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.
Now that they were looking for Momoi, Akashi had realized that it would be easier to call her and so he did. While Akashi was speaking to Momoi on the phone, Kuroko's own phone began to ring, startling the sulking bluenette. However when he saw the caller ID, he was more then surprised to see that it was Kise!
"It's Kise-kun." Kuroko informed Akashi and stepped away to answer the phone. "Kise-kun? Are you okay? Did something happen?"
"Kurokocchi! Great news! I'm feeling much better! Let's meet up! I want to make it up to you for not being able to come all this time-ssu!" Kuroko literally had to move the phone away from his ear because the blond was so loud, but also excited which made Kuroko smile a bit.
"That's great to hear." Kuroko said. "Meet up.." He felt like everyone should know about what he's done. Even if everyone can't come with them to Momoi's room, Kise could surely pass on the news. He was afraid of what everyone's reactions would be, but he couldn't just forget about it. "Well, Seijuuro and I are going to Momoi-san's place. If you want, you can come with us?"
"Eh? Really? I'm coming! I'm coming! Which room?" Since Kise didn't see Momoi yet, he had no idea what her room number is.
Luckily Kuroko knew the room number and told Kise the room. "Are you sure you don't feel any more sickness? I don't want you to walk around and end up getting nauseous.."
"No! No! It's okay Kurokocchi don't worry! I was just sick because of the storm! Now I'm feeling much better! I'm full of energy-ssu!" Kise assured. It was really because of the storm that he fell sea sick. When he first stepped foot on the cruise he was perfectly fine. It's all because of that sudden storm.
The storm was a week ago though.. It was a pretty bad storm so Kuroko couldn't blame him. "I understand. Well we're heading there now so just get ready and come over." Before the other could start ranting excitedly, Kuroko hung up. "Speaking of sea sickness.. Seijuuro, you're not feeling any sickness?"
But just when Kuroko had turned around he deadpanned when he saw Akashi leaning against the wall, supporting himself. "O-Of course... not... w-why do you ask?" The other put his hand on his mouth, trying to stop himself from throwing up.
"Alright then. Don't fall too far behind." Kuroko smirked a little. His seasickness didn't look as bad as before but it appears that he still had it.
Akashi watched Kuroko triumphantly and mockingly walk in front of him. He was hoping his sweet angel would offer to help but no... Well its not like he will admit defeat either. Akashi took slow steps forward, lagging behind the bluenette who walked in front of him. This is a challenge and Akashi will accept it.
Finally when Kuroko reached Momoi's room, he looked up to see if its the right room number. When he confirmed it, he looked behind to see Akashi all the way at the end of the hallway behind him, leaning on the wall and taking slow steps forward.
Kuroko walked back to Akashi with a smile. "Want some help?" He asked. Without waiting for an answer, he got beside Akashi and helped him walk to the room.
"I-I have... everything... under... control... ugh..." Akashi immediately put his hand back on his mouth. If he didn't admit seasickness then that means that he didn't lose right? That's most likely the case, Akashi concluded to assure himself.
"Sure you do." Kuroko said as he stood in front of Momoi's door. He was about to knock when he saw someone coming. It was Kise! He looked as healthy as ever! "Kise-kun." He greeted as he knocked on the door.
"Its good to be back out~ Did I miss much?" Kise asked and Kuroko hesitated. "Nah." Kise would find out soon enough what nearly happened.
When the doors opened, they revealed Momoi in her yellow summer dress. "Tetsu-kun! Akashi-kun!" Momoi happily said with a smile when she saw her two friends. But then she noticed that there was a third person. She looked up to see... "K-K-Ki-chan! Is that you!?" Momoi gasped, she couldn't believe this was the Kise she knew from middle school! He changed so much! He became much more... handsome…
"Who else would it be?" Kise smiled. "By the way, sorry I couldn't come out much and had to cancel our other meet up. You forgive me right?" Kise never heard Momoi herself say that it was alright. He only got the message from Kuroko.
"O-Of course! I don't mind at all! As long as Ki-chan is okay." She put her hands behind her, playing with the end of her dress. Why was she getting so nervous over seeing Kise? What's more she's becoming self-conscious around him!
"Alright! Thanks~" Kise smiled before noticing Momoi looked a little nervous. "Is everything okay? Are you feeling sea sick now?"
Kuroko noticed the concern from Kise and watched with awe. Could they perhaps hook up all without Kuroko's help? He glanced at Akashi, wondering if he noticed the scene in front of them.
Akashi had no choice to notice the scene since they were standing right before them. Now that Momoi and Kise met, they have a lot of things to catch up on. However they didn't come here for that... "May we come in?" Akashi politely asked, making Momoi nod quickly.
"O-Of course! C-Come in!" She moved aside to let everyone enter her room.
"Sorry to interrupt the reunion but.. Akashi said you had a surprise?" Kuroko asked, looking at Momoi after he sat Akashi down on a chair.
"Eh?" Momoi stood in place, confused by how Kuroko knew about the surprise. He shouldn't know until the day of the wedding. That was the plan, so why did he know about it? Momoi looked over at Akashi for some sort of an answer and she saw it right away. One of Akashi's eyes was golden which meant that the other Akashi had disappeared. "I see... So that's how it is."
Momoi's expression changed to that of a saddened one. She looked up at Kuroko, "Did Akashi-kun say that I should give it to you now?"
"Yeah. He wanted us to come here after he.. went away and to have you show me the surprise." Kuroko was hesitant about the surprise but Akashi did say it was like an apology or gift of acceptance.
Momoi didn't say anything for a while before finally nodding. She walked over to her closet, searching through her clothes. When she finally found what she was looking for, she took it out and showed it to Kuroko. "This is it. This was suppose to be his gift for you on your wedding day." Momoi smiled, showing Kuroko a beautiful white suit that was neatly folded.
Kuroko stared at the suit with amazement. It was amazing! Akashi definitely took his time choosing which suit would fit Kuroko best. Just seeing the gift made him feel worse. All this time he thought Akashi was cheating but instead, he was just looking for a wedding gift for him... "It's perfect…"
"I'm glad you like it. Akashi-kun choose it with great care." Momoi smiled, letting Kuroko examine the beautiful suit further. While he did, Akashi frowned, "I'm still here. Don't talk about me as if I've died."
"Sorry Akashi-kun!" Momoi brought her hands together, bowing slightly to apologize. "Does that mean that the other Akashi-kun didn't disappear?" She curiously asked. She had no idea what happened or how DID works.
Akashi folded his hands before replying, "He didn't. You're looking at him. We've merged into one so we've become one person. I have all of the memories of us looking for the suit and me choosing which one to buy. It's all in here." Akashi pointed to his head confidently.
