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This is a roleplay story done by KurokoTetsuya101 and The Lucky Bell.

Over time, Kuroko's cold did go away. He was glad that it was gone just in time for that date he suggested. Now only a week has passed and the duo has been working hard. They meet up after school together to practice if they could. However most days Akashi had practice and Kuroko had library duty. They both agreed to meet in the library once Akashi's basketball practice was over.

In basketball, Kuroko has really been improving like Akashi said he would. He didn't practice only in school. He practiced at home in his free time as well. He was determined to join the team by next month like Akashi planned. It wasn't just basketball either. His status in school changed. No one really bullied him any more and he was the big talk of the school along with Akashi, but he wasn't necessarily popular. However whenever he heard a rumor involving him and Akashi, he ignored it.

Today Kuroko had library duty and Akashi had another practice. The whole time Kuroko worked, he looked at the clock. He wanted to see Akashi again but he had to wait. When it was about ten minutes left until Akashi would pick him up, Kuroko began to feel excited. He really wanted to see Akashi again and walk home together with him. He decided to finish this last job of putting books away before Akashi came.

However, while Kuroko was finishing up his duties, he failed to notice a group of students standing at the library's entrance doors. The group consisted of 4 girls and one guy, hiding behind a corner, observing their target: which is Kuroko.

For the past couple of weeks they have been observing Akashi and his unusual interactions with the bluenette. One would ask... why would they watch Akashi? For one simple reason and that is because they are part of his fan club. Yes, the Akashi fan group has formed on the day the redhead entered the school and has existed since.

Surprisingly, the club has some male members as well, proving Akashi could really attract both genders. However, since they are devoted to Akashi, the group always watches him from a distance. Some even confessed but were rejected completely... But some did have luck.

Two girls succeeded in asking Akashi out, most probably due to Akashi's annoyance with the group, so he had tried to play along. However, he couldn't fall in love with either, so he rejected them in the end. Never the less, the fan group still staid devoted to their love interest.

But when they noticed Akashi and Kuroko interacting like lovers, alarm bells rang in their heads. They have one mission... and that is to find just what is going on between the former nerd and Akashi.

If the two really did have something going on, the group would try to do everything within their power to stop them and break them apart. But before they are sure, they have to ask the nerd himself. And what better time than when he is alone?

One girl in the group nodded to the rest, as they slowly made their way to the nerd. Now standing behind him, the leading girl tapped the bluenette's arm to get his attention.

Kuroko nearly dropped the books he was holding when he felt the tap on his arm. Who was that? It wasn't Akashi, practice wasn't over yet. Unless he ended it early?

He placed the last book on the shelf before facing whoever tapped him. He was a bit disappointed that it wasn't Akashi but he hid his disappointment well. Although now he was confused. Why was there a group of teens here? He didn't recognize any of them at all although he knew they went to his school since they wore the school's uniform.

"Can I help you?" He asked politely, wondering if these teens wanted to study in the library now that it was after school.

"Actually yes. We would like to know your relationship with Akashi Seijuro." the girl didn't waste any time, going straight to the point. The other students behind her stiffed as well, awaiting Kuroko's answer with anticipation.

Kuroko was taken aback by the sudden question. His relationship with Akashi? He didn't know if the redhead wanted anyone to know so he decided to take the safe way. "We aren't on the best of terms but we can stand each other." He hated lying but it's the first thing that came to mind.

Everyone in the group got suspicious of Kuroko's answer which made them raise their eyebrows in confusion. This time, another girl took it upon herself to ask Kuroko more questions. "So why are you hanging out with him so often? Spill it out. We know. We saw you two being close."

"Saw us being close?" Kuroko asked. He tried thinking fast. "We aren't close. Really. I don't think someone like him could get along with me, vise versa." Why did these people want to know? "Why do you guys want to know, anyway…?"

The group really isn't happy with the answers Kuroko is giving. Irritated and angered, the group surrounded Kuroko on all sides, rendering him from escaping if he dares to try.

"We're Akashi-sama's admirers, the Akashi fun club. Our club has formed since the day Akashi-sama entered the school and we have been trying to win his heart ever since. Now... we've noticed that Akashi-sama is paying close attention to you. What's more, your 'strange' activities suggest you two might be closer than some thing."

The girl stepped close, threateningly close to her target.

"Tell us the truth NERD."

