WARNING! If you don't like yaoi (boy x boy) then please don't read this.
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This is a roleplay story done by KurokoTetsuya101 and The Lucky Bell.
After a few hours, Akashi was the first one to wake up. He sat up and looked at the clock to see that its still afternoon, well sunset. He stretched himself, noticing Kuroko beside him. His angel was still in deep sleep, tired from their activities. Akashi brushed Kuroko's bangs aside, deciding he would make dinner. But not any kind of dinner... special dinner. Akashi had been planning this for months and the time has finally come. He just hopes Kuroko wouldn't wake up until he had enough time to prepare everything.
Slowly and quietly, Akashi stood up, the bed creaking when he lifted himself off the bed. He froze when Kuroko made a sound but when his date made no more effort to move, Akashi sighed in relief. Luckily he didn't wake Kuroko up.
Akashi decided to shower first, to be clean for the special occasion. After taking the shower, he put on black pants with a red vest. Hopefully it will do the job. After getting ready, Akashi went down the stairs and into the kitchen, preparing dinner. He will have to prepare the table on the veranda as well.
After a while Kuroko felt his source of heat, Akashi, was missing so he forced himself to wake up. He yawned and looked around. Where was Akashi? He looked outside and saw that it would be night soon. Maybe Akashi was already cooking dinner?
Whether he was or not, he knew he had to get a shower first. He couldn't walk around like this. Kuroko took his time getting up and heading to the shower. He could finally walk after a love session but his hips and back are still sore afterwards. After a refreshing shower, he got some nice clothes on. He only got what was on top of his pile of clothes in his suitcase. A nice t-shirt and some shorts. He didn't want to change into jeans after all.
As soon as he opened the door, he smiled, as he smelled the food. It smelled really good... He slowly went downstairs and to the kitchen with a smile. "Seijuuro?"
"Already awake?" Akashi was in the kitchen, frying the meat when Kuroko walked on him. The meat was the last food on his menu he hoped to finish before his lover woke up. If he only had a bit more time... but it didn't matter much. Everything was already set, the food and... other things.
"Yeah. I missed my Seijuuro." Kuroko said as his eyes caught the beautiful dinner laid out on the table. He smiled and went over to Akashi, gently hugging him. "Thank you, Seijuuro."
"Anything for my Tetsuya." Akashi leaned in to gently kiss his lover on the head before focusing back on the food. "Have a seat. I'm almost done."
"What if I want to wait here for my Seijuuro?" Kuroko asked playfully, smiling a little.
"I wouldn't mind~ Although I've worked very hard to prepare everything. It's a shame Tetsuya doesn't want to appreciate it~" Akashi teased, flipping the meat to the other side.
"I appreciate it." Kuroko pouted. "You know I do." He said before pulling away, stretching his arms as he walked to the opened sliding doors of the veranda. "I'll wait outside then~"
"Go ahead." Akashi encouraged while Kuroko smiled. However, when Kuroko saw the sight outside, he was astonished.
He expected a nice dinner but this was definitely more than just "nice". It was kind of like a scene from a romance movie. The table was set for just two and there were even candles. However what really made the scene beautiful was the fact that they had the perfect view for the setting sun.
"Like it?" Akashi emerged from within the curtains of the glass doors, holding two plates in his hand. He set them down before approaching his lover, embracing him from behind.
"Of course I like it. It's beautiful." Kuroko smiled, glancing back at Akashi.
"I'm glad." Akashi took Kuroko's hand into his, raised it to his lips and gently kissed it. "Shall we?" Akashi pointed to the table and the food on it. It's better they eat while its still warm... it also gives Akashi time to prepare for his... surprise.
"Alright." Kuroko smiled and went over to the table. It really did look beautiful... He sat down, watching Akashi.
"I hope you'll like it." Akashi took off the lid that was on the plate to reveal steak with potatoes.
"It looks good... I'm sure it'll taste amazing." Kuroko smiled. "Thank you for this, Seijuuro."
