Disclaimer I do not own Kuroko no Basket however I do own the OC character.

Hello readers! Thank you very much for the favorites and follows! Here is a new chapter for you all hope you all like. Also I am aware I have given some of the characters a little different personality, if you don't, like don't read. Hopefully you will enjoy this new chapter

"Oh right, his name is Tetsuya Kuroko" I said smiling. Kise senpai's face dropped at my words.

I was a bit confused by his reactions. He continued to stare at me in awe. "Ehh! Kurokochii?!" he spoke up finally. I nodded raising my brow, "Do you remember him?" I asked still dumbfounded.

He grabbed my hand shaking it rapidly, "Of course I remember Kurokochii! How is he? He is a first year this year right?" I was astounded how excited he became just by the slight mention of Kuroko kun.

"Yes, he's a first year. I hope he's doing fine I haven't quite been able to visit him yet. Actually I was going to see him now if you would like to accompany me, I wouldn't mind." I flashed a smile nervously. He scratched his head thinking to himself, "Maybe another time when I don't have practice" he said sadly. I could feel the awkward atmosphere from the rest of the team. "Maybe it's best If I leave you boys to your practice" I said directing my look to the irritated coach staring at the group of players NOT practicing.

Probably for the best, I'm not sure how Kuroko kun would have reacted to that. I looked up at the boys, "I wish I could stay longer but like I said earlier I have to go meet my cousin! Good luck in practice! Don't work too hard!" I spoke heading toward the door to the gym. They waved back at me as I slowly closed the door behind me. Well that made for a nice day. I suppose you could say I made some friends.

As I past my locker once more I grabbed a duffle bag that had a different change of clothes for me. I took it to the bathroom and changed. After I came out I was wearing a pair of running shorts, a white t- shirt with my Nike free shoes. I grabbed my school bag, placing my sketchbook in it and exited the building. I told Kuroko kun that I would meet him outside at a park near our apartment complex. As I came around the turn for the park I could hear voices yelling and people cheering. What was going on?

When I turned in the first thing standing in my way was a giant crowd of people surrounding the basketball court. I stood on my tiptoes trying to peer over the peoples' heads. I began to hop up into the air, no use. Damn my shortness! I pushed my way to the front of the line, eventually getting to the front. I looked up seeing a bunch of guys playing street basketball. I eyed each of the boys landing my eyes on a small figure with a very low presence.

YOU HAVE GOT TO BE FREAKING KIDDING ME! That idiot is only thinking of basketball. I was only like two minutes late and he started a basketball game. "KUROKO!" I screamed at the boy, clearly catching the boy off guard as the ball slammed him in the back of the head. He fell on his butt stiffly looking at me in the crowd. He sweat dropped rubbing his head; "Oh Shizuka kun, you're here" he stood up brushing off his pants. He shot a look at his the other boys signaling that he had to leave. They nervously waved back at him with fake smiles. I stood there tapping my foot with my crossed arms.

He closed his eyes giving me a small smile. Crap how could I be mad at him, he is just so damn cute! I tried to refrain from cracking a smile at the boy. He simply accepted my glares as he pulled me in for a hug. My forehead brushed against his chin. Forget it I tried. I wrapped my hands around him tightly. "Ahh Shizuka, your hurting me!" he huffed. I squeezed him tighter pouting at him, "Baka! All you ever think about is basketball! I missed you!"

I felt him chuckle under his breath I squeezed him even harder burying my face in the nape of his neck. "Yes, I guess it really has been long" he replied. I released him eying him so I could get a good look to see if he changed much. "No way are you taller than me now!?" I spoke up. He blinked a bit scanning me with his eyes. "It seems so, doesn't it" he smiled rustling my hair. He grabbed my bag and carried it as we walked to our apartment buildings.

We talked, it felt like a lifetime. I have never had too many people as close as Kuroko is to me. I feel so much more comfortable when he is around; honestly he is more of a brother than a cousin. We talked for nearly four hours it was already 8:30. "I guess I should head back it's getting late. I will see ya later Kuroko" I said giving him one last hug.

I walked two doors down to my apartment that was barely unpacked, but I am far too lazy and tired to unpack it all tonight. I curled up on my mattress with a blanket and turned out the lights.

The next few days were slow at school. I ended up joining the art club which usually occupied my afternoons. I haven't seen Yukio senpai or Kise senpai since the day I met Kuroko. I wonder how their practices are going; if I'm not mistaken they have a practice game with another team today. Perhaps I will go watch and maybe get some sketching in as well.

The bell rang, I began to pack my stuff up and head to my locker. As I grabbed my sketchbook I dodged a giant heard of girls running toward the gym. Confused, I grabbed my sketchbook and followed the pack of crazy people. I opened the gym door to see nearly the whole school gathered there cheering and yelling.

I heard a whistle blown below on the court; I looked over the railing. Had the game already started early? My eyes reverted to the flash of gold passing the rest of the payers. My eyes widened as the ball dunked in the other team's basket. I heard the score board beep. It had only been a minute, had someone already scored? The girls to my right screamed.

"Go, Kise!"

"We love you!"

"Kise is the best!"

What? That flash before was Kise? I looked back down noticing the blond boy smiling and waving at his fan girls. They screamed as they began to freak out. I can tell why he is so adored, I have heard he is model I definitely believe it. His structure was so broad; his muscles etched on his body were amazing and his golden eyes that matched his perfect hair. It's unbelievable to think that someone so perfect exists. An idea shot through my mind; quickly I grabbed my pencils and sketchbook as my hand rapidly danced on the page.

I hope you don't mind Kise senpai but today I will be using you as my subject today.

Well that's another chapter. I hope this helped make the bond between Shizuka and Kuroko clearer. Thank you for reading I hope you all enjoyed this chapter! Until next time…

-Otaku