Author's Note: This time it's AoKuro!

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ShikiKage: Me too~! Kuroko is so adorable~!

Haninozuka Mitsukuni: Hope you will enjoy this chapter! AoKuro~

Bommie: LOL! You are right! It's even official! I mean the end card of episode 4…that was, wow! And the official pictures on magazines too!

Azalie-Kauriu: Thank you! Hopefully, I will have the fem!Kuroko ones up soon!

Kusanagi Hikari: Sometimes, being too noticeable is a pain! He can't hide, because people keep finding him!

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Kiseu: I agree! But Kuroko pairings are my fav~! Here's AoKuro!

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Pairing(s): Aomine x Kuroko

Warning(s): AUish, male x male love, OOC-ness

Disclaimer: Rightful owner of Kuroko no Basuke is Fujimaki-sensei!

Premonition

Lately, Aomine had trouble sleeping. He had dark bags under his eyes that so far only Kuroko made a comment about. He was sure Akashi also noticed but wasn't saying anything since there weren't any changes in his performance. When Kuroko asked, all he did was wave off the concern shown in those unusually blank eyes saying it was nothing.

Everything felt like a drag to Aomine these days. Going to school, listening to Satsuki nagging, basketball…especially, basketball. Honestly, he couldn't remember the last time he felt a jolt of excitement playing the sport he used to love and obsess over. These days, there were barely anyone who could really give a challenge and he wouldn't be attending practices if it weren't for him either, his shadow.

"Tetsu…"

Kuroko Tetsuya, the boy whom he thought was a ghost when they first met at the empty gym one night. That was a day Aomine would never forget. He was a bit irked that it was Akashi who was able to hone the unique talent the pale teen had but still he was grateful that the red head had given the boy to him as his shadow, and him as the boy's light. What started as respect and admiration for each other soon grew into friendship and that also developed into something more. Unbeknownst to the team and his pink haired childhood friend, the two of them have been dating for almost five months now. However, Aomine felt like the other had been distancing himself quite recently.

Perhaps that was why Aomine was getting those dreams. As of late, every time he would shut his eyes to get some rest, he would wake up from a nightmare. They often changed but the topic was the same: his Tetsu would be out of his reach.

He can remember every single one of them quite vividly. One was about him going to practice only to realize Kuroko wasn't there and he always came early for practice! When he asks the other members about the boy's whereabouts they would give him a funny look and say that there was no such a person on the team. Then, Aomine would deny it and that's when he would awake up.

The one that got to him most was the one he frequently had. It was always the same thing. Everything was pitch black around him but there's a faint glow of light in front, when he gets closer for a clearer look he realizes it's Kuroko. The other had his back turned from him and once Aomine tries to reach out Kuroko would somehow get further away from him or disappear in wisps of smoke. He would wake up and stare at his hands for a while.

"Am I just being paranoid? Sure, Tetsu has that misdirection of his but…he's not really going to disappear, right?"

He tried to convince himself that it wasn't possible, that his Tetsu would never disappear from his sight. Even so, he couldn't quite shake off the heavy feeling taking residence in his heart. Trying not to dwell on it, he closed his eyes to enjoy the few minutes of sleep he would no doubt have before having to wake from another nightmare.

"Tomorrow…I will talk to him tomorrow…"

"…It's this dream... again?"

Sure enough, Aomine found himself surrounded by nothing but darkness. He could barely see anything in the pitch blackness he found himself in. He waited, knowing that there soon will be a light glowing in front of him…that the figure of Kuroko with his back turned would appear.

Like always, he could see Kuroko and even though he knew it was futile he walked towards the other. He would reach out only to have either Kuroko disappear or go further away. But as he reached out, he couldn't help but feel that something was different…he was right. The moment his hand connected with the small shoulder of the other, instead of disappearing or going further away, Kuroko turned. When he did, Aomine's eyes widened in surprise but not because of Kuroko turning but because the other was…

"Tetsu…"

Carefully, Aomine cupped Kuroko's chin with the utmost gentleness no one would expect him of having. With his other hand, he gently brushed away the tears flowing down from those blue eyes. The usual blankness in those sky reminiscent eyes were replaced with something more. If Kuroko's eyes usually reminded him of the calm, blue sky, now they reminded him of the turbulent ocean.

