Title: He's Just There
Summary: Never gave a single thought for who he is. He doesn't even consider the thought of what he is to others. And to them, he's just there for them, an unknown presence that can affect them in the slightest. And when you rid of that presence, a hole, a void pops up-right at their hearts. A void that's can't be filled, unless by him.
Chapter 2: The snacks don't taste good; the hurt won't go away –Murasakibara Atsushi
Chapter Summary: "Snacks aren't tasty today, maybe because it's not from him." Lunch is where they would meet, where his Fairy would give him food, and this is where he realized, that Fairy-san went back home.
Chapter 2: Fairy-san (Murasakibara)
"Snacks aren't tasty today, maybe because it's not from him."
I'm not much with words, even to myself. So I can't say much about what I feel. But there was something I could say about my problems. Constantly teased about my height was something I experienced ever. And people never took me seriously; they always thought I was childish. I know I'm childish, I know I whine, but… I wish I could be taken seriously. Though, the matter of no one understands changed to one, but now he's gone. It's hard for me to explain how I feel, but I can say this: All I know is that snacks aren't as tasty, lunch wasn't very fulfilling and that's probably because of him.
Day 1: I met a Fairy
*Grumble* I patted my stomach, starring down at the noise. The lunch wasn't filling because of the cafeteria's rule, one serving per student; nothing more and nothing less. I rid of my tray, and scanned the ecosystem of the cafeteria; in search for something to satisfy my stomach.
My bag of snacks and treats were emptied in the matter of this morning. My favorite potato chips; classic snack and filling, my favorite brand is Calbee-potato chips. Maiu-bo; the small, puffy corn snack, I can easily access it with one hand, and I would always get a variety on the food. Chocolate; if it's something sweet, I would go for this creamy goodness. From bars to stick types, either would satisfy me. And the next cold treat I would get would have to wait till I arrive home, to eat my Tube Ice Lolly.
I walked around steadily, people would sometimes usher away from me- like rats. There stares were like blades, and they stung when it cuts. It's not like I choose to be this way… it just happened. So far there were no-can-do, and instead people would just tremble in fear when I get near them. How insensitive…. Maybe I should crush them later…
The only thing I got though was pudding, but that's all. Heading back toward my seat, I felt something hit my lower torso. I looked down, to see what has blocked my path.
At first I didn't see anything, till I saw the fluffy light-blue hair. Then I actually saw a person, he was pale looking, light-blue powdery hair, and doe eyes that were cerulean colored- looks like candy. I started to drool a bit, and this person smelled like vanilla. Fairy-san?
I crouched down eye-level to the person, and he was extremely short. I measure his height with my hands, and I heard and growl from the boy. "You're pretty short huh?" He kept staring at me with a blank-face, it was kind of irritating. I kept looking at his hair; it looked like it shined under the cafeteria lights. I tasseled it between my fingers; I was right, it was soft and fluffy. My fingers winced in pain, as my hand was slapped away.
"Please stop that." His voice matched his starring pretty well. I sleazily rose up, "Nanada*, your just the same as them." I looked away, uninterested of the person anymore. Though we just sat there, I kept looking down at the smaller being, and he kept a stoic face up at me. I turned away, only to spot a tray of lunch barely touched or eaten. I drooled at it, my stomach growling.
"Do you want it?" I look back down at the person. He's definitely a Fairy, because after so, I rush to eat the food down. I sat in his spot, "Itadakimasu~" And I started to eat. I looked back down at the person; he was sitting next to me, reading a book. I rustled through my pockets, an idea popped into my mind. I rustled in my pockets, pulling out wrapped candy I was going to save. Vanilla flavored- maybe since he smells like vanilla, he'll like it.
I set them down in front of him, and went back to eating. The tray of food was completely consumed, and my stomach was filled. "Thank you for the food." And I walked away from the boy. Though, I did smile a bit, Fairy-san ate the candies.
Day 2: I got a gift from the Fairy
Next day came, and I walked inside the cafeteria, I waited patiently for my food, only to consume it in a matter of seconds. "What a monster! Did you see the way he eats?!" Snickering was in the background.
I brought extra snacks with me, so I won't go hungry. Crumbs were all over my face, eating potato chips always did this mess. I crushed the empty bag, the tossed it on the table. On the table was my bag of snacks, with empty wrappers surrounding. But something struck me down, where is my Maiu-bo?
"Not here…" My yummy treat of Maiu-bo was gone. I pouted a bit- the snacks were not in my bag. I looked at the snacks in boredom, not complete without my Maiu-bo. Then I felt it, something was placed on my head, balanced perfectly on it.
I bend my head down, to see a snack item fall in my hands. I turned around, only to see that stoic face again. "It's Fairy-san…" He didn't say anything; instead he started to walk away, reading his book. I blinked, but turned my attention towards the snack.
It was a snack I've never seen or probably eaten before. "Chili oil-tomato crackers…" I started to unwrap it, and take a bite into the cracker. It was crunchy, and the taste danced upon my tongue, it was delicious. "Fairy-san is so nice…"
Day 3: I got a substitution from Fairy-san
I went to lunch again, but my mood was kind of gray, because my mother rid of my snacks. How cruel, and I'm starving now. I clumped into my seat, waiting for lunch to end. I heard rustling, and it was coming toward me. I opened my eyes, to see a white-plastic in my face.
