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.
It didn't take long to return to the room, at least not to Kuroko. He didn't even take a shower or change into new clothes. Once he set foot into the room, he made his way over to the bed and lied down. He felt so tired but didn't know why. He just wanted to sleep.
Upon opening his eyes, he wasn't surprised to see that he was in the cage once again. He hugged his legs close and buried his face into his knees. At least he was alone to himself to think.
The dark abyss in which the cage was was dead silent. Not a single sound was heard except for the movements Kuroko made. That is until a figure slowly started emerging from the dark. "It's not even night. Why did you come here?" The curious yet amused tone asked the bluenette.
Kuroko didn't lift his head. He felt too tired and upset to do such a simple act. "I just wanted to get away from everything.."
"I see." Tetsuya knew what had happened but still decided to ask the other just to see how he would react. He took a few more steps forward as his figure now completely emerged from the dark. He walked up to the cage and sat down, holding the bars with his hands while looking at Kuroko.
"Seijuro is being stolen away and our future is breaking apart." Tetsuya said, earning a flinch from Kuroko.
That's the thing. Kuroko didn't want Seijuuro to be stolen away. Seijuuro was his, not Akashi's or Momoi's. Only his. "I want to fix it but.. nothing is working! Kise-kun is still sick, I'm running out of time, and that girl is still trying to take Seijuuro away!" This was the only way Kuroko could vent his feelings. Tetsuya was him, right? So it would be alright to rant to himself right?
Tetsuya hummed, "Then we need to take action quickly. We cannot let everything we've build up until now to go to waste." He tightened his hold on the bars, "We can do it. If we set our mind to it then we can do anything." He relaxed his hold, "You and me, I and you." Tetsuya softly smiled, reaching his hand into the cage for Kuroko to take, "I'm your only ally Kuroko. I will do everything in my power to help you. After all, I'm the one who loves you the most."
Kuroko finally lifted his head to look at the other. Tetsuya was right. They had to take action and to do so, they had to work together. He won't be able to do this by himself. He needed Tetsuya.
He moved towards the bars and took Tetsuya's hand, holding it tightly. "Yes..." He murmured in response. "Together, we can do it.. like you said."
Tetsuya's smile widened, "Yes, together we will make everything right and return everything to how its suppose to be." He tightened his hold on Kuroko's hand, "Please don't cry anymore." He looked up to meet Kuroko's eyes. Even though Kuroko isn't physically crying, Tetsuya knows that he's been holding back all this time.
At that request, Kuroko almost felt like crying. Tetsuya was actually there for him and actually cared for him. He wanted to just let go and let all of his feelings out. Instead he just nodded and smiled slightly. "Thank you Tetsuya..."
Tetsuya smiled, masking his dissatisfaction. Kuroko still wasn't opening up to him but Tetsuya knew that he's close to the breaking point. He just needs a few more pushes. "I'm always on your side Kuroko. You can tell me anything and I'll listen."
Kuroko looked at him with uncertainty. "Are you sure? Will you.. really listen?" Would he finally have someone who would listen to him and even comfort him while he told them his feelings?
"Are you really asking? If I don't listen then who will? Do you really know so little about yourself?" There was a tint of sadness in Tetsuya's eyes, which he tried to hide. He and Kuroko are one being. No bond stronger than that exists, even between a child and a mother.
Kuroko stared for a few moments before looking down. Finally someone would listen. That sentence alone was enough to make a few tears escape. He held the other's hand as tightly as he could, using his other hands to try and wipe his eyes. "I-I don't want to lose Seijuuro but.. I don't know what to do!.."
He knows, Tetsuya knows everything that Kuroko is feeling but wants to let the other tell him in person. This way it would be much easier for him to... "Then what do you think you should do?" Kuroko must have had some ideas, any ideas on what action to take. That's what people do in desperate situations, think of anything possible.
"I-I don't know.. I don't know any other person who could get rid of Momoi without hurting her.. and Kise-kun will be better, but in a couple of days. But I don't have that kind of time!" Kuroko closed his eyes tightly but that still wasn't enough to stop the tears.
Yes... Kuroko is finally telling the truth, amusing Tetsuya further. Its amusing to watch the other break in front of him but he'll have to play along. Tetsuya stretched out his hand to embrace Kuroko who was behind the bars. But even with the bars, Tetsuya pressed Kuroko tightly against his body, "It's okay. Sea sickness doesn't last long but even if it does we can ask Hanamiya to extend out deadline. he has nothing to lose so he should agree."
