Shirou-kun:Hello minna-san -bows-. This is the first fanfiction I've written. I know the last chapter was rather confusing and I made corrections here and there. In this chapter is will tell you why Tetsuki and Tatsuya didn't recognize each other when they met. Please enjoy this update.

They were in Japan at last. They stopped by Maji Burger for lunch before they reached Kuroko's house. Tetsuki happily drank her milkshake on their way home. Tetsuki was glad that nobody had broken in her house(mansion) while she was gone. She started cleaning the dust here and there while Himuro and Kagami were unpacking their stuff in their given room. When she had finished cleaning and unpacking she threw herself on the sofa in the living room. Kagami smiled while he went to the kitchen to prepare dinner and Himuro sat down beside Tetsuki and stroke her hair with his long slender fingers. Kuroko grinned happily and lifted her head to lay it back down on Himuro's lap.

"Kuroko, don't fall asleep! We are having dinner soon," Kagami stated.

She only nodded half heartedly as a response until she felt a sudden pain on her forehead. She quickly sat up and looked at Himuro who had flicked at her forehead. She forms a small pout on her lips while rubbing her forehead. Himuro could only chuckle at the sight of her cousin pouting which was completely adorable.

"You can't sleep just yet. Oh! Tetsuki, you have to go to your school tomorrow right? We have to pick up your applications," he reminded her.

Tetsuki reluctantly nodded. She really didn't want to go because she would be facing them. How would she react when she saw one of them or all of them? She wasn't ready yet. Himuro sensed her insecurities and hugged her while giving a light peck on her forehead.

"Don't worry, little duck. I'll go with you," he assured her. Tetsuki pouted at the nickname her beloved cousin gave her but she secretly liked it because it felt special. She shortly smiled and nodded as her response and hugged him back. She knew she was being spoiled by Himuro but she didn't care. She remembered the moment she woke up from her coma-state, Himuro was right beside her and he immediately started spoiling her. They had few chats over the phone but they had never met because he lived overseas while she didn't leave Japan because she feared the airplane might explode any moment. Himuro never thought that his little baby cousin would be this adorable and beautiful. Her hair passed her shoulder and her bangs long enough to be tucked behind her ear while her pale face would show off her rosy lips. After they ate dinner, they went to their room and slept wondering what would bring tomorrow.

Tetsuki reluctantly woke up and looked at the clock. It was 11:30 a.m. She panicked and ran to her closet and pulled out her sleeveless light blue one-piece dress out and a blue ribbon that would go around her waist. She slammed the closet shut and ran to her bathroom and changed. She looked at herself in the mirror so see a terrible disorganized hair but she found it very "fancy" so she shrugged it off and grabbed her brown leather pouch before leaving her room. She hurried down stairs. Himuro was ready and had already eaten while Kagami set down the food for Tetsuki on the table.

"Good morning, little duck," Himuro greeted happily as he gave her a peck on her cheek.

"Morning Kuroko," Kagami said and ruffled her bed hair making it worse. Tetsuki brought out a small note-pad out of her and looked for a page. When she finally found it she showed it to the two men in front of her.

"Good morning," it was written. She smiled and gave both Kagami and Himuro a tight hug. They fondly smiled at her and hugged her back.

She takes a sit and starts eating while Himuro moves behind her and tames her crazy bed hair. By the time she was done with her food Himuro had tamed and braided her hair on the side. She was pleased with the work and smiled at him. Himuro takes her hand and pulls her out of the house. "We'll be leaving!" Himuro announced their departure.

"Be safe!" Kagami answered.

Tetsuki was feeling very conflicted. She didn't feel ready but with Himuro by her side, she hoped she could go through it. Himuro noticed her discomfort and how troubled she was but he kept on pulling her with a big smile on his face. They arrived in front of the school and they were heading to the principal's office. Tetsuki noticed girls screaming when they reached the 3rd floor. Her stomach started to feel sick, feeling something bad would happen. She started walking faster to avoid what was coming but the screaming was getting near.

"Tetsuki! She heard her name. She turned around to see Himuro reaching for her but suddenly felt a heavy weight crash onto her while she got her head slammed onto the wall. She felt dizzy and slumped down the cold floor trying to regain focus.

"I'm sorry I'm sorry! Are yo-… KUROKO-CCHI?!"

Himuro hurried down beside Tetsuki and helped her stand. She unconsciously gave a cold glare at Kise. Kise flinched and noticed how empty her cold eyes were.

"It seems that it will leave a bruise," Himuro said worriedly and he brushed Tetsuki's long bangs and tucked them behind her ear. He inspected the red spot on her forehead a little longer before he leaned in and kissed it as if it would go away instantly. Kise was stunned at how Tetsuki allowed this raven haired guy be so affectionate. The girls (Kise's fans and who pushed Kise with an incredible force towards Tetsuki was invisible at the time) who were watching squeeled at Himuro's action.

"Is he a model?"

"I think he is!"

"He is so hot!"

"Let's take a picture!"

"But he looks taken…"

"Yeah… She is so lucky to have him as a boyfriend!"

Boyfriend? Kise thought. Himuro glanced at Kise and smirked at him before guiding Tetsuki away. Kise suddenly felt annoyed at the smirk. Was he looking down on him? Was he making fun of him?

As they were walking to the Principal's office, Tetsuki tugged on Himuro's shirt.

"What's wrong? Does your forehead hurt a lot? I can give you another kiss."

She shook her head and took her cellphone out and typed. "Are you okay?"

"Of course I'm okay! You should worry more about yourself!"

Tetsuki looked closely and later typed, "Your eyes aren't smiling you know."

"As expected from my little duck." Tetsuki smiled and then pulled Himuro to enter the office.

Kise ran into the basketball gym.

"Minna!"

