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 so so much for the reviews! Made me happy and smile like an idiot, but it's all right! I meant it in a good way! Anyhows, I'm back! I'm sorry for the long update.. Never thought it took me a couple of days to think and get inspired.. But don't worry the next chapter will be good since someone's gonna appear!
Anyways, thank you for your patience and enjoy!
Proven wrong
"Please explain again Kuroko-chan, I don't think I heard you right." Hyuuga said as he rubbed his temple. "And Aida, please stop laughing. There's nothing really funny." Though he said that, he himself actually found it amusing. He's smirking after all despite the fact he's annoyed.
"Haha! S-Sorry b-but it's just so- Hahaha!" Aida howled.
"Gladly. You see, Kagami-kun befriended Nigou, my dog, despite his fears and because of that, we both thought that he was phobia-free, and to confirm or assumption, he acted high and mighty and tried to approach a dog on the streets as we walked. But then the dog bit his hand and he was trembling and murmuring ever since. We thought that maybe Nigou was special so I placed Nigou on Kagami-kun's arms when I thought he noticed, but he freaked out and started to tremble worse. Therefore I conclude that Kagami-kun's dog phobia has officially returned 5 times worse." Kuroko explained yet again.
Though she felt sorry for Kagami, she couldn't help but find it amusing along with the other members. Aida was laughing, rolling on the floor as she clutched her stomach, tears threatening to fall. Hyuuga and Kiyoshi, along with Kuroko and Koganei were smirking. Izuki laughed hard and was making puns as he was 'Inspired' well, that's what he said anyways. Mitobe was trying his very best to not laugh, but his red face told that he indeed, found it amusing. Tsuchida was laughing, but he covered his face with a hand towel. All in all, the band pretty much found it amusing.
Kagami was trembling and murmuring things like 'I hate them' and 'Stupid dogs' and maybe even something like 'I'll exterminate them'. It was silly, even Kagami knew that, but really, it was just so funny they couldn't help but laugh. If Kagami wasn't the victim right now, he's a hundred percent positive he'd be laughing too, but sadly, he was the victim in the situation.
"Sh-Shut up! I-I'm j-j-just tr-trem-bling.. N-No big, bi-big d-deal!" Kagami yelled at the band. This was not funny, damn it! He just wanted to prove he's no coward! That he faces his fears and he's not afraid 'cause he just overcame his fear. He just wanted to prove that to Kuroko. Was that so much to ask for? He's no pansy, that's for sure!
"Hai, hai~!" Aida yelled as she gave him a mock salute. Then she continued her laughing along the others, except Kuroko, though she was smirking, which he is thankful for. He didn't want to give her a bad impression of him. Nope, not at all.
Sighing in defeat, Kagami headed towards his room. A meeting will be held right after dinner, which would probably start in a couple of minutes but never mind that, he prefers to sulk in his room than be the laughing stock of his band.
"Kagami-kun, dinner will start in a few minutes, so please don't sleep while you're sulking." Kuroko reminded. Kagami huffed and marched to his room. Her straight-forward personality really never failed to surprise Kagami but still, it's something he has to get used to.
Finally entering his room, he automatically closed and locked the door then lay on his comfy bed. Sighing, he couldn't help but remember his 'Episode'.
=Flash Back=
"To think that I overcame my fears 'cause of you.." Kagami mumbled.
"Nigou is a kind dog Kagami-kun. Even if he does hurt or harm living things, he'll be doing it simply to defend himself or people who he seems close to. But, he always gives a warning growl before acting. Not only that, let's not forget that he's just a puppy. He's completely harmless."
"You say that 'cause he won't bite you."
"It's to assure Kagami-kun." She stated simply.
The two were walking, heading towards Aida's apartment. Though it was only 6:21, Kuroko was sure that Aida was freaking out. They had to be home before 7 and have dinner with the whole family. At least that's what Kuroko sees them as.
"Ne, are you sure that you're completely dog phobia-free?" asked Kuroko unsurely.
"'Course! I just befriended you're dog!" He said proudly, while smirking.
"Right…" Kuroko replied doubtfully, but her face was still in stoic form.
Speaking of 'Stoic', from Kagami's little experiments, he discovered that Kuroko only showed emotions when something serious happens. And by 'Serious', it means when one of her considered family and friends are in danger, or when they're seriously upset. It actually depends on her point of view and her opinions so Kagami cannot really let her show her emotions intentionally. But when it came to music, she seemed to smile and be happy.
Sighing, Kagami continued on with his walk with Kuroko. Niogu was right in front of them, wagging his tail every from time to time, but that didn't stop him from checking over Kuroko and licking her legs.