"Tell me, Tetsu. What's wrong? Are you hurt?"

Aomine could see the other's lips moving but no sound escaped from them. Despite it being only a dream, Aomine couldn't help but feel helpless and angry that his Tetsu was crying but he couldn't do anything!

"Shh…Whatever it is that is making you sad, don't worry about it. I will always be here. I love you, Tetsu."

It could've been his imagination or something playing tricks on his eyes but Aomine thought he saw Kuroko's expression changing into something more sorrowful. Smaller and paler hands than his own placed themselves upon his cheeks and Aomine stilled at the contact.

"Tetsu?"

Once again, Aomine saw those lips moving but he couldn't hear anything and that frustrated him to no end. As he was lost in thought as to what Kuroko was trying to convey, he felt himself bending down a bit. Before he could make sense of what was happening, he felt a slight brush of something soft against his lips. It was Kuroko who was pulling him down with his hands still holding onto Aomines cheeks and it was also Kuroko who gave that small peck against his lips while standing on his tippy toes. Usually, Aomine would have found that cute and would have proceeded to do something more but right now…

"…Tetsu?"

For some reason, Aomine felt like Kuroko would disappear forever. The 'kiss' felt like Kuroko was saying goodbye. And as if to confirm his suspicions, Kuroko disappeared into wisps of smoke the moment his lips left Aomine's.

That was when Aomine woke up.

In the morning when he was doing his usual morning routines, he wasn't surprised to see his eyes blood shot and the bags under his eyes more prominent. Taking a cold shower wasn't enough to wake him up fully. The dream he had last night, that nightmare was something new and he didn't like it. It still felt very fresh in his mind.

"That's it. The moment I go to school, I am talking with Tetsu."

Once he was at school, he headed to the first string's gym. By this time, the small teen would already there practicing. With that in mind, Aomine hurried his steps toward the gym. That was something he hadn't done in a while.

"Oi, Tetsu!"

There was a person already at the gym but it wasn't the one Aomine was expecting to see. The person at the gym was none other than their captain, Akashi Seijuro.

"It's rare to see you this early, Daiki."

"Akashi…where's Tetsu?"

"You mean, you don't know?"

"Know what?"

"Hm…isn't this interesting."

Akashi looked amused and Aomine really wasn't in any mood for jokes.

"Tell me."

"…Well, there's no point in hiding it. You will find out sooner or later."

"Find out what? Damn it, Akashi! Spill!"

"I will just say, good luck finding your shadow. I will see you later at practice when others are here."

Akashi began to walk towards the door, he went past by Aomine and handed a piece of paper at the taller teen.

"Tetsuya quit."

With that, Akashi was gone.

Tetsuya quit. Tetsuya quit. Tetsuya QUIT !

He wanted to deny it. Oh, how much he wanted to deny what Akashi said was true. But the paper given to him by Akashi…it was a resignation form and on it...Kuroko Tetsuya and it was written in the other's handwriting. There was no denying it. Kuroko Tetsuya…Tetsu…his Tetsu have resigned from the Teikou boy's basketball team. The paper in his hand crumpled up as he tightly formed his hands into fists. He could taste blood as he bit his lips hard. The taste was bitter.

"Damn it, Tetsu! Why…Damn…was it something I did? I thought you said you will be my shadow! Was that a lie?"

Sadly for Aomine, the person who could have given him the answer wasn't there.

"Damn it all! Those...those weren't nightmares especially the one from last night…they were…"

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Premonitions.

That was a rather abrupt ending...I didn't know how to quite end it...Also, as I wrote I realized something…aren't drabbles supposed to be short? I feel like what I am writing aren't drabbles…I will try to write shorter next time! That will be my challenge! I hope you all enjoyed this piece and until next time, ciao~!