A/N: Holy crap it's been a while since I last updated! So sorry if you kept checking your alerts so many times to see if it had come up.

It seems that people were confused as to what happened between Akashi and his father. To make things clear he had hurt Akashi mainly on his back as punishment. I also want to clarifly that NOTHING sexual was done to Akashi. Oh god no. I really hope this clears things up and I am truly sorry if I made any of you guys confused in any way. If there is something you don't understand then please private message me and I will try to make things clear for you! The last thing I want is for my readers to not understand what's going on. D:

So here's the chapter you've all been waiting for! I know you've been waiting for over a month so I hope this chapter was worth the wait! c:

And THANK YOU for all the reviews, follows, and favorites! I never expected to get this much and it truly makes me happy you guys love my story. I've never worked this long on a story before so you guys doing these seriously means a lot to me. ^_^

Anyways I hope you guys like it! -Momo

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Furihata sat on the gym floors with Fukuda and Kawahara. They were currently taking a 10-minute break after doing exercises Furihata considered harsh.

"Hey Furihata you've been staring at your phone for a full minute now and you're biting your lip. Is there something wrong?" Kawahara asked.

"Huh?" flinching from hearing his name Furihata waved his arms frantically, "Ah no I was just looking at pictures."

Kawahara raised a brow, "If you say so..."

When his friend turned to talk to Fukuda, Furihata turned his attention back to his phone. He wasn't looking at pictures but at the contact list, specifically Akashi's name. He was contemplating whether he should text him or not. He hadn't heard from the red head for two weeks and he was starting to worry. We're friends right? So friends should keep in contact with each other right? He was starting to doubt if what Akashi had said on the Ferris wheel was just to be friendly and not had any meaning to it. Wait, what am I saying? It's perfectly fine to not hear from friends for some time! I dealt with not talking to Fukuda and Kawahara for a month so I can deal with this. Besides, he's probably really busy. Just realizing he had his thumb over the button to click Akashi's name he retracted it and flipped his phone close.

Right after flipping his phone, he heard a whistle blow. Turning his head to the sound he saw coach Riko waving her hand mentioning for everyone to gather around. Getting up and jogging to the group, Riko began her announcement.

"Okay so this weekend we're going back to the mountains." Everyone besides Kuroko groaned at the news but Riko ignored them and continued. "We're going to be having a certain event to help us train for the Inter High coming this summer. I won't tell you exactly what we're doing until that day but I can assure you that it will be worth it. Also since I don't want to over work you guys for this week until our trip to the mountains we will end practice at our usual 10 minute break. Since it's one right now you are all dismissed," she concluded.

With no questions asked fearing that the coach would change her mind, they quickly scattered to grab their bags and after bidding their goodbyes left to go home. The trio along with Kuroko and Kagami walked on the sides of the street. It was only Kagami talking who was blabbering whatever events to Kuroko until Fukuda spoke.

"Hey do you guys have a clue about the event coach mentioned is this weekend?" he asked.

Everyone shook their heads except for Kuroko who only looked up at the sky and tilted his head, "Hmm I wonder," was the blunette's response.

"Oi Kuroko that sounded suspicious," Kagami accused.

Kuroko stared at the red head, "All I said was that I wondered. If you're going to accuse people of the slightest things then you'd make a terrible detective."

Kagami muttered curse words under his breath as the trio snickered. After a while, Kuroko and Kagami left the group to head into a different direction and soon after it was Kawahara and Fukuda. Furihata walking alone to his house stared at the ground in thought. We seriously are training hard for the Inter High. All this practice is leaving me behind in my studies! I lost count how many times I chickened out telling coach I wanted to leave practice for a day to work on homework. I wonder how Akashi is doing with his practice. He immediately halted his walking and face palmed his forehead. I totally forgot Akashi isn't playing basketball anymore! Ugh how stupid can I be. Bringing his hand to his side, he didn't realize he clenched them into fists. What kind of reason is that for Akashi to be forced to quit? What kind of person is Akashi's father? Just how high are his expectations? If I ever see him I'll see if I can reason with him to make Akashi play basketball in school again. Nodding at the idea he quickly rushed back home to finish the rest of his day.


"So this is what you mean by a certain event to help us train?" Kagami muttered staring at the scene before him in disbelief.