Momoi was a bit confused but she thinks she understands. Akashi didn't disappear so there was no need to sorrow. Everybody is safe and sound and nothing could make her happier than that. Even Kuroko seems more cheered up than he was these past couple of days. Could it be due to Akashi's return?
Kuroko set down the suit and hesitantly glanced at Momoi. Should he tell her himself before they even have a chance at Hanimaya telling his secret? "Momoi-san.. I have something to tell you. I understand if you hate me afterwards but I just have to tell you now."
"What is it Tetsu-kun?" When she noticed Kuroko's expression change to a serious one, she walked over and sat down next to the bluenette. What could be so bad that she would hate him?
Kuroko took a deep breath to relax. "I.. I met your ex. It was an accident and I didn't know it was him at first. He was drunk and I wanted to help him to his room. Then things happened and I figured out he was your ex. I-I thought you were taking Seijuuro away so.. I made a deal with him to somehow get you to return to him. My plans all failed and today is the deadline.."
"W-What! You met Makoto?" Momoi couldn't suppress the shock in her voice. How did that happen? Kuroko tried to get them back together? Even though he was the one who saved her from jumping off of the ship and comforting her that she will find someone better?
Momoi felt betrayed, she couldn't hold in her feelings when her hand moved on its own and she had slapped Kuroko's cheek. "Even though I trusted Tetsu-kun... You..." Momoi sobbed, she couldn't control her feelings of sadness. Even though she loves Kuroko as a friend, she still had to let her frustrations out.
The slap did hurt but it couldn't have hurt as much as what Momoi is feeling. "I'm sorry Momoi-san. I don't know why. I was just so scared that I was going to lose Seijuuro. I'm so sorry." Kuroko kept apologizing. He knows how it feels to be betrayed and he knows Momoi must hate him now.
Momoi sobbed, wiping some tears that began to fall down her cheeks. She felt angry yet why is it that she couldn't find it in her to hate Kuroko? The bluenette saved her life and became one of her best friends... but still he betrayed her and worked together with Hanamiya to make her suffer in his hands again. Yet despite all of this she couldn't hate Kuroko.
Momoi leaned on Kuroko, leaning against his chest and squeezing his shirt in her palms. "Tetsu-kun baka! Why couldn't you trust me? You saved my life! I'm forever grateful to you and yet you tried to trick me into going back to Makoto." She sobbed, "You did that but why is it that I can't be mad at you? I try but I can't."
She looked up at Kuroko's face, "Maybe because I know just what kind of a person Makoto is. He probably told you so many horrible things about me. He has a talent for manipulating people so I understand how you would believe him but still! You should have trusted me…"
"I'm still truly sorry. I wasn't thinking right these past few weeks and.. I messed up so badly." Kuroko frowned, holding Momoi tightly. "I ruined your trust in me. I know saying sorry won't matter, no matter how many times I say it, but I'll always be sorry. Please, is there any way I can make it up to you?"
Momoi pouted, being mad for not being able to be mad, "Don't talk to Makoto again! Don't go near him! He's a bad person! Ah also you're treating me to a fancy restaurant every day! I'll make you my servant for the week! Give me massages every day! Ah! Also do my nails!" With every demand, Momoi lightly punched Kuroko's chest. While she did, Akashi and Kise deadpanned, She's getting out of control. They both thought at the same time.
"Okay. I'll do all of those things." Kuroko promised, gently taking Momoi's hands into his own so she couldn't keep hitting him. "I can get a day off on my wedding day though, right?" He asked with a small smile.
"O-Of course! if you're not there at the wedding then mine and Akashi-kun's efforts of looking for a suit would be ruined!" Momoi sobbed, "I'll get a first row seat right?" She asked with pleading eyes.
"Hmm.. Is it possible to have a best bridesmaid at a gay wedding?" Kuroko asked, looking over at Akashi. Of course he'd have Kagami as his best man but maybe Akashi was still looking for a best man (or best bridesmaid if Momoi was chosen). "That would be better than front row seats."
"I don't see why not. It's just like any other wedding although its a bit special." When Akashi noticed the look in Kuroko's eyes, he immediately understood the message. "I'm sure Shintarou would give up his position as a best man to you." Akashi said and Momoi smiled.
"Really!? Thank you! A-Ah but if you're okay with it…"
"As long as everyone's fine with it, I don't see why you can't." Kuroko said before sighing. "I still have to ask Kagami-kun if he wants to be my best man.. but I still have to apologize to him too. I need to find him."
"Kagami-kun? I saw him laying down next to the pool on the bed one day, but it was strange because he had his clothes on. He seems really down lately. Could it be that Tetsu-kun and Kagami-kun had a fight?" Kagami's behavior implied only a fight with Kuroko. The giant redhead is usually cheerful and full of energy but right now he looks lifeless. He didn't even run away from Aomine and let the other catch him without any struggles! He let Aomine be with him but the entire time it looked like Kagami's mind was somewhere else completely.
Only a fight with Kuroko could explain it. What else could get to Kagami that much?
"A fight between Kurokocchi and Kagamicchi?" Just how much has Kise missed this cruise?! "Kurokocchi should go and sort it out now if that's the case!"
"I know I know. I want to go apologize but where could he be?" Should Kuroko call him? But what if Kagami doesn't answer? "Maybe he'll be out getting breakfast now?"
"He's been living off of chips and water for the past week. I don't think he would eat breakfast." When Akashi met Aomine at the hallway sometime last week, the tanned male told him that Kagami was doing really bad. He refused to eat proper foods or go outside. It was only thanks to Aomine's efforts of convincing that he had set foot outside.
Maybe he should call Aomine? "I'll call Daiki. He should know where Kagami is." Akashi took out his phone and dialled the number, while he did, the rest were worried.
"Dai-chan really took it upon himself to take care of him." Whenever Momoi called Aomine, he would always say that he's busy.
"Unlike me." Kuroko frowned. Ever since the start of the cruise, he's kind of been neglecting Kagami. Every time Kagami tried hiding, he'd usually give him away. Should he have just let Kagami hide? But he didn't want the other to keep running.. He wanted him to face the thing he was afraid of.
"Don't worry Tetsu-kun. There's more going on than you think~" Momoi teasingly smiled, "Since you and Ki-chan were out of it these past few days you wouldn't know but there is a rumor that Kagami-kun and Dai-chan did... that~" Momoi blushed slightly, waiting for Kuroko's reaction.
"Well.. At least he finally faced Aomine-kun." Kuroko smiled a little and wondered who had topped. "Who knows, if things turn out well, maybe they're the next ones to get married."
"It is very likely." Momoi smiled. With her analytical skills she could say with certainty that it would happen. While the three were surprised by the news, Akashi finished his phone call. "Kagami is outside on the top deck." He looked at Kuroko, "Should we go with you?" He knew Kuroko would want to speak to him alone but he still had to ask.
