko there is. Feelings of uncertainty ran though Seijuro.

"Just... clothes?" That didn't seem like much of a date... Perhaps they would do something fun after the shopping? Yeah, that must be Akashi's plan. Surely the redhead would know what to do because he was very inexperienced with dating.

"Well... As long as you don't spend too much money..." Akashi already spent so much on his hair and contacts. Clothes would be too much, wouldn't it?

"Money is not the issue so don't worry about it. We'll need to buy you some sportswear for when you come to the training and maybe some casual clothes since we're wearing school uniforms at school." Akashi glanced at Kuroko but quickly turned away in blush. He approached the doctor at the shop, paid, and then the two made their way to the clothes store.

They went inside and into the men section for sportswear.

"I... See." Somehow Akashi always brought it back to basketball but... He supposed he wouldn't mind. So long as Akashi didn't spend everything on him.

He looked around, unsure of what to get. "I guess... You can choose for me? I'm not exactly sure what I need…"

"Alright." Akashi looked around the shop, spotting come good clothes. "You'll need some t-shirts, a light sports jacket for running outside, trousers, shoes and maybe a wrist sweatband. I'll look for those so meanwhile you can look for some casual clothes to wear during the day." Akashi said as he went over to check a pile of t-shirts.

"Ah..." Kuroko let Akashi walk away. Casual clothes? What should he pick? He didn't know any fashion sense. Since everyone at his school wore uniforms and he never went outside, he didn't know what people normally wore.

He tried remembering what Akashi wore and went with that as his idea. So Akashi was wearing some nice black pants and a vest, right? He decided to look for those.

Akashi hummed as he looked through the pile of clothes. Once in a while he would spare glances at his date but would soon turn away in blush. Maybe he should help him a bit? Akashi thought as he got all the clothes he needed. He walked towards his date with the clothes in his hand. "I'm done but I'll need you to try them on. I'll put them in the dresser room so when you're done please try them. Do you need help with the casual clothes?"

"Um... A little I guess..." Kuroko said, glancing at Akashi. "I wanted a vest like... Akashi-san..." The name sounded weird now. They were supposed to be dating, right? So '-san' wasn't really the right thing to use, right? "What about... names? What do I call Akashi-san?"

Akashi smiled, "How about you call me 'Seijuro'? We're dating so it's only appropriate~" Well, he hoped Kuroko would call him that, but something told him Kuroko was the shy type. "Or Akashi-kun for now... But I'll expect that to change later on to my real name."

"Se..Se.." Kuroko tried saying Akashi's first name but he couldn't. It was too embarrassing. "I'll just... call you Akashi-kun then.." He mumbled, trying not to let his cheeks turn red. "Anyway, the clothes." He said, trying to change the subject. "Want me to try them on? Can you find me a vest then as I change?"

Akashi blushed as well when he heard Kuroko attempt to speak out his name. Luckily he didn't or Akashi would be sent flying to mars! "Alright, for now try the clothes I chose for you." and with that, Akashi walked off to find casual clothes for Kuroko.

"Okay." Kuroko said and walked off to a changing room with the clothes. Akashi really was so kind by doing all these things for him. He wasn't sure if the haircut and contacts were necessary and he hoped they worked, but he was still thankful.

He began changing into the clothes as he thought of Akashi. He wondered what else they'd be doing. Surely Akashi was an expert at these things. He knew everything! It made him feel bad since he was so awkward and clumsy but Akashi was so perfect...

Not in that way though! Definitely not that way. He thought to himself. Just... like-wise perfect... NOT romantic... Was it bad to think those things on a first date?

Meanwhile, Akashi ruffled some clothes, looking for different vests Kuroko asked for. He felt a bit happy that Kuroko would want to wear the same thing as him. Although, it did make him wonder if Kuroko has his own fashion sense. Was his date clueless in fashion? Maybe that's why he asked him to choose the clothes for him.

Akashi made a mental note to teach Kuroko how to dress and develop his own fashion style, along with his basketball one. Then after gathering, two beautiful and elegant vests, he went to the changing room. "Tetsuya, where are you?" Akashi asked when he entered since he didn't know in which stall Kuroko was.

"Over here." Kuroko said after hearing Akashi's voice. "In this stall." He was halfway done changing in the last pair of clothes he needed to try on. So far they all fit him. "All the clothes you got me fit."

"I'm glad to hear that. Do you like it?" Akashi chose the clothes but everyone's style is different so maybe Kuroko wouldn't like some of the things he chose for him. "I got two more vests for you to try."

"Yeah, they're nice." Akashi certainly had good fashion sense... Perhaps Kuroko could learn from him? "Ah, I'd like to try them on." He said, a little happy that Akashi chose him some vests like he asked.

"Here" Akashi passed the two vests up. He didn't want to open the door in case his date was naked... the thought made him flustered. So he just passed the clothes through the top gap of the stall.

Kuroko took the vests carefully and set them down. "Thank you... Um, are you wanting these clothes back? Or should I keep them here until I get out?" He said as he eyed the vests. Which way was the front and which way was the back? Did he button it up or leave it open? What did Akashi do again? He didn't remember how the redhead wore his vest…

"I'll take them. Since we're paying everything together, it would be better if I just put them on the counter till we're done." Akashi said, not knowing Kuroko was struggling with the vests.

"Alright..." Kuroko mumbled, hesitating slightly. He needed help but... He didn't have a shirt on... Well, if he got Akashi's help, he wouldn't need to worry about that since he could just get the vest on quick. He just needed it on for a few seconds to see if it fit. "Well, I guess you can come in and get them cause I need some help.."

"I'm coming in." Akashi said before opening the stall doors, the sight that had greeted him inside wasn't unexpected but it still took Akashi by surprise. As if he wasn't enduring enough, now he needs to face his almost naked date! Akashi's poor heart started beating increasingly fast again as he froze at the doorway.

Kuroko looked at him before biting his lip. Maybe he should have put one of the shirts on instead... "C-can you close the door? Before someone sees?"

Author notes

KurokoTetsuya101: Hello everyone! Thank you so much for the many follows and favourites! I didn't expect we would get so many! Also, I know that the story is going extremely fast but please wait until more chapters come out. Yes, Akashi does feel guilty about what he did but you'll have to wait for more chapters to find out more. Also, please remember that this is just a story. I know this can't happen is real life but remember that we're here to deliver Akakuro goodies XD See you next week!

The Lucky Bell: Yeah, hopefully you guys do enjoy the next chapters XD This story does move quite fast. Probably because it takes so long to reply to each other and as the days go on, we get more ideas and stuff and we end up rushing~ We were just excited to write it and get it to you guys~ So please enjoy~

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