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.

"So how are you feeling?" Kuroko asked after a while of just snuggling in silence. He looked up at Akashi. "Are you feeling alright? No sea sickness?"

"I'm feeling better." Akashi said as he snuggled closer to the bluenette. "However, the medicine just suppressed it, it doesn't cure it. Which means it'll come back in about an hour or so."

"I should go ask to see if there's a nurse or something on board. I'm sure they'll know how to handle sea sickness." Kuroko said.

Akashi smirked, stroking Kuroko's hair gently with his hand. "Unfortunately it cannot be cured. Some people have it and some don't. I'm the unfortunate one to have it. I'm sorry Tetsuya, I knew the cruise was a bad idea but... well, I decided to do it in the end."

"It's alright if it's not cured. It doesn't ruin our trip. After all, you're here with me and we will get married soon... Nothing will ruin this trip." Kuroko reassured with a smile.

Akashi's smile widened as he tightened his hold on the bluenette. "I love you Tetsuya."

"I love you too Seijuuro." Kuroko snuggled into Akashi again, humming thoughtfully. "Hey Seijuuro? Did you come up with this trip all yourself?"

"Well..." Akashi frowned, remembering what happened one night during his third year in high school.

It was nighttime at the Akashi mansion and Akashi and his father were having dinner together. Their relationship has improved considerably since the time he and Kuroko confronted the elder Akashi about their relationship. Now he wasn't as strict and was content as long as Akashi would agree to inherit the company.

The two redheads ate dinner but during that time, the elder Akashi noticed Akashi spacing out.

"Is something troubling you Seijuro?" Seito asked, cutting a piece of his stake to eat.

Akashi suddenly looked up, woken up from his thoughts. "No. It's nothing father."

But Seito wasn't convinced... perhaps it had something to do with Kuroko. Seito came to understand that whenever Akashi was feeling down, the bluenette would be involved.

"Is it about Kuroko-kun?"

Akashi looked up again, uncertain if he should consult his father, but in the end decided to. "Yes. I plan to propose but I don't know where I should take him on our honeymoon."

Seito froze for a second before resuming his actions. His son will propose to Kuroko? He didn't know what to make of the revelation but somehow felt happy for his son. However, he still felt... a need for revenge...

"That's wonderful Seijuro. May I suggest a cruise trip?"

Akashi raised his eyebrow, "Not an option. You know as to why father, I've inherited the sickness from you."

"Yes, however, I heard that the most luxurious ship will be docking in Japan right at the time after your graduation. It would be unwise to waste such an opportunity."

Luxurious ship? Could it be... "Is Queen Helen what you're referring to?"

"Yes, a true diamond in the sea. A perfect opportunity for a wonderful honeymoon. We could even reserve the first class rooms. I'm sure Kuroko-kun would be amazed by such privilege."

Akashi thought about it carefully. It really would be a waste if they didn't go but still... could he really cope being on a ship? Akashi thought about it for a couple of minutes before replying, "Very well. I'll make reservations. Thank you father."

"You welcome Seijuro." And so after dinner, Akashi went to do just that while the elder Akashi slowly stood up and moved to sit on his couch in the living room. A maid brought him a glass of wine while he watched the fire in the chimney. Content that he got some sort of revenge on his son and his lover. Hopefully they'll enjoy the trip even though his son may struggle with seasickness.

Back to the present Akashi sort of regretted listening to his father but at the same time he didn't. It's a chance of a lifetime and he'll use it. Plus the timing is perfect, right after they graduated high school and went to the cottage house, they have the most luxurious cruise waiting for them.

Akashi sighed, "It was my father's idea."

"Your father?" Kuroko tilted his head. Akashi's father suggested it? "Well, that was nice of him." He smiled happily. It reminded him of when they first met. The older Akashi really did come a long way with improving their relationship. Even if the other did something so horrible, Kuroko couldn't hold any grudges. He just wasn't the type.

