Disclaimer: Kuroko no Basuke and its characters belong to their rightful owner, Tadatoshi Fujimaki. I only own the fan fictions and the oc characters.

Author's Note: Hey guys! I'm sorry again for taking my time with this chapter! I had annoying distractions these two days. But all is good as this chapter turned out longer than I expected it to be. I hope you guys enjoy reading this!

Aomine Daiki's P.O.V.

When he asked if he could make me a bento and I agreed to it, he made the cutest happy face I've ever seen. That moment, he looked too freakin' adorable. I couldn't help but ruffle that light brown short messy hair of his.

I never noticed how cute he was before. I guess I was too busy enjoying the power of being able to bully him. It's not my fault. I mean … his reactions are the best. He makes me want to bully him more each time.

While I was still lost in thoughts, my eyes found their way to his wide hazel colored eyes … even his eyes are too cute to resist.

Why the hell am I noticing him now?

I was interrupted from my thoughts when I felt his hand grab mine and started guiding it till it reached his face.

"I love you … Daiki"

My eyes widened. He always does this … he keeps attacking me with the word 'I love you' all the time, and it gets to me every single damned freakin time! He scratched the back of his head and grinned. "So I'll go now- I mean, see you tomorrow! Goodnight …" he smiled and turned to walk away.

I know his feelings well. And I know that I'm starting to feel something for him. Okay, I admit it. I really started falling for him. But … it's not like I can say it! I've never even been in that sort of situation!

Should I give him a hint … or something? I hesitated but called out to him.

"Rei!"

He turned around with a blushing face. "Y-Yeah?"

...

I can't say anything after all …

"No, its nothing. Goodnight." He frowned then nodded. He left right after that. I guess I'll talk to him about it tomorrow. Arghhh! I've never had to think this deeply about anything before!

Love is annoying!

I decided to stop thinking for now and went back home. I'll deal with this crap tomorrow. I yawned. Man, I'm so sleepy …

Kurosaki Rei's P.O.V.

It really bothered me! Why did he start acting weird? What did he mean by 'No its nothing' I was pretty sure he had something in mind after being so lost in thoughts. I snapped out of my thoughts when I realized there was a tall figure standing next to me.

"Who's the lovely person you're thinkin' so much about to the point that you didn't notice me standing here, Rei-chin~"

I shivered when I heard that voice. I turned to take a closer look at the figure.

That black spiked hair, those piercing reddish-brown eyes, and that cold grin … it was definitely him.

"K-Kei…?" I stuttered.

He smirked "Awww~ You remembered me. I'm so glad, I missed you so much this whole time, Rei-chinnnn~" He spoke with sarcasm. When I first confessed to Daiki and was rejected by him, I cried for the first time in 4 years.

4 years ago, my life was a living hell because of the man standing in front of me right now, Yanagi Keisuke.

Why is he here? How did he find me? My hands were shaking. "Rei-chin, didn't you miss me?" Stop speaking with mockery. "Hey, answer me!" I flinched when he raised his voice. "I-I have to … go. It was … nice seeing you again. B-Bye." My voice was shaking. I tried to escape as fast as possible but his hand took hold of my wrist in a split second.

"Where do you think you're going? You're so rude Rei-chin, you hurt my feelings!" He tightened his grip. "S-Stop talking to me that way …" He eyed me. "What way?" I lowered my eyes. "You're mocking me." He chuckled.

"You haven't changed at all! Ahhh~ how I missed this! Messing with you always entertained me. School was so much fun for me back then, but you suddenly disappeared and moved away. Do you know how sad I was? I almost cried!"

Yeah. That's how he is, an utter cold-hearted bully who enjoys wrecking my life just for his amusement. I pulled my hand away from his grip. "I have to go, so … later." This time, I managed to escape and started running away as fast as I could. I ran till I finally reached home. I shut the door behind me and made sure to lock it.

