"Crapping coconuts on a car with caramel covered in chocolate…" Kuroko muttered to himself while running with a bag over his shoulder. Several lights shone behind him and they were approaching quickly. The blue haired boy tripped and cut his legs on multiple branches, "Shitting sharks on the shore by the sand with sinful sorrows." He cursed strangely as he stood up and continued to run.
His life depended on it, he needed to escape. Two loud explosions were heard and Kuroko suddenly felt pain in his right shoulder and left thigh.
"Fuck the frivolous fuchsia flowers!" He yelled as he limped towards anywhere that could hide him. Kuroko didn't know why he tended to curse with words that started with the same letter, he just did it to express his large amount of pain.
The blue haired boy reached an opening and saw a mansion. The lights behind him were getting closer so Kuroko climbed up the wall of the mansion and into a room with an open window. When he fell into the room with a small thud, he gasped for air and checked his wounds. Blood poured from his shoulder and leg. The smell of his own blood filled the room, creating a pungent odor. Kuroko groaned as he ripped his clothing to wrap the cloth around his wounds. That was when he looked to the side and saw a boy who seemed slightly older than him staring at him from the bed in the darkness.
The two of them stared at each other in shock. Kuroko's blue eyes pierced through the darkness but the other's person's mismatched eyes seemed to burn through the darkness. The crimson eye and the golden eye stared straight at Kuroko. The blue haired boy heard a loud knock on the door and he immediately tried to get up, only to fall over from a headache growing due to the loss of blood. Kuroko squirmed on the ground, desperate to get away. The stranger quickly got up and pushed him under the bed and covered him with a blanket.
"Police! Open the door!" The voice boomed from the other side.
"Give me a second!" The stranger called out.
The boy quickly threw things onto the floor to cover the blood and made sure his own hands were clean. Then he swung the door open and let the police inside. Adrenaline rushed through Kuroko's veins to feel the police so close, but he did his best not to move an inch.
The police strolled around the room for a while and then one of them asked the stranger, "Boy, why is your room so messy?"
"What are you going to do? Arrest me? You know, I kind of like sleep and you ruined it for me, so if you would kindly leave, I would love that." The stranger said boldly.
The policemen silently left and apologized for the ruckus. When they were gone for sure, the boy helped Kuroko out from under the bed. But the blue haired boy was already unconscious.
When Kuroko woke up, he jolted awake and tried to stand up. The blue haired boy hissed in pain and muttered under his breath, "Jumping jellybeans in a jail with juice."
He looked around and saw the same stranger from yesterday, staring at him. Kuroko and the boy locked eyes again, it was as if both of them couldn't look away. Then the blue haired boy tried to make a run for the window. The stranger lightly pushed him back onto the bed and said,
"Where do you think you're going with those wounds? You'll tear something, so just lie back and don't move."
The blue haired boy whimpered in pain from moving a bit too much and he let the stranger tuck him in.
"I'm Akashi Seijuro. I'm nineteen years old. What about you?" The redhead asked.
The blue haired boy curled up and refused to talk. Akashi sighed and got up. When he was moving towards the door, Kuroko's attention turned to the redhead. Akashi chuckled as if he was able to hear the blue haired boy's thoughts,
"Nobody else knows you're here. The maids aren't allowed in my room and my mother isn't either. I'm just going to get you some water and I also have to pull those bullets out of you."
Kuroko waited for what seemed like forever and when the door opened, he almost thought he'd die from panicking. Akashi walked in and handed the blue haired boy a cup of water. Kuroko observed the liquid and smelled it to make sure. Then he handed it back to Akashi without drinking it.
"I'm not going to drug you, it's safe." The redhead mumbled and handed it back. But Kuroko just continued to hand it back to Akashi. Finally understanding what the blue haired boy meant, the redhead brought the cup to his lips and drank a bit of the water for Kuroko to see. When nothing happened to Akashi, Kuroko drank the whole cup in a few seconds. The redhead smiled at the blue haired boy and then tried to position him so that it would be easier to take out the bullets. But when Akashi's hands approached Kuroko, the blue haired boy flinched away.
"I need to take the bullets out of your wounds or you're have a hard time functioning properly again." The redhead explained and then saw that the blue haired boy was trying to get comfortable without Akashi's help.
