I was typing Chapter 8 of Inescapable Prison when this suddenly came out! Why? I dunno xD

Anyway, as always, I want to thank those who read this fic, put it in their favorite or alert list, and of course those who reviewed!

ShioriErz:You already know why~ ;)

Flow . L: Yeah, I know it's confusing if yo don't know the full story, so I'll tell you~ ^_^ in a PM cuz it would make my A/N longer than it should. xD Thanks for reviewing btw~

Edhea Edheart: Hahaha~ Thank you! I know, when I wrote it I always keep imagining Kuroko being kidnapped by Akashi so most chapters would probably look related~Hmm...Dark!Akashi and Dark!Kuroko huh... I can probably work something out, but it won't be related to basketball...if that's okay~ Also it would probably be out by next week or so~

Colibrys: Thank you and you're welcome~ You also wanted Dark!Akashi and Dark!Kuroko, it shall be done~ ...in about next week or so...hehe I have something lined up you see~ if that's okay~

Silvinukas: As much as possible, I don't want to you to think that the chapters are connected, but if you want it to be, you're free to do so. The idea may be the same, like a Kidnapped!Kuroko and a Kidnapper!Akashi, but different things can happen that might clash with others like that...so :D Anyway, thank you so much~~ I absolutely love dark-themed stories too~ as you can see~

Disclaimer: No, I do not own Kuroko mo Basket...

I Love You and I Mean It

His throat burned. He tried to swallow, but he couldn't muster more than a tiny trace of moisture. He shivered as cold seeped through his naked body. He was cold, hungry, tired, and in pain. He didn't know how much more he could last before he broke.

His ears twitched as he heard the familiar sound of footsteps echoing down the hallway. Lifting his gaze to the door, his tired eyes winced as it opened and blinding light illuminated the dark room. His breath hitched at the familiar figure that entered. He could feel his heart beat harder and faster as the figure closed the door, bringing the room back to darkness.

He shifted his body as he tried to follow the sound of the footsteps, but with his hands shackled above his head with chains connected to the ceiling and with his feet manacled to the floor—his body stretched to the limit, he could barely move a muscle. His head hung low when his body slumped from the strain.

He could feel the figure's eyes behind him, staring at him intensely making him close his eyes as he tried to suppress his shudders. He heard the figure move again, his steps sharp and precise, before it stopped in front of him.

"Look at me." A silky voice whispered.

He slowly raised his head, hating every second of it, but he knew what would happen if he disobeyed.

Sharp, heterochromatic eyes softened at the other's look. "I missed you, Tetsuya." He whispered with that tender tone that always made Kuroko's stomach wrench. It was so sincere, it made him sick. The blunette swallowed again and the burning of his throat flamed anew. He said nothing as the other told him about his day.

"Work was exhausting as usual. There's always tons of paperwork to be done. Ah, but coming home to you always makes everything better, Tetsuya." Akashi chuckled as he stared at the other, eyes gleaming with nothing but love and adoration. "I love you so much."

Akashi leaned in to kiss Kuroko, but the other shied away. Akashi blinked at the gesture before a sharp sound suddenly echoed as Akashi brought his hand down Kuroko's cheeks. The chained male whimpered as the redhead brought his hand up again and caressed the other's bruised cheeks.

"Ne, Tetsuya..." Akashi started, his voice calm and soothing. It was as if nothing happened. "Are you hungry?" he grazed his thumb across the other's cheek, a worried look on his face. "You're looking a bit thin lately. Have you even eaten today?"

Kuroko stayed silent and still as the redhead continued to caress his face. His eyes dull. He felt like he was being mocked. Why was he even asking this? He couldn't eat unless Akashi was home for he was the only one who came since he was locked up. And the redhead only returned very late at night, so of course, he was hungry and thin. He was being starved.

"Hmm..." Akashi straightened up, eyes narrowing as he decided what to do. "Don't worry, Tetsuya. I'll take good care of you." A soft smile touched his lips.

Kuroko didn't respond, but Akashi didn't seem to notice that as he continued speaking.

"Ah, but before that I must have my welcome home kiss. I've been away from you for almost an entire day, after all. I missed you so much." Akashi leaned in and pressed his lips against Kuroko's chapped lips.

The chained male didn't move, he didn't respond, yet the redhead continued to devour his lips and explore his body with icy hands, caressing him everywhere, a look of pure, unadulterated happiness on his face. When Akashi bit his lip, asking for entrance, he immediately allowed it, he was scared...

He was scared.

"Tetsuya..."

Kuroko heard Akashi whispered in the kiss and tears pooled at the corner of his eyes as he heard the words that followed.

"...I love you."

Kuroko stared at Akashi's eyes, full of nothing but sincere love and devotion.

Letting the tears fall freely from his eyes, he let out a pained smile.

Then, he cried...

He cried because he was taken away from his family and friends.

He cried because he was chained inside a room with no windows and a locked door.

He cried because his throat was dry and his stomach was empty.

He cried because he knew he could never be free.

He cried because, despite all the torment he felt...

...the agony he experience..

and the suffering he underwent...

...he could never truly hate him.

Most of all, he cried...

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"I-I love y-you, too...A-Akashi-kun..."

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...because he meant it.

I kinda feel bad that Kuroko always gets kidnapped by Akashi...Well, actually, not really, but I do like it~

It turned out different than I imagined...but I like it~!

Anyway, next up is a Dark!Kuroko~! Review and again don't be afraid to make any suggestions! ^_^
Despite my name, I'm nice~!
...maybe xD