"Maybe we can go there but then split up at the coffee shop? We didn't have breakfast yet." Momoi suggested. While Kuroko would talk to Kagami, the three of them would be waiting for them nearby.
"Um.. I don't mind that plan." Kuroko nodded. "And when I'm done talking to Kagami-kun, I'll convince him to come eat breakfast with us?"
"Sounds good~ I can't wait to let everyone know I'm okay!" Kise smiled.
"Then we have a plan. We should get going before Kagami decides to leave." If he leaves then it would be harder to find him. With that in mind, Akashi opened the doors for everyone as they all went to the upper deck.
When they arrived, they were looking around and luckily Akashi had spotted him in the distance. "There Tetsuya, by the railings." Akashi pointed to an isolated part of the area where Kagami was standing beside the railing, looking into the deep blue sea. He seemed in deep thought.
"We'll be waiting so take your time." Akashi assured as he, Momoi and Kise left, leaving Kuroko alone.
Kuroko quietly approached Kagami and took a moment to think of what to say. He still didn't know what to say so he decided to just wing it. "Kagami-kun.." He greeted as he approached the redhead. "Mind if I join you?"
Kagami was startled, more so when he heard the all too familiar voice of his best friend. He turned around to see Kuroko but didn't do anything else and turned back to look at the sea.
Kuroko stood beside Kagami and nervously tapped the railing as he thought of what to say. "Kagami-kun.. I'm going to be forward with you. I'm really sorry I yelled at you that one day. I didn't mean to but.. I was just so stressed and I took it out on you. I'm so sorry."
Kagami looked over at Kuroko for a few minutes before sighing. The silence resumed, making Kuroko uncomfortable. However, finally after a while, Kagami spoke up, "You know I've been thinking about that you've said and you're right. Maybe I really was a coward." Kagami looked back at the crashing waves against the metal of the cruise ship. "It really must have been annoying to always see me running around. Sorry."
"But I still need to apologize. I shouldn't have said it like I did. It was rude of me, especially since I'm your best friend." Kuroko said. "Do you.. forgive me?"
"No." Kagami immediately shot back with a gloomy aura around him. "Listen to me first."
"But I n-"
"Wait I-"
"Le-"
"Wait, wait. Let me speak first okay!" Kagami said, stopping the both of them from talking one over another. The atmosphere was really awkward and both of them had a lot on their minds. So much that they didn't know what to say first.
"..Then go ahead." Kuroko said, turning his whole body to face Kagami. "You speak first."
Kagami did the same and turned around so that he faced the bluenette head on. He still had his right hand on the railing, tightening his hold on it before speaking up, "As I said before, it must have been annoying having to see me running all the time. I didn't realise it but I was probably annoying everyone and I'm sorry for that. But... now that you've told me, I did something about it. I let Aomine catch me and do whatever he wanted to do. It wasn't so bad as I thought it would be so I made a choice."
Kagami took a deep breath, "I decided to date Aomine." As he said it he blushed, "S-So you won't see me running around anymore. That's the decision I came to."
"But.. are you happy with Aomine-kun? I don't want you to force yourself into a relationship that might not work." Kuroko frowned. "Did you want to do this? Not because you think it's annoying everyone. Did you do this because you wanted to?"
"Of course! After... you know... our fight I really thought about Aomine and everything... And he's actually not that bad..." Kagami blushed again. "I'm doing this because I want to. I decided to do this not because of everyone else but because of myself." And its true. When Kagami was down these past couple of days, it was only Aomine who cared enough to comfort him and care about him. During that time, Kagami realised something important…
"As long as you're doing it for yourself." Kuroko smiled then sighed. "Again, I'm sorry for arguing and fighting with you. I've been messing up ever since the cruise started.. and I need to tell you what I did. I want everyone to know." He looked away.
Kagami noticed Kuroko's changed expression. He could tell something was wrong with Kuroko for a while now but didn't really know how to ask. "Something must have really pushed you to an extend of doing what you did. The Kuroko I know would never lose his cool over anything, so it really must have been something big." Kagami looked at Kuroko head on, "Tell me everything."
Kuroko looked back at Kagami and slowly nodded. Just like before, he told Kagami everything. He didn't hold back, not wanting to leave any details out. He told Kagami everything he told Momoi and everyone else.
Kagami didn't say anything for a while, too shocked to say anything. Never, even in his wildest dreams did he thought that Kuroko would do what he did. Does love do this to people? Does it change them so much to no recognition? "You really love Akashi too much." He muttered but so quietly that Kuroko couldn't hear it properly. "You really changed. I never thought you would do something like this. Well at least it explains what you told me before. That Akashi 'cheated' on you."
"I was such an idiot though. I could have ruined Momoi-san's life and I could have lost Seijuuro's love.. I almost lost my best friend. I messed up so bad." Kuroko leaned his head against the railing, wishing he could just do these two weeks over again.
"But you didn't. Geez~ You should have trusted your friends and lover a bit more. Akashi is all over the heels for you! Even if his second personality had taken over completely, I doubt Akashi would let it happen without a fight. Plus, the two of us have been friends since we were five! You really think a little fight like that would break that?" Kagami was disappointed that Kuroko didn't trust them more, especially him. They are practically brothers!
"But.. I thought you'd hate me for calling you a coward and doing that to Momoi-san.." He rubbed the spot that Momoi hit when her emotions got out of hand. "I didn't trust anyone. I thought everyone was my enemy.. I ruined the cruise."
"I won't say that you didn't because you did." Kagami won't lie, especially not to Kuroko. "But even though you did all of those things I can't hate you. But that doesn't mean I'll forgive you so easily. You have to make it up to me. How about... you treat me to Maji Burger for 2 years?" Kagami smirked triumphantly,
"I'm going to have to pay for my own life you know!" Kuroko frowned but was now looking at Kagami. "Not two years. Especially if Seijuuro and I have kids by then."
"Ehhhhh! Aren't you forgetting that Akashi is rich? Two years of Maji Burger is nothing! Besides~ A good uncle I am, I will bring the kids with me. I'll teach them basketball and all sorts of things!" Kagami imagined all the things he could do with the little guys and it made him happy. But then he had remembered when Kuroko told him that he wouldn't let him play with his children…
"Like how to spend lots of money on mountains of burgers?" Kuroko teased. "Fine. I guess two years is fine.. Just not every day."
Kagami quietly nodded before asking, "You'll let me play with them right?" He couldn't shake off Kuroko's words from before. Even though he knew Kuroko was angry and frustrated, that one statement really struck him. Much more than he thought.
"The kids? Yeah of course.." Kuroko tilted his head. "You can always play with them. Unless they don't want to play with you of course."
"Really!? Sweet!" Kagami happily cheered, even slightly jumping from happiness. He will for sure be a great uncle. "You won't regret it. I'll take good care of them!"
"That's good." Kuroko smiled slightly. "Come on, let's go get breakfast. The others are waiting for us."