Finally, Kuroko gave Akashi a slight nod and shut his eyes tightly. The redhead lightly removed the bandages wrapped around his thigh and then brought out a pair of tweezers.
"I'm sorry about the pain that follows these actions." Akashi said and he plunged the tweezers into the hole into Kuroko's leg.
The blue haired boy's eyes flew open and he let out a silent scream, he gripped the bed sheets and tried his best not to move. When Akashi pulled the bullet out, Kuroko relaxed his tense muscles and panted.
The redhead cleaned the wound with care and wrapped it in new bandages, then he moved to Kuroko's shoulder. The blue haired boy seemed to panic more and more as Akashi unwrapped the bandage on his shoulder. His blue eyes darted towards the redhead to lock his gaze with Akashi's and the redhead was able to see the amount of fear in them. He tried his best to reassure Kuroko before he poked around for the bullet. The blue haired boy's eyes filled with tears and they poured down his cheeks, but he made no sound. Kuroko grabbed Akashi's sleeve and grit his teeth. When Akashi pulled out, Kuroko let out a deep sigh and his grip loosened on the redhead's shirt.
He watched Akashi bandage his shoulder and then leave with the first aid kit. When the redhead came back, he had a tray of food for Kuroko. Akashi made sure to sample all the food for Kuroko before the blue haired boy determined it was safe and when the injured boy was eating a bit too fast, Akashi lightly put a hand on top of Kuroko's and said,
"Slow down, it's alright. You have all the time in the world. I'm not going anywhere and no one is going to take you away."
Kuroko swallowed thickly and felt a tear trickle down his cheek in happiness since Akashi showed him non-stop love. He opened his mouth to talk and then quickly shut It, not trusting the redhead fully yet. Akashi sighed and let the blue haired boy finish his meal, the he cleaned up and tried to get Kuroko out of the bed.
"I'm not going to do anything; I'm just going to help you take a bath." The redhead said while moving closer to the blue haired boy.
Kuroko moved away from Akashi and ended up cornering himself on the bed. The blue haired boy shook his head frantically to try and get the redhead to back off. His heart started racing and he was gasping for air, as if Akashi was going to hurt him. Akashi stopped approaching Kuroko and realized that he was scaring the blue haired boy. The redhead put his hand out for Kuroko and waited for the blue haired boy to respond in some way. Kuroko hid his face under the covers to try and stay away from Akashi, but eventually, curiosity got the better of him and he peeked out to see Akashi's hand in front of him.
This is a trick. He's going to turn me in. he's going to betray me. Hurt him…Get him away from you. The blue haired boy thought. So he ended up biting Akashi's fingers and letting out a small growl.
The redhead didn't pull his hand away, instead he smiled and said, "Now, now, no need to act so ferocious. I can tell you don't want to hurt me, you're nibbling on my fingers, not biting them."
At that, Kuroko bit down a bit harder and Akashi leaned forward to look into the blue haired boy's eyes, "Now you're biting harder because you want to prove me wrong, right?"
Kuroko's eyes widened and he pulled away to curl up on the bed. Just ignore him. He thought to himself.
Akashi looked at his fingers where there was a faint bite mark, but otherwise, it didn't sting or hurt. When night fell, the redhead made sure that the blue haired boy was sleeping. Akashi lightly poked Kuroko to see if he would wake up and when he got no response, he slid an arm under the blue haired boy's legs and an arm around his shoulder. When the redhead picked Kuroko up, he was surprisingly light and the blue haired boy seemed to naturally curl into Akashi's chest. The redhead already filled up the bathtub with hot water and he knew that taking off Kuroko's clothes now would definitely wake him. So, Akashi just put the blue haired boy in the water with all his clothes on.
Kuroko woke up and yelped; it was the first sound that Akashi had heard other than small whimpers and that one growl. The blue haired boy looked up at Akashi with eyes that said 'you betrayed me'.
The redhead quickly peeled off Kuroko's clothes and rolled up his own sleeves, "I didn't betray you, if that's what you're thinking. You need to take a bath, I don't care how much you're going to hate me for this. I'm taking care of you and you should listen to what I'm saying."
Akashi proceeded to strip Kuroko of every other article of clothing, while the blue haired boy clawed at his arms. The redhead took a glob of shampoo and rubbed it into Kuroko's hair. At that feeling, the blue haired boy calmed down and relaxed in the tub of water. Akashi massaged Kuroko's scalp and listened to him hum in happiness.
