Keeping their relationship a secret was something he hadn't even thought of until it was brought up by Imayoshi after practice one day while they were still in the gym. Aomine was confident that what other people thought didn't matter. He could still play basketball and he would have Kagami and Kuroko, and that was really all he needed.
"I don't have a problem with it, but even if you don't realize it, some people aren't going to like it let alone accept it right away. And they'll let you know when they don't, believe me."
"I don't need people in my business anyway. If they don't want to see it they can fuckin' leave." Aomine huffed as he shot a basket, making it in easily.
"Don't tell me you haven't thought about the consequences of dating guys, let alone two at once. That's kinda odd." Imayoshi recovered the ball and dribbled it casually.
"I don't see why being with another dude is such a big deal. But I guess all three of us being together is a little uncommon."
"It's not common at all." He passed Aomine the ball. "You should also be concerned with the fact that they know it's not normal too. If the three of you decide it doesn't work how are you gonna break it off?"
"It's gonna work." Aomine's eyebrows drew together as he scoffed and dribbled as quickly as he could before dunking the ball harshly.
"All I'm saying is that you need to be prepared for them to either choose each other or choose you."
"Their not gonna have to choose! For once in my life things are right and I'm not letting that go." He huffed a frustrated sigh and dropped the ball. "I won't let them go." He spoke more to himself now than to the captain. They left it at that and when Aomine was on the train to go meet Kagami and Kuroko, he couldn't help but wonder what would happen if they decided they didn't need him.
Aomine didn't want to think about what would happen if they decided it was too much trouble. He was too far into this now that if the other two didn't get along in the end, he couldn't possibly choose one over the other. And if they decided that it couldn't work between the three of them they could easily have each other.
The sharp halt of the train brought him out of his thoughts and Aomine shuffled along with the other passengers out of the station. He sighed into the open air and made his way down the street, ceasing his negative thoughts as they were starting to frustrate him. He didn't want to be in a bad mood when he got to see them again. It was Friday night anyways and they planned on staying at Kagami's for the weekend.
"Aomine-kun." He jumped a bit at the sight of Kuroko gazing up at him with a small smile gracing his face. He could see Kagami walking up to him as well.
"Hey Tetsu. Kagami." He smiled at them. Kuroko wrapped his arms around Aomine's waist and gazed up at him.
"Kagami-kun said that you get to pick what movie we watch tonight, but since you get to pick I get to sleep in the middle." Aomine ran his hands through Kuroko's hair and nodded in agreement. He is so damn cute.
"I thought it was my turn to choose dinner Kagami." Aomine pouted, "You can choose the movie."
"Nope! I already planned meals for the weekend." He kissed Aomine's scowling cheek as he walked past them in the direction of his apartment. They caught up to him quickly and Kuroko linked their arms together. Being with them like this made it seem like everything could always be this simple. Aomine couldn't push back the thoughts that had invaded his mind since talking with Imayoshi. "Oi, what are you making that face for?" Kagami looked in his direction. His voice betrayed nothing but the look he was giving Aomine said it all. Apparently his thoughts decided to make themselves present on his face and he really didn't want to bring this up with them. Not when things were so uncomplicated.
"...It's nothing."
"Aomine-kun is very bad at lying."
"Well...maybe it's something," he exchanged glances with them, "but it's not important right now." They dropped the subject and continued on their way.
Kagami made their dinner once they got to his place and after Aomine decided on an Indie film, (incessantly recommended by Kuroko) the three of them gladly hopped under the covers of Kagami's bed, reveling in the feel of the cool sheets against the warmth of their combined bodies. "Are they going to actually time travel at the end?"
"Stop asking, I can't tell you. It'll ruin it." At least this indie movie wasn't boring. Aomine briefly wonders how Kuroko talked him into picking this when he feels pressure on his side. He was laying with his stomach facing Kuroko who was snuggled between them and when he looks down he sees Kagami has sprawled himself across the smaller boys body, trapping him, and is resting his head on Aomine.
"I don't feel like paying attention." His words were muffled by the blankets he had pressed his face into.
"Kagami-kun, I can't see." Kuroko pouted and gave Aomine a pleading look. Aomine responded by leaning over and kissing Kuroko, resting his head on his shoulder, and wrapping an arm around Kagami who was now completely slumped over them.
"You guys aren't going to understand anything that happens!" Kuroko squirmed beneath the covers and the two larger boys.
"I have a feeling you're not the one who picked this movie, Aomine." Kagami bit at him lightly through the covers before nestling his head deeper into his abdomen. They stayed like that until the movie finished, not really paying attention in favor of teasing Kuroko and occasionally groping one another in amusement.
Kagami lifted himself from his position to find the remote that had gotten lost somewhere in the sheets. Kuroko let out a sigh of relief when the weight was lifted off of him. Aomine reached over and turned out the lamp on the night stand. They talked lightly as they began to drift off and when Kuroko fell asleep first, Kagami turned on his side quietly to face Aomine who was lying on his back staring at the ceiling.
"Hey..." Kagami whispered and leaned up onto his elbow. Aomine glanced in his direction and shifted toward him slightly. "What's wrong?" Aomine pondered giving him a smart answer but decided against it.
"Nothing."
"You've been thinking about 'nothing' all day. Kuroko hasn't brought it up because he's nice but we know when something's bothering you." Aomine glanced down at Kuroko's serene sleeping face before staring directly at Kagami.
"I-" he cut himself off and sighed. "I love you." Kagami was a bit surprised not at the words, but at the intensity of his gaze as he said it. "Both of you...so much." Aomine brought his hand up to rub across his face. "I can't help but wonder if...if this couldn't work...how...?" He couldn't finish but Kagami caught onto what he was saying. Realization shown on his face and he stealthily climbed out of bed, careful not to jostle Kuroko, and moved quietly to sit next to Aomine on his side of the bed. He sat up and stared at his hands in his lap.
"Look at me." Kagami's gaze was stern when Aomine looked up at the red haired boy. His look was hard but it was firm and loving all the same. Aomine looked tired and troubled and it strained on Kagami's heart to see him this way. "If you think when we decided the three of us should be together we didn't want it to be for the long haul, you have another thing coming." Kagami rested his hand on Aomine's leg and rubbed it soothingly. "It could never work otherwise. My whole heart is in this and I know Kuroko's is too." He was forward with his statement and the relief Aomine felt at that moment was too much. He didn't break down, but he would have if not for the sliver of pride he had left. Instead, he let his head drop to the crook of Kagami's neck and he scooted forward so their crossed legs were atop each other. Kagami brought him into his arms tightly. "You think too much about useless things." Aomine punched Kagami's side, earning him a wince, but a small smile formed on his face against the redhead's neck.
"Go back to your spot." Aomine playfully whispered. Kagami smirked at him and they kissed before he moved back to his side of the bed. When they settled in once again facing each other Kuroko stirred awake for a moment.
"Stop moving..." His voice was heavy with sleep and he flipped himself over to grab onto Aomine. Aomine pressed his lips to the top of that blue head and adjusted them slightly so Kagami could hold onto both of them. "Th' next time you two decide t' talk 'bout import'nt stuff without me I'll kick you both outta bed..." The accused looked at each other briefly before looking down to find Kuroko fast asleep.
A/N: The indie movie I was thinking of is called Safety Not Guaranteed. It's really cute omg!