"Breakfast?" His stomach grumbled loudly, making some people walking by look at them. "I-I could use that." Kagami smiled and went with Kuroko to where the others are. They've finally made up after more than a week of not talking to one another and it felt great! Seriously, the whole fight has taken a tool on the giant redhead and he needed to sort things out with Kuroko as soon as possible. Now that they did, he felt a giant heavy stone lift from his shoulders.
As the two approached, they spotted Akashi's and the other's table, walking up to them. When the group noticed the two best friends made up, they smiled. "Tetsu-kun! Took you long enough!"
"Yo Tetsu! Long time no see." Aomine who had joined the group greeted with a smile, glancing over to Kagami to see that everything's alright. Kagami noticed this and rolled his eyes.
"I'm okay idiot! Stop worrying too much!" Kagami said as he sat down next to the tanned male.
"Ehh~ Sorry, can't help but worry about my lover~"
"S-Shut up." Kagami blushed and Aomine smirked. Meanwhile, Kuroko sat down next to Akashi. "Everything alright?" The redhead curiously asked before taking a sip of his juice.
"Yeah, everything's fine. He forgave me which is good." Kuroko smiled with relief. "So, what can we have for breakfast here?"
Akashi took the menu that was on the table and handed it over to Kuroko, "Anything you want." Kuroko took the menu as Aomine and Kagami were teasing each other and Momoi and Kise talking. "Ehhh! Ki-chan so you're aiming to be a professional model? That's amazing!"
"Oh, it's nothing really." Kise smiled as he looked at his menu. He had no idea why his cheeks felt a bit warm and his heart was beating fast. He's never been embarrassed with speaking about his modeling before…
"Could I go with you one day to your photo shoot? I would love to see how modeling works." Momoi never felt so excited about modeling as she does now. She didn't know why but her heartbeat fastened and she couldn't avert her eyes from the blonde. "Ah! Maybe we can go shopping as well before we get off the cruise? Maybe Ki-chan can help me choose some nice dresses?"
"Of course! I'll pick out some nice dresses with you! I'll even make sure you got the dresses that are in style~" Kise smiled, happy that they'd spend time together.
While the two were too busy talking about modeling and clothing, Kuroko was just watching with a sad smile. Momoi and Kise could work out.. and he would have ruined that relationship if it ever bloomed. He looked down at his menu, feeling guilty all over again.
However, Kuroko was suddenly startled when Momoi called out to him, "Tetsu-kun!" Kuroko looked up, "Can you come shopping with us? You need to carry my bags! Remember the deal?" Momoi smiled, but behind that smile was a demon! Not literally of course.
"Oh... yeah, of course. I'll come too." Kuroko nodded then focused on the menu. He'd probably just get the same as Akashi. It's not like Akashi won't force him to eat more any way.
"Number 12. That's what I'm having." Akashi pointed to the said number on the menu Kuroko was holding, making the bluenette look up at him. Then he leaned closer so that Momoi and the rest couldn't hear him, "Don't feel guilty. You didn't do anything to Satsuki. The most important thing is that we're all here together, all made up and happy."
Kuroko didn't speak at first, slightly amazed that Akashi could tell what he's thinking. "Okay. I guess you're right. I'll stop pitying myself." He smiled slightly.
"That's more like it. Sulking Tetsuya isn't sexy at all~" Akashi mused as he moved away from Kuroko and sat back down on his seat.
Kuroko pouted and looked away. "It's not like I'm trying to seduce you in public anyway." He glanced at Akashi, refusing to blush.
"Ohh~ Strange because I thought Tetsuya tries to seduce me most of the time~ Guess I was wrong then. But even without intending to do it, you do so its your fault." Akashi raised up his cup to take a sip, opening one of his eyes to glance at the bluenette.
"I-It's not my fault. Seijuuro is just too easy to seduce." Kuroko huffed with another pout.
"Tetsuya seduces me to no end~ Like nobody else can~" Akashi teased before the waitress came and Akashi ordered for Kuroko the same thing he had. When she left he continued, "Should I feed you? I didn't for a while~"
Normally Kuroko would dislike Akashi feeding him but.. "Okay. Only because it's been a while." He smiled softly.
"Even in public? I'm honoured~" Well Akashi wasn't going to deny it but he missed feeding the bluenette as well. After all, it's one of their trademarks - something they are known for.
So when the food arrived, Akashi didn't hesitate to take Kuroko's fork and spoon to start feeding the other, when the others noticed they deadpanned.
"Seriously? At least don't do it in public!" Kagami couldn't help but blush every single time while Aomine was already used to it.
"Kagami, feed me too."
"Hell no!"
"Try it Kagami-kun. You'll feel good after doing a kind act~" Kuroko teamed softly. It was nice to be able to do these things again, like everything was normal like it used to be.
"Kind act? I'm not his slave!" Kagami protested while Aomine put his hand on his shoulder to make him turn around while his other hand held a spoon with food on it.
"Say Ahhhh~" Aomine force fed the redhead who gulped the food down. Soon enough the two started quarrelling. Akashi giggled, "It takes time and patience. Tetsuya didn't like to be fed at first as well." He teasingly said while feeding Kuroko another spoonful of food.
"Don't make it sound like I love it or something." Kuroko pouted after swallowing the food. "But it's not as bad as you think. It's pretty sweet actually."
"Buhuaeheidh!" Kagami grumbled, not being able to talk with his mouth full of food, amusing Aomine who continued force-feeding him. Everyone giggled at poor Kagami who was being bullied by his lover. "You're hurting my feelings Tetsuya. So you don't love me or what I do for you?" Akashi teased yet again, cutting the peace of meat with the knife.
"I do love you and what you do." Kuroko assured with a smile. "Can I feed you now?"
Akashi nodded, giving Kuroko his knife and fork. Now the two were feeding each other, not caring that they earned stares from some people walking by. Momoi watched them with a blush as well before she glanced over at Kise. Could she one day maybe... "K-Ki-chan... What did you order?"
"Hmm? Just some pancakes with strawberries on top~" Kise said. "What about you?"
"J-Just a salad with cream." Momoi blushed and turned back to face the table. What was she thinking!? Trying to get Kise to feed her? or the opposite? Momoi mentally cursed at herself. How could she think that could happen when they just met again after so many years! She was getting too ahead of herself.
Since it was still morning, Akashi asked the obvious question. "Do you want to do anything today? After the shopping of course." Akashi and Kuroko could do something together after he, Momoi and Kise finish their shopping - first act of apology to Momoi.
"I'm not sure. If anyone has any ideas, they can share them." Kuroko shrugged. "If I had to suggest something.. maybe basketball again since Kise-kun and Seijuuro didn't get a chance to play."
