Storming up the stairs, Kuroko ripped open the door to Aomine's room; slamming it once he was through. Belly flopping on the bed, the bluenette buried his face in the sea of navy blue pillows. He was absolutely mortified; face searing with embarrassment. In fact, he thinks the color rivaled Akashi's hair. Thumping his legs on the mattress and screaming into the pillow like a child throwing a tantrum, Kuroko took a few minutes to calm down before rolling over onto his back.

How could Aomine be so stupid? Kuroko knew that he was dumb, but how could he be so downright senseless? Who the hell asks his friends if they have had sex yet?! Not that the bluenette hasn't thought about sleeping with Akashi – trust him, he has – it's just…Kuroko definitely wasn't ready for that step in their relationship yet. He knew Akashi wasn't either, especially with everything that was going on lately.

Don't get the bluenette wrong, he loves the red-head with all his heart and some day he wants to be with him in that fashion…But truthfully, Kuroko is scared. He's scared to be so intimately involved with someone when he had virtually been ignored his whole life. For someone to portray such strong emotions to him and for someone to see nothing but him in all his raw passion…It was a frightening thought. Even though he's scared, he does find the thought of being so utterly bare in front of each other appealing. To see the sides of each other that no one has ever or will ever see…

Anyway, the point was, Aomine is a complete idiot. He was a big, insensitive, oaf who only knows how to play basketball…A complete and utter dummy…A buffoon…A dolt…

Sighing, Kuroko once again rolled into the mass of pillows. Now that he thinks about it, at least his mind wasn't on other matters…Other, more stressful, matters. Perhaps Aomine had done it on purpose, but that is still no excuse to be so tactless. Well, either way, Kuroko wasn't planning on letting the taller boy have access to his room for a while. The bluenette needed some time to think by himself and organize his hectic brain. Right now, it was a mess, and he needed to put everything back in place before he could face Aomine or Akashi again. Kuroko had had enough of being weak; the bluenette was going to get his shit together and actually do something about their problems for once.

Yawning, his heavy eyelids began to droop. Well, maybe he could get his shit together after a quick nap. He hadn't been sleeping well lately, and these pillows were just dragging him under. They were so unbelievably soft!

…..

After Akashi had dealt with Aomine, he decided to take a walk to clear his mind. He wanted to go to the bluenette, but he was all curled up on Aomine's bed like a cat. It was really cute, except for the fact that Akashi actually got jealous seeing his lover on another man's bed. He had to push down the feeling, since he knew they didn't really have anywhere else to go, but once everything was all said and done Akashi wasn't letting Kuroko sleep on anyone's bed but his.

"Hahh…"

Heaving a sigh, the red-head wandered down the road. His mind was filled to the brim with the bluenette, especially with what Aomine had said earlier. It was a totally insensitive question, but it really had Akashi thinking. He hadn't brought up the topic with Kuroko because he knew the bluenette wasn't ready, but in all honesty, Akashi really wanted to be with him in that sense. Now obviously wasn't the time to be a stereo-typical hormonal teenager, but Akashi did imagine situations like those.

Picturing Kuroko writhing beneath his body in a mess of passion. Panting and moaning and begging for more, for Akashi; gripping him as tightly as he could. The red-head imagined whispering dirty words in the bluenette's flushed ears and hearing Kuroko scream out his name. For the bluenette to mark up his back and prove to the world that they were each other's, that no one else could interfere.

Akashi imagined all these things, but he would never force Kuroko. The red-head knew that he was scared, and Akashi never wanted to hurt the bluenette – especially not like that. Not matter how strong his desire grew, Akashi would always wait until Kuroko was ready.

Groaning, Akashi clapped his hands on his cheeks, staining them scarlet. He really needed to stop thinking about Kuroko, or he was seriously going to have hard time…

…..

Returning to Aomine's house, Akashi slowly crept into his room and near his very own sleeping beauty. Resting on the edge of the bed, the red-head gazed over his lover's figure. There were dark circles beneath his eyes, and his body seemed fatigued. Carefully removing the large pillow from Kuroko's arms, Akashi replaced it with himself. He knew that everything was weighing heavily on the bluenette's mind, so he really must be tired.

Gathering the boy in his arms, Akashi placed a gentle kiss on his temple. Akashi jerked slightly when the bluenette stirred, only to be surprised when he felt a pair of arms wrap around his torso and squeeze him tight. A small grin tugged at the red-head's lips as he pulled Kuroko closer.

Akashi didn't know how he did it, but this little bluenette always brought him such joy and happiness. Even when things had gone to shit like they had, Akashi always found himself smiling in Kuroko's company; that's just how much the little phantom meant to him, and he wouldn't trade their relationship for the world. No matter what his father had up his sleeve, Akashi would protect Kuroko with everything that he had. The red-head would give up everything if it meant that his Tetsuya would smile.

…..

"Mmmmnnn…"

Sitting up in the bed, Kuroko thrust his arms in the air and arched his back like a cat; stretching out his tight muscles. Feeling a strange weight around his waist, he glanced to his side, only to find his boyfriend melded against him.

"Hmph…"

Letting out a small huff, and smile tugged at his lips. The bluenette felt kind of bad since he probably worried the red-head, but he got a good rest. On top of all their other problems, sleep deprivation was certainly not needed. Deciding to stay in bed for a while longer, Kuroko laid back down and buried his face in Akashi's neck. He loved the red-head's scent. It was musky and woodsy and something so…Akashi that the bluenette could never get enough. The scent was like a comfort blanket, and besides, sticking close to the red-head was a bonus.

