Disclaimer: Kuroko no Basuke and its characters belong to their rightful owner, Tadatoshi Fujimaki. I only own the fan fictions and oc characters.
Author's Note: Hey guys! I'm sorry I kinda took time to post this chapter. My brain was not functioning at all for 2 days … it was a drag. But I'm finally done with it and here it is, chapter 17! I really hope you guys enjoy reading this! Have fun, see ya!
Kurosaki Rei's P.O.V.
I let out a loud sigh as I lie on bed. I can't believe it … I got an 'almost' confession by Daiki today. Also, he said he would definitely say it one day. So I'll wait … until he says the words 'I love you' to me. I felt my heart skip a beat at that thought.
Oh … I just remembered. Tomorrow is Daiki's birthday! If it weren't for Daiki's mom, I wouldn't have known about it! I felt my face heat up when I remembered what she talked about last night.
[Flashback]
I feel so embarrassed! I told Daiki that I don't mind cuddling, but … I feel too embarrassed about it after all! He told me to wait for him and not sleep … why? … I was interrupted from my thoughts when Daiki's mom entered the room.
"Rei-chaan~" She grinned. "Eh? Where's Daiki-chan?" She raised an eyebrow. "He just went to take a shower." She nodded. "Hey Rei, I want to ask you something." Huh? That's weird. She didn't say Rei-chan … "Sure. What is it auntie?" I wonder what she wants to ask …
"What exactly is your relationship with Daiki?" I flinched. "E-Eh?" She eyed me. "I mean … friends? Daiki never bothered to hang out with anyone besides Satsuki. But somehow, you seem a bit closer than he is with Satsuki. Best friends? … I kind of doubt that, because my son isn't someone who bothers about things like that. In fact, he'd call it stupid. So what's left?" I immediately looked away with nervousness.
"You're lovers."
My eyes widened. "Am I right?" Oh no … if his mom finds out, she'll definitely … hate me. She won't let me talk to Daiki again … She'll- I was interrupted from my thoughts when she called me. "Rei, answer me."
But even so … I …
"I'm sorry auntie …" I felt tears falling from my eyes. "I'm sorry that I like Daiki … don't hate me … but, if it's not Daiki … it can't be anyone else." I flinched when her hand touched my face. She was wiping away my tears … but why? "You idiot, did I say anything to make you cry?" I shook my head. She sighed. "Don't apologize. I'm actually happy."
She's happy?
I tilted my head in confusion. She laughed. "I don't really know why or how it happened, but … Daiki was distancing himself from everyone. It was a miracle that Satuski-chan managed to stay friends with him. These past few days though, I felt that Daiki was a lot easier to approach and talk to than before, it makes me happy to see him express himself more now … I feel like I should be thankful to you." She smiled at me.
"Besides, I don't see that anything's wrong with the way you feel about Daiki. I can tell how much you love him by the way you act around him … it makes me happy to see how loved my son is. No, what I'm trying to say is … Thank you for falling in love with my son."
My eyes widened at her words. S-She thanked me for liking… Daiki. I smiled at her. "So? Who confessed to who first?" She winked at me. I blushed with embarrassment. "I … confessed first." She grinned. "And? When did Daiki tell you how he feels about you?" U-Uhhh … How do I answer that? "H-He said he'll go out … with me."
She raised an eyebrow. "That's not what I asked." I looked away. She sighed. "So that idiot son of mine never said he likes you, huh?" I frowned and shook my head. She paused for a second and grinned. "I have an idea!" I looked at her with confusion. "How often do you tell him that you love him?" I freaked out at her question … W-Why is she asking?! "Just answer!" I blushed and replied. "A few times … E-Every day … I guess."
She laughed. "Good. Daiki is just a stubborn idiot. So … try not telling him that you love him at all for a while. It will definitely bother him! Trust me, I know my son! And if he happens to ask you to say it, tell him that you wont say it until he says it too!"
Oh, that's not a bad idea. Why didn't I think of that too?
"Oh! And by the way Rei-chaan!" I waited for her to continue. "After tomorrow is Daiki-chan's birthday~" No way! His birthday … "So make sure to make him happy!" She winked. I blushed and smiled at her. "I will … thanks for letting me know auntie!" She grinned.
Oh I'll ask her what Daiki likes … I'm not sure what to get him for a birthday gift. I was about to ask her but we were interrupted by Daiki.
[Flashback End]
I let out another sigh. In the end, I didn't get to ask her what Daiki likes … I'm not sure what to get him! I can try asking him what he likes … I'll send him a text message.
