Reviews are awesome. some of you want Kagami to suffer even more. Seriously? You guys i'm not trying to make Kagami the bad guy here. And then some hopes that Kagami would remember him, but i don't want things to go together so smoothly, you know? You'll just have to wait and see. sorry not sorry. *grin*
Btw, if something is bothering you. tell me.
Kuroko didn't know how he managed to travel back to Uni. After reminiscing so absentmindedly in front of Kagami he just got up and left. He had mistaken Kagami's silence for utter disgust. He knew he freaked Kagami out and the best thing he could've done at that moment was to leave…and he did. He cursed inwardly as he opened the front doors of his school. How can he face Kagami now? He completely ruined the chance of even starting off as friends.
The vibration in his pocket broke him from his thoughts. A text from Kise. Kurokocchi, you should be in by now. Come to the roof top. I'm expecting to hear something from you.
Kuroko sighed. Although he didn't feel like telling anything to anyone he was thankful that Kise gave him a shoulder to cry on. He was embarrassed but Kise knew more than to hammer someone when they're down. Kuroko was thankful for that, but he didn't know how he was going to tell Kise that Kagami doesn't remember him. Kuroko's heart panged as he realized he was the only one out of Aomine and Kise that didn't know Kagami – on a friend basis - during high school, which meant that Kagami would remember them. He stopped in his tracks feeling his tears threatening to fall once again. He ignored the glares he received from other students who had to dodge pass him in the packed corridor. It was lunchtime after all.
Kuroko hated himself for…no he just hated himself full stop. His heart pumped faster as his emotions started getting the better of him. He was the reason why all of this was happening in the first place. There was no one to blame but him. He fisted his shirt as his knees made contact with the floor with bruising force. He placed a hand over his mouth as the tears fell with no consideration of the time and place. He felt hands on his body helping him up, but he couldn't register anything anymore.
He could hear someone shouting out instructions to him but his vision blurred as his coughing intensified with his tears. Everything was becoming nonexistent just like the life he had with… "Kagami…please…"
.
"Kise, he's going to be alright. You should get to class." Kise had no choice but to obey. He glanced at Kuroko one more time before running off to his business class. "Kuroko." The nurse called out as she sat at her desk.
Kuroko sat up keeping his eyes down on the bed sheets. He felt terrible. His eyes were stinging and felt swollen and his throat was dry. He couldn't face Kise at this moment. "Sorry for the trouble. I don't know what happened." Oh how that was a lie.
"It's alright. Kids come in here regularly. Feeling nervous because exam season will be arriving soon?"
"Maybe."
The nurse hummed lightly. "I'm not keeping you here so if you feel fit to go to classes then you can."
"May I have a glass of water before I leave, please?"
The nurse stood up with a satisfied smile. "Well, how can I refuse such a polite request?" She walked over to the small drinking tap.
Well at least he didn't have to spill the beans to Kise Kuroko thought forcing himself to find a joke in this mess. The nurse handed him the drink, which he drank in an instant. He sprung up from the bed. "Thank you again."
"I'm getting paid for it, so why not." She laughed gaining a smile from Kuroko. He walked out and made his way to his math class sighing at the fact that Midorima would be in this lesson. He would always try to outdo the bluenette in everything. He didn't know when he was pulled into a competition of who can get the best grades in each test with the guy. Kuroko sighed for the nth time. He knew more sighing was to come when he walked through the doors and the teacher was handing out test papers.
The teacher informed Kuroko that he knew why he was late before telling him to take his seat. He ignored Takao's childlike grins as he walked up the steps.
"You all know the rules." The teacher started. "Take it seriously like it was the real thing. Experiencing exam conditions is the best revision." Looking at his watch he said, "We won't be doing the full 3 hours. We'll do that next week. I make it 2:15pm. I'm expecting at least one question done and an attempt at the second. You have until when the bell goes off for the end of the day. Start."
This was going to be a long 45 minutes Kuroko thought to himself as he looked at the equations, the knowledge seeming to drain from him in an instant. He picked up his pencil and began tackling the first question.
