'It was time' He thought to himself 'Soon…soon' Kuroko lowered his gaze to the floor.
"Oi Kuroko, are you seriously okay?" Kagami rushed over.
'Not really' is what he wanted to say but he can't afford to get Kagami worried. No, he know that it's wrong of him but right now the last thing he wanted to do was make his beloved ones worried "I'm fine Kagami-kun."
He stared longingly at Akashi's board back. Everyone had moved on, now that he think about it. He was the only that was frozen in time trying to bring back the others and he was glad he managed to. He had no regrets. Akashi-kun had moved on so now he has Furihata-kun with him. Now he has someone and somewhere that he belongs to…looking at the sharp eyes and polite smile Akashi was showing Furihata brought so much memories back to Kuroko's mind. It was the same person yet different. Kuroko had noticed this. He knew Akashi-kun changed. He isn't the Akashi-kun that he used to know. That's why….that's why…he wasn't able to bring Akashi back…but seeing Akashi with Furihata gives the aqua head a feeling that one day the Akashi-kun he once knew, the kind and warm Akashi-kun, the supportive Akashi-kun, the Akashi-kun who value his teammates, will one day come back…one day. Without him, Akashi-kun can still return to how he was. Without noticing he was staring at Akashi, way too intensively to be normal, if you were to look closely enough, into Kuroko's eyes. There was a trace of longing and sadness.
Feeling tired he was about to make his way home. Suddenly remembering something Kuroko turned around and headed to Akashi who was still chatting with Furihata.
Kuroko walked up to Akashi "Akashi-kun, can I ask of you something?" the red head slowly turned around and faced Kuroko "Can I give you a kiss?" Kuroko asked with a deadpan face
Upon hearing that Akashi's eyebrows closed in and his eyes widened. Furihata was taken back. Suddenly all balls used for practice was dropped, the whole room stayed silent and stared at Kuroko. Akashi then narrowed his eyes "It is rare for Tetsuya to ask for such things. I'm sure you hold your reasons." Akashi nodded, granting Kuroko for one kiss, which Furihata was completely shocked but stay quiet, not fully understand what Akashi's intentionwas.
"Thank you, then please close your eyes and please don't open them until I am done." Kuroko lowered his gaze as Akashi close his eyes as requested. Now, Kuroko isn't lowering his gaze because he was embarrass or anything, he asked for it and he isn't going to back out. He's still wondering if this is the right choice for him to make…but…it's already too late. He had gone too far. Everyone in the gym had gone back to practice as well as Furihata. After all he can't sit out while Akashi isn't dealing with him. Kuroko walked closer to his former captain…closer…closer…closer…until they are 10cm apart. Kuroko Tetsuya looked up to Akashi before slightly lifting his heels off the floor until his lips meets with Akashi's eye.
The emperor could feel it. The approximate of the other person. Tetsuya had invaded his personal bubble, which he never let anyone into before, not even Kouki. But this was Tetsuya's wish. Tetsuya rarely request anything from anyone seriously. So this was a matter which Akashi showed great interest for. Why on earth would Tetsuya asked for such thing? He was so curious…so…so curious. He could feel Tetsuya's warm breath to his eyes…he could feel the heat from the other's slightly smaller body. How he wish he could just hug that slightly smaller body tight…but that wasn't possible. Not anymore. So he stood tight with both of his arms crossed. Soon he could feel soft lips closing themselves onto his right eye. For some strange reason…this kiss is something important.
Kuroko slowly opened his eyes, he didn't even notice that he closed them and removed himself from Akashi and took a good 1 metre backward. He softened his eyes and his lips slightly tugged upwards "Akashi-kun. Thank you it's okay to open your eyes now." Akashi opened his eyes to a Tetsuya, who was smiling. Which he doesn't do very often "Now then Akashi-kun. Good afternoon. I hope to see you some times later." Tetsuya slightly bowed before turning his back and left.
Akashi chest cringed sharply and he had trouble breathing. He had a feeling. If he let the bluenette go now….if he let the bluenette go now…what?...what was he thinking? It's strange. For a second…he had a feeling that Tetsuya was going somewhere far and never coming back. Akashi doesn't believe in his 'feelings' or 'instincts' unless they are backed up with some scientific proof so he let it slide as he watch the bluenette slowly slipping away from his sight.
"Akashi-kun?"
For a second he thought he heard Tetsuya's voice and he eyes jerked up but it was a different tone…Akashi narrowed his eyes. His mind and head had been filled with Kuroko's smile from earlier and he can't think properly "Kouki." he eyes remained emotionless as he called Furihata's name. The mentioned teen immediately ran to Akashi. The redhead opened his mouth and everything he said was nothing but a buzz to Furihata's ears.
Kuroko hated lying…he always did….and yet he lied. He told Akashi that he'll see him some times later…he lied and now he felt awful, very awful. Kuroko tiredly walked home. His body and joints are aching like crazy. Even though he almost did nothing? The moment he got home he quickly went to bed. He was so exhausted. The moment after he greeted his mother, he almost had no energy left.
