A/N: So I said I'd be updating soon, well, life happened…and laziness/slapped/mostly laziness but putting that aside, I'm glad to finally say that I've updated~!/bricked Mmn so yeah, again sorry for OOC-ness, if you notice any. All errors are mine. The characters, sadly, are not. Um yeah, that's it for now~ Enjoy~!
The Case of Midorima, Shintarou
Pragma:
love that is driven by the head, not the heart.
Sometimes, Midorima would wonder, just how things had come to this…
There were oftentimes that others would complain about his near-obsession –something he denies up to this day- with horoscopes and the like that some had even joked that he may as well marry it. This of course would have the shooting guard scrunch up his nose in disdain or walk away from the nuisances completely.
It wasn't as if he chose to believe in fate…
Well okay, he probably did but that wasn't the point.
At least he could comfort himself of the fact that he was the most normal of the bunch, with only a few little odd quirks here and there. Yep, Shintarou was a dignified individual who minded his own business and didn't indulge any kind of ridiculous acts such as bonding with his teammates, or say spying on their captain for God knows what reason; which was why it made total sense to research their horoscopes everyday and telling them their lucky item for the day. It wasn't out of worry…no, he just didn't want to get their bad luck when they were all constantly hanging around him.
That's why it was completely amusing to see his reactions whenever his tiny signs of 'concern' were dismissed so quickly despite how he oh so graciously bothered to tell them so they can all fix their so-called lives. It's not like Shintarou had difficulties in being honest with his feelings anyways, perhaps he was just a tad bit paranoid to how his insensitive…dare he say it...Comrades…were and could already guess their immature reactions to such.
They'd probably just laugh and tease him for it anyway…
He didn't want to be like Kise…Shintarou could only shake his head at the many instances the blonde has been bullied and by his own teammates no less.
As much as how idiotic his teammates were, they were still kind of a team, and at least, there were two other members who were…perhaps the only rational ones out of the slightly insane group. So, with this, Midorima could cope.
Akashi, their captain, happened to be pretty smooth with his words, much more than Kise and Aomine combined, he carried himself like a king but he also looked out for each of his teammates, kind of like a mother…of course Shintarou would never admit that…he valued his life thank you very much…
He could easily admit that he was closest to Akashi, and it wasn't for how they were both the most reasonable out of the group, Akashi did tend to have his moments however; oftentimes the two of them had played shogi, he has yet to win against their captain but Shintarou wasn't one to give up so easily…
Kuroko was a different matter all together though, an enigma of some sort...he respected but at the same time detested the bluenette. Shintarou hated the way he can't read the male's eyes, ever expressionless save for the small upward twitches of his the corner of his lips after a hard-won game or how his brows would furrow just a fraction to show that he was distressed when his friends were feeling down. He takes note of the playful glints in the other's eye but soon dismisses it by the trick of the light, after all, the male did claim to not have a sense of humor…despite how he clearly is teasing Aomine right now…
Shintarou, the ever ethical student, doesn't bother getting to know Kuroko or the others at that and simply preferred to watch over them at a reasonable distance, not too close to be considered friendly but not too far to be called a stranger. Despite of all this, he never fails to look up each of his teammates horoscopes every day, just if not only for the sake of curiosity.
All this changes however; when curiosity had made him do something…very...unlikely…he regrets it up to this day…but the number one shooter had somehow come across a site that showed each astrological signs compatibility with one another. He'd admit, not out loud of course that he had been curious to what the stars had to say about his teammates…and soon enough, much to his shock, he had typed down the words Aquarius first before his own.
Shintarou then types the compatibility of Aquarius and his own, and he was appalled to how accurate it really was…save for that thing about love of course…Shintarou could hardly care about that...
How You Relate to a Partner with Venus in Cancer:This combination can be a challenging one, simply because your styles and needs in love tend to be at odds with one another. Your partner craves a relationship that is very personal and committed, while you are more inclined to look for a classic friendship in any love relationship! The powerful initial attraction you may feel to each other is likely due to the fascination with the differences between you.