"You know, I heard you talk before. Why won't you use your voice with me around?" Akashi asked while washing the soap away.
The blue haired boy shot daggers at the redhead and pouted. Akashi chuckled and lathered up Kuroko's pale skin. The blue haired boy began to hum again in appreciation and he leaned into Akashi's touch like an animal.
"Come one, say something for me. I still don't' know your name. What am I supposed to call you?" The redhead asked.
Kuroko stayed silent and then Akashi carried him out of the bathtub and wrapped him in a towel. The redhead rewrapped the bandages and then gave him some of his clothes to wear. While Akashi rubbed Kuroko's hair with a fluffy towel, he heard the blue haired boy mumble something. The redhead stopped and leaned closer,
"What?" He asked.
The blue haired boy daringly wrapped his arms around Akashi's neck and nuzzled his face into his chest, "T-Thank you…Akashi-kun."
The redhead smiled and blushed slightly, "You're welcome."
Akashi carried the blue haired boy back to the bed and tucked him in. The redhead was going to lie down on the couch but he heard Kuroko mumble, "Sleep…Beside me?"
Akashi gave a slight nod and crawled into the sheets beside the blue haired boy. Kuroko turned to face Akashi and he moved in between the redhead's arms to nuzzle into his chest. The blue haired boy was able to hear the rapid beating of Akashi's heart and he said,
"Kuroko Tetsuya."
"Kuroko Tetsuya?" Akashi asked.
The blue haired boy looked up, slightly annoyed, "My name…is Kuroko Tetsuya."
The redhead smiled and said, "Ah, I see. How old are you, Tetsuya?"
"Seventeen." Kuroko mumbled and blushed when Akashi used his first name. Then the blue haired boy said, "You should hate me…I'm a thief. I live to steal from others."
"I don't hate you. You steal to survive and besides, I took a look at the stuff that you stole before throwing it out. They're things that people wouldn't miss even if they were gone. You take what you need and nothing else. That's very hard to do when you're trying hard to make a living."
"You should still hate me." Kuroko spat out and then he turned his back to Akashi. The redhead wrapped his arms around Kuroko's waist and bit the back of his neck.
"What the…? Akashi-kun, what did you just do?" The blue haired boy asked curiously. The redhead brushed a finger over the mark he left,
"I bit you since you bit me earlier."
Kuroko blushed again and tried to sleep. "Whatever." He mumbled as he closed his eyes.
The next morning, the blue haired boy rubbed the sleep from his eyes and turned over. His shoulder and thigh were really sore, but he supposed that was to be expected. When Kuroko noticed that Akashi wasn't beside him, he quickly got up and looked around. The blue haired boy waited impatiently, his body growing restless. Kuroko was ready to leave the redhead's room and search for him, but Akashi walked in a second later with breakfast.
"Oh Tetsuya, you're awake. Good morning, I brought some breakf-"
The redhead never finished his sentence because Kuroko tackled him with a hug.
"You weren't there when I woke up." He said into Akashi's shirt, wanting to show more affection towards the redhead.
The redhead put down the breakfast on the nearest table, "I'm sorry, I didn't think you would have woken up."
Kuroko tightened his embrace, "I thought you left me."
Akashi chuckled lightly, "Tetsuya…I live here. There's no way I could leave you even if I wanted to. Now then, shall we have breakfast?"
The blue haired boy gently nodded but continued to hold on to Akashi's shirt. The redhead slowly brought Kuroko over to the table and sat him down on a chair. When Kuroko refused to let go of Akashi, the redhead sighed and decided to let the blue haired boy sit on his lap. They ate breakfast together and Kuroko let the redhead change his bandages.
Time passed and Kuroko began to heal little by little. He lived under Akashi's care and made sure not to cause any trouble. The redhead would usually leave for a few hours during the day and then come back exhausted. Akashi said that he had work to do so Kuroko was left alone to sleep or sit at the redhead's desk.
Both of them got closer to each other and they knew that this feeling was love. Kuroko was the first to express his feelings. He was observing Akashi as the redhead sat at his desk studying and he said, "Akashi-kun, why does my heart hurt when I look at you? It's not a pain, but it's more like my chest aches whenever I see you and it's like something knocks the air out of me."
