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"Reaching for the Sky"
CHAPTER 5: "For my cherished friends."
"Waah, I've never expected it to be like this..." Kise said with a surprised face.
"Tsk, we've been caught, what should we do?" Aomine said irritatingly.
"It should happen tomorrow but, why are we being cornered here like it's the actual day?" Momoi said while hiding behind Aomine,
"So, it's our plan to hide tomorrow is useless, huh?" Midorima said.
"Arara~ what's this? Should I take all of their chocolates?" Atsushi said.
"It's definitely a big no!" Aomine and Midorima said in unison.
The day before the Valentines Day, Generation of Miracles didn't expect that they'll be pushed inside the corner of the classroom by a battalion of gift-givers. Coquettish wails are the only sounds to be heard.
"Oww!" Tetsuna complained.
"Kuroko, please bear with it. We have to deal with these people." Midorima said wherein Tetsuna nodded.
"I see, so Oha Asa's horoscope is definitely right saying that we're all in the same boat." Midorima said.
"And what's the relation of that horoscope with what's happening to us right now?" Kise asked.
"That they're large in number and we can't pass through. And they're multiplying even more!" Aomine said.
Suddenly, in the middle of their battle, a man appeared and made it stop. And who other than Akashi will it be?
"Get out, now." Akashi commanded with a dark aura, his eyes flaring.
"EEEEEEEHHHHHHHHH?" the crowd said as they turned to him with a pleading look.
But Akashi didn't even give amount of pity over them. Instead, he was more irritated and made a more pissed off look.
All people inside the room, including the Generation of Miracles freaked out. They really don't want to see Akashi pissed off. Of course, that applies to everyone.
"Waaaaaaaahhhhhh! Kiero!" Aomine wailed which startled and made their fans go outside as quick as a balloon little by little disappearing from the sky.
"That should do." Aomine said with prideful tone. Probably he was proud of himself that he kicked their problem out.
"That was totally silly, Aomine-cchi. You're like a kid during Halloween frightening the small ones." Kise said.
"Well anyways, we have a bigger problem to deal with." Momoi said as they all turned towards the red-haired man with cowered faces. They obviously don't want to see Akashi being pissed or else, something hellish would happen.
Akashi first let out a sigh and then, he looked at the group as if he was an eagle staring at the cornered preys. "This happens every time, and I'm utterly vexed about this never ending ruckus. Did you know that I've been called again because of this?" Akashi hissed. "Look at our classroom, it's messed up like a storm has passed unto it."
"But we can't do a thing, Akashi-cchi. We ourselves had just been surprised when we're driven into the corner by that crowd of people." Kise said.
"Whatever we said to them was just ignored, so you can't really put the blame on us." Midorima said.
"Hmph, that's a very cheap reason, Shintarou. What about me? I kicked them out in just a minute." Akashi said as he crossed his arms.
"It's because you're Akashi." All of them answered to Akashi in unison.
The teacher came inside the classroom and thus, all of them went to their respective seats. After their classes,
"Receiving chocolates from our fans seems to be troubling but for me, it's rather sweet and flattering. It also takes out stress once you knew that many people love you." Kise said.
"Then if that's the case, we should've left you in that trouble–nano dayo." Midorima said.
"That's so cruel, Midorima-cchi!" Kise whined.
"Well, I agree with Kise-kun that receiving chocolates is the best way to take out stress, knowing someone remembers you." Momoi said.
With that Momoi said. Something went inside Tetsuna's mind.
"Tommorow will be Valentines Day," Tetsuna thought. "What should I give to my friends?"
"Umm," Tetsuna said. "Do any of you know how to cook?"
"Me!" Momoi quickly replied.
"NO." Aomine said.
Upon hearing that Momoi said that she actually knows how to cook, GoM made a pale face.
"What kind of cook, Tetsu-chan? Is it baking? Roasting? Or frying?" Momoi asked.
"Shut up! Tetsu, don't listen to that insane woman, you'll be dead if you listen to her." Aomine said.
"Aomine-kun, baka! I know how to cook!" Momoi complained with a pout.