Shintarou couldn't believe his eyes, deciding to ignore the heat that had started rising to his cheeks, he continued reading, glad for the privacy of his room.
There's a bit of quirkiness in you both, although yours is a direct and offbeat sort of charm, while your partner's charm is softer and more intimate. Your partner might find your behavior unsettling at times, simply because he or she is looking for a certain measure of security in partnership.
Now this was just upsetting, Shintarou wasn't some emotionally-dependent fool, he could be direct as well…he wasn't soft...not at all…He was sort of upset to how it described Kuroko correctly though.
You are a freedom-lover, and your love may seem universal and impersonal—the style doesn't hold the kind of intimacy and attachment that your partner craves. Your partner's tendency to wrap himself or herself around a partner is soothing and nurturing for some, and is probably attractive and fascinating to you, but can cause a problem if you begin to interpret it as stifling or restricting. Each of you can learn a lot from each other, as long as you are tolerant of each other's needs.
Well Shintarou decides to skip over the last parts, thinking that they were insignificant and moved on to the next lines that caught his attention…Gemini..? Wasn't that Kise's-ohh…this would be good…if nothing else, interesting. Shintarou was yet again shocked at what was there…
How You Relate to a Partner with Venus in Gemini: This combination is definitely one of the easier pairings. Certainly, you stimulate each other, enjoy being together, and find plenty of common interests. Both of you love to talk, finding a partnership that is growth-oriented and mentally stimulating a plus. You, more than most people, understand your lover's tendency to be a bit inconstant. Others might call it flightiness, but you appreciate his or her changeability, seeing it as really quite natural.
Well they certainly got along...somehow...well Kuroko tolerated the blonde's constant clinginess and was probably aware to how Kise changed girlfriends often…but it was pretty much difficult to tell what the bluenette was thinking throughout the whole ordeal…perhaps his indifferent persona to the male was how he showed his affections..? That thought had Shintarou pausing before he shook his head at the absurdity of it all…
Kuroko…
Secretly a sadist..?
Impossible…
He kept reading.
However, you are more stubborn than your partner. Your partner's moods change quickly, and while you can hardly be labeled predictable, you are not as flexible as your partner is. This can cause a few problems, although if love is strong between you, your partner is most inclined to be the one to make adjustments when needed.
He was starting to think that someone had been stalking his teammates before typing their information down to make this…but the thought alone was dismissed as quickly as it came. They didn't get his right after all.
Each of you understands that partners need a little space to grow on their own, and the minimal amount of possessiveness and jealousy in your partnership will be appreciated on both sides. Liveliness, cheerfulness, and plenty of activity characterize your partnership. This is a creative combination, and while your lover works on keeping things fresh, you will help steady your partner. Mutual admiration is a rare quality, and it is more than likely that you have it.
Well he could understand the cheerfulness and liveliness coming from Kise…but he doubted Kuroko would like the constant chattering and would prefer to read a book in solace instead. What? Of course it was only natural for Midorima to know what his teammates favorite past times were…really.
Shintarou wasn't surprised that he checked Virgo next.
How You Relate to a Partner with Venus in Virgo: You get off on visions, possibilities, and opportunities. Your partner, on the other hand, is most concerned with making a relationship work. Mentally, you and your partner might have much to share. Both of you enjoy having meaningful conversations with the people you love. What you prefer to talk about may not be compatible, however! Your partner believes his or her needs are simple, and in many ways they are, although you might consider these needs unnecessarily complicated.
He wasn't quite sure of what Aomine and Kuroko's relationship really, they seemed awfully close, attached at the hip as some may say, though Aomine did claim that if not for basketball... They didn't really get along with anything else…this was probably what it meant...see? Midorima paid attention to details…
Your lover responds best to practical displays of affection, and because his or her Venus is in an Earth sign, your partner most values your physical presence and attention. A partner who is always running off to see friends, for example, could make your lover feel somewhat insecure and decidedly unloved. You value exactly that freedom, so this is an area in your relationship that you both will need to work on.
