Charity Begins at Heart, a Kuroko no Basuke Fanfiction
Summary: Suddenly, Furihata has the urge to conduct a charity project. Luckily, Akashi is more than willing to help his Kouki.
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Kuroko no Basuke and all of its characters.
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The group is enjoying their time playing Basketball. After the whole Winter Cup fiasco and the Jabberwock game, they can't help but feel relieved because they are playing not as rivals, but merely friends who maintain their connection in the one sport they all love. Akashi urges Furihata to play against him, in which the latter nods. The fear and irrational shivering of his body whenever the redhead is around slowly develops into motivation to be equal with his boyfriend. Furihata must say, he loves this Akashi better than the other side. But deep within his heart, he knows that the alter ego of his boyfriend recognizes him as a lover, too before it permanently disappeared from the world.
Kuroko is always in high spirit when playing with Kagami on the court. Their Light and Shadow partnership is way more than just that. They know what more is in store for them, thus bringing themselves into a conclusion that maybe they are better when they become one with each other. After all, they complete each other very much. That's why instead of reaching for his dream to become an NBA Player, Kagami decided that it would be better to stay with the one he is happy the most. And Kuroko couldn't be more glad with that decision.
Aomine and Kise, as always, are playing with much admiration for each other. Though Kise is admiring Aomine more, the latter can't help but also admire his cheery boyfriend and the aura he emits whenever they play. He can live with that all his life. And Momoi couldn't be happier with his two favorite idiots.
Midorima's effortless three-pointing skills are getting sharper. But Takao keeps check on him, because the megane shooter forgets that it's just streetball and they should not use any innate abilities. "Just enjoy the game with your friends!" is what Takao always say to him, which he brushes off with his classic tsundere responses.
Murasakibara is delighted to know that he can play more comfortably than ever. Himuro makes it a point to remind the giant purple-head that basketball isn't a bothersome activity. When Murasakibara ignores this, the treat of "No candies or snacks for a month." tactic is used and the Yosen center will get back to the game fired up as ever.
All of them gets tired after the game, making Akashi call for a water break. As usual, each non-GoM gives their partner a well-deserved bottle of isotonic drinks to keep their ion count in check. As for Aomine and Kise, bottle sharing is never an issue as shameless as it might sound.
"Here Sei, take a drink." Kouki hands Akashi a bottle of ionized water. The redhead nods and gives his lover a quick kiss on the cheek, making Furihata blush in full mode.
"Thank you, Kouki." a simple statement of gratitude sends butterflies in Furihata's stomach.
"Hah! The chihuahua's blushing damn hard!" Aomine catches sight of this scene and points a finger at the chihuahua.
"Aomine-san!" "Aominecchi!" two people reacts, snapping at him.
"Daiki..." Akashi starts. Even though he is back to his original self, the others insisted to be called by their first names. "Are you making fun of Kouki?" the sudden glare makes Aomine flinch. Why is that aura of the other Akashi still here?
"Akashicchi! Please forgive Aominecchi! He doesn't mean it, really!" Kise frantically waves his hands in front.
"Tch. What a killjoy." Aomine says, practically ignoring his partner's effort of apology.
"I believe there is joy in killing over-confident people who dare make fun of my love." Akashi stands, making the others alert and look at him.
"Akashicchi, no! He's just kidding around!" Kise then looks at Aomine. "Right, Aominecchi?"
"H-Hey Akashi... No need to be so jumpy! I was just kidding around." Aomine sighs heavily at his failed attempt.
"S-Sei... Are you mad?" Furihata then speaks, halting Akashi's murderous aura. Everyone has shock painted on their faces.
"Me? Mad?" Akashi asks innocently, not knowing what he just did. "I never did anything."
"Shit. Are you kidding me? I saw the other Akashi just now!" Aomine snaps.
"You did? But I... He's gone." Akashi replies. "He left me before we won against Jabberwock."
"Maybe..." Kuroko now joins the conversation. "He's trying to resurface because he wants to protect Furihata-kun."
"Does that mean..." Furihata is gasping.
"Yes, Kouki. He recognized you as my lover. And he is willing to protect you too."
"W-wow... I... I never thought he would do that." Furihata says with hidden joy.
"Forgive me Daiki... He might have said something on you." Akashi bows in front of Aomine.
"Uh w-well... It was nothing to be apologizing for, Akashi."
"Still, forgive me. But please refrain from making Kouki look embarrassed everytime you have the chance. My other self isn't the approving type."
"I'll keep that in mind, Akashi. Sorry for worrying you."
"Thank you." Akashi only says, shaking hands with Aomine. The tanned boy accepts the handshake.
"Now you know how to keep your idiocy in check, Ahomine." Midorima inserts, with his ever dramatic adjustment of glasses.
"Shut up, Midorima!" Aomine snaps.
"No more teasing Furihatacchi, ne Aominecchi?" Kise reprimands Aomine like a wife.
"Yeah, yeah. I'll just tease you later in bed." Aomine says straightforwardly and receives a heavy slam of the ball on his face.
"Just right for you, Ahomine!" Kagami adds, earning a glare from the tanned teen.
"Shut up, Bakagami!" he retorts, as always.
"Sei, are you sure you don't remember anything?"
"Pardon me, Kouki. But I think I had a momentary unconscious state when that happened. I wish I knew what he said so I can take it back." Akashi looks so downcast, failing to understand why his alter ego suddenly became defensive.
"No, no! It's okay, Sei! You don't have to feel so down about it." Furihata tries to calm Akashi's state.
