I think Tatsuki is hot. Sorry about the late chapter.

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Chapter 5: Irony, ghost, and dream girls

Kagami knew Kuroko was weird. There was no doubt about that. But there was something off about him as well. More than once he caught Kuroko intensely staring into space like he was observing something or… someone. That wouldn't have been too bad if the red head haven't caught him speaking into space when he thought he was alone. It freaked him out and he was going to get to the bottom of it.

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Kuroko was fascinated with ghosts ever since he was a child living with his Uncle. They always looked so confused and lost, trying to get people to notice them to talk to them. The irony of it they still don't notice him even when he's right in front of them.

But it didn't bother him, in fact he found it funny. He could remember the first time he saw a ghost. It was a year after he been living with his Uncle. They were out shopping at the local market for dinner when they came upon white flowers in a bottle in front of a light pole.

It was a supposed to be a grave or a memory site. A young girl was standing in front of it. From what Kuroko could see she had black hair that tied into two pig tails and had a school uniform. She was also crying big fat tears. No one seemed to care, in fact on one seemed to see her.

Expect…

"Poor thing." Ichigo murmured lowly.

His Uncle could see her.

"Uncle why is he crying?" Kuroko asked looking up at his Uncle with the innocence of a child looking for an answers.

Ichigo stiffen before looking down at him with surprise written across his face. "Tetsu you can see her?"

Kuroko thought that was an odd question. Of course he could see her. She was very hard not to notice. "Well yes." He answered giving his Uncle a very duh look without moving his facial features.

An unreadable look came across his Uncle's face. Usually Kuroko could read his Uncle like a book. He wore his emotions on his sleeves. But not this time. It was kinda scary.

"Tetsu could you do me a favor and go buy some green onions?" Even though he asked it came out more like a command. Ichigo handed him some money.

Kuroko thought briefly about saying no, but he never disobeyed his Uncle wand he wasn't going to now. Even if he was curious. "Yes Uncle." Kuroko took the money and left, though with a backwards glance. His Uncle gave him a faint smile and a wave.

After that incident, his Uncle watched him like a hawk for a whole year. It was like he was waiting for something. What he was looking for Kuroko didn't know. At least at that time.

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"Kuroko we have to talk." Kagami stated with his arms crossed.

The phantom sighed as he looked up from his newest thriller novel to his partner's face. It was lunch tome and Kuroko wanted to take the time to finish his book. Usually he would spend his lunch break with Kagami but for once he wanted some peace and quiet. That was why he was on the roof. "Yes Kagami-kun?" His tone was bland.

"Why do you keep staring into space and talking to no one when everyone's not around?" The red head asked bluntly and straight to the point.

Kuroko blinked, surprised. Kagami actually noticed that. Hmm… he could be pretty sharp sometimes. But even though they were friends, Kuroko wasn't about to admit that he saw ghosts. That would get him checked into the nearest mental ward. But before Kuroko could give a smart ass response the bell rung, signaling that lunch was over. 'Saved by the bell.' Kuroko thought.

But as he looked at Kagami's face he could tell that the conversation was far from over.

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Today was the day of reckoning. Today was Kuroko's family party. Kagami was kind of nervous. He already met his shadow primary guardian and he was very unkuroko like. But he also feels… kinda excited. His shadow's Uncle was an odd ball. He couldn't wait to see the rest of the family. Besides he still needed to finish that conversation with Kuroko. A small grin made its way to his face as got ready.

Meanwhile Kuroko's thoughts were running in the opposite direction. He just knew Kise-kun told everyone about the party. He just knew. That blond gossip worst then two women combined. He sighed. Maybe he could play sick to avoid the spectacle that was going to take place. But then he thought about Orihime big teary eyes and he felt guilt. No he couldn't do it.

"Why are you so depress?" Ichigo asked, looking up from his manga.

"I'm not depress. I'm anxious." Kuroko answered, putting down his book.