Kuroko stepped back a little although he tried not to step too close to the surrounding group. He felt a little scared if he had to be honest. He was someone who disliked violence. He hated fighting. With the situation he was in, this certainly felt threatening. "It is the truth...!" He insisted, trying to keep himself from shaking. He tried not to think about what she called him. "We aren't close. Really."

The students noticed that Kuroko was scared so they laughed as they stood around him. Provoking him and making fun of him.

"What? Are you scared?"

"Pfft! You're a waste of Akashi-sama's time!"

The girl in front of Kuroko giggled before facing him again.

"We know you're not telling the truth so don't waste our time and tell us already. The consequences may not be as harsh if you tell us the truth now."

Kuroko really wanted to stand up taller and tell them that they were wrong, but he didn't have the courage to do it. He was still a scared nerd. "You asked me a question and I gave you an answer. Just please... You don't need to do anything. It's the truth, really."

Some students began tapping their foot in irritation while others looked at Kuroko threateningly.

This time, the only male in the group decided to intervene.

"We asked you a question but you didn't answer correctly. Also, you can't tell us what we can and can't do NERD. Spill out the beans or else." the teen formed a fist with his right hand and punched his other spread hand.

There it was again. They were calling him a nerd again and he had to accept it. He shook slightly and tried calming himself. They would surely get angry if he said the truth... "We..." Kuroko swallowed back his nervousness that he tried to hide. "...Akashi-kun and I... Are together..." He mumbled.

"Huh?" the group looked at Kuroko with sheer anger boiling inside them. However, before they do anything they have to confirm what the nerd just said.

"What did you say? Speak louder!" the teen demanded.

Kuroko flinched slightly. He could hear the anger in their voice. He didn't like this whole situation at all. "We are together, okay? Akashi-kun and I are together." He said louder, looking at the teens.

When they heard Kuroko say the word 'together', the entire fan group couldn't contain their anger.

"What? So it is true! You're deceiving our Akashi-sama!"

"What tricks did you use?"

"Hmph! Isn't it obvious? He changed his looks just so he could capture Akashi-sama's attention!"

"How lowly of you! Your previous look suited you better! Just like a nerd you are!"

The group spoke up one after another, not believing how some lowlife managed to trick their person of interest. The girl in the center spoke up. "So what will we do? I say we rip his clothes up!"

"Good idea!" the group of bullies approached Kuroko, who backed away but couldn't because he is being surrounded. Laughter echoed in the library along with the sound of ripping clothes.

Kuroko gasped slightly at the slight pain. Of course having people forcefully try to rip your clothes hurt! He tried his best to keep their hands away without actually hitting anyone. He'd never hit anyone, he couldn't do it. "Akashi-kun!" He didn't necessarily shout but he did raise his voice slightly. It was completely on instinct and he didn't realize he said it until he noticed how the group became even more angered.

The group stopped when they heard Kuroko call out to Akashi for help. All of them felt disgusted by it, wanting to murder the bluenette for even muttering Akashi's name. They backed away, leaving Kuroko on the ground with most of his clothes thorn. They stood, surrounding the bluenette, looking down on him.

One girl stepped out, intending to slap the bluenette but before she could, she was stopped by the male student. "Let me take care of it." the student said before walking up to Kuroko, crouching down to grab him by the chin so that he was looking into his eyes.

"You know~ Since you're into guys... how about I do you a favor. I'll 'do' you but in exchange you leave Akashi-sama alone. Deal?" The student with black to almost grey hair said as he leaned in and forced a kiss onto the bluenette. The forced kiss was the real deal as the bully slipped his tongue into Kuroko's mouth.

Kuroko was too shocked to do anything at first. He was shocked to hear those words come from the boy, and he didn't realize what was going on at first. Into guys? He wasn't into guys, he just liked Akashi!

Yeah, he'd admit it, he liked Akashi. Why wouldn't he? Akashi was so nice to him and helped him with everything, including basketball. So now that he realized that he was being kissed... It left a bad feeling in his stomach.

This kiss didn't feel good at all. It felt sickening. It made him want to hurl. It wasn't Akashi so it also made him feel guilty. "S..S-Sto-!" He tried telling the other to stop despite being pulled into a deep kiss. He pushed against the boy's shoulders as much as he could, trying to get him away.

The bully noticed the push but smirked as he continued the kiss. Trying to get as much out of Kuroko as he could. The nerd needs to be taught a lesson, and what better than to torture him more into the kiss?

