Over the next few weeks, almost a month, Akashi had trained Kuroko on more of the rooms and eventually took him outside to the rooms further away. They then mixed up his rooms of outside and inside. This was to help him work at a pace that will get the rooms compete on time. Of course, everyone is different. Murasakibara is usually the last one to finish because he's just too lazy to finish a room. Kise is normally the first to finish but then drops on to help the others. Midorima carefully calculates his timings while Aomine just ploughed through. All were very clean and through, Kuroko was yet to develop that.

However, today was a completely different day. Nijimura had turned up to work in his grey Nissan Almera and had gone up to the office. He noticed that Akashi was already working because his trays had gone and Haizaki was not in today as it was his day off. It wasn't until he logged onto his computer and viewed the stats for today's rooms when his eyes widened. They had somehow picked up more rooms overnight and far too many for the number of boys in. Only Aomine, Midorima and Kuroko were in plus Akashi with extras. This was far too much work. They were low on housekeepers because his bosses haven't agreed to recruitment yet. He had his head in his hands. Even still when he heard footsteps walking up to him.

"Nijimura?"

Nijimura groaned as he lifted his head to see Akashi standing beside him with a concerned face. He knew he couldn't ask Akashi to exhaust his body out and work twice as much as he already does.

"What's wrong?" Akashi asked his boss.

"We don't have the numbers." He watched Akashi turned confused. "We've picked up excessively. There are only four of you in, three of which are working solemnly on rooms. I can't really ask you to work double the load when you have enough on your plate and it's too late to call anyone in." he signed. "I'll have to drop down and strip a couple of rooms but my main concern is that Kuroko is still fairly new. I can't give him a list of countless rooms when he can only manage five to six."

"Well, why not give him more rooms." Akashi said seeing how Nijimura gave him a surprised look. "He's still in the learning stages but this is part of it. Give him seven and we'll see how he gets on. But like you said 'we don't have the numbers', but the others will have a few more. They can manage their time better that Kuroko and I'll take on some more because not a lot of rooms were held. I few have gone that I can get into and get back before they arrive."

"You sure Kuroko will be alright with it?"

"Stick him with Daiki for today. That way he's got someone to help him, although, Daiki will be busy himself. He needs to learn what it is like when it's really busy."

"Maybe you're right. I'll give Kuroko seven rooms. If he's got time when he's finished then maybe an extra room to give him the full hours."

"He'll be paid for over time should he still be working passed his leaving time."

During the time Nijimura and Akashi had sat down and constructed the room lists for each member to work on.

Kuroko drove into the car park of the hotel when he spotted what looked like Akashi's car. He knew this because Aomine had pointed out the information the day he spotted Kuroko staring at Akashi from a far. He took a small tease to it and told him of his car. Kuroko 'accidentally' parked next to it. From where he sat he looked at the clean beetle of his shape the interior. It was kept in good condition and looked very new. Kuroko nodded in respect before getting out of his out of date Yaris. His car was practically falling apart. He needed a new car and he knew that it would fail the MOT that was due in a few months. He knew it would fail without being looked at. He was just lucky that the engine works.

Anyway, he locked it and walked into work. He got into the office to find Akashi and Nijimura sat down going through the lists. Apparently he was the first one here and when he looked at their faces it was worrying. Especially Akashi.

"Kuroko, I'm sorry to break this to you but….I've given you seven rooms." He watched the colour drain from the boy's face. "Hold on, we picked up a ridiculous amount of rooms overnight. Far too much for Akashi to do in one shift at least. The others have a lot more than you but if you do finish, would you be able to take on another or help out. There will be some rooms left over but if we can get as much done today then there's less to do in the morning."

"If it'll help the others tomorrow."

"Of course, you're off tomorrow. Yes, must get the bulk of it done today so tomorrow is less of a hassle."

"Ok, I'll do my best." Kuroko said, earning a smile from Akashi. He felt his face heat up as his cheeks glowed red.

The others that came in were not happy, even if it had been explained to them. Aomine through a hissy fit, , Midorima fussed over the bad luck he had received. Akashi thought it was best to put them to work before they got out of hand.

