A/N: Hello. I'll apologize that his update is short but please do enjoy it. I wanted to update as soon as possible and today I had the time.

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Tatsuya could feel that something was wrong when he woke up. He just point what was wrong but it was his instincts saying that he shouldn't let Tetsuki go out and usually his instincts were right. He had to go out and buy some groceries while Kagami was busy with house chores and would go out to play in the basketball court near the playground. He knew Tetsuki was going out as well to walk Nigou. Tatsuya quickly gave a call to Takao.

"What do you want?" she said grumbling.

"Keep Tetsuki accompany and drag her around everywhere," he stated and hung up. He could feel someone cursing under their breath. He chuckled and headed downstairs. He wasn't sure why he had to call Takao when he could just tell Tetsuki to stay home. He imagines himself telling Tetsuki to stay home and thinks of possibilities that would happen.

Tetsuki would ignore him for restricting her from going out.

Tetsuki would go out anyway when he is out of the house.

Tetsuki would pout adorably for the rest of the day.

He actually didn't mind #3 but he would bleed to death. Tatsuya heard footsteps signaling that his cute petite cousin was awake. He really wished Tetsuki wouldn't go out. Tatsuya started to get breakfast ready waiting for Tetsuki to come down.

Tetsuki got ready to go out. She really wanted to do buy some new clothes. She opened her phone to check is there were any messages from Takao. It's been 2 weeks and just 4 days ago Takao got confessed by Midorima using Oha-Asa. Tetsuki smiled to herself. Kise was back and so was Midorima. Satisfied with what she was wearing, Tetsuki headed downstairs. Her beloved cousin was waiting for her.

Tatsuya was watched Tetsuki take a sit and started enjoying her breakfast. When she was done she quickly hugged him and was about to leave but Tatsuya tugged her arm. She quickly lost balance and fell into his arms.

"Can you just stay home?" Tatsuya whispered. Tetsuki could hear how worry he was through his voice but she really wanted to go out today. Tetsuki felt her heart pound but she quickly dismissed it. She shook her head. Tatsuya sighed and let her go.

"Okay, text me if you get into any trouble." Tetsuki smiled and nodded as she left. Himuro crossed his arms around his chest as he leaned onto the wall. Sigh… He really didn't want her to go. Kagami was out in the court playing basketball so he had the whole house to himself with nothing to do and his gut feeling wasn't making it any better.

"… It wouldn't hurt to follow right?" Himuro murmured absent mindedly. He realized what he had just said and it was such a GREAT IDEA.

Why didn't I think of it before? Himuro quickly got himself ready and went out to "follow" his sweet cousin and ditched his grocery shopping job.

Himuro was about a meter and half away from Tetsuki. Tetsuki seemed to enjoy herself until Himuro saw quick shadow that had tackled Tetsuki.

An insect is touching Tetsuki! He panicked and was ready to take action to separate the pest away from Tetsuki.

"Tet-chan~!" Oh Himuro knew that voice.

"Stop running-nanodayo!" quickly followed. The vegetable guy came as well?! Tetsuki seemed confused.

"Oh! Shin-chan and I were having a date until I noticed you! Well, it was Shin-chan who wanted to new clothes and wanted some of my help!" Before Takao could continue Midorima interrupted with "That's not true!" but it was quickly dismissed and Takao continued with, "but since Tetsuki has better taste of fashion, Tetsuki should help me." Tetsuki was shaking her head. She didn't want to be the third wheel but Takao had completely ignored her. She wouldn't waste the opportunity she got. She always wanted to spend the whole day with Tetsuki but Himuro was always there.

Tatsuya sighed, relieved that Takao had finally found her. Now he had to deal with his gut feeling. He quickly scanned the area and caught a glimpse of red. He wanted to go after it but his instincts said different. It told him to turn around and leave but who knew what the red head bastard could do to Tetsuki. He ignored his instincts and ran after the red head. He saw the person he was chasing for walk out of the mall which he followed. He stopped at the entrance and scanned the area and the said man turn a right where it guided to the children's playground. He quickly ran after him and entered the playground only to see no one there. Tatsuya frantically looked around.

"Are you looking for me?" Himuro flinched and quickly turned around to find the person he was looking for.

"Akashi Seijuro…" Himuro muttered under his breath. "What are you doing here?" Tatsuya didn't like the feeling the aura Akashi was emitting. Akashi stood tall and threateningly. He looked straight into Tatsuya's eyes knowingly, as if he knew something. Tatsuya felt his stomach turn but he won't back down.

