WARNING! If you don't like yaoi (boy x boy) then please don't read this.
Kuroko no Basuke as well as the cover image used for this story both belong to their respective owners.
This is a roleplay story done by KurokoTetsuya101 and The Lucky Bell.
A white vail covered the whole city of Tokyo as Christmas Eve drew ever nearer. Children sang on the streets singing carol songs, families gathered around the chimney and some decorated their Christmas trees. The time of the year has come where everyone appreciates what they have and give something back to those who aren't fortunate enough.
The Akashi house was no different. The small family of four gathered in the living room to decorate the huge Christmas tree (courtesy of Akashi), but since the babies were still too young to decorate, they were sitting on the floor, cheering their parents on while they decorated. Once the tree was done, in came the presents.
Presents of all sizes and colors were placed under the tree, making the babies smile in happiness. Although, they couldn't open them yet, it doesn't mean that they didn't try, their parents stopping them each and every time. Finally after changing the diapers and drinking some hot chocolate, the parents picked up their children and went up the stairs into Kuroko's and Akashi's bedroom.
Kuroko sat down on the bed along with the babies while Akashi went to the bathroom to get hairbrushes. Yes... They'll be brushing Kuroko's long hair. It grew so much over the years but now it was so long that it passed Kuroko's shoulders, going up to his elbow.
Akashi handed Sora and Seikatsu two brushes while he began brushing the teal hair, sitting behind Kuroko along with the babies. "Maybe it's time you cut it?"
"Hmm.. is it getting to that point already?" Kuroko kind of liked having the long hair. Sure it was a hassle to brush and it costs him lots of conditioner for showers, but he got used to it. Even if the kids liked tugging on it, he still liked it.
"I don't mind if you decide to keep it this way. Actually, I quite like the idea of climbing through the window using the princesses hair~" Akashi teased.
Sora and Seikatsu began brushing their papa's hair, pulling on it in the process. "Hair! Hair!"
Kuroko winced a little at the tugging. With the babies getting stronger, their tugging was becoming worse than before. "Maybe I should get it cut…" He mumbled.
"No! Papa can't!" Seikatsu protested, with Sora nodding in agreement, making Akashi smile. "Who doesn't want papa to cut his hair, raise your hand." Akashi raised his hand and it wasn't surprising when the two children shot their hands up right away.
Kuroko sighed and shook his head. "I guess I'll keep it like this a little longer..."
The two babies cheered and Sora, who was still brushing Kuroko's hair, accidentally tugged too hard during his cheering. Kuroko winced again but didn't say anything. "Are you too excited for Christmas?"
"Ya!" They responded immediately. They couldn't wait to open their gifts and such.
"Have you been good or naughty? Santa doesn't bring presents to naughty children." Akashi teased the little ones as he ran his brush through Kuroko's hair.
"We've been good! Papa! We've been good!" Seikatsu dropped his brush and crawled into Kuroko's lap.
Kuroko smiled and hugged Seikatsu. Sora seemed jealous and went to Akashi to sit on his lap too. "Then maybe he'll bring some presents for you two~ but only if you're good~"
"We've been good! I helped brush papa's hawr!" Seikatsu's attempt at the word 'hair' made his parents always smile. Even though the two could now form complete sentences, they still had troubles pronouncing some words.
"It's 'hair' Seikatsu." Akashi corrected his son, embracing Sora who was now in his arms but still brushing Kuroko's hair. "We'll see what kind of presents we find under the tree tomorrow~" Akashi smiled, "Let's make braids of out of papa's hair Sora."
"Braids?" Kuroko questioned and shook his head. "No, no, no braids." That would be a pain to get out.
"B-But.." Sora got watery eyed. He really wanted to do his papa's hair.
Kuroko hesitated before sighing. "Fine. Only because tomorrow's Christmas.."