"But Kouki, it's not correct to just let him-" and Akashi is cut-off by a chaste kiss from Furihata. Akashi's eyes widen, then Furihata cups his face with both hands.
"It's all okay now, Sei. Don't worry. Nothing bad happened to me, okay?" Furihata continues to caress the face of the only person he'll ever be in-love with. "And if anything bad happens, you'll always stop it before it becomes worse. You're absolute, right? And that absolute trait of yours is always going to take care of me."
"Kouki, I-"
"Love you? Yeah I know it. I love you, too Sei."
"You don't know how much you mean to me, Kouki..." Akashi smiles, making Furihata's heart flutter for a moment. "Marry me, Kouki." and everyone open their mouth in shock.
"EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH?!"
"Uhm, sorry Sei... I didn't hear it right, did I?"
"You heard it right, Kouki. Please marry me." and another set of shocked yells.
"We're still in high school, Sei! Isn't it too fast?"
"Nothing is too fast or too slow when you truly love someone, Kouki. Accept my proposal. Or is it that you don't really love me to that extent?"
"BAKAshi! Of course I love you damn much!"
"Did you just curse, Kouki? Is it a yes?"
"I did not curse, Sei!" Furihata protests, but sighs heavily. "But it's a yes."
"Do you mean it, Kouki? You'll make me the happiest man alive?" Akashi's eyes shine with so much excitement. Never have the other GoM saw this expression of Akashi before. Furihata must be so damn lucky.
"Yes, Sei. I'll marry you." Furihata says. "Only when we're finished with high school."
"I will wait, then. No matter, I have your answer. That alone makes me endlessly happy. Thank you Kouki!"
"Endlessly, huh?" Furihata mutters while Akashi is hugging him. The others clap at the background.
"Akashicchi!" Kise dramatically cries in awe. Aomine just groans.
"Akashi-kun..." Kuroko smiles, Kagami holds his free hand.
"Akashi, you..." Midorima sighs. Takao chuckles beside him.
"Aka-chin..." Murasakibara continues to eat snacks. Himuro just let his tears flow freely.
"Akashi-kun!" Momoi is literally crying, Aomine handing her a tissue.
And they couldn't be happier with what happened.
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Later that night, Aomine and Kise are setting up the location of their first ever vlog together. The blonde is busy putting a layer of concealer in his face. Aomine just stares at the blonde, admiring the beauty that is Kise Ryouta.
"What am I going to do in your vlog, Kise?" Aomine says tiredly, releasing a yawn.
"Actually, we're just going to say a few words and explain to them about the charity that we are going to help." Kise finishes his last touch. "Then encourage them to support us. That's it."
"Ah. Looks like an easy work to be done." Aomine now smirks.
"Yup! I think this will be my shortest vlog ever. It will be a promotion vlog, Aominecchi."
"I don't care what you call it, Kise. Let's get on with it!"
"Ahominecchi." Kise mutters, hiding his smile reserved for his boyfriend.
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"Shin-chan, look!" Takao is watching something on his phone and Midorima is writing a letter for the organization that Akashi assigned to him.
"What is it, Takao? As you can see, I am busy-"
"I know! But take a look at this! Kise-kun and Aomine-kun are live on LINE!"
"As you can see, minnacchi, we are going to help an organization that focuses on helping kids learn about technology and stuff! This organization's name is Living Dreams!" Kise's voice reverberates on the phone, along with a sheepish-looking Aomine.
"That's right, minna! So to my basketball fans and enthusiasts, please make sure to help us achieve this goal..."
"Those two..." Midorima can only say.
"I know, right? They're doing it good!" Takao grins, making Midorima blush a bit and turn away.
"They're doing just fine... Now let me finish this letter, Takao!"
"Yeah, yeah Shin-chan! But I'll wait for your wedding proposal, too."
"BAKAO! Where do you get that stupid idea?!"
"But I want to be married to you, Shin-chan!"
"Idiot! It's too early to be talking about those things!" Midorima snaps. Takao just enjoys teasing his boyfriend that much.
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"Oi, Kuroko! That Ahomine and Kise are doing it!" Kagami calls from the couch.
"I'll be there in a bit, Kagami-kun." Kuroko says while preparing dinner.
"Quick!"
"I'm coming."
Both of them watch the video with amused grins. They know that idiot couple can pull it off without a hitch.
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"Muro-chin, Mine-chin and Kise-chin are doing a video." Murasakibara calls lazily.
"I know, Atsushi. I am preparing dinner, just so you know." Himuro's voice can be heard from the kitchen.
"Hai." Murasakibara just hums, watching Aomine and Kise with a knowing smile on his face.
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"Sei, Kise-san and Aomine-san looks cool here!" Furihata giggles at the video.
"Knowing those two, they can pull it off just fine."
"I know, right?" Furihata replies. "But it's still different when you watch them."
"Let's just say that's how fate works for them."
"But I am more impressed with how fate worked for us, Sei." Furihata suddenly faces Akashi and smiles at his sweetest.
"Then let me work with you tonight to see how impressed you are." Akashi stands up from the study chair, walking to Furihata, who is on the bed lying on his tummy.
"Sei! That's not what I meant by... Aaaaaaaaaaaaah!"
And Furihata never did anything that night but to admire his boyfriend.
To be Continued...
Chapter 04 is real! Hahahaha! I know it's not much but I hope you'll like it. Commenting is much appreciated! I love to know your feels about this. Thanks minna!
Love,
Stella