Kuroko thought to himself how this equation was ever going to help in his future life. Couldn't schools make you learn about important things like how to pay bills, insurance, steps to buying a house etc.
He couldn't even remember the formula needed for this question. He glanced over at Midorima and sighed. It's not like he cared that the glasses boy was writing away endlessly on his paper. He didn't care.
"Kuroko, face your paper!"
The bluenette quickly snapped his head down. He didn't want to lose to Midorima.
…
The curtains around Kagami's bed were blocking his vision, but that didn't mean he couldn't hear the voices of his doctor and a nurse on the other side.
"I'm very surprised that he has come out of his coma talking and interacting without fail." Kagami smiled at himself. He heard the doctor inform the nurse of what it should've been like. If there was someone up there looking out for Kagami then he was truly grateful. "We're going to run a few practical tests to determine whether he's fit to go home."
Kagami wiggled his head and arms giving himself the ok that this practical test was going to be a breeze. He then went to move his legs but something wasn't right. They moved for sure, but they weren't responding as fast as he wanted. Fuck! Kagami attempted to move his legs again but it was like the connection between them and his brain was almost severed. Kagami stopped when the curtains were pulled back. The doctor and nurse approached him with professional smiles.
"Good afternoon Kagami. How're you feeling?" they both stood on either side of him.
Kagami forced a smile. "Alright. I'm feeling a lot better." He swallowed deeply. "I think I'll be able to go home soon."
"I'll be the judge of that. I'm going to just go through a series of practical tests now."
Kagami nodded in agreement hoping that legs weren't part of the series of practical tests even though common sense told him it was. He hated this. When all things seemed to be ok his legs were going to be what brought him down. And he needed those two damn pair of limbs. The doctor started off the practical tests telling Kagami to move this and that.
After the top half went through the practical test the nurse folded up the bed covers so that they could get a clear viewing of Kagami's legs. He looked at them and realized how thin and unused they looked. He saw the look the nurse and doctor gave to each other. Yup, they noticed already. He watched the doctor move down to his legs. "Bend this leg Kagami."
Kagami bit down hard on his lip as he did all he can to move his leg casually but to no success. He barely got it 3 inches off the bed. The doctor gave a worried look while the nurse scribbled something down in her note pad.
Kagami kept in silence as the doctor studied his legs. "Have you been feeling any burning in your legs at all?" Kagami shook his head. "How about any pain in your back?" Kagami shook his head again. "Kagami, we're going to run an x-ray on you before we do anything else. Okay?" Kagami nodded in response wishing he had someone here to keep him company. Even Kuroko would've done nicely as support, but he knew that the bluenette wouldn't be coming back for a while with the way that he left. He didn't understand why though. Sure, the story Kuroko told did make him want to block out his ears, but Kuroko looked so happy that he ended up smiling proudly that he made someone feel so complete with him. Well, Kuroko can just hold onto that memory, because he wasn't going to go out with a man.
Kagami was put in a wheelchair and wheeled by the nurse to the x-ray room. The doctor was going through the steps as he walked up in front. Kagami didn't like the feeling of being in a wheelchair. He hated it. He felt so useless and vulnerable. Depending on people wasn't what he was used to. It was always about him and him alone.
"It won't hurt one bit." The nurse reassured gaining a scoff from Kagami. He just wanted to know what the deal was with his legs. He quickly lifted his arms up and sniffed his armpits.
"Can I shower after this? I stink." The nurse giggled before agreeing. "Good." He closed his eyes.
After the x-ray and shower Kagami was back on his bed waiting for the doctor to come back with the bad news. He knew a thing or two about unresponsive legs. Therapy. But how long he would have to go through it was beyond him. It could take months before he is back on his feet again playing basketball with Aomine or Kise. He was surprised that they hadn't come to visit him. Well, Aomine was an exception, but Kise should've at least come to visit. He sighed. "I wonder what basketball club I joined when I was in Uni. Kuroko could tell me whenever he decides to stop being so awkward."