"Yay!" The two cheered, "I'll help!" Seikatsu crawled out of Kuroko's lap and sat next to his brother and father to do papa's hair. "We'll make a braid papa's never seen before." Akashi teased.
"Can we put sparkly?" Seikatsu asked, and both Kuroko and Akashi knew that 'sparkly' = glitter.
"We can. It's perfect for the Christmas occasion." Akashi reached over for a bottle of glitter that was on his bedside table. As for why it was there... well, let's say that Santa plans to surprise the two with a sparkling Christmas tree in the morning.
"N-Not too much sparkly, okay?" Kuroko said with a sigh. "And make sure not to tug on papa's hair too hard."
"Okay!" Sora said in response, reaching for the "sparkly".
Akashi and the kids put on 'sparkly' before the redhead began showing them how to do the braid. Akashi demonstrated and then let the kids continue on. Seikatsu was confused at the beginning but then he got the hang of it and succeeded. Now it was Sora's turn.
Sora seemed even more confused and had no clue how to do the braid. It seemed really hard. "Hard.." He pouted.
Akashi smiled, taking his son's hands into his own. "I'll show you. You take this strand of hair and move it to the left. Then you take this strand and move it to the right." Akashi demonstrated how to do it but when he noticed Sora's confused face, he decided on another method.
"Doesn't papa's hair resemble the sky?" Akashi asked, but Sora raised his brow.
"It's blue so imagine planes flaying in the sky. They go broom! Left and then right, then left and right again." Akashi moved the hair to form the braid slowly, making Sora giggle in the process. Akashi smiled and handed Sora the hair to try. He hesitated but with a push from Akashi, Sora finally succeeded in completing his first braid.
"I did it!" Sora clapped his hands, happy to achieve his first braid.
"Good job Sora." Kuroko complimented. "I'm sure it looks lovely."
"It looks marvelous love. With a braid made by both Sora and Seikatsu, you'll be the pretties wife there is~" Akashi teased, proud of his sons.
Kuroko pouted and crossed his arms. "Okay, make sure not to do too many. Santa won't come if you aren't asleep~"
Sora and Seikatsu perked up. "Papa when will Santa come? Can I wait for him?"
"No, no. He won't come if you aren't sleeping." Kuroko said, turning to look at the two. "Santa will come once you are both sleeping." He smiled.
They both pouted, "Do we have to?"
"Yes." Kuroko smiled and ruffled their hair. "If you sleep, he'll come and give lots of presents."
"Okay!" Sora and Seikatsu carefully got off their parents' bed, running to the doors and even tripping out of excitement. They ran out of their parents' sighs but then they both returned to stand at the door. "Papa, do you think Santa will like our cookies?"
"And milk?" Sora and Seikatsu stood by the door anxiously.
"Of course!" Kuroko said, brushing a hand through his hair to see just how much glitter they put in. "You made it the best way you can right? I'm sure he'll love them."
Sora and Seikatsu giggled before they took off running again. The two parents watched them with a smile before Akashi threw himself down on the bed. They had spent the entire day decorating, baking and preparing everything that it took all the energy he had in him. Small children can be exhausting. "So." Akashi moved to the side so that he faces his husband/wife, "What did Santa get me?"
Kuroko laid down, rolling his eyes as he faced Akashi. "I don't know. You'll have to wait for him to come and deliver the gift~" He teased, poking Akashi's nose.
The redhead smiled before returning the gesture, "Then I'll anxiously await his arrival~" He leaned in to land a kiss on the nose he touched, "I wonder what Santa got you~ any guesses?"
"A ticket to a beautiful relaxing beach?" Kuroko suggested playfully. "I dunno~ Whatever it is, I'm sure I'll love it."
"You're on the right track love, but not really~" Akashi moved closer to embrace the other gently, savoring the moment. "You'll have to wait for him to come and deliver the gift~" Akashi threw his lover's words back at him.
Kuroko rolled his eyes once more. "Such a tease~" He purred, pecking his lips softly.
"Tetsuