How are you guys?

Hope everyone is doing great!

This week has been very very tiring for me, went to the Capital city for a 3-day forum

and the traffic! Waaah!

Maybe because I lived in a more suburb town, but we spent like two hours being stuck on traffic going back and forth from the hotel we're staying to the venue. (Whew! I don't know why they booked us on that place)

Anyway, Q & A time!

(I am just making up excuses on my loop holes) Gomen! (ノ_ _)ノ

Ioeth- Ogiwara-kun being Nurarihyon: Right! He is Nurarihyon; however, I will not be basing his entire chara from Nurarihyon no Mago. I'll be taking it from Japanese folklore (the same with the Hyakki Yagyo). In this story he's still far from succeeding his dad, so he'll be the hyperactive son of Nura.

MissStories- In this story, yokai can will it if they want to be seen by mortals or not. So on Granny's case, he intended to be seen to get information from her. On Shosuke's case, Ogiwara's power fluctuated; let's say that he was in a state of shock and denial that he wasn't able to keep tab on his presence. On Shosuke's end: he was occupied in talking with the principal that he didn't realize at first that Kuroko appeared to be talking to his self.

Bow.

Kuroko no Basuke © Tadatoshi Fujimaki

Now let's proceed to:


CHAPTER XI: MISCHIEF

Kagami was taking Kuroko home, and he was surprised that he was still alive after a thousand daggers hit him when he gave Kuroko a piggy back ride. From the clinic, (where Kise was whining & gnawing on his shirt while Midorima was just standing quietly, adjusting his glasses every now and then) to the hallways which was empty due to the ongoing classes (but that didn't stop Aomine who skipped and followed them, his face grim and fists clenching and unclenching)

"Why on earth are you tailing us?" Kagami asked after a few moments of echoing footsteps.

"Fuck because I want to know what happened to him! Why did he faint? Is he sick? Did he see the school nurse? And why a dick like you is carrying him home?!" Aomine bombarded him with questions.

A teacher peeked out of the room. "Ssshh! Lower your voices!" The door closed with a bam.

"Don't shout you idiot!" Kagami hissed." If you really want to know: Kuroko got heat stroke and I'm taking him home so that he can rest. Now go away since this is none of your friggin business" Kagami shooed Aomine who moved to his side, looking at Kuroko's face.

"Let me carry him home" Aomine offered.

"Yeah right dumbass", Kagami kept walking. "Have you forgotten what I said earlier?"

Aomine took a double step,his expression darkened "so you were serious about Tetsu".

"Of course, I'm his guardian. I'll always stay by his side and protect him".

"Guardian, don't make me laugh. I bet your intentions are worse than mine", Aomine retorted. "I can protect him better. Not like you, how can a cat protect Kuroko?"

Kagami's vein popped. "Are you challenging me brat?" he hissed, straightening his back, tightening his grip on Kuroko.

Cobalt eyes met red ones.

"Huh? Maybe I am, no delete that. YES, I am challenging you", Aomine said, gritting his teeth. "And who are you calling a brat, brat?" He added.

"My, My, My, are we having a spat here?" Imayoshi-sensei appeared out of nowhere.

"And I thought that Kuroko-kun was being brought home not to a brawl", he frowned at Aomine. "Don't you have a class Aomine-kun?"

Aomine's brows furrowed. He never liked Imayoshi-sensei; aside from the fact that chemistry is his most hated subject (which is being taught by this guy) there is something about him that creeps Aomine out.

"Well?" Imayoshi was still waiting for an answer.

"I was planning on bringing Tetsu home myself", Aomine forced his answer, and good thing Kuroko was unconscious because he just sounded so lame.

"I was already doing that, are you blind?" Kagami spoke. He's pissed. Kuroko was supposed to be resting in his room, not latched on his back surrounded by bickering kids.

"I don't trust you, you dick-"

"Now, now calm down-and watch your mouth—what was your name again?" Imayoshi gestured the two to keep their voices down.