He remembered all of their first year of high school. Meeting Akashi, getting together, escaping fan girls, doing... things together. He remembered bad things like his broken arm and Haizaki, but he also remembered good things like the Winter Cup. Kuroko grimaced a little as he remembered Haizaki. Being with Haizaki was even worse than a broken bone. It was horrible. But as he remembered Haizaki, he remembered Nijimura. This made him think of his question. What is love? Kuroko wondered to himself with a frown. He remembered all the dreams he had about the question... None of them ever ended well.

Akashi relaxed with Kuroko in his arms, however, when he felt his fiancé slightly pull on his shirt, he looked downward at Kuroko. "Is something troubling you Tetsuya?"

"I.." Kuroko sighed and closed his eyes. He knew he couldn't keep this from Akashi any longer. "Seijuuro.. You remember Haizaki-kun, right? From our first year?"

"How could I forget?" Akashi tightened the hold on his lover, trying to comfort him.

"Well... That wasn't the first time I met him. The reason why he wanted me to be his is because.. He always did. We used to be friends in kindergarten and all then.. He was rude to me and started bullying me. He's the reason I became the nerd I was. Then when we met again during our first year of high school, he told me why he bullied me. It's because he loved me but he didn't want anyone else to have me. So he made me change my looks and I fell for it..." Kuroko took in a deep breath, trying to relax.

Akashi moved his other hand to make circles on Kuroko's back while his other hand continued stroking his hair. "It's not your fault Tetsuya. If Haizaki held special feelings for you then he should have approached you directly and confessed." Akashi moved downwards so that he could see Kuroko's face. "You were friends before Haizaki began abusing you. Did you notice any strange behavior back then?"

"W-Well... He did tend to stare a lot and.. he seemed nervous around me.." Kuroko sighed as he tried to remember. "I was just a kid. If I knew he liked me, I would have asked him.. But I was just a kid and didn't know yet.."

Akashi smiled while placing his hand on Kuroko's cheek, "That's understandable." He began stroking the cheek gently. Now that they were talking about Kuroko's past, Akashi decided to use this time Kuroko opened up to ask him more questions he's been keen to ask. "When did you meet Kagami? You two seem close."

"I met him in my second year of elementary school… A year after… you know." Kuroko looked up at Akashi. "When did you meet Kise-kun and everyone? You guys are childhood friends, right?"

"Yes but truthfully we met by pure coincidence. No... basketball brought us together." Akashi smiled, remembering the first time he met his friends he cherishes up to this day. "Remember how I've told you that my father has been strict on me in the past? Well I was also quite rebellious back then. I used to escape my room through the window and when I did I would go to a basketball court. Slowly over time, I met all of them. First I met Ryouta, then Shintarou, Atsushi and so on. We became close playing basketball but since we could only meet during those times, we decided we would go to the same middle school together."

Akashi stroked Kuroko's hair, "And we did. Once in middle school we would play against each other often. We were the best team in years." That is until they drifted apart due to their talents awakening...

Akashi shook his head, not wanting to remember any more. "When did you start playing basketball?" He asked curiously.

"I started playing when Kagami introduced it to me." Kuroko said, remembering the old times. "He loved basketball and he showed it to me, so eventually I came to love it too."

"I see." So if it weren't for Kagami, Kuroko and Akashi probably wouldn't be where they are now. After all, if Kuroko weren't so stubborn on joining the team, they wouldn't even know each other.

"It's funny how basketball brought us all together." Akashi mused.

"It really is." Kuroko smiled. He leaned up to peck Akashi's lips. "But I'm glad it did."

Akashi smiled as well, pushing his lover closer to himself. They've been through a lot of things but when you look back, it was all worth it. They're together now and that's all that matters.

"Snuggle some more or explore the ship? Your call." Akashi lazily said.

"I suppose we can explore." Kuroko said, sitting up even if he was in Akashi's arms. "Good thing I got used to sore hips..."

"I'll help you up." But as Akashi stood up from the bed he suddenly felt dizzy. The redhead put his hand on his mouth, leaning onto the closest object, the bed.

Kuroko frowned a little and gently pulled Akashi's wrist so he sat down again. "Maybe you should take a few more minutes to rest?"