"B-but what if.. He doesn't want to wait?" Kuroko asked nervously, clinging onto Tetsuya as much as he could with the bars in the way. "W-What if Momoi takes Seijuuro away, even if I get the extension? What if Akashi-"
"What if Akashi purposefully let's Momoi take Seijuuro away?" Tetsuya interrupted Kuroko, "Then we'll have to work twice as hard."
Kuroko froze for a few seconds. How did Tetsuya know what he was going to say? Then he relaxed with a small smile. Because they were both the same person technically. Of course the other would know what he's thinking. "Do you have any ideas on how to fix this?"
"The only option we have is to extend the deadline. But of course you knew this already." Since they can practically read each other's thoughts, they know everything what the other is thinking. No wrong... They both know what 'Tetsuya Kuroko' is thinking. "Also, we don't have to worry about Momoi taking Seijuro by force because we are there to stop her. We will have to watch them more closely from now on."
"Did you see Akashi looking at the suits?" Kuroko asked sadly. "He was probably going to buy one for a date with Momoi.. I don't want that to happen. So should I keep following him when we aren't together?"
"Yes. That's why I suggested we watch them closely from now on. If we don't, then we might lose Seijuro after all." They both clenched their fists at this notion. They wouldn't let that happen.
"I'll do my best then." Kuroko promised, pulling back to look at Tetsuya. "I promise."
Tetsuya managed a warm smile, closing his eyes. "I know you will." He wanted to say 'We will' but decided not to. Then he opened his dark eyes again, "So? Do you think you know the answer now? Or at least are getting closer to it?"
"Well.." Kuroko tried to think of what it could be. Something along with lines of what Tetsuya said earlier.. "Could the answer be something like... I only need myself?"
"I don't know. Is that what you feel the answer is?" The other asked, trying to get Kuroko to elaborate on his answer.
"..Yeah. I mean, I don't think I could do anything if I didn't have a hold of myself, right? So the answer is that I'm my only ally.." Kuroko hoped that was the answer. He just wanted to get out of this cage and he freed from the question forever.
Tetsuya smiled, Kuroko was definitely on the right track but it sounded as if he wasn't sure. He's still hesitating and that's what Tetsuya doesn't want. He wants Kuroko to be confident about his answer and to say it outright. Perhaps more pushes are necessary. "So do you think that the others won't help you? Do you really think they would help you in a situation like this? No, they would support Momoi and Akashi's decision to be together and you know this. So with that in mind, do you think they would help you? In the end you can only rely on yourself. Isn't that right?"
Kuroko grimaced. Tetsuya was right. The others wouldn't support them. They probably hated their relationship from the beginning. Why? Because Kuroko used to be a nerd and Seijuuro was, and still is, perfect. Of course the other's would disapprove. "You're right. They wouldn't help me." He agreed completely, grumbling a little himself.
Tetsuya's smile widened, yes! This is exactly how it should be! "Good. I'm really happy you finally realize the truth." As Tetsuya ended his sentence, the cage between then suddenly started shining. The cage shone, slowly turning into dust before disappearing completely, freeing the bluenette inside.
As Kuroko got out of the cage, Tetsuya spared no time to embrace the other once again. "I'm proud of you Kuroko."
Feeling happy at the praise, Kuroko snuggled into Tetsuya. It was warm and comforting. "Thank you.. You helped me realize it you know."
"I will always help you Kuroko. I'm always on your side, remember that. When someone wishes you misfortune, it's only me who'll help you. When nobody else will, I will definitely." Tetsuya didn't know how much more he has to stress this fact but the more he tells Kuroko this, the more the other will believe him.
"Okay. I believe you." Kuroko said, pulling away to smile at Tetsuya. "Thank you. I really mean it."
Tetsuya closed his eyes with a smile. This is just how he wants Kuroko to be. If he keeps going in this direction... Tetsuya will finally get what he wants. Tetsuya opened his eyes again, looking at the other in front of him. "I think its time you wake up. You dozed off in the evening so it should be night right about now. Your visit was unexpected but I'm here whenever you need me. All you have to do is fall asleep."
Tetsuya placed his hand on Kuroko's chest, "I'm always here." And then with the last image of Tetsuya smirking, Kuroko suddenly opened his eyes and found himself back in his room.
