Kuroko stared at the ceiling while on his bed, his phone at hand. He had sent it. The message that has been stuck up for weeks in his mind have been finally written down and sent. He didn't know but courage suddenly appeared in his mind. He sighed. Kuroko knows that the author does not want to be messaged at this time nor at any other time regarding the matter that is his story. He gripped his phone and he brought it up just above his face. He stared at the screen. It does not have any alerts yet but he is hoping that it will.

Kuroko just stared blankly at it, he's not staring at a particular feature of the device that is still above his face. It has been just a few minutes since he arrived home but he suddenly felt sleepy and his eyes are beginning to drop.

YOU'VE GOT MAIL!

Kuroko opened his eyes wide; his fingers became startled, causing his hold to falter and the phone to drop down at his face. Kuroko winced, he took his phone and started rubbing at his nose to ease the pain, but when Kuroko looked at the messenger I.D. as if immediately, his aching nose became better. Kuroko's hands were trembling while holding the phone as he was staring at the device. He does not know if it contains hate or whatever, what's important is that Aka Hasami actually replied to his message.

His finger was quivering while reaching for the view button. Kuroko gulped, he was not prepared for this. He closed his eyes and breathes in deeply, hoping to calm the raging excitement inside him down. When he did open his eyes and read the message, he was in utter shock. It wasn't hate mail at all, in fact it was the opposite;

To: Reader#801

From: Aka Hasami

Hello Kuroko Tetsuya. There are certain circumstances and forces in the world that opposes what we want and we cannot stop these forces with ourselves, so in the end you have to go with the flow. That is what's happening to me right now. Because of these forces, I cannot write anymore nor can I want to write anymore. Do not worry, I understand where you're coming from, you do not sound rude at all. I know that it is horrible of me to leave all of you like this, but as we all know, once you get too attached to something that you'll eventually leave, when the time comes, you cannot leave it at all. Still, thank you for putting up with me and my only project until now. I appreciate that you like it and will continue liking it, all of you readers are my motivation after all, though no matter how much motivation, if it is not allowed, I cannot do it.

Kuroko suddenly felt guilty after reading what Aka Hasami replied to him. He agrees to what Aka Hasami said in his message; even if you want to do something but it is not allowed, you cannot do it at all. It somewhat reminded him of Akashi and their conversation earlier about writing. The guy also cannot do what he wants to do because of restrictions. He wants to sympathize with the both of them. It must hurt not being able to do something that you love from the bottom of your heart. The want to comfort his favourite author overcame his shyness and he texted a reply;

To: Aka Hasami

From: Reader#801

I am sorry for judging you like that while I still do not know what you are going through. I feel sorry that you cannot do what you want to do. It must hurt? But still, even though you are not going to write anymore, I will still support you the best I can even if I do not know you that much, Aka Hasami-san, because you and your story has already been a part of my life. I somewhat understand you, because I know someone who is going through the same thing but, even if I cannot support you now as a reader, I will support you as a person. If you need someone to talk to, I am here to help you the best I can.

Kuroko re-reads it again. He needs to be careful or else this will be the first and last time that he'll be able to talk to Aka Hasami like this. Once he was satisfied with his composition, he took a long breath and pressed the 'send' button. Just a few minutes of waiting and he already received another reply. Kuroko was surprised at how fast Aka Hasami types, he's probably used to it with all the cellphone typing every time that they type an update but what he's more surprised at is that Aka Hasami is actually paying attention to him and is even taking the time to converse with him even though after all this time, he has just been nothing but a ghost reader. Not those people who replied to every chapter to praise the author. Kuroko was not like that, he liked ghost reading and silently supporting the author in his own silent ways.

