Pairing: Various.

Comment: Whee! Finally. Yeah, still in slow flow… Before this chapter ended, the story seemed a bit escalated quickly… I just don't know what & how to write at that part. Like, "hmm was it too suddenly… was it even logic to happen at the first place…" (-.-)

Anyway! Hope you enjoy the update. Though it's boring.

Disclaimer: I do not own Kuroko no Basuke or any of its characters. The story is mine, though.

Please be noted that this fic is purely fiction.

[At the party, Akashi's Mansion, Tokyo]

Kise, Kuroko, Aomine and Kagami had just arrived at the mansion few minutes ago, currently were guided by one of Akashi's butlers to a hall where the party was held. When they were in the front of the hall entrance, the large double door was quickly opened, revealing the room behind the long wall.

Not just a plain, empty room though. In fact, there were many rows of table with desserts, many familiar people, murmurs and soft music filling the large room. When the door was opened, the sound it made caught everyone's attention and most of them would automatically turned their head to the entrance.

Kise, Kuroko, Aomine and Kagami walked into the room. All of them spotted most of their own former basketball teammates were with their partner, though some were still single.

Kise, noted that most of his former Kaijou teammates gathered with most of Kuroko's former Seirin teammates, made eye contact with Kuroko. Both of them nodded then went towards where their teammates were. Aomine and Kagami left too, but to where Aomine's former Touou teammates were.

All of them soon greeted each other, before starting the 'it's been a while, let's talk about our current life' conversation. While Aomine and Kagami, particularly Aomine, were teased by some of his former teammates, Kise was having fun with his former ones, though the rest didn't stand on the same side as his, considering the fact he talked about his Tetsuya-cchi all the time that his teammates, especially Kasamatsu, felt like wanting to shut his mouth with any methods—particularly, kicking him straight on the face.

Meanwhile, Kuroko was standing among the crowd, unnoticed even by his former teammates. A tap on his shoulder startled him, though he remained expressionless. Kuroko turned to his back.

"Oh, Akashi-kun." The owner of the surname smiled at the mention of his name.

"So you did come," Akashi said, "I thought you wouldn't, since you have a kind of bad history with my other self."

"To be honest, I wouldn't if not for the fact that you sent Ryouta-kun a threat," Kuroko answered without hesitant. "You know he hates earthworms."

Akashi chuckled. "I just have to. Ryouta is not the only one, for your information. At least I made a time for him to show his affection towards you, in case you lack his attention these days."

Akashi's words struck Kuroko's nerve, yet at the same he could felt his cheeks burnt. Kuroko was unsure whether it was because he felt shy, or humiliated. Whatever the reason, Kuroko acknowledged one thing—he disliked both sides of Akashi for two different reasons.

"Now, now, you should relax a bit, Tetsuya," Akashi said, after seeing a change in Kuroko's expression. "It's not good to feel tense all the time."

Kuroko let himself to calm down, suppressing any negative thoughts that might surface. He slowly took a breathe, and remained silent.

"Let's set that aside," Akashi decided. It would be not good if he made one of his guests uncomfortable… especially in a party like this. "It has been a while. Have you settle to your new life, Tetsuya?"

Kuroko looked at Akashi. "Not really. But I'm happy with Ryouta-kun."

"Well, that is good to hear."

"What about Akashi-kun?"

Akashi smiled. "Fairly. Just like you, I'm happy with Atsushi. Though he is very clingy most of the time… I can't help but to enjoy the times I spend with him," his smile grew. His eyes clearly told Kuroko the sincerity of his feelings towards Murasakibara.

Yet, Kuroko could see a tint of pain mixed with the affection, and how Akashi tried hard to suppress it. Kuroko knew the story behind it.

Suddenly, Kuroko felt like he wanted to give a hug to Akashi. And he did, pushing away the dislike he felt towards the other side of Akashi. After all, Kuroko was not that heartless.

"Tetsuya? Why are you hugging me out of blue?"

"Akashi-kun, one day you'll be able to forget him and love Murasakibara-kun completely."

Akashi widen his eyes. He was sure he didn't show it on his face… yet Kuroko sensed it.

"I do love Atsushi with all my heart," Akashi said, replying Kuroko's assuring hug. "My other side just can't, even though he accepts Atsushi as our husband… for my sake."

"I'm sure you can convince him, Akashi-kun. He is you, after all."

Akashi let out a weak smile, which was unseen to Kuroko. Right when Akashi was about to speak, two voices interrupted him simultaneously.

"Waaa—Tetsuya-cchii! You… and Akashi-cchi…"

"Sei-chin…"

Both Kise and Murasakibara were in their chibi mode, with tears in the corner of their eyes. Kuroko and Akashi looked at them, then at each other. They smiled, releasing their hug before they went to their respective husband.

"I'm not cheating behind you, Ryouta-kun," Kuroko said, understood what the word his husband couldn't say, holding both Kise's hands with his.

"Then… earlier?" Kise asked, eyes still comically teary.

"I'm just giving Akashi-kun a hug to reassure him," Kuroko answered. "He has some problems, and it's kind of an instinct for me to comfort him."

Kise looked at Kuroko for few minutes, observing his hidden but sincere expressions. He then merely smiled, no more doubts towards Kuroko anymore. At the same time, Akashi wrapped his arms around Murasakibara's waist.

"Is Sei-chin going to leave me… for Kuro-chin?"

"Don't worry, I don't plan to leave anywhere beside you," Akashi said, tilting his neck upwards. "It's just a hug between friends. Besides, I only love you."

Murasakibara connected his teary eyes with Akashi's. He immediately wrapped his arms around Akashi, afraid to let him go. Murasakibara definitely didn't want the past story to happen again, ever.

By then, the sound of the door being opened echoed the room. Everyone turned to look at the entrance, curious to see who had just arrived.

~To Be Continued~

A/N: Tadaa~ that was exactly what I meant. I didn't plan on this to happen but somehow it came as I wrote that part. Do you think it was too suddenly?

Also, here's a question: Who was the 'he' Akashi and Kuroko mentioned in their conversation? The 'he' that Akashi's other side couldn't forget?

Share your thoughts in review or pm! See if there are people who can guess it right. People who get it right will receive virtual cookies from me! (:3)