"Umm, I want to make chocolates." Tetsuna shyly said.
"Ohhh, Tetsu-chan has someone~" Momoi teased.
"I-it's not like that!" Tetsuna replied blushing.
"Woah, could it be me? Kuroko-cchi, you should've just approached me rather than hiding it!" Kise said.
"Don't bet that it's you, Ryouta." Akashi said.
"If you are going to try to make chocolates, then only person you could ask on is Murasakibara." Midorima suggested.
"Ohh, Murasakibara loves sweets afterall-ssu." Kise said.
At that, Tetsuna asked Murasakibara how to do a chocolate. The two went to the library to discuss making one.
"Hmm, it seems hard to teach when it's not in action, want to come over my house, Kuro-chin?" Atsushi suggested.
"Umm, is it okay?" Tetsuna asked.
"Hai~." Atsushi said.
The two first went to a candy shop to buy chocolates to be melted. When they got into Murasakibara's house, the two went to the kitchen and started to make a home-made chocolate.
"No, that's not how it is, Kuro-chin." Atsushi said. "Use a rubber spatula instead of wooden spoon, using that would retain moisture. And don't forget to lower the heat."
"Ehh? Wouldn't the chocolate melt faster if it is on high heat?" Tetsuna asked.
"Chocolates are very sensitive; rushing will ruin the flavour and texture of it." Atsushi said.
"Ehh, is that so?" Tetsuna said. "Murasakibara-kun, sugoi ne. You know many things about cooking. Even I don't know how to cook an egg."
"Ehh? It's just I like food that's why I need to show my love for it." Atsushi said as they proceeded in cooking.
Tetsuna smiled at him.
After they've finished one,
"Yay! I've actually made one!" Tetsuna exclaimed. "Thank you for teaching me, Murasakibara-kun." Tetsuna said as she bowed.
"No problem, Kuro-chin. Just follow my instructions and you'll make an incredible chocolate!" Atsushi replied.
"Yes." Tetsuna replied with a smile as she went home.
When Murasakibara went inside his house, he noticed some trial works of Tetsuna in the kitchen and picked some to eat. And that was the worst thing to happen. Yes, Tetsuna followed all of his instructions, but in the end, as he ate the chocolate, his soul flew out of his body.
As Tetsuna got home, she went to the kitchen shortly to make a chocolate. After she made one, she excitedly tasted it and the output was...awful. How come? She followed Murasakibara's instructions but why does it taste like that?
Again and again she tried making all night.
"Wew, so this is all I got." Tetsuna gloomily said as she stared at her work and wiped the beads of sweat running to her forehead.
It was just a small piece of chocolate–about the size of six thick coins put together. She tasted a half of it to ensure the life of the ones who will be eating it, and so far, of all her works, this is the only one that is fine to eat.
But, Tetsuna still gave up. How can she give it to Akashi, Aomine, Kise, Momoi, Murasakibara and Midorima? Aside of its size, its flavour is horrible. She shook her head. After she brushed her teeth and wore her pajamas, she went straight to bed.
Today is Valentines Day. Love is spreading everywhere. Chocolate and flowers were objects to be expected, well, for those who want to give something to their loved ones. Tetsuna's woke up early to buy one instead. She can't give her work to them. While she was walking on her way to school, she happened to pass by a candy store. Unfortunately, chocolates were already out of stock. Dismayed, she searched for another candy store and again, no more chocolates. A comical nerve appeared on her head as Tetsuna pouted. She can't find any candy shop selling chocolates, what's worse; she only got a little time left to search for it, or else, she'll be late for school and Akashi does not want that.
"Tsk." Tetsuna uttered. She had no choice. She walked heading to her school dismal as she has no chocolates to give.
Suddenly, she saw many girls rushing towards an area.
"Ugh, maybe they're giving their chocolates. I'm so envious of them." Tetsuna thought as she saw a girl whose carrying tons of chocolate. "Probably, she received it all." Tetsuna thought.
"A-ano, may I ask something to you?" Tetsuna said as she poked the shoulder of the girl beside her.
