It has only been one week! One week after their loss against Rakuzan High and there they are standing in Seirin's gym for a practice match.
Kuroko out of sudden was glomped by their female coach. "Kuroko-kun. I'm sorry I couldn't reject their offer, your former captain was too scary." She shivered as she remembered the small occurrence when she faced the Rakuzan High captain alone a few days ago.
Kuroko patted her back as an effort to calm her down. "It is alright, coach. Not many can deny him when he wants for something." The coach sniffed and let go of the bluenette, then they get down to business. Why? Why is he holding a practice match with us? Why come here?
The game began and ended with not much changes, nothing is different. Nothing is interesting enough to be told.
The result was no better than before, Seirin lost by a wide margin. They fought half-heartedly and Kuroko had zero second on the court, though he tried to help as much as he can by observing from outside of the court but he is no Momoi. Both shadows stayed quiet on the bench.
Mayuzumi kept his blank eyes fixed on the bluenette, who had his gaze locked on to the red-haired captain of Rakuzan team. And Akashi disliked the look Mayuzumi is giving Kuroko although it could have just meant nothing or perhaps rivalry, but that is rather unlikely. Though Akashi enjoyed the longing gaze shown by the tealhead to the extent that he have to double check his expression mentally. It meant that nobody had captured the bluenette's little heart and is still wholly his.
Akashi walked towards Kuroko when the game was over as the Seirin member made their way to the locker room and as usual the bluenette was left behind. The cyan-colored eyes watched the short redhead as he make his way towards him in his slow, sure steps. He stopped when he was standing right in front of his target, Kuroko Tetsuya. "Tetsuya." He greeted.
"Akashi-kun." His face showed nothing but his tone was cold. "Why?"
His features soften, but the intensity of his gaze did not lessen. "I need to show you, Tetsuya. That you're mine, you are nothing without me. See how helpless you are without me, come back to me, Tetsuya." Akashi had his left hand held out, waiting for Kuroko to reach out.
"You replaced me Akashi-kun." A teardrop glisten down his pale cheek. "Why should I…trust…you, Akashi-kun?"
Akashi smirked, the answer to that is clear. "Because Tetsuya, you want too."
Kuroko's expression remained stoic despite the crystal tears running like streams down his cheeks. He said nothing as he can not think of a word to oppose or deny the truth of Akashi's wisely chosen words. Akashi's hand they looked cold as if they had lost the warmth it once had, but they seem just so tempting and welcoming despite the coldness.
"I won't hand you over to anyone else."
Kuroko eyes was accusing. "You replaced me, you left me."
Akashi frowned. "You're the one who left me after the third championship, Tetsuya."
"That was because…you betrayed me, Akashi-kun." Kuroko almost shouted.
"But you still love me. You still do, don't you Tetsuya?" Akashi's tone was a bit pressed.
The other member of Rakuzan High watch the little scene going on at the opposite sude of the court, they can't hear the soft words being uttered but they sure can see what is happening. Mayuzumi's eyes became smaller, because of an upsetting feelings that suddenly decided to bloom.
Kuroko bit his lower lips, his inner self-battling. One side is winning yet the decision is still pretty much undecided…he needed an answer, the right answer no matter which side wins he wants the right answer. But which is?
"Tetsuya, come to Rakuzan, with me." Kuroko's eyes widened a bit.
Come to Rakuzan. Choosing Akashi means abandoning Seirin. Turning his back on Akashi and choosing Seirin will make Akashi mad and might lash out at them and take him away too eventually, nothing he planned gets wrong. But will choosing Akashi hurt his heart more or will it soothe the pain?
"Tetsuya." Akashi's tone became slightly more urgent, his hand held out further than before urging Kuroko to make his decision fast and choose him.
Kuroko stared into Akashi's eyes and thought. Just once, once more. I want to take these chance and hold you, with these palm of mine. Slowly Kuroko's hand reached out and found itself grasping Akashi's hand, tight as if afraid that it might suddenly disappear, like it did before.
"Yes." The small phantom said in a quiet voice.
A week after, wearing Rakuzan High school uniform stood in front of its entrance gate feeling very much…uncertain. It would be a lie to say that he wasn't happy when Akashi-kun asked for his return, his heart was beating fast at that time but it is also true that he still felt unsure and sad. Sad that he has to leave Seirin, unsure if what Akashi-kun had said meant anything like what he dared hoped for. He wanted to smile but maybe he shouldn't, at least not yet.
Closing his eyes slowly, inhaling and exhaling, opened up his eyes back with confidence he didn't have and took a step forward. The school is big and pristine, it reminds him of Teikou in a refined way. The buildings were of a stylish design, the white paint seemed untainted and pure, the windows a crystal blue shade. The trees stood mighty albeit the absence of the green leaves as it was winter after all.
The students were getting scarce around the school grounds, each hurrying to enter the building and head to their classes respectively before the bell rings which is just in another few more minutes. Kuroko walked towards the school's office, standing in front of the receptionist for a full five minutes before saying that he is a new student that recently registered. The receptionist was shocked and needed a couple of seconds to calm her heartbeat then he directed him to a homeroom teacher after giving him his schedule and other few stuffs.
It was the same case with his homeroom teacher, he didn't notice him when Kuroko stood in front of him. Only when he bumped into little bluenette he did. Kuroko bowed and introduced himself.
"Kuroko-kun, stand outside until I tell you to come in, okay?"
Kuroko nodded.
After a few minutes of standing straight in front of the door Kuroko heard the teacher calling him in. 'Oh, nice teacher, he didn't forgot about me standing outside here.' Kuroko commented in his mind. He slide the door open and walked in.
Kuroko heard low whispers and some of them loud enough to be heard. Of course everyone is curious, especially at this time of year when the final test is coming up and their first year of high school is nearing its end. Why would someone change schools at this time of year?
The teacher fake coughed to gain their attention. "Quiet. Kuroko-kun, please introduce yourself." The teacher motioned for Kuroko to stand beside him.
At first the student was baffled at who was their homeroom teacher speaking too when a shock of odd light-blue hair came into their vision. The normal reaction was…screaming.
Kuroko deafen his ears before taking a polite bow when he got back up Kuroko look at all of the students that would be his classmate. Most of them were females and only a small fraction of them are males. "Boku was Kuroko Tetsuya desu. Hajimemashite."
"Tell us more about yourself, Kuroko-kun." The teacher tried to help. "Which club will you most likely join?"
Kuroko stared at the teacher and gave his answer. "Basketball."
The girls burst into a fit of giggles and the guys laughed quite sarcastically though Kuroko was unfazed by their reaction. The teacher pointed to Kuroko his seat when it seems like he can't really do much to create a warm welcoming atmosphere for the new student. Kuroko nodded his thanks and went to his seat which was positioned helpfully in the middle of the class. Somehow Kuroko felt like he won't be as invisible like before and he does not know if that is a good or a bad thing.
Say do you guys want Kuroko's basketball talent to be canon or should I upgrade it up? Just an upgrade though not godmodding….um maybe xtra upgrade since it is Rakuzan. Tell me your answer in reviews or PMs please~!