The redhead looked flustered but he answered the blue haired boy truthfully, "That's the feeling called love."
"Love?" Kuroko asked while tilting his head to the side. Akashi lightly wished he could slam his head against his desk, but he calmly said,
"Love is a feeling you get when you feel affection towards someone and you want to know them better and be with them."
"Oh." Kuroko muttered, then he grinned and said, "I love you, Akashi-kun!"
The redhead blushed and seemed flabbergasted, "I-idiot, save it for someone special."
"You are someone special; you saved my life and took care of me." The blue haired boy said. Living on the streets ever since he was six didn't do him well with education, but he still understood many things.
Akashi grabbed Kuroko's hand and tried to explain, "By someone special, I mean someone you want to be with forever. Someone you want to kiss and hold in your arms. Someone who makes you feel whole."
"That's you." Kuroko said, still not understanding what Akashi was trying to say. The redhead sighed and asked,
"It doesn't bother you that we're both male?"
The blue haired boy shook his head, "Nope. I don't really care. I love you."
The redhead smiled and then pulled Kuroko closer, "So you won't mind if I act on my own, would you? I'm not going to hurt you. I think you'll like it."
The blue haired boy nodded his head and let Akashi do what he wanted to do. The redhead stared into those blue eyes and said, "Close your eyes."
Kuroko was hesitant at first but he trusted Akashi enough to close his eyes for a while. They were both silent, the only thing that was able to be heard was their breathing. Akashi looked long and hard at Kuroko's lips, thinking about whether he should or shouldn't. Finally, he threw all his logic out the window and kiss Kuroko.
The blue haired boy kept his eyes closed and felt his face heat up at the sensation of Akashi's lips pressed against his own. When the redhead pulled away, Kuroko's eyes fluttered open and he muttered against Akashi's lips, "You kissed me."
"…Uh…Yeah." Akahsi muttered and then lightly planted another kiss on Kuroko's lips, "I love you too, Tetsuya."
When Kuroko felt those lips press against his own again, the blue haired boy early kissed back, wanting more of Akashi. The redhead wrapped his arms around Kuroko and kissed him harder. The two of them kissed until they were breathless and then Akashi held Kuroko until he fell asleep.
As time continued to pass, Akashi's mother was the first to notice something different about her son. He had started to pull away from the family and would only spend time in his room. The redhead's mother couldn't live without knowing what was in Akashi's room that made him so distracted, so when the redhead went out, his mother called the police in to check the room.
Kuroko was curled up on the bed, his face buried into the warmth of one of Akashi's shirts. He fell asleep and cradled the clothing close to him. The blue haired boy flinched awake when he heard the lock on the door click.
Did Akashi-kun come home early?
Kuroko looked up and then felt a wave of uneasiness wash over him. He quickly got up and crawled under the bed. After years of stealing from people's houses and never getting caught, Kuroko learned to never doubt his instincts. The door swung open with a bam as it hit the wall. Heavy footsteps entered the room and Kuroko instantly knew who they belonged to.
Police… He thought to himself and he did his best to stay quiet. The blue haired boy cautiously watched those black boots stop in front of the bed and then they paced towards the desk. Kuroko stiffened when he heard the police officer said,
"I can hear you breathing. I can hear your heart which is trying to leap out of your chest."
Suddenly, the policeman was face to face with Kuroko. Blue eyes widened in fear and he tried to push himself deeper under the bed, but the man grabbed him and dragged him out. The blue haired boy screamed for the one thing that was always on his mind,
"Akashi-kun!"
He struggled against the obviously more well-built man and then he yelled out in pain when his shoulder was pressed into the policeman's tight grip. Kuroko's wound was torn open and it started bleeding again. The policeman tried his best to turn the blue haired boy over, but he had some trouble since Kuroko was lashing out at him. The man used Kuroko's wounds to his advantage and he kicked the blue haired boy's weaker thigh and squeezed his shoulder.
Kuroko fell to the ground hopelessly and went limp. He stared at the cold wooden floor and felt his hands being handcuffed behind his back.
The policeman turned him around and asked, "What's your name, boy?"
The blue haired boy's eyes were cold and filled with disgust. They bravely stared straight at the policeman. Kuroko spat in his face and for that, he received a punch to the face.
