"Crap. I almost ran out of food," Kagami opened his kitchen cupboards and fridge, checking the content. The food probably should last long enough for a normal person, but that's impossible for someone with a monstrous appetite like Kagami.

"Time for grocery shopping then," mumbled Kagami to himself before getting ready to go out.

It was his day off from work. He had classes earlier, and then he'd gone to eat at his favourite burger restaurant, Maji Burger, on the way back home. Thank god he did, because with the food he had now, it wouldn't be enough for him. Usually Kagami does the grocery shopping in the morning, but now that his schedule are mixed up a bit, he might as well make himself comfortable go out at night.

Kagami walked to the supermarket at the town, which is within walking distance from his apartment. He spent quite a long time there, like he usually does. Being surrounded with enormous food options somehow made him lose the track of time, as he stopped and ogled at each aisle he came across. When he'd finally done with the shopping, it was already about 9pm. Kagami carried the shopping bags filled with soon-to-be-great-dishes with such a contented smile spread across his face.

He was almost at the outskirts of the town not far from his apartment, walking through the crowd of the night-goers when he spotted a rather familiar face about a few steps away. Kagami scrunched his face, trying to see the face more clearly.

'Isn't that...'

It was.

Kagami sighed rather harshly. It was that annoying customer from yesterday, Aomine Daiki. How could he forget that stupid face after seeing him for the third day in a row?

'What the hell? Him again? Why the fuck do I need to see his stupid, arrogant face even on my day off?' Kagami grunted in disbelief.

Kagami quickly moved to the other side of the road, he didn't want to be in the the bluenette's way who was approaching in his direction and intended to go pass him discreetly. He watched out for the man again just to make sure he was out of his way, and then he saw it.

Beside Aomine, there was a woman, clinging closely to him. Almost too close that his big pair of boobs were tightly pressed against Aomine's arm that it looked uncomfortable. And her face was so seductive as she looked at Aomine like she wanted to devour him right there, right now. It was almost creepy that Kagami knitted his eyebrows in disapproval. What a shameless girl, showing such gesture in public. The asshole must love it so much, having his arm being squeezed between those buns, or so he thought.

Kagami was about to look away when he accidentally glanced and noticed the look on Aomine's face. The dude didn't look anywhere near happy at all. If anything, he rather looked pissed. Kagami had seen his pissed off face when they'd bickered outside of the shop days ago, and the expression he was wearing today seemed worse. Somehow it amused Kagami to see the guy in agony and he let out a quiet chuckle. That's when he wished he had looked away. Aomine's gaze suddenly shifted from the girl and caught him right in the eyes.

Upon that, Kagami wasted no time as he instantly looked away and quickened his steps among the crowd, passing the bluenette and keeping looking forward. He was not sure whether Aomine had recognized him within those miliseconds their eyes had met, he doubted the asshole did, but still he didn't want Aomine to notice him. He didn't know why, but that intense gaze coming from the midnight blue eyes somewhat made him nervous.

'Nervous? What? There's no way I'm intimidated by that jerk,' Kagami quickly dismissed the feeling, thinking that maybe he was just startled that Aomine caught him looking because Kagami didn't want to make a scene.

The first time they had met, they were at each other's throat. The second encounter was not that pleasant either. And if anything he wanted to avoid the third one. He didn't need any drama right now, not when his poor stomach demanded to be fed. He shrugged the thought off as he continued walking home, thinking of the foods that he'd prepare for himself soon.

"Flowers coming in, make a way!" shouted the blonde delivery guy who was carrying buckets of fresh flowers that almost spilled out of the box. The customers quickly shuffled away from his path.

It was Sunday. Saturday had gone on smoothly for him, like always, he'd gone to work and met up with Kuroko for dinner, nothing out of ordinary had happened. And he was hoping Saturday would roll on smoothly as well.

"Oh they're here? Okay bring them in, Wakamatsu." said Kagami as he opened the door to the storage room, assisting the blonde haired guy as he took some of the bucket from his hands. They quickly set the heavy buckets properly on the floor of the room.

"Brat, long time no see!" Kagami startled a bit as Wakamatsu pat his back rather strongly, but in a friendly way. Seriously this dude can be too harsh sometimes.

"Yeah, been a while. I'm working night shifts now. You will have to deal with Sakurai on weekday mornings. I bet you've met him already, right?"

