After 2 weeks of fighting with me, the KnB crew has decided to cooperate and let me write! So I present to you chapter 4 :)
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Disclaimer: Still don't own KnB, it would probably be a bad idea if I did if what I've done to Furi is any indication XD
Everyone just stared at him for a good minute, feeling themselves relax at seeing him sitting up and conscious. He had been cleaned up as his injuries were treated earlier and already looked much better then he had when he arrived at the courts. Momoi, being on top of the pile was the first to move. She jumped up and quickly scurried around to the right side of the bed where she then gently wrapped her arms around him and pulled him to her chest. Placing a soft kiss on the top of his head, she buried her face in his hair.
"You had us so worried…"she mumbled
Closing his eyes Furi let himself relax against Momoi, bringing up his good arm he wrapped it around her waist and gave her a light squeeze, once he heard the others start to get up he let go of her, starting to lean back again. Feeling him begin to pull back, Momoi released him and moved so that she was right beside the top of the bed so that the others could reach him.
Once everyone had gotten themselves off the floor, they started approaching the bed a couple at a time, always giving hugs, and some giving small gifts. Midorima and Takao were first, they went around the left side of the bed and gave Furi his lucky item, followed by Kise and Kasamatsu (who had to pry Kise off of Furi's lap so that others could get through). Himuro and Murasakibara came next with a basket of treats to munch on and when Kuroko, Kagami, and Aomine came next, Kuroko handed him a book before jabbing the two power forwards in the ribs for bickering again which drew a small chucke out of Furi. Last came Kiyoshi, who was convinced to take the chair by the bed and Akashi standing between him and Momoi, gently holding his hand.
Once they had all reassured themselves that Furi was really awake, coherent and that there wasn't going to be any lasting damage, Akashi spoke up addressing the now teary eyed boy.
"Kouki, you talked to the doctor about your recovery already correct?"
Wiping at his eyes with his good hand, Furi nodded before responding.
"Yea, getting around the house might be a bit troublesome by myself once I get home but I'm sure I'll be able to manage." he said while staring at the ceiling already going over what routine's he'd have to change once he was released.
Everyone just stared at Furi in silence after his statement feeling just a little confused. His parents and his brother were home weren't they? Kise ended up being the one to voice their confusion to the brunette in the bed.
"Ehhh? But Furihatacchi, you're not alone!" he exclaimed, prompting a sigh and a light smack to the head from Kasamatsu.
"What he means, is you have your family at home to help out don't you?" he clarified.
At that Furi started fidgeting, not really looking anyone in the eye.
"Umm, actually…" he started before trailing off and staring at his lap.
"Kou-chan?" Takao called worriedly.
Seeing the tenseness in Kouki's shoulders, Akashi gave the hand in his a gentle squeeze. Once he saw his shoulders loosen he felt a squeeze back before Kouki took a breath and began to talk, though he still wasn't looking at anyone.
"My parents are away for the next couple months actually" he said quietly "and my brother went with them. Some of my older relatives are ill and they've gone to help out, so I'm on my own."
"In that case you're staying with me" Kagami spoke up.
At that Furi's head snapped up to stare at his teammate in shock along with everyone else.
""W-wh-what?! I can't do that Kagami, I don't want to impose on you." he said while shaking his head "I can take care of myself."
"It's not a problem." he said crossing his arms and meeting Furi's eyes "I live by myself anyway so I have lots of room."
"I agree with Kagami-kun, you should stay with him while you're recovering Furihata-kun" Kuroko chimed in.
"Not you too Kuroko…" Furi groaned.
Kuroko just gave him a small smile before turning to Kagami.
"If it's alright with you, I'll talk to my mother about staying with you to help out. That way you won't have to worry about everything yourself." he said.
"Suit yourself." Kagami shrugged his shoulders, already thinking of the extra groceries he'd have to buy to feed the extra people.
"Ahh, you're so lucky Furihata-kun and you Kuroko. You get to enjoy Taiga's cooking." Himuro said with a slight pout on his face.
"Kaga-chin can cook?" Murasakibara rumbled from behind his snacks.
"Aww, Shin-chan and I want to taste Kagami's cooking nd help look after Kou-chan too! Right Shin-chan?" Takao asked looking over at Midorima.
"Speak for yourself Takao, I'm quite content not knowing the taste of Kagami's cooking." he said, not confirming or denying the claim of wanting to help take care of Furihata.
"Oi, if that's the case make me bento from now on Kagami." Aomine drawled.
"That's quite a talent to have Kagamin, do you give lessons?" Momoi asked, sounding very interested.
"No fair! Kagamicchi, and Kurokocchi will get to monopolize Furihatacchi this way!" Kise complained causing Kasamatsu to elbow him in the stomach.