A green haired had scored and turned around to push his glasses up. Midorima Shintarou.

"What is it, Kise?"

A bluenette stopped drinking from his bottle of water and glared. Aomine Daiki.

"You're so noisy! Can't you shut up for once, Kise?!"

"So mean!"

A tall man with purple hair was sitting on the bench quietly eating his snacks. Murasakibara Atsushi.

"Ryouta, keep your voice down." A dangerous cold voice rose silencing everyone. Akashi Seijuuro.

"But Akashicchi! I saw her! Kurokocchi!"

Everyone's ears perked up. Akashi's widened his eyes and quickly narrowed it. "Where is she?"

"She went to the principal's office, I think."

Akashi immediately made his way to the office. He wouldn't let her go a second time.

"Tetsuki…"

Akashi slammed opened the door and saw the principal look up from his papers.

"What's wrong, Seijuuro-kun?"

"Uncle, where is Tetsuki?"

The principal silently looked at Akashi and finally stood up. He walked near the window and looked out. He spoke without looking back at Akashi, "she is about to leave the school ground." Akashi ran to the window where the principal was standing. He saw Tetsuki slightly smiling at a raven haired guy though her eyes showed a glint of emptiness but Akashi still felt jealous and anger rise in him. He slammed his fist onto the window and as a result it shattered.

"TETSUKI!" he roared.

Tetsuki flinched and turned her head to the owner of the voice. She saw the red-head frowning and his hand was clenching on the broken window as blood was streaming out. The principal stood beside him unsurprised as if he had predicted this to happen. Her eyes became cold and completely empty and they pierced straight into Akashi's burning eyes. Suddenly the raven haired guy turned her around and pulled her into a tight hug. Akashi could feel his anger overflow. How dare he touch her! How dare he touch someone who belongs especially to him! Who is he? He thought. Later the guy pulled her away.

"You should get that hand of yours checked in the hospital," the principal recommended before sitting on his sit and looked at his papers. "Pay for the broken window too."

Tetsuki's heart was pounding hard. She didn't expect to meet him so soon. She heart was squeezing tightly and she felt it sink into a deep darkness. All she could think about was, "He really isn't Akashi-kun… Or maybe he is?" She doubted herself. She deeply missed the ruby eyes.

"Would you like a vanilla milkshake? I'm sure it has been a while that haven't had one!" Himuro said to lightened the mood. Tetsuki brought out her cell phone.

"Hai, thanks Muro-kun," she smiled, "But you should stop spoiling me, we already bought one yesterday."

"I can't help it! You're too cute, little duck. Just let me spoil you to my heart's content," Himuro said with a genuine smile as he looked at Tetsuki lovingly.

Tetsuki pouted but hugged her cousin.

After they got their drinks, they went home only to be scolded by Kagami about how Tetsuki was not allowed to drink her favorite drink before dinner.

Akashi was in the gym staring at the space. He couldn't take off the image of the raven. Kise sighed as he remembered how the raven had kissed Tetsuki's forehead. Aomine was silent while bouncing the ball. Midorima fixed the bandage around his fingers. Murasakibara kept eating without caring the tension around the room.

"Ryouta."

"Yes, Akashicchi?"

"You saw that guy right?"

"The raven? Yes I did-ssu."

"Oh, you mean that tall guy with a mole under his right eye and was beside Kuroko?" Midorima intervine.

"He introduced himself as Himuro Tatsuya-nodayo not that I care."

"How did you get to know him-ssu?" Kise asked with curiosity.

"I went to look for Akashi-nanodayo and I saw them coming out of the school. Kuroko looked at me, no most likely glared at me as I called for her but that's all she did and Himuro stepped in and introduced himself."

"Himuro Tatsuya did?"

"Yes. Kuroko refused to speak to me and he said that they were on their way to enjoy their date so I shouldn't bother her-nanodayo," he added as he pushed his glasses up.

"Ah? Date? Tetsu wouldn't date," snapped Aomine.

"That's right… Maybe Mido-chin heard wrong," finally spoke Murasakibara as he accused.

"I heard right-nanodayo! Don't compare me with you deaf fools!" Midorima snapped back.

"What did you say, Megane!?"

"I'm not a fool… I'll crush you, Mido-chin."

"Silence."

Everyone zipped their mouth. They turned their heads and waited for Akashi to continue.

"I've heard from uncle that Tetsuki applied for Seirin."

"What?! Kuroko-cchi already decided-ssu?!"

"Why would she go to a no name school-nanodayo? I don't really know what she is thinking, not that I care."

"Kuro-chin should come with me~ We can share snacks like before~."

"No way Tetsu is going with you, stupid."

"I'm not stupid. Mine-chin is just retarded."

"Ah? What did you say?"

"Kuroko-cchi would come with me! That's for sure!"

"Shut up Kise! You're annoying as hell!"

After watching their interaction Akashi slowly interrupted and said, "I don't think she will follow any of us but that's not what we should be concerning about. We should be wondering why she left us and decided to go to a school that had merely started two years ago."

"Hmm… I wonder if Kuro-chin will attend the graduation ceremony this week…"

There was another long intense silence. Everybody secretly hoped the petite girl would come. Akashi suddenly remembered what Midorima had told him before and asked, "Shintarou, you said that she refused to talk?"

"Yes, is there something wrong-nanodayo?"

Akashi thought it was weird before no matter how much she disliked a person she would still be polite and greet him or her… Has she changed over the time she disappeared or there was something Akashi personally didn't know. Whatever it was, Akashi was going to discover it.

Shirou-kun: Rio-nee-san and I won't be able to update next week because of exams. We would like you review on both of our stories. The more reviews we get the more motivated we are. -bows- Thanks for reading again. I hope you enjoyed this update. Please review, favorite and follow. Thanks. -bows-