The Seirin team had reached the gym located in the mountains and the sight before them was what they had not expected with the exception of Riko and Kuroko. In there were all five of the generation of miracles along with their respected teams.

"Kurokocchi!" Kise squealed as he ran to hug Kuroko but ran into Kagami instead as the blunette stepped aside for the blonde to hug the red head that had been behind him.

"Oi coach what's the meaning of this!" Hyuga demanded as he pointed to the chaos in front of him between Kise, Kagami, and Kuroko.

"If you're referring to those three over there then I have no clue but as for the rest of us it's exactly what it looks like," Riko put both hands on her hips and flashed a triumphed smile, "We're going to have practice matches with these people!"

Sighs erupted from the Seirin players while fear swept over the first years. Meanwhile Kagami punched his right fist into his left palm and smirked.

"I've been waiting to play these bastards and now the time has finally come," the red head stated.

"Kagami may be a little too excited but," Riko began, "I know that you're all just as fired up as him."

Everyone nodded in agreement aside from the first years.

"This atmosphere really scares me," one of the first years mentioned to the other first years.

"Yeah I mean look at them! We're literally going to see a match with the generation of miracles!" another one whispered.

Izuki catching the words from the first years walked up to them, "Yes they may look frightening because of whom they are but there's no need to be intimidated because the matches are worth seeing in person," he reassured. The three first years nodded hesitantly before a whistle rang through the gym.

"Alright everyone gather around!" Everyone looked to see Kagetora in the center of the gym. Doing as told he began his speech, "So now that everyone is here I'll explain what's going on. The coaches along with others have decided that to prepare for the Inter High it would seem reasonable to have practice matches, not with just any team but of course but with the generation of miracles. It seemed like a better choice considering we are all at the same level with each other so doing this would push you guys to do more." Earning wide looks aside from a few he cleared his throat and continued, "This event could be considered as a competition so with that we will pull colored marbles."

He raised a bag he had been holding for all to see. "Each captain will pull out one colored marble. There are three colors so each team will be paired up. You can pick now."

All captains from each team stayed around as the rest backed away. Furihata watched the captains sticking their hands in bags one at a time. So these are the new captains huh. Everyone besides Hyuga was different since the captains from last year graduated. He squinted his eyes as he watched one of them with shoulder length hair reach into the bag. So I guess Mibuchi is the new captain for Rakuzan.

He then felt a light tap on the back of his shoulder. Curious he turned around and saw the person he had not heard nor seen for over two weeks.

"A-Akashi!" he stuttered.

"Good morning to you Furihata," Akashi had a teasing smile as if amused from seeing Furihata's reaction.

"D-Don't look at me like that! You just randomly show up after not hearing from you for weeks of course I would be shocked." Furihata took deep breaths calming his heart rate down before continuing, "Also what are you doing here I thought you-"

"Don't say it out loud," Akashi harshly whispered.

Furihata flinched at the tone. Akashi seeing this sighed relaxing himself before continuing, "I 'm here because I set this whole event up."

Furihata's eyes widened, "You planned all of this? But... why?"

"Well part of it is what Kagetora said, to push ourselves harder when we play against others just as strong but mostly because," his lips stretched into a small smile, "I promised we would play together again."

Furihata stared agape. He did all of this for ME? "I...I'm so grateful that you did all of this for me but," he looked down to the floor suddenly feeling bad, "You're probably going to be disappointed because I doubt I'll get to play even one game."

Akashi's smile immediately fell causing Furihata to feel even guiltier. He opened his mouth to speak but before he could say a word, a whistle rang through the gym. They both looked to see Kagetora with the captains, each holding a colored marble in their palms.

"So now that we finished I'll announce the teams going against each other. The matches are Touou vs Yosen, Seirin vs Kaijo, and Rakuzan vs Shuutoku. As for which match starts first I'll leave that for you guys to decide."

"Kaijo and Seirin should go first!" Kise demanded cheerfully. Without his senpai, Kasamatsu, the blonde no longer had to act like an obedient dog to avoid getting hit.

"Hah? Are you kidding me Kise it's obvious that Touou and Yosen's match should be first," Aomine retorted resulting in Kise huffing his cheeks in protest.

As the two argued while their teams watch with embarrassment, Midorima walked up to Akashi and nodded in respect.

