Hi, there! Here is the promised last chapter. Enjoy!

4. Confession

Aomine was standing in front of that door, breathing heavily and the sweat was pouring down his forehead. Hard to say if his heart was beating like crazy because of the physical exertion or because he was engulfed with nervousness and anxiety. In one moment he was contemplating about running away but in the end he defeated his weakness and with trembling fingers he pushed the button of the bell. For a while nothing was happening. Maybe Kagami is not at home? Then the door went open and to Daiki's surprise the one standing there was Yuuki. Aomine shortly gazed into the emerald eyes of Kagami's girlfriend. He wanted to greet her and apologize, however the young lady with raven like hair just passed around him without uttering a word.

"Wait! Wait,Yuuki-san! I am sorry!"

He shouted on her, but she probably couldn't hear him. For another moment he was watching the quickly distancing figure and he couldn't understand what had just happened.

"Ehm, What have I heard just now? The High and Mighty Aomine Daiki said sorry?"

Aomine froze on the place, then he slowly turned his head back to the door to see Kagami's smirking. His heart jumped into his throat, it started buzzing inside his head and he stopped thinking immediately. He was staring into the ruby eyes of his frienemy for few long seconds.

"I -"

He wasn't able to say anything elese. He feared that smirk on Kagami's face. It was absolutely unreadable. He thought Kagami will throw something at him, or kick him out right away. But Kagami didn't do anything like that, instead he invited him inside.

"This is awkward, come in, let's talk inside. And by the way - you look absolutely terrible."

Aomine just nodded, still unable to utter a word and he followed Kagami inside, he took off his shoes hesitantly and went through the corridor to the living room. Finally Kagami really throw something at him, fortunately it was just a towel. Aomine cought it and he started to dry himslef wholly automatically. That was a good way to calm his trembling hands and try to think a little. But tons of questions and thoughts were running through his head and to form only one of them seemed impossible. He just realized one thing, Kagami was mocking him at the door the while ago. Do I really look that terrible? He asked himself and then realized that the tension between them was slowly disapearing and a little smile appeared on his face but it immediately turned into a smirk. Aomine just came back to himself. He knew Kagami well enough to understand that now there is nothing to be feared. Taiga let him inside his home, which means he is probably not angry anymore.

"What did you mean by saying that I looked absolutely terrible, Bakagami? I always look absolutely gorgeous."

Kagami was a little disappointed that Aomine came back to himself that quickly, he wanted to enjoy the helpless face of his friend just a little while longer... However on the other hand he was happy. He gave Daiki a lesson and it worked. He said with a smirk:

"Go and see for yourself."

Aomine stood up and went to the bathroom. Okey, he looked terrible. More than terrible. His eyes were basted in blood because of the sleep deficite, his hair were a mess. And the clothing he was wearing two days in a row was crumpled and maybe even a little bit stinky. He looked like he was chewed by a dinosaur and then spitted out. Aomine admitted to himself that he needed a shower. He went back to the living room and with honey like voice filled with irony, he said:

"I have to admit, that you were right. And because you are such a generous person, I am sure you can let me use your shower and you surely can lend me some of your clear clothes."

Kagami couldn't believe his ears. He maybe wasn't angry anymore, in truth he was glad that Aomine came to his senses. And that he overcame his pride and said sorry (probably for the first time in his life), even if Yuuki couldn't hear it. Kagami could imagine how hard it had to be for Aomine, yet he was still amazed by this sudden audacity. Yes, now it was the old Aomine Daiki again, but it was pissing Kagami to the core. He frowned.

"Aren't you being just too much selfconfident?! I can also punch you right in your face and erase that arogant smile of yours."

"Whoa, Taiga is pissed. That is so lovely."

Aomine mocked his friend with a grin on his face, his midnight blue eyes shining. He couldn't help it. He was so happy. He just wanted to squeeze Kagami into a tight hug, because everything seemed to be alright again.

"Daiki Aomine, don't push your luck..."

Kagami said through clenched teeth. His frown got even worse. Aomine was maybe going too far but he could see the little sparkles in those ruby eyes, the sparkles which were revealing Kagami's unabillity to be truly angry right now.