Akashi nodded, "Sorry Tetsuya." Akashi sat down for a couple of minutes with Kuroko beside him. Great. Now Kuroko had to take care of him and not the other way around. So shameful. However, both Kuroko and Akashi were startled when they heard the ship's horn go off. They could feel it slightly as well, as the ship slowly departed from the dock.

Kuroko stood up and walked towards the balcony to see many people waving at them from the port. Kuroko looked around and saw the ship's occupants waving back.

"Looks like we are setting sail." Kuroko looked back at Akashi. He was happy that they were finally on their way, but he was also worried for Akashi. Would he be alright for the trip?

Akashi groaned back on the bed, not really knowing what to make of it. He is happy that his journey to marriage is finally starting but with the seasickness... it will be a trial for the redhead. One he has to pass if he wants to marry.

Kuroko walked back to Akashi and sat back down. "Don't worry, we'll make it." He kissed the other's forehead.

"I hope so. But I have to because I want to tie Tetsuya to myself~" Akashi teased, still laying down on the bed.

"We will. Now let's get dressed and explore this ship. I'll help you." Kuroko said, standing up to help Akashi.

The two lovers got ready, somehow, and walked out the room. It was a bit hard for Kuroko to navigate through by himself but managed to find way somehow. With Akashi out of it, he had to be the one supporting him. It's been a while since they last ate so both of them decided to eat lunch. It might also help Akashi with his dizziness.

Kuroko sighed in relief when they finally found a quiet little restaurant that wasn't too fancy. Since he was the one calling the shots, he'd get to choose if they went somewhere fancy or not. "You alright so far, Seijuuro?" He asked his lover.

"I-I'm... f-fine... ugh..." Akashi held his hand on his mouth, feeling every sway of the cruise.

"Are you sure? Do you think you'll be able to eat?" Kuroko frowned worriedly.

"Y-Yes... It might actually... d-do me... good..." Akashi weakly replied. If he ate something it might help him a bit, not heal but help.

Kuroko nodded and got them inside. He made Akashi sit down immediately before he ended up getting sick. "I'm glad I now have a chance to take care of Seijuuro." He smiled as he sat down across from his lover.

"...Ugh..." Akashi was leaning on the table, still covering his mouth. The sight made Kuroko worry but also smirk, now he's the one calling the shots. While Kuroko was looking through the menu, suddenly he felt a hand on his shoulder.

"Yo rival! Thanks for the invitation." Takao winked at the bluenette, startling him with his sudden appearance. Luckily Midorima was there to pull him away.

"Oh.. Hey." Kuroko relaxed a little from the sudden appearance. "Didn't expect to see anyone else so soon."

"Ehh? But you invited lots of people! I mean us, the Too guy, your teammates and other friends! We heard the wedding is gonna be full! So it's not true?" When Midorima and Takao were invited by Akashi, they were glad that they could come and enjoy the ride on a cruise. But they also heard rumors that there would be lots of other people coming as well.

"I-I know, it's just that some things have been happening and I forgot others were here.." Kuroko glanced at Akashi to make sure he was okay. "I'm glad you guys could make it though."

"Of course! I mean a ride on a cruise ship this expensive for free... how could we turn it down?" Takao smiled, noticing the menu in Kuroko's hand. "Mind if we join you?" Takao asked but didn't wait for an answer as he quickly sat down.

Kuroko sighed as he watched Takao sit down. It's not that he didn't want him there. It's just that with Akashi being sea sick, he really didn't want anyone close in case something happened. And by something, Kuroko meant Akashi getting "sick".

"Oi Takao! You can't just sit down!" Midorima yelled, earning a whine from the raven head. "But it's fine! Right rival?" Takao asked with puppy eyes, accompanied from his stomach's grumbling.

"Yeah.. I guess it's alright." Kuroko said, looking back at his menu. "You can sit down too, Midorima-kun."

Midorima sighed before smacking Takao on the head, "Sorry for the intrusion."

"What was that for!?" Takao rubbed his bump while Midorima took another menu. He looked through the book and after deciding what he wanted he called over the waitress.