"That small apologetic dude? Man, I think he's scared of me. He kept on apologizing and bowing every seconds. Am I that scary?" Wakamatsu voiced his worries.

Kagami laughed lightheartedly. "Nahh, he's like that with everyone. Don't be so hard on yourself."

Suddenly the door to the office at the back of the shop opened and Sakurai came out, approaching Kagami, before his gaze fell on Wasamatsu. His eyes widened as he gave out a quick yelp and quickly went back to where he just came from.

"Ouch," said Wakamatsu shortly as he looked sadly at the closed door.

Kagami just laughed it off.

Wakamatsu might be loud, but he's actually nice. Perhaps just a little bit too harsh, and because of that, he's often misunderstood. Just like himself. Kagami made a mental note to explain that to the poor terrified Sakurai.

They chatted for a bit, catching up with each other for awhile Kagami signed the delivery papers and check the new stock to make sure that everything was in a good condition. When everything seemed to be alright Wakamatsu excused himself, resuming his delivery to other places in town.

That's when Akashi came out from the office, approaching Kagami and asked; "Taiga, are you free tonight? I need you to watch the shop. I hate to assign last minute task like this, but I need to be away for an urgent matter. It's Sunday and Ryou can't handle the shop by himself."

Akashi looked impassive as always, but something from his tone told him that something was troubling him. Besides it's not like Akashi to give a sudden task like this. Kagami gave a reassuring smile.

"Well, it can't be helped then. Leave it to me."

It was as hectic as they had expected it would be on weekends.

The shop bells kept ringing as the customers came and left. It's not until the sun finally set that the crowd died down a bit. Now there was only a pair of married couple in the shop, currently assisted by Sakurai to get reference on their orders.

Kagami took this time to wipe the window glass in front of the shop before another horde of customer came in their peak hour about an hour or so. He forgot to clean it this morning as customers kept barging in since the moment they opened the business. Kagami took out the glass wiper and the glass cleaner spray from the drawers and began cleaning the window from inside. He did his job quickly and once he'd finished, he went out of the shop to wipe the outer side of the glass.

"So noisy outside," he sighed.

It was totally different from the peaceful surrounding inside. Akashi's florist is on the same row with convenient store, restaurants and cafes; not on the main side of the town, but it is close enough to hear the chatters, the sound of the traffic and the blasting music coming out from the clubs. One can even see the tall buildings and the flashy signs from here. Kagami likes the atmosphere of the town at night but sometimes it's just too overwhelming for him. He's always had been more of an early bird than a night owl.

Kagami continued his job. He faced the shop as he sprayed the glass and began to wipe it clean, occasionally humming some random songs. He was just about to spray for the second time when he felt a tap on his left shoulder.

Kagami jerked out of response as he quickly turned to his left side, almost spraying a random pedestrian in the process whom in return shot him an angry look. Kagami apologized while bowing repetitively until the guy had passed. Looks like Sakurai's habit is rubbing off on him. He scratched his his head in confusion as he kept looking to his left side, searching for the person who had tapped him. Was he imagining things?

"Oi."

Kagami dropped the spray, startled by the deep voice coming from behind him.

"Tsk. You're so clumsy."

"What?! Who.." Kagami turned to his behind while knitting his eyebrows "..you?!"

Sighing, Aomine picked up the spray laying on the ground and handed it to Kagami who looked furious at the sudden disturbance.

"You're welcome."

Kagami's incoming insult was cut off. "Uh, thanks." Kagami was confused now as he took the sprayer from the tanned hand. Why was he mad just now? Oh right, no reason. He just dislikes this guy.

"Why did you do that?" Kagami seethed.

"Do what?"

"That.. tapping thing."

"Can't I?"

"Of course you can't! I'm working, if you want something say it properly. What if I accidentally sprayed that poor guy just now, huh?"

"Then I'll laugh." Aomine smirked in amusement, imagining the situation.

"What?! God, I really can't handle you. Fuck off."

Kagami waited for Aomine to go away so that he could resume his job, but the bluenette just stood there.

"What do you want?" Kagami looked seriously irritated by now.

"My order."

"Then go inside the shop. There's someone by the counter, see? Just go inside and he'll give your order." Kagami pointed at Sakurai.

Aomine looked like he wasn't going to move at all, lips still smirking. Kagami would love to smear that smirk on the pavement.

"What?! Do you want to be escorted inside?"