Akashi smirked, "Actually I have something for you." Akashi turned around, taking something out from his jacket before giving it to the bluenette.
Kuroko looked at the object in his hands with confusion. It was something wrapped in paper... He slowly unwrapped the gift and smiled when he saw it was a book. Not just any book though. It was a new one from his most favorite author. "Thank you, Seijuuro."
Akashi took his glass of water and took a sip. Closing his eyes, but opening one to see if Kuroko had found the real present inside. He couldn't wait to see his lover's flustered expression once he finds it.
Kuroko almost put the book down but he noticed that it wasn't just flat. Was there something in between the pages? He slowly opened the book to the parted pages and stared at... a ring? "Seijuuro..?"
Akashi smiled softly, looking into Kuroko's confused yet curious eyes. The moment has come. The redhead slowly sat up from his chair, walking up to his lover and taking the ring from his hands.
While still maintaining eye contact, Akashi kneeled down, the ring extended in front of him. "Kuroko Tetsuya, from the day we fell down the stairs and onwards, my love for you has only grown. I've realized over our many struggles and hardships that you're the only one for me. You fill in the hole of my broken heart." Akashi couldn't hold in a slight smirk when he noticed Kuroko's face gaining color.
"Will you marry me?" and there is it, the question he has been meaning to ask for a while now.
Kuroko couldn't speak at first. He was so shocked and didn't know what to say. Was this real? Was he dreaming? If he was, he didn't ever want to wake up.
He surprised himself when he felt tears start to run down his cheeks. They weren't tears of sadness. They were tears of joy. "Y-Yes, Seijuuro.. You know the answer is yes.."
When Kuroko jumped up to embrace the redhead out of happiness, Akashi smiled, trapping the bluenette in his arms. The love of his life had accepted his proposal and accepted to be with him. Akashi was beyond happy. This will for certain be one of the best days of his life.
Akashi looked down at his date, hearing a few sobs. "I love you Tetsuya."
Kuroko wiped at his eyes while smiling at Akashi. Only Akashi would be able to make him cry and smile at the same time. "I love Seijuuro too."
Akashi tilted Kuroko's head by the chin to make the bluenette look upwards. He slowly closed in and kissed his date... no, husband. Their first kiss as an engaged couple.
Kuroko smiled and leaned into the kiss before pulling away. "If we're getting married... Does that mean I'll have to become an Akashi?"
"Of course. Tetsuya Akashi~ Sounds good to the ear." Akashi teased, snuggling Kuroko closer, cupping his face.
Kuroko pouted a little as he snuggled into Akashi. "Don't think I didn't forget about how you're the one unpacking. This doesn't change that."
"Of course love, but first..." Akashi took Kuroko's right hand and slowly placed the ring on his ring finger. Now Kuroko was truly his and he was Kuroko's. An unbreakable bond.
"Now you're mine forever." Kuroko teased happily.
"And you're mine~" Akashi captured his fiancée's lips for another sweet kiss. No matter how many times they've kissed, Akashi couldn't get enough of it. He was so happy he could die.
Kuroko purred happily as he let the kiss go on for about a minute. "Let's not forget about dinner."
"Alright but how about another round aft-"
Kuroko immediately covered Akashi's mouth. "The answer to that is no."
Akashi smirked. He loves his hard to get fiancée. "Alright but I can't promise anything~"
"You better not do anything. Now come on, let's eat." Kuroko insisted.
"Anything for you~" And so the two lovers ate. With a beautiful view of the sunset and candles placed on their table, the atmosphere couldn't be any more romantic. When night fell, Akashi left to the kitchen to bring two pieces of vanilla cake, Kuroko's favourite.
After devouring the cake, the lovebirds decided to go to bed. They took their clothes off and decided to sleep naked, on Akashi's insistence. He likes skin contact with his shy lover, and the reaction he gets when his hands accidentally wonder were they shouldn't be~
The two were lying down in the bedroom, the balcony doors opened so that the fresh air could come into the room. Bright stars could be seen in the sky as Akashi and Kuroko were lying down, cuddling in the bed while looking at the stars outside.