"What's your relationship with Akashi Seijuro, the owner of this room?"
The blue haired boy laughed slightly, "That's none of your business."
Another punch hit him straight across the face and then he was dragged out of Akashi's room and into the hallway. The questions came over and over again, after each one Kuroko received a punch. His blood trailed down the hallway and the blue haired boy muttered,
"I'm sorry."
"What?!" The policeman yelled.
Kuroko looked around and locked eyes with a woman with red eyes who was evidently Akashi's mother, then he repeated himself, "I'm sorry for trailing blood. I hope you can forgive me for these injuries and for dirtying your home."
Akashi's mother had tears in her eyes from seeing the child get beaten. She only wanted to know if anyone was in the room, she didn't need that person to be beat up and killed on her doorstep.
Kuroko passed out and was dragged out of the house. Akashi came home at that moment and yelled, "What is going on?! Let go of him now!"
The policeman stopped and looked at Akashi, "Who is this boy to you?"
The redhead motioned for the handcuff keys and set Kuroko's hands free. The blue haired boy groaned and curled up in pain. Akashi slowly picked him up and angrily said,
"He's my boyfriend and he lives with me. What's so wrong about that?"
The policeman shook his head, "He is a thief. He's been stealing ever since you first went to school."
"Do you have proof? Anything that shows he stole something or that he was ever caught in a house?" Akashi demanded, knowing that Kuroko was never caught due to his lack of presence.
The policeman was at a loss of words. He slowly shook his head and then silently left after that, not wanting to embarrass himself more.
Akashi walked into the house and said, "Send a first aid kit to my room."
"Young man, are you out of your mind?! Get that boy back here right now!" His mother yelled, then she took out her phone and called for someone. Akashi reluctantly put Kuroko down on the couch, not knowing what his mother was planning. Akashi's mother smiled gently and said,
"I think it would be for the best if you explained what is going on. I called for a few doctors; his wounds seem very serious."
Akashi sat down on the couch with Kuroko's head lightly placed on his lap. He brushed his blue hair with his fingers and waited for his mother to say something.
"Who is he?" His mother asked.
"His name is Kuroko Tetsuya and he's seventeen years old." Akashi answered truthfully, knowing that there was no point in lying to his mother.
"Does Kuroko-kun have parents of a guardian?"
"No. His parents passed away when he was five and then he was thrown out into the world with no one to care for him."
Akashi's mother seemed to have a hard time staying calm. She felt as if she had developed a soft spot for Kuroko within a small amount of time, "His…occupation?" She asked.
"He's a thief…" Akashi said. He didn't want to say too much about the blue haired boy since Kuroko would feel betrayed, but he had to make his mother understand the situation.
Akashi's mother sighed and asked, "What did you mean by him being your boyfriend?"
The redhead closed his eyes and took a deep breathe, The moment of truth… He thought to himself and then he said,
"I've been taking care of him for a few months and over that time, he has never left my room. He waited patiently for me to come home and would keep me company. When we first met, he did his best to reject me and he even bit me, but we grew to love each other. He told me that he loved me and that I was his special person, probably because I was someone who showed him love and care ever since his parents passed away. I love him because he makes me feel special and he will always hold a place in my heart. He's someone I won't stop caring about and if you take him away from me, I'll leave to find him, no matter where he is."
"Take him away? Seijuro, he can stay. He seemed to love you just as much. You know, the first thing he screamed was your name and he was crying and struggling as if leaving would kill him. I don't care about him being a boy. Love can happen to anyone and between everyone." His mother said and then got up, "Please introduce him to me properly when he wakes. I'll set up another bed in your room for him."
When the doctors came, they started to remove the bandages, but Kuroko snapped awake and tried to pull away. He yelled for Akashi and the redhead came running. He held onto the blue haired boy and whispered that everything was alright.
Eventually, Kuroko calmed down and let the doctors touch him, but he never left Akashi's side. When they were done stitching up Kuroko's injuries, the redhead slowly carried the tired boy to his room and placed him on the bed. Kuroko woke up in the middle of the night and noticed that he was on a separate bed than Akashi, so he limped over and curled up beside him. The redhead pulled Kuroko closer and slowly dragged his hand up and down Kuroko's sides, then he said,
"I love you."
The blue haired boy let out a noise and hugged Akashi tightly to show his happiness. The redhead smiled and said, "You could say it too, you know."