"Akashi," he spoke.

"Midorima," the red head returned, "It's been a while has it."

"It has," the green haired confirmed as he did his habit of pushing up his black glasses, "I saw the raven haired man instead of you during the marble pick. Don't tell me you gave up or perhaps even lost your position as captain did you?"

Akashi smirked, "Midorima it's unwise to assume something happened because it didn't go as it was supposed to. I merely went outside to talk with my driver so I had Mibuchi pick it for me."

Midorima pushed up his glasses to hide for his mistake, which only amused Akashi, "I see," was his only response before a whistle was heard.

"Alright so the first match is Kaijo and Seirin!" Kagetora called out in annoyance. Turns out Kise and Aomine kept arguing until Kuroko walked up to Murasakibara asking for rock, paper, scissors. The two did three rounds resulting in Kuroko winning making Kaijo and Seirin go first. "Everyone else go sit in the bleachers and watch the match."

With everyone in their respected areas the match soon started. With three of Kaijo's starters being different, no one was exactly sure how they played while Seirin's starters were the same. Furihata sat on the bench with the others and stared in awe. Yes, he's seen matches with the Generation of Miracles numerous times but it always amazed him how talented they were. He watched Kise copy many of his teammates moves along with some he remembered seeing. He then shifted his eyes to his team's shadow and light, watching Kuroko use misdirection hitting the ball towards Kagami from any direction. Then seeing his third year senpai's use their own skills to score points for his team even as Kaijo was in the lead. Even as he was amazed of his teammates and that he was proud to be part of Seirin he couldn't help feel pessimistic. Shifting his gaze to his lap where his fists rests he couldn't stop thinking of how he'll be a person on the bench for games to come. How he'll never be a starter because he was aware that the first years were better than him from being defeated in their practice matches. How he'll never overcome his cowardice resulting in hearing soft giggles from his teammates even when they mean well. And how he let Akashi make this whole event for him but won't even get to play each other because he'll be sitting out and be the supporter instead.

"Whoa that blonde guy is amazing!" one of the first years whispered to the other three, "No wonder he's called the Generation of Miracles."

"Yeah no kidding, Izuki-senpai was right about seeing the matches in person," another spoke," It's so much better seeing them in person."

"Do you think that when the third years graduate that we'll be the next starters?"

"Of course! With our skills I'm sure we'll be the starters next year" one beamed, "But since there's four of us one of us will have to be benched since Kagami and Kuroko-senpai will most definitely be starters next year." The four first years nodded in agreement and went back to watching the match.

Furihata turned his head to see Kawahara and Fukuda looking at him as to tell him they were aware of the whole first year's conversation. Furihata gave them a light smile to reassure them even if he was thinking what the first year's said might be true, and that him and his two friends would most likely be benched again next year. Ah well, I've done all that I can.

He jolted in his seat from a high-pitched whistle that came from Kagetora rushing towards the court. Looking at the scene, he saw Kise on the floor clutching his left ankle with his right eye shut as if he was in pain.

"Kise-kun are you okay?" Kuroko asked worriedly as he quickly came to the blonde's side.

"Of course I'm alright Kurokocchi, I just slipped on sweat, that's all," Kise managed to stand up but as he tried to walk on his left ankle he stumbled until Kuroko held him by the shoulders. Kuroko then placed Kise's arms around him and started guiding him off the court.

The blunette's brows furrowed slightly as he asked, "Kise-kun, your ankle hasn't healed properly has it?"

"Geh! What are you talking about Kurokocchi?! Of course my-" The model was cut off by a palm digging in his stomach as Kuroko ignite passed him making him whimper. "Okay okay yes it hasn't fully healed and I really was taking it easy but when I heard about this event I couldn't just sit out! Please understand I just really wanted to play with old friends again! I promise to never do it again so no more hits to the stomach please I don't want to relive the moments with Kasamatsu-senpai!" At this point it seemed as if the blonde had imaginary dog ears flopped down as animated tears flowed like waterfalls down his cheeks.

