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.
XOXOXOXOXO
The 'girl' group continues to talk about anything and everything under the sun. They are currently in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya and settle themselves in a cafe inside it. The usual ruckus is there and they are talking freely of their sex lives. But to Furihata's extreme embarrassment, he becomes the odd one out. Fortunately, Himuro diverts the conversation to more pressing matters. The Charity Project that Furihata plans is almost getting ready. And they should come up with more plans to enhance the effect of the program to the benefactors.
"I am sure that this one will work!" Takao insists, pointing to one direction on the notebook.
"No, Takaocchi! This one is better!" Kise rebutts, pointing to another direction on the notebook.
"Takao-kun, Kise-kun... Please refrain from crumpling the notebook." Kuroko mediates, sipping nonchalantly at his milkshake.
"This is getting nowhere..." Himuro just shakes his head in disbelief. Furihata is busy texting with Akashi.
"Furihata-kun, you should be in here. What are you doing?" the said person freezes instantly and faces Kuroko with a blush.
"Uhm... Sei asks me s-something..."
"What is it about, Furihata-kun?" Kuroko asks, Takao and Kise still bantering in the background.
"Uhm... W-well..." and Furihata's blush is more obvious than ever.
"Are you talking about sex, Furihata-kun?" Kuroko bluntly asks, Furihata shrieks in mortification.
"KUROKOOOOOOO!"
"After months of dating Akashi-san, you still blush like a schoolgirl, Furi-chan." Himuro teases the brunet with one finger.
"Himuro-san!" Furihata's blush just worsens.
"Hey, why are you three slacking off? We have to plan this through!" Takao calls their attention and thankfully, the topic has been diverted.
So after a few analyses of the situation, the five of them come up with the following activities: (1) Parlor Games, (2) Feeding Program, (3) Stage Play, (4) Basketball Tournament for Boys and Volleyball for Girls, (5) Lecture on Technology, (6) Subject Tutoring Sessions, (7) Lecture on Business headed by Akashi and a Special Guest Speaker, (8) Camping, (9) Talent Portion for the Kids, (10) Battle of the Miracles. It is then that they realize these events cannot be done in a day. So Furihata speaks up and tells them that it will be a week-long summer camp.
"So that wraps up our meeting. Any questions in particular?" Himuro, being the most mature one among the group, asks in his usual fashionable manner. After seeing the other four shake their heads lightly, Himuro smiles.
"I am very excited for this! Thank you so much guys for supporting me!" Furihata feels like crying now. Kuroko is the first one to comfort him. The others follow the flow.
"You are never alone in this, Furihata-kun. You have us, and Akashi-kun."
"Right! We will support you in any way we can, Furi-chan!" Takao ruffles the brunet's hair. Furihata grins.
"Furihatacchi! You're making me cry again!" Kise wails, all of them except Kuroko, chuckle.
"Don't do that Kise-kun, really." Kuroko says in his usual deadpanned manner.
"Kurokocchi!"
"Fine." Kuroko just rubs Kise's back soothingly.
And a coughing sound is heard. Ah, Miyamoto Kenjirou.
"Miyamoto-san?" Furihata breaks the hug and faces the Akashi family butler.
"Pardon me for interrupting something important, Furihata-sama. But Akashi-sama is outside the mall."
"I should have known. That BAKAshi!" Furihata blushes.
"Get used to it, Furihata-kun. Akashi-kun is a handful at times, but means no harm at all."
"I agree! Take it from Kurokocchi! We're his middle school friends, anyway."
"I know. And I just love him like that." Furihata smiles, the others understand.
"Aren't we all in love? That's just the way it is!" Takao cheerfully adds.
"Thanks guys. Sorry for cutting our meeting short. I need to go now. Bye guys." Furihata stands up from his seat.
"It's okay. Please take care of him, Miyamoto-san." Kuroko, having known the butler, speaks.
"I always do, Kuroko-sama. I will tell Akashi-sama of your regards." Miyamoto says, Furihata already outside the cafe.
"Please do. Himuro-san, let's go as well."
"Yes. Taiga might be there in your apartment by now. How about you?" Himuro faces Takao and Kise.
"I think we might stay a bit longer. Aominecchi will meet me here after his practice."
"Me too, Shin-chan said he is on the way to meet me."
"Very well. Let's go Kuroko-kun." Himuro starts to walk towards the cafe exit and waves goodbye to the others.
"Bye, Takao-kun... Kise-kun." Kuroko bows lightly, and the mentioned two nod and smile at him.
"See ya, Kuroko!" "Bye, Kurokocchi!"
And it ends up with Takao and Kise inside the cafe.
XOXOXOXOXO
The car trip with Akashi and Furihata is faster than expected. Miyamoto makes it a point to reach the villa in time for dinner. Masaomi will be there as well. However, tides have changed. Furihata feels more comfortable when hearing about Akashi's father, despite the odds they went through just to legalize their relationship with both families.
And so they arrive at the Akashi villa in Kyoto. Fortunately, no train ride is necessary. Miyamoto is more than capable of escorting the couple back home. As expected, Masaomi is waiting at the door.
"Ah, they're here. Prepare the table." Masaomi instructs the staff and they bow in acknowledgement, hurrying to the kitchen.
The car stops. Miyamoto is the first to get off, opening the other door.
"Ah, Masaomi-sama. Good evening."
"Good evening as well, Kenjirou. Why did they arrive just now? It's almost dinner." Masaomi starts ranting.
"Pardon, Masaomi-sama. It is best for them to explain it to you." Miyamoto says and opens the door, allowing the couple to get off the car.
"Ah, father. Have you been waiting for long?" Akashi is the first to speak, earning a frown from the elder Akashi.