"Seijuuro.." Kuroko said after a while, gaining the others attention. "Remember back in our first year of high school? How your father disapproved of us at first? He wanted a heir right? So we said we'd get surrogate mothers... Will we really do that now that we will soon marry?"
Akashi lazily moved his hand to Kuroko's chest, rubbing circles on the bare skin while thinking about the topic at hand. "I wouldn't do anything you disapprove of Tetsuya. I know that my father needs an heir but I can't accept it if you're against it. Although I have to admit that the thought of little Tetsuya intrigues me~"
"I wouldn't be against it as long as everyone is alright with it." Kuroko answered. "And I wouldn't mind seeing a small Seijuuro running around."
"There's nobody but us Tetsuya. It's our choice alone and if we are willing to do it then we will do it. My father has no say in the matter." Akashi wants Kuroko to understand that nobody can charge and make decisions for them. What they want to do, they will do and if they don't want to do it then they won't. It's as simple as that.
"Okay.. I was just making sure." Kuroko pouted. "It's nice to ask first, just to make sure."
Akashi snuggled closer into his lover, "My Tetsuya is too kind~"
"It's who I am." Kuroko smiled. "So if we have kids, where will we live? It has to be close to work."
"You mean to the kindergarten? Now that I think about it, if we do have children then they could be in your classroom?" The thought was interesting but Akashi wasn't sure Kuroko would agree.
"That would be amazing." Kuroko smiled. "That means I can be with them at school and after school and it won't interfere with our schedule. Hopefully."
Akashi smiled, the hand that was previously making circles on Kuroko's chest now moved to play with the teal blue hair. "That means that while my lovely family will be together, I will have to be stuck in a boring office." Akashi sighed at the thought.
"But then as soon as you come home, you'll be greeted by me and our child. Or children." Kuroko smiled and kissed his forehead.
"And that raises the question. Two or one?" Akashi wants to know Kuroko's thoughts before saying his.
"I'm not sure... I always wanted two but what if we're not even ready for one?" Kuroko asked with a frown.
Akashi gently brushed the back of his hand against Kuroko's cheek, "I'm sure we're ready for it. We'll be loving and caring fathers. Oh but of course you'll be the mother~"
"What if I want to be the father and have Seijuuro as the mother?" Kuroko pouted.
"I can't have that~ Since you're the bottom, you're the mother~" Akashi teased, landing a kiss on his lover's head.
"I can change that." Kuroko said determinedly. "I'll make Seijuuro the bottom then."
"Ohh~ But can you say that for sure?" Akashi's other hand travelled down the blanket until it reached the unprotected member of his lover. "With a body like this~ Can you really be the top?"
Kuroko shivered a little and tried not to respond. "I-If I'm determined enough, I can."
Akashi smirked, tightening his hold on his lover's sensitive organ. "Are you sure about that?"
Kuroko's breath hitched slightly and he squirmed a little. "Seijuuro.. That's unfair.."
Proving his point, Akashi let go, relieving his poor lover. "Tetsuya can't top me~ I'm an Akashi, we're always at the top~"
"But soon I'll be an Akashi." Kuroko reminded Akashi.
Akashi smirked. His lover is so cute. "I'll let you hold onto that hope. But while we're discussing the topic of a house, I have a present for you." Akashi reached to his bedside table to get something from the drawer.
"Hmm? What is it?" Kuroko asked curiously, leaning on Akashi so he could get a better look.
Akashi opened the drawer, taking a small box out of it. He closed the drawer again before laying back down. "For you." Akashi handed Kuroko the small box.
Kuroko looked at it curiously. What was inside? He opened it up and saw... keys? "What's this?"
"The key to our new house."
"House? When did you get us a house? Where is it?" Kuroko asked. "What does it look like?"