"Rei? You're late! What took you so long?" I sighed. "Sorry mom, I went to a friend's house." She gasped. "Really? That's rare! You never go to a friend's house! Not ever since Keisuke anyways." I shivered when I heard the name. "Y-Yeah … Anyways I'm going to sleep." She frowned. "No dinner?" I shook my head. "I had it at my friend's house. Goodnight mom." She smiled and hugged me. "Sweet dreams my cute Rei~"

I went to my room, shut the door and went to lie down on my bed. I still can't believe that I ran into him. Why did he show up now? What does he want?

[Flashback]

"Really? That's rare! You never go to a friend's house! Not ever since Keisuke anyways."

[Flashback end]

Keisuke, my friend? Yeah right. If only you knew, mom. While I was lost in thoughts, I somehow drifted off to sleep.

[Next Morning]

I got up late and hurried to class, crap … I was thinking too much yesterday that I fell asleep late! Thankfully, I made it in time. I took a seat and waited for the teacher to start class. He started with a greeting "Good morning students. Today, we have a new transfer student." That got everyone's attention.

A transfer student...? That's interesting.

The teacher called the student to come in.

"Class, welcome our new transfer student, Yanagi Keisuke."

My eyes widened when I heard the name. You're kidding … right? I watched as the transfer student entered the class and made his way and stood next to the teacher. It's him … Definitely … him.

"It's nice meeting everyone! I hope we become good friends in the future!"

He's definitely acting. That fake smile of his is obvious!

"Kyaa~ He's so handsome~ don't you think?" The girl behind me whispered to her friend. "Yes! He looks like a handsome prince, a gentleman!" Her friend replied.

Handsome? Prince? Gentleman?

Are they kidding me? "Yanagi-Kun, there's an empty seat on the end of the corner next to Kurosaki-kun, please take a seat." The teacher pointed his finger at me when he spoke.

Oh no, anything but that! Of all students, he sits next to me?!

He eyed me as he started making his way to the seat next to me and sat down. He stared at me and chuckled.

"Aren't you going to greet me, Rei-chin?" I pretended I couldn't hear him. I was avoiding eye contact with him. Suddenly, I felt hand reach out to my shoulder. He turned me to face him and spoke again.

"Don't ignore me Rei-chin, you're hurting my feelings." I grit my teeth and looked away. "H-How did you find me?" He grinned.

"Did you think you could run away, Rei-chin? Well, that's too bad, I'm back. Please treat me well, classmate."

My hands were shaking again. I didn't know what to think anymore. For now, I'll do whatever I can to avoid him.

When lunch break started I immediately got up and started walking to the rooftop.

I want to see Daiki … if he's with me then everything will be fine.

Everything will be fine.

I was about to open the door that leads to the rooftop but tripped over something and fell flat on my face. "Why are you in a hurry? Shouldn't you be kind and show me around the school since I'm new, classmate?"

That bastard, he tripped me with his foot! He chuckled. I glared at him. "Aww~ I'm sorry. Were you hurt? Here, let me help you up!" He extended his hand. I hesitated but took it. If I didn't, he would make things worse. "So, will you show me around now?" He said with a grin.

How I wish I could wipe that grin off of his face! "I'll take that as a yes. Now, let's go." I took another look at the door that leads to the rooftop.

If only I could reach that door and open it to see you right now.

Aomine Daiki's P.O.V.

Where the hell is that idiot?! Wasn't he supposed to get me my food? Didn't he say that he'd be making me a bento? Did he get sick or something? …

I'll go to his class and check. He better have a good excuse or I'll beat him into a pulp!

I walked until I reached his class and took a look. He's not in class. I'll ask someone. I found a random guy and asked him. "Oi, where's Rei?" He raised an eyebrow. "Oh, you mean Kurosaki? I just saw him walk to the cafeteria with Yanagi."

He what? That bastard. So he ditched me after all. Wait, who's Yanagi? I only saw him hang out with that double date freak 'Hirato' or was it 'Hirota'? Anyways I asked again. "Who the hell is Yanagi?" He scratched the back of his head.

"Yanagi Keisuke, he transferred today. For some reason, he seemed to become close friends with Kurosaki right off the bat." Th-that bastard. A vein popped on my head. He ditched me for a transfer student?

Close friends my ass.

Ha! I'm gonna find him and kick his butt. I stomped through the hallway while looking for him.