Well this he could understand, knowing the power forward personally, he knew how much he liked girls that are well-endowed…he just didn't see how Kuroko could come into the picture without having to imagine him as a D-cup.
Yes, he would gladly delete that from memory now.
And apologize to said bluenette later…
Your partner's need for appreciation is paramount. Otherwise, your lover is prone to feeling like he or she has done something wrong. You reveal your love in different ways, and the independence you need, if misunderstood, can lead to a fair share of worrying on your lover's part. Make sure your partner knows that if he or she feels comfortable enough to loosen up and be himself or herself, you will appreciate him or her all the more. Misunderstanding of each other's unique and different love natures is what is most likely to divide you. This relationship can be a little more challenging than some, but compassion and understanding can most certainly make it work.
Midorima eyed the last few lines carefully; he had a solemn expression on as he recalled how their ace was starting to lose interest in basketball and how Kuroko was trying so hard to get him to love it again.
His green eyes had then caught the words listed next, and since he was already at it, why not just read them all, right?
How You Relate to a Partner with Venus in Libra:Each of you places a high value on sharing ideas with your partner, which can be a major source of common ground in your relationship. Communication will be flowing between the two of you! There may be some issues surrounding the definition of your relationship. Whereas your partner values partnerships more than anything, you are more inclined to place the highest value on the friendship first, before the partnership.
It was true, since though they often fought a lot in court, outside, the two got along pretty well, pretty much in contrast to Aomine, Murasakibara loved sweets and oftentimes shared his vanilla-flavored candies to Kuroko, who in return, offers him a drink of his favorite shake.
Both of you are cooperative souls in relationships, and this fact adds tremendous strength to the opportunity for a flowing and respectful relationship. You can sometimes frustrate love interests with an air of indifference, but your partner is more apt to understand this quality and appreciate it than others. You value peace and not only believe in equality, you treat people with equality in practice. This is something that is especially appealing to your partner.
Conflicts, of course, will occur, but your ability to reason things through (and your partner's responsiveness in this department) can help smooth over rough edges.
Shintarou thought this as questionable, since aside from getting along with sweets and with Kuroko spoiling the other by buying him sweets, he was pretty sure they weren't as close as Aomine…It was like an adult dealing with a child anyways..and Kuroko was awfully fond of children…
The Shooting guard felt a chill on his spine when he read what was below it…
Ah right..Akashi…
He decided to skip it, feeling the blade of the non-existent scissors at his neck despite of the fact that he was completely alone…
Better safe than sorry after all…
Scrolling down Midorima practically choked on spit at what he read. It was some sort of short summary of the signs compatibility.
Aquarius - Cancer : They admire each other's skills and position in life.
That was no doubt true but still…Midorima found it hard to accept and so he read on…wanting more valid proof…
Aquarius - Gemini : Once these two are together, they may never part.
Of course...knowing how clingy the blonde was to his personal instructor.
Aquarius - Virgo : On an intellectual level, it's spell-binding.
Well, they do get along when it came to basketball and were pretty much co-dependent with one another…
Aquarius - Libra : These two will talk, love, and nurture each other.
No doubt about that…
Aquarius - Sagittarius : An appreciation of each other's missions in life.
Midorima swallowed as he had read that one unintentionally.
And right below it, had his heart pumping rapidly for some reason…
Perfect Partners: Gemini, Libra
Nearly Perfect Partners: Aries, Sagittarius
Like Minded Souls: Aquarius
Opposites You're Attracted To: Cancer, Virgo
Learn From Your Differences: Capricorn, Pisces
Not Your Destiny: Taurus, Scorpio
Astrological Hell: Leo
S-seriously!? Shintarou was speechless…how…sure they were opposites…but there was no attraction there...no way...just admiration or respect...but nothing more! This was ludicrous, Midorima refused to read anymore of this pointless trash—his curiosity was satisfied—and he would forever bury these in his memories…
He disliked how a waste of time this was and why on earth were Kise and Muraskibara at the top? Akashi was a close second while he was a tie with Aomine-not that he was jealous-ahhh he knew this was a bad idea...he should have never done this in the first place...