"Eeh? A gho-." The girl almost wailed as Tetsuna covered her mouth.
"Calm down. I just want to ask if I can buy your chocolate." Tetsuna said.
"W-what? Aah- You can buy it there!" The girl said as she pointed the crowded area. "They have 50% sale in chocolates. Hurry before their stock runs out." As the girl showed hope to Tetsuna, Tetsuna finally freed her as she ran and screamed in fright.
Notable for being calm, instead of diving in the crowd of people, Tetsuna let the crowd flow pushed her into the front.
When got out of the crowd, she ran towards her school. As she was heading to her classroom, obviously, many girls are crowding outside just to give their chocolates. The doors were locked so no one will pass by.
"How can I give these if I can't meet up with them?" Tetsuna asked herself.
Suddenly, she heard a small hushed tone trying to call her attention.
"Pst! Kuroko-cchi! Over here" Kise said as he was signalling Tetsuna to come over.
Tetsuna followed his instructions and he led her to their hide-out wherein Tetsuna found the rest of the GoM. It was an unused classroom. Though it's a safe place for them, since it's been long when someone used the classroom, it's dusty and messy inside.
"Everyone!" Tetsuna said.
"Shh, don't make sounds. They might find us here." Aomine reminded.
"Ahh, gomen." Tetsuna said while she was getting something out of her bag.
"Umm, since I failed to make a home-made chocolate," Tetsuna said, almost sobbing. "Please accept these even though I just bought it on store." Tetsuna mumbled as she bowed.
"Ehh?" GoM said in unison. At first they were all dumbfounded but they snapped into reality when they saw Tetsuna almost sobbing.
"Of course, we'll do accept it!" Aomine said.
"Don't worry, Kuro-chin. Even though it's not a home-made chocolate, we still appreciate it!" Murasakibara said.
"I'm glad to accept it!" Kise exclaimed.
"Hmph, since you remembered me, I'll accept it even though it's not homemade–nano dayo." Midorima said.
"Arigatou ne, Tetsu-chan!" Momoi said.
"Even though it's not home-made?" Tetsuna asked.
"Of course Tetsu-chan. Home-made chocolates aren't the measurement of showing your love to a person. Remembering them is enough." Momoi said.
"Yup!" Kise agreed as he winked an eye to Tetsuna.
Tetsuna smiled.
As the gang ate Tetsuna's chocolates from their hide-out, from a very far away room (to the other building of school), Akashi was watching them. The papers he was holding were almost getting crumpled. Presumably, he was jealous that he didn't received one from Tetsuna.
It was afternoon when the crowd subsided and gave up giving their chocolates. When Akashi went to his classroom, he opened the lock with a key and after he went inside, he slammed the door hard.
Akashi dumped all the paper works in the teachers' desk as he sat in a chair.
"Ah, I'm so exhausted today." Akashi said as he exhaled.
Meanwhile in the hide-out,
"Oi, where's Akashi, Midorima?" Aomine asked.
"Probably he was working somewhere–nano dayo." Midorima said as he pushed his glasses up. "I'm sure he'll be dead-tired today. He's now starting to make plans for our coming matches and he's on meeting always." Midorima continued.
"Akashi-kun?!" Tetsuna thought.
Upon hearing "Akashi", Tetsuna quickly ran outside.
"Oi!" Aomine shouted.
"Kuroko-cchi, where are you going?" Kise said.
"Tetsu-chan!" Momoi said.
Before they can catch up to Tetsuna, she already disappeared.
"Crap, I'm so stupid. How can I not remember him?" Tetsuna thought while she was running, "I bought only 5 chocolates and they have eaten it all, and if I go on stores now, for sure there's no more stock left. Ah, what should I do?" Tetsuna said irritatingly to herself.
"Ah wait, I got here my home-made chocolate. No, no, no, no. I shouldn't give this to Akashi. But if I don't give it to him, it's unfair that he's the only one who didn't receive a chocolate from me. But how can I give Akashi-kun such horrible food? He'll vomit it and he might think I have the intention to kill him. But…but…" these are the thoughts that ran to Tetsuna's mind as she was searching for Akashi.