"Taiga, Kagami Taiga"

"Right, Kagami-kun & Aomine-kun" Imayoshi's brow slanted down. "Since the both of you are too hot headed, you should go back to your respective classes. Cool down and I will be bringing Kuroko back to their house. I have called his mother and she's expecting him soon."

Imayoshi checked his watch," your last period just started so go back".

"But I'm supposed to bring him-"

"No, I cou-"

Imayoshi is now pulling Kuroko from Kagami's back, carrying him princess style," no point in arguing. I'll be using my car so that we can get there in no time. This kid is really fatigued, he NEEDS REST", looking down on Kuroko's face.

Both Aomine and Kagami sported guilty expressions. How selfish can they be? The want to monopolize Kuroko took over them. Now that they looked at him, Kuroko is noticeably paler.

"Sorry,. ,.Sir" Kagami's eyes staring at the floor.

Aomine was scratching his head.

"OK boys. I trust you won't cut your classes, I'm heading out" and Imayoshi –sensei started to head to the school exit, a grin appearing on his thin lips and his once gray eyes turned yellow.


Imayoshi headed to his car. Once outside of campus and out of the red & blue head's sight, he took Kuroko, abandoned his car & glided fast to the forest before them.


The afternoon bell rang.

The air was filled with chatters & the scraping of moving chairs. Aomine yawned and stretched his arms. That was the longest hour of his life. The second hand of the clock was ticking slower, as if taunting him.

He immediately went outside planning to drop by at the Kuroko's and see how was Tetsu.

He walked through the gates, not minding that Midorima and Kise are walking in front of him.

Not until they passed the crossing where Midorima & Kise were supposed take, but they just passed through it.

Aomine kept his mouth shut until they were a few streets away from the Kuroko's.

"Oi! Where are you two heading?" Aomine asked, brows already furrowed.

"Aominecchi! And we thought you were never gonna talk!" Kise stopped and beckoned Aomine to walk with them. "We are going to visit Kurokocchi. Did you know that he fainted earlier? They said it was heat stroke".

"Of course he knows you dimwit. Why is he going to the Kuroko's if not to visit him? What is he gonna do? Confess to Kuroko?" Midorima chuckled to his own joke.

"Eeeeh?! Is it true Aominecchi? But I was gonna confess to Kurokocchi first!" Kise shouted out.

"That was a joke, idiot. And what are you blabbering about confess—" Midorima looked up and he saw both Kise and Aomine are flushing red.

You got to be joking. Midorima is a quick thinker. Don't get me wrong, his mind can easily analyze and understand any situation. But this- At the back of his mind everything falls into place, but there's a part of him that is still in denial.

It was an awkward moment for the three.

Kise had his hands in his mouth as his tongue slipped. He wasn't planning on telling anyone this early. Not until he confessed to Kurokocchi and made him fall in love with him. But hearing Midorima say that and seeing how Aominecchi was taken aback, Kise immediately knew the truth. He thought that Kurokocchi & Aominecchi were just friends.

Aomine on the other hand was shocked. His eyes wide.

Thinking about it and actually hearing it from someone is different. Even during his spat with Kagami, he wasn't really able to address his feelings. Everything was still murky. When Midorima said it, it was like a declaration to him.

I like Tetsu. Not just as a friend. I really like him. And fuck, I just knew him for a week. Damn, DAMN! Why am I happy?! I shouldn't be, right? You're in deep shit, Daiki!

Aomine blinked his eyes then he shook his head, to knock the shock away.

Damn that Taiga. Aomine turned his head left then right, as if expecting to see the red head. I'll beat him and throw him to the next prefecture so that he won't be able to stick to Tetsu. He thought jealously.

"Am I interpreting this situation as it really is?" Midorima gawked for a second then resumed his stoic stance.

SILENCE.

Kise was still blushing. He nodded while his hand covered his mouth.

Aomine just scratched his forehead, but blushing as well.

"OK, I will not ask you any further about your homo crushes" Midorima fixed his nearly cracked glasses. "Are you still going to visit Kuroko?"

"Of course! I'm worried about him!" Kise said surprised that Midorima would still ask him about that.

"Aomine", Midorima waited for his answer.