Drawing in a deep breath, Kuroko slowly released the air from his lungs. He felt at peace, and he didn't want anything or anyone to disturb them. Just relaxing in bed – albeit not his bed – with his boyfriend was heavenly. Apparently feeling the bluenette's breath on his neck, Akashi stirred slightly, subconsciously turning his head to the side to give Kuroko better access. Grinning, he first placed a soft kiss on the red-head's chin before continuing down his neck. Reaching the junction of his neck and should, Kuroko's tongue darted across a patch of flesh. Not only was Akashi's scent amazing, but the feel and taste of his skin was as well. Heat raced up to Kuroko's face at that thought, causing a blush to erupt on his cheeks. 'Oh my god, I am such a whore…'

Taking a minute or two to recompose himself, the bluenette tossed those thoughts out the window. Well, it's not like it really mattered, did it? No one else was here, and besides, Akashi was his boyfriend. If Kuroko wanted to give him a hickey, who was going to stop him?

After pumping himself up, the bluenette once again approached the red-head's neck. Letting his tongue out of its confines, it connected with Akashi's cool skin. After a while, merely licking wasn't as satisfying anymore. Thinking, "what the heck", Kuroko decided to go for it. Placing a peck on the red-head's shoulder, Kuroko opened his mouth, teeth lightly grazing the flesh before it.

"Hmm…"

Feeling the pressure on his shoulder, Akashi stirred once more. This time, however, he awakened – albeit in a drowsy state.

"Mmmm…Tessuya?" He questioned, sleep-filled eyes not quite locking on the bluenette.

Glancing at the red-head's face, Kuroko was unsure of where his courage came from as he continued to faintly pull at Akashi's flesh with his teeth.

Eyes fluttering slightly, Akashi attempted to fight off his drowsiness. "Wha're you doin', Tessuya?"

"What does it feel like?" The bluenette quipped, a smile rising on his face.

Deciding to give the red-head a little wake up call, Kuroko put a little pressure behind his teeth, sinking them into his skin. Hearing the red-head mumble a small, "Ow", the bluenette sucked a bit. After a while, he released Akashi, placing a soft kiss on the bruise in mock apology.

Finally shooing away sleep, the red-head rolled over and on top of the bluenette. Gazing down at him with a smirk playing on his lips, Akashi hovered over his lover. "My, my. What is my naughty little kitty doing?"

Bringing a hand close to his mouth, Kuroko eyes were hood as he jutted out his bottom lip. "Meow~?" He purred, blue eyes meeting heterochromatic ones.

"…"

"…"

The silence persisted for a long while before Kuroko's whole body erupted in crimson and his hands flew to his face with a great big "smack!". Hiding his face from view, he was absolutely mortified.

"Oh my gosshhhh!" The bluenette yelled, curling into a ball and turning on his side. Akashi's voice rumbled in laughter as Kuroko was busy wishing for a hole to appear and swallow him up.

"Hmm…" Humming, Akashi brought himself closer to Kuroko so he could whisper in his ear. "Since when did my princess learn to play along?" The red-head crooned.

Kuroko would never admit it, but Akashi's voice was unbelievably sexy. In fact, Akashi's voice was always sexy, and it was one of the many things he loved about the red-head. What he didn't exactly love, however, was how Akashi would tease him. Well…Actually, he didn't dislike it, it just made him all the more embarrassed.

Moving his hands away from his face, Kuroko turned towards the red-head with a pout. "Akashi-kun." Whining a little, the bluenette looked up through hooded lids.

Revealing a tender smile, Akashi connected their lips together in a heated dance. Kissing the red-head was another thing Kuroko loved, especially given how soft his lips were.

Threading his fingers in his lover's beautiful scarlet hair, the bluenette pulled him closer as he wished this moment would never end. Just as he thought that, however…

"Woah! Dudes, what the fuck! On my bed too!" Aomine hollered as he covered his eyes, shielding the red-head and bluenette from sight.

Yet again, Kuroko was mortified. Akashi, on the other hand, was livid. The moment had been so good and the atmosphere so perfect, yet this tanned twit had to go and ruin it. A low growl erupted from his throat as he pushed himself off the bed, facing the taller teen.

"Daiki," Akashi began, cornering the teen. "Do you think you have a right to say such things? Hmm?" The red-head challenged, eyes flaring as he stalked closer.

"I, uh, uhmm…I think my, uh…I left the dishwasher running!" Aomine stammered, nearly tripping over his own feet as he hustled out of the room.

Sighing, Akashi shook his head. "The dishwasher is supposed to run you dunce…"

Sitting up on the bed, and miniature smile formed on the bluenette's face. He really did love his boyfriend, even when he gave people the third-degree. In the good cop, bad cop scenario, Akashi was definitely the bad cop. Thinking about it now, Kuroko loved that about the red-head too. He didn't take shit from anyone, and seeing him be so dominant and controlling…Well, it was kind of a turn on…Everything about the red-head was a turn on to be honest. Let's face the facts, Akashi was hot, and Kuroko was very proud to be his boyfriend. The red-head treated him like a queen – virtually worshipping him. If those weren't the qualities of an amazing boyfriend then the bluenette didn't know what was.

As Akashi returned to the bed, it dipped under his weight. Curling a hand around the nape of his neck, Kuroko pulled him close to continue their kiss from earlier. Pulling away after a short time, both were panting. Staring into those magnificent heterochromatic eyes, Kuroko grinned, blue orbs holding a mischievous tint. Being by the red-head's side, he knew that everything would be ok. No matter what happened, they were together, and that is all that matters.

"Akashi-kun?"

"Yes, my love?"

"I love you…"

With that statement, Kuroko was rewarded with a rare sight…Akashi blushing up to his ears. Man, he was so cute! The bluenette knew that he had the absolute best boyfriend on the face of the earth, and he wouldn't change that for anything. Even all the vanilla milkshakes in the universe, believe it or not.