I snapped up, to see a full-plastic bag in front of me. I inspect the item, inside were some of my favorite snacks and goodies. I looked around to find anyone, but there was no one. I looked down, and inside was a note. "Don't want you to starve. –Fairy" I smiled, and ate in pure bliss.
Day 4: Trading with a Fairy
I walked with my tray of food, heading toward a table, but it wasn't my table. It was Fairy-san's table, and I sat in front of him. He was looking down, reading a book again. "Fariy-san…" He looks up at me. "Do you wa- Why don't you eat it?" I interrupted him. He didn't say anything, but he did understand it. "I did eat it; I just get full easier than others." I looked at him in astonishment. I started to grab some of my food; Fairy-san needs to eat more. I dumped my snacks in front of him, and he stared at me in confusion.
"Trade. Your lunch-some of my snacks…" He looked blankly at my snacks, but he then gave me a smile. It made my heart thump. "Thank you for the food." He started to eat the snacks, starting with something that made me smile- vanilla flavored Maiu-bo. He ate it slowly, first nibbling at it, than taking a small bite. He looks really adorable…
"Fairy-san, did you know?" He looked up at me. "You're quite tasty looking." He smiled. "Am I?" I nodded. "I wonder if I taste better than my looks." I looked at him in astonishment. I want to eat Fairy-san…
1 month: Am I a Monster, Fairy-san?
I hear it every day, the sound of murmurs about my height. Today, someone actually made fun of my for it, when I hit the cafeteria entrance, because I forgot it was pretty short. A guy screamed I was a monster, people laughed at me. Am I a monster?
I sat down, I snuggled my whole being into the nape of his neck. He sat in my lap, as I snuggled to him in comfort. Over the time I've spent with Fairy-san, we started to hang out more at lunch.
"Fairy-san…" I could hear him turn a page. That probably meant, tell me. "Do you think I'm a monster?" That's when I heard the page stop turning halfway, but more the book clapping shut. I hugged him, hoping he didn't think of me as a monster. "Do you think you're a monster?" Am I a monster…? I'm not a monster, I'm… I shook my head no in his neck.
"Than if you say you're not a monster, I believe you." I popped my head on top of his. "Thanks Fairy-san." I felt my heart beat again. "My name isn't going to be Fairy-san forever is it?" I looked down at him; he was reading his book again.
"Than what do you want to be called Fairy-san…?" "My name is Kuroko Tetsuya." He stared up at me with those eyes. "Murasakibara Atsushi." "Can I call you Kuro-chin, then?" He nodded. "Okay, Murasakibara-kun." His smiled was most definitely belongs to a Fairy's.
But I was a little sad… I wanted Kuro-chin, to call me Atsushi.
Months later: A present for Kuro-chin
I found out some things about Kuro-chin. His favorite flavor is vanilla, he loves literature and almost every time I see Kuro-chin at lunch, he has a new book. He's very sensitive about his height, and he looks a lot like his mother. He's not even noticed at all, and there have been many incidents that Kuro-chin was bumped into. Also, he could be this sixth person everyone was talking about at lunch; he fits the description according to Aka-chin. He's different from others, especially depending on looks and personality. Kuro-chin, is really nice, he's my Fairy that gives me treats. He smells live vanilla, and I really want to eat him.
I decided to give Kuro-chin a present today, in thanks for being with me and giving me treats. I hope he likes it. I saw him about to walk out of the cafeteria; I rush towards him, hugging him from behind. I could see him stumble a bit; I squeezed my face into his neck. Kuro-chin really smells good today; I really want to eat him.
"What are you doing Murasakibara-kun? You're heavy." I stayed like this for a little longer. "I got you a present." I held a plastic cup in front of him. "It's a vanilla milkshake." He stared at it. "I never had a vanilla shake before…" He grabbed it, and I watch him take a sip. Soon after, I saw something cute of Kuro-chin, he had flowers around him, he was in pure bliss. I smiled; I made Kuro-chin happy.
"I really enjoyed it Murasakibara-kun." I nodded. But I noticed, I never let him go. I don't want to part from Kuro-chin, I'll be lonely. Because when I'm with Kuro-chin, I feel secure. And not worry with being called monster. "Murasakibara-kun… can you let go?" I shook my head no. "Kuro-chin would leave me." He didn't say anything, but instead he turned so we were facing. I had my arms around his waist now, and he was trapped in my arms. "I won't leave you…" And I felt a hug. I smiled.
But after that day, Kuro-chin wasn't there anymore. I couldn't see him anymore; the only thing I got left from Kuro-chin was an empty vanilla shake, with a note on it. "Fairy-san has to go back to his world now. Bye-bye… Atsushi." I stared down at the note, and tears formed in my eyes that day. And every time I would eat my snacks… it wouldn't taste as good anymore.
The lunch wasn't filling. The snacks weren't as tasty. And I was always lonely at lunch; I would always smell a lingering smell of vanilla in the air; especially where Kuro-chin sat. Maybe I should of promise Kuro-chin to not leave me, because now… Kuro-chin is gone.
Disclaimer: I do not own Kuroko no Basuke/Basket; all rights go to Fujimaki Tadatoshi. All I own is this fan-fiction plot line.
A/N: Yes! Finished with Murasakibara, he though it wasn't as long, it's more because Murasakibara wasn't the best with words.
*Nanda = Oh, I see/ Oh what
**The snacks you saw, those are actually some snacks he eats in the anime or manga.
黒子のバスケ© Fujimaki Tadatoshi
He's Just Here © Made2352