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Chapter XI

Key to the truth

Two weeks had passed since the incident with Haizaki. Right after he gained his consciousness, he was immediately sent to trial along with the other four people. With the power of Akashi family attorney, they were sent to prison for 15 years. The incident was never made to the TV. The Akashi corp Public Relation did a great job to cover it up. And now they just waited for the teal haired to open his eyes.

Every evenings, Akashi walked on the empty isle in the hospital. The visiting hour finished a long time ago but he got special permission since it was Midorima family owned hospital. Akashi opened the sliding door and entered the private room quietly. He walked near the sleeping teen and sat down on a chair.

He was silent for minutes. He didn't say a word as he only stares at the him with tubes all over his body. His skin was way paler than usual, with blue-purple spots and some cut marks. He also got bandages and an oxygen mask. He looked as messy as hell.

After he didn't gain consciousness for the first three days, the doctor did another check up. but eventually, they concluded his case as a brain trauma. All they need was to wait for him to open his eyes.

"Tetsuya, I thought we promised not to lie. But what did you do?" Akashi said as he closed his eyes. He remembered asking his secretary to do a background check after the incident which literally shocked him.

Kuroko Tetsuya was an only child. His parents died in car accident when he was only 3 years old. Having no other relatives, his uncle and the wife took the custody of him. A few years after that, they moved to the States. They were very busy with work and seldom spent some quality time as a family. But the situation changed when Kuroko made friends with a Japanese kid named Kagami Taiga. They were good friends until that fight happened.

Then during second semester of junior high, he suddenly collapsed in the middle of P.E class. The school informed the parents and took Kuroko to hospital. It was then when he was diagnosed with Leukimia. He got various kind of treatments and healed. But a year after, the leukimia returned. And his body refused the treatment. The only option was to get a donor. The quickest way was to get it was from blood related siblings. However, Kuroko is a single child. So he needed to sign up for a donor. In the States, there were many people with similar case. Many of them needed to wait for years, thus made the queue really long. It was not surprising that many of them ran out of time while spending last moments on hospital bed.

Whilst hearing that, they looked for another hospitals and doctors but no one could help them. Months after, Kuroko made a request. He wanted to go back to Japan and spent his remaining days in his childhood home. They rejected at first and told him not to give up but he wished to spend his time living a normal life rather than waiting for death in hospital. Moreover, they also just had their first child after years of marriage. Taking care of a new born baby was a tough and tiring job, so Kuroko wouldn't want to bother them with another burden. Though he didn't mention the second reason. In the end, after the endless argument , they finally complied. Leaving him in the care of his grandmother.

"You knew this would happen, didn't you? But why? That was a foolish thing to do. I was a foolish guy for falling to your excuse." He looked at the silent boy, hoping for a reply. But no words came out. "Please wake up and tell me, Tetsuya."

Another weeks passed by. The trio and Midorima were visiting Kuroko after school as usual. They walked in gloomy silence and opened a door with Kuroko's name on it. As soon as they entered, they were greeted by a small weak voice.

"Good afternoon everyone. It's nice seeing you all here."

"W-wha? Kurokochi/Tetsu/Kurochin/Kuroko! You are awake!" They all exclaimed running towards him.

"Yes. Please don't shout and run in hospital."

Kise was sobbing. "K-kurokochi! I-I am so glad you are awake!" He hugged the boy carefully.

"Kurochin~ please don't scare us like that or I will get mad!" Murasakibara wiped his tears.

"Tch! How long are you planning to sleep? I was about to wake you up myself." Aomine turned around as he sniffed.

"I am sorry everyone. I made you all worry." He said apologetically.

"I will go get a doctor and tell Akashi about this." Midorima said while holding a tissue box. His lucky item of the day. He used it secretly after he was out of the room.

Akashi came to the hospital that evening. According to what the doctor told Midorima, he was in worse condition. The wound will heal in a couple of weeks but his other condition had worsen. The doctor suggested him to stop going to school and went through some treatments.

Akashi soon arrived at his room. He knocked before he entered it. There he found Kuroko on the hospital bed, reading a book. Kuroko closed the book and greeted him.

"Good evening, Akashi-kun." Kuroko greeted him. Akashi made no reply and sat himself on his usual chair, right beside the teen.

"I want to thank you for saving me. I heard it from Midorima-kun. I'm so sorry for causing trouble to you." He bowed as low as he can.

The red haired still sat there in silence. He didn't even bother to look at him. Kuroko who was already feeling guilty had now become even more guilty. This uncomfortable silence was killing him. He wanted the red haired to say something or yell at him or giving him tantrum or whatever. He was getting more desperate every seconds.

"A-Akashi-kun please say something. I know I was wrong for lying to you.. but.. please.. at least, look at me.." The blue haired wiped his almost falling tears.

Akashi suddenly stood up and went beside him and raised a hand. Kuroko squeezed his eyes shut waiting for an impact. But instead of a painful impact, he felt something warm around him. Kuroko opened his eyes to find the red haired was hugging him tight. He noticed Akashi's arms were shaking.

"Tetsuya, we promised not to lie. So... why?" Akashi for once didn't even think how raspy he sounded. He just didn't care.

Kuroko was taken aback. Akashi knew everything. But then of course he would. After everything that happened and knowing how powerful he is, it was a piece of cake.

Kuroko slowly returned his hug. He put a hand against the red haired's warm arm. Kuroko whispered to him. "I am sorry."

They stayed in that position for who knows how long until Akashi broke the hug. He looked at those blue orbs as the blue orbs looked back at him. Kuroko could see hurt and pain beyond those red orbs. Akashi brushed the blunette's bangs out of his eyes sight carefully, avoiding a dark blue-green spot. "Are you feeling hurt anywhere?"

"I am okay, Akashi-kun." Kuroko stated. He had faced worse pain before. For him, this condition couldn't even compete the ones he felt before.

Akashi sighed. He returned to his seat and said "So tell me Tetsuya. Why would you lie in the first place?"

Kuroko stared down. "I didn't mean to lie to you... it's just that... When I finally got back to Japan, I want to live a normal life. I want to forget about this sickness. And along the way, there were times when I really do forget." He smiled sadly. "I guess I did a good job of deceiving myself..."

"So, you lied when you are being unwanted as well? You lied just to stop me from jumping off the roof?"

"That part was not a lie, Akashi-kun. When I die, I will soon be forgotten."

"I will never forget you, Tetsuya. And I know the others feel the same way." Akashi stated as he once again went near him. Kuroko looked at him wide eyed. "I need you here." Then Akashi leaned in to the bluenette. He closed the gap between them as he touch his lips lightly to Kuroko's pale lips.

At first Kuroko was too surprised to do something but after a few seconds, he started to close his eyes, enjoying the innocent, sweet and gentle kiss. Both teens savoring the sweet moments until Akashi pulled back. Kuroko opened his eyes slowly, looking at him. Akashi smiled and touched his pale cheek gently, making the smaller teen blushed.

Akashi leaned in until their forehead touched. "That was your punishment for lying about your aunt."

End of Chapter XI: Key to the Truth

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