Author's note: I want to apologize for this chapter, both because it's later than I usually update and because it's also much shorter than normal. Midorima is a very difficult character to write. I'm not really sure what the second category should be for this story either (romance being the first category). I've put the second one as drama, but I'm not sure if that's really what this is. I've also considered supernatural, mystery, and suspense, but I don't know. What do you guys think?

Kuroko suddenly found himself standing in front of his home. Huh? I… His phone went off, signaling him that he had a new text message. He opened it. It's from Midorima… The message was short: I need to talk to you after practice. Talk? About what? He stared at the message hoping it would give him some kind of clue. And that was when he noticed. The message had been sent today, August first. And then Kuroko remembered what had happened what felt like only seconds before. Not again…

After practice Midorima had taken him to a café and they were currently waiting for their order to arrive. I wonder what he wants to talk about? He looks kind of angry…

"I'm not a mind reader," Midorima said finally. "I won't understand if you don't tell me. I do understand that you object to my attitude towards you, but if that's the case then I'd like you to make your demands clearer."

What is he talking about? And why did he have to phrase it to be so difficult to comprehend?

"With regards to courting I have tried to act only according to what I've researched…" Midorima continued.

Courting!? Don't tell me Midorima is…

"…but if there is something I'm missing, I'll try to amend it," he finished. "But first, I need you to tell me what you're dissatisfied with."

What should I do? I don't think I can go through this again….

"Are you listening?" Midorima asked, sounding annoyed. "How about saying something?"

"I'm sorry…I don't really understand," Kuroko replied.

"Why are you apologizing?" Midorima asked, still sounding annoyed. "And don't tell me you suddenly felt like apologizing for no reason. That doesn't happen."

"U-um…" He's actually kind of intimidating when he's angry.

"To think you'd apologize to me…" Midorima's tone seemed to have gone back to normal, at least. "It appears there are still mountains of unanswered riddles in this world."

I'm not following this conversation at all…

"Well, how should I say this?" Midorima considered. "I'm sorry too. I was unaware of your displeasure and said something immature. Forgive me."

"It's fine." I guess things are okay now. But it's still difficult to understand what he means…

"Do you want to walk for a while?" Midorima asked after they had finished their meal and were outside.

"Okay." Midorima set a brisk pace which Kuroko was having difficulty matching. It wasn't long before Kuroko had to pause to catch his breath.

Midorima noticed he'd stopped. "Is something wrong?" he asked.

"I'm just tired," Kuroko answered him. "Are we walking somewhere in particular?"

"When I began research what two people who've just started dating should do, it was recommended to take a walk with no destination," Midorima replied. "But I'll admit I don't really understand the significance."

This guy…I don't think he has a clue what he's doing at all…

When Kuroko got home he checked his notebook, only to find it empty. Just like I thought. This is another world. Another reality… His phone alerted him that he had a text message from Midorima. It was short: Good night. Looking through all of his text messages, Kuroko saw that he'd gotten a text from Midorima every day. But they were almost all exclusively either "good morning" or "good night" with little variance. I don't think he quite gets the point…. His thought was interrupted when Midorima sent him another text. Do you want to come by my place tomorrow if you're not busy? Kuroko texted back an affirmative. I don't really know where it is though…. Thankfully Midorima texted back with directions. I think it's going to be a long day…

When Kuroko arrived, he found Midorima typing away on the computer. "Just sit wherever. There are drinks in the fridge," Midorima told him. "Grab whatever you want."

"Okay." Kuroko grabbed a bottle of water before settling on the couch. Text books were spread out throughout the room. They were all for courses far more advanced than what Kuroko was taking. Midorima had a large pile by the computer and would flip through them every so often before continuing to type on the computer. I wonder what he's working on? Was there some reason he asked me to come here? Time seemed to stretch on forever. Kuroko was bored. Maybe I should say something. But I don't want to interrupt him…

Eventually it the morning faded into the evening, and Midorima ceased his work. "Um…there was something you wanted me for, right?" Kuroko asked.

"Wanted? What do you mean?" Midorima asked. "You're the one who originally wanted us to spend more time together. That's why I decided to spend the day with you. However, I had assignments, so I had you come here. "

"Um…What?" I don't think this qualifies as spending time together. "I was hoping we'd talk a little more," Kuroko deadpanned.

"I'll listen," Midorima replied simply, crossing his arms as though he was waiting for whatever it was Kuroko wanted to tell him.

That's not what I meant! How do you even respond to that?

Midorima seemed to notice that Kuroko was slightly upset, and made his way over to the smaller male. Kuroko was a bit nervous as to what he was going to do, however, Midorima simply settled for ruffling his hair. "With regards to communication in dating, I have heard that this sort of act is especially effective," Midorima said.

"Um, sorry, but it kind of hurts," Kuroko said. You're pushing on my head way to hard….

"Sorry," Midorima apologized, withdrawing his hand and looking taken aback. "I don't know how much strength I should use. I'm not certain how much pressure I should put into my fingers. I should have looked into that as well."

I don't think he's ready to be dating yet…

Author's note: We are about halfway through the story. As of my posting this, this story currently has 28 favorites, 41 alerts, 22 reviews, and 3,712 views. That's a lot. I want to thank everyone that made that possible, you guys are the best!