Kuroko looked around but no one was there. Of course Akashi wasn't there. He was probably having fun with Momoi. He grumbled and sat up, looking outside. It was dark, just as Tetsuya said.
It was dark but how will he fall sleep now? He didn't feel tired at all because he just slept! Kuroko sighed, thinking about where the redhead could be right now. Kuroko knows he's still with Momoi. It's night and he still didn't come back. Could they be doing more then Kuroko had thought?
Should Kuroko find Akashi again and watch him? Or should he wait and see what Akashi has to say once he got back? Kuroko wished Tetsuya was here. He needed help on deciding what to do. He couldn't do it alone, just like Tetsuya said.
Time passed and Kuroko was getting impatient. 8 p.m. passed and Akashi still didn't return! What was he doing out for so long? No, he couldn't really be... No! No! Kuroko knew that was a possibility but didn't want to think about it. He had to stay cool and get a reasonable explanation from Akashi when he comes back.
The bluenette waited for what seemed like hours when finally the doors to his room opened to reveal the one Kuroko's head was filled this whole time with. Akashi appeared at the doors but stopped in place when he noticed Kuroko sitting on a couch with folded arms, looking displeased. "I thought you would be asleep." Akashi said before closing the doors behind him.
"And I thought you'd be here already." Kuroko quipped back with narrowed eyes. He really wanted to know what happened but he couldn't act suspicious. "So where were you anyway?"
"When we parted for the day Momoi asked me if I could come with her to her room." Akashi walked towards the bluenette, "I was there before coming here." He sat on the other couch next to Kuroko.
"What were you doing there?" Kuroko asked. "What could you possibly be doing in Momoi-san's room?"
Akashi looked away. He couldn't tell Kuroko... not now at least. "I'm sorry. I can't tell you, not now."
Kuroko didn't say anything. He just looked at his lap with a frown. Of course Akashi wouldn't tell him. He was probably doing things with Momoi and didn't want to tell him because it's "private" things. Tetsuya was definitely right about Kuroko being his own ally. "Fine then. Just get some sleep or something."
Akashi watched as Kuroko stood up and walked over to the bed before throwing himself on the mattress. The other didn't seem alright at all, which worried Akashi. But the one thing he can't do is tell him, because if he does then the plan would be ruined.
Akashi sat up from the couch and began undressing before laying down next to Kuroko. No words were said as Akashi switched the light off and the two fell asleep.
Kuroko found himself in the same place where the cage used to be in his dream. He would tell because this was where he told Tetsuya his answer to the question. How could he ever forget?
He was excited to see but Tetsuya but to his disappointment, Tetsuya wasn't there. Seems like sometimes he's here and sometimes he's not. "Tets-" Kuroko started to take a step but his legs wouldn't move. He looked down, startled to see the ground starting to shift around his feet. It was kind of like a blob monster eating him but of course it didn't hurt and it wasn't a monster. He was just slowly sinking like quick sand.
As soon as the dream began, it had ended and Kuroko found himself back in his bed but only this time it was morning. He looked over at the clock that was on his bed table and noticed it was 8 a.m. He woke up early with Akashi still sleeping beside him.
Well now that he woke up, what should he do? A better question, what should he do with the time he has left? He should approach Hanamiya and ask him for the extension as Tetsuya suggested. Yeah, he should definitely do that but where will he find him?
Perhaps the bar. Hanimaya did seem to enjoy drinking. Or at least drinking away his sorrows. The question was if he should tell Akashi he was leaving or at least leave a note? He shouldn't since Akashi decided to go with Momoi to her room last night.
With that in mind, Kuroko went to take a shower and get ready. Once he was dressed, he left the room without waking Akashi to search for Hanimaya.
The sense of urgency was high but Kuroko had no choice. He wasn't going to accomplish his task in a week but he would definitely do his best to watch and track Akashi even more now. He went to Momoi's room and that sent red flag flying. He had to do something about this and quick.
Kuroko finally reached the bar and when he did, he spotted Hanamiya sitting at the counter, talking to the bartender. At least he found him. With that out of the way, Kuroko went up to the other and sat next to him casually, making Hanamiya look his way. "Ohhh~ What honor for you to come see me~" The other teased, obviously a bit drunk but still bearable for speech.
