Author's Note: Long time no see ! If you've followed my stories since RBS you might have noticed a large lapse in my writing...

Let's just say I that I was suffering through a dark time in February but I'm over that hill and on to resume my life. I got into University, for those of you that are curious! I'm going to be studying at the Sauder School of Business at UBC (haha).

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"You're early," Hyuuga turned to the sound of the gym doors opening and felt slightly surprised.

Kuroko Tetsuya stood in the doorway, wearing a rather large sweater that dwarfed him slightly (even though he wasn't that short), gym shorts, and an expression that Hyuuga had never seen before. It was shy, uneasy, and... it reminded him of what girls looked like around their crushes. Hyuuga took a quick scan of the gym. They were completely alone, and he didn't think that it was himself. Was he thinking too much? It really was a rare day when Hyuuga noticed Kuroko's arrival though.

"Good morning," Kuroko in a way that said that has embarrassed to be noticed for a change.

"Good morning..." Hyuuga scratched his chin in curiousity. He couldn't let this mystery go.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Kuroko deadpanned and the captain pursed his lips. What would happen if he asked Kuroko? Would he shrink back from the pressure, fight back, or just give in? It was too risky to try; he didn't know Kuroko well enough...

"Hey guys!" A voice called out as a huddle of bodies entered the gym from the opposite gym doors, "It's Hyuuga and… who's that guy standing beside him?"

Hyuuga blinked twice. What on…

His eyes strayed to Kuroko, and took a second glance when he saw Kuroko's perturbed face. His eyes were focused on the group that had just came in, and was exuding an atmosphere that was just impossible to not notice, or ignore.

"Wow… Kuroko… uh…" Hyuuga started awkwardly.

"Yes? What is it?" He looked up and fixed a shifty gaze onto Hyuuga.

"I think you'd best sit out this practice," Hyuuga pushed his glasses up and continued, "I don't think you can do anything in this… state."

"…" Kuroko looked blankly behind Hyuuga and nodded, "Thank you."

He seemed to deflate slightly in relief.

Someone in that group, huh? Hyuuga fixed a watchful eye upon all the boys, trying to remember their faces. None of their names seemed to come to mind, so he turned back to Kuroko, only to find that he had already left. He stomped his foot on the place where Kuroko had been a few times and shook his head.

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The first practice was an assessment of skill. Kuroko hadn't expected it, but Kagami Taiga out shone every single freshman. He himself didn't count because his own abilities weren't the shiny kind. They were dark undercurrents of a river that nonetheless moved the water in definite ways. With his height and his strength combined, he was a strong player. Kuroko tipped his head to the side as he watched the practice from an indiscernible position. He sighed softly, recognizing the fact that Kagami would become a key player, and that Kuroko would have to acknowledge him and even perhaps be his partner. He buried his face in his hands for a few seconds before returning his attention to this gymnasium.

His physique wasn't bad either, although Kuroko already knew this beforehand. He had enough stamina to go on through the whole night, but of course Kuroko could never do it. Kuroko planted his face into his palms a second time as unwanted memories resurfaced to his mind.

Let's take this experience is a positive one… shall we? He tried to organize his feelings in a better light.

First off, I now know that I am attracted to men. Strictly, or not, I don't know. He stared blankly at Kagami.

And I got to have some really good… lovemaking.

This isn't the end of the world. Life moves on. I'll go tell Hyuuga that I'll attend next practice. Kuroko stood up and brushed the back of his pants to get the dust off. I'll have to face Kagami sooner or later. I'll just make a set date so I can prepare myself.

Kuroko probably wouldn't even prepare himself because he never really strained his thoughts to extremes. He was just saying this to himself for no good reason.

He stayed in his position, playing on his phone, until practice ended. The members all filed out to the change room, and Hyuuga lingered behind. He was speaking to Aida Riko, their assigned coach. Kuroko hadn't met her yet.

As he climbed down the stairs and off of the second level balcony, he heard their soft conversation slowly escalating into a fight. It wasn't an angry argument, and it sounded more like friendly bickering. Kuroko made his way towards the two, and cursed to himself when they turned around to look at him.

I really need to do something to fix this.

"Oh. Oh!" Aida Riko exclaimed and put her hands on her hips, "Is this…"

Hyuuga pursed his lips ruefully.

"Yeah. This is Kuroko Tetsuya…"

"He's more noticeable than I thought," she deadpanned.

"Maa…" Hyuuga scratched his head and glanced at Kuroko as if he weren't involved at all, "it's just a… temporary issue."

"You make it sound like I'm a broken computer," Kuroko said.

"Well, I'll see what you can do later, okay? Fix your issue. I gotta dash," She said in a business-like manner and began to head towards the exit.

"Okay. Sure," Kuroko said to no one in particular, "I'll troubleshoot and try to find out what my problem is."

"Would you like to call customer service?" Hyuuga nudged him.

"Customer service sucks," he said,

The gym doors creaked open once more and a tall figure entered. Hyuuga and Kuroko turned to see Kagami Taiga. He was scanning the bleachers, presumably for some lost object. Kuroko felt as if his feet were nailed to the floor and he prayed that he would melt and seep through the hardwood unnoticed.

Please leave…

"Kagami-kun!" Hyuuga called elatedly and turned to Kuroko, "Weren't you interested in him? Well here he is now…"

Kuroko felt his face turn pale and he tried to turn to leave. Hyuuga's expression changed and his perceptive eyes looked as if they pierced right through Kuroko. He felt transparent for a full five seconds. He felt his wrist being held by Hyuuga's strong fingers.

"You're not going anywhere," he said dangerously and quietly.

"Really?" Kuroko said with no expression, because he had no idea how to express himself at that second-and because it felt as if his world was swirling into a whirlpool of embarrassment and poor decisions.

"Really," Hyuuga said stonily just as Kagami Taiga and his emanating presence approached them. Kuroko's wrist was still being held with an iron grip. He hoped that it wouldn't cause a bruise.

There was a squeak from Kagami's sneakers when he stopped abruptly in front of the pair. Hyuuga released his wrist and Kuroko stayed planted to the floor. His entire body felt frozen, but burned under the stare of Kagami's red eyes. He met Kagami's seemingly nonchalant expression with a neutral one of his own. Kuroko stuffed his hand into his jacket pocket and tilted his head up a bit to meet the other boy's eyes. He forgot that Hyuuga was watching them. It was suddenly just Kagami and Kuroko, ready to face the consequences of their actions.

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