Kurosaki's P.O.V.

After I showed him around the school, we headed to the cafeteria to have lunch.

Eh?

Lunch … oh no! I forgot to make a bento for Daiki! It's this bastard's entire fault! "What the hell are you glaring at me for?" He looked at me with a cold glare.

"There's something that's been bothering me since I saw you, Rei-chin."

I felt my hands shaking again. "You've been day dreaming too much since I saw you. So … tell me." I waited for him to continue.

"Who is it?"

I looked at him in confusion. "Sorry?" He chuckled. "Don't pretend to be stupid. Who is it that you're thinking about so much, Rei-chin?" My eyes widened.

No.

No.

He put an arm around my neck. "Is it someone special?" I stayed quiet. "Even if you don't tell me, I'll find out."

Damn it.

"And when I do, I'll make sure to destroy your ties with that person. You know that I can do it, right?" I was completely shaking with fear at the moment. If it's him … he can do it. He can definitely destroy my relationship with Daiki … I felt tears well up in my eyes.

"Hehhhh~ You're actually crying? Is this person that important to you?"

I rubbed my eyes. "I'll do anything … so please don't …" He laughed. "Ahh~ how cute. As long as you do whatever I tell you, then I won't interfere. It's a promise~" He grinned coldly.

I hate him.

I hate him.

I hate him.

"Let's go back to class for now." I nodded. On the way to the class, I stood still when I saw Daiki standing at the opposite side of the hall. I was too shocked to think. What do I do?

I … want to go talk to him.

But if I do, Keisuke will notice.

I … have to avoid him for now- CRAP! We made eye contact!

I looked away immediately and started freaking out when Daiki was approaching us.

"Come on Kurosaki-Kun, Yanagi-Kun, class is starting." The teacher came out of nowhere and dragged us in to class.

I let out a sigh of relief. That was close. This sucks … I really miss Daiki … I was deep in thoughts but was interrupted when a classmate who was sitting in front of Keisuke turned his way and whispered something. Whatever it was, it didn't sound good. Because a huge grin appeared on that smug face of Keisuke. He stared at me and smirked. He's definitely up to something!

I couldn't take seeing him right now so I pretended that I needed to go to the bathroom. As I entered the bathroom, I washed my face to cool myself down a bit. I closed my eyes and rubbed them for a second. When I opened them I froze.

On the mirror in front of me, was the reflection of Daiki standing behind me. "D-Dai…" I turned around and flinched when he shot a glare at me. "What the freakin hell? Explain what just happened back there." I frowned. What am I supposed to tell him? I'll just play stupid or something. "S-Sorry, I don't get what you mean." He grit his teeth.

"Are you serious? You didn't show up at the rooftop, and when I saw you just now, we definitely made eye contact, but you looked away after that. What's your freakin problem?"

I really don't know what to tell him. I can't tell him about Keisuke! I'll try to avoid him for now. "Umm … I have class, I have to go for now. I'll see you la-" I was interrupted when he shoved me to the wall and reached his arms to the wall with me in between, leaving me no escape.

"That's enough of your plan of avoiding me all day! Now, spit it out. Who the hell is this Yanagi guy?! And what is he to you, Rei?"

My eyes widened. H-How does he know about Keisuke? He grabbed me from the collar. "Answer me!" I shut my eyes. "I … I'm sorry, I have to go!" With that, I pushed him off of me and ran back to class. I can't tell him about Keisuke. If I do, then he'll definitely approach him.

After classes were over, I got up with all the students and tried to escape in between them without Keisuke noticing, but I failed when he grabbed my shirt.

"Reeeiii-chin~ how mean of you. How can you leave without saying anything?"

I lowered my eyes. Damn it! When can I escape from this guy?!

"By the way~ I heard something interesting! So I wanted to ask you about it" I sighed. "Just tell me already. I have to get home soon." He smirked.

"Hmmm … say Rei-chin~ what does the name Aomine Daiki mean to you?"

My eyes widened, face flushed, and I started shivering all over. I couldn't move at all. How did he know? Why does he know his name? My thoughts interrupted with his evil chuckle.