The next morning, Kuroko of course had to go to school. With the doctor at his side at all time (except when he needs to go to the bathroom). He had told his doctor friend about what happened yesterday and the doctor's expression was scrunched up. Whenever he asked if something was wrong, his friend would snap out of her thoughts "No no, everything's fine" she would say before slowly returning to her deep thoughts.
The day went by, and left Kuroko a little bit more tired than usual. "Um…(insert a name here)-san, is everything really alright?"
The doctor looked at Kuroko into his baby, blue eyes with a wounded expression "*sigh* Kuroko. I'm going to be honest with you…um…you see…from now on, we need to admit you to a hospital. I'm going to tell you everything about this illness you're having. And I mean, everything."
Kuroko knew that everyone had moved on, way further than where he is now. Akashi-kun can soon, be able to enjoy basketball and value people around him again.
Even the stubborn Murasakibara-kun, had started to mature and had taken an enjoyment in basketball. The self-centre Aomine-kun, had started to open himself to other people.
Kise-kun had started to developed a trust on his teammates, so did Midorima-kun.
They've all changed. And they've all moved on. But Kuroko is still the same. Sure he changed his style of playing, but… apart from that, everything is still the same. He did that so if some people had returned to their past selves, he'll remain the same so they don't feel alone. Kuroko, changed the way the Generations of Miracles think and play basketball, by defeating them. He glad that he did. Kuroko was glad that he defeated them. He was glad that he managed to change them. He was glad that they had managed to change and moved on. He was glad. For everything.
But sometimes, he felt lonely, he felt that he was the only one. He didn't feel anyone else presence, not Kagami-kun's, not Aomine-kun's, not Seirin, not the Generations of Miracles, not his friends, not even Nigou's. He felt like he was truly alone. No one was there for him. It's painful to withstand it. But he soon came to realise. The reason why he didn't feel any presences of anyone.
Currently the doctor is leading Kuroko to a hospital where there are extreme care available at all time "I'm sorry to bring this up but Kuroko…would you mind…telling me what happened between you and Akashi…-sama in Teiko?" There was a long pause between the two "Its fine but Kuroko….are you sure about not telling your parents?"
Kuroko didn't answer for awhile "…Regarding your earlier question about Akashi-kun and me…I…should be able to tell you" Kuroko lowered his gaze to the ground, the doctor wasn't the kind that can't read the atmosphere, the doctor could tell, there was a huge amount of hesitation in Kuroko's tone.
"You don't have to talk about it if you don't want to. I'm just curious that's all." the doctor stared at her friend.
"…No I believe it is alright"
To be continue…
A CHALLENGE TO YOU:
Without using the internet can you figure out what Kuroko's kiss means?
(If I have to say it, then that challenge increases the feels. The choice is yours)
[Author's notes: I'm giving up on feels…..and writing smex because I can't write it. It just too awkward, the last time I attempted I roll around on my bed for 30min. Might have to read 50 shades of Grey/Gray for a reference (please take a moment and let that horrible pun sink in).
I'm not going to make excuses for my absences but exams are coming up…and this story is kinda going off track to how I planned it and I have no idea what's going to happen but hey! I got another chapter updated! YAY! Because I was in the mood at like 11pm at night. I'm not sure how many of you guys are still here but, oh well. Since I can't exactly say this on AkaKuro Married Life: Sweet Edition (or AKML: SE for short) but that story is going to be stopped for a while until I get something to reference on how to write the remaining chapters. Don't worry I got the plan for that one. To be honest. I have not read anything related to AkaKuro for more than two months now so no inspirations whatsoever.
No AkaKuro whatsoever because I see nothing new about this shipping. Absolutely nothing. No offence to hardcore AkaKuro shippers, fanfic authors out there but….I'll be honest…(I'll probably get hates for this but it's my opinion) now that I'm kinda out of the whole 'AkaKuro is my OTP!' thing, I stumble across some AkaKuro related post that are…kinda over the top…it's just…weird, some kinda didn't help me to have some inspiration for fanfictions (though I managed to find one and I'm going to write about it) I know you're passionate (that's good!). I can't really talk because this is like, one of my first fanfic where I tried to write Akashi and Kuroko in and it ain't easy. But not much fanfictions have interesting plot to them neither does doujinshi lately...(because they mostly consist of angst or forced smex or Kuroko mental breakdown or Kuroko abuse or where scissors and Akashi have to meet at least once or Teiko days and I ain't no Masochist or sadist for Kuroko)
I'm okay with fluffy and cute AkaKuro and I am definitely, definitely thirst for AkaKuro hardcore yaoi, heck I'm even going for Bakashi (let that sink in too) and some of you might be thinking 'so? What are you complaining about?' true dat but I personally think that's just weird…think about it how old were Akashi and Kuroko in their first year of middle school? (By the way in Japan high school is Year 10 to 12. Then middle school is 7 to 9). There's this one particular post on Tumblr by 'crimson-hue'-san and kinda explains what I'm talking about. That post punched me so hard in the face that it made me realize…some fanfictions that used to be so cute and beautiful turned….(not going say it because I can't find the word. I tried the dictionary). So there are the possibilities that I might drop this story…sorry. And if 'crimson-hue'-san is reading this. I'm sorry for using your name without permission. Sorry for dragging it on with my long complains.]
