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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Saturday, 8:00 AM - Living Dreams Foundation, Tokyo
Five days has passed and the main event of the summer camp has come. All six High-School Basketballs are ready with a prodigy in each of them, probably known as the Generation of Miracles. If this is a match way back in Winter Cup, most people will say that it's a fight between life and death. Fortunately, that has been erased somewhere along the way. This match is mostly friendly, with some charitable purposes, since the winner of this tournament will donate funds for the organization they are in now.
Warm-ups and glugs of water are heard at the Gymnasium a few blocks where the Foundation is erected. They chose to conduct the match in a wider venue because of the fact that Kiseki no Sedai are playing. Mr. Nagase arranged the negotiations and received the permission form to use the Gym. And so they are here now.
Momoi conducts the opening ceremony of the tournament, mentioning the competing teams and that they have the prodigal GoM with them. Of course, this earned so much attention and all basketball enthusiasts from outside went to the venue. This, however, turned into an opportunity to earn some funds for the projects of the Foundation. Each pass is sold at the cheapest price possible, since Akashi wanted this for public viewing.
Person by person arrives at the venue. And soon enough, the seats are occupied. The coaches are impressed with how many fans their players are, ranging from squeaking fangirls to quiet enthusiasts and observers. The bench players of Seirin are selling some refreshments for the audience, lead by Furihata. But Akashi insists that the brunet will play a game if the match is between Rakuzan and Seirin, much to Furihata's nervousness. Sure, he felt fine around Akashi on regular days, but the court is a different issue.
The first game is now under way. The referee is holding the ball between the center players of Touou and Kaijou - Wakamatsu and Kobori. The atmosphere has been very tense since both teams entered the court. Of course, there are a few flirting sessions from Aomine and Kise and awkward cheering from Kasamatsu and Sakurai. Some of the players from other teams sighed at the scene. Are the couples gonna be okay?
Tip-off! The referee tosses the ball up, to be caught by Wakamatsu. Then he runs past other Kaijou players, eventually facing off with Kise. The game goes on like a wuld goose chase, neither team giving up on winning. They only have two halves of game - both with 11 minutes. So each team has to score as much as possible within the given time frame.
After the first five minutes, Kise gets worked up by Aomine's marking him. The blonde plays it safe, unleashing his trump card eventually. Aoyama and Kirishima are impressed with their would-be foster parents. However, Kise's Perfect Copy isn't enough to topple Aomine's speed, much to Kaijou's difficulty. And so the first half ended with a 46-43 score, in favor of Touou.
"Aominecchi, you cheater!" Kise shouts and walks toward his boyfriend, who is busy drinking isotonic beverage. The tanned teen looks at the blonde like some annoyed human.
"Hah?! What did you say, Kise? I am not cheating, baka!" Aomine takes the bait and retorts at Kise.
"You... You... g-groped me! Hentai!" Kise blushed upon remembering the scene earlier.
"Haaah?! I didn't grope you!" Aomine snaps back.
"AHOminecchi! Using my love as a cheat! Unforgiveable!" Kise whines again and got kicked by Kasamatsu.
"Get ahold of yourself, Kise! Not everything is your boyfriend's fault! You're just gullible!" Kasamatsu snaps, too. Luckily, Sakurai held his arm in time.
"So mean, senpai!" Kise cries like a baby again. Then Aomine sighs. Fortunately, the court bell rang.
The second half resumes with Kise struggling to pass Aomine's defenses, both playing an important role in maintaining the level of scores between the two teams. So Kise gambles all his strength and copies all the GoM skills, much to Aomine's annoyance.
"Stand down, AHOminecchi." Kise says after ankle-breaking his boyfriend while in Emperor Eye mode. Everyone gasps at the turn of events.
"Don't mess with me, Kise! I'm not done yet!" Aomine takes a short time reacting to the move and swiftly steals the ball from Kise, passing by him and scoring.
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Unfortunately, even with Aomine surpassing Kise's skill through his Zone, the blonde managed to get his team advancing to the next round. The score is 87-86 in favor of Kaijou. Both teams bowed and there are screams of joy around the venue. Akashi then approached the two teams.
"Both of you gave a good game. Nothing changed after everything that happened. Ryouta, I'll see you in the final game." Akashi shakes hand with the two and Kise felt tears dropping on his cheeks. Truly, nothing changed with the way they played, Kise thinks so too. In fact, everything improved and one of them is Akashi giving his heartfelt support for both teams after a great game.
"Thank you, Akashicchi!"