"Will you escort me inside if I said I want to?"

This man was ridiculous. "No fucking way I will."

Aomine just chuckled. And then he continued looking at Kagami, as if he was the most interesting thing in the world.

"Why are you still standing here?!"

"I don't know. To annoy you, I guess."

"The fuck?! Why?"

"Because it's kind of fun."

Kagami must look at the peak of his patience right now as Aomine quickly made his way inside.

'Fucking jerk! What the hell is his problem?' Kagami just glared as Aomine approached Sakurai. He inhaled deeply, before continuing his interrupted task. He sprayed the window angrily, and wiped every corner of the glass until it was clean.

Since he was facing the interior of the shop, Kagami couldn't help but glance at the tanned skin male occasionally.

Aomine was dressed in suit. Come to think of it, isn't he always in suit? First time they'd met Aomine had worn a blazer. When he'd come to the shop a few days ago he was in vest and tie. His shoes was always polished. His suit was ironed neatly. His hair was slightly slicked back. Every time Kagami met him, the slightly taller guy always seemed to be smartly dressed. What's up with that? And how come he just realised that now?

Wait. Why the hell should he?!

'That jerk can dress in diamonds and I won't give a fuck', Kagami corrected his thought.

But still, isn't it weird? Kagami let his thoughts ponder as he continued wiping.

Apart from the suits, why was he purchasing flowers EVERY SINGLE DAY? Well actually everyday since the last 3 weeks or so. Since Akashi told him to make an arrangement on daily basis because there was a customer asking for it. This freaking customer whom actually in front of him at the moment, talking to Sakurai while gesturing to the flower arrangement Kagami made for him hours ago, probably complaining. Are the flowers and smart suit meant for his job? Is he working at a hotel? Or at a high class restaurant perhaps? A model? Or is he just a rich guy? To whom is those flowers meant for?

Then he remembered their encounter from two days ago. That clingy girl.

'Ahh I see.. For her.'

Kagami suddenly felt alarmed. He wondered if Aomine recognized him that day. It was kind of embarrassing, the way he ran away like that. Well he wasn't exactly running, but he was walking so fast that it was so freaking obvious he wanted to get away from the bluenette. He didn't know what he was thinking. The guy didn't say anything just now though, so he must didn't notice him back then, right? Kagami sighed gratefully.

"What are you so pleased about?"

Kagami almost chocked on air. Thankfully he was holding the sprayer tightly now, as a precaution from the previous incident.

"Can you please stop doing that?" 'Damn, I thought only Kuroko can pull this kind of shit. Are they related or what?'

"It's not my fault that you're daydreaming all the time."

"I was not daydreaming, I was just thinking!"

"Yeah right. By the way, where were you two nights ago?"

'Shit.'

"Uh, at home. Why?" Kagami has been told that he's a bad liar, but to hell with that.

Aomine eyed Kagami suspiciously.

"Really? Because I thought I saw you somewhere."

"You must have been mistaken."

Aomine kept looking at Kagami, as if reading his mind. Kagami continued his work, feeling intimidated by the intense gaze.

"Nevermind then," said the bluenette after a while, glancing at his watch. "I have to go. Bye Taiga. And stop thinking, it doesn't fit you."

"Asshole. And don't call me- ugh forget it." said Kagami as Aomine walked across the street.

Kagami finished his job quickly and made his way to the shop, his eyebrows raised at the sight of terrified looking Sakurai.

"Kagami-san. I'm really sorry but, that customer just now, he wanted me to send you his complain. I'm sorry for having to tell you this, but he said-"

"Don't want to hear it." Kagami casually cut it off as he went to put the cleaning tools in the drawer, not even bothered to care as Sakurai went on another frantic 'I'm sorry' rants.

I'm sorry if this chapter is kind of boring, but don't worry, things will start to get more interesting in the upcoming chapters, I think. ^^'

I seriously love and cherish all the characters in Kurobasu that I feel I might ended giving most of them small roles in this fanfic and even pair up some of them. I'm sorry If you guys might not like that.
This story is still AoKaga centered tho ｡◕‿◕｡

Oh and I got myself a beta reader for this story. Yay! Thanks Deadpool-kun for willing to help me, I'm eternally grateful :D

And lastly, I want to say thanks to all those who favorited, followed and reviewed this story.
You guys have no idea how it made me happy :'D ❤

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