Kuroko worked very hard on his rooms. He tried to remember everything that at certain sexy someone had trained him on. They had kept him on the two hundreds floor with Aomine. He knew they had done that so he could get help. However, he thought that he never needed it today. He wanted to prove to Akashi he could handle the stress of a housekeeper and wanted to show him that he didn't need anyone to help him no more. No matter how much he liked it when Akashi watched him or when he would watch Akashi from afar. Anyway, he could only get into his first room on his list; 217. He began making the bed and the started cleaning the room. He followed the method that Akashi had trained him on. He remembered it clearly and followed it through. Walking passed the door was Akashi with his clipboard. No doubt going to check spare rooms or double checking with reception that the notes are the same and correct.

The day was busy and with Aomine's luck he got the worst of the rooms. Most were trashed with beer cans, glasses, breakfast trays and over filled bins. Akashi helped him out with clearing the room while he just got on the cleaned it. Most of the rooms where in similar conditions. Kuroko could only keep up with so much. Midorima however, was fending for himself with the outside rooms and a couple on the country side. Nijimura came down and offered his assistance by stripping some of the rooms and leaving the linen inside to save the worker traveling to the trolley. The help really paid it off though. The boys got through them a bit quicker but there was still no time for a break though.

Finally getting the work done and the trolleys up, they all sat at the small table with a drink. It was a tough day and no one was happy about it. Kuroko sat quietly eating his sandwich and drinking his tea. He needed it a lot. Aomine had practically gulped his while Midorima sipped it gracefully.

"Shit man, that was brutal. I have never come across such horrible rooms." Aomine groaned.

"Outside was no walk in the park either." Midorima added as he took a sip.

"Testu, how did you find it on your own? I know you were thrown in the deep end today." Aomine enquired.

"No it was ok. I would've had something that at some point. Akashi checked up on me from time to time." Kuroko answered.

"He's a good guy. We'll at least you proper experience today. I just can't get over it. Kise will would fuss over it."

"I'm guessing you two are meeting up today?" Midorima asked.

"Yeah, its close to your anniversary. We want a more romantic evening."

Kuroko, however, was just surprised by the sound of it that he almost choked on his sandwich.

"You and Kise are together?" he asked with a raised brow.

"Oh yeah. We don't interact when we're at work. Company policy; relationships are left at the door." Aomine explained.

"I had no idea. How long?"

"Six years now, we got together in school."

Kuroko nodded in agreement. "Congratulations. Well…" he rubbed the back of his head.

"I know. It's cool." Aomine grinned and then took out his phone from his pocket. "Ten past three. We worked late."

"Only by ten minutes, idiot." Midorima said as he crossed his arms.

"Huh? Don't go around calling people idiots, idiot. Just coz I didn't specify how late it was." Aomine comically argued. Kuroko just sat there and watched them fight it out. Suddenly the door opened and then closed. Akashi soon came into view and catching his breath.

"I thought you lot had gone home already." He said as he placed his trays on the rack.

"Nah, gonna soon before this idiot kills me." Aomine pointed to the green head.

"What are you? A child?" Midorima huffed.

"Akashi, he's copying you again." Aomine whined.

"He doesn't care. He's not even listening to you."

"So, get your own style. He'll feeling angry knowing his phrases are being used."

"Not unless he gets a head ach from all your whining."

"That funny, because I feeling a massive headache right now." He looked to the now silent group. "Look, it doesn't bother me if Midorima is copying me because he doesn't have a social life." He could feel a cold stare coming from the green head. Akashi turned to him. Shrugged his shoulder and looked away. "Truth hurts."

"Damn, you got owned man." Aomine fisted the air with excitement.

"I find this conversation unworthy." Midorima spoke.

"Revenge is futile, Shintarou." He turned to face the taller male. "You should know by now. You were always second to me in school, even with you cheat pen."

"I was not cheating."

"Umm, still denying it." Akashi then walked over to the reject cage and pulled it out to open the door. He then prepared the bags on the floor. Disappearing into the office he came back with a pen and a reject sheet where he would count how many of a linen he counted. He then began to count them.

"This is what you do after cleaning rooms?" Kuroko finally perked up from watching Akashi move around.

"Yeah, I count the rejects and then clean count. I do all this before I go home. It takes me two hours because of how much there is."

"Akashi's been doing this since he came here. It's like a default for him." Aomine explained. "Hey, you in tomorrow?"

"Nah, I'm gonna lie in and have a bit of a lazy day." Akashi replied. "You in?"