Kuroko still didn't like the fact that he was drunk but maybe this would make it easier to negotiate? "Look. No teasing or stalling or anything. I'm going straight to the point. For our deal, I need another week. I can't possibly do it in just one with everything that's been happening."
Hanamiya lazily rose his eyebrow, "Huhhh? Haha! Remember when you told me you would do it before one week? Haha! And now you want an extension? Are you stupid?" The raven head laughed historically, telling the bartender to pour him some more drinks.
"No I'm not. I just want an extension. What, are you in a rush to get your girlfriend back or something?" Kuroko asked.
"Yeah I am. I miss her in bed." Hanamiya smirked, drinking one huge gulp of wine.
"Well just wait for another week and a half and you'll get her back. Just give me another week." Kuroko said.
"And a half? Oi, oi! You just said one more week! Don't push it pipsqueak. The good person I am, I will give you one more week but nothing more. If you fail to accomplish your task by then, your secrets are out." Hanamiya placed his glass down, "Oi~ Bartender~ Give this guy one glass... hic…"
"Uh, no thanks. I don't drink." Kuroko shook his head. "I'm content with the week. I don't need a drink."
"Ughh... hic... but it seems to me that you need one. Satsuki is really going full force with the redhead... hic... have one. Its on me." When the bartender brought a glass of wine, Hanamiya pushed it towards Kuroko. "It will ease the pain... hic... trust me…"
Kuroko glanced at Hanimaya before looking at the glass. He told himself he'd never drink, even if he was of age. It wouldn't hurt to try right? He did say it'll ease the pain... He picked up the glass and took a small sip. It tasted bad! Why did Hanimaya like this?
"Haha! Its good right? hic..." After seeing Kuroko drink, Hanamiya took a gulp himself. "One more week. That's the final deadline. Now scram... Leave meh alone... hic…"
"Alright, alright." Kuroko said, standing up. He'd just leave the drink there for Hanimaya. "You can finish that if you want."
The other ignored him and just kept on drinking. Honestly it was a good thing Kuroko was leaving because by now Hanamiya was drunk to the point that he couldn't even talk anymore. Well, at least Kuroko had used the chance when he was on the border of drunkenness and sanity when he asked for the extension.
Kuroko continued walking, looking around. He didn't feel like going back to the room just yet. Maybe he could just walk around while it's still a little early.
Kuroko continued walking, looking around. He didn't feel like going back to the room just yet. Maybe he could just walk around while it's still a little early.
He didn't have any particular place he wanted to go to, so he decided to just walk around. He passed many shops, restaurants and hallways but he really needed some fresh air to wake him up. So he decided to venture onto the top deck to look at the sea and the scenery outside.
He only looked away from the scenery when he heard footsteps coming towards him. He looked over and noticed that it was Kagami. What was he doing out so early? "Kagami-kun?"
"Yo." Kagami greeted back but the energy and enthusiasm he always had in his voice was missing. The other seemed down as well, looks like they're in the same boat.
"Something wrong?" Kuroko asked with a frown. So even Kagami could get this upset.
Kagami sighed, looking into the distance of the endless sea. "Nothing." How could he say that he felt put on the spot yesterday? The whole thing just made him depressed. Not only the fact that everyone saw Aomine kiss him but also the fact that Kuroko didn't help him at all. He felt like he was losing his best friend.
"Are you sure? You look pretty upset to me." Kuroko tried to think of what it could be. "It's about Aomine-kun again, isn't it?"
Kagami immediately looked away with a slight blush, "No it's not."
"It is." Kuroko huffed. He was starting to get tired of this. "Kagami-kun. How long are you going to run and get upset? It's becoming frustrating."
"F-Frustrating? It's not like its you who's running away anyway." Kagami grumbled.
"But who's the on who has to hide you? Who do you run too whenever he comes around?" Kuroko asked bitterly. "I don't want to keep dealing with your cowardice."
Kagami's eyes widened but he couldn't help to fight back, "I do come to you but all you do is sell me out anyway! So what's frustrating you if you just tell Aomine where I am!? I ran away right away when you do!"
"You're being a coward! You have a chance at a perfect relationship that I don't have anymore but you just want to run away!" Kuroko couldn't remember the last time he raised his voice at Kagami. Has he ever seriously yelled at the other?
"Perfect relationship? You're the one to talk! You're about to get married and you're telling me your relationship is not 'perfect'? How can you understand me who doesn't even know what choice to make! Do you know that I think about it every day while on this stupid cruise!?" Kagami raised his voice louder, his wrist tightly squeezing the railing beside him.