Akashi chuckled, happy that his fiancée is excited and pleased with the present. "Actually I officially bought it yesterday and yes, it is close to the kindergarten." Akashi cupped his lover's face, looking into his eyes. "Do you remember when we talked about our dream house and how it would look like?" They spoke about it before but Kuroko had no idea Akashi had ulterior motives behind the innocent talk. Kuroko nodded. "Well, I may or may not have build it as we envisioned it~"
"Really?" Akashi built their dream house? When? "Thank you so much... Today has been full of surprises.."
"There's one more surprise in stall but you'll have to wait a week until we come home~" Akashi placed a small kiss on his fiancée's lips. "Of course I spoke to your parents about you moving with me. They agreed and gave us their blessings." Obviously Akashi wouldn't do these things without asking Kuroko's parents first. Although they felt emotional about their son growing up and leaving the house, they understood that this is what Kuroko wants. "I invited them to the wedding~"
"I still can't believe we're getting married..." Kuroko smiled as he relaxed against Akashi. "I can't wait. Although now I'm curious about that surprise."
"Sorry love~ You'll have to wait~" Akashi sat up to hover over his date. He placed his hands on Kuroko's left and right side, trapping him between. "Now~ How about we have some fun?"
Kuroko sighed a little. Honestly, they already did it today... but Akashi has been bugging him all day. "Alright. Fine. I'm still not unpacking tomorrow though."
"Your wish is my command." Akashi leaned in to kiss the bluenette while picking up his leg and placing it on his shoulder.
When Kuroko woke up the next morning, he sighed as he remembered last night. It was still so amazing... He couldn't believe they were engaged. As thanks, he decided he'd get up and make breakfast this time.
He slowly got out of bed without waking Akashi. After a quick shower, he got dressed and headed downstairs. He still couldn't believe they were in this beautiful house either. It already felt like they were married. He shook his head and began cooking a simple breakfast. Since he still wasn't good at cooking, he could only cook simple things.
Upstairs Akashi yawned. His eyes slowly opened up but found it hard to do so due to yesterday's events. He patted the right side of the bed where Kuroko is suppose to be but isn't. Akashi sighed. Why so early in the morning? He wanted to cuddle a bit more but he guessed he had to get up.
Luckily Kuroko didn't burn the house down. He didn't even create a small fire! And the eggs and toast he made actually look good. He'd attempt bacon but... He didn't know how to make those yet. Looks like eggs and toast it is.
Back in the bedroom Akashi shook off some of his sleepiness. He got up and went to the shower. Once he cleaned himself he put on a t-shirt and trousers before heading downstairs. He could already smell the delicious eggs his fiancée made.
As Kuroko plated the table, he saw the ring on his finger and couldn't help but smile. It just made him so happy seeing the ring on his finger which symbolized their soon to be marriage. This is what love and happiness feels like.
However as he thought of love... He remembered something. A question. A question about love. Even after years passed and Kuroko finally became an adult and eventually Akashi's fiancé, he still thought about the question Nijimura asked him so long ago. He still didn't know the answer and he didn't know if he would. Even if he is going to get married.
Kuroko was in such deep thought that he didn't heard the redhead come in and embrace him from behind. A habit that came to fruition not long ago. "Tetsuya? Are you alright?"
"Huh? Oh yeah, I'm okay." Kuroko reassured with a smile. "I made breakfast today."
"I know. I could smell it from upstairs." Akashi kissed his lover on the head and then leaned onto him before yawning.
"I hope it's alright." Kuroko said. "Come on, don't fall asleep on me~ Lets eat."
Akashi nodded and detached himself from his fiancée. He sat down at the table, greeted with the sight of scrambled eggs. He picked his fork up and poked the egg, then he checked under it. 'It's not burnt' Akashi thanked the heavens. Maybe Kuroko's cooking improved over the years?
Kuroko waited patiently and anxiously. He was waiting for Akashi to try it first. He hoped he didn't mess up.
Akashi noticed his lover's anxious expression. Kuroko put his effort into making this for him so he can't disappoint. Akashi cut a piece of the egg and ate it. He chewed for a bit but he didn't really taste anything. "Did you add salt?" It certainly felt like its missing it. Although compared to Kuroko's first attempts at cooking, this is much better.
