This chapter is so short... I'm sorry for how short it is. I just wanted to get something updated. I mean come on, all of summer and I haven't done anything! I need to update more but my motivation is just lacking. It sucks and I'm sorry. At least I got something out.
Kuroko was definitely going to kill Ogiwara once this shift was over.
Last night Kuroko stayed over at Akashi's again. While Akashi slept, Kuroko had snuck away quietly and quickly made his way to the gym. Thankfully he memorized a route on how to get there from the restaurant.
When he got to the gym, he expected Ogiwara with some big and powerful dog by his side. However once he opened the door and went to the locker room, Ogiwara was there trying to keep a puppy still. A puppy.
After hitting Ogiwara hard on the head, he told the boy where to go in the morning. He couldn't stay in the gym because Akashi would definitely kill him if he wasn't at his house in the morning. After making sure Ogiwara memorized where to go, Kuroko went back to Akashi's house.
He barely got any rest since he was so tired from running to the gym and Akashi's house. When he woke up, Akashi made him some breakfast before taking him to the restaurant on his motorcycle. Kuroko really did enjoy riding on Akashi's motorcycle. Maybe he should learn how to ride it one day...
When they got to the restaurant, Ogiwara was there with his dog. That pup. Kuroko still couldn't believe Ogiwara gave him a pup when he promised him a dog.
"Is this your friend?" Akashi asked Kuroko, staring at Ogiwara then glancing at the pup.
"Yeah. Akashi-San, meet Ogiwara-kun. Ogiwara-kun, Akashi-kun." Kuroko introduced the two as they got off the bike.
"I didn't know the dog was a pup... I suppose that's fine..." Akashi mumbled. He really didn't like dogs. Perhaps he could train this one to be obedient since it was still a puppy.
"Its a malamute." Ogiwara said with a smile as Akashi unlocked the restaurant.
"I guess he can stay in the office for today. Then he stays home." Akashi said and opened the door. Ogiwara nodded and picked up the pup. As Akashi walked inside, Kuroko approached Ogiwara.
He grabbed the other's hair, making Ogiwara wince. Kuroko always did this to him whenever he was annoyed with him. "What? I got you the dog!" Ogiwara whispered. "You already hit me last night!"
"You got a pup. A pup, Ogiwara-kun. How is that supposed to protect me, protect us?" Kuroko asked lowly.
"We train him of course!" Ogiwara said and moved out of Kuroko's touch. "Relax. We got this."
"We don't know the first thing about training a dog!" Kuroko hissed under his breath.
"It's a pup. You train them when they're young anyway." Ogiwara pouted. "Come on. It's this or nothing."
Kuroko sighed, glancing at the pup. He just couldn't believe Ogiwara got him a puppy of all things. "Fine. Let's just get inside." Ogiwara nodded and they both walked inside. Ogiwara went into the office with Akashi, carrying the pup. Kuroko assumed that Ogiwara would stay in there supervising the pup all day.
He got started on preparing the food for the day. He might've gotten hurt recently but th at won't stop him from at least preparing the food. As he worked, he watched his co-workers arrive. Everything seemed normal until Haizaki gave him a weird look when he entered the restaurant. Kuroko ignored him and kept working.
Akashi did walk up to him regularly, making sure he was okay. Even as Kuroko reassured that he was alright, Akashi was so persistent in making sure he was okay.
"By the way, your friend's stomach keeps rumbling and keeps saying he's really not hungry. Do you want to make him something? If not, then you can tell me what he likes and I'll make it." Akashi offered.
"No no, I can cook." Kuroko said. He knew Ogiwara would probably eat anything so he wanted to make him something. He wanted to show Ogiwara why he was a chef. "I'll start now."
Akashi nodded and returned to his office. Kuroko immediately went to the food room, thinking of all the dishes he could make Ogiwara. Of course he couldn't make anything fancy, but he was going to put effort in it of course.
Just as he was starting to reach for the vegetables, he heard the door shut and he looked over in surprise. There was Haizaki with a smirk. Kuroko rolled his eyes and ignored Haizaki.
"So, how come Akashi keeps asking you if you're alright and fussing over you? Too weak to take care of yourself?" Haizaki sneered.
"He's just being a head chef and taking care of everyone." Kuroko answered.
"He doesn't ask us constantly if we're alright. Maybe every so often but not every 10 minutes." Haizaki followed Kuroko who moved on to find a certain broth.
"It's probably because I'm a newbie." Kuroko suggested dismissively. Haizaki chuckled and placed a hand on the racks, blocking Kuroko from going back towards the door.
"Is it? Or is it because something happened? An accident perhaps?" Haizaki asked which made Kuroko's breath hitch. Why did he ask it like he knew something? No.. Haizaki couldn't know..
"I don't-"
"Don't even try to act your way out of this." Haizaki growled before smirking again. "While the others in this kitchen might have busy lives and can't stay home to watch tv, I just so happen to be home at the time when a certain news story came on the screen. It was amazing really. A food thief that has been stealing for a few years saves a kid from getting hit from a car and takes the damage? Is he a hero or is he still a rotten thief?"
"Why are you telling me this?" Kuroko asked with a nervous frown. If Haizaki knew then he could tell everyone and not only will he lose this job and chance to steal food, he might be turned in to the police.
Haizaki ignored him and continued. "In my opinion, a thief is a thief, no matter what he does. That thief should go to jail."
"I don't really care." Kuroko grumbled, trying to get by Haizaki. He stopped and glared at the other when the taller male grabbed Kuroko's arm.
"I'm sure you'd care if I threw you under the bus. Right, thief?"
Kuroko's glare sent daggers but Haizaki wasn't fazed. This thief wasn't as scary as that short redheaded captain. "I actually don't care. The police won't catch me." If Haizaki already knew, it didn't matter if he didn't act dumb like he planned to. "Now let me go."
Surprisingly, Haizaki let go. "Alright. I won't throw you under the bus. However I guess that means you don't mind if I do whatever I want to that friend of yours?"
"You better not touch him." Kuroko ordered, his hands tightening into fists. "Stay away from Ogiwara-kun."
"He's a little rat too, isn't he?" Haizaki asked. Kuroko wasn't even fazed. He just stood there and glared. "All well. Unless you hear me out, I can go out there and expose you then take your friend away as the police come and collect you."
As much as Kuroko didn't want to listen, he was not going to hand Ogiwara over to the likes of this guy. "What do you want?"
"If I tell you to do something, you have to do it. And if Akashi tells me I have a job to do, like take out the trash, prepare a certain food, or... waiter," Haizaki smirked at this. If someone in the restaurant recognized Kuroko, the thief would be in trouble. Kuroko knew this too. "You have to do it."
"Is that it, greedy?" Kuroko grumbled.
"And I want you to steal for me."
"Not happening." Kuroko instantly responded with. He was thief only because he had to be. He was not stealing for Haizaki's sake. He wasn't going to steal for anyone's sake unless they needed it, like Ogiwara.
"I wonder how easily that friend of yours bruises..." Haizaki watched as Kuroko clenched his teeth in anger.
"Fine! But not every night." Kuroko said. Haizaki nodded.
"Maybe every three nights or so." Haizaki offered before walking away. "I won't say anything. For now. So long as you follow the deal, I won't tell anyone or hurt your friend." And just like that, Haizaki was gone, leaving behind a furious Kuroko.