"Not really. But I don't like the idea of having dinner without you and Kouki."
"Sorry, otou-sama (1). We've been long outside we didn't notice-"
"Ah, Kouki. There is no need for explanation. Come inside, you two." Masaomi quickly leads Furihata to the dinner table, Akashi following them. Miyamoto just sweatdrops at the scene. He really knows how rich people think.
"You're so lucky Furihata-sama. You got two powerful people wrapped in your fingers without knowing." Miyamoto just chuckles and follows them inside.
At the dinner table, the three of them are having a sumptuous meal. Furihata adds a dish in the menu as per request by Seijuurou.
"How's your day, Kouki?" Masaomi asks first, Seijuurou frowns.
"It was fine, otou-sama. I was having chat with my friends."
"By friends you mean Seijuurou's?"
"Yes, otou-sama. And their partners as well."
"Interesting. What have you talked about?"
"Actually, otou-sama, we are planning-"
"An outing. More like a summer camp for our teams." Seijuurou butts in, disrupting Masaomi's mood.
"Seijuurou, please wait for your turn. I am talking to Kouki."
"Yes, father." Seijuurou continues to eat. He gives Furihata a knowing look. 'Don't tell him.'
"Uhm well... Sei is right, otou-sama. A summer camp."
"Alright. Tell me more about it."
"W-Well... It's more of a recreational activity for our teams to be stronger in the next Winter Cup."
"I see. I can't wait to see your team beat Seijuurou again." Masaomi smirks devilishly and the heir can see nerves forming on his forehead.
"Y-Yes. Right. Shall we eat, otou-sama? The food's getting cold."
"Certainly." Masaomi nods, but pauses. "Oh, before I forget... Seijuurou, our new client wants to meet Kouki."
"M-me? C-client?"
"I know that, father. She wants to set an appointment with us."
"Very well. I leave it to you. Don't make Kouki feel nervous around her."
Seijuurou scoffs, as if he will let that happen.
"W-why did she want to meet me, otou-sama?"
"Well, she hasn't spoken anything about it yet. You'll know when you meet her."
"Okay, otou-sama." Furihata says and resumes eating, Seijuurou holds his one hand.
XOXOXOXOXO
Furihata enters their shared room with a grin. At that exact moment, Akashi comes out of the bathroom. The redhead has a towel wrapped around his waist, water dripping from his chest to abs and down.
"Ahhhhhh! Sei!"
"Kouki, you've seen me naked for many times. When will you get used to it?"
"Sorry, Sei... It's just a reflex."
"Reflex, huh?" Akashi walks to the closet to find a fresh pair of sleeping clothes. Furihata sits on the edge of the bed with a smile on his face.
"How was your day, Sei?"
"It was good."
"Sei, are you mad?"
"I am not."
"You are."
"I said-"
"I love you, Sei." and 1, 2, 3... melt.
"I love you, too Kouki. Sorry... I was just jealous of how father acts toward you. He did not do that to me when I was young."
"You'll get along together soon. I can feel it, Sei."
"But you got along together with him in a short period of time."
"Trust me, it wasn't easy."
"I know, but I'm thankful you changed us both."
"Here we go again with your drama, Sei."
"I'm not acting... It's true, Kouki."
"Alright. Thank you, Sei." a kiss on the lips.
"So, is father asleep?" Akashi asks, settling down the bed.
"Yep. He sure has a knack for bedtime stories."
"You have no idea. My mother used to tell stories to him before bedtime. Of course, when I was asleep."
"My mom, too. But after the first few sentences, I just fall asleep. I think my mom is pissed because I didn't let her finish the story every night." Furihata chuckles at the memory.
"I guess that's the same for me, Kouki. I never actually finished any of mother's bedtime stories."
"Can you believe my mom actually told a story about The Lion and the Chihuahua?"
"Really, Kouki? Would you mind telling me the gist of it? I think my mother also told a story like that to me."
"That's nice!" Furihata beams. "Okay... So there was a chihuahua who was taken care of by an elderly couple living around Tokyo. The chihuahua was very small, but cute. And they named her Ichiko. They loved her with all of their hearts and treated her like their own grandchild. One day, the elderly couple went out to a park. Ichiko was wandering around the park happily, not noticing she has been away from the couple." Furihata pauses, looking at Akashi who is already lying in bed and listening to him.
"Despite running so fast, Ichiko wanders around town and searches for her owners - but to no avail. Then she found a zoo and strolled around it. She was amazed when she saw a lion sleeping in its cage. Her eyes are as wide as saucers that they might go out of her lids." Akashi chuckles at the last sentence.
"She barked at the lion, and the lion woke up. Ichiko felt nervous as the lion walked to her direction. But to Ichiko's surprise, the lion licked her playfully and roared as if recognizing Ichiko. They became friends until the elderly couple found her and decided to buy the lion. The couple named the lion Seito. Seito then swore to himself that he will protect Ichiko at all costs. so whenever Ichiko strays away from the couple's house, Seito is always there to bring her back home. And they lived happily ever after. The end." Furihata finishes his story with stretching his arms and waving them to the side.
"That... was... a great... story... Kouki... Mhmm..." and Akashi murmurs in his half-asleep state. Furihata just chuckles and kisses the redhead on his lips.
"Good night, Sei." Furihata settles down the covers and turns off the desk lamp.
"Mhmm. Goodnight... Kouki..." Akashi says groggily and puts an arm around Furihata's waist.
And just like that, they fall asleep in each other's arms. And Akashi will always protect Furihata like what Seito does to Ichiko.
To be Continued...
(1) Otou-sama = father (with highest respect)
Well, well, well. Chapter 7 is uuuuuuuuuuuuuup! So, tell me what you have in mind about this chapter, okay?
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