The long awaited (short) chapter is here!

Shadow and... Pancakes?

Kuroko sat rubbing his eyes in confusion. Kagami-kun had walked out of the room some time ago, claiming he needed a shower or something. The sleepy Shadow hadn't been paying attention very well, but he had just now realized that his Light was probably lost in the unfamiliar house.

Standing up slowly, putting his hands out to catch himself should a headrush show up, Kuroko was careful not to make a noise. Once he had decided the threat of fainting was gone, he made his way out of the door, careful to latch for objects big enough to trip over. When he got into the hall, just as he started to look up, he was abruptly stopped by something similar to a wall, but warm and smelling distinctly of teenage boy.

Kagami looked down at him and smiled sheepishly. 'Oh, uh, Kuroko...' he paused awkwardly, 'Where is your bathroom..? I mean I started to look, but...'

Face blank, but fighting emotion on the inside, Kuroko slid past Kagami and down the hall a few doors, stopping next to the bathroom, 'Here Kagami-kun. Clean up and I'll make us some food.'

Not waiting for a response, he walked away to the small kitchenette and started to rustle around loudly until he heard the water in the bath running.

Ceasing every other movement, Kuroko slid down the side of the counter, until he was crouched on the ground, chin nearly on knees and arms around his legs, leaning back. Kuroko's breathing grew quicker and his eyes fluttered closed as he tried to control what he was feeling. What was he feeling?

Abandoned, yes, forgotten, obviously. His family made him feel this way.
So why on earth did this boy see him, not forget him? It had to be too good to be true, right?

I've got a minute, I need to calm down or I'll drop a knife or something, but I really do need to make food, Kagami-kun could eat a horse. Ew that's gross...

Thoughts trailing, Kuroko opened his eyes and resumed standing, going to the cupboard to find pancake mix and plates.

A few minutes later, Kuroko had a small plate of pancakes ready and waiting, along with some syrup and orange juice.

He heard the door down the hall open, glanced over and was slightly stunned when a particularly steamy Kagami emerged from the bathroom in nothing but shorts, a towel covering his wet red hair.

'Smells great, Kuroko,' the Light said as he walked closer.

'Was the water warm enough for you, Kagami-kun?'

'Oh yeah, uh, I used all the hot water... sorry,' came the sheepish response.

(Silence)

Then-

A quiet sound, coming from Kuroko surprised Kagami so much he felt his jaw drop for a moment. Was Kuroko giggling?

'Hey what's all that about? You laughin' at me?' Kagami crossed the last few steps of the hall and tiny kitchen to viciously muss Kuroko's already messy hair, 'don't mess with me before I've had my breakfast!'

But soon he was laughing too. Laughing at how ridiculous Kuroko's head looked, laughing at the sight of the slightly crispy edges of the pancakes, and laughing because he didn't know what else to do about the quiet giggle emanating from his Shadow.

They both calmed down and grabbed plates, sitting right on the floor in the kitchen. Smiling more than either had in a long while.

About five minutes later, both boys considerably more sticky, they got back up to do dishes at the same time.

A small fight broke out over who would do the few dishes, and Kagami, being bigger, won.

Kuroko was left watching the shirtless redhead. He didn't say anything, just watched, amazed.

Sorry sorry I know it is short, but I've been busy!

As always, please review.

xoxo

-Pixie