"How do you manage that?"

The person in question tilted his head as he stared at his red headed companion. Kuroko and Akashi are currently on a date and the blue head said that they should pass by a coffee shop nearby for he has something that he wants. Akashi complied and brought themselves at the coffee shop Kuroko wanted. It turns out that Kuroko just wants something that is vanilla flavor and so he ordered a drink.

A cold, tooth aching milkshake.

In the middle of winter.

"What do you mean, Akashi-kun?"

The red head gave out a sigh as he points at the cup the other is holding.

"How can you manage to drink that in the middle of winter?"

Kuroko continuously took sips as he listens to Akashi. He puts the cup down and smiled at the red head,

"I just like it, that's all"

The redhead seems dissatisfied with the other's answer however, he made no move to take away the sweet cold pleasure Kuroko is indulging in. Despite this, Akashi really just wants the blue head to stop drinking his shake, because no matter how you look at it, even though he enjoys it, he's quivering from head to toe.

"You should stop drinking that, you're shaking, you know?"

The red head pointed out followed by a hand grabbing the other's desired drink. Kuroko pouted at this and put on his puppy dog eyes that he knows Akashi cannot resist.

"That won't fool me this time, Tetsuya"

Akashi says that but he's only managing it because he has his eyes closed. Kuroko huffed as the other didn't budge to give his milkshake back. He wasn't usually like this, but since Akashi only permitted him to indulge in the cold sweetness once a week, he couldn't help but savor the moment and when someone interrupts it, he really becomes upset. When Akashi knew that the other gave up with the puppy dog face, he opened his eyes and what met him was a very furious Kuroko with his eyebrows scrunched up together.

"That wasn't funny, Akashi-kun,"

Akashi hummed as he placed the cup at a near table with no occupants, to which some waiter took it later to dispose of it.

"I'd rather not have you be sick especially this season."

Akashi said as he took a sip of his hot coffee. It became quiet in their table for a moment, before Kuroko called out a nearby waiter. Akashi raised his eyebrow but made no move to stop the blue head.

"What would you get, sir?"

When Kuroko was about to say 'Vanilla milkshake' someone already beat him in placing his order,

"One cup of hot chocolate, the vanilla blend"

Kuroko was surprised for a moment when Akashi bantered suddenly. The blue head didn't have time to react in order to cancel out the order. The waiter left and Kuroko glared at his boyfriend who was currently sipping his own cup of coffee innocently.

"That cup is only the first one this week—"

"You've drank one just earlier, I do not see why you have to order another one."

Akashi said as he stared at the blue head back.

"But I haven't finished it yet."

Kuroko complained. Akashi sighed and reached out from across the table to grab Kuroko's hand.

"I promise you that what I ordered for you is really nice."

Even though it is already Akashi's word that it's actually good, Kuroko still could not stop being disappointed. Kuroko squeezed Akashi's hand and nodded; the red head smiled and retracted his hand and once again drink from his own cup. No words have been said since then.

"Here you go sir; one cup of hot chocolate, vanilla blend"

The waiter said as he placed the cup on top of the table and was then dismissed by the redhead. Kuroko stared at the cup that was being pushed to him by Akashi. It looks okay and the smell is definitely sweet. The blue head looked at Akashi who was staring at him, expecting for him to try it out. Kuroko speculated the cup more before grabbing it. He brought it first to his nose and the sweet smell of chocolate mixed with vanilla wafted their way into his nostrils. He smiled at the smell because it somewhat reminded him of the shake that he was once drinking earlier. The teen then brought it to his lips and took a sip. However, his tongue and lips stung because of how hot the drink was, though he did not let the other see it for he would fuss about it. Kuroko brought the cup down and smiled at the person across him,

"It's nice,"

Akashi smiled at the comment, although he can't help but notice a slight difference in the other's mood since earlier. They both took their drinks in silence, Kuroko sometimes flinching with how hot the drink still is and Akashi observing the other's behavior.

"You should've blown it better if it was that hot."

Akashi suddenly blurted out as they were walking on the streets, hand in hand. Kuroko stopped on his tracks and looked at the slightly taller red head.

"W-well I—"

His lips were silenced by a gloved finger. Akashi turned to face Kuroko fully; he then moved his finger and caressed Kuroko's cheek.

"Does it still hurt?"

Kuroko was silent for a while but then he also nodded, tightening his hold on the other's hand that he still holds. Akashi then leaned in closer as he closed the gap between them. Kuroko felt those cold, almost frostbitten lips against his own. He could not believe at how fast the winter cold attacks but he thought that the feeling was nice against his own lips. They should kiss outside on a cold winter day more.

Kuroko closed his eyes as he deepens the kiss. Both of them just stayed there for a moment, savoring their kiss. Akashi was the first one to part and even though Kuroko wanted more ,he was already breathless himself. The red head lightly pinched the other's cheek to bring his attention to him. Kuroko looked at the amused face the other has and he can't help but blush.

"Feel better?"

Akashi asked. Kuroko nodded and hugged the red head briefly before letting go almost immediately.

"Thank you, Akashi-kun"

Kuroko beamed a smile at the red head as the other lead them again onwards, Akashi returned the smile and they both intertwined their fingers together.

"Hey, Akashi-kun?"

"Yes?"

"I would like that drink too next time"

The red head chuckled as he placed an unexpected kiss on the other's temple. Kuroko turned to look at him and smile the red head also having an equal smile of his own,

"But of course."