His cheeks were a tinge pink however; as he searched what Aquarius' lucky item for the following day though…
The next day, Kuroko blinks as Midorima begrudgingly hands him, his supposed lucky item, a dog keychain, that looked somewhat similar to a Siberian Husky…
"Um…Midorima-kun…?"
"It's not that I'm worried about you or anything, it was just in my line of vision as to when I was shopping for mine…Oha-asa just said that if an Aquarius may have a bad day today if they didn't have this with them…"
A soft chuckle met Midorima's ears and he glared at the smaller male in slight embarrassment—was he laughing at him? The nerve-!
"Thank you Midorima-kun, I appreciate it…" Kuroko accepts the keychain with a small smile on his lips that had Shintarou blushing a light shade of red and tried hiding it by pushing up his glasses.
"I told you—it was nothing, it's not like I'm concerned with the likes of you…"
Kuroko just shook his head slightly.
"Even so, it's really cute…"
Stuttering, Shintarou failed to make a decent response.
Not you idiot-he obviously meant the keychain!
"Ne, Midorima-kun, would you like to accompany me to Maji for a little snack? I need to thank you properly for the keychain…"
The request sounded so sincere that Midorima almost agreed.
Almost.
"I'm sorry but I'll have to refuse...I'm not fond of crowded places…"
Kuroko paused to think for a moment before replying.
"Then, how about to the convenience store nearby? Midorima-kun likes the red bean soup there, correct?" Kuroko was still smiling.
Shintarou just hmphed, grumbling and couldn't think of a good excuse.
"Fine, Oha-asa did say to stick near an Aquarius for good luck.."
"Midorima-kun is always saying weird things." Came the blunt comment.
"Oi!"
"Not that it's a bad thing…"
That statement had Midorima staring as the bluenette began walking forward.
"Are you coming Midorima-kun?"
Heart skipping a beat slightly…Midorima found it odd...just to how he was suddenly feeling fond of the smaller boy he just and simply respected…
"And what did you mean by that?" Came the shooting guards belated reply.
That flicker of amusement in the phantom's eyes once more.
"I was simply teasing, Midorima-kun." He admitted.
"!"
"Let's go, the store might close at this rate…"
And with that the bluenette began walking ahead just when Midorima was about to catch up.
"Kuroko! You-!"
Really, as expected, they couldn't get along at all…
They were simply…too opposite..
And opposites definitely did not attract.
"Hold my hand before crossing the street."
"Midorima-kun…how bold of you..."
"! I simply don't want you getting run over is all! With little presence you have-!"
"Alright then…"
The small, cold hand clasped loosely around his.
Annoyed for some unknown reason, Midorima gripped it back firmly.
"Midorima-kun is very considerate…"
"Is that more of your jokes..?"
"No, it was a compliment actually."
His face and hands feeling awfully warm for some reason, Shintarou dismissed the rapid beating in his chest as some sort of adrenaline rush, even though they were just crossing the street to the store not too far away from the school.
His eyes glanced side wards to the smaller figure beside him that sported a small smile on their face while his other hand clasped onto the dog keychain…
How can he look so content..?
Was he doing this to rile him up on purpose?
What were his intentions?
Was this karma for what he read out of pure curiosity..?
Ridiculous...this was getting ridiculous and he was starting to get paranoid…
He hated how easy it was for the male to express himself so openly that it was embarrassing...
And yet he didn't have the heart to tell him to stop acting as such…
Midorima looked away…
Opposites indeed…
A/N: Ahh finally done-wahh am so gomen that the MidoKuro interaction was pretty short, most of it was horoscopes and whatnot wwww and if you don't know, Taka really did research those so yeah~ e v e/rollscryingintothesun/but that's the way it is-/slapped/I feel like I didn't do this pairing much justice..but geh Midorin was just so difficult to portray-/weeps/ stupid tsundere-/slappedagain/ Anyways, I'd just like to thank all those who reviewed~ you guys are precious angels~ and those who favorite and alerted this story as well~ love you guys~
Next chapter is Akashi-kun's~ I have it written down, so it should be out soon~
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