"Nope. Kise is though."

"How are you a Kise lately?" Akashi asked as he counted the rejects and marking them down.

"We're alright. Thinking about finding a nice place for the two of us. Can't live with our parents for too long."

"That's nice. You two have been thinking about that for some time now."

"Yeah. We're actually getting our heads down and looking for a place. Now we've got some more money in the bank, we've seen some nice flats about lately."

"That'll be great for the two of you. Hope you find a nice place because there are some that are just not worth the attention."

"Absolutely, I've been thinking about getting a new car as well."

"Changing it?" Midorima perked in.

Aomine nodded. "Yeah, it's alright but it's getting old. I'm starting to replace everything."

"Could be worse." Kuroko said gaining everyone's attention.

"How worse?" Aomine asked.

"I'm just lucky that the engine starts. I know it fails the MOT but the guy always says it passes just needs a few changes. It's been abused by its last owner. It looks nice on the outside but a different story on the inside. I just don't have the money to replace it or repair it." Kuroko explained.

"That's some bad luck." He then looked at his phone and noticed that it was now twenty passed. "Right, I better get going. Got a lot of stuff to look at, so catch you later." Aomine said as he prepared himself to leave the building.

"I better get going as well. I've gotta pick up a certain loud mouth." Midorima said but Kuroko didn't press him further. He felt like invading people's lives. The only life he wanted to invade was Akashi's. Anyway, he finished his lunch and tea before trailing over to his locker to retrieve his belongings.

They all said their goodbyes to Akashi and signed out of the building. All trekked to their cars. Kuroko shut the door and placed the key in the ignition. He then turned it only to hear the car struggling to start. He tried a few more times as he watched the other two leave and drive away. He tried the engine again and again. He guessed that the car won't work today. He was officially stranded at work. He didn't want to sit in the car anymore so he climbed up and sat crossed legged on the roof facing the hotel, playing on his phone.

He placed the last load of super king covers on the rack before looking at the time. It was roughly five and it was now time for him to leave. Nijimura was in a late meeting so he left the forms he used for the clean and reject count on his desk. He took what he needed from his locker and left the building. He checked his phone for messages but received none. As he reached closer to his car, he stopped suddenly when he saw Kuroko sat on the roof of his car and, only to what Akashi though, texting. He watched for another minute or so before he laughed slightly as he caught Kuroko's attention.

"Love work so much?" Akashi amused himself.

"The car won't start." Kuroko replied as Akashi opened his car and placed his bag in.

"Really? Is this the judgment day of your engine?"

"Yes. I said it was busted."

Akashi shook his head and sighed slightly. "If its engine failure then the car won't work at all."

"I can fix it to a degree. I just forgot the tools. I emptied the car out a few days ago and forgot to put them back in." Kuroko explained.

Akashi thought for a moment. He could allow Kuroko to stay at his caravan for the night and come pick up the car tomorrow. It was too late to call for a recovery service and he was sure that the hotel wouldn't appreciate it this late when the guests are settling. It was the only solution right now. They had enough room for one extra. "Why don't you stay with me tonight?" Akashi asked.

Music to Kuroko's ears. Deep down he was having a party about it. Seeing where Akashi lived and spending more time with him couldn't be better. "Are you sure? I mean, if you don't mind?"

"Of course I do." Akashi joked. "Just kidding, I wouldn't have asked if it was going to be a problem." He then leaned his back on his car and crossed his arms. "We'll call a recovery truck to pick up the car tomorrow morning. You're not in are you?" he watched Kuroko shook his head. "If you want you can repair car at my place. The drives big enough, it'd be easier to repair it in an open place than a small car park. Right?"

"I guess so. It sounds like a plan." Kuroko smiled.

"Come on in." Akashi welcomed him.

Kuroko jumped down from his car and got into the beetle while Akashi pulled out his phone. The interior was lovely and shiny, as if it was new. Most of it was a beige colour only with the dash board, wheel and gear stick black. It was lovely and smelt of strawberry. It was like he was in heaven. The seats were very comfy and relaxing that he could just melt away. He was brought out of that to meet the angel that owned this heaven. He watched the red head fasten his seat belt and turn the car. Because it was getting dark he switched on the lights.

"Wait, I've just thought…essentials?" Kuroko asked nervously.