Sender: Rei
[Daiki (^_^) So, I was thinking … and I realized that I forgot to ask you … what do you like?]
I sent it! I hope he replies soo- Woah he replied already!
Sender: Daiki
[What the hell kind of a message is that? Why do you want to know anyway?]
Couldn't he just answer my question? I can't just tell him that I want to know what to get him for his birthday gift!
Sender: Rei
[I want to know what Daiki likes and dislikes …]
I hope that convinced him. I waited a few minutes before I received another message.
Sender: Daiki
[Oh okay … I DISLIKE stupid questions, and idiots who ask these stupid questions. As for what I like, no … love, is Mai-chan's magazine collections. Happy now?]
W-WHAT?! That was the most useless reply ever! He called me an idiot and said he likes Mei-chan's magazines! I'm not going to get him an idol's magazine for a birthday gift!
Sender: Rei
[Pervert!]
How dare he tell his lover that he likes a perverted magazine that has photographs of an idol with big b-boobs in it! He's so mean! I snapped out of my thoughts when I received a message.
Sender: Daiki
[Who are you calling a pervert?! You just don't understand the beauty of Mai-chan! I can't blame you though, innocent kids like you wouldn't know shit.]
T-That meanie!
Sender: Rei
[I don't even want to understand! Go enjoy looking at your pervy magazines! I'm going to sleep! Goodnight!]
I got under my blanket and kept my phone under the pillow. I still don't know what I'm supposed to get him. I want to buy him something that would make him happy … Basketball shoes? He probably already has a lot … a necklace? Nah … he wouldn't wear it.
I'm really bad at this- OH! I shot my head up. A scarf! I can knit a scarf for him! A-And since I made it myself, it would be … considered special, right? It's winter now, so he'll definitely be using it! … I just realized that I don't know how to knit. But, mom knows … I'll ask her to teach me now! I got up and went to look for her. She's probably in the kitchen.
Yup, there she is. "Mom!" She stopped washing the dishes and looked at me. "Rei? I thought you were sleeping already." I shook my head. "I couldn't sleep. Umm … I wanted to ask you to help me with something …" She raised an eyebrow.
"What's wrong?" It's so embarrassing. I hope she doesn't start questioning me. "It's my friend's birthday tomorrow. So umm … I was thinking of … knitting a scarf for him. Can you … teach me?" She smiled. "A friend?" There! I knew she would start asking me questions! "Yes it's a f-friend! So please just teach me!" She laughed. "My cute Rei~ I'll teach you, no worries!"
…
A few hours passed while she was teaching me how to knit. I'm not bad at all! I managed to knit a scarf, but it didn't turn out that good. I'm going to knit him a blue scarf this time. I hope it turns out perfect!
I did it … Yes! I managed to knit a perfect blue scarf! I squealed with excitement as I folded the blue scarf and kept it in a bag. I'll write him a birthday card and keep it in the bag too. I hope he likes it!
I checked my phone to see if he replied to my message.
No reply, huh? At least tell me goodnight! Sheesh! I yawned. I'll get to bed and sleep, I feel so tired. I took another glance at the phone. Oh … it's after midnight.
Happy Birthday, Daiki.
It's morning already! I got up and changed to get ready to school. I won't take the birthday gift to school, I'll come back home after school to get it and ask Daiki to meet up somewhere. Uwah~ I can't wait to give it to him …
As soon as I got out of the house, I was surprised to see Daiki standing in front of the doorstep. "Eh? D-Daiki?" What's he doing here? "Yo, idiot." I blushed. "G-Good morning." He yawned. "Come on, let's get to school." I nodded and started walking next to him.
Daiki actually came to walk with me to school … I feel so happy.
"You" I waited for him to continue. "Your message was so annoying last night!" I glared at him. "Your reply was even more annoying!" He smacked me on the head. "OUCH!" He sighed. "Whatever, so … why the sudden interest in what I like?" I blushed.
It's because of your birthday, dummy.
"N-No reason, I just wanted to know." He raised an eyebrow. "Right." We walked the rest of the way in silence. I didn't want to tell him 'Happy Birthday' now.
I want to wish him a happy birthday at a special moment … or something.
Aomine Daiki's P.O.V.
As soon as I got to class, a hyper Satsuki greeted me. "Dai-chan!" I sighed. "What?!" She grinned. "Happy Birthday~" I paused. Birthday? It's my birthday already? "Don't tell me you forgot that it's your birthday again!" I scratched the back of my head. "Whatever, it's not like I care about it or anything." She pouted.