Furihata, who had watched the whole scene, couldn't hold back a light giggle as did with a few others. He unconsciously glanced to Rakuzan's side of the bleachers and noticed Akashi staring at him. Automatically feeling uncomfortable, he quickly looked away, confused as to why the red head was intensely staring at him. After the unexpected event with Kise, a new player was out on the court and the game quickly continued. The match had ended with a score of 90-78 with Seirin winning. All the ones that played went to the locker room to change as the rest went to the bleachers. With everyone back Kagetora announced the next match which was Touou and Yosen.

Everyone silently watched the match between the best offensive and defensive team. Furihata took another glance at Akashi on the other side of the bleachers and was relieved to see him looking at the match this time, his cheek resting on the back of his hand as he had an impassive look.

The match took a little longer than the first but it ended with a score of 65-64 with Touou winning. After some moving of the players it was now the third match between Rakuzan and Shuutoku. Furihata knew to wish both luck but he was secretly rooting for Rakuzan to win. He was a bit excited to see his new friend play. Of course he's seen the red head play before, even play with him, but he couldn't stop that exciting feeling growing in his chest.

As a rule, all starters from each team had to go to the center and bow. As with the other four previous teams, everyone in the bleachers had expected Akashi and Midorima to be a starters but that didn't seem the case as Akashi walked to the raven haired male whispering something to him then walking back to sit on the bench.

Furihata heard people in the bleachers whispering asking what was going on and why Akashi was sitting out. He was just as confused but remained quiet. What are you doing Akashi? I know you aren't officially in the team anymore but I figured you would still be a starter.

"What the hell is that guy going?" Kagami asked.

"I'm not really sure," Kuroko responded, "But I think he has his reasons."

As Akashi was bending down tying his shoes, he saw a shadow approach in front of him. Looking up he saw Midorima looking at him with furrowed eyebrows.

"Is there a reason for you not to be a starter in this match, Akashi?" Midorima asked.

The red head had finally made his impassive face disappear by giving a light smile, "Yes there is a reason Midorima, but unfortunately I cannot tell you, or at least not yet."

Midorima opened his mouth wanting to speak but closed it. Instead, he calmly adjusted his glasses on his face before replying, "I see, but the reason better not be that you look down on Shuutoku."

"I do not look down on Shuutoku. If any I should be telling my team to be wary but I prefer not because I have absolute trust in my team. I should be telling you not look down on my team just because I am not playing. Now I think you should go back to your side because the match is about to start."

As if on cue, Midorima heard Takao calling him to come back. Quickly adjusting his glasses once again, he turned around to join with his team leaving Akashi looking after him.

As the match started, everyone on the bleachers watched intently. With Mayuzumi gone and Akashi sitting out there were two unfamiliar faces but that didn't mean Shuutoku underestimated them. Even with Midorima's seniors from last year gone this year's team was just as if not more fired up to win this match. With both sides taking the match seriously everyone except for few watched in awe as they saw Midorima shoot his famous three-pointers and the tree Uncrowned Kings doing their specialty moves.

Most people had expected Shuutoku to win because they had Midorima playing but that didn't seem the case as the score was 92-90 with Rakuzan winning. Light claps were heard through the gym as both teams lined up to thank each other. The teams soon left to the locker rooms to change up and when they came back Kagetora soon made another announcement to everyone.

"We will take a one hour break and after that we will be drawing colored marbles again to have different matches. These will be the last three as it will be late after the sixth match. The break starts now and after that all captains meet me in the center of the gym."

Everyone scattered with some staying outside and others going outside. Kawahara suggested going outside and Fukuda and Furihata agreed. As the trio walked to the doors, Furihata looked back and spotted Akashi talking to Kagetora. Not being able to hear their conversation, he quickly dropped the matter and went outside.

When the break was over those who were outside went back in to meet up with the others. With everyone there Kagetora soon began speaking.

"Okay so there's a change of plans. Instead of choosing marbles again I decided to just pair you guys up myself. Don't ask why and just let it be." After seeing a few nods he continued, "So the matches are going to be Touou vs Shuutoku, Yousen vs Kaijo, and Rakuzan vs Seirin. I decided that the first match will be Rakuzan and Seirin so everyone get to your places."

Ignoring the 'hell yes' from Kagami, Seirin and Rakuzan stayed on the court preparing for the match while the others went to the bleachers. The teams were on their respected sides until Kagami approached Akashi who was talking with Mibuchi.

"Oi Akashi I don't know why you didn't play in your last game but you better not do that in this game."