"Oh, you look so sexy when you're angry."

Aomine said this awfull pick up line with such a coquettish smile that it left Kagami speechless and he was froze in a shock, his mouth stayed wide open as he somehow forgot to close it.. Aomine bursted into loud laughter. Kagami felt very embarassed, his cheeks turning red. How can this be?

"I swear' I will kill you one day."

The redhead male muttered to himself.

"Oh, no you won't, because you need me."

Answered Aomine in singing like voice and secretely hoped that these mocking words will reach the heart of his friend. He was experiencing a crazy enthusiasm within these moments. He loved to make fun of Kagami and he loved those red cheeks revealing his embarassement.

"I don't know who needs who, weren't you the one standing at my door hoping for being forgiven?!"

Kagami fired backwards, his voice sharp. And he was awaiting something like 'shut up asshole'... Though he was surely shocked by Daiki's answer.

"Yes I was, because I can admit to myself that I need you, Taiga."

He said it seriously, softly pronouncing the first name of his friend. Aomine inserted every bit of his feelings into those words, drowning in the ruby eyes, he was now sure - he loves his redhaired friend more than anything... And the only thing he can do now is to be honest and hope Kagami will eventually feel the same way. Aomine was scared to death of being rejected, it would be the worst outcome of this hell like situation... He was well aware that he is dancing on a very thin ice and still he bet everything on being honest.

Kagami averted his glare, his face was now brighter red than his hair and he was standing there speechless once again, because he felt it, he saw it in the midnight blue eyes. And it sent shivers down his spine and made him feel dizzy. He felt the deepest emotions hidden inside his name spoken by Aomine's lips. He needed to quickly save himslef, he needed to get rid of Aomine right now.

"You- you know what? Go get the shower I think you need to cool down your head."

He tried to say it calmly, but his voice was shaking and sounded strangely weak. He felt like his head should explode right away. Aomine smiled a little. Firstly he wanted to comfort his shocked friend with a hug but he decided not to come any closer, now he could't predict what would be Kagami's reaction, so he went to the bathroom as he was commanded.

When Kagami was left alone in the living room, he collapsed on the sofa. He was trying to get a grasp of what just happened but his brain somehow couldn't cope with that. He was lying there, eyes firmly closed. He felt everything, a bit of happiness, a bit sadness, he was freaked out, he wanted to cry and scream and then run somewhere far, far away, runaway from his feelings. And his mind recalled him the last words of his girlfriend.

Yuuki left the apartment with those words: "Kagami, I am sorry but I can feel that your heart is wandering somewhere else, this relationship is not what you truly seek. I am sorry, but - farewell." Was she right? Could it be, that he was unconsciously waiting for this blue haired jerk? Is that why he didn't try to stop her, when he saw Aomine standing at the door?

He was not able to say honestly what were his feelings. He recognized Aomine special, as his precious friend, as his eternal rival, but was that really all? And how Aomine meant those words? Kagami was sure for a while, that it sounded like a love confession, but the more he was thinking about it the more impossible it seemed. And it would be a total nonsense... Aomine loves women, women with large chests. So Kagami should just calm himself down and stop panicking. But this thought sent him a painful strike into his chest. Am I really hoping for being loved by this idiot? He asked himself. No, that can't be...

"What's happening? And just how did you mean it, Daiki?"

He whispered desperately to himself. He really didn't await an answer.

"I just meant it how I meant it, Taiga."

Aomine was standing at the door only in borrowed shorts with towel around his shoulders. *(Drooling on the keybord.. )* He gathered all of his courage and came closer to his beloved friend. He run over Kagami's hand with the tips of his fingers. Kagami opened his eyes in shock only to see the midnight blue orbs. And he also couldn't miss Aomine's soft smile dedicted to him it made him feel better, Aomine, the always grumpy Aomine was smiling at him... Kagami then asked whispering with a husky voice:

"Aomine... What's going on?"

"I have no idea... But I think, I love you."

I am really sorry for being so late with this chapter... But you know, the school started three weeks ago and it was such madness I couldn't find any time for writing... Anyway, I hope you liked this story and I also hope that we will meet again soon by a new one. ;)