"Kagami-kun, are you really sure?" Kuroko sighed. Just because Kagami befriended her dog, doesn't really mean that Kagami could befriend every canine, and she didn't want to give the red-head an idea that he could befriend any canine, his ego will certainly boost. But what if he tries to pet a dog by the street and get bitten? His ego will definitely crumble on the spot.
"Tch, you lack faith." Kagami lectured. "If you're so worried, I'll befriend every dog 'round the city." He shrugged, but despite that, he was grinning. A sure sign that he was overconfident.
"Kagami-kun, you shouldn't be overconfident. What if you look up to yourself so much and get scared by the dogs again? Wouldn't that make a huge hole in your pride?"
"Okay, you're just being a worry wart. First: I'm not overconfident. I'm now fearless. Second: I won't get scared by those beasts again 'cause, like what I said, I'am now fearless." Kagami stated in a matter-of-factly-like voice. 'I'll show you Kuroko, I'm no pussy and I'm a real man.' He thought.
Kuroko sighed, but didn't dwell on the topic any longer, instead, she just continued walking, both in comfortable silence. But Tokyo's just so noisy huh? Kuroko continued walking as she checked her phone for the time. It was already 6:49, she's too sure that Aida would jump out and hug her when she gets home. Not like she's complaining, the feeling of hugs or anything physical was just so foreign. Other than Kiyoshi, she never had much physical contact with people.
As she was about to bring her mind to the past, she was interrupted by Kagami.
"Hey, see that dog?" Kagami asked suddenly while he pointed at a brown dog along the streets. "I'll prove it to you that I no longer am scared." Kagami grinned as he walked towards the dog.
"Kagami-kun, I don't really think th—"
"You worry too much. What are you, my mom?" Kagami snorted.
Kuroko sighed, he's so worked up over the smallest things. Let it be a simple share of vanilla shake, a CPR then his fears of dog. He really wanted to prove his theory huh?
Keeping at least a meter away from the dog, Kagami offered his hand as he snapped his fingers softly as he crouched low for the dog to meet his gaze.
"Here boy." Kagami said as he snapped his fingers again while he reached out to the creature.
The dog raised his/her head as he looked at Kagami. Standing up, the dog approached Kagami. Sniffing his hand as he/she inched closer to the red-head.
Kagami was grinning now. He didn't freak out despite his sweaty and a little bit shaking hands nor did the dog. Turning towards Kuroko, he gave her a triumphant smirk.
"Told you! You worry so much that's why. I'm no longer scared of dogs and I have proved that correct. Any worr— Yaaww!" Kagami howled.
Looking back at the dog, he was surprised when the dog bit his hand harshly as the dog stared at him with eyes swirling with fury and anger. He could tell 'cause there was Kuroko, whose emotions show on the eyes, so he's used to it yeah.
"Oww! Get it out! Get it out! Get it out! Get it out! Get it out!" He chanted. While he tried to force his hand back, he winced when his hand just felt more damn painful! His hand was like throbbing with pain, Fuck it! Poor right hand, he couldn't play his guitar like that! "Let go! You bitch!" Kagami cursed, but that only caused the dog to bite his hand harder. "Oww! Stupid fuck!"
Sighing at the sight, she couldn't help but smirk. He just couldn't listen. Walking towards the duo, Nigou trailing not far behind, she crouched like Kagami as she placed a gently hand on the dog's head. Patting the dog gently, her hand traveled to the neck where she felt a collar.
"Thank goodness. You won't suffer from rabies. The dog had it's shots. He has an owner." She said casually.
"I-Is it really the time for y-you to sa— Ouch! Let go!" Kagami yelped while glaring at the pain-causer.
"Calm down Kagami-kun, if you panic, Joe will see you as a threat."
"Joe? What the fuck? Ouch! Ahh! Fuck it! I can't fuckin' calm down! Get his shitty mouth off of my hand God damn it!" Kagami yelled.
Kuroko sighed at her band mate. He just doesn't learn 'till he experienced it himself. Smirking a little, she eyed Kagami. He was sweating and his eyes showed anger and fear.
"Hai, hai.." Kuroko mumbled as she gripped Joe's neck a little tighter to warn him. "Please let go." She said calmly as if she was talking to a human. 'Before that guy kills you. Cursing is something he does when he's all emotional, at least that's what Aida-san said.
The dog whimpered but continued clutching the red-head's hand. Nigou growled at the display of disobedience, but still the dog continued. Kuroko sighed mentally. 'Great, two stubborn-heads'
"Please let go, Joe." Kuroko repeated and this time, the dog let go.
