Trapped
A/N: Hola! So, here's chapter 8. I wanted to do Kuroko's point of view for a while but couldn't find a suitable chapter - here's the suitable chapter! :) Enjoy~!
Kuroko:
Perched on the edge of my hospital bed, I swing my legs slowly. Akashi-kun bought me a new pair of jeans, a clean top and a pair of trainers to change into because my old clothes were stained with crimson blood. I feel fresh and rejuvenated as I watch Akashi-kun neatly folding up my dirty clothes and putting them into a bag. His red hair is in its usual neat style, his hetero chromatic eyes filled with shining happiness. I smile.
The blood tests and reaction-response session went okay. The blood tests showed that I have a deficiency in iron but that's it. They're giving me supplements. The reaction-response was slightly more problematic. My reactions are slowed down but not to the point where they are life-threatening and as long as I am kept out of dangerous situations (which Akashi-kun assured everyone he'd do, with this protective tone in his voice that I just adore), I'll be perfectly fine. My responses to human speech, actions and expressions is slightly irregular and unreliable but again, Akashi-kun said he'd help me fix that.
My doctor - Midorima-kun - wanted to keep me in hospital for another week or so just to help me strengthen up and get my reactions and responses in tip-top shape but Akashi-kun argued with him, saying (and I quote) "He just awoke from a coma! You can't expect him to be in perfect shape after a few hours!" and Midorima-kun replied with "Yes, but we've seen better," to which Akashi-kun yelled "But you've also seen worse," and brought out his scissors, snipping them menacingly and treacherously close to Midorima-kun's throat so Midorima-kun stepped down, smiled shakily and quickly agreed that I could go home.
So, that brings us to this particular moment. Akashi-kun has just finished packing my stuff. He walks over to me and sits down, his hips brushing against mine. The physical contact sends a tingle up my spine but I ignore it.
"So, Tetsuya, are you feeling okay?" Akashi-kun asks, putting an arm around my shoulders and smiling warmly - a rare sight to anyone but me.
"Yes, Akashi-kun, thank you," I reply, turning my head to face Akashi-kun. He presses a quick kiss to my forehead before we are rudely interrupted by the sound of a male voice.
"Ah, Tetsu! Getting discharged today, I presume?" it asks. I recognise the use of 'Tetsu' anywhere. It's Aomine-kun. I immediately tense up, remembering the way he hit me and caused me to hit my head on that door frame. Akashi-kun must notice my frightened behaviour because he stands up and starts to speak.
"As a matter of fact, yes he is. Why does it concern you?" Akashi-kun asks, his tone dangerous, his expression hard.
"Ah, I have to take Tetsu home with me," Aomine-kun explains. Akashi-kun raises a red eyebrow.
"You? Take him home? Like I'm going to let that happen!" Akashi-kun spits.
"Actually, you are letting that happen because he was living with me before this incident," Aomine-kun says. Images of him kicking me, hitting me, punching me, slapping me and abusing me in many other ways flash into my mind. My hands begin to shake.
"Yeah, and look where that got us. Go away, Daiki. You're a complete idiot for thinking I'd ever let you take Tetsuya with you. He's coming with me so if you can fuck off now, that'd be dandy," Akashi-kun says defensively. He's about to turn towards me when Aomine-kun starts talking again.
"I'm not going to fuck off just because you told me to, you son of a bitch. You think I'm scared of you? In your dreams!" Aomine-kun roars. Akashi-kun faces him and looks him straight in the eye. A few seconds later, I can hear the faint sounds of snipping. Aomine-kun's expression changes instantly, from determination to fear faster than I've seen anything happen. It makes me feel rather dizzy as I'm not particularly good at handing quick and sudden things (the reaction-response test also told us this).
"Dear, dear, Daiki. Didn't anyone ever teach you not to anger me? I am absolute, after all," Akashi-kun's eyes flash with anger as the snipping sound increases in volume. Aomine-kun's shoulders tense and he begins to shake.
"A-ah! I-I think Tetsu should decide who to stay with!" he says quickly.
