Love's Melody

-Kuroko no Basket Fan-fiction-

By: The Uncrowned

Summary:

Kuroko Tetsumi is well-known in her school for being the 'Loner'. She doesn't have friends and is always so quiet. However, she is a very gifted musician. Although she shies away from the crowd, unknown to her, she caught the attention of a certain red-head. The ever-so popular Kagami Taiga.

Genres: Romance, music, school-life, comedy and drama

Pairing/s: Kagami Taiga and Kuroko Tetsumi ; One-sided males and Kuroko Tetsumi

Disclaimer: I own nothing but the storyline.

Author's note: 'thoughts' "verbal"

Author's note: Thank you so much for the reviews! Made me happy! Sorry for the long update though, but I think I updated faster than before ne?

Anyways, Enjoy!

Happy Family

After nearly 5 minutes of puking, Kuroko was finally relaxed. She is currently sitting on the couch, Aida on her left and Kagami on the right. The other band members were sitting across them, eyeing Kuroko with a critical eye.

"Ne~ Kuro-chan!" Kiyoshi broke the silence.

"Yes Kiyoshi-san?"

"How are you?"

"I'm fine thank you."

"I see.. Is Nigou still alive?" He joked.

"Of course Kiyoshi-san." Kuroko answered, her voice tinted with slight annoyance.

"I see.."

"What about your turtle, Kiyoshi-san? Was he finally dead?" Kuroko asked, still as nonchalant as ever.

"You haven't really changed, Kuro-chan.. And to your question.. Unfortunately, yes.. " he sighed.

"I'm not surprised."

"You make it sound as if he'd die either way." Kiyoshi faked pain in his voice.

"That's because I know he will… You kept on feeding him chocolates and pastries.."

"Hahaha…" Kiyoshi laughed dryly. But before Kiyoshi could talk again, Kagami interrupted, he hated to be one in the sidelines after all.

"Wait a minute, wait a minute! Why are you guys acting like you guys know each other?" Kagami asked.

"That's because we do." Came their reply. They answered in unison.

"Really?" Aida yawned before widening her eyes "..Ehhh?!" Aida screeched.

"Is there something wrong Aida-san?" Kuroko asked in which she was ignored.

"So—so you knew who'd posses teal hair in the first place? Y—you knew her from the start?" continued Aida.

"Yep!" nodded Kiyoshi.

"Why didn't you tell us?! It could have saved us from trouble!" Aida yelled at the Kiyoshi covering his ears.

"But I wasn't sure.." he whined.

"That's no excuse!" Kagami yelled.

"You wasted our efforts!" Aida scolded, on the verge of choking Kiyoshi.

"I got detention 'cause of it!" Kagami added.

"Maa, ma, We all had our happy ending right? Kuro-chan's here and all we have to do is make her sing." Kiyoshi said bashfully.

"F-fine…. " She muttered under her breath. "But.." she smacked Kiyoshi's head upside-down, you can hear a cracking noise if you were near. "I don't really like going back empty-handed." She stated as she smiled murderously.

"But, how'd you know her anyways?" Kagami asked.

"He's my childhood friend you see." Kuroko answered for Kiyoshi. He was unconscious after all.

"Really now?" Izuki asked.

"Yep! We even composed our song together. Right Kuro-chan?" Kiyoshi said. Completely renewed, and back to his self. It only took him a minute to recover. Kiyoshi looked at Kuroko for the assurance and she nodded to the group to conclude the question.

"…"

"…''

"Well… Now what?" Izuki asked.

"I-Introductions! Everyone!" Aida clapped her hands "Introduce yourself to Tetsu-chan!" she said. "Meet the main course of the band! These people are the ones performing!" she said proudly.

"I'm Izuki Shun, drummer and the team's accountant. Nice you meet you!"

"Hyuuga Junpei. Lead bassist."

"Kiyoshi Teppei, second voice and keyboardist"

"…"

"Kagami-kun, introduce yourself." Aida groaned.

"But she already kno—"

"Introduce yourself!"

"Okay, okay.. Kagami Taiga, lead vocalist and guitarist" he grunted.

"That's all for the ones in the front! Now at the back! These people are the ones at the backstage and such!" Aida gleamed with enthusiasm yet again.

"Koganei Shinji! The band's roadie!"

"Umm.. I'm sorry for asking but, what is that exactly?" asked Kuroko with curiosity.

"The one that sets the stage, packs us the gear and such." he smiled.

"I-I see.."