"Mm….no." Kuroko muttered into Akashi's chest. The redhead pulled away and looked down at the blue haired boy's face. Kuroko leaned up and kissed Akashi slowly.
The redhead was quick to respond and then he pushed himself off the bed so that he was on top of Kuroko, balancing on his elbows. Akashi pressed his body down lightly so that he wouldn't crush the blue haired boy and they're mouths moved in perfect sync. The redhead licked at Kuroko's pulse and sucked on the skin. The blue haired boy held onto the redhead's shirt and tilted his head to the side so that Akashi had better access. Kuroko moaned as Akashi continued to attack at his neck which was the most vulnerable and sensitive point for the blue haired boy. When the redhead spoke again, his voice came out low and raspy,
"The rooms are soundproof, so don't be afraid to scream if you need to."
Kuroko's face turned bright red at that, but he nodded and said, "Make me scream then. We'll see if these walls are actually soundproof."
The next morning, Kuroko woke up and turned to his side to see Akashi's sleeping face. The blue haired boy giggled and poked the redhead's cheeks. Akashi woke up and bit Kuroko's finger.
"Good morning, Tetsuya."
"Good morning….Seijuro…" Kuroko muttered.
The two of them got up and pulled on some clothes. Kuroko continued to wear Akashi's clothes, but they fit him alright. Akashi took Kuroko's hand and pulled him out of the bedroom. The blue haired boy hesitated, but he took a small step out of the room and watched Akashi's reactions. The redhead smiled and motioned for him to continued, so Kuroko took another cautious step. Akashi slowly lead Kuroko downstairs where his mother was waiting and preparing breakfast.
"Good morning Seijuro and Kuroko-kun."
The blue haired boy bowed slightly, "G-good morning…My name is…K-Kuroko Tetsuya. It's nice to meet you."
Akashi laughed a bit at Kuroko's small attempt to making a good impression. The redhead sat beside the blue haired boy and made sure to sample small bits of food before giving it to Kuroko. Akashi's mother noticed this and asked,
"Why are you trying the food before giving it to Kuroko-kun?"
"Ah, sorry mom. He just doesn't eat because he thinks he might be drugged, so I sample it for him. I guess it became a habit now." Akashi said with a smile. Kuroko smiled down at his plate and continued to eat breakfast. Afterwards, the redhead brought Kuroko back upstairs and pinned him to the door.
"I guess the walls did their job well, I don't think my mother heard us last night." He said.
Kuroko lived in Akashi's mansion until he healed and then the redhead moved out into the city so that they would both be able to work and make a living together. During the summer, they would both visit the mansion and help Akashi's mother around the house. Kuroko didn't work for a long time, since he didn't have a good education, but when their memories returned after a few years, the blue haired boy had enough education to do any job.
Akashi and Kuroko accessed the bank account their made in the previous life to see if it worked and the money they stored before was still there. They both deposited small amounts of money each time they had the chance. They also went to get their tenth tattoo and then celebrated for spending ten lifetimes together.
"Seijuro, wake up."
"Hm? What is it, Tetsuya?"
Kuroko wrapped his arms around the redhead and embraced him tightly. "I love you more than anything. Even after ten lifetimes, I'll never get bored of you and I'll always continue to love you. Even after one hundred lifetimes, I'll still love you."
Akashi chuckled and kissed Kuroko's forehead, "Where is all this coming from? I love you too and there's no way I can get bored of someone like you."
The blue haired boy tried to sleep and he mumbled, "I just have a bad feeling about tomorrow."
The next day, when both of them were driving to the mansion to visit Akashi's mother, a car accident occurred and their car swiveled off of a bridge.
As the vehicle sank at a rapid pace, both of them not being able to get out, Akashi held onto Kuroko's hand tightly and repeated, "I love you." Over and over again.
Drowning was something both of them were terrified of. No air and no help; all they had was each other. As the water filled their lungs and it sucked the life out of them. They locked their lips together one last time before they both passed onto the next life.
Author's Note:
This one pretty much wrote itself. No joke, I wouldn't move until I finished writing this one. I also really didn't want to kill them in this chapter either. I love waking up and reading reviews more than anything else in the world; you guys are such beautiful people. Also, thank you for understanding my rough week.
See you in the next chapter.