Akashi was a university student who was good at everything so he never took his classes seriously or cared about what was going on. The redhead never made friends or socialized with people who were below him. Not until he met one of his classmates who caught his eye. The boy had sky blue hair and eyes that were just as bright. He was quiet and reserved; didn't seem to talk to anyone. The boy looked observant and smart, as if he knew what he was doing most of the time, unlike every other student. Akashi quickly took a liking to the boy and wanted to get closer. He didn't know why, but he did know that there was some sort of pull towards him, as if he was someone familiar. Later, the redhead found out that his name was Kuroko Tetsuya and that this Kuroko Tetsuya was also glancing at Akashi from time to time. At first Akashi thought he was just seeing what he wanted to see but over time it became more evident that Kuroko had some sort of interest in him. Eventually after one of their classes one day, the redhead approached Kuroko and said,

"You know, if you stare that hard I'll start to think I'm on your hit and run list."

Kuroko blushed and became flustered for being called out, he didn't even realize that he had been staring. "Ah, I'm sorry for staring, I was just wondering who you were."

"Akashi Seijuro." The redhead introduced himself. Kuroko smiled and absentmindedly mumbled the redhead's name as if to test how it sounds,

"Akashi Seijuro…Hm, Seijuro."

The blue haired boy's soft voice made Akashi feel a wave of sadness wash over him. It felt as though someone had grabbed hold of his heart and squeezed it. Kuroko noticed Akashi's reaction and immediately apologized, "I'm sorry for calling you by your first name, how rude of me. It was just so familiar I had to try. Akashi-kun, want to go somewhere when you're done with classes?"

The redhead nodded. The two of them exchanged phone numbers and then parted.

After classes, Akashi found Kuroko in the library reading a book while waiting for him.

"What are you reading?" The redhead asked.

"It's a book about reincarnation. It states multiple rules like: both people must believe in reincarnation to be connected by fate or if one takes their own life to be with the other then the connection is broken. It's pretty interesting, if you believe in that kind of stuff."

Akashi smiled warmly at Kuroko, "Actually, I do believe in reincarnation."

"Same." The blue haired boy responded with a monotone voice. The redhead looked down at the other with curious eyes, as much as he wanted to understand Kuroko, it was difficult to know what he was feeling or thinking. It was as if his thoughts and actions were unreadable.

"So…" Akashi started. The blue haired boy smiled up at the redhead, grabbed Akashi's hand and dragged him off somewhere else in excitement. He rambled on about some new cafe that opened near campus and he wanted to try the vanilla milkshake. The redhead followed along silently, but he couldn't shake the feeling that Kuroko was someone familiar. Akashi pulled the blue haired boy towards him hard. Kuroko fell back from the sudden movement, straight into Akashi's arms.

"Akashi-kun…what are you doing?" The blue haired boy asked, while standing in an awkward back hug. The redhead's arms were tightly wrapped around Kuroko,

"I can't shake this feeling. We haven't met before, right?" He asked.

"No, I don't believe we have. Can you let go of me now? Someone might walk by and see us." Kuroko struggled against Akashi's hold against him. But the redhead held more tightly. He simply felt that if he let go of Kuroko now, he would lose him. He turned Kuroko around so that the blue haired boy was facing him. Kuroko avoided Akashi's gaze by staring at his shoulder, his cheeks dusted with pink. The redhead thought about what to do with the other. What can I do in this moment to keep him? How can I make him stay?

"Kiss me." Akashi blurted out before he could process what he was saying.

The blue haired boy stood wide eyed, he knew there was no 'ifs' or buts' in this discussion. Akashi was giving him a direct order and Kuroko, to his surprise, wanted to comply.

It's just a kiss, it doesn't mean anything… Kuroko thought to himself as he slowly met Akashi's gaze. When their eyes met, the blue haired boy's thoughts were racing a mile a second. I want to kiss him. I don't even know him. I want him closer. I don't...even know him. I want him to touch me. I want to hold hands with him. I want to joke around with him. I want him to kiss me again. Again? I don't even know him.