"I'm Tsuchida Satoshi and along with Mitobe Rinnosuke, that guy over there." He pointed at a guy with black hair parted at the sides with his mouth closed and curved into a smile. "We are the Crowd control or the ones responsible for security."

"And I'm Aida Riko! But Riko-san is what I'd like you to call me!" Aida said. "I'm the manager and at the same time their booking agent!"

"My name is Kuroko Tetsumi. Nice to meet you all." Kuroko bowed a bow with an exact measure of 45 degrees.

"Such respect! You haven't changed a bit I see." Kiyoshi remarked as he ruffled her hair affectionately.

"Please stop Kiyoshi-san.." she said, looking at him with eyes that showed she was annoyed by Kiyoshi's annoyance.

"Haha, I just can't!" He smiled.

"Ahh, I like this one. She's such a good *kouhai. Unlike a certain someone." Hyuuga said while glaring at a sheepish Kagami.

"Now, now all of you go upstairs and practice while I tour Tetsu-chan for a while and test her."

The team groaned but complied anyways. They reluctantly left and head upstairs to practice.

"Now, let's begin the tour, shall we?" Aida asked with excitement in her eyes.

After the short tour, Kuroko learned a few things about the apartment such as where it came from. It turned out ever since Aida's mother died, her father wanted Aida to have the apartment for the sole purpose of her to remember the fun times they had as a family. It wasn't easy at first but, after years of getting used to without a mother, Aida finally managed to take care of her own, though her father still remained protective. Her father, Aida Kagetora, was now a sports trainer and owns a gym across the apartment. The remaining Aida family lived 3 blocks away from a local supermarket.

Kuroko was surprised at first of Aida's willingness to share her personal story but Aida said it was okay because 'Things like that happen. And besides, everyone knows anyways' she said. Though Kuroko still felt like an intruder.

The apartment had two floors. On the first floor was where you could locate the living room which was full of trophies, medals and pictures. It had a couch, a flat screen television with an Xbox 360 and DVD player at the bottom. You can also find the kitchen in the first floor. The kitchen was big. It had a lot of utensils and ovens. But what caught Kuroko off-guard was the number of refrigerators. They had 4 for damn's sake! One for the boys, one for Aida, one for the food to be shared and the last one for all the cold food, according to Aida.

The second floor was where one could find the bedrooms. It had a master bedroom, 5 guest rooms each with a double-deck bed, 3 bathrooms and lastly, 2 restrooms. All in the second floor! It was also where you could see the terrace. It was mainly used for chilling according to Aida. Each member had one room and had a roommate to share it with.

Kiyoshi shared a room with Hyuuga, Izuki shared a room with Tsuchida, Koganei shared a room with Mitobe because as it turned out, Koganei could understand the silent Mitobe, Kagami shared a room with no one and the last guest room was vacant. Aida stayed on the master bedroom, obviously.

"Ne Tetsu-chan, I think we'd continue this conversation tomorrow, It's getting pretty late. It's nearly seven… but, if you don't mind, why don't you eat dinner with us." Aida said. They both were currently sitting on the couch talking about the band and stuff, until Aida noticed the time.

"Thank you Aida-san I think so too, that I really need to get home. And I'm sorry but, I think I should decline dinner. Anyhows, when will you 'test' me?" Kuroko said, taking one last sip to empty her cup of tea.

"Maybe tomorrow.. I'm terribly sorry Tetsu-chan, I thought everything would fit for today.. But seems like we chatted too long.." Aida said giving her a sheepish smile.

"It's okay.. Umm, I'd better be going." Kuroko got up as she stared heading towards the door.

"W-wait! You're not going alone are you?"

"I'am Aida-san.. Is something wrong?"

'A girl such as Kuroko.. Going home late at night…. In the dark streets.. Nooo! I won't allow it!' Aida thought, thinking of a Kuroko cornered by old men and ugly perverts.

"No, let someone accompany you.. Take Hyuuga! He's the toughest!"

"O-okay… But I'd really be fine on my own.."

"Nope! Girls should never be left alone in the dark streets..Even I get escorted!" she said before screaming "Hyuuga! Get down!".

After a few sounds of shuffling and yelling, Hyuuga appeared beside Aida.

"What?"

"Escort Tetsu-chan to her house!" she demanded.

"O-Okay..?"

"Make sure she's home in one piece and with no scratch or whatsoever.. Got it?"

"Yes ma'am."

"Okay now off you go!"

After a 30- minute walk, they both arrived at Kuroko's apartment.

"I'm sorry for the trouble Hyuuga-san." Kuroko bowed.

