This didn't turn out the way I wanted to. Nijimura's thoughts were supposed to reveal some things but...ehhh it just didn't work in this chapter

Hope you enjoy reading this though!

Forget-Me-Not

Chapter 6: In Which Nijimura Disagrees with Akashi

"Ne, Aka-chin, can I have money for snacks?" Murasakibara begged so adorably that Akashi immediately gave in, handing a couple thousand yen to the taller teen.

Nijimura, who was sitting across Akashi, watched the scene unfold with a frown. Honestly, he had noticed that Akashi had a bit of a soft spot for Murasakibara, same with Kuroko. He usually found it adorable especially since Akashi wouldn't admit it but lately, he noticed that the redhead had been spoiling them more and more. It was a bit worrisome since Akashi would surely replace him as the captain. If this continued, things would surely go out of hand.

"Nijimura-san?" Akashi asked, noticing his frown.

Nijimura shook his head. "You know, if you keep spoiling him like that, he's gonna rebel." He said dryly, prompting his chin up with a fist as he leaned on the table.

Akashi raised a brow before letting out a soft chuckle, absentmindedly stirring his iced tea with his straw. "Nonsense, Nijimura-san. Everything is going to be fine. Besides, even if he does, I can handle it." He placed his drink down, his smile slowly falling into a line. "I'm not that weak." He declared, eyes hardening as he stared straight at the older teen.

Nijimura stared back before closing his eyes and sighing. It seemed that he had touched on a sensitive subject. "If you say so…" he straightened up. "Just don't say I didn't warn you." He glared, conveying how serious he was at the topic.

Seeing that, Akashi's expression softened. "I know."

Nijimura smiled at that, knowing that Akashi understood what he wanted to say, as the both of them continued eating their respective lunches in a comfortable silence. Maybe he was just being paranoid. Akashi had always been responsible, so there really should be no reason to feel so apprehensive. Akashi had the natural ability to lead and garner respect, which was why he became the vice-captain in the first place despite being a freshman. After all, Teiko was an extremely competitive school that valued victory and success more than anything. Everyone was competing with everyone, even with their fellow classmates.

Nijimura should be troubled that a freshman might usurp his position in the club, but he found that amazing instead. Really amazing…

"Is there something wrong?" Akashi suddenly asked.

Nijimura blinked and realized that he had suddenly stopped midway of raising his spoon to his mouth.

Awkward.

Thinking of a way to distract his perceptive redheaded little brat, Nijimura suddenly offered the spoon to Akashi, who briefly looked taken aback before taking the spoon with his mouth, looking as composed as ever. The light flush of his cheeks told Nijimura otherwise. He then took that spoon and licked the bit of leftovers off. He had to fight hard to keep a smirk from showing as Akashi turned full on red. How adorable.

Akashi cleared his throat as he glared. "Well?"

It didn't work, huh. Of course, it wouldn't. This was Akashi, after all. Nijimura placed the spoon down.

"Well…" Nijimura started, tilting his head as he stared blankly at the table. How was he going to explain this, the fact that he had been getting a feeling that something was going to go wrong. It was just a feeling he got in the most random times and was actually kind of ridiculous now that he thought about it.

Nijimura tilted his head as his gaze left the table towards Akashi, who was looking at him with a small frown and furrowed brows. He snorted, a hint of a smile forming at the corner of his lips as he shook his head. "It's nothing."

Akashi worried too much. Honestly, what would he do without him?

Nijimura blinked.

"Hey, I just realized something…" He stared at the redheaded, wondering why he was having this revelation now.

"Yes?" Akashi raised a brow.

"I'm really lucky to have you, huh."

Akashi's eyes widened, cheeks burning as he averted his gaze.

Nijimura just smiled, trying his hardest to ignore that feeling.

Again, he was just being paranoid.

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