"Yeah. We're grateful you're our captain in Middle School." Aomine comments, and Akashi smiles genuinely at them.
"I want to give back all the good things you've done for me. We're all in this together. Basketball is our life and our means of friendship. Always remember that." Akashi says, earning curt nods from the couple.
"OKAY! The first match goes to Kaijou High!" and more cheers erupted from the audience. Aoyama and Kirishima are amazed.
"You go out there and beat them for me, Baka." Aomine remarks and wrapped his arms around the blonde's waist. They kissed for a moment, eyes full of happiness and bliss.
"Hm! Love you, Aominecchi!" Kise giggles. Aomine just chuckles at him.
"Love you, too." and a kiss to the forehead.
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The second game then commences with Yosen and Shuutoku. Both teams are in position, center players Murasakibara and Ootsubo preparing for tip-off.
Murasakibara caught the ball and is now running to score a hoop. Takao's Hawk Eye ever keen in observing the purple-haired teen's every movement. Himuro is on guard for Midorima's three-pointers. Even though Takao's eyes followed every move, his strength is no match for a child-hearted brute like Murasakibara. Luckily, there has been an opening and Midorima takes the chance to do consecutive threes. As a result, the first half ended with 50-45 in favor of Shuutoku.
"Yosh! Shin-chan, we're gonna win this!" Takao pumps his fist in the air.
"Of course, nanodayo. I have my lucky item, idiot." Midorima scoffs at the positive air in Takao's mood.
"A-re? What's your lucky item for the day? I didn't see it in the news-"
"Baka. Love is my lucky item for today." Midorima blushes and adjusts his glasses, much to his distaste. The word love seems so foreign in his tongue, yet tangible because of Takao.
"Oh. I never knew Oha-Asa can also predict feelings as lucky items." Takao smirks, probably enjoying his partner's mortification.
"T-This isn't the f-first time, nanodayo." Midorima says, almost a whisper.
"What?" Takao asks, unable to interpret his boyfriend's words.
"Nothing. Get back on the court or Miyaji-senpai will throw pineapples again."
"Hai, hai. Geez, Shin-chan." Takao sighs, but happy that his lover won't go anywhere.
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The second half of Game 02 is now intense. Murasakibara and Midorima both entered the Zone, impeccably smashing the other's defenses. Himuro marks Takao, even though he knows that the Hawk Eye player can see through his Mirage Shot. The Shuutoku ace is preparing his famous High Projectile Three when Murasakibara timed his block perfectly. The players from other teams gasped at the scene. No one can stop Midorima's shots!
"Sorry, Mido-chin... But I have to win because Muro-chin promised me that I can eat him later." Murasakibara says frankly, earning a sweat-drop from the megane. What kind of reward is that? Ah, well... if it can improve the gameplay then Midorima doesn't mind.
"Bring it on. But I won't be losing anytime either." Midorima adjusts his glasses and the game resumes.
"Nee, Himuro-san... Murasakibara-kun sure is giving it his all today." Takao asks, marking Himuro.
"Ah that? Well... I promised him that we'll have sex if we win. And don't get me wrong, the word used is 'eat' me." Himuro has his own blush upon saying the last part.
"Aw! Good for you! Shin-chan won't even touch my hands!" Takao whines and Himuro chuckles.
"Why not try giving him a threat? That will enhance his game at the same time, you'll have him after all these."
"I see. Will that work?"
"Beats me, it will." Himuro just smirks and continues marking Takao.
"Here goes..." Takao breathes. "Shin-chan, do your best or you won't see me for a month!"
The megane is shocked, gasping like air is stolen from him. "B-Bakao!"
"Told ya." Himuro says and gives Takao a high-five.
"They sure are enjoying the game..." Kagami comments from the bleachers.
"Yeah. I wonder what they are talking about..." Kuroko sighs and puts his head on Kagami's shoulders.
"O-Oi, are you sleepy again?" Kagami has his blush at that. Cute, he also thought.
"Q-Quite. Please let me sleep for a while, Kagami-kun." Kuroko pleads, and that cute face is something Kagami won't ever resist.
"Sure. I'll wake you up when we're gonna be playing." Kagami guides Kuroko's head with his free arm.
"Thank you, Kagami-kun, I love you."
"I love you, too." Kagami kisses his hair. "Get some nap now."
And the game continues in their background.
To be Continued...
Okay!
So I thought I can make this chappie longer but I ran out of ideas.
I'll extend the series to a few more chapters until the summer camp is over.
Still, read and comment guys! XD
Love,
Stella