"The Akashi you see is not the Seijuuro I know. I may never even see Seijuuro again!" Kuroko tried to keep his anger down. "Just talk to him. No one said you had to date him or anything. If you like him, great. If not, just tell him that."
Akashi wasn't the Akashi he knows? Kagami had no idea what Kuroko was talking about but that didn't matter. He was fuming angry and couldn't think rationally, "And that's what I don't know! I don't know yet! I can't sort out my feelings just like that! I need more time! I need more time to think about how I feel!" He wasn't a robot, Kagami can't decide right away. His whole future was at stake here.
"Then just try it out! It's not like you can't break up with him if you don't like it! Stop bringing everyone else into your problems!" Kuroko was close to yelling at Kagami.
"What's the point of dating if we break up right away!? If you're having a fight with Akashi then maybe you should focus on your own problem rather than worry about mine! Stop telling me what to do!" Kagami yelled back.
"I can't just suddenly confront him for cheating!" Kuroko responded before stopping. He was getting out of hand and revealing too much. "Know what, whatever. I was just trying to help."
"Trying to help by telling me I'm frustrating?" Kagami watched as Kuroko turned around to leave, "Yeah leave! Look who is running away now!" Kagami yelled after the blunette who was walking away, he kicked the railing beside him before taking a leave as well.
Kagami was fuming angry while walking away. However, slowly he started thinking about what Kuroko had told him. Cheating? Could Kuroko be in more trouble than he thought? Well, its not like he'll help him. Not after what happened…
Kuroko kept walking, still frustrated but trying to keep it under control. He couldn't believe he just had a fight with his best friend. He really couldn't rely on anyone else besides himself.
Not wanting to run into anyone else at the moment, Kuroko quickly went to his room. He didn't care if Akashi was awake or not. He just didn't want to see anyone else at the moment. If anything, he wanted to see Tetsuya.
Kuroko took slow steps, walking to his room. Why was the world against him? Nobody will help him now... Everyone is his enemy now... The only one who can comfort him and help him at the moment is himself, Tetsuya. His only ally.
Even though he woke up, he wanted to go back to sleep again. When Kuroko reached and opened the doors to his room, he noticed that Akashi was still sleeping with no care in the world.
Of course Akashi was just relaxing and taking it easy. He must've been tired after last night, being with Momoi and all! Kuroko felt sick just thinking about it. He grumbled and got into the bed, wanting to fall asleep and see Tetsuya again.
Kuroko had a hard time falling asleep but when he finally did, he found himself in the void of darkness once again. He tried to move but his feet were sinking into the black ground. What's more, unlike the last dream, Kuroko has sunk up to his knees!
He began panicking but then a figure emerged from the darkness. "Did you miss me that much that you would fall asleep again just to see me?" Tetsuya smiled, walking towards Kuroko before kneeling down to his level.
Kuroko felt so relieved to see Tetsuya. The other would definitely help him. "Is there anyway you can get me out of this?"
Tetsuya's smile widened, both of his hands reaching out to stroke Kuroko's cheeks. "Why fight it? Surrender. There is no point in fighting right now." He leaned in closer, cupping Kuroko's face and touching his forehead with his own, "Don't worry Kuroko. I will fix everything for you so sleep."
"B-but what's going to happen to me if I sink? Won't I suffocate or something?" Kuroko asked worriedly. He was scared, even if all of this was just happening in his sleep.
"No you won't. Once you sink in you'll be free of all worries and troubles." Tetsuya's hands moved to stroke Kuroko's hair, "You trust me right?"
"But.." Kuroko was still reluctant but Tetsuya was the only one he could trust. "Yes.. even Kagami-kun betrayed me.."
And when Kuroko said it, his sinking accelerated, sinking now up to his hips. Tetsuya didn't let go, trying to distract Kuroko from the fact that he had sunk in deeper. "Yes, you can only trust me. Now don't worry okay? Just close your eyes. Everything will be alright. I promise."
Kuroko still hesitated. He didn't want to sink more and risk getting killed or something! But what did he have to lose? It was Tetsuya anyway, the only person he could trust. "Okay.. Okay. I trust you."
