"Thank you for coming, Tetsuya"

"It's no problem, Akashi-kun"

The red head moved to the side for the blue head to be able to walk in his apartment. Kuroko Tetsuya is in his home because he'll help his former captain set up Christmas decorations in his apartment complex. Akashi was not one to be interested in Christmas decorations but that doesn't mean he does not celebrate it, it just so happens that he finds hanging up mistletoes and setting up Christmas trees a hassle with his current college schedule. However, his previous teammates from both Teiko and Rakuzan insisted that he should indeed have decorations set up. He thought that everything is going to go well with he just himself but it seems that he lacks the knowledge to even know which places certain Christmas decorations go; and so he asked for help.

At first he decided to just call all of them and help him but that would be too troublesome on his part. He decided that he'll call them individually and ask if they could. However, whenever he's about to push the call button, he reflects on the things the person has done to him.

Ryouta would be too annoying and would probably make his apartment horrible instead of merry.

Daiki would probably not come and if he did he would not really help.

Shintaro was the first one he bothered to actually call, but then the green head won't be able to go because of their family trip.

Atsushi would come but he really did not want crumbs to stick to his newly vacuumed carpet.

And then those people from his previous Rakuzan team would definitely overdo it.

When he was about to make one last call, his cellphone rang and the person that was the last on his list was the one calling. Kuroko Tetsuya offered his help to the very lost Akashi.

Even though the red head does not really decorate, he has a few boxes of decorations from his home that he brought along with him for the occasional times such as Christmas. Akashi led Kuroko inside his house to where the boxes lay.

"Are these all for Christmas, Akashi-kun?"

Kuroko asked as he inspected the still taped boxes. Akashi raised his eyebrow and he approached one box.

"I think they can be used still. I have only two boxes specifically for Christmas."

The red head said as he nodded to himself. Kuroko hummed as he tore the tape off one of the boxes and opened it. Akashi was looking at Kuroko while he opened the box and inspected the contents.

"This must be a box for Christmas. Knowing you Akashi-kun, one box of decorations is enough?"

Kuroko said as he returned the other's look. Akashi nodded and agreed that he really doesn't need a lot of decorations in his house.

"That is enough. Shall we put them up now?"

Akashi offered as he stood up and grabbed the whole box to get it out of the storage room. Kuroko played a small smile on his lips as he nodded.

When the colorful decorations were laid down in front of them, Kuroko started instructing his former captain as to where each ornament belongs. Some looks better hanged on walls, some are good to be placed at the windows, some are for the doors and some goes to the ceiling. Akashi nodded as he followed. Both of them then grabbed their choice of ornaments so that they could set it up better and faster. When Akashi ran out of things to hang and place, he went back to the pile and grabbed something out. The red head inspects the ornament and smirks, he knows just where to hang this ornament.

"We're finally done."

Kuroko huffed as he placed one last Christmas stocking to the wall. The blue head turned around and inspected the room, it is not over decorated nor was it under decorated. Kuroko smiled to himself as he looked at the shared effort he and Akashi did.

"Tetsuya, can you come here for a moment? I think I'm having trouble with this one."

Kuroko raised an eyebrow as he looked at the direction Akashi's voice was. Kuroko followed the voice and he saw Akashi staring up at something at the ceiling.

"What is it, Akashi-kun?"

Akashi looked at Kuroko for a moment before he looked at the ornament again. Kuroko raised an eyebrow as he himself took a peek at whatever Akashi was having trouble with. When the blue head saw the ornament however, he can't help but feel the heat rush up to his face. There, hanging in between the both of them, is the ever innocent mistletoe. Kuroko glared at the red head with a red face that can match the other's hair color.

"Akashi-kun!"

Akashi chuckled as he moved closer to Kuroko.

"Now now Kuroko, you know the tradition right?"

At the mention of the usual mistletoe trick, he felt his face heat up more. The blue head averted his gaze from the red head but Akashi held the other's chin firmly and made him look at him.

"It won't be that bad. It's only a peck."

Akashi said with a smirk. Kuroko felt his stomach churn and do flips as the red head leaned closer to him. Kuroko only nodded slowly and gulped.

"J-just a peck,"

Kuroko tried reassuring himself. The red head hummed as he slowly inched closer, slowly closing the gap between them. Kuroko closed his eyes as he felt Akashi's soft lips press against his own. At first it was just a chaste, barely even a kiss, lip touch, but then the red head added a little more pressure. Kuroko's face scrunched up as he gasp, totally not expecting the sudden pressure. Akashi took this moment to delve his tongue inside the other's mouth. Kuroko squeaked and shakily grabbed Akashi's shirt, clutching it.

The red head pushed in deeper, enticing the other's tongue to dance with his own. Kuroko gave in as he shyly pushed the other's tongue away. They stayed like that for a few more moments under the mistletoe before the blue head tapped Akashi's arm, indicating that he is out of breath.

When the two parted, a silver trail of saliva connected them still. When Kuroko finally gained the privacy again of his own mouth, he covered it with his hand as he angrily glared at the smirking red head in front of him.

"You said that it would only be a peck!"

Akashi chuckled as he grabbed Kuroko's hand that was covering his mouth.

"Did you really think I'd only do just that?"

Kuroko's lips pouted slightly as he turned his head to look away.

"Meanie Akashi-kun."

This emitted another chuckle from the red head. Akashi leaned in closer and playfully kissed the other's temple. Kuroko turned his head to once again face the red head. Akashi this time placed a lingering soft kiss on the blue head's lips and smiled.

"I love you too."