Joe looked at Kuroko before licking her cheek. Kuroko smiled at the display of affection before petting Joe as Joe snuggled to Kuroko. Nigou snarled in jealousy as he snuggled up to Kuroko as well, trying to give the other no space. Joe growled as did Nigou. The two were still puppies, Kuroko noticed. Smiling, she observed. They were so cute like that. Puppies fighting over a little hug.
Chuckling softly, she patted both of the dogs at the same time. And at this, the two leaned into the touch as their tails wagged back and forth happily.
"No more fighting." She scolded lightly. And for the moment there, Kagami was ignored completely.
"Joe!" came a man's voice.
"Arff!" the dog barked as he march towards his master.
Grabbing the dog, he smiled and looked at the frozen red-head, not noticing that he was trembling.
"Thank you so much for looking for my Joe! I was so worried! Did he cause you any trouble at all, good sir?" the man asked.
"..." Getting no reply aside from pained groans, he looked at him critically.
"Are you okay?" The man asked.
"He is fine. He's just thinking of his first encounter with a dog." Kuroko answered.
The man yelped at the sound of course. Looking for the source, he failed to notice Kuroko standing in front of him which, annoyed her greatly.
She find pleasure in scaring people, specifically Kagami, but when it came to serious business and no on noticing her, it was annoying.
"I'am right in front of you." She guided.
Looking low, he jumped.
"S-Since when were you there?!"
"I was here from the very beginning." Kuroko sighed.
"Oh, I apologize young girl. I just hadn't seen you there." The man smiled.
"No need. It happens all the time. If you excuse me Mr. Joe's owner, I have to take my friend home now. Our friend is waiting for our arrival. Excuse me." Kuroko explained before bowing.
"Ah, of course, I'll be on my way as well. Thank you again young folks, it's nice to know someone cares." He smiled as he walked away with Joe on his arms tucked, leaving the duo behind.
"Kagami-kun, let's go." Kuroko said as he helped the still silent Kagami up. "Kagami-kun?" Kuroko said unsurely. Though he was silent, she could hear muttering under his breath.
"Stupid d-dogs… Beasts— horrible…." He continued.
"I warned you Kagami-kun, but still you won't listen. Let this be a lesson. Experience seems like the best teacher for Kagami-kun." She chuckled.
"N-not funny! He star-started it! I just w-wa-wanted to p-pet him!"
"But I warned you, did I not?" She chuckled.
=End of Flash back=
"It wasn't my fault, it was the stupid dog's.."He mumbled.
"Oii! Bakagami! Dinner's ready!" Aida yelled after banging her fists on the door.
"Comin'!" Kagami replied.
Opening his door, he flicked his lights off before closing his door and heading down stairs.
Because the band gets together in the apartment, they take turns in everything; Cleaning the dishes, cooking, cleaning the living room etc. They all had their duties and even Aida wasn't an exception. Though she was never allowed to make food and be in charge of cooking anyways. Eat her food, you'd see hell and taste sand with all the disgusting stuff as well.
Kagami, Mitobe, and probably Kuroko, since she lives alone and has experience, are the only ones capable of cooking.
Koganei, Izuki and Kiyoshi are capable of cleaning the rooms and the living room. Basically, the whole house.
Aida, Hyuuga and Tsuchida are the ones who does the laundry and errands; going grocery shopping, buying the needed materials for cleaning and etc.
Once he settled in his seat, he awaited for the food. Kagami was not on cooking duty today, as it was Mitobe and Kuroko who did it as well. She was carrying the platters after all.
"Okay! Dig in!" Aida announced. The band obeyed, as they have learned, Kuroko's cooking skill specializes in deserts and soups. Even fish and meat, though she said she's not so confident in cooking chicken.
"Hai!" the group replied.
"So that's why we'll be changing our plans! Any questions?" Aida boomed. She was gleefully happy somehow.
"Yes! Why do we have to switch schools?!" Kagami yelled. It was already 9:09, so he was already recovered. And despite the time, he's no sleepy, not one bit. He was done sulking and he had no intention to sulk much longer nor to continue his sulking.
"'Cause I said so!"
"What happened to the school that looked forward to our arrival?!" Hyuuga jumped. If you're asking why and what's going on, he shall enlighten you.
First: She said they'll be switching schools when they have settled in some school. Second: They'll be switching the songs as well. And Third: The school they're going, like Seirin, is a well-known and prestigious school!
"I called them and they said it was alright, as they have not yet announced our arrival, which was good. But the principal was a bit disappointed; she was looking forward to seeing Kagami after all. And! The new member which is you Tetsu-chan." She feigned hurt.