Tetsuya smiled historically, but it's not like Kuroko could see because they were hugging. Tetsuya stroked Kuroko's hair a bit more, "Good. I will set everything right." Kuroko suddenly felt pain in his body but not for long because he woke up again, panting and sitting up.
What was that pain? You weren't supposed to feel pain in your sleep, right? He was tempted to ask Akashi but why should he? It was probably nothing. Was Akashi even up? How long has he been sleeping for?
When Kuroko looked over to Akashi's side, he saw the other was slowly waking up. Maybe Kuroko woke him up with his sudden movements?
Akashi slowly stretched, moving to look at Kuroko. "Good morning."
"Yeah.. morning." Kuroko responded, laying back down with a tired sigh. "I'm hungry." He suddenly said. He didn't get dinner last night since he slept through it.
"I'll order another room service. What would you like?" Akashi reached for the phone beside him.
"I don't care." Kuroko said. "Just get two of whatever you want."
Akashi took the phone but then paused, looking at Kuroko with concern. Akashi didn't know what was bothering the bluenette but knew that he is getting worse. Should he say something? Should he ask him about it? But then again, Kuroko seemed very strange when he arrived to the room yesterday.
Akashi debated on whether to ask Kuroko or not, but in the end decided not to. He told Kuroko before that he would listen if something was bothering him. Those words are valid even now. "Alright. Two scrambled eggs then." Akashi dialed the service and made the order.
Kuroko huffed and turned over, sighing to himself. He was still tired, probably from oversleep. He rubbed at his eyes as he listened to Akashi order food. At least Akashi was kind enough to get food for both of them and not just himself.
The redhead hung up the phone, "They'll be here in five minutes." He said before laying back down to face Kuroko while the other turned his back towards him.
Kuroko felt Akashi staring at him so he turned back over to look at him. He was tempted to ask why he was staring but got a better idea instead. "Hey Akashi, you said Seijuuro came to you when you were having stressful times right? How did he introduce himself and stuff?"
Akashi was confused by the sudden question, another surprise right after the other. He thought of an answer before speaking up, "He introduced himself as my other self and promised to save me from my struggles. He told me he would take care of everything... which he did."
Kuroko felt a little happier now that Akashi told him that. So Tetsuya really would help him! Not that he doubted Tetsuya. "Okay. That's all I was curious about."
But Akashi wasn't sure about that. Was that really all Kuroko was curious about? The bluenette reminds him all too well of himself during middle school... so familiar that it frightened him. "Why do you ask? Is there something troubling you?"
"No. Not really." Not anything Akashi could fix. Not unless he stayed away from Momoi and gave him Seijuuro back.
"I'm sorry Kuroko but I don't believe you. There is something you don't want to tell me about." Akashi reached out for Kuroko's hand.
Kuroko pulled his hand away with a frown. "You are in no place to say that. You're the one who keeps going out and not telling me what's going on yet I believe you when you say it's "nothing"." Kuroko didn't believe Akashi whenever he said that but it's not like he questions him 24/7.
Akashi lowered his head, Kuroko was right... "I'm sorry but I just can't tell you. Not right now at least, but I will when we reach Hawaii." If he told the bluenette now then it would be no surprise at all. But on the other hand, what Akashi is hiding is nothing compared to what Kuroko is keeping to himself, "I told you before, how you remind me of myself back in middle school and it frightens me. Kuroko could it be that you are experiencing the same thing as I did?"
"I don't know what you mean by "experiencing the same thing as you". What exactly do you mean?" Kuroko knew what he meant but he felt like he shouldn't tell Akashi.
Akashi sat up, "You're creating a second personality inside yourself, and it's that very personality that is trying to take over. Fight it Kuroko, don't believe in what he says." Akashi reached out again to take Kuroko's hand, squeezing it in his, "Fight him."
"And why should I believe you?" Kuroko nearly growled out. "You're still here, right? Besides, how can I know that I can trust you? Especially when you keep going out and not telling me where you went."
"You're right. You can't trust me but I'm begging you to. Please don't do this Kuroko. If you listen to what the other you says then you'll be lost forever and disappear." Akashi kept his calm, tightening his hold on Kuroko's hand with each sentence.
"But you're still here!" Kuroko knew this had to be a lie. Akashi didn't want him to get help because it would really help him. Akashi said so himself! He said Seijuuro made his life easier. "You're not wanting me to get help because you want to make my life harder, right? Like how you keep spending so much time with Momoi-san and everyone else!"