This was another way they spend time together. On the weekends they'll sit in the den and read, occasionally talking.

Ichigo raised eyebrow, intrigued. It wasn't everyday Kuroko admitted that he was worried about something.

"More people are coming then you think." Kuroko answered to the silent question.

The orange haired shrugged. "They'll be plenty of food. Yuzu is a demon in the kitchen."

Kuroko stared at his Uncle, debating wither or not to tell him more. He gave a mental shrug. He'll find out eventually. "My middle school ex-teammates are coming."

Ichigo stiffen noticeable, but then he slowly relaxed. "I… see." The doctor said quietly.

That was the end of that discussion.

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"She's late." Aomine growled, looking at his wrist watch and watching the people coming from the train station. He's been waiting in front of the station for 15 minutes and it was 10 minutes to 1. Momoi was supposed to meet him at 12:30 and she was late. Though to be fair he was five minutes late. But that wasn't why he was irritated.

They were always late when meeting each other so that was nothing new. Why he was so irritated was because it was Saturday and around this time he was sleep. What put icing on the cake was that he didn't even want to go to Tetsu's party. Sighing, he scowled down at his watch.

"Excuse me."

Aomine looked up at the voice and almost had a noise bleed. The woman smiling happily at him was a walking wet dream. Long strawberry blond hair flowed down her back. Flawless creamy skin, beautiful icy blue eyes that held mischief in them and what put the extra skip in his heart was her huge breasts. They were practically overflowing from her low cut crop top.

"I was wondering if you could direct me to Yoyogi Koen Park. I'm a little new to the area so I don't know where everything is yet." The woman said.

In that moment if she asked him to run down the street naked, he would've gladly done it. "Uh…" that was all he could get out. Aomine grimaced. He had his dream girl in front of him and all he could say was "Uh"? Smooth, real smooth.

But she didn't seem faze. 'She's probably used to it.' He thought. He cleared his throat and tried again. "I'm actually heading that way with a friend. So if you don't mind waiting we could walk together."

She nodded. "That's fine." She smiled again before her facial features turned into the expression of 'Oh my!' "I didn't even introduced myself. My name is Matsumoto Rangiku. What's your handsome?" she asked with a flirty smirk.

There goes that skip in his heart again.

At the same time…

Kagami made it to the park 5 minutes before 1. He truly thought he was going to be late since Alex was all over him begging him to cook. "Crazy freeloader." He muttered.

"Arf!"

He jumped, the sound coming out of thin air.

"Arf!"

Kagami looked down into familiar blue eyes. "Oh geez it's you." He said with a groan as he looked around for its owner.

"Number two get back here!" a female voice called.

Kagami looked up as he saw a tall dark haired familiar looking woman jogging towards them.

Number two gave her a happy bark as his tail started wagging.

"Sorry. He never runs up to strangers like this." The woman said with a sheepish smile as she came in front of him.

"Don't worry about it. I actually know Number two." He said dryly.

She raised an eyebrow. "Really? How-" She cut off as she accessed him anew. "Are you Kagami-"

"I finally caught up with you Auntie Tatsuki." Kuroko panted.

This was the second time Kagami jumped today.

Tatsuki gave Kuroko a sheepish smile. "Sorry about that."

Kuroko waved that away as he looked at his partner. "Hello Kagami-kun. I'm glad you could make it." There was a small smile on his face.

The red head shrugged while looking away. "It's no problem he muttered.

"So this is the famous Kagami-kun you've mention." Tatsuki said giving the red head a smile as she held out her hand. "My name is Tatsuki Arisawa. Tetsuya's Auntie."

Kagami would've been surprised if he didn't already meet Ichigo. He took her hand and shook it. She was more familiar then Kuroko's Uncle. "Likewise."

As they started to go deeper into the park they heard a voice.

"Tetsuya!"

Kuroko looked behind him and promptly got suffocated.

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