"No worries Kagami but I do plan to play in this game but only in one condition," ignoring Kagami's perplexed look he walked to the other side of the court to where Seirin was.

"Coach Aida-san may I ask a favor of you?" he spoke.

"Huh?" turning around Riko was surprised to see Akashi asking a favor from her, "Oh yes of course, what is it?"

"Since I know that the same people are going to be the starters may I ask you to have someone else to switch with one?"

Flabbergasted Riko sputtered, "W-What?"

"Oi Akashi what is the meaning of this?" Kagami roared as he came back to his team.

"I only ask if you could switch one of the starters with someone else from the bench. I do not mean to lower your chances of winning but to have someone else play. If that can't happen then I will have to be sitting out again for this game"

Kagami was about to retort until Kuroko beat him to it, "I don't know what Akashi's motives are but if it's to have him playing then I wouldn't mind switching someone out. Is that alright with you coach?"

Riko furrowed her browns as she thought about it. Sighing she gave in, "Alright we'll do it. Just tell me who you want to be in instead."

"Thank you coach Aida-san. As for the one I want," Akashi raised his arm and pointed to Furihata, "I want Furihata to play."

Furihata feeling all eyes looking at him now only made him more nervous. He was about to refuse until Kagami grabbed his arm and pulled him up.

"Furihata I don't know what made Akashi want you to play but let's have a good game together," Kagami grinned before turning back to Akashi, "Alright Akashi he's playing with us now so let's start."

"Perfect," was Akashi's only response.

"Izuki you'll be sitting out this game," Riko called out.

Furihata looked around the bleachers to see everyone looking at him. Feeling nervous, he started shaking. Oh god all of this in front of everyone else?! He heard his name and looked to see Kawahara and Fukuda grinning at him.

"You've got this Furihata!" Kawahara cheered.

"Lucky you! Promise we'll all play together in a real match someday okay?" Fukuda asked.

Feeling guilt creep up in Furihata's chest for them still being on the benches while he played, he smiled and nodded, "Of course," he promised.

Akashi walked to the center of the court with Furihata tailing behind. After the bow from both teams, everyone got into their positions. Furihata was closed to Akashi and before the ball was called he asked,

"Is this really okay Akashi? There's a reason why I'm on the bench most of the time."

Akashi didn't even bother to make eye contact with him as he tried to focus on the ball in Kagetora's hands, "Keep thinking like that and you'll never win a game. Try to remember what I taught you the last time we played."

Furihata didn't have time to respond as the whistle was called and the ball was now in play. Shaking his head, he focused on his part. Slowly but carefully watching his surroundings he was able to move around with little defense around him and have Kuroko make a few passes to him. Of course this didn't go unnoticed by Akashi as he always stopped him. It went on with both sides making scores but without Furihata and Akashi until the buzzer sounded and it was time for a five-minute break.

The game continued in its second quarter with mainly Mibuchi and Kagami scoring. Nebuya had been passed the ball my Kotaro and he found Akashi in an opening and being quick, he passed the ball to him. Akashi zipped passed his defenders and was able to score into the basket. Standing there staring at the ground he felt a feeling in his chest and formed a small smile. It had been a while since he felt this feeling. The last time he played with this much joy felt like an eternity and he couldn't help but smile wider.

"Alright Akashi that was great!" Nebuya complimented as he came up to him and slapped him on the back.

"Ng!" Akashi gritted his teeth as he bent down a little and reached behind to touch his back.

"Akashi are you okay?" Furihata asked coming towards him.

Mibuchi came over to Nebuya and slapped the back of his head, "You idiot you hit too hard! Sei- Akashi are you alright?"

"I didn't mean it..." Nebuya whimpered.

Quickly regaining his posture Akashi assured them, "Yes I'm fine thank you for asking. Nebuya please be gentler next time," with that he jogged back to where the other players were.

The second quarter was now over and this time it was time for a 10-minute break. Furihata sat on the bench and grabbed the water bottle Fukuda held out for him. He gulped half of it down and wiped his mouth with his arm. It was only then he realized that the pain in his chest was starting to come back. It wasn't as bad but it was bothering him. After hearing the whistle meaning that the break was over, he got up and followed his team back to the court.