Kuroko didn't know what to do. He couldn't just let him continue! But he didn't want to hurt him... He mentally apologized to everything he knew before biting hard onto the boy's tongue.

The bully quickly pulled away when Kuroko bit him. He put his hand on his lips from the pain as the blood flowed from his tongue. The surrounding members of the club worried over their friend's wound, but still kept their circle formation so that Kuroko can't escape.

"Are you alright?"

The girls asked, worried.

"Che! You should be grateful nerd! And here we were doing you a favour!"

"Ungrateful bastard"

The girls hissed at the poor bluenette but were stopped by the bully.

"I'm alright but..." the bully sat up again, nearing Kuroko and grabbing his cheeks again. But this time with more force and anger. "So you wanna play hard? Two can play at this game!" the bully went for another kiss, putting his thumb in Kuroko's mouth so that the nerd couldn't bite again.

Kuroko almost gasped at the pain but he managed to hold it back. He didn't want to give them the satisfaction. With the next kiss, he felt like it was worse then before. It was rough and it hurt, nothing like Akashi's kisses.

He worked at pushing the boy away again, trying to use more strength. He actually felt like crying. He felt so guilty that he was letting this happen when he was with Akashi. He felt something wet run down his cheek and he wondered if he actually was crying.

The members of the group who were watching started to laugh uncontrollably when they saw Kuroko crying.

"Haha look! He's crying!"

"Such a baby!"

"We're doing you a favor so suck it up!"

The group laughed and laughed. Their laughter echoing throughout the library and even the halls.

"Tetsuya!" the group froze when they heard the all-familiar voice call out to the nerd. They all gasped as they turned around to face the entrance, only to see a furious Akashi storming towards them. The redhead, blinded by his anger, roughly walked towards the bully and tore him apart from his lover, breaking the kiss.

The bully fell on the floor as Akashi kneeled in front of Kuroko.

"Tetsuya are you alright?"

Kuroko focused on getting some air into his lungs once the kiss was broken. Not only was the kiss rough and uncomfortable, it was breathtaking. Literally.

"Akashi..kun..." He mumbled, wondering if this was real. If Akashi actually came to save him. Whether it was real or not, he was thankful either way. He sat up as much as his shaking body could, and he clung onto Akashi tightly. He didn't care if he was still crying or his clothes were still torn. He was just so happy to see Akashi.

"I'm here. Don't worry. Everything is fine." Akashi embraced the crying Kuroko into his arms protectively. He gently pushed the bluenette further into his chest to reassure him that he is here to protect him. Akashi put his right hand on Kuroko's hair, stroking it gently for comfort. But he has to deal with one more thing.

With venom in his voice, Akashi tilted his head slightly to the side and said, "Leave."

All of the group members felt shivers run down their spines. As Akashi is now he could even kill, worse, who knew what Akashi could do at the moment? Sensing the sheer anger in Akashi's voice, the group hurriedly left the library, running for their lives.

The group was not worth his time, not one bit. Instead, Akashi focused on what was important and that is comforting his lover who is in a horrible state. He noticed the thorn clothes right away but his anger only increased when he noticed some bruises on Kuroko's body. Oh~ The bullies would surely be punished.

Akashi turned his attention on Kuroko completely, continuing to stroke the bluenette's hair and holding him protectively.

Kuroko stayed close to Akashi. He didn't want to let the other go any time soon. He was just so lucky that they always agreed to walk home together after school. If not, then Akashi would have never knew what was happening and who knows what would have happened.

Well, Kuroko did kind of know. He would have been 'done' like that boy said. He didn't even know the boy yet that boy kissed him and insisted on doing it with him just to keep Kuroko away from Akashi.

He looked up at Akashi, trying to wipe away his tears. How shameful of him to cry in front of Akashi. Even with his new looks, he was still a nerd. "I-I'm okay... You don't need to hold me.." Even though he wanted nothing more than for Akashi to hold him close and continue stroking his hair, he couldn't bother Akashi like that.

Despite wanting to get out of Akashi's hold, the redhead didn't let go. He gently pushed Kuroko's head back to his chest reassuringly. "It's fine Tetsuya. We can stay like this for as long as it takes." He continued to reassure his date that he's here, not going anywhere until Kuroko is alright.

Akashi's hand resumed its stroking motion as the other hand gently rubbed circles on Kuroko's back, a further attempt to calm down the bluenette. There was no need for words, Akashi knew what Kuroko feels all too well. Thinking that he's a bother, a failure. However, the redhead tried to do everything he could do take those thoughts out of Kuroko's head.