"Stop complaining, we're trying to work out what's best for Furihata" he growled.
While everyone else was arguing about who Kagami should cook for, and who should be helping out by staying over Akashi and Kiyoshi turned their attention towards the very silent Furihata, and what they saw caught them both off guard.
"Kouki?" Akashi asked concernedly.
The smaller point guard had his head tilted so that his fringe covered his eyes, but both of them could see the tears running down the rest of his face and dripping onto his lap. He gently pulled his hand out of Akashi's and wiped at his eyes before turning to give them a watery smile.
"I'm fine, really it's just…" his breath hitched and he had to close his eyes for a moment to regain his composure before he could continue.
"I love all of you so much, and while I knew you cared for me I never imagined it was to this extent. I'm not a prodigy or the ability to train as hard to almost reach that level like Himuro, I don't have an extra "eye" or an extrodinary ability like Kuroko's misdirection, Kasamatsu-san is a nationally reputed player, Momoi has an amazing analytical ability and even you Kiyoshi-senpai…" he said looking straight at him, not noticing that the noise in the background had stopped "you're one of the uncrowned kings, only really below the Miracles in ability. I don't have anything that could compare to any of you." he shook his head eyes turning towards his lap one again.
Everyone was silent for a moment before Aomine spoke up.
"You're an idiot." he stated bluntly.
At that Furi's head snapped up and he glared at him, he opened his mouth to retort but was cut off by Kagami.
"I hate to agree with Ahomine, but I have to this time. You're an idiot." he said shaking his head.
Furi snapped his mouth shut and scowled at his lap, feeling like they were laughing at him before he felt a gentle hit to the head. Looking up he saw Kasamatsu standing beside him.
"I know it's easy to feel like you have nothing to offer compared to the rest of us, but you really are being an idiot for only looking at the basketball side of things." he said. Seeing the confused look on Furi's face he continued.
"Who contacts everyone for their schedules? Who sets up streetball matches and even the occasional study date so we can all get together? Who's always asking how we're feeling, inquiring about illness or injuries?" he asked seriously.
"Furi-chin gives good snack recommendations" Murasakibara mumbled around the treat in his mouth.
"Also skin care and hair care tips" chimed in Himuro and Kise.
"He's helped Shin-chan find a lucky item and gave me advice to relieve the stress on my eyes!" Takao said excitedly.
"He helps me keep tabs on Dai-chan" Momoi said.
"He's given me some good book suggestions when I was looking for something new." Kuroko said and you could hear the smile in his voice.
"He's always finding new recipe's for me to try too." Kagami said with a grin.
"You've even helped me organize my schedule to reduce the stress of learning my family's business, school and practices allowing me more free time to come down from Kyoto" Akashi added.
Seeing Furi's eyes widen with each comment and then start to water again Kiyoshi gently ruffled his hair
"You are the reason we can see each other as often as we do, the reason that when we're sick or injured we recover faster, and the person who helps us the most no matter how small the task. Never doubt yourself and where you stand with us." he said, sounding just as serious as if they were in the middle of a game.
Furi sniffled and wiped at his eyes before giving them all a large grin and nodding his head.
"Alright." he said. Still sounding slightly choked up he cleared his throat before continuing.
"So, what's going to happen when I get out of here then?" he asked looking around at everyone.
"You'll be staying with Kagamin and Tetsu-kun at Kagamin's apartment." Momoi was quick to speak up. "Anyone living in the area; so myself, Dai-chan, Takao-kun, Midorin, and Kiyoshi-san, can come by any day after classes and practices have finished if we wish, though if we decide to stay for any meals we need to help with ingredients."
"Alright, that makes sense, but what about those of you who live outside the area?" Furi asked with a frown.
"We can come anytime after mid-week as long as there are no tests or practices to worry about." Himuro picked up from where Momoi left off.
"We do have to message Taiga first though to give him enough warning, and we can't stay overnight during the week. If we can't make it before the weekend then we'll likely set up call times. Ingredients for meals when we come are also a given since we'd likely wait until after dinner before heading back." he added.
"Weekends everyone is going to stay over as long as their schedules are clear. Anyone who stays over though helps prepare meals and helps clean." Kagami finished. "As for what we'll do, we figure it'll be easier to wait till we all get together to decide." he shrugged.
"Great, so we just need to know when I'll be released now right?" Furi asked.
"Not quite Furihatacchi." Kise said.
"There's one more thing we need to know." added in Midorima.
"Hmm? But I thought that covered everything…" Furi trailed off at seeing the serious looks on everyone's faces.
"Kouki" Akashi called prompting Furi to look at him.
"Who did this to you?" he asked quietly.