"Nahh, It's nothing.. Besides, I really just can't bear with the thought a girl'd be walking alone late at night.. You're Aida's friend and our soon-to-be band mate after all." Hyuuga said with a huff. "I'll be going, take care."

"I will.. Be careful.." Kuroko was answered with a wave.

Sighing, she went to her apartment. Opening her door, she was greeted by her Siberian husky puppy that goes by the name Nigou.

"I'm home" she muttered. ".. But no one would know anyways.. Right Nigou?" she muttered under breath, facing Nigou eye to eye as she kneeled down to pet him affectionately. Nigou was her only companion, it was no surprise that she'd treasure him more than a master should with his dog.

"Arff!" he wagged his puppy tail happily, relieved to know his master was fine and happy to receive a gesture from his master.

"Let's get some dinner okay?" she said before walking unto the couch and placing her bag there.

Her apartment was nothing much really. Once you enter the room, you'd see the kitchen on your left and the dinner table right after the kitchen. On you're right would be a short hall with picture frames hanging at the wall. It was a dead end and no longer than a meter. After the short hall, to your right would be Kuroko's room and in front of Kuroko's room would be another room. Kuroko's music room. It's where she'd think and make songs and stuff. It was just a room with a working desk, a guitar and a keyboard piano and a big window where you could see a view, though it was short, you could still see a few city lights. On the left side of Kuroko's music room would be the bathroom.

After the Kitchen would be the living room. Nothing really special about it, it had a television and in front of it was a small table and after the table would be the couch. A couch good for at least 5 people. 'Yet, we're only two'.

Putting Nigou's food in his bowl, Kuroko place it on the floor before calling unto her dog. Kuroko smiled at the sight. Nigou eating his food so happily made Kuroko want some dinner too. But making would cost her too much time, so she resorted to instant ramen. While waiting for the water to boil, she enters the bathroom to take a bath while waiting.

After taking a bath, she changed into her pajamas before going into the kitchen, only to hear the noise the kettle made. Frowning at the noise, she took some wet rag and carefully guided the kettle to pour some on her bowl.

After eating, she placed the now empty cup of ramen on the trash bin before taking Nigou's bowl to wash it up. She went in the bathroom yet again to brush her teeth and after doing so, he called in Nigou to enter her room while she closed the lights and arranged the curtains.

When they were finally inside Kuroko's room, she settled Nigou on her bed while she shut the lamp and turned the air conditioner on. While she was waiting for the air conditioner to cool, she sat on the side of her bed while she patted Nigou, who seemed to love the attention. Once the air was cool enough, she settled on her bed, ready for her sleep, Nigou infront of her, his tail brushing against her skin every now and then.

'Today was a wonderful day.. I made some friends.. And they invited me to be a part of they're band.. But..I'm still unsure of my decision though..'

"Ne Nigou, what would you think? I go in or not?" Kuroko asked Nigou. Though it may be silly to talk to a dog, it doesn't really matter because somehow, Nigou could understand her either way. Let it be a small command or sentence, he manages to understand. Though not all, it's still a dog after all.

"Arff!" was his reply. He's a dog after all. But with his tail wagging while facing Kuroko told her that it was a 'yes'.

"That's a yes then.." Kuroko said. She was about to close her eyes when the sound of something vibrating came to her ears.

"Ara, my cellphone.." Kuroko whispered as she stood up to see where it was left last. Seeing it was on her study table, she moved towards it and picked it up.

Kuroko's eyes narrowed ever so slightly while she smiled softly at the name.

'Kiyoshi Teppei' was what the screen flashed with Kiyoshi and Kuroko as 6 year-olds on the picture.

Opening the text message, she smiled more.

"You made some friends Kuro-chan! Let's do our best tomorrow as well, 'kay?" Kuroko read.

Chuckling to herself, she replied with an 'Okay, Thank you, Kiyoshi-san.. :))'

"Having friends.. It's not so bad.."

Author's note: Did you like it? Am I boring you guys? Please tell me 'cause I think it's getting boring, that's why I thought I'd spicen things up by the next chapter!

And I did this in the hospital too! The rooms have no WiFi but the lobby does, so I brought my father's laptop! Smart, aren't I? Hahaha! Just sharing with you guys! My mom's operation would be tomorrow, Dad told me not to come, so I think I might upload.

And I don't really know it myself but Nigou would be a boy here in this story… and the way I described her apartment, it was confusing right? I'm sorry but don't worry the appearance won't really matter!

*Kouhai would be someone below you.

Thanks guys!