Author's note: Whoa, I totally forgot to post the new chapters here on FFn! I've got four chapter out on AO3 but somehow I didn't bother to post them here xD Anyway, this is not a very long or exciting chapter but it is necessary. The story has to develop somehow, right?

'You'll give in to me eventually.'

Kagami gritted his teeth as those cocky words that had been spoken to him that morning repeated themselves in his head.

With a scowl he dribbled his way up to the hoop, jumped and sent the ball through the net with a heavy dunk. Basketball had always been a good way for him to get rid of his frustrations and right now he was definitely frustrated.

Aomine was pissing him off.

Kuroko had been absolutely right. Ignoring the bluenette was proving to be extremely difficult. It wasn't just because they were both in the basketball club and in the same class, but Aomine seemed to have made it his mission to bother Kagami every chance he got. It didn't matter how hard he tried; the guy just refused to leave him alone. Kagami was nearing his limit. His temper wouldn't be able to take much more.

On a more positive note though, Kagami got along well with the rest of the basketball club members. His upperclassmen Himuro and Takao especially. It had been two weeks since he joined and he'd settled in really well. The coach had been impressed by his skills and said that with a bit more training he'd definitely become a regular in time for the Winter Cup. For the Inter High he'd be on the bench as a replacement though.

He liked the school too and he had made some great friends. Had it not been for a certain asshole with dark blue hair he wouldn't have had any complaints at all.

When Kagami landed back on his feet he peered over his shoulder to sneak a glance at Aomine. The blue haired teen was sitting on one of the benches, eyes bored and arms crossed over his chest. Kagami couldn't help but to find it strange. Aomine was the team's ace, wasn't he? So why didn't he do anything? For the past two weeks that Kagami had been part of the club he hadn't seen the other teen move from that bench even once during the practice sessions.

He had thought for sure that Aomine would be more than willing to show off his skills.

"Hey, Takao?" He asked his upperclassman who was dribbling a ball next to him.

The black haired teen looked up at him questioningly.

"Hm?"

"Is it normal for Aomine to never do anything during practice?"

"Yeah. He usually doesn't attend at all."

"Hah? Why not?"

"Because he doesn't have to. Since he's already so good the coach allowed him to choose for himself."

"I know he's the ace and all...but is he really that good?"

Takao sniggered and patted the confused Kagami on the back reassuringly.

"Well, I can't blame you for doubting it since you've never seen him play before, but yes, he is that good. I can't imagine him losing to anyone."

With a thoughtful hum Kagami once again directed his eyes at the bluenette. Now he was curious and he hated himself for it. He didn't want to be curious about that asshole. But when it came to basketball and the possibility of a skilled opponent he couldn't help himself. He really wanted to see him play. What would it feel like to play one-on-one with the guy? If he challenged Aomine and beat him then perhaps he'd be left alone. He felt a spark of excitement in his chest.

But as soon as the thought crossed his mind, he shook it off. Kagami had sworn to ignore Aomine after all. The bastard wanted his attention and Kagami certainly would not willingly give it to him. Challenging him to a one-on-one would mean that he acknowledged him and that would be the same as losing.

"What about matches?"

"As long as he plays in games he's free to come and go as he pleases."

"Does that include practice games?"

"No. He doesn't have to attend those either."

Kagami snorted.

"How can the coach even agree to that?"

"Coach was against it at first but in the end Aomine got his will through somehow." Takao let out a small chuckle before adding, "Wakamatsu was so pissed at first."

That was just ridiculous. How could someone like that even be allowed on the team? Everyone needed practice no matter how good they were. There is always someone better. Aomine was probably just being lazy, Kagami decided for himself.

He prepared himself for performing another dunk when he heard Aomine's taunting voice from the bench.

"Oi, Kagami, don't just stand there! Your ass isn't very exciting to look at if it's not moving!"

'Ignore, ignore, ignore!'

A small smirk slowly spread on Takao's lips.

"Hey, I think I know why he's been coming to practice lately."

Kagami growled darkly under his breath.

"Shut up."