"It's clear you have a crush on him, Akashi-kun~"
"Even Midorima noticed!" A dark bluenette let out a chuckle next to his pink-haired friend.
Said greenhaired teen adjusted his glasses awkwardly. "Yes, based on some things you have told me."
"You should try talking to him, Akashi-kun."
An albino snickered behind the practically invisible player. "I think it's disgusting."
"You really weren't included in the conversation, Zaki-chin."
"I didn't ask for this conversation at all," Akashi finally spoke, cheeks tinted the faintest pink.
"Don't act so ungrateful-we're helping you with your love life!" Aomine taunted and the shorter redhead glared.
"I don't need help."
Suddenly there was a hand atop Akashi's head and everyone went quiet, fearful but yet seemingly also wanting to laugh at the situation.
"Help with what?" Nijimura.
Akashi flushed down his neck and over his ears. Of course he had to walk over during this conversation. He also, of course, didn't have time to deter the topic before Haizaki blurted everything he didn't want their senpai to hear for him.
"He has a crush on you." The delinquent rolled his eyes. "They want to help him with it but I personally couldn't find it more disgusting."
Nijimura's hand was still resting on his head.
The eldest of the group was silent for a moment before ruffling Akashi red locks. "As smart as you are, I'd think you would have made a wiser choice of who to go to for dating advice." The raven grinned lightly and Akashi thought he was blushing even harder, avoiding the taller's gaze.
The captain lowered his hand from Akashi's hair and instead let it fall on his neck as he peeked up at the rest of the group. "Even so, it's something that can wait until after practice." He frowned at them. "Don't make me add on to the regime." And just like that everyone dispersed, minus Akashi. Nijimura had tightened his grip on the vice captain to insure that.
"Oi, look at me." The shorter teen obeyed, though he was beyond embarrassed. Nijimura grinned at his flustered face. "You don't need to be embarrassed at your feelings. You can't really help it."
Before Akashi could apologize, the older male had placed his lips against his. His hair was again ruffled after Nijimura pulled away, smiling genuinely at him. Then he left the surprised redhead to continue tending to their practice. Akashi tried to confront him later but only earned another kiss in response.
Masaomi was a bit impressed with his son's improved workload at home that evening.
AN: Finally some NijiAka, eh? You can expect more in the next chapter, which will be the longest one yet. Please leave your thoughts/ideas/suggestions in a review. I was rather motivated by the ones left on the previous chapter. :)