"One salad please." Midorima politely said.

"And one cheeseburger for me!" Takao said before the waitress wrote it down and looked over at Kuroko. "And for you sir?"

"Um.. Two tofu soups please." He knew Akashi loved tofu soup so he decided to get some for him. He also got some for himself because it really was a good meal.

"Thank you sir." The waitress wrote down the order and walked away, leaving the group to themselves. They were seated near the window so they has a beautiful view outside of the sea. You could still see some land in the distance but soon it will just be plain sea with nothing else in sight.

Midorima looked at Akashi before sighing once again. Meanwhile Takao giggled a bit, "Don't tell me Akashi has sea sickness?"

"He does. And he didn't tell me until after we were on the ship." Or rather it was Kuroko who found out, but it was all the same.

"Pfff! Haha!" Takao giggled, putting his hand on his mouth to hold in the laughter. However... "If I'm... sea... sick...i-it doesn't... mean that I can't... hear you... I'll deal with y-you... later..." Akashi said but quickly put his hands back on his mouth. In the condition he's in, it's best to take it easy.

"Take it easy Seijuuro." Kuroko warned his lover. "He's not doing any harm. Don't get worked up, okay? You don't want to get sick or something right?"

Akashi didn't say anything and instead just leaned onto the table, taking it easy. This will hurt his pride but he'll make a mental note to punish Takao later. The raven head giggled again but thankfully Midorima hit him on the head again.

"O-Oi!"

Midorima sighed, deciding to change the topic. "Kuroko, I didn't get the chance to congratulate you properly. Congratulations on your marriage."

"O-oh, thanks." Kuroko smile a little. "Thanks for deciding to come. The more the merrier, right?"

Midorima nodded, smiling. "I heard you bought a new house as well. It must be really surprising to have so many things happen at once."

"Yeah.. It all happened so suddenly." Kuroko agreed. "But I don't mind. I'm happy in fact. We're getting married, we have our own house and.." They were going to try to get kids. If they managed to create a family... Kuroko would be the happiest being in earth.

"I give you my blessings." Midorima sincerely and wholeheartedly said, making Kuroko smile. However, suddenly the two looked to the left where they heard some guests yell in annoyance. Midorima and Kuroko didn't know the source of the disturbance but soon found out when Kagami emerged from the doors of the restaurant, running.

The giant redhead looked to the left and then to the right, searching for a hiding place. When he spotted Kuroko's table, he immediately ran to his best friend and then hid under the table. He pulled on Kuroko's pants, "Hide me!" he whispered.

Kuroko looked at him confusingly but soon enough his questions were answered when Aomine entered the restaurant, panting, most likely from the running and chasing. He looked around before spotting Kuroko's table. He approached the bluenette and the table's other occupants. "Yo! Did you see Kagami by any chance?"

"U-Um.." Kuroko didn't know what to do. A lot of the other customers were staring at the big disruption. "Why are you looking for him?" He decided to ask before making any decision. "Did something happen?"

Aomine looked away, scratching the nape of his neck. "W-Well... I have to ask him something." Aomine said but Kuroko didn't miss the slight blush on his cheeks.

Kuroko tilted his head, curious of what Aomine wanted to ask now. "What is it? You can tell me, right?"

"Huh?" Aomine looked back at Kuroko and the others. He was considering whether to tell them or not but in the end decided not to. "I'll tell him later~" but when the waitress finally arrived with their orders and handed them out to the group, Aomine began drooling. "Oh! Can I join? One hamburger please."

"Right away sir." The waitress left after taking Aomine's order.

"W-Well.. Uh.." Since Aomine already ordered, it was probably too late to tell him to leave. Kagami will just have to hold out... "Now that the food's here, try to get something in you, okay?" He told Akashi.

Akashi nodded, weakly taking the spoon to eat. Everyone else did the same and began eating but just as Kuroko was about to dig into his food, he felt a light tug on his trousers. "Oi~ Psst~" Kagami whispered trying to grab Kuroko's attention.