Akashi flinched at the remark; a saddened expression overtook his face. "Just how much time do I..." The redhead stopped mid-sentence. He didn't have the courage to say it out loud, at least now. "I'm sorry if I have been neglecting you. Truth to be told this is my first time being in a serious relationship. I've thought many times on how I should act around you but I couldn't figure it out. I should have spent the whole duration of the journey with you and now I realize it. I'm sorry."
Kuroko still felt a little angry until he really looked at Akashi's face. Just seeing that face, the same face as Seijuuro look so sad, he couldn't handle it. "No.. I'm sorry. I'm just.. tired. I'm sorry Akashi."
Akashi's eyes widened. Kuroko apologized? "No, you have nothing to apologize for. It's all my fault, because of me you've come to the point of almost disappearing. I'm sorry Kuroko." Akashi smiled, laying back down and moving closer to Kuroko.
Kuroko was about to accept the gesture when suddenly he heard a voice, "Don't listen to him..." The voice was faint but Kuroko could still hear it. "He's your enemy. He's the one who took Seijuro away... Don't trust him."
Kuroko's eyes widened. Was he going crazy? Since he was the only one who reacted, he could tell that it was in his head. "Tetsuya..?" Kuroko murmured under his breath, barely audible. If it was Tetsuya, he had to believe him. He moved away from Akashi slightly.
"Kuroko?" Akashi was surprised when Kuroko suddenly moved away.
"Um.. when is the food coming?" Kuroko asked to change the topic.
"They should come right abou-" And here it was, Akashi was interrupted by the doorbell. He slowly stood up from the bed and went to open the doors. When he did, the voice spoke up again, "Good. Don't let him trick you with his words. Remember, we want to bring Seijuro back and he's our enemy."
Kuroko felt so relieved to hear the voice. It just had to be Tetsuya. Who else could it be? "I understand. I'm just happy we can finally talk now." He whispered with a smile.
Kuroko wasn't sure if it was Tetsuya but he could hear a chuckle, "Me too. Now with both of us working together, we will be able to bring Seijuro back easily."
"Yes. I'll do my best." Kuroko promised just before Akashi brought in the food. "Are we eating in here or outside?"
"I don't mind so you can choose" Akashi pushed in the trolley with two plates on it.
"Let's just eat in here. Too lazy to move." Kuroko said, sitting up on the bed completely.
Akashi nodded and placed the plates on the bed. When he did, the two began eating. Akashi couldn't help but feel suspicious about Kuroko. What if his other self was already at the stage of communicating with Kuroko outside of the dream? Akashi doesn't even know what stage he is in. However, judging by looks, the other still couldn't take over his body. Still, Akashi knows its only a matter of time if he doesn't do something to stop this.
After that Akashi had made the decision to do whatever he could to prevent this second personality in Kuroko from taking over. He may not know any other way to defeat the personality other than convincing Kuroko to fight it, but it was their only shot.
For the next week, it was becoming hell for Kuroko. Kise wasn't getting any better, Kagami never talks to him anymore and Akashi is always bugging him. Sure he wasn't with Momoi a lot anymore but it still annoyed Kuroko to have Akashi all over his back. Akashi kept trying to convince him to disbelieve in Tetsuya, but Kuroko wasn't having it.
His only peaceful time was when he was alone. Or as alone as he could get since Tetsuya was with him. Only when he was alone with Tetsuya, both in dream and reality, was when he was happy. But when the end of the week came, not even Tetsuya could cheer Kuroko up. Tomorrow was the deadline with Hanimaya and no progress was made with Momoi. Now his secret would be out which would probably displease Tetsuya. Kuroko didn't want to make Tetsuya upset.
"The deadline is tomorrow. Do you have something planned." Tetsuya's voice echoed inside Kuroko's mind as he sat in the bar he had asked Hanamiya to extend his deadline in.
"Maybe ask Hanimaya just for a little more time. Until the end of the cruise." The cruise would be ending quite soon. If he could just convince Hanimaya, he might have another shot at this.
Tetsuya didn't reply for a while, confusing Kuroko. "Tetsuya?" Kuroko called out to the other but there was still no reply. Then finally it came, "We can't do that. Our secrets will be revealed."
"What do you mean? If the deadline is extended and I succeed, then he won't tell our secrets." Kuroko frowned in confusion.