Kagami looked over at the patient on the other side of the room who had not stopped looking at him since he entered the room. He waved slowly but the old lady turned away instead. The red head scoffed and closed his eyes. 'It's my fault you're like this.' Kagami frowned. He had said that he didn't care about it to the bluenette, but who wouldn't be angry about something quite life changing? The bluenette caused him to be in a coma for almost a year. He didn't want to be angry, but now that his legs were as useful as maths was in basketball he was pissed. He wished this was all a dream and he'd wake up in his house smelling his mums home made burgers cause she knew that's what the males in her house like to wake up to.
"This sucks." He placed a hand on his forehead.
"You can say that again."
Kagami looked at the old lady opposite who had quickly covered herself in her bed sheets. The red head chuckled quietly. At least someone agrees with him.
…
Kuroko made sure to rush out of school when the bell rang. He didn't want to meet up with Kise one bit since he still had a shameful jealousy hidden in the back of his mind. He'd probably only need a while to get over it.
"Oi! Kuroko!"
Kuroko turned at the familiar hard edged voice. "Aomine-kun? What're you doing here?" Kuroko looked at the school entrance hoping Kise wouldn't walk out anytime soon.
"Kise, told me you've been visiting Kagami, so I wanted to come with this time. The least I can do cause I'm actually starting to miss that guy on the court." Aomine bent down to look into Kuroko's eyes. "I know he doesn't remember you, but no sweat right? He will soon." Aomine sighed when Kuroko kept looking at the ground.
Kuroko woke from his trance with a hard hit to the back. "That hurt Aomine-kun."
"Yeah well, don't blank out on me. Where's Ki- nevermind."
"Kuroko! You didn't wait for me! Meanie!" Kise walked up to his two friends with a pout.
Kuroko kept his head down. "Sorry."
"Why're you here Aominecchi?"
"We're gonna head to the hospital to see Kagami." Aomine supplied.
Kise looked at Kuroko. He never went to see Kagami with Kuroko, but he knows Kagami would remember him. He didn't want Kuroko to hurt anymore. "Is that alright Kuroko?" He swung a comforting arm over his little friend who nodded.
"Ok. Sorted. Let's go. I brought my car."
"Aominechhi…where's Momoi-san?"
"There's basketball practice, so she's staying." Aomine said with a shrug. He led the two to his car.
Kise hit his head. "I've got practice as well." He thought for a moment and then shrugged his shoulders. "Oh well." But really Kise shuddered at the punishment he'd receive from the captain tomorrow. They all climbed into Aomine's car.
"Seat belts."
They soon arrived at the hospital. Kuroko led the way unwillingly. He had been thinking about what this encounter would be like and they were all not in his favour. He'd be standing back while Kise and Aomine reminisce with Kagami about high school. "Stop being so quiet."
"Aomine-kun, please stop hitting me. It hurts."
"This the room." Kise pointed and smiled when he saw Kagami through the window. He was talking to someone. "Himurocchi?!" Kise flung open the door running straight into Himuro. Aomine shook his head and walked in. Kuroko looked on as Kagami's face seemed to brighten up in an instant. He turned to walk away but Aomine's voice called out to him firmly.
Kagami leaned forward to look at him. Kuroko had no choice. He walked in and greeted everyone. "Himurocchi, this is Ku-
"I know who it is." Himuro smiled and stretched out his hand. Kuroko shook it. "It's finally nice to meet the guy Kagami would always send me letters about." Kuroko blushed.
Aomine grinned at Kagami who had also blushed. "Too bad, he doesn't remember any of that. I'm sure he wished he did."
Kagami looked up at Aomine with a threatening look, but he took no notice of it.
Himuro ruffled Kuroko's hair. "Kagami's an idiot-
"Oi!"
"-he'll remember soon."
"When are they letting you go?" Kise asked as he sat down on the edge of the bed.
Kagami shrugged. "I'm fine so they-
"Shitty legs." Aomine answered rather than questioned. Kagami whipped his head up at him. "I'm right aren't i?"
Himuro nodded. "The impact had knocked up his spine a bit and rubbed the nerves up."
"What the hell is that explanation?"
"I don't get doctor talk." Himuro stated plainly. "He's gonna have to go through therapy sessions starting from tomorrow."
"How'd you know Aominecchi?"