"Hmm? Did you hear something?" Aomine asked after faintly hearing something.

"It's probably a phone vibrating." Kuroko dismissively said. When Aomine wasn't looking, he glanced down at the other, giving him a "what" face.

"Make him leave." Kagami whispered back. Not only was he stuck under a table but he also had to smell the delicious smell of the food that made him hungrier and hungrier.

"I can't. He ordered already and it's rude." Kuroko whispered. "You got yourself in this mess, you face the consequences~"

"But-" Kagami was about to protest but Kuroko straightened back up. While Aomine was looking around, Takao gave Kuroko a thumbs up as in 'Don't worry. I got your back'. Midorima nodded as well, intending to help cover the giant redhead.

Kuroko continued on with his meal, ignoring any of Kagami's attempts to get his attention. "How are you feeling Seijuuro?"

"A bit better." Akashi admitted, the food really did help him a bit. He wasn't as dizzy as before and could now speak properly. However, he suddenly felt something brushing off against his leg. "Huh? What is that?"

"What's what?" Aomine turned around, looking at Akashi now.

"It's probably nothing. Just your clothes shifting or something." Kuroko smiled but under the table, he was lightly hitting Kagami's hand with his foot as a warning.

"Ouch!" Kagami yelped, startling everyone at the table.

"Did you hear that? That was definitely Kagami! He must be here somewhere..." Aomine stood up from his chair, looking around trying to find where the sound came from. Akashi used this chance to give Kuroko a 'he isn't look'. But when Kuroko nodded, Akashi understood what's happening.

"Haha maybe you were just imagining things. We didn't hear anything, right Shin-chan?"

"Nothing at all." Midorima and Akashi both nodded making Aomine sit back down again.

"I could have sworn I heard him."

"Maybe you're just stressed." Kuroko smiled towards Aomine. "Relax, okay? I'm sure you'll be able to ask Kagami-kun your question soon."

"I hope so. That bastard just keeps running away like some coward." Aomine put his hand on the table and leaned on his wrist. Not soon after, the waitress came with Aomine's order before leaving again.

"Smells good." Aomine took his knife and fork but his fork fell down onto the floor. He leaned down to pick it up, making Kagami tense up. Luckily Aomine didn't see him and sat back up before digging into his hamburger.

"Yeah, well Kagami-kun is a big coward sometimes~" Kuroko said, only because he knew Kagami could hear.

"Oi!" Kagami growled but after realizing what he's done, he covered his mouth, hoping Aomine wouldn't find him.

"That's it! That's definitely Kagami! Didn't you guys hear it as well?" The sound could be heard clearly and loudly. There's no way Kuroko and the rest couldn't hear it.

Kuroko hesitated and glanced down at the table. Should he give Kagami away? "Aomine-kun.. Whatever you have to ask Kagami-kun, you can ask it out loud because I don't think Kagami-kun is man enough to face you."

"Oi Kuroko." Kagami tugged on Kuroko's pants but the bluenette was focused on Aomine who was scratching his neck. He looked away into the distance, "Uhhh... I can't. Sorry Tetsu."

"I see.." Kuroko sighed before reaching down, pulling on Kagami's hair. "Well, just ask him now then."

"Oi Kuroko! It hurts!" Kagami said, making Aomine look under the table. He smirked when he spotted his target, "Found you." But Kagami wasn't so pleased. The giant redhead crawled out from under the table and started running again.

"Geez." Aomine took one last sip of water and pushed the remnants of his hamburger into his mouth. "See you guys later." And with that both Aomine and Kagami took off running again. The others on the table sighed.

"Haha that's some crazy love they got there. I sure hope it works out for them." Takao mused before taking another bite from his burger.

Kuroko sighed and massaged his temples. Why did he feel like Kagami and Aomine were more childish than actual children? He felt like when he had kids, he'd have to watch those two more than his own kids.

"A little taste of what we'll have when we start a family." Akashi said, knowing very well what Kuroko was thinking about. By now, he can tell what Kuroko is thinking even though most people would have trouble doing that with Kuroko's expressionless face.