"Awww~ so he's the special one. I told you I'd find out, didn't I?"

No.

"It's not him! W-Why are you so sure? Stop making random suggestions!" He grinned. "You're asking why I'm so sure? Hah! It's written all over your face. You're too obvious, Rei-chin." I was honestly freaking out.

"Y-You said … you wouldn't do anything." My voice was shaking. I was afraid of what he'd do now that he knows. He ruffled my hair.

"I know. I promised you didn't I? … That is, as long as you do everything I tell you to, of course."

I was surprised. When he said it just now, he sounded honest, about the promise I mean. But I ignored that thought. It's Yanagi Keisuke after all.

"C-Can I go now?" He shook his head. "But I have to." He smiled. "I don't care." Of course you don't. "I want you to do something for me." I looked at him with nervousness. This definitely won't be good. I waited for him to continue. He pointed at a watch that was located on a random table. Someone probably forgot to take it before they left. "That watch." Please don't tell me he's going to ask me to do that. "W-What about it?" He chuckled.

"Steal it."

I shivered. Even though I knew what he was going to ask me to do … bastard. "P-Please, anything but stealing …" He glared at me. "Do it or I'll make sure you regret it." I immediately walked to the table and hesitated, but eventually took the watch. He grinned. "Good, now keep it with you until I ask you to get rid of it." I frowned.

"You're free to go now. See you tomorrow Rei-chin" He waved his hand and walked out of class.

I don't feel good about this. He definitely has something up his sleeve … I don't want to keep the watch.

But if I don't, he'll …

I sighed and left as well. I'll just go home.

While walking, I was thinking deeply, about Daiki. I don't know how to face him anymore. If I see him again, he'll definitely ask about Keisuke. He won't let it go until I tell him. And if Keisuke sees me talking to Daiki, he'll definitely snap … He'll do anything to ruin my relationships with other people.

It's like he hates me so much that he wants everyone else to hate me as well. I don't know why he hates me. He just started bullying me on the same day we met. I never did anything to piss him off! So, what's his problem? It's like the opposite of love at first sight!

Hate … at first sight?

I sighed. I don't want this. If Keisuke decides to ruin things, he can end up making Daiki hate me. I don't know how he does it, but he definitely can. I'm scared …

"REI!"

I snapped out of my thoughts. Oh no, it's Daiki! I pretended not to hear him and kept walking in a faster pace.

"Stop right there or I'll beat the shit out of you!" I stopped dead in my track.

"Turn the hell around and face me." I frowned and did as he told me.

"Will you explain why you keep avoiding me?" I can't explain it. "It's pissing me off, so tell me right now. Give me one reason, to stop me from punching you!" I flinched when he raised his voice. I stayed quiet and avoided looking into his eyes.

"Did you change your mind?"

I didn't get what he was saying. "Eh?" He continued. "I mean, about liking me. Did you lose interest? I can't really find any other reasonable answer for your actions." My eyes widened.

Why would he think that? I would never lose inter- "Oh, or maybe you started falling for that Yanagi guy? Is that why you're avoiding me?"

I felt like crying. Why would he think that? I would never … even dream about liking anyone else but him.

I only think of him.

I only long for him.

And I only love him.

I would do anything to stay with him.

I don't want to lose him.

But then it hit me. If I can temporarily avoid Daiki until I can do something about Keisuke's unreasonable bullying, then maybe … things won't be as bad as I expect them to.

At least, I can avoid having Daiki end up hating me.

"Was I right?" I lowered my gaze.

"You're half right."

He was taken back. But then let out a smirk. "So you like me but somehow started to have feelings for him or something? That's pathetic." I shook my head.

"No, I don't like him."

He snapped. "Then what is it?! Explain already!" I curled my shaking hands into fists.

"I'm sorry … Aomine-Sempai … I don't like you anymore."

And thats the end of chapter 8! I hope it wasn't too depressing. At least Aomine finally admits his feelings for Rei, right? Well not out loud, but it's still better than nothing! Anyways, I also hope you guys enjoyed reading this! I'll do my best to upload the next chapter tomorrow or the day after! Please favorite, follow, and review!