"I'm also worried about Tetsu", Aomine spoke quietly.

"Well then, let's keep walking. However, please compose yourselves. You don't' want to create a bad impression on Kuroko's parents, don't you?"

Kise, immediately pushed back his hair & Aomine tucked his shirt and straightened his tie.

"Pfft" Midorima is having fun. Watching these idiots fuss about impressions and such. They really like Kuroko, too bad Akashi doesn't share.


As Kuroko's house came into view, Aomine remembered something.

Lucky bastard gets to live and sleep with Tetsu. Aomine's expression became darker.

The house was a humble 2 story structure, spacious for a family of three. The outside is painted with light khaki while their roof is a fading brick red. The fence is nearly 2 meters high covered by Cotoneaster (a climber shrub). There's a small lawn in front with assorted potted plants aligning the wall fence. A small terrace with a sliding glass door is leading to the living room. The terrace has a roofing extension with a square coffee table made of glass. Their main door is made of wood with a swirling peep hole.

Midorima rang the doorbell.

"Just a moment!" footsteps can be heard coming from the back of the house.

A woman with raven black hair came out. She's around 5 ft. 7 inches tall, pale and with her hair tied in a ponytail.

"Yes, how can I help you?" Big, round caramel colored eyes stared at them.

"Uhm, Good Afternoon Ma'am", Midorima and the other two bowed. "We're Kuroko's classmates; we're here to see him".

"Oh, I'm sorry but Kuroko hasn't arrived home yet, would you like to come inside? I can prepare snacks while you're waiting for him", Amami gestured them to come inside.

Panic filled Midorima, Kise & Aomine's head.

"He's not here yet? But he – " Kise's mouth was shut by Aomine as Amami turned her head.

"Huh, what was it?"

"Nothing ma'am. Apologies for the intrusion", Midorima bowed again."We came here to work on a project on our art subject. And Kuroko volunteered to buy some on the materials. He might still be in town. We'd better go and help him,"

"No it's OK." Amami smiled weakly, "Good thing Tetsuya's making new friends. I'll be preparing your snacks when you get back".

"T-thanks Mrs. Kuroko!" Aomine fumbled as he tried to stop Kise from struggling.

He let go of Kise as Amami waved good bye to them & went back inside.

"What was that for Aominecchi?! Aren't you worried about Kurokocchi?" Kise hit Aomine on his shoulders.

"You're a dimwit Kise. Tetsu's mom will worry if she finds out what happened," Aomine rubbed his shoulders. The blondie will have his time.

"Who took him home Aomine", asked Midorima.

"Imayoshi-sensei", Aomine replied. "He even told us that he'll be using his car so that they can get here faster; I never liked that teacher".

"Then why did you allow him to take Kurokocchi?" Kise asked Aomine angrily.

"I insisted to take him home. But the teacher said he'll do it instead. I didn't know that he's a psycho who'll kidnap Tetsu! Don't fucking make it sound like I don't care about him!" Aomine grabbed Kise's collar.

"Stop it", Midorima separated the two.

"We don't have time in blaming and in pointing fingers. I'd rather spend the time in searching for Kuroko. So we'll go and check Imayoshi-sensei's house and if they are not there then we have to seek them separately. That way we'll have more areas that we can cover, under stood?" Midorima's voice was heavy and low, demanding both Kise & Aomine's attention.

Both nod their head and the three of them ran in search of Kuroko.

Midorima sighed, Akashi will not like this.


END NOTE:

And that ends chapter XI!

Suuuppperr Off-Characater Kise & Aomine! Sorry about that (´▽`ʃ)

Now for those of you who're asking what is Ogiwara-kun's involment on the next coming chapters: No, I will not tell! Because I don't even know what's gonna happen next!

I'm just:

(typing and typing ) Oh! (light bulb) This might be a good idea! (typing excitedly)

Ok I'll end it here because my brain juice has dried out!. –END-

That's how I roll. (Huge disappointment) (TvT)

I still hope you liked this chapter! Pls share your thoughts! ヘ( ̄ー ̄ヘ)

CHAPTER XII: HEBI