At first Seirin was barely getting a lead by less than 10 points but during the third quarter Rakuzan was able to pull ahead by two points. With Akashi scoring now Rakuzan seemed to be in favor but of course Seirin wasn't going to give up. Furihata kept playing his role by being on the lookout and watching the other team and using defense. His concentration was broken by feeling a sharp pain in his chest again but managed to continue all the way until the third quarter ended.

During the five-minute break Furihata relaxed as much as he can hoping the pain would go away. Tears formed in his eyes as he resisted the urge to couch. If I start coughing now the others will start to worry. Come on Kouki just one more quarter, let's make this count!

With the final break over the fourth and final quarter began. Everyone was pretty much worn out but that didn't stop them to try their best. Kuroko still used his misdirection to his fullest and Kagami was able to reach his highest jumps. Furihata knew he wasn't as great as he was when it started but he still kept going. The pain in his chest had grown worst and he couldn't resist coughing once but ignoring it he was able to make one more shot. As it came down to 10 seconds Akashi was able to score one more point just before the buzzer came.

The score was 110-109 with the winner being Rakuzan.

"WOOO!" Kotaro yelled in joy as he was jumping up and down. Mibuchi placed his hands on his hips and smiled while Nebuya was flexing his muscles.

"We lost..." Kagami admitted, "but we plan to win the next time we play, Akashi."

"As do we Kagami," Akashi returned. He turned his head to see Furihata bent down with his hands on his knees and panting. He walked over to him, "It was a good game Furihata. I was glad to play with you again," he spoke.

"Yes...I was...glad... to play with you...again," Furihata tried to respond but had a difficult time as he was starting to wheeze.

"Are you okay?" Akashi asked voice full with worry.

Furihata couldn't even respond because at this point he was struggling to breathe. Feeling weak in his knees, he dropped to the floor holding his neck. He couldn't hold in his coughs anymore and was now hacking. His head felt like it was about to explode and so was his chest.

This had caught everyone's attention to the gym and his teammates had rushed to his side.

"Guys give him some room," Kagetora ordered as he stepped to Furihata's side.

"Furihata-kun!" Kuroko called, "What is happening?"

I wish I knew! Was what Furihata wanted to say. He placed a hand over his persistent cough and soon after he felt something land on them. Taking his hand off he saw dark red liquid on them. It was not a lot but it was enough to shock everyone else.

"Holy crap is that blood? We have to do something!" Kagami called.

Akashi being the first one to respond took hold of Furihata and hoisted him up. "I'm taking him to the hospital," he declared, "My chauffer is already out there so I'll take him." Without waiting for a response he escorted the sick brunette outside.

As the two were gone everyone in the gym just stared at the doors.

"We should probably go with him, right Fukuda?" Kawahara suggested.

"No don't," Midorima told them, "The more people involved the slower that boy will make it to the hospital, besides Akashi knows what he's doing."

"Do you think that Akashi knew about this which was why he wanted Furihata to play?" Kagami asked suddenly growing angry at the idea.

"Don't be an idiot!" Kuroko snapped, "There's no way Akashi would want this to happen to anyone." He solemnly shifted his eyes to the ground, "All we can do is hope that Furihata-kun is alright."

The gym became eerily quiet as the event with Furihata made everyone's excited moods from earlier drop drastically and it was aggravating that all they could do was wait.


A/N: How was it? For those that knew something was up with Furihata then pat yourself on the back! :D Haha I think that goes for everyone because I kind of made it obvious that something was up with him. I tried *^*

Just letting you guys know that I have already been in school for a few weeks and I am already stressing. I am already failing a class and I have 2 weeks to bring the grade up or else I can't keep marching in band. If you guys didn't know band is very important to me. I thought math was my strong point until I took Calculus.. _

Also it's my last year of high school so I'm in the process of doing a crap ton of research on colleges and working on applications. Why the heck is the process so complicated? So there's a heads up on other stuff I have to do.

Of course I'll still update when I can but expect for chapters to be a while. Anyways I hope this will be enough until the next chapter. c:

Next chapter is pretty much the main reason why I even started this story. Like even thinking about it makes me love them even more. ;D

I'm sorry for any grammar mistakes and if the characters are OOC. I try my best. So until the next chapter, peace out!

Reviews are highly appreciated! They help keep me motivated. :D -Momo