Important Note: This is a dark fanfiction, I was never well known for sunshine and daisies, but this particular story is going to include hints of parental abuse, so.. You were warned! There may be (hints of) pairings in later chapters, but I think that's about it. This is going to be mostly in character and cannon otherwise. Anyway, I do not own any characters except the butler and the manager(so far).

This chapter is mostly abuse free.

Two slightly important things:
A map of an amusement park that I may reference to for names of rides or attractions has been added to my bio page.
Scenes where Kuroko is not present, or something of the like, will be written in third person. Sorry for any confusion!

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Chapter Five- Bulletproof Glass

"Tetsuya" She said softly, sitting on the edge of my bed and shaking me gently. "Tetsuya, wake up.."

I shifted, yawning quietly and opening my eyes after a moment. Blinking, I observed the side profile of my mother, mentally sighing at the fact that she wasn't looking at me. "Ohayo.."

Sitting up, I glanced at my clock. It was barely five, I noted as I stretched. As I settled again, I felt the familiar touch of my mother's hands fixing my hair. The fact that she always managed to fix it with minimal observation was extraordinary. "Your food is on the table, you can wash and then assist me in picking up the toys, I want to deliver two bags by noon.."

I blinked, eyes widening as I turned to stare at her slight profile. "That's impossible, okaa-san.. Both of us barely finish a bag a day.."

Your mother? She was meant to wear elegant ballgowns and smile pretty, It shows, doesn't it?

I swallowed as steely black eyes met mine for the first time in days, knowing I had misspoken. "I am strong enough to do this."

Averting my eyes, I nodded. There was nothing much I could say to that. She had been providing for me for most of my life, and I loved her for it, however..

"Wash and eat, you need to focus on your studies." She called, barely needing to raise her voice. The house was small and between the two of us, practically silent. I stood, not bothering to reply as I went into the bathroom, knowing she'd likely flinch.

It's so funny, how father and son can look so alike, yet how the son can take so much after the disappointment of a mother..

I stifled a yawn, knowing it wouldn't matter either way if I fell asleep, as I was behind Kagami. Blinking lazily, I stared at the board, trying to reason out the math equation, just in case the teacher actually called on me.

"Kagami! Stop sleeping!" My eyes widened as a piece of chalk flew toward my light.. Was he tired as well? Why?

"Eh? I wasn't sleeping..!" He protested, sputtering in protest as he struggled to avoid a detention. It was times like this, I was truly glad for my lack of presence..

As the teacher walked away, I closed my eyes quietly, lips tilting upward. I could almost feel Kagami turn around and glare at me as I did so, yes my lack of presence was a great gift some days.

"Kagami, I will color your hair white!"

I cracked an eye open after a moment, my usual blank expression returning as the teacher glared thunderously at the redhead. "Kagami-kun, you're going to end up missing practice at this rate.."

"I know, shut up!" He half shouted, earning another piece of to his head from the disgruntled teacher.

"I refuse to have you speak like that!" The balding man shouted back, finally earning Kagami's full attention. "See me after class!"

During lunch, while Kuroko had mysteriously disappeared and escaped his wrath, Kagami found himself being pulled by the ear into a very crowded closet by his coach. "Oi! That hurts..! Wait, why are you two in here!?"

Hyuga was carefully inspecting the crack in a wall, while Kiyoshi simply waved and smiled, choosing to answer in his usual unhelpful manner. "Secret stuff!"

Kagami raised an eyebrow and frowned, crossing his arms as he looked at their fidgeting coach. She automatically noticed and glared back, causing his frown to deepen until he finally burst out. "An explanation would be nice!"

Riko looked at Kiyoshi and Hyuga, who were both carefully avoiding eye contact, before realizing she would have to do this. Exhaling, she spoke slowly, like she usually did while deciding a training schedule. "Well, there's three things."

She paused as she took in their positions, Kagami was in between Hyuga and Teppei, while she was blocking the door. Even if he wanted to do something stupid, he couldn't escape..

Satisfied, she finally continued to talk. "First thing, practice is cancelled today, but Kuroko doesn't know that.. Second thing, you will not tell Kuroko, and you will meet the three of us in the gym after school, we have to talk to Kuroko about something important."

She glared sharply at the ace as he opened his mouth to complain, silencing him again. "Yes, you need to be there. Third thing, Kuroko may or may not have been lying about his identity, and he may or may not be in danger in his home."

It was no small feat that Hyuga and Kiyoshi held down a wild and angry Tiaga down for the next half an hour, allowing Riko to talk sense into his thick head.

"Ehh.. Kuroko, I forgot my wallet in the classroom, you go ahead. I'll be there in a second." I turned and opened my mouth to say I would come with him, only to be met with his retreating back..

Frowning, I stared as he jogged off. Kagami had been acting strangely all day, and I hadn't been able to figure out why as of yet. Maybe it had to do with why he was tired..?

"No point in wasting time.." I hoisted my gym bag farther up onto my shoulder and proceeded to the gym. Maybe it was my mind that was playing tricks on me, but..

Was the gym completely empty?

It was hard to silence Kagami as his ran towards his seniors, waving as he tried to catch his breath.

"H-he should be in the gym, waiting for me by now.." He whisper shouted, panting quietly as he skidded to a halt next to Riko. Clearly, he had run to meet them, and clearly from the way Riko hit him, it was unappreciated.

"Listen you, just behave and make sure he doesn't get past you!" She hissed, her nerves causing her to scowl fiercely. "He may try and escape this confrontation.."

There was a grim moment of contemplation as Kagami stood up and Hyuga sighed. Even Kiyoshi's grip on the small box, which he'd cleaned, tightened for a moment.

It thankfully didn't last, however, as Kiyoshi pocketed the glass box and patted Kagami on the head roughly. "Both of you relax, it's our Kuroko!"

It seemed that was what spurred on the formerly silent Hyuuga as he smile darkly and clap his hands together. "Whatever happens, happens.. Let's go, there's no use in moping around here!"

Bandaged fingers tightened around Kuroko's wallet as their owner stared past the stone pillars that announced the name of her son's school. Perhaps, this was a bad idea..

"I- I should just.." She whispered quietly, taking a hesitant step back, before inhaling deeply. Running would be the easiest thing, however..

It's Tetsuya. Your baby boy, you can't let him skip meals..

Her mousy brown hair covered one of her tired eyes as she started to walk forward. It was nothing, wasn't it..?

She swallowed thickly and walked past a few students, not noting or caring that they seemed to not notice her. They were of no consequence, she just had to find the gym..

Basketball.. I wonder if I'll see the friends he talks about sometimes..?

The touch of a smile graced her lips as she remembered the giant of a redhead that had burst into their tiny home. Perhaps she'd see him, he had claimed to be his basketball partner..

Kagami..