"So, if we transfer, what school, Aida-san?" Kuroko asked.
"That's a secret!" Aida squealed.
"O-okay..?" Kiyoshi asked unsurely. You just gotta be careful when she's extremely happy sometimes, it could be because she finds it amusing to see the band's jaws drop of the revelations she reveals.
"Hai!" She squealed before pointing at the semi-colored heads. "Now! Tetsu-chan, Kagami! Listen carefully!" She said seriously. "The last song, I've decided, that you two will perform a duet! Right after Kuroko finishes her song, which means we'll be playing 5 songs."
"W-What!?"
"You heard me. Tetsu-chan? Will you be okay with that?" Aida asked as she made her puppy eyes.
"I don't mind at all." Kuroko sighed. She didn't want to get hurt, nor did she want the brunette to sulk and start her cries and hugs.
"Okay! The first 3 songs will be performed by us, without Tetsu-chan. The songs will change as the school requested. They wanted rock songs because it'll be like a night festival you see. It takes place around 4 o'clock and will end at 7 o'clock and as they requested, we will eat with them for dinner and we'll also play after our performance, and when I mean play, not the instruments but, play like how children play. They have stands there and lots of games prepared, so they told me to let all of us play." Aida said, looking intently at Kagami for any interruptions. But when she received none, she continued. "Basically, after singing, which would probably end at 5 something, we will join the students in playing fairs and stuff!" She said excitedly.
"So we can play?" Koganei asked, he was excited too.
"Yep!"
"Okay, okay! What about the songs?" Kagami interrupted. 'I don't like wasting my time.'
"The 3 songs have been decided. The 4th would be Tetsu-chan's and the 5th would be a duet by you two. I'am sorry to inform you when we'll be performing in 3 days time, but please make a duet, that's what they have requested!"
"I don't mind."
"3 days!? What am I? Superman?!"
"It's okay Kagami-kun, we could start the 1st verse today and the chorus. Tomorrow for the 2nd verse and some intro. The notes will be tomorrow as well so we could teach them the tune and the other necessities."
"E-ehh?!"
"Alright! It's decided!" Concluded Aida cheerily. Kagami might protest so she gave him room for none. She was so smart!
"Come Kagami-kun, we have to make the lyrics and the tune. You are a composer, are you not?"
"I'am but.. Just not that talented." Kagami mumbled.
"That's why I'am here." Kuroko smiled.
"Ahh! I can't believe we finished the whole damn song! I thought you said only the 1st one!" Kagami groaned.
"Yes but, our ideas just popped out and when tomorrow comes, I'am too certain that we will forget the tune along with lyrics." Kuroko yawned as she covered her mouth.
For shit's sake it was already 3:43 AM in the morning, school's not there as it will be a Saturday tomorrow, so not much to worry. Though, Kuroko's worried of being sick as she usually sleeps at 8 o'clock and when she surpasses 10, she usually suffers from a fever and a migraine.
"Okay, I'm tired, I'll to my room now." Kagami grunted, his eyes were droopy and they looked as if it were to fall off. 'But I got to write a song with her.' So girly—yeah, he knows but hey, it's his first ya' know. Composing along with someone.
He's used to doing stuff by himself. He composes, he writes lyrics, he sings, he plays and he did that all by himself. But the feeling of someone to hold to, depend to was so far better. And besides, when he told her he'd do it alone, she replied with a frown "You're not on your own. And besides, doing things together is so much better despite this being my first time as well. The more the merrier."
Smiling in remembrance, he was awoken from his stupor by Kuroko's soft and gentle voice.
"Hai, I'll be heading towards my room as well. Oyasuminasai (Good night) Kagami-kun."
"Yeah, Oyasuminasai" Kagami grunted before leaving the living room.
Making sure to switch everything off, Kuroko went upstairs to brush her teeth then sleep along with Nigou. The dog was so sweet, he stayed up all night just to make sure his master's safe and have been keeping a distance at Kagami like what Kuroko instructed him to do.
Done brushing her teeth, she lay on her bed with Nigou, the dog snuggling closer like a child and a mother.
Author's note: From now on my translations will be beside the romaji or whatever they call it, because I, too get tired from going to the author's note to see and understand the translation then go up to continue reading. I mean, it's such a hassle!
By the way, to the anonymous reviewers, would you use the same pen name so I could really thank you properly? It makes me so much happy knowing that despite you've got no account, you guys still continue on supporting me! So thank you! ;*
I think the chapters are getting boring huh? , that's why the next would be cool! Someone's gonna appear soon :)
Thank you for your patience!