"I feel like taking care of babies would he easier than taking care of them." Kuroko sighed once more then smiled a little. "How are you feeling now that you have something in you?"

"A lot better but still not completely fine. I think this is the best condition I'll be during the travel." Akashi said before taking a glass of water to drink.

"Well, at least you're feeling a little better." Kuroko said. "Should we go up soon so you can lay down?"

"It's fine. I don't want to trouble Tetsuya."

"You should go if you're not feeling well." Midorima said, concerned about Akashi's condition himself and not only about the seasickness...

"Yeah! No worries! We have lots of time to hang out on the ship!" Takao added. The trip wasn't going to be short so they can take their time.

"You need to rest since you're not feeling well, Seijuuro. I won't take no for an answer." Kuroko insisted.

Akashi smirked, liking the bold Kuroko once in a while as well. "Since Tetsuya insists I have no choice."

When Kuroko and Akashi finished their food, they stood up. Since he was feeling better, Akashi didn't need to trouble Kuroko to support him. He really doesn't want to be a bother.

"We'll see you around then rival. I heard there's an arcade here. How about a game or even a match? I challenge you to a one-on-one with me. How about it?"

"Alright. Sounds good." Kuroko smiled as he took Akashi's hand. "Well, we'll see you around." Hopefully if they leave fast enough, Midorima or Takao won't realize that they have to pay until they're long gone.

Once the two lovers left, Midorima and Takao realized that the bill was on the table.

"Kuroko!"

"Rival!"

Takao and Midorima yelled but the bluenette and Akashi were already out of sight. Even though they were far they could still hear their yelling, making Kuroko smirk. Akashi saw this, "I see that my personality is rubbing off of you."

"I have no idea what you're talking about." Kuroko lied, still smirking as he lead Akashi back to their room.

Akashi smiled, "I love you non-" However, before he could finish his sentence he fell down on the floor.

Kuroko panicked and was just glad he managed to catch Akashi before he fell face down into the ground. "Seijuuro?" He saw that the other had fainted and frowned. How did it happen so suddenly? They were lucky they were close to their room. Kuroko picked Akashi up and helped get him into the room. He closed the door behind him and laid Akashi on the bed. "Seijuuro.. wake up.." He tried shaking the other but it didn't do anything. Was this Akashi's seasickness? Or was it the same as before?

While Kuroko kept on shaking Akashi for any kind of response, the redhead flinched in his sleep.

You can't hold me in any longer.

Suddenly, Akashi's eyes opened as he sat up and grabbed Kuroko's wrist. Squeezing it tightly in his.

Kuroko was happy for a moment, glad that Akashi was awake. "Sei-" He stopped talking once he noticed Akashi's eyes. Akashi didn't always have two red eyes... What happened to his left eye? Now that he was alert, he noticed the grip on his wrist was tighter than necessary. "...A-Are you okay, Seijuuro…?"

Akashi didn't say anything in return but just kept looking at the bluenette. The two stayed in that position for a while before Akashi raised his hand to touch Kuroko's cheek. However, right before he was about to touch Kuroko, Akashi gasped, letting go of Kuroko's hand to place both of his hands on his head.

Akashi gasped in pain before he fell down on the bed once again.

Kuroko was even more worried than before. This can't be just because of seasickness! Something was wrong with Akashi. What should he do? Go get a nurse? But he couldn't leave Akashi! It's not like he knew where the nurse was anyway. He held Akashi's hand tightly as he watched over the other worriedly.

Akashi wasn't moving. Maybe he fainted again? Kuroko worriedly waited until Akashi woke up again, however, meanwhile Kuroko had no idea what internal struggles Akashi had to face.

After about 30 minutes, Akashi slowly started coming back to his senses. "Tetsuya?"

"Seijuuro?" Kuroko had been dozing off but as soon as Akashi spoke, he was wide-awake and alert. He held his hand tightly again. "Are you okay? Is there anything wrong? You remember who you are and where you are, right?" He didn't know what to do in these situations.