The reply was once again lengthy, but this time, Kuroko sensed that Aka Hasami brightened up even for quite a bit. Kuroko was all the while smiling as he was reading the message;

To: Reader#801

From: Aka Hasami

No, you are not being judgemental of me, do not worry. Yes I must admit that it sometimes hurt when I think about it, but then I was brought back to reality that no matter how many times I wistfully think about it, the hurt that I feel will not help in making me write again. Thank you for offering that you'll talk to me and help me about things. I do not need support about my circumstances right now, but I appreciate what you said and I wouldn't mind just talking to you this way. You've piqued my interest, you know that? Your first message was not like the others who were sweet talking me into going back and I like that. Can I change your I.D name to your real name? Since I can see us talking by texting and you can just call me Aka. No need for formalities.

While still having that smile on his face, Kuroko replied the text message. He has never felt this good in his life. Not only that Aka Hasami noticed and replied to his messages but the author is willing to be friends and he no longer is a mere ghost reader to Aka Hasami but is also now an acquaintance that he hopes to be close friends soon.

To: Aka Hasami

From: Kuroko Tetsuya

Yes you can use my name as the I.D display Aka-kun. You can just call me Kuroko.

And just like that, the two exchanged messages about random things; ranging from their likes besides books, other internationally known authors, other personal information and whatnot. They've messaged each other until late and Kuroko could not take it anymore and said goodbye to Aka Hasami since after all those messages, he knows that they both have school tomorrow, and sleeping late is not good for a school day the next day. The reply was something Kuroko felt the need to laugh at. Who knew Aka Hasami is like a demanding little child? The author asked (begged) Kuroko to keep talking to him but then the latter have to reply that he might probably be sleepy in class if he kept this up, so Kuroko promised that he'll text Aka again the next day and the following days. After that, the only reply was a goodnight, the other being completely fine with the promise.

Kuroko then tucked himself in and never has he felt a sleep so comfortable in his life and he's sure that these kinds of sleep would get to him often than not the next days.

Well this is certainly what he wasn't expecting at all.

"I need to talk to you."

Sharp ruby eyes were looking into wide sapphire ones. Akashi was standing just in front of the school gate and Kuroko was frozen in place. He then remembered the sudden outburst he did in the library. Kuroko tried averting his gaze and tries to walk past Akashi but it didn't work. The latter quickly grab ahold of Kuroko's arm and twist him so that they were once again staring at each other. Kuroko was thankful that it was just early in the day and not much students are entering the gates yet. The blue haired teen yanks his arm away to which the other let go. Akashi stared at him again before bowing his head low. Kuroko then panicked at this.

"I am sorry for how I acted yesterday; I shouldn't have said all those things. I didn't know that what I said would have any effect. I hope your forgiveness"

What is this? Kuroko was speechless; he does not know how to react at all. He just stared. Kuroko rubbed his cheek as he was trying to form sentences in his head. Kuroko then noticed that Akashi was not leaving his position at all. At this Kuroko became more panicked and just went on with what his mouth decides to let out.

"U-um, Akashi-kun please stand up. It was not your fault, I took offense without even knowing your reasons too and I even went as far as tell you off. It is my fault"

At this, Akashi stood up straight with a slight smirk on his face. He tilted his head and held out his hand.

"Then we are both at fault. Truce?"

Kuroko nodded and shook Akashi's hand, they then both laughed at how easily they made up.

"You know, even if we just met 3 days ago. I felt like we're really close. I hope to strengthen this friendship of ours"

Akashi said as he withdrawn his hand. Kuroko smiled and nodded. He felt that Akashi is really a good person and what he said earlier was something genuine.

"I hope so too"

With this the both of them agreed to enter the school and into their different classes. Both of them were glad that the crease that is made just a few days after first meeting is fixed now, and both also wished how they want to be classmates too. Things are certainly becoming good, Kuroko thought.

'Maybe the storm left and calmness once again takes over me'

A/N HI GUYS! Uh, so... HELL WEEK'S OVER! But then again, I have my college entrance exam at Saturday... and I haven't reviewed still. Meh. Anyways~~ Yey! This chapter will be the start of everything! *ehem*moments*ehem* Any thoughts on this chappy? I would be happy if you guys were to review! But then again if you guys are just ghost readers then... :'( please let me know you guys are there~~ R&R!~ Next chapter will heavily be text conversations and lengthy ones at that XD see you guys soon!