"I agree," Akashi-kun smirks. Both of them turn to me.
"W-well, i-if it's not too much trouble... I'd like to stay with A-Akashi-kun," I stammer hopefully. Akashi-kun's and Aomine-kun's faces show opposite expressions. Akashi-kun's face is bright with happiness and victory and Aomine-kun's face is dull with sadness and loss.
"Tetsu, you bastard! I'm your boyfriend! Not this pathetic prick that thinks he's so amazing and absolute!" Aomine-kun suddenly screams, falling to the floor. I blink in confusion.
"You're his boyfriend? Yeah right, you're abusive, possessive and controlling! You're the reason he ended up in hospital!" Akashi-kun's voice is at the same pitch as Aomine-kun's.
"I almost killed you, Tetsu," Aomine-kun mutters, a drastic decrease in volume. "I almost killed you and I want to make it up to you. I want to show you how good a boyfriend I can be,"
"No thank you, Aomine-kun," I say. "Y-you're my friend but... my heart belongs to Akashi-kun,"
Aomine-kun opens his mouth to reply but a different voice replaces the sound.
"Kurokocchi!"
We all turn around and see Kise-kun running towards us, screaming as if he's not in a hospital - although, Aomine-kun and Akashi-kun haven't exactly been thoughtful of their surroundings.
"You're awake! I heard the news from Midorimacchi yesterday -" Kise-kun starts before he is cut of by Midorima-kun who is following closely behind.
"It's Doctor Shintaro, thank you. I can't have you calling me that embarrassing nickname while I'm at work. Imagine what my colleagues would think," Midorima-kun scolds.
"Loosen up, Midorimacchi! Anyway, I heard the news from Midorimacchi yesterday and flew in as quickly as I could. I took a few days off during the first few weeks of you being in a coma but the modelling agency weren't too happy so I never really got to see you after that. How are you?" Kise-kun's tone is carefree and happy, like he's always been.
"I'm fine, thank you. You?"
"Great! So, are we leaving or what?" Kise-kun pumps a fist in the air with enthusiasm.
"Yes, we are. Shall we?" Akashi-kun says, offering me a hand. I take it and he lifts me up from the bed, our fingers intertwining. We smile at each other and Akashi-kun leads me out of the hospital room.
"Bye, Midorima-kun," I say as I walk past him. He nods.
"Thank you for your work, Shintaro. I am extremely grateful for what you've done to keep Tetsuya alive," Akashi-kun's voice is genuine with gratitude. Kise-kun helps Aomine-kun up and follows us out.
"Bye, Midorimacchi!" he says, excitedly, causing me to turn back.
"Hn," Aomine-kun makes a sound of annoyance. "Kise, let go of my hand,"
A light blush is dusted on Kise-kun's face as he reluctantly lets go.
"Sorry," he mumbles.
Akashi-kun turns on the TV and watches me, thoughtfully. I blush slightly.
"What's wrong, Akashi-kun?" I ask, cocking a brow. Akashi-kun smiles the same warm smile he did in the hospital.
"Nothing," he breathes. "I'm just so happy to have you back. I missed you so much. It was torture without you here... I was so scared that you weren't going to make it. Tetsuya, I love you," My eyes widen as my blush deepens. It's rare to get such expressive words out of Akashi-kun.
"Th-thank you, Akashi-kun," I say.
Akashi-kun sits down next to me and stares into my eyes. We stay there for a moment and suddenlty, he's leaning in. On instinct, I lean in too, tilting my head. Our lips meet.
The kiss is gentle at first but starts to get rougher and rougher as we continue, as if Akashi-kun has been holding in all these emotions for a long time. We break apart for air and smile at each other.
"I love you, Tetsuya," Akashi-kun reconfirms.
"I love you too, Akashi-kun,"
A/N: This isn't the last chapter. I have one more chapter planned but chapter nine is just a little aftermath of these events - not at all crucial or important to the plot so you don't have to read it. It's just stuff like what happens to Aomine and... *SPOILER ALERT* an AkaKuro wedding scene. ;)