Disclaimer: I do not own KnB.

Pairing: Akashi/Furihata

*note: ( Revised – Rewritten: 03/25/2014)

Upside Down

Chapter 6: Seirin

Since that day in Yokohama, the tension between Akashi and Furihata had dramatically decreased. Unlike before, they could now converse well and Furihata's stammering had lessened somehow. Akashi still called him by his full name and he was still cautious of him though. But things were a lot better compared to how they were at the beginning, so when Monday came and Furihata learned that Akashi was assigned in the same class as he was in, he didn't feel so bad.

"My name is Akashi Seijuurou. I'll be staying here for a while. Please try not to get in my way."

If he was now able to deal with Akashi's intimidating aura all by himself, what more with Kuroko Tetsuya and Kagami Taiga around!

It hadn't even been a day yet and Akashi had grown extremely popular among the girls already. In spite of this popularity, when break time arrived, not a single soul dared come close to him. Truly, he was gorgeous –but apparently, they valued their lives more than they wanted to tap Akashi's ass. It was only Kuroko and Kagami who had enough guts to approach the mismatched eyed team captain.

"Oi, Akashi! What're you doing here?" Kagami immediately shot at him.

Akashi coldly glanced at him, "I am not obliged to answer your question." saying so, he got up and walked over to Furihata, "Furihata Kouki, let's go."

"A-Ahh! Y-yeah!"

This earned a twitch of irritation from Kagami, "Oi, don't ignore me, you munchkin! And just where do you think you're dragging Furihata to!? Who do you think you are? How dare you boss around someone you just met!?"

This time around, it wasn't just a mere glance, rather, a glare. Akashi shot Kagami a glare, "Watch your mouth, Kagami Taiga." he began.

Tension surfaced between the two. It was then when suddenly, Kuroko popped out right in between them, "Kagami-kun, Akashi-kun, calm down."

On that moment, Kagami let out a yelp, "GAAH! Kuroko! Goddamn it! Don't just pop out of nowhere!"

Akashi, on the other hand, was pretty much indifferent. Releasing a sigh, he set his built up rage for Kagami aside and turned to Kuroko, "Tetsuya, do you mind teaching your teammate some manners? I'd rather not get my hands dirtied because of an ape with four eyebrows." he inquired, irritation evident in his voice.

Kuroko eyed him, "I'm afraid that teaching Kagami-kun manners is not possible. However, I do wonder," he paused. Maintaining his stoic expression, he proceeded, "What are you doing here?"

"Also, unlike Kagami-kun, I am aware that you do not just invite people to eat with you, therefore, I am quite intrigued. What is your purpose of having Furihata-kun accompany you?" he finished, still cam as ever.

Plainly and truthfully, Akashi replied, "Our house is being rearranged and so I cannot stay there. Which is why, I had been arranged to stay at Seirin until everything has been settled and was left under the custody of my future stepbrother…" he trailed off meaningfully and glanced at Furihata.

The brunette flinched and gulped.

Kuroko, just like the observant person he is, was able to catch on this gesture of Akashi. For a split second, his poker face broke and surprise was reflected in his eyes.

"Your future stepbrother…" he muttered subconsciously.

"Is Furihata-kun?"

Akashi nodded. Furihata laughed sheepishly.

Although inactive for a while during the conversation, Kagami couldn't help but to hear what he had heard. His eyes widened and his jaw dropped.

"F-F-Furihata? A-Akashi's stepbrother?" he stammered in disbelief.

Simultaneously, the time when Furihata was asked to guard Akashi replayed in the minds of the shadow and light duo. Both their expressions darkened.

'He's screwed.'

Akashi ignored their reaction and turned to Furihata.

"Shall we go ahead and buy food, Furihata Kouki?"

If Kuroko had misdirection to aid him during Japanese class break time rush, Akashi had a trick of his own under his sleeves.

"All of you… get out of my way."

And to think that he just transferred there and said what he had said in a moderate tone.

It was a shock for both Furihata and Kagami to see the crowd make way –and for Akashi to use his ankle break technique against those who dared defy him.

Even though they were a bit comfortable with each other now, Furihata wasn't going to deny it, he still found Akashi intimidating –terribly intimidating.

At the end of the day, Akashi's popularity spread like wildfire throughout the school. It's been just a day and yet he already got half of the female population of the school interested in, if not head over heels for, him. It had been just a day and yet he was already able to make a name –a title– for himself.

It was amazing.

'Akashi's amazing' was what Furihata thought as he switched from his indoor shoes to his outdoor ones. Allowing himself to think for of Akashi more, gradually, he found himself admiring things about the other, even those that he used to find disturbing.

Reaching the end of his introspection, he concluded that Akashi was magical.

He was imperfect, and yet so perfect. He was such a spoiled kid, and yet a responsible person. He was so not what he seemed to be and yet at the same time he was so what he seemed to be.

Indeed, Akashi was magical.

Paradoxical.

"Furihata Kouki." speaking of the devil, there he was, standing beside the brunette, wearing an expression that showed how impatient he was getting.

Furihata jumped in surprise, "A-Akashi-kun! Y-you surprised me." he exclaimed.

Akashi ignored Furihata's comment and proceeded in saying what he had in mind, "I suggest you ignore your habit of leaving me waiting or hanging in suspense. I am starting to lose my patience with you. If you do not do something about this, I will. Do you understand?"

Shivers crept up Furihata's spine, "Y-yes! I-I'm sorry!"

Just as he thought, 'Still scary!'

And yet…

"Furihata Kouki, fix your collar."

–so cool.

To be continued…

Author's Note:

5 more chapters. Almost there. ; u ;

Anyway, thank you for reading. If you have anything you want to say, feel free to say it. Hope you look forward to the next chapter. Until then. See ya.