(A/N) OHMIGOSH I AM SUCH A BAD PERSON! I HAVE LEFT YOU GUYS HANGING FOR SOOOOOO LONG! PLEASE DON'T HATE MEH~
ANYWAY, YOU GUYS DECIDED THAT HE SHOULD TELL THE TRUTH ( GOOD FOR YOU)
Don't Take Me for Granted
Kise vs Akashi Route
Part: 4
Kise's POV
His eyes are completely void of any joking intent as he stands there, shifting his weight. I don't process what he asks, as I blink, surprised by his expression.
"I'm sorry, what?" I ask, my tone not at it's strongest. Kuroko lets out a shaky puff of air before saying it a second time.
"You saw, didn't you?" He asks, shaking slightly. My heart drops as I take in his question. He knows. He knows I went and looked when he wasn't around. My eyes trail to my shoes, suddenly finding that the design is very interesting at the moment. Do I tell him the truth? Do I change the subject. Wait, what if he's not even talking about the kitchen? What if he's talking about something else? While in this uncomfortable silence, I resume mopping up the water. Looking up, I almost accept this as a possibility, before noticing how Kurokochii keeps glancing to the kitchen. He takes a step forward, expression softening somewhat.
"Kise-"
"Yes. I saw, and I'm sorry." I force, looking to the candies spread out on the couch. The metallic wrappers look less shiny, the color now seeming dull. I had meant to simply help him clean up the spilled bucket water, but I had gone ahead and poked around his house. It isn't my business, but I, being that guy, had messed up. I wait a few moments before looking up, confused by the punctuated silence. His expression is unreadable, multiple emotions coming and going, his eyes indecisive about which feeling to show. His mouth moves slightly, as if he wants to say something, but can't choose what to say.
"Look, I really didn't mean to snoop around I was just trying to help by cleaning the spilled water, but you know me, I got too curious, plus, you look like you haven't been eating much, so I was worried that you didn't have anything to eat, but I really didn't mean to snoop, I just-" I blanch off, not exactly sure how to continue.
"Snooped?" Kuroko offers. After a hesitant moment, I nod. Well, I guess that explains that. And, of course, I just HAD to go off rambling. Another deafening silence comes to pass, and I wring my hands. My mouth goes dry as he clears his throat.
"Well," He starts hesitantly. " At least you are being honest." Looking away, he crosses his arms. At his words, I can feel the almost tangible pressure lift off of me. He forgives me? Well, Kuroko has never been one to hold grudges... unless someone prevents him from accessing his adored milkshake. But I haven't done that, AND I brought him some vanilla candies. Soon he glances back and catches my overly grateful expression and smiles.
"What, Kise-kun? Did you think I was going to yell or something?" He asks, curiously. I open my mouth to reply, when once again, the front door swings open. Looking towards the entrance, I blink as the two team members walk in.
"Hello Midorima, hello Murisakibara. Is there something you need?" Kuroko asks stiffly, but politely. They pause as the tone reaches them, but resume.
"Did we interrupt something?" Murisakibara questions teasingly. Rolling my eyes, I let out a big puff of air.
"Yeah, you did. As you can see, we are on a mission." I quip. Green and purple gazes watch me in confusion.
"...mission?" Midorima questions.
"Yes. We are on a mission to figure out which vanilla candy is the best!" I half scream with excitement. At this, Kuroko blinks and walks back to the couch, fitting himself around the wrapped goods. As he opens another treat, Murasakibara chuckles.
"See, I told you. Everyone likes sweets. Even Kuroko." But Kuroko's not listening, being to consumed in the task of choosing the best treat out of the bunch. Midorima interrupts the daydream, pushing the pair of glasses up his nose.
"So we came over to see if you wanted to go out to eat at Maji Burger today. Do you think you can come?" He asks. I look to the phantom player.
"Hey Kuroko, wanna head to Maji Burger with us?" I ask. He quickly looks up, looking ready to decline. But before he does, I raise my voice.
"So Mido-chii, who will be paying?" I question. He rolls his eyes and answers.
"I will be paying. But not for anything extra." I smile mischievously.
"Aaaaannnndddd... how much do the giant milkshakes cost again?"
" About 346 yen. Why?" I smirk as I open my wallet, looking in.
"Heeeyyyy. What do you know, Kuroko? I've got 692 yen in here..." I turn to offer to pay, but stop when I see him missing from the couch.
"Where is Kurokochii?" I ask, surprised.
I'm right here." I let out a childish yelp as I see the bluenette standing right by the door.
"When did you get there?" I ask breathlessly. He only gives a half smirk.
"I was here the whole time."
TIME TO CHOOSE:
WHEN THEY REACH THE RESTERAUNT, WHO SHOULD KUROKOCHII SIT WITH?
A) MIDORIMA
B) KISE
C) MURASAKIBARA