"Basketball!? Count me in!" Aomine immediately agreed while Kagami tried to but couldn't form a word with his mouth full. Kise and Momoi nodded, Akashi agreeing as well. "It's been a while since we've all played together. Perhaps we could invite Shintarou and Atsushi as well?" Without a reply, Akashi took his phone out. He couldn't wait to play with everyone again. They've just graduated high school but it feels like an eternity.
Since Akashi was speaking, Kuroko had to feed himself until Akashi finished the call. Of course the other's accepted the basketball invitation with no hesitation, even Murasakibara. "Well it's settled. We're all going to play a game after breakfast."
"Sweet!" Aomine hugged Kagami and the two fell onto the floor. Momoi smiled, as well as Kise who couldn't wait to play. "Then let's finish eating so we can go." Akashi held up a spoonful of food and Kuroko ate it.
"But I want to go now." Kuroko pouted almost like a kid. However he had to let everyone get a chance to eat their breakfast. Everyone was excited to go either way so breakfast was over quickly. After paying for the food, they all got up to go. "Will we decide the team's when we get there?"
"Yes. We're meeting up with Shintarou and Atsushi there so it would only be fair we do it with them." Akashi said as the group began their journey towards the basketball court.
"Okay, you're right." Kuroko smiled and held Akashi's hand. The group walked and finally arrived to the gym where Midorima and Murasakibara were already waiting for them.
"Ah~ Kuro-chin~ Yahoo~" Murasakibara waved while Midorima pushed up his glasses.
"You're late." He said but the others didn't miss a golden ring on his finger, probably his lucky item.
"Sorry. We did have to finish up breakfast and all." Kuroko smiled in apology. He looked at the ring and tilted his head. "Did Takao-kun propose to you Midorima-kun?" He asked teasingly.
Midorima was confused for a minute but he followed Kuroko's gaze and noticed the ring. He immediately blushed tomato red, "D-D-Don't get any crazy ideas Kuroko! This is my lucky item!" Midorima further showed it to the bluenette to prove it to him.
"It looks legit to me~" Aomine teased.
"Definitely an original." And so did Kagami.
Midorima frowned, his blush intensifying, "It's definitely not! Look at Kuroko's ring! Compare it to this one and you'll see that it's a fake!"
Aomine and Kagami looked over at Kuroko who showed his ring before they turned back at Midorima, "Don't compare Kuroko's. His ring probably cost a grand."
"A ring is still a ring Midorima-kun~" Kuroko smiled before looking at Akashi. "By the way, how much did this ring even cost?" Knowing Akashi he must've spent more than what was needed.
Akashi smirked, "Don't worry about the details love. Even a ring worth 2 million wouldn't be worthy of you." Akashi said but the way he said it made everyone suspicious. Did the ring cost more than 2 million!?
Kagami leaned in to whisper, "Oi Kuroko. Should you really be wearing that thing like that if it cost that much?" After all, he's worried about his best friend. What if someone attacks him because of the ring? He did notice some people that were walking by look at it.
"...But I don't want to take off the ring that symbolizes my marriage.." Kuroko didn't want to get jumped either. "Seijuuro really does enjoy pampering me.."
"Of course. I want to spoil you rotten." Akashi looked over at Kuroko teasingly but the bluenette did get the feeling that even though Akashi was teasing him, his voice did contain sincerity.
"Don't spoil the kids too much if we ever get any." Kuroko pouted.
Akashi crossed his arms, "They're my kids. Of course I would spoil them."
"Our kids. And if you spoil them then I have to be the one to make sure they learn to do the right thing and to not be greedy. I'll look like the bad guy." Kuroko sighed.
"You won't it isn't-" But before Akashi could finish, Kagami interrupted.
"Ummm... Sorry to interrupt but we would like to play basketball." Kagami spoke up for everyone who watched the two lovers begin to argue. Everyone was relieved when Kagami gathered the courage and spoke up. If it has continued any further then they would surely stay here till sunset, and wouldn't get to play anything at all!
"Oh that's right.." Kuroko forgot all about the game. "Yes, let's play." But not without giving Akashi a look that said, "we'll talk later".
Akashi noticed the look and returned the favor. He sighed before facing everyone, "We need to divide into two teams. We'll do that by drawing out from the hat." He looked over and noticed that Kise was wearing one; giving him the frightening look he always gave him in high school.
"A-Akashicchi, you could just ask politely!" Why did the other always scare Kise the most? He gave up his hat quickly so Akashi didn't get upset.
"Now everyone will write their names on a piece of paper and then draw from the hat. Since we're 7, one person will have to sit out." If Takao was here then all of them could play but since he isn't, they will have to do it like this.
"Ummm..." Momoi debated whether to ask or not, "Could I play as well? Then we would have even teams."
Everyone stood silent for some few moments, pondering on what to do. Momoi was usually the referee and never played with them in a game before. She wouldn't know their moves or combos..
"No need to. I'll just sit out." Kise offered with a smile. "I only just got better. I don't want to push myself too much." While that was true, it wasn't the only reason why. Kise wanted to talk with Momoi more.
"B-But Ki-chan, you didn't play with everyone since graduation." Momoi pouted, she didn't want Kise to sit out because she knew how much everyone loves basketball, Kise being no exception.
"We will always play again whether it's at the island or on the cruise again. Don't worry Momoicchi~" Kise reassured.
Momoi looked up and noticed Kise's smiling face. He was right, no matter where they end up they will always be connected. Akashi said it and probably everyone things the same as well. Momoi smiled before nodding, "Alright but if you play another game then Ki-chan can swap with someone? This way you would get to play as well."
"Okay. I understand." Kise smiled. Kuroko smiled as well even if he wasn't a part of the decision. He was glad the two got along together well. They would be fine without his help of bringing them together. "Alright, let's play now." Kuroko said.
Akashi nodded and gave everyone a piece of paper to write their names on.
Once everyone wrote down their names, Akashi placed them inside the hat. "Alright, I'll be the leader of the red team while Aomine will be the leader of the blue team. We'll pick out the names from the hat and who we pick ends up in our team." Akashi explained and Aomine nodded, eager to draw out a specific name...
He glanced over at Kagami who groaned. Meanwhile, Akashi was the first one to draw and when he did, he smirked. "Tetsuya, you're with me."
"What a coincidence." Kuroko said although he did mentally say "rigged". He went to Akashi's side. They haven't played together on the same team in a while huh?
When Kuroko went over to Akashi, Aomine wasted no time to draw but groaned when he didn't get what he wanted. "Midorima..." Aomine said with a deadpan, annoying the greenhead. "Oi!"
It was Akashi's turn to draw again, taking his time before picking up a piece of paper. "Kagami." He said, making Kagami jump up in happiness. "We're together Kuroko!"
"That's great." He smiled. They would be unstoppable now! Kuroko was almost certain they'd win! "We are totally gonna win."
