the story of us

―Chapter II; this is war

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It was five and some in the afternoon when the first-string have finished their practice and when the regulars, along with Kuroko have finished their practice for the upcoming match. While the members of the first-string were picking up the balls the regulars were standing in front of Akashi and Kuroko.

"As all of you know, tomorrow is our match with Meijou middle school."

Aomine feeling excited punched his fist to his opposite palm. "We're going to crush them no problem!" the second year proclaimed.

"Aomine." Midorima called, glaring at the dark-skinned boy. "Never underestimate the opposition," he scolded.

"Hmm, Mine-chin is getting scolded." Murasakibara said, his eyes never leaving his bag of snacks.

"Ahhh~, We already know that Akashi." Commented the blond haired boy. "So why are you repeating this again?"

Akashi turned his crimson eyes towards the boy who was standing next to Aomine, Haisaki Shougo. A rather violet guy, but he had enough talent to get into the first-string and then in the regulars ― and Akashi didn't care as long as he didn't hurt anybody on the team or anybody on the opposite team.

"I'm repeating this again because there is one difference Shougo." His voice menacing and threatening. Akashi put his hand around Kuroko's shoulders, bringing him closer and then announced, loud enough for everybody to hear."Tetsuya will be playing with us."

Kuroko has never been a fan of attention. In fact he never liked being in the spot-light and now with all eyes turned on him ― the regulars and more then a hundred members of the basketball team he felt extremely uncomfortable but didn't let it show. Currently there were five regulars, and Kuroko knew only two of them: Akashi Seijuro who was also the captain and Aomine Daiki the ace and his former training partner.

Kuroko only heard about the other three. Midorima Shintarou was a far-distance shooter and there were rumors that nobody has ever seen him miss. He was pretty tall, even slightly taller then Aomine. Midorima had dark-green hair and bright emerald eyes. Next to him was an abnormally tall guy Murasakibara Atsushi, he was guy who loved to attack but since basketball bored him, he stopped and became the center. The last guys was Haisaki Shougo, a pretty tall guy with messy blond hair and there were a lot of stories about him, but not all of them were about his success on the basketball team.

"Awesome! Now Tetsu we can play together!"

Aomine was the first once to react and Kuroko gave him a small smile, Midorima simply turned his head around, holding onto his gray stuffed teddy-bear. Murasakibara looked at the icy blue haired boy for a moment before turning his attention to the bag of chips in his hands, while the blond was looking directly at Kuroko.

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"I don't really think they like me Akashi-kun, except Aomine-kun." Kuroko said once he was sure that the others have gone into the locker room.

Akashi noticing that Kuroko was uncomfortable with the crowds didn't removed his hand until everybody left towards the locker room. He also noticed that Kuroko was accepted among the regulars, but he didn't liked the look in Haisaki's eyes.

"That's not completely true Tetsuya. Daiki has already accepted you, Shinatro is a tsundere, not that he would ever admit that, so it will take some time for him to get used to you. Atsushi likes you, but, Tetsuya." Akashi's voice became serious. "Don't get too close with Shougo."

Kuroko didn't said anything, he knew better then to question Akashi, but then again he agreed with Akashi. Either way he didn't liked the look in the blonds' eyes. Kuroko's eyes moved towards the floor, noticing this Akashi removed his hand and began walking towards the showers.

"Come on Tetsuya."

Without another word, both Akashi and Kuroko left the gymnasium, heading towards the showers.

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Kuroko couldn't sleep well that night. He didn't knew was it from excitement or fear.

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"Everybody here?"

"Yeah! Wait where's Tetsu?"

"Ummm, excuse me, I'm right here."

The others; Midorima, Murasakibara and Haisaki still not used to Kuroko's weak presence, quickly turned around facing the icy blue haired boy. It was easy to miss him, and if he didn't spoke up he wouldn't be noticed. Meijou middle school wasn't really that strong and because of that Kuroko was going to play with Aomine, Midorima, Murasakibara and Haisaki. And if something goes wrong Akashi would replace Kuroko.

"Aren't you excited Tetsu? Your first match and we are playing together isn't this great?"

Kuroko gave a small nod and Aomine smiled as both of them headed towards the center of the court. Midorima left his lucky item on the bench, which was a small stuffed frog, Murasakibara left his sweets on the bench, Akashi was sitting on the bench, his Teikou jersey hanging on his back while Haisaki was walking all the way in the back.

"Daiki, will you calm down?"

It sounded like a question, but everybody knew it was an order. Aomine calmed down, looking at the regulars of the Meijou middle school

"Stand!"

"Let's have a good match!"

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He was scared, the minute he stepped on the court Kuroko felt a chill. He looked back, back at Akashi and his mind completely went blank. He forgot everything that Akashi taught him.

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Something was off. Everybody was playing well, everybody but Tetsuya. Akashi watched them all, but his crimson eyes were focused on the small boy, he was just running back and forward, not doing anything. Aomine was playing great, his shots were formless, but they got in. All of Midorima's shots got in, some of Haisaki's dunks went in and Murasakibara was guarding their hoop as he was told. But, Tetsuya...

"The second quarter is over."

Kuroko sat down on the bench, next to Akashi, sweat clinging to his face and he made no attempt to wipe it. Akashi was disappointed, but he didn't let it show on his face and got up, removing the jersey off his shoulders. He looked at Kuroko, who immediately lowered his head, breaking the brief eye contact between them.

"Tetsuya. We will talk later."

"Teikou member change! Third quarter starting now."

They all slowly walked away from the bench and onto the court, but Kuroko couldn't look at them, at Akashi.

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He was afraid of the look in his eyes. Would Akashi abandon him?

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Now, everything in italic is what Kuroko feels. I hope you enjoy this chapter as well. Sorry for the wait and thank you all for reviewing. Can anybody tell me what are GoM in future? I know Kagami is a fireman but what are the GoM?

Also, sorry if I made some mistakes. One more thing on Kuroko no Basket wikia they said that Haisaki is Haisaki, not Haizaki and that during Teikou he had messy blond hair.

Also I know that Kuroko did well in his first match, but not everything is going to be like in the manga.

Thank you for reading.