"I knew I forgot something!" Kuroko said with a frown. "Does it taste bad? Is it horrible?"
"No. Apart from the fact that it's not salted, it tastes pretty good." Akashi ate another piece. "Your cooking has improved."
"I'm glad then... I'll remember salt next time." Kuroko smiled before eat his own meal.
The two lovers ate when Akashi looked outside and spotted the forest. Maybe... "Did you ever go hunting?"
"Hunting? No.. I never liked the idea of killing animals." Kuroko admitted. "I did go fishing before but we never killed any fish. We threw them back into the water as soon as we caught them."
"I see. Then how about sightseeing? We can go into the forest to explore?" Akashi suggested, he wanted to show Kuroko some of his favorite spots.
"Okay. I wouldn't mind." Kuroko smiled. "Is it beautiful out there?"
"Very. In fact, there are a few places I would like to show you~" Akashi teased, waving the egg around before eating it.
"I can't wait to see it then." Kuroko said with a smile. "Can we go after breakfast?"
"Of course." Akashi nodded, eager to finish breakfast so they can go. When they did, the two changed into appropriate clothing before venturing outside. Akashi took Kuroko by hand, as the two walked to the forest. There was one specific place the redhead wanted to show his fiancée.
They ventured deeper into the forest, walking through the tree branches when finally a beautiful waterfall emerged.
"There's... a waterfall here?" Kuroko asked with awe. It was so beautiful. He's never seen one in real life! "It's so pretty.."
Akashi smiled, approaching the waterfall and letting go of Kuroko's hand. When he did, Kuroko noticed something strange about Akashi. He had a painful expression on and seemed troubled by something. However, what took him by surprise was when Akashi started taking his clothes off.
"What are you doing?" Kuroko asked, as he was still worried over Akashi's previous expression.
"Let's swim." Akashi took of his shirt and now focused on his pants.
"Well... Okay. But only swim! Not like the pool!" Kuroko ordered as he removed his shirt.
"I promise." Akashi took off his clothes and jumped into the small pond that was under the waterfall. Kuroko noticed that instead of his teasing self, Akashi seemed a bit... different.
Kuroko decided to just get in so he could see what was the matter with Akashi. He ignored the coldness of the water and went over to Akashi. "Seijuuro, is everything okay?"
"Why do you ask?" Akashi swam to his fiancée, stroking his cheek and pulling him closer to his chest.
"Because you look troubled." Kuroko pointed out, placing his hand over Akashi's.
Akashi took a deep breath before placing his head on Kuroko's, watching the falling water from the waterfall hit the pond. The two were silent for a couple of minutes before Akashi finally spoke up, "This place holds many memories. Memories of my childhood and... my mother."
Kuroko didn't say anything for a moment. He knew about Akashi's mother and how she died. "We didn't have to come here if it brought up painful memories.." He said worriedly.
Akashi smiled, tightening his hold on his fiancée. "I wanted to come here. Sorry for worrying you, it's just that this place feels nostalgic. Long time ago, I came here with my mother to play. She discovered it and brought me here secretly so my father didn't know." Akashi closed his eyes, trying to remember back. "I used to swim in this pond while she watched over me."
"This place, the forest and everything, it must be special to you." Kuroko said and smiled softly. "I'm glad you are sharing it with me."
Akashi smiled, opening his eyes to look at the waterfall. Flashes of his childhood flashed before him.
"Mother! Mother! Look! I can swim!" A small redhead boy waved to his mother happily, proud that he's now able to swim on his own. The kind mother who sat on a blanket smiled. She was seated down, preparing the food that she had placed into a basket for her and her son to eat while at the waterfall.
"Oh my! I'm so proud of you Seijuro!" She smiled happily and waved to her son. The small boy giggled before swimming again, showing his mother his new achievement.
It happened so long ago but the memories were still there. Those precious memories... Akashi gently pushed Kuroko slightly away to look into his eyes. "I have another place I want to show you."
