Akashi Seijūrō x reader x Kuroko Tetsuya

A/N: *...* - internal dialogues

*Why did this ever happen..? I failed them as their assistant coach. I failed the team.*

You thought as you witnessed the awakening of Akashi Seijūrō's Emperor Eye .

And no one have heard anything from you after Kuroko Tetsuya, Kiseki no Sedai's Phantom 6th Man, left the team.

But never did you blame anything that had happened to anyone, especially not to the red-headed captain.

It's been two years after Seirin defeated Rakuzan in the Winter Cup. Your school experienced defeat for the first time, but you couldn't be any happier; the defeat made Akashi Seijūrō reverts back to his usual self.

Although everything was back to normal, Kuroko still can't seem to remove the feeling of irritation whenever he sees you with Akashi. It irks him the most knowing that you're far away from him especially that you're attending at Rakuzan with the Red Emperor in Kyoto. Oh how he could wish that you've just stayed in Tokyo where he could reach you.

He understood perfectly that you've transferred due to your family's business, but he still can't seem accept it. You could have attended other schools, even considering Yosen in Akita as one of the choices, so why Rakuzan?

"Sorry Kuro-chan. I know I haven't been in touch with you that much." You apologized.

"I know. You being part of the council and your studies should be managed first." Kuroko sighed, his sad voice quite evident.

"Yeah, I'm s-"

"(Name), let's go. The council's having a meeting and we have to be there before anyone else."

"Sorry, Kuro-chan. Sei-kun's calling me for a council meeting". You said as you walked towards the red-head.

"Oh, okay then." He didn't give you enough time to respond as he hung up.

"Who are you talking to (Name)?" Akashi asked after you've matched your pace with him.

"It's just Kuro-chan. He's just checking up on us, since we haven't got the time to catch up with him and the others." You explained as the worry and confusion that you felt when Kuroko hung up suddenly forgotten.

"You're right. And we haven't got the chance to give them the news, right? If time permits, we'll do that. Are you excited, (Name)?" He asked as he gave you a loving smile.

"Yes, very excited." You said with a smile, as both your hands intertwined while walking in the one of the hallways of Rakuzan.

Unbeknownst to you, and though he is not showing it for he doesn't like you to worry too much for him, Kuroko loves and adores you even more than Aomine's love to basketball. And knowing that his previous captain in middle school now has all the luxury to be with you makes his blood boil.

It is very out of character of him, but he couldn't help it especially if it's about you. Though he extremely wished for you to return his love, he didn't press the issue in fear of ruining your friendship.

Oh how he regretted it that he didn't confess to you before. Maybe it will be different now if he just took his chance.

And he doesn't like how he's feeling about the meeting with you and the rest of the Kiseki no Sedai.

"You're an item since first year, why didn't you guys tell us before (Name)-chi~?" Kise Ryōta, Kiseki's copy cat, exclaimed when he heard the news.

"And now both of you are about to attend the same university together? Wow, (Name), can't believe that you have it in you!" Aomine Daiki, Kiseki's ace, teases you.

"Shut it Aomine. You know this will soon happen, nanodayo." Midorima Shintarō, Kiseki's shooting guard, said as he adjusts his glasses with taped fingers.

"This is really bold of you Aka-chin, especially you (Name)-chin." Murasakibara Atsushi, Kiseki's center, interjects as he munches his potato chips.

"Sorry guys for not tell you sooner!" You apologized for the third time.

"It's alright (Name)-chan! I envy you, you know. Wonder when Tetsu-kun will do that for us as well?" Momoi Satsuki, Kiseki's manager, asked.

You and Momoi, together with the whole Kiseki no Sedai, are having a lunch at Maji Burger after taking the entrance exams from the universities that you guys have chosen. Everyone are excited of the news that both you and Akashi told them, except the azure-haired phantom who sent glares at Akashi with daggers, his vanilla milkshake long forgotten. Akashi seemed to notice Kuroko's glare, and returned the same look to The Phantom 6th Man.

"Excuse us, everyone. Kuroko and I are going to have a walk around for a bit." Akashi suddenly said as he got up from his chair, Kuroko following suit.

"Are you sure, Sei-kun? You haven't touched your food yet." You said worriedly.

"We're just going to talk about things. Don't worry about it too much (Name)-chan." Kuroko assured, giving you a loving smile that didn't go unnoticed to the emperor.

*You don't have the right to give her that sickening smile of yours Kuroko!* the red-headed emperor thought as he sent glares to the phantom.

"Okay, take care you two." You said to the both of them.

"So, you're with (Name)-chan, huh?" Kuroko said to as soon as they got a good distance away from Maji Burger. "You took her. Even though you know that I love her as much as you love her, maybe even more."

"That's enough Kuroko. Who's with her when she misses the rest of the Kiseki? Who's with her when she doubts herself; to give her encouragement and believes 100% in her? Who's with her when she feels that no one ever cares for her? I am. I made her feel special. I made her believe in herself and be the woman that she is now." Akashi exclaimed while shooting daggers at Kuroko.

"It is just fitting for an empress to be and end up with an emperor." his left eye having that small hint of gold.

"You still took her even when you know that she's supposed to be MINE ." Kuroko interjects. Though remaining his poker face, it is evident in his azure eyes the deadly intent that he has for taking the love of his life away from him.

"Well, Kuroko, it seemed that you just didn't play it harder when you had the—"

"Sei-kun? We have to go. We still need to check up on the unit that we bought." You suddenly appeared behind Akashi, surprising them a bit.

"Alright then (Name). Did you inform the others?" He said with a smile, as his left eye turning back to its usual crimson.

"Yes, they said to go get Kuro-chan for them as well."

"Then we shall be on our way. We shall meet again, Kuroko." Akashi said with an unnoticeable glint in his eyes that seemed to mock the phantom player.

"See you soon Kuro-chan. It's really nice to see you again." You said to him with a smile as Akashi took your hands and led the way to his car.

He waved back at you, trying his best to smile as he sees you taken away by the red-headed emperor. Once he saw you gave Akashi a kiss as both of you drive away, his pent-up anger, envy, and despair returned to him tenfold making his forced smile drop in seconds.

As he watches the car drives away, he made up a decision.

*Two could play at that game, Akashi-kun.* as Kuroko walks back inside Maji Burger and join the rest of the Kiseki.

*I won't back down without a fight.*

After all, Kuroko Tetsuya is a phantom. And a phantom is not bowing down to an emperor.

Kuroko no Basuke, Kuroko Tetsuya, and Akashi Seijūrō (c) Fujimaki Tadatoshi
Plotline (c) me
You (c) Akashi Seijūrō... or is it?