The blue haired boy gripped Akashi's shirt tightly, closed his eyes and leaned up, hoping that Akashi would lean down to meet him halfway. Akashi tilted Kuroko's chin upwards and guide their lips together. And the moment their lips met, their memories were triggered.

The blue haired boy's eyes widened as he saw the memories of his first life flash across his mind. The redhead melded their lips together, not wanting to break apart. He had a crease on his forehead, as if he was experiencing a lot of pain. Kuroko lightly pushed Akashi away and immediately tried to take care of him.

"Seijuro, are you alright? Do you have a headache?"

The redhead had his eyes shut tightly and winced, "I'll be fine. I just… there's too many memories rushing back to me at the same time."

Kuroko brushed his fingertips over Akashi's cheek and gently stroke his fiery hair. The blue haired boy smiled; feeling glad that they had found each other again. Once Akashi's headache passed, the two of them sat down against the wall and talked about what had happened in their lives so far.

"Hey Tetsuya…?"

"Hm?"

"Now that I think about it, you took care of me in our previous life and you treated me like a little baby." Akashi said sternly but there was no menace behind it. Kuroko laughed at the redhead's teasing,

"I'm sorry, Seijuro. I will never belittle the great emperor ever again."

The redhead smiled and motioned for Kuroko to move closer. Both of them weren't scared of what would happen next. As long as they were together, they were happy. Kuroko was safely nestled in Akashi's lap and they both had their arms wrapped around each other tightly. The blue haired boy cried softly and told Akashi how much he had missed him. The redhead brushed Kuroko's hair and whispered that he had missed him too.

Afterwards, when they sat in silence, Kuroko asked, "What do you think happens when the 100 years are up?"

Akashi shrugged, "I want to know that too. If we die on our 100th life, do we never meet again? Or does the reincarnation get cut off? That book from the library might have something."

During their university years, Kuroko immediately moved in with Akashi and they started dating. The couple went to get their third tally mark and they tried to do a lot of research on reincarnation. Unfortunately, they never found anything about what would happen after 100 years passed.

Years passed and Akashi and Kuroko were still together. The redhead worked, while Kuroko continued his non-stop research about reincarnation for his next life. When Kuroko was working, he found a horrifying piece of information.

"Seijuro! Come here!" He yelled in the house. The redhead came running at a rapid pace and asked,

"What's wrong?"

"I just realized… that we might go a whole life without meeting each other. If our memories are never triggered, then we won't know of our existence and the only reason why we keep having encounters is because fate allows it." Kuroko said.

Akashi seemed confused, "So…what does that mean?"

"It means that if fate suddenly turns on us, the connection can be severed just as easily as it was made." Kuroko explained briefly.

The redhead still seemed really confused, "You're saying…we have to keep fate…happy?"

The blue haired boy sighed and took off his reading glasses, "I mean that we should find a way so that we would meet for sure."

Akashi frowned and then wrapped his arms around Kuroko, "You're digging too far into this. We don't need something to ensure our meeting; the point of this is to see if it's true love or not. If it is, then we'll meet. If it isn't, then we won't. It's as simple as that. If you start messing around with fate, it'll bite back at you. Besides, fate or not, I love you Tetsuya, more than anything and anyone."

Kuroko's tense body relaxed in Akashi's arms and he leaned against his chest, "I guess you're right. I think I've become a little obsessed. I'm sorry for disturbing your work."

The redhead smiled, "Well Tetsuya, for distracting me from my work, you should make up for it, shouldn't you?"

Akashi held Kuroko's hand tightly in his and peppered kissed all over his face while walking him from their workspace to the bedroom.

The next morning, Kuroko shut down his research on reincarnation and spent every day glued to Akashi. The couple enjoyed each day for years. Eventually, time got the best of them and Kuroko passed away. Akashi felt sad but he knew that they would meet again and he knew that he would love Kuroko even more in the next life.

A few years after that, Akashi passed away as well.