"Where? Do we have to get out now?" Kuroko asked with a playful pout.
"We could stay a bit longer if Tetsuya wants~ The place that I want to show you isn't in the water though~" Akashi teased back, his hand touching Kuroko's buttcheek under the water.
"Hey, I said none of that!" Kuroko pouted. "Come on, if you're going to be like that, let's just go now~"
Before Kuroko could detach himself from the redhead, Akashi stopped him and pulled him back. "Don't be like that Tetsuya~ I didn't say we were done here either. The real magic of the waterfall lies beneath~"
"There's more to it?" Kuroko asked with a tilt of his head. "Can I see?"
"Of course. I want you to see it." With Kuroko's approval, Akashi detached himself from his lover and swam towards the waterfall. When Kuroko caught up, Akashi smirked. "We'll have to dive and swim under the waterfall."
"Okay... Will you hold my hand?" Kuroko asked and smiled as he held out his hand.
Akashi smiled as he took Kuroko's hand into his. They both took a deep breath before diving down and swimming under the waterfall. Kuroko was fascinated by the beauty of the aquatic life. The fishes were of so many colors that he couldn't even count them on one hand. Along with the fishes, there were many types of aquatic flowers in the water. Really beautiful. If Kuroko could admire it longer then he definitely would but the lack of air didn't let him.
The two lovers surfaced, inhaling the much-needed air. After coming to his senses, Kuroko was taken aback yet again. He found himself in a beautiful cave that had a hole at the top, looking at the sky. He can imagine it even now during daytime that at night there could be many stars seen in the night sky from here. Apart from the hole at the top, Kuroko noticed that the rock of the cave was flickering. Reflecting light, making the beautiful illusion of diamond like stones. The water as well was very clear, decorated with a beautiful curtain that is the waterfall itself.
"Seijuuro, it's so... beautiful." It was even better than the waterfall itself. It was so beautiful; he wanted to stay there all day. This would definitely be a spot he'd visit a lot. "How did you even find this?"
"When I was young I loved to explore. Leading me to find this place while swimming in the pond." Akashi swam to the rocks and got out of the water to sit on one. He moved his hair out of his eyes when it fell down due to the water.
Kuroko watched him with interest. Akashi always knew his weak spots and always teased him. "I'm still surprised this is here... Did you visit this place often?"
Akashi chucked a bit before answering, "This was my hideout. A place I would come to hide in when my father was looking for me. It was a good place to hide but I had to come out eventually. When I did, I faced the punishment." The memories of his father scolding him for fooling around and neglecting his duties aren't pleasant ones.
"I see.. Well, I'm glad things are better now." Kuroko smiled happily. "Can this become our hideout now?"
The redhead smiled before tapping on the space beside him, gesturing for Kuroko to join him.
Kuroko got the hint and swam over. He then pushed himself onto the rock and sat beside Akashi.
When Kuroko sat beside him, Akashi captured his lips into a kiss. Kissing deeper than ever before, with as much passion. After parting, Akashi cupped his fiancée's face. "What's mine is yours Tetsuya. Including the cottage house. Of course, that means the hideout as well~"
Kuroko smiled a little and nodded. "Thank you, Seijuuro. It means a lot to me. Really."
The redhead leaned in to kiss Kuroko on the head. After doing that, he threw himself to lay down on the rock, looking at the sky through the hole.
Kuroko laid down as well, looking up with Akashi. "I wish we could stay here all day…"
"Who says we can't?" Akashi tilted his head to look at the bluenette. Now that they're together, they have no one to tell them what they should do. Not Akashi's father, not anyone.
"Well, one, we have to eat eventually and two, you still have that place to show me, right?" Kuroko asked.
"I changed my mind. I'll show you tomorrow~" Akashi thought about it and concluded that the best scenery for his surprise would be the morning sunrise. "Although we'll have to wake up early in the morning." But it will be worth it. Akashi couldn't wait to show the bluenette.
"Early? But sleeping in is nice~" Kuroko smiled playfully. "But okay, okay, tomorrow then."