Aomine groaned, if he didn't get what he wants then that means he'll have to go all out. No mercy. Finally the two teams were decided, red team - Akashi, Kuroko and Kagami (Kuroko being the only one who doesn't have red hair, something Kagami teased him about) and the blue team - Aomine, Midorima and Murasakibara.
The red team was in the possession of the ball first, with Akashi dribbling before passing it to Kuroko. Kuroko didn't hold the ball but immediately passed it to Kagami using his misdirection. When Kagami received the ball he went for a dunk but was quickly stopped by Murasakibara who stole the ball.
Murasakibara stole the ball for his team and lazily passed it to Midorima who used his long-range shot to shoot the ball, earning his team the first 3 points of the game.
However, not on Kuroko's watch. The bluenette was already under the hoop, using his ignite pass to pass the ball to the other side of the court to Kagami who returned the favour. Both of the teams were even now but when Aomine got the ball, they were on high alert. Luckily Kuroko and Akashi had the best offence for Aomine: Kagami.
Kagami and Aomine faced off and not soon after the two entered the Zone. However, it was when Aomine had begun to coordinate with Midorima and Murasakibara that they did lose their ground. The score is 40 - 33 for team blue and the red team didn't know what to do.
The match continued but the red team couldn't find their footing. However, everyone was surprised when Aomine passed Kagami and ran over to the opposing basket only to find Akashi blocking him. Aomine was about to pass him as well but suddenly the redhead pushed the ball out of Aomine's hands using his Emperor Eye. Everyone was surprised when they noticed that Akashi had entered the Zone as well.
Akashi and Kagami broke through and scored, slowly evening out the score to 55 - 53. Now with both of them in the Zone and with Kuroko's misdirection they would be unstoppable. "Now you have two lights Kuroko. Let's kick their butts." Kagami smiled before extending his hand for a fist bump. When he did, Akashi appeared on the other side of Kuroko, extending his hand for a fist bump as well.
Kuroko smiled and fist bumped with both of them. He also gave Akashi a quick peck on the cheek too. "I'm exhausted." He panted softly. It sucked having bad stamina.
"Don't worry, it won't drag on for long." Akashi assured as both he and Kagami moved to offense while Kuroko passed them the ball. The game continued and both of the teams weren't willing to give in. However, when the time neared the end it was obvious who was going to claim the victory.
With the combination play of the red team, the blue team had little chance to win. Now that two out of three players were in the Zone, they took control of the game. And finally the game ended with the red team as the victors.
Akashi, Kuroko and Kagami fist bumped again as the blue team panted in exhaustion.
All Kuroko wanted to do was just lay down and nap, even for just a few minutes. Playing a game with every one was fun but so tiring! "I'm gonna die..." He mumbled tiredly after they all sat down to catch their breaths.
"You won't die Tetsuya, don't exaggerate." Akashi took a towel from Momoi before the pinkette offered one to Kuroko. "Here's a towel Tetsu-kun."
Kuroko smiled and took the towel. "Thank you Momoi-san." He said before looking at Akashi. "I'm definitely going to. I'm so tired."
"Ehh! So your stamina still didn't improve? It's quite amazing seeing as you practiced with us during high school all this time." Kagami couldn't believe that by this time, Kuroko's stamina didn't improve at all!
"Don't remind me." Kuroko pouted and closed his eyes. It's not like he didn't train! He just couldn't improve.
"Looks like I went too easy on you. Perhaps we should resume training like we did in high school." Akashi teased but would welcome the morning training. He couldn't deny that he did miss it.
"As entertaining as that sounds, I'll pass. Maybe every once in a while though." Kuroko wasn't sure if he could handle any more of Akashi's training from hell. He slowly sat up and sighed. "I'm so thirsty. I'm going to get some water."
"Ah sorry Tetsu-kun! I completely forgot to get it!" Momoi bowed; annoyed at herself that she forgot such an important thing.
"It's alright. I'm supposed to be doing things for you anyway right?" He smiled as he stood up. "Don't worry, I'll bring back enough water for everyone."
"Thanks Tetsu-kun." Momoi smiled as Kuroko walked away to get water for everyone.
"I'll be back." Kuroko said aloud to everyone before leaving the court. There should be a vending machine close by. He remembered seeing it when they walked there. It was thankfully cheap for just water so luckily he wouldn't be spending too much money on bottled water.
Kuroko inserted the coins and got his first water bottle. After drinking a bit from the first bottle, Kuroko put in the rest of his coins to get water for everyone. However, when he did, Kuroko couldn't hear the quiet footsteps that were behind him due to the noises the vending machine was making. When he finally heard someone approaching, it was already too late.
When Kuroko turned around to see who it was, he was greeted with the sight of a fist aiming directly towards him. It had hit him and made Kuroko fall back, a large bruise beginning to form on the place of impact. When he had opened his eyes, the man suddenly set his foot on Kuroko's hand, giving him further pain.
"Yo pipsqueak. Remember me?"
Kuroko grimaced when he realized who it was. Great. Just what he needed. A (probably furious) Hanimaya towering over him. He closed his eyes for a few seconds, trying to ignore the pain. "I don't know. Your bland face isn't ringing any bells." He grumbled, narrowing his eyes at Hanimaya.
Hanamiya put more force into his leg, making Kuroko groan out in pain. "Don't play games with me. You know very well who I am. If you don't, then I have something that will make you remember." Hanamiya hissed before he leaned down and landed another hard punch to Kuroko's face, the bluenette powerlessly laying down on the ground and cornered.
"Remember now? Or do you need more?"
"I've never felt such weak punches before. How pitiful." Kuroko refused to acknowledge Hanimaya. It was a mistake that he ever made the deal with him, and this was his punishment. He deserved this for hurting Akashi, Kagami and Momoi. "If you weren't so drunk all the time, maybe you'd have more strength to hurt me. I'm not going to feel anything with your little girl punches."
Hanamiya didn't waste time to talk and went straight to action. The raven head punched punches after punches, making Kuroko bleed on the head and on his shoulder. Along with many forming bruises and purple eye.
"I hate people like you. Not keeping your word. In the end you want me to be the 'bad guy' when it was you all along. Disgusting."
If he hadn't been aching all over, Kuroko probably would've made another smart come back. However he just looked up at Hanimaya, trying not to show he was in pain. "I wasn't able to do it in the end. I'm sorry but I couldn't hold my end of the deal. I was foolish to make the deal and I lead you on thinking I'd return Momoi-san to you. But I couldn't do it.." Not only did it seem that fate was against home (since Kise got sick and all), he also felt guilty about it all. He even felt guilty for breaking a promise, no matter how awful the promise was.
"Huh? Where did the confidence from that day go?" Hanamiya pulled Kuroko up by the shirt, "Don't give me that shit. A promise is a promise." Hanamiya raised his fist in the air, about to punch the bluenette when suddenly someone grabbed his hand, starting Hanamiya. When he turned around to see who it was, he didn't get to react due to the punch that was aimed at his face.