The closeness between them only strengthened Akashi's resolve not to let go. "It's over. Everything will be alright. I swear."

Kuroko leaned his head on Akashi, closing his eyes tiredly. He really didn't deserve such a nice and perfect being. However he said nothing and relished the comforting feeling of Akashi's hands. These were so much better than the other hands that violently ripped his clothes.

"I don't want to stay in here.." He finally mumbled after a while. He didn't want to be in the place where he almost got harassed. He hoped Akashi understood this and wasn't too bothered by it.

Akashi nodded, agreeing. "Should I take you home?"

Kuroko hesitated before nodding. He would need new clothes anyway since his were mostly torn. "Will Akashi-kun stay if he takes me home...?" He wouldn't normally ask this, but he just needed Akashi close now.

Akashi smiled, wiping off a small tear that had escaped Kuroko's eye. "If Tetsuya wants me to then I will stay." The redhead stood up, supporting his lover to stand on his legs as well. Seeing the horrible state of Kuroko's clothes, Akashi took off his sweater and put it on Kuroko gently. After taking a couple of steps, Akashi noticed that Kuroko had difficulty walking.

The redhead went in front of the bluenette and kneeled down, moving his hands backwards so that he can carry his lover. "I'll carry you."

Kuroko wasn't sure about letting Akashi carry him. Sure he was light and all, but he didn't want Akashi doing so much for him. However he didn't argue and carefully got on Akashi's back so the other could carry him.

He held onto Akashi tightly, trying not to hurt or choke him by mistake. He really didn't deserve Akashi who was so kind and selfless. "Thank you Akashi-kun…"

Akashi smiled as he stood up with Kuroko on his back. "Don't worry about it" and with that he made his way out of the school. Now on the streets, the two are in absolute silence, apart from the noises made by their surroundings such as the sounds of cars and other things.

It gave Akashi a bit of time to think back on what had happened. However, he came back to the same conclusion every time, and that is that he is the one at fault. It's his fan group after all. He was too careless for not realizing that they're watching his every move, so it was only natural that they found out about Kuroko.

Akashi cursed at himself inwardly for his carelessness. Because of him, Kuroko had to endure such a trauma. He doesn't think that he'll be able to forgive himself but the feeling to make it up to Kuroko strengthened even more.

Thinking back on the things he had done to the poor boy made him frustrated. In the end all the pain that was caused is his own fault.

Seeing as they both needed the silence, Kuroko didn't say anything. He didn't know what he could say anyway. He sighed and buried his face into Akashi's neck. He was still a little startled after what happened but now that he was out of the library, he felt better.

He'd have to thank Akashi again soon. Maybe once they got home. Home... That's right. What was he going to tell his parents? He could say that they were going to study together, but with his torn clothes, they'd know he was lying. He didn't want his parents to find out about this.

After about ten minutes of walking, the two finally arrive in front of Kuroko's house. Akashi approaches the gate before opening it and walking towards the front doors. He leans down a bit so that Kuroko can unlock the doors while still in Akashi's hold.

"You don't need to continue holding me..." Kuroko mumbled but focused on unlocking the door anyway. Hopefully his parents didn't mind... Or weren't home. That would be lucky. Once the door was unlocked, he carefully made Akashi let go of him so he could get down.

He walked inside his home, expecting to see or hear his parents but was met with silence. They weren't there? After calling for them, it was confirmed that they were still at work or doing errands. "Ah, they must be out grocery shopping..." He informed Akashi.

"That's convenient for us" Akashi didn't mind meeting Kuroko's parents, but didn't think that this was the right time. After everything that had happened, and with Kuroko's current state... Akashi wants to focus solely on helping Kuroko recover. After all it's his fault…

Kuroko nodded with a small sigh. He hugged himself loosely, feeling a little uncomfortable with his torn clothes. "...I'm going to go get some new clothes. You can come up if you want."

"I'll wait until you change" Akashi respects Kuroko's privacy and wanted to wait until his lover changed. It would be risky to stay out of Kuroko's room in case his parents come back home. So Akashi stood in front of Kuroko's room, waiting for his date to let him in when he's done.

Kuroko really didn't want to be alone at all so soon but he supposed it was fine since it's just his room. He tried focusing on finding clothes to change into but his mind wandered of course.

