*rises from the dead* ayyy a chapter. this is greatly inspired by Into the Woods' Red Riding Hood

"Remember, Tetsuya, straight through the woods. Don't delay. Stick to the path and be sure not to stray." Akashi repeated. He tossed the cloak over the shadowmancer's shoulders and tied it close.

"Of course, Akashi-kun." He pecked the redhead's check before setting off. Kuroko was off to Murasakibara's house to deliver potions and herbs. The purple giant lived in the east, atop a hill.

Kuroko hopped over fallen logs and limboed under low branches. It was very early in the morning; Akashi insisted he depart early because he knew of Kuroko's love of vanilla and vanilla-flavored treats. The redhead expect him to get caught up in the sweets and lose track of time. This way, he would still have time to linger at the giant's house and return house before dark.

'The sun has yet to rise, so why should I?' he yawned into the back of his hand. He looked around and saw a thick patch of clover beneath a magnolia tree. "A small nap couldn't hurt, just to rest my eyes."

So the shadowmancer laid down among the clovers and magnolia's fallen leaves.

He awoke to the sound of bushes ruffling and sunlight in his eyes. "How long has it been, I wonder." The sun was rising, but wasn't in the skies yet. "An hour, at least." He stood,brushed the leaves from his hair and continued on his way.

"Hello, Little Red Hood." a voice greeted. A figure slightly taller appeared. Atop his head of red (which looks very familiar, but he can't put his finger on it) were ears and swished behind was a fluffy tail. The strange stranger gave a friendly smile, his canines sharp. A mask of baby blue and white rested against his face.

"Good day, Wolf-san."

"What brings a cute creature like you into this neighborhood?"

"I'm on delivery, an errand for mother." Kuroko gestured to the basket.

"How kind of you, whither are you bound?"

Kuroko paused for a moment. 'This person is rather ...questionable.' "To a relative of another." he lied" I best be on my way. Under the bridge, and past the hill, a league away from the woods."

" Why don't we meet up there? Choose a path and I shall take the other."

"Very well, I shall take the path with leaves unbrowned-" Kuroko pointed to the right.

" And I'll take the one with the grass that swallows sound." the Wolf faced left and started that way.

To the left path,among the grass, the Wolf strolled. Despite his whistling and footfalls were silent. Wild flowers brushed against his knees and the short grass blades waved in the breeze. Walked and walked until a bridge of mossy stone came into view. "

'Under the bridge, and past the hill, a league away from the woods...'" The Wolf repeated Kuroko's words. Soon a hill past his way,a small house setting on top. He walked until he saw a cottage with blue paint and circle windows. Outside was a bench,so he sat there and waited.

The leaves and ivy that covered the floor were never brown on his path. Some yellowed and others oranged. A few bled red and most stayed green, but never,ever in between.

Soon the path ended and in view came the bridge of mossy with bits of stone peeking out from underneath. Towards the hill he went and up it he climbed. Stairs carved into the side of the hill made his trip easier. Now before Kuroko stood a door that seemed twice his height. He leaned forward and knock, knock knock'd.

He was let in and visited with the giant ( who was somewhat friendly, but seemed very...lazy) and his roommate. As predicted, he did linger at the sight of vanilla candies and left with a milkshake. But before he left, he peeked through the back window. There the Wolf sat on the bench, napping.

Kuroko descended down the hill and walked the league 'til the Wolf was a foot away, softly snoring. He was about to wake him up when he realized; he had no idea what the Wolf's face looked like. Now was probably the only opportunity to see.

Setting down his basket, Kuroko leaned on one knee on the bench and hovered as quietly as possible. His fingertips caught the edge of the mask and slowly lifted. Holding his breath, Kuroko peered.

The Wolf had long scarlet eyelashes and a sharp jawline. Suddenly, the Wolf's eyes fluttered open, merigold and ruby stared back.

A strong wave of nostalgia hit him.

"A...Akashi-kun? You're the wolf?"

Akashi smirked as he yanked Kuroko down by the cloak for a heated kiss.

Kuroko woke up with a start, his face flushed and his heart thumping against his chest. Around him was not the cottage that was a league away from the forest ("Does it even exist?') but the bedroom.

"Tetsuya?" a warm hand grab him and yanked him under the covers. Bare arms around around him.

"I've just had the most peculiar dream." Kuroko surrendered into the warm.

"Oh really? Do tell." Akashi played with Kuroko's bedhead, half-asleep ,but curious what dream could make Kuroko so red-faced about.

"I… was taking a delivery. For Murasakibara-kun. But I left early, and was very sleepy. So I took a nap in a patch of clover, even though you told me to go straight there without distractions " He yawned. Akashi wasn't helping, drawing light circles into his back.

"When I awoke and started walking again there was this stranger individual; who insisted we meet later. He seemed quite the questionable character so I told him to go to a different house.

"In the end, when he was sleeping on the bench, I took off his mask and it was you."

"What happens next?" the redhead settled Kuroko under his chin.

"I was devoured."

pls send me prompts or questions if you want another chapter im running out out ideas

thank you for reading and whatnot