Hanamiya fell down on the floor from the impact as the other person stared down at him. "What do you think you're doing?" Akashi said with pure venom in his voice.
Kuroko tried sitting up, gasping silently at the pain. "S-Seijuuro, don't. Please." This was his fault and his punishment. Hanimaya wasn't the one who deserved the beating. "Don't hurt him."
"Loot at yourself Tetsuya. Do you expect me to just stand idly by?" Akashi's eyes were glued onto Hanamiya who stood up after the punch to his cheek, "Ehhh~ So you're the redhead that was with Satsuki?" Hanamiya smirked, looking back at Kuroko.
When Kuroko didn't come to their meeting, Hanamiya decided to find the bluenette himself and follow him around. He was shocked when the bluenette revealed everything he has done to Momoi, Akashi and the rest of his friends, but also at the same time he felt defeated and betrayed. If Kuroko had told everyone about their deal then what was left for him to do? He has nothing up his sleeve to use against the bluenette... but one thing...
"You know I'll tell you something, something your friend... no, lover I presume? Did behind your back." Hanamiya said with a smirk.
"I know what he did very well." Akashi said in a cold voice.
"Ohh~ But not everything. Right Kuroko~?"
"I.. don't know what you're talking about?" Kuroko wasn't sure what Hanimaya was going to say. The only thing he did behind Akashi's back was the plan with Momoi and Kise. There couldn't be anything else that Hanimaya could use against him.
"You see, I listened in when you told everyone about our deal and you failed to mention one little detail~" Hanamiya teased, rubbing the spot where Akashi had punched him. "You didn't mention who proposed the whole thing. If I remember correctly, I was completely innocent and decided to let Satsuki carry on with her life. However, when we met you told me that I should get her back. You made me believe in false hope that we could be together again." Hanamiya noticed Akashi's expression change.
"Is that true Tetsuya?" He turned around slightly so that he could look back at Kuroko.
"I.. Y-Yes but.." Kuroko didn't know what to say. Like he said before, it was a mistake when he made that deal with Hanimaya. "Seijuuro, I know I proposed it but please believe that I don't want to do it anymore. I know it was wrong and I'll take any punishment to redeem myself." It would be an excuse to say that he wasn't in the right state of mind so all he could do was apologize.
"Haha! Listen to yourself! You're so pitiful!" Hanamiya laughed while Akashi tilted his head downwards, his face hidden under his bangs. "You want punishment right? So how about I-"
"Kuroko!"
"Tetsu-kun!"
Hanamiya was suddenly interrupted by the all too familiar voice he heard so many times. When he turned around he saw Momoi and the rest of the group standing behind her. All of them couldn't take another step; too shocked by the scenery they saw.
"Makoto!? What are you doing here?" Momoi looked over and noticed Kuroko's condition. "What did you do to Tetsu-kun?"
"I only gave him what he deserves! Don't you feel betrayed? You know what he did to you!"
"I know! But I forgave him!" While Momoi was yelling at Hanamiya, Kagami quickly ran up to the bluenette in worry. "Oi Kuroko! You okay?"
"It doesn't matter if I'm okay. He's right Kagami-kun. I deserve this." Kuroko insisted, avoiding everyone's eyes. The others like Midorima and Murasakibara didn't know yet but now they would soon. Kuroko wasn't against them knowing. They needed to know what Kuroko has been up to for the whole cruise.
"I should throw you off of the ship. Scum!" Hanamiya hissed, angering the others, especially Kagami and Aomine who approached the raven head and grabbed him up by the shirt. "Say that again and you'll be the one flying off the ship." Kagami threatened.
"Wanna fight?" Both Aomine and Kagami were ready to fight, but then they both felt a hand on their shoulder, making them turn around to see Akashi. Akashi pushed the two aside so that he could land another punch on Hanamiya, sending him flying again to the floor.
"Seijuuro!" Kuroko called out in surprise. Why did he hurt Hanimaya again? "I said don't hurt him!"
Akashi looked up at Hanamiya who spat blood, "I like the look in your eyes. Haha!" The raven head slowly and wobbly sat up, this time the punch was ten times stronger than the previous one. "Wanna fight?" Hanamiya mockingly and amusingly asked while Akashi looked down on him.
"Very well. Let's fight." Akashi said, surprising everyone.
Kuroko didn't want either of them hurt, especially Seijuuro. He didn't want a fight or to have Akashi get in trouble because of him. He shouldn't have Akashi fight someone like this because of his own foolish actions.
He wobbly stood up and went to Akashi, grasping his arm. "Seijuuro, please don't fight. We don't need to do this. I don't want you to get in trouble." Or hurt, he wanted to add.
Akashi took Kuroko's hands in his before he pushed the bluenette towards Kagami. The two made eye contact, understanding what Akashi wanted to say, Kagami nodded and held onto Kuroko. "Sorry Tetsuya, but I have to settle this." Akashi took steps forward so that he faced Hanamiya.
"Haha! You want to fight for a guilty man?" Hanamiya giggled while Akashi rolled up his sleeves. "This isn't only about Tetsuya. It's also regarding the way you treated Satsuki. She told me about everything you did to her. Knowing your tendencies and habits, its easy to imagine how you persuaded Tetsuya into this. Telling him how manipulative she is."
"I only told him the truth... And my relationship with Satsuki doesn't concern you!" Hanamiya went for a quick surprise attack, intending to punch Akashi in the face. However, before he could hit, Akashi evaded and punched Hanamiya in the stomach, making him fall for the nth time.
"I know Tetsuya is guilty but you also share some of the blame in the matters concerning your deal. I'll have you apologize to both of them."
"Don't fuck with me!" Hanamiya hissed, quickly standing up and aiming for Momoi. He knew he was overpowered but he wasn't planning on going down easily.
This time it wasn't Akashi who stopped Hanimaya. It was Kise who had been beside Momoi's side since they got to the scene. The normally cheerful model was now dead serious as he got in front of Momoi and landed a hit directly on Hanimaya's face before he could get to her.
Everyone was shocked that the normally cheerful Kise could actually punch. They all watched as Hanamiya landed on the floor again but this time he fell unconscious! Just how hard did Kise punch him!?
"K-Ki-chan?" Momoi worriedly looked over him, noticing his serious face.
Kise sighed and turned to look at Momoi. "Sorry you had to see that. He didn't get a chance to get you, right?" He asked softly. He knew he stopped Hanimaya from getting Momoi but he just had to make sure.
Momoi blushed, "N-No he didn't. Thank you." She tilted her head downwards, trying to hide the massive blush on her face. She couldn't control it as well as the fast pace her heart was beating in. She was so fascinated and amazed by Kise that she didn't know what to do.