Aomine sat down putting his bags by his legs. "Well, he's just sitting in the bed. I'd expected to see him up and walking around or at least arguing to get out of bed." Kagami looked down. "Don't worry man. As soon as your shitty legs stop being so shitty, we'll play a one-on-one. You and me."
"Right…but stop calling my legs shitty. It's actually breaking my motivation."
Aomine just laughed.
They all started talking about their basketball skills when Kuroko was suddenly brought into the conversation by good ol' clueless Kise. "You and Kuroko went to Seiren basketball club. Right Kuroko?" Kuroko nodded. "But he quit."
"Why's that?" Himuro asked.
Everyone looked at Kuroko even Kagami. These basketball idiots. "I just…I didn't…"
"Every time he played he couldn't stop thinking about you. You wouldn't even hang out with me Kurokocchi…" Kise pouted completely unaware of the secrets he just revealed. Kagami cleared his throat.
"Excuse me, there should only be two visiters at a these hours."
They all turned to the nurse. Aomine and Kise stood up. "We'll head off. At least we'll make it for the end of basketball practice." Aomine swung his bag over his shoulders.
Kise shook his head. "I'd rather not get a knuckle sandwich. Can you take me to Burger King? I'm pretty hungry."
"Well, you'll pay for yourself." The two of them looked at Kuroko and then at Himuro with a 'look'.
Himuro caught on. "Burger King sounds good. I'm in." He put on his coat.
"See ya, Kagami."
"Bye Kagamicchi."
"See ya bro."
The three of them left red and blue completely clueless. "So er-" Kagami started but was cut off.
"I'll go as well. Sorry."
"Just wait a sec." Kagami sighed. He sort of knows what Kuroko must be feeling. He felt bad, but not that bad…just bad enough to stop Kuroko leaving and get him to talk. "I'd really like for us to be friends. So can you stop leaving so abruptly every time?"
Kuroko nodded and sat down. "I'm sorry."
Kagami rolled his eyes. How did he ever deal with this guy when they were together? "First friend condition: Stop apologising." Kuroko was about to apologise but stopped when Kagami hit him with a pillow. "I'll think of more conditions when I get more food in my stomach."
Kuroko smiled. "How's the food?"
"Not enough." Kagami scoffed. They should consider the appetite of a growing male. "How are you in basketball? Good? Ace?"
Kuroko fiddled with his hands. " You were the ace." You were my ace is what Kuroko wanted to say.
Kagami stroked his imaginary beard. "Well, that makes sense. What about you though?"
"My role in basketball is really to support the ace. I was only great because you were great."
"Well, that isn't useful for the rest of the team. You shouldn't have quit."
"I just…you liked basketball so much and now you're here. I couldn't keep playing. It just…didn't feel right." Kuroko admitted.
"Friend condition number 2: you get back on the basketball club. Stop thinking about what's happened. Basketball is my life and I'd appreciate if you didn't take it lightly. Carry on my legacy for me. But I'll take it back when I get better."
'Carry on my legacy for me' Kuroko stayed in silence for a while. "Kagami-kun…that was…quite lame. I'm shocked."
"Waah?! I was serious!" Kagami stopped raging as Kuroko's laugh filled the room. He watched on in awe as once again everything about Kuroko seemed to brighten up. He caused that and he was strangely proud about it. He smiled when Kuroko's belly rumbled. "Get going you're belly wished it was somewhere else."
"Sor- I mean…my bad?"
"Good enough." Kagami grinned. He watched Kuroko get up and shrug on his bag.
"Can I come tomorrow?"
Kagami nodded. "You can come and give me courage before or after my therapy session. Up to you."
"I'll come after basketball practice." Kuroko smiled.
"Good to know the second condition is being met." He waved and watched Kuroko walk out.
Yeah, he had to admit, he was sort of…kind of…in a way…looking at Kuroko's ass.
"Ah, fuck."
"You can say that again you naughty boy." The old lady from across him called out.
Kagami closed his eyes trying to hold back the need to puke.
Not sure where i'm going with Kagami. first he's like 'no homo' then he's like 'oh looky here. Kuroko ass.' *facepalm* i really don't know guys!