Akashi smiled. "There's a small shop that stays open till late. We can pick up somethings from there."

"Cool." Kuroko said as Akashi reversed out of the space and drove out of the car park.

Kuroko watched while Akashi drove. His eyes followed the road they were to lead them on the motorway. Kuroko was a bit confused at first. He didn't think any of them drove long distances. It was fascinating to watch how Akashi got to work and back. He also took the time to note how good of a driver Akashi was. His gear changes were smooth and so were his turns. He weaved in and out of lanes every once in a while. He also noticed the time as well. They had been on the motorway for at least thirty minutes and there was no sign of leaving it.

"So, umm…. Akashi." Kuroko felt nervous talking to him in just a small place. He could feel his heart racing. "How long does it take you to get to work?" he swallowed.

"An hour, why you feeling sick?" Akashi said with concern.

"Ah, no…I was just…..curious."

"Ha, its fine. I do this trip five days a week. It's nothing really." Akashi smiled at him.

"It's a long journey through." Kuroko added.

"It is, but I can only get to it by motorway and doesn't really bother me."

"If it works for you then its fine." Kuroko smiled.

Akashi signalled and drove off of the motorway and onto to a slip road leading off into a small town. Kuroko was a amazed by it. It was a cute little place. Akashi stopped by a small shop and parked. He took Kuroko inside to pick out small things he needed for the night. He also picked out a set on cheap clothing for the next day. After paying for it Akashi drove him off to the caravan. Kuroko was confused at first as he pulled into the caravan site. It was an odd place to live but if it was all Akashi could afford. Akashi pulled up to caravan forty eight and turned off the car. He allowed Kuroko to open up the boot for him to collect his stuff and then shut it. Akashi locked the car and two headed towards the door. Stepping in, Akashi greeted his aunt and received and huge hug. She was in a giddy mood.

"Aunt, we have a guest remember." Akashi said. He had phone his aunt earlier to inform his aunt that Kuroko was stopping over because he had car issues. He shrieked with joy and she hugged Kuroko tightly. Akashi could only palm face at this. "Aunt you're smothering him." He said and she instantly released him.

"Oh darling, I'm off out tonight with the girls from here. We're going to play bingo and have dinner." She said.

"Wait, are you sure you're alright to go out?" Akashi asked in concern.

"I'll be fine, you can fend for yourself tonight. Besides you have a guest so there's no need for me to be around." She smiled.

"Alright, call if you need anything." Akashi said.

"Everything will be fine. I shouldn't bother you you've been working hard today. I hate when I have to ask you for a favour when you've been working those long hours. No, you've just gotten in so why do you relax and have fun with your friend." Mikho said as she grabbed her black jacket and the spare key to the caravan. She winked and waved goodbye as she left.

"It is so hard to keep an eye in her." Akashi said as he blinked. He was slightly confused by his aunt's sudden behaviour.

"I guess this happens all the time?" Kuroko asked as he took a seat on the comfy seating.

"It depends on her moods. She has mood swings and you kinda have to guess what mood she is in." Akashi replied. "You want some tea?"

"Yes, thank you." Kuroko said as he relaxed whilst watching Akashi make the tea. He the offered the cup to the blue head.

"I'm gonna have a shower so why do you watch some TV. You can use it after me." Kuroko nodded and watched Akashi head for the shower.

Akashi was now worried. He had been hiding this secret for so long that he can't afford Kuroko to find out. Not when he was just starting to like the blue head. He was kind and very helpful when needed. But he didn't want him to know. Kuroko would think he was a freak. Someone to avoid because he was different. These were the thoughts he had when he showered. He covered his body up before leaving the shower. He quickly explained the controls to Kuroko before he went to change. He had to place what was like a black boob tube to flatten then down underneath his clothing. He put on the same clothing as last night, dry and brush his hair and began to make himself a cup of tea. He curled up on the seating and sipped the warm drink. When Kuroko was finished and dressed in black pj's he and Akashi went through dinner and decided what to eat. Kuroko even got the chance to help him cook it. When it drew late Akashi showed Kuroko to his room that was next to Akashi's.

Aunt Mikho came back very late with the girls and quietly made her way to her room.

Cud Kuroko discover Akashi's biggest secret? If he does, how will he react?

Soooo new chapter, please review it keeps me alive :D