"Himuro Tatsuya, I believe you should pack your things and go back to America," Akashi stated with a smirk. Tatsuya was alarmed. The bastard had gone and research about him.

"And why should I do that?" Akashi's smile widened.

Bad feeling. Bad vibes… Himuro thought.

"You don't want me to reveal your little secret to Tetsuki, do you?" Himuro's eyes widened.

"Yes, I know your secret. You… You dare to call yourself her cousin yet yo-."

"Shut up!" Himuro cut him off.

"Tetsuki will be really shocked. She would be more broken because of the lies you told her! Because of what you MADE her BELIEVE!" Akashi pressed on.

"No! Shut up! Te… Tetsuki will understand. She will," Himuro pressed but it was more like a reassurance for himself. Tetsuki wouldn't hate him if he told the truth… right? Tetsuki wouldn't be more broken… right?

"You deceived her. You're just like me, like us! You're no different! You're going to hurt her as well." Akashi's words were really convincing. Tatsuya couldn't help but feel like Akashi was telling the truth. Tetsuki would hate him for deceiving her. Tetsuki would throw him out of her life. He was just as horrible as the Generation of Miracles. He felt his body shake at the thought. He didn't want that. He didn't want Tetsuki to hate him. He loved Tetsuki for God's sakes!

"Don't compare him with you idiots," a new voice arose. Both Akashi's and Tatsuya's eyes flipped to see Kagami walking towards Himuro.

"Taiga…" Himuro felt glad that someone was there.

"You keep out of this conversation. It had nothing to do with you," Akashi grunted. Kagami shrugged and looked at Tatsuya with rage.

"Tatsuya, I thought you were going to tell her. Why are you cowering now?"

"She is just going to reject your existence," commented Akashi.

Yeah… She will hate me for deceiving her… Tatsuya thought as he stared at the floor.

"Do you really think so, Tatsuya?" Tatsuya looked at Kagami's eyes. It was pity through his eyes. Why pity?

"I really feel sorry for Kuroko for having an untrustworthy cousin."

Himuro was speechless. He could only mutter a small whisper of, "… what?"

Kagami shrugged. "I'm saying that if you keep hiding it, it will only hurt her more. You know that too. Don't be an idiot."

Himuro calmed himself down. Yeah, it was true. He would only hurt Tetsuki more by hiding it and he did decide to tell her. Why was he cowering over Akashi? Tatsuya chuckled. He really was ridiculous. There was nothing to worry about and knowing Tetsuki… She would accept him one way or another.

"What are you laughing about?" Akashi felt conflicted. His plan to get rid of the raven was ruined now. Wasn't the secret enough to break Tetsuki and Himuro apart?

"Sorry, I just realized that I was being ridiculous. Poor you who don't know Tetsuki well," Tatsuya said as he pocketed his phone out and started typing something until he shoved it back into his pocket.

"What was that?" Akashi's voice rose threateningly. He didn't know Tetsuki? He didn't know HIS own Tetsuki!? What joke!

"Tetsuki… She would never hate me like how she never hated you guys. She is always so forgiving."

"Then why does she refuse to meet me? It's obvious she hates me!"

Himuro only shook his head. "It's because she is afraid that you will hate her."

"Me? Hate her that wouldn't happe-"

"Himuro-san~! We are here!"

Takao was dragging Tetsuki while Midorima is holding all the bags. They stopped at the sudden chilling atmosphere. Tetsuki looked around and her eyes widened to see Akashi. Akashi's eyes softened. He started walking toward his beloved Tetsuki but was stopped because Tatsuya quickly got there and took hold of both of Tetsuki's hands.

"Tetsuki, I have something to tell you." Tetsuki finally broke eye contact with Akashi and shifted her eyes to meet Tatsuya's as she heard his sincere voice. From the look of his eyes, it was extremely important. It was important enough that she had to know. Tetsuki patiently waited.

He really isn't going to tell is he? Akashi thought.

Tatsuya took a deep breath, closing his eyes to relax his tense body. He looked back at Tetsuki who was patiently waiting. He gave her a small smile but it was easy for Tetsuki to know that Tatsuya was worried and nervous.

"Hey little duck, I'm in love with you," he said while wrapping his arms around her waist and bring her close to his body as he hugged her.

Tetsuki's eyes widened. She felt her cheek hot.

"Also, I'm not really your cousin by blood."

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