"Trust me. It'll be worth it." Akashi was more than sure that Kuroko would like what he'll see.
"I hope so." Kuroko teased as he looked over at Akashi.
Akashi smiled before moving his hand to touch Kuroko's cheek. "So do we leave or stay?"
"We should probably leave so we can get dried." Kuroko smiled back at Akashi.
"Your wish is my command my princess~" Akashi teased before pushing himself back into the water. He extended his hand to help the bluenette down.
"Don't call me princess." Kuroko pouted and took Akashi's hand, carefully getting off the rocks.
"Whatever makes you happy... princess~" Akashi teased again, making Kuroko pout further. The two lovers then dived under the water to resurface on the other side of the waterfall. Since they didn't bring any towels or anything to dry with they had to wait a bit before putting on their dry clothes that they've placed on the rocks before.
After getting dressed, the two went to the cabin. It was sunset so the two decided to eat dinner before finally settling into their king sized bed. Once again, on Akashi's insistence, they slept naked.
When Kuroko next opened his eyes, he wasn't in the cabin anymore with Akashi. He was... He didn't know where he was. He looked around at the endless white space. Where the heck was he? He slowly got up and looked around again. Wait no, someone was there! Wanting answers as to where he is, he ran to the stranger. Except it wasn't a stranger. It was... Nijimura? "Why.. are you here? And where exactly is here?"
Nijimura looked up at Kuroko, his eyes as cold as ice. There was silence for a few minutes before the other spoke up, "Did you find out?"
"Huh? Find out what?" Kuroko asked with confusion. What was Nijimura talking about?
Nijimura sighed before taking slow steps towards the bluenette. Kuroko noticed the slow intimidating steps and the cold black eyes that accompanied it. The raven head walked until he stood in front of Kuroko, their bodies inches apart. "What is love?"
Kuroko stared up at Nijimura with slight fear but also confusion. That question again... The question he could never find the answer to. "..I-I don't know yet.. I'm trying to find the answer but I haven't yet…"
Kuroko kept looking up at Nijimura's cold unwavering eyes. His expression was emotionless until... Nijimura has suddenly smiled. "I see. Then tell me... DO YOU HAVE BLOOD ON YOUR HANDS?"
Suddenly Nijimura and the area around Kuroko disappeared. He had to close his eyes from the sudden transition from white to black. When he opened his eyes, he saw Akashi in the distance with... a girl? Why? And why were they holding hands? Why are they smiling with each other? When they started to walk off, Kuroko tried to call out Akashi's name but nothing came out.
They disappeared and something forced Kuroko to turn around. He gasped and fell to his knees when he saw the girl Akashi was just with in front of him on the ground, motionless and surrounded in blood. He felt something wet on his hands and he looked down. It was fresh blood... "Why?" Was all he could ask himself.
"T-Tetsuya." Kuroko's eyes widened further when he heard Akashi's voice call out to him. However, unlike his usually confident tone, Akashi was in a shock. Kuroko felt as if his heart would burst into millions of pieces when he saw the redhead. Akashi's eyes were wide, with tint of fear in them. He was dressed in an expensive suit holding, roses in his hand.
Akashi kneeled onto the ground, a few tears escaping his eyes and the roses falling down into the puddle of blood.
"No.." Kuroko couldn't believe it when he saw the fear in Akashi's eyes. No! Akashi knew he'd never do this! "S-Seijuuro! You don't understand, I didn't do this!" But he knew he did. With no one around and the blood on his hands, he knew he did. But.. Why was Akashi with someone else anyway? What kind of sick nightmare was he in?
Kuroko flinched when a hand suddenly touched his shoulder. He moved away in fear and confusion to see that it was Nijimura who was smirking. "What do you do when your loved one doesn't love you?" Nijimura saw Kuroko's trembling bloody hands.
"You kill the person who stole him from you. When you do, Akashi's heart will belong to you once again. Look." Nijimura pointed at the redhead who was now laying emotionlessly on the floor. "You did it. Isn't this what love is?"