"You're so depressing! Anyways, I already planned something for your birthday today! So don't you dare think of ditching! Got it?" I sighed. "Yeah yeah, whatever you say Satsuki." Tcheh, I don't know why it's a big deal. I never bother to remember stupid things like birthdays.
When it's my birthday, the only people who remind me of it are Mom and Satsuki. I either spend it sleeping at home or with Satsuki since she bugs the shit out of me if I don't go.
Anyways I'll just sleep until its lunch break.
I woke up from the sound of the bell and went to the rooftop directly.
Hmm?
"Daiki"
Rei got to the rooftop before me? That's weird.
I went to where he was and sat next to him. "You're here early." He blushed. "I got your lunch…" I took it from him and smirked. "You're getting better at this. What a good slave you are." He glared at me. "I-I'm not your slave!" I chuckled and ruffled his hair. "Yes you are." He pouted.
As soon as I was done eating, I lied down and placed my head on Rei's lap. "Daiki?" I reached my hand to his neck and grabbed it from behind, and then pulled his face closer. His face was about an inch away from my face.
"Rei" He was freaking out. "Y-Yeah?" I smirked. "Give me a kiss." His eyes widened as his face reddened. Can't he just normally kiss me when I ask him to? I sighed and let him go. "Eh?" he looked at me in confusion.
"Tch, don't 'Eh' me! It's like if I don't kiss you or ask you to kiss me you would never even do it. Anyways, I'm going to sleep. Wake me up when break is over." I shut my eyes in hope of getting some sleep before lunch break is done.
I don't want to tell him it's my birthday. He'll probably make a big deal out of it too …
Huh? My eyes went wide open when I felt lips touch mine.
Rei?
His eyes were tightly shut and his face was as red as a tomato. Heh, my cute Rei. I smirked into the kiss and slipped my tongue in his mouth. His hand was gripping my shirt tightly. I bit his lower lip causing him to moan.
"DAAIII-CHAAAN~"
SHIT!
I pushed Rei back immediately and got up. Did she see us?
"I wanted to tell you about today's pl-" I covered her mouth with my hand. Rei will find out that it's my birthday if she keeps talking. "Let's just go to class. Break will be over in a minute." She nodded. "D-Daiki!" I turned back to face him. "Umm … nothing, I'll see you after school." He lowered his gaze.
"Oh uh … I have something to do after school. I'll call you when I'm done or something, okay?" His eyes widened. "B-But …" I raised an eyebrow. "What?" He frowned. "No, it's nothing. I'll see you later then." He walked away right after that. "Dai-chan! Let's go to class too, we'll be late!" I sighed. "Yeah."
What was wrong with him? Oh, he's probably making a big deal and over thinking things about Satsuki again. Dumb ass. I'll just tell him not to worry about it when I call him later.
Damn it, I want to kiss him again.
Kurosaki Rei's P.O.V.
Classes were finally over. I went back home immediately and threw myself over the couch. What a fail of a plan … I can't believe that he's busy after school. What is he doing anyway? Does he have plans with someone else? Maybe with Momoi-san? But, whatever he has probably won't take long, right?
After a few hours later of doing nothing but stare at the ceiling, I finally decided to get changed and go out for a walk until Daiki gets back home. I can still give him the gift today. So I'll just wait till he's back.
I got out of the house with the birthday gift in my hand and went to the convenience store to buy a warm drink. It's a bit too cold today, probably because I wore a light jacket. I wasn't in the mood to look for something else.
Eh? …
It's snowing. No way! I felt my mood lighten up when it started to snow. I've always loved the snow ever since I was a kid. I hope that Daiki is wearing something warm … I made my way to his house and rung the doorbell. No answer? His mom is probably at work.
So, he's not back yet … I sighed and crouched in front of the doorstep. I took my phone out of my pocket and texted him.
Sender: Rei
[Where are you?]
I hope he gets back soon. I want to see him already …
I glanced at my phone and frowned. It's been two hours and he hasn't replied yet. I'll try calling him. I took out my phone and dialed his number.
[What is it Rei]
Oh! He picked up!
[W-Where are you?]
I heard him sigh over the phone.
[Didn't I tell you that I'd call you when I'm done?]
Why does he make it sound like I'm a bother to him?
[I sent you a text message … did you see it?]
[Aominechii~ stop talking over the phone, Momoichii is going to eat the whole cake! Hurr- Don't listen to him Dai-chan! I didn't even touch the cake yet!]
These are … Kise-san and Momoi-san? I snapped out of my thoughts when I heard him sigh again.