Akashi smiled a little, his lover always managed to make him feel better somehow. The redhead sat up and took Kuroko's hand in his. "I have something to confess. Something about my past and myself."

"Huh?" What else did Akashi have to tell him? "Why so suddenly?"

"Because it's relevant to what's happening to me right now... Actually I was considering telling you before proposing but I never thought he would come back." Akashi lowered his head. He should have told his lover before.

"What do you mean, "he would come back"?" Kuroko asked. "What's going on…?"

Akashi tapped the space beside him for Kuroko to sit down. This would be a long story.

"Do you remember when I told you that my father has been strict on me in the past?" Kuroko nodded.

"Well, it affected me deeper than anyone would have thought. I was forced to study for over five hours a day, which resulted in me having no friends or any social interactions. Perfection was expected of me. That was the only goal I had to achieve in order to inherit the Corporation." Akashi turned to look into Kuroko's eyes.

"However, the psychological stress was too high. It made me develop a second personality. Some call it DID (Dissociative identity disorder). It's a disorder in which there are two personalities in one body." Akashi took a deep breath.

"And I'm that second personality. Meaning I'm not the real Akashi Seijuro."

Kuroko stared at Akashi, wondering if this was all a big joke. Duel personalities, fake identities? He knew it was possible but.. he's never met anyone who had it. "How... How long have you been... present?" He had to ask. "Have I ever met your other personality?"

"I came to be during Akashi's childhood. However, it was only during middle school that he let me take over completely. He gave up his body to me in times of despair." Akashi clenched his fist.

"When everyone started awakening their talents, Akashi felt that he would be left behind. Compared to the others he felt that he was the weakest. Then there came a point where Murasakibara challenged him to a one-on-one match. If Murasakibara won he would be allowed to skip practice but that's not what the match was really about." He looked down again.

"Akashi was losing and the difference in power was starting to show. Afraid he would lose, he let me take over and in the end I won the match. However, after that event he had refused to resurface again and has since been locked deep inside my conciseness." He looked up at Kuroko again.

"He's never showed himself after that so I thought he gave up his body to me completely. And that's why I decided not to tell you, because I thought he was gone. I'm sorry Tetsuya."

It was a lot to take in. Kuroko couldn't even reply yet. How should he feel about this? The Akashi in front of him is the one he's always known. The only one he's known! This was the Akashi he'd be marrying soon. What was he supposed to say when his lover tells him he's just a second personality?

"So he's resurfacing?" Kuroko immediately became afraid. What if the original Akashi resurfaced and never let the Akashi he knew today come out again? "I don't want to lose you Seijuuro…"

Sensing his lover's worry, Akashi took Kuroko's hands in his again and leaned in closer, "I won't disappear Tetsuya I swear. I love you. You are the meaning of my life." Akashi smiled and leaned so that their foreheads touched.

"You changed me Tetsuya. So much more than you would have ever thought. The truth is that I was once a ruthless, emotionless person who dealt with all of Akashi's problems. I was the one who punished and 'bullied' others. Just like I did to you in the beginning. However, you changed me. Changed me completely. Because of you I'm a new person and I don't intend to give up my future with you to no one. Even my other self, the original owner of this body."

Akashi moved his hand so it rested on Kuroko's cheek, "My other self must have a reason for resurfacing. Perhaps he wants to meet you? After all, you're the person I will be tying myself to for the rest of my... our lives."

Kuroko leaned into the touch and relaxed a little. Maybe Akashi was right. Maybe the host just wanted to meet his occupant's lover? He just hoped he didn't lose his Seijuuro forever. "Is that the reason why your eyes were both red earlier?"

"Red?" Akashi traced his thumb on Kuroko's cheek.

"He must have surfaced for a split second. He used my weakness to take over." Akashi was feeling really sea sick so his other self must have used that opportunity to strike... It seems that Akashi has no other choice.

"Tetsuya. I would like to ask a favor."

"What is it? What do you need?" Kuroko asked immediately. He was completely worried about Akashi that he was actually getting jumpy.