Aomine whistled, "And here I thought you punched like a girl~ I take it back~"
"That was too much, even for you nanodayo."
"You gotta teach me some moves Kise-chin~"
"And here I thought you were saving your pretty face for Hollywood~"
Now Kise was also starting to feel embarrassed. "Just because I'm a model doesn't mean I can't fight!" He pouted, crossing his arms as he looked away from the others.
Meanwhile Kuroko looked up at Kagami who was still holding him. "Kagami-kun, I think you can let go now. The fight's over..."
"Can you stand up on your own?" Kuroko had some serious injuries. Not only was he covered in wounds and bruises but he also seemed to be weak and that's why Kagami was hesitant on letting go.
"I'll take him to the infirmary." Akashi approached the two as Kagami nodded and handed Kuroko over to Akashi.
Kuroko held onto Akashi but was now frowning. "Why did you try to fight him? What if you got hurt or in trouble? I didn't want to drag you into a fight..."
Akashi smiled, brushing Kuroko's bangs away from his face, "Sorry Tetsuya. I just had to." it wasn't a question of want and not want, Akashi felt that he had to do this. After Momoi had told him stories about the man, Akashi couldn't hold back. The same goes with Kuroko, even though Kuroko was the one at fault, Hanamiya did push him and encourage him to do what he did. Akashi couldn't ignore this.
"I hope you learned a good lesson today." Akashi smiled at the bluenette.
"Yes.. I'm sorry. I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to propose that deal with him but.. I can't even give an excuse. It was all my fault." He was just glad Momoi forgave him. "Um.. can we go to the infirmary please?" He was starting to feel a little lightheaded which might've been because of the head wounds. Head wounds did tend to bleed a lot.
Akashi smiled, small laughter escaping his lips. "That too but there is a much more valuable lesson to learn." Akashi said making Kuroko blink a couple of times. But then he noticed it, it wasn't only Akashi but also everyone else. They all smiled, looking at him in worry but also relief. The looks they gave showed something much more: how much they care about him and how much he means to them. If one would describe it, it would be a family.
Kuroko was such a fool. He should have trusted everyone from the beginning. If he did, then nothing would have happened and that's the lesson he had to learn the hard way. Trust your friends but most importantly Akashi. How could he doubt him when Akashi only wanted the best for him? Also Momoi, she never wanted to steal Akashi away. The things she did were all meant to bless Kuroko's marriage and make him happy.
Kuroko was so glad he had such precious friends. Friends that wouldn't betray him and friends that he could count on in dire times. He scolded himself on how long it had took him to realize this.
Akashi's smile widened, knowing that Kuroko finally understood the importance of trust. It couldn't be helped his fiancé is stubborn and had to learn the hard way. Akashi sighed before picking Kuroko up bridal style.
"Let's go." Akashi said as Aomine and Kagami kneeled beside Hanamiya to see how he's doing and Momoi approached them.
"Geez Tetsu-kun can be dense sometimes."
"Here is your lucky item Kuroko." Midorima handed Kuroko a blue handkerchief. Luckily it was something small so he could carry it without any problems.
"Have some candy Kuro-chin~ It'll help you heal~" And Murasakibara pushed a mountain of candy onto him.
Kuroko looked at the gifts as his eyes started to water. He really did have the best friends in the world. He tried to hold back from crying even if it ended up pointless. It must've been disgusting to see him with tears and (his own) blood on his face but he didn't care. He knew now that he could trust everyone in the hallway (exclude the unconscious Hanimaya) with his life if need be.
"I-I'm so glad... you all are my friends..." He said as he tried wiping at his eyes. He avoided using the handkerchief, not wanting to ruin it. "I'm so sorry..."
Everyone smiled again, glad that Kuroko was safe and sound. After all he went through he needed some rest. "Don't cry Kuroko. We forgive you." Kagami said with a smile but it wasn't long before Aomine hit him on the head.
"You'll make him cry even more! Read the mood idiot!"
"Huh! What's wrong with what I said!?" Aomine and Kagami began one of their many quarrels. Kise, Midorima and Murasakibara left the two idiots to themselves and focused on tending to Hanamiya.
"Don't worry Tetsu-kun. We'll take care of everything so get better soon okay? We'll come visit you if they make you stay in the infirmary." Momoi assured with a smile before she too went to the others.
"Let's go." Akashi said before he began the journey to the infirmary with Kuroko in his arms.
Kuroko kept the gifts close while leaning his head on Akashi. He wasn't crying as hard as before but he's still trying to wipe the remains of the tears away. "I-I love you so much, Seijuuro.. I really do. Thank you for everything. Even from the beginning. You always help me and.. I didn't even trust you during this cruise. How can you forgive me so easily?"
"Because I love you." It's as simple as that. Nothing more, nothing less. It was Akashi's sheer love for the bluenette that made him believe in him and stand up for him. He never doubted his trust in the bluenette and swore he would always stand with him, even in the direst of situations.
"I'm glad I have you..." Kuroko smiled tiredly, giving up on wiping the rest of the tears away. He laid his head on Akashi's chest again, sighing as he closed his eyes. "I'm tired..."
Kuroko slowly closed his eyes and fell asleep in Akashi's arms. Unlike the last couple of dreams where he was with Tetsuya, this time the dream was relaxing and welcoming, presenting no danger to the bluenette but on the contrary enveloping him like a blanket. Protecting him.
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KurokoTetsuya101: Hello everyone! So remember how I said that there will be 1 more chapter after this one? Well, it turns out that it would be too long so we'll probably have 2 more chapters before the end :( Just 2 more chapters after this one. I hope this chapter isn't too long :( I'm sorry :(
CowardWithFeels - I'm sorry that the last arc wasn't what you expected it to be :( Actually I and Bell both talked about it but in the end we decided to go with it. Maybe we shouldn't have but to make the story longer, we decided to write it. The last and final boss would be nobody else but Kuroko himself XD I know its kind of fantasy like and I'm really sorry about that. If you've read my stories then you'll know that I'm a fantasy freak XD Seriously, I can't write anything but fantasy :( I'll try harder next time so plz stick with us :D *hugs* And no worries! We appreciate any kind of review! We really want your honest opinion so THANK YOU SO MUCH for giving it to us! *hugs* Now we know what we can improve on :D Thanks for supporting us and don't be afraid to kick our butts and tell us what we did wrong when we do XD We would appreciate it XD
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The Lucky Bell: KT please, you make me seem lazy- XD um.. so yes, we have already been working on a story but like KT said, it's almost over. But we do wanna do a one shot and stuff. Did you guys know it's been a year since KT and I have met? A year! I can't believe it. It's been so long XD
Please enjoy the chapter and I hope you guys enjoy the next two chapters! And I'm almost certain you guys will love the extras. Seriously, where should we put them? Here or in their own story place?
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