[Damn it! Anyways I'll see you later, bye!] (Click)
He hung up. So he's with them. Did he … not want to spend his birthday with me? He didn't even mention anything about his birthday to me today. If his mom didn't tell me … then I wouldn't have known anything at all.
I decided to wait a little bit longer until he shows up, and ended up waiting for another hour. I give up … It doesn't seem like he'll be coming back soon. I got up and was about to leave but stopped when I saw Daiki.
He wasn't alone. Momoi-san was walking beside him. I frowned when I saw them walking together. She was clinging to his arm.
Honestly … what pisses me off the most… is that they look really good together.
I'll just leave without him noticing me. I turned around and started walking away.
"REI!"
I flinched when I heard Daiki call me. "Stay right there!" I looked back and saw him approaching me. I was slowly backing away but stood still when he grabbed my hand. His eyes widened.
"Oi, how long have you been here?"
I shook my head. "N-Not long. I got here just now …" He glared at me. "Stop lying! Your hand is as cold as a freezing ice cube!" I frowned. He looked back at Momoi-san and ...
… Eh? When did Kise-san get here? EH? Another guy showed up as well.
"Tetsu, walk Satsuki back home." Tetsu? Who's that? A guy with light blue hair and blue eyes nodded. "Come on Momoi-san, let's go." She smiled and nodded as they both walked away. "Ehh? Isn't that Kurosaki? No way! It's nice to see you agai-" Daiki interrupted Kise-san with glare.
"You should go back too, I'm busy. So scram." Kise-san faked a frown. "You're so mean Aominechii~ Even though we just celebrated your birthday!" Daiki sighed. "Just go back, I'll talk to you guys later." Kise-san raised an eyebrow. "Alright then, see ya Aominechii! You too Kurosaki! See ya!" I nodded and waved back. "See you!"
After they were all gone, Daiki tightened his grip on my hand. "Rei, were you already here when you called me?" I looked away. He clicked his tongue then dragged me inside the house.
"W-Wait, Daiki." He wasn't listening. He sat in the couch, pulled me to his lap and hugged me. "Dai-" I was interrupted. "How long have you been waiting? And answer me honestly!" I frowned.
"3 or 4 hours … I think." He tightened his hug.
"You're shivering … Idiot … Idiot … Idiot! What were you thinking?! I told you I'd call you back when I'm done! Why are you so stubborn about everythi-" I pushed him away and got up. "Where are you going?!"
Aomine Daiki's P.O.V.
He walked to the door and picked up a bag. "Oi, Rei! Answer me!" He looked at me and walked over to where I was sitting and stood in front of me. "Here"
Huh?
He was giving the bag to me. "It's for you …" I raised an eyebrow and took it. I took out what was inside.
A scarf?
"What's this for?" He blushed and hugged me out of nowhere. "Rei?" He cupped my face with his hands and … kissed me. I was too dumbfounded to realize what was going on. He kissed my cheek, my nose, my forehead, and my lips again. I was confused, completely confused. "Rei? What…" He hugged me again.
"Thank you for being born into this world … Happy birthday, Daiki. I love you."
My eyes widened. When did he … why does it … feel weird?
Mom, Satsuki, Kise, and Tetsu … they all wished me a happy birthday. But why is it that when Rei said it … my heart feels like its about to burst? I wrapped my arms around him and held him tightly.
"Thank you Rei, for falling in love with me."
A few minutes passed with us cuddling without saying anything at all. But I decided to break the silence. "Rei" He looked at me. "So … what's with the scarf?" He blushed and looked away. "I didn't know what else … to get you. You didn't tell me what you like … yesterday. And I definitely wouldn't get my boyfriend a perverted magazine!"
I chuckled and pinched his cheek. "So cute, are you jealous of Mai-chan?" He held the hand that was pinching his cheek and blushed.
"Of course I am … you can easily admit that you love Mai-chan but … you can't even say that you like me…" My eyes widened. "I-It's … fine though. I already said that I'd wait until you can say it … so yeah."
My eyes softened. I'm an idiot. A complete idiot. He … waited for hours while it was snowing … waited for me to come back … just to wish me a happy birthday.
Someone like you … How can I not … fall in love with you, Rei?
Say it Aomine Daiki …
Say that you love him …
I love you, Rei …
I love you …
I love you …
"I love you"
Chapter 17 is finally done! Whew~ Okay, this thing seriously took longer than I expected! I'm so glad I'm done with it. So, Aomine FINALLY said the magic words! Yaay Aomine, I mean … about freakin' time! Right? Hope you enjoyed this! Please favorite, follow, and review!