Akashi smiled, brushing Kuroko's bangs away from his forehead, "I need you to make me fall in love with you all over again."

"Huh? You mean.. with the original?" Kuroko asked with shock. He only had until the end of the cruise until their wedding! How long was this cruise? Two weeks? "B-But, there's not a lot of time to do that.." They might share one body but he's never even met this other Akashi before! He's practically a stranger!

"I know you can do it Tetsuya. If you've captured my heart then you'll easily capture the heart of my other self." Akashi had absolute confidence Kuroko would be able to do it. Even if his other self has only met Kuroko for a split second, he knew Kuroko could work his magic on him easily.

"B-But.. It feels wrong. I mean.. you two are different yet the same.. It still feels like cheating." Kuroko frowned. "And what if I can't do it? What if he hates me?"

"Good point. I can't have him steal you." Akashi closed his eyes in thought before opening them again. "Then make him accept you. And if he does make a move on you, I'll put him back in his place. Also, I don't think he would hate you." Akashi moved so that his head rested on Kuroko's shoulder, embracing his lover in the process. "I promise I'll return soon after."

Kuroko held onto Akashi, sighing softly. "Wait... what about the cruise? Our honeymoon? We're supposed to spend it together.."

"Sorry Tetsuya. I can't hold him in any longer. I'll try to regain my strength before the end of the trip or you could make him accept you so that I can return faster." Akashi has finally reached his limit and can't hold his other self any longer. He was really looking forward to the cruise trip and spending precious time with Kuroko but it looks like that won't happen.

"Okay.. I'm going to do my best." Kuroko promised, hugging Akashi tightly. "Just regain your strength, okay?" He gently pecked Akashi's lips.

Kuroko was about to go for the kiss but just when he was about to initiate it, a hand stopped him from doing so. Kuroko was confused but when he looked up at Akashi he knew why the other had stopped him.

Kuroko just stared at the two red eyes that belonged to his lover's "original" personality. However the stare down barely lasted a few seconds before Akashi suddenly closed his eyes and fell back on the bed. And yes, he was out cold for the night.

Since it was already sunset and Kuroko could do nothing else but worry about his lover, he decided to lay down on bed next to him until he fell asleep. By now the cruise was already at the sea, with no land in view. Now they're at the mercy of the sea.

However, Kuroko couldn't think about anything else other than Akashi's revelation. His father had caused him so much more misery and pain than Kuroko had thought. Is his Akashi really not the original? Will his Akashi disappear?

Kuroko didn't know what to think of it but slowly as he thought about it, he drifted off to sleep next to his lover. Only morning will bring out some answers.

Author notes

MANY THANKS TO simsimchocolatte, Kuroko-SenPaille, Rinfantasy, Kuro13Dead, Reality Slap, ShinseiShinwa, AyakiStory, Akirajin06, Nameless and yukino76 FOR REVIEWING!

KurokoTetsuya101: Hey guys! This time we updated a bit earlier to make up for last week XD Well, technically it's Monday in Japan and Australia so yeah XD Hope you like this chapter. Finally the reason for Akashi's fainting is explained. Don't worry, it's not a terminal illness. I and Bell don't have the heart to do that to our babies XD Hope you liked it :) See you next week.

Everyone in Paris, please be safe.

The Lucky Bell: Speak for yourself~ Nah, I'm joking. I'd never kill off one of mine~ well, maybe ;3 anyway, enjoy the chapter~

Pet Update: Instead of being Kitten updates, I'll just be having pet updates and list off how each of them are each week I guess c: The Puppy is fine although he keeps running out the yard when he's not supposed to -3- Finny and Alaska are still with us and they're fine as well :D However our oldest dog named Zeus (he's a Maltese mixed with yorkie, so he's a small/medium dog) is pretty ill I guess you could say. He has trouble walking and eating, and recently he's been having seizures. I'm worried and almost everyone in the house is affected. He's laying with me now as I update this too. Someone's always watching him which is good but I just hope he'll be okay. He's very old but still..

Anyway, enough sadness- I hope you guys enjoy the story from now on cause it's going to get real interesting~

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