"No! This isn't love!" Kuroko would never do this. If Akashi was happier with someone else then he wouldn't mess with their relationship, even if it killed him to see them together. "This isn't love at all.."
"So you would rather watch your loved one run off with someone else? Would you be able to endure the pain?" Nijimura lowered himself so that he stood at the same height as Kuroko. The raven head pointed to Akashi's emotionless body. "He's right there before you. Grab this chance."
Kuroko looked over at Akashi. He shouldn't do this. It was wrong. He just killed someone so he could steal Akashi away for himself. It was wrong and selfish and... He just couldn't stop himself from slowly walking over to the redhead. Akashi had originally been his lover, right? They were even engaged! So that means he was his, right?
Before he could kneel down and reach out to Akashi, a hand grabbed his wrist and stopped him. Kuroko looked up in shock to see Haizaki.
"Remember me~?" Haizaki suddenly jerked Kuroko up, locking him in his embrace. "So close yet so far~ Haha! Did you really think I would let you go? After all, you're mine for the taking~" Haizaki smirked as he licked the bluenette's cheek.
Kuroko froze, his mind racing to find out what's going on. No, he couldn't be with Haizaki again. "N-No! I'm not yours! I'm Seijuuro's!" He yelled, trying to pull away from Haizaki.
"'Seijuuro's'? Haha! How can you be his when he doesn't even love you! It's you who wants him~" Haizaki harshly moved Kuroko around so that he was facing Akashi's body on the floor while Haizaki still maintained his hold on the bluenette. "You see Tetsuya-kun~ love is really evil~ The more you love the bigger the grief of loss~" Haizaki whispered into Kuroko's ear while Nijimura approached Akashi's body and kneeled next to it. Nijimura began stroking Akashi's hair.
"Stop it!" Kuroko struggled in Haizaki's hold, frowning as he was forced to watch Nijimura touch his Akashi. "He does love me! Don't touch him!" This is not love at all.
"How do you know? Didn't he walk hand in hand with the dead girl just moments ago?" Haizaki put his hand on Kuroko's chin, slightly tilting his head sideways. "They looked so happy together~ And you would break that? How cruel~ Haha!" Haizaki giggled as Nijimura kept stroking Akashi's hair. His black eyes soon moved to the restrained Kuroko.
"Do you get it? Love is cruel. And once the one you love is taken away from you..." Nijimura took out a pocketknife, pointing it to Akashi's throat. Small drops of blood formed on his throat from the force of the knife. "You'll become a madman. Overcome with jealousy and greed."
Kuroko nearly stopped breathing when he saw the knife. If Akashi got killed, he didn't know what he'd do... It was a feeling worse than seeing Akashi with someone else.
"N-No.. Please don't. Don't kill him!" He'd rather have Akashi living with someone else and being happy than seeing him killed. "You've got it wrong! Love isn't cruel. This isn't what love is like!"
"Then what is love?" Both Nijimura and Haizaki stopped their movements. It was as if time had stopped and everything rested on Kuroko's answer to the question.
Kuroko stopped as well. What is love? He still didn't know the answer, even after all these years. He looked down, shaking his head. "I-I don't know but.. I do know that this isn't what love is. This isn't love at all…"
Both Nijimura and Haizaki watched the bluenette in silence. A sense of disappointment hangs on in the air as Nijimura sighed. "It seems you didn't find the answer yet." Nijimura moved the knife away from Akashi, positioning it in the air on top of his chest. "Love is a cruel thing!" And just as Nijimura said that the knife plunged itself down to Akashi's chest. However, before it could impact, Kuroko's eyes opened wide.
He jolted up in bed, a hand over his racing heart. He was breathing heavily and had to look around to remember where he was. When he realized he was at the cabin, he sighed in relief. Then he remembered his dream and looked over at Akashi. Even if the other was asleep, Kuroko didn't hesitate to practically jump on him and cling to him tightly. Tears were already escaping his eyes. He couldn't imagine a life without Akashi. He just couldn't.
Author notes
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