He frowned to himself when he remembered what happened. How did Akashi feel after seeing another person kiss him? Sure he hated it and he didn't initiate it, but he was still scared that Akashi didn't like it. Should he ask Akashi?

He finished changing with another sigh. He really didn't want to think about it at all. How could he make himself forget? "I'm done changing, Akashi-kun. You can come in." Perhaps he could get Akashi to help him…

Akashi opened the doors, went in and closed them behind him. He approached his date in worry. "How are you feeling?"

"I'm fine. Don't worry." Kuroko mumbled, glancing at Akashi. Akashi was kind, unlike those other people. He would surely help him, right? He moved to his bed and slowly sat down, trying to decide on what to do.

"We need to take care of your bruises. Do you have a medical kit?" Akashi asked, remembering the bruises he saw on Kuroko when he arrived to the scene.

"Maybe in the bathroom..." Kuroko avoided getting hurt so he wouldn't know where a medical kit was. "You don't have to though. They'll heal by themselves." He didn't want Akashi to do something troublesome that could be avoided.

"It could get infected if left alone. Let me treat your wounds." Akashi walked over to the bathroom looking for the kit. He looked around but when he finally spotted what ha was looking for, he went back to Kuroko's room. He put the medical box on the bed while he kneeled down in front of Kuroko.

"Let me see your ankle. I think I saw a bruise there."

Kuroko hesitated before sighing. He couldn't argue with Akashi. He did as Akashi said, moving his leg so Akashi was able to look at his ankle for any bruise. "It's okay though, really.."

"Tetsuya, my word is absolute" Akashi smirked as he applied the alcohol to the wound.

Kuroko pouted slightly but didn't say anything else. He just stayed still and let Akashi do whatever he wished. "After this... Can we lie down?"

Akashi raises his eyebrow in confusion. "Alright." Akashi continued applying alcohol to the bruises, making Kuroko wince from the slight pain. After brushing it, he would put small bandages on the bruise so that it heals faster. After he's done, Akashi puts the box away and sits on the bed.

"Thanks." Kuroko said softly. He looked at Akashi before moving up on the bed so he could lay down. "Lay with me?"

Akashi climbed further on top of the bed and lay down. Now the two were on the bed, facing each other. Akashi waited for Kuroko, getting the feeling he has something to say.

Kuroko just looked at Akashi, wondering what to say. He wanted to tell Akashi how much he felt uncomfortable but how could he say that without coming off as annoying? He sighed and bit his lip. "Can... Can Akashi-kun..?" He trailed off while moving to gently touch Akashi's cheek. His fingers moved slowly and stopped when they reached Akashi's lips. "...You know...?" He hoped Akashi knew what he meant. He figured that if he felt Akashi's kisses again, he would forget about what happened before.

Akashi flinched when Kuroko touched his cheek. He looked into Kuroko's beautiful teal blue eyes but suddenly the incident flashed before him. The image of Kuroko being hopelessly held on the ground, while being kissed by another man shook him up like a bullet. Remembering it made the guilt come back.

Akashi knows very well what Kuroko wants but... he can't do it. Not now, when the memory is still fresh. He's the one at fault, so he has no right to kiss the bluenette.

Akashi closed his eyes before taking a deep breath. He touched Kuroko's hand (the one that is touching his cheek) gently, opening his eyes that were full of guilt. "Tetsuya..." Akashi struggled to find the words but they just couldn't come, they didn't come.

Struggling on what to say, Akashi instinctively embraced his date. He held Kuroko tighter, as if it would reassure him that the damage is not that great and that everything will be fine. He tried to speak up, but the words just wouldn't come out.

Kuroko noticed the look in Akashi's eyes although he didn't know what it was exactly. He only saw it for a moment so he just assumed he imagined it. However he noticed that Akashi did pull him close and held him instead of what he wanted. Instead of what he thought he needed.

He didn't say anything as he slowly moved his hands to hold onto Akashi. Perhaps he was right. Akashi was probably angry at him for letting everything that happened happen. He wanted to apologize and tell Akashi that he's sorry, but he's too tired to deal with it.

"Let's just sleep then." He mumbled, knowing that they were both tired. They needed the rest after what happened.

"Yes." Akashi didn't move, he didn't want to. All he needs right now is the warmth of Kuroko's touch. Knowing his date is safe within his arms, Akashi fell into the world of dreams.

Author notes

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