When Tetsuna went to her classroom, as she opened the door gently, she saw there Akashi that seems to be in very bad mood. He was looking very problematic as his head was resting to his fists.
"Akashi-kun." Tetsuna said, trying to call his attention.
"What do you want?" Akashi said, his voice trying hard not to show he's irritated, as he turned towards Tetsuna, leaving his work for a while.
"Umm, I-i…" Tetsuna stammered.
"…?"
"What?" Akashi asked.
"I-I, just want to ask, i-if you can accept my chocolates, I mean, I gave everyone and Akashi-kun was the only one who hasn't received a chocolate from me yet so…" Tetsuna stuttered.
A beat of happiness was felt by Akashi upon hearing that Tetsuna has something to give for him, though his face continued to look apathetic, which made Tetsuna even more nervous, deep inside, Akashi was exhilarated. "Where is it, Tetsuna?" Akashi asked.
"Please forgive me if I didn't give it to you first a while ago." Tetsuna continued.
"Tetsuna." Akashi said, trying to call her attention, as he walked towards her.
"The only chocolate I got now is the one I made. Please bear with its awful taste. I actually bought everyone a chocolate from a candy store and I forgot Akashi-kun so I ought to give what I made last night and…and…and…" Tetsuna was almost sobbing stumbled as she closed her eyes in embarrassment.
"Tetsuna…." Akashi said again as he placed both of his palms on Tetsuna's cheek, trying to calm her down as he lifted her face.
"I gratefully want to have your home-made chocolate." Akashi said with a smile.
"Ehh? But…" Tetsuna said as she released a deep breath and avoided Akashi's eyes. "Here." Tetsuna said as she handed a small pink box with a red ribbon fastened on it.
As Akashi was about to take it, Tetsuna pulled it away and hesitated to give it again.
"What are you doing?" Akashi said irritatingly as he snatched the box off Tetsuna's hand.
"Eeh? Akashi-kun!" Tetsuna said as she watched how Akashi pulled the strings and opened the box. Miraculously, the chocolate didn't melt. Probably its structure was as hard as a stone.
"Itadakimasu." Akashi said as he swallowed the chocolate leaving Tetsuna's jaw hanging.
After Akashi ate the whole chocolate leaving Tetsuna shaking in fear that Akashi might die on her work,
"I'm not going to say it tastes good or bad. At the very least, it's edible." Akashi said with a smirk that seems to be teasing Tetsuna.
"Edible." Tetsuna was thinking if that was a compliment or insult.
"I seem to hit a nerve, didn't I?" Akashi said.
"Its fine, you're right, Akashi-kun. I'm not a good cook so I can accept that." Tetsuna said.
"Anyways, thank you for that love-filled chocolate." Akashi said with a smile as he petted Tetsuna's head making the sky blue-haired girl blushing before leaving the room.
~Omake~
"Kuro-chin! Where are you hiding?" Atsushi said.
"Kuroko-cchi?! Where are you-ssu?!" Kise called out as the members of GoM head towards their classroom.
"Ah, Tetsu-chan, you're there!" Momoi said as she walked towards Tetsuna.
"Really, you've made us worry–nano dayo!" Midorima said.
"Oi, Tetsu are you-woah? Your face is red! Do you have fever?" Aomine said as she placed a hand on Tetsuna's forehead.
"No, no, no, no! I'm fine!" Tetsuna replied as she shook her head.
Author's note: Hello minna-san~! First of all, I WANT TO SAY MY DEEPEST APOLOGIES FOR NOT UPDATING SOONER! *CRIES* I should have released this chapter last Valentines Day and then I got sick. Sad to say, up until now, I'm ill. :(
Well, here's the SUPER-LATE VALENTINES SPECIAL CHAPTER. I'm really sorry guys! *facepalm* You can kill me now.
This work has not undergone proofreading yet so please feel free to point out my grammar errors! :)
I hope you've enjoyed reading this chapter! :))