"You won't succeed." Tetsuya's voice shot through him like a bullet. "I've waited long enough. Now is the time." Tetsuya's sharp voice ran through him before it made Kuroko's head fall down on the table, fainting.
When Kuroko opened his eyes again, he found himself in the all too well known dark abyss. However, it was unlike any of the dreams he had before. No... This time only his head remained as the rest of his body was sinked into the ground.
Kuroko panicked but soon he felt a hand land on his head. Kuroko looked up to see a smirking Tetsuya hovering above him, "Your time is up Kuroko. You couldn't keep your promise."
"B-But wait, we're here to extend the deadline! If we extend it, there'll still be time left.." Kuroko actually felt scared. What was going to happen to him? "..What's going to happen now?"
"My poor Kuroko~" Tetsuya placed his hand on Kuroko's cheek, stroking it gently. "You cannot extend a deadline that was already extended and you know this. We both know that Hanamiya won't accept it and the moment we talk to him, our secrets will be revealed." Tetsuya moved his hand so that it rested on top of Kuroko's head again. "You know what has to be done. In order for 'Kuroko Tetsuya' to get what he wants, I will need to take over in your stead."
"What would become of me then?" Would he be just like Akashi? Spending so many years trapped away from using his own body... "No, you don't mean.. Tetsuya, you can't!"
"Oh yes~ This is exactly what Akashi had warned you about." Tetsuya started pushing Kuroko deeper into the ground. "You were foolish to not think of the consequences. But now my goal has finally been fulfilled and its all thanks to you Kuroko. Now, I will be the same as Seijuro! Isn't that fitting? You two weren't meant to be from the start! It was always supposed to Seijuro and me. Not you." Tetsuya managed to push Kuroko in deeper, all the way up to his mouth, disabling him from talking.
"But I still feel the need to thank you." Tetsuya stopped pushing and folded his arms. "I know, I will let you witness Seijuro and I living happy lives. You get to see us in our new house, living happily ever after. Isn't that what you always wanted?"
Kuroko tried shaking his head but he wasn't even allowed to do that. He looked up at Tetsuya with plead. He should have listened to Akashi! All along he was trying to help and Tetsuya was actually the traitor. Just how many times was he going to be tricked and betrayed?
"I knew you would agree." Tetsuya smiled, placing his hand back on Kuroko's head, horrifying the bluenette. "Don't worry. I will take good care of our body. Sweet dreams." And the last thing Kuroko saw was Tetsuya's wicked smile before he fell into black sea. His body felt heavy and he had the feeling he was falling down deeper into a mud like black water. The water around him was slowly eating him up, swallowing him deeper inside itself. Kuroko wanted to resist, to swim back upwards but he found no strength in him to do so. Not only did he have no strength but he also felt sleepy as well.
Just when Kuroko was about to close his eyes and surrender to sleep, light suddenly appeared before him. The light was emitting from a screen that seemed to show what Kuroko's eyes saw. No... what Tetsuya saw now since he took over his body. Kuroko watched his body move, but none of the movements were his own. How frustrating... being in your own body but only being able to watch and do nothing else. So frustrating... "Akashi-kun..."
Then Kuroko had realized that this is exactly the same situation Akashi was in. This horrifying darkness frightened him to no end and yet Akashi was able to withstand it for years. Then when he had finally managed to get out of the darkness, Kuroko blamed him for ever coming out. For ruining his happiness in return for Akashi's freedom. How arrogant he was... A few tears escaped Kuroko's eyes as he did the only thing he could, watch his body move without his instructions.
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KurokoTetsuya101: Hello everyone :) The story is slowly closing to the end so I really hope you enjoyed this week's chapter. We still have idk... maybe 3 chapters left? Yeah, about 3. Hmmm... what else to say... Ah! I always forget to mention the poll on our profile page so please vote on there and help us decide what story to write next. We're already working on a new project but we would like to write a one shot before another massive fanfic like 'Love Behind The Glasses'. I hope you had a wonderful new year's eve :) See you next week!
The Lucky Bell: Silly KT! I've been reminding every one about the poll! D: Um yes, I hope everyone had a good new year's eve! And I hope you all enjoy the rest of the story! It's upsetting it's ending already, right? :c Uh, yes, we are already working on something! So if a new story comes out and it's not a topic from the poll, don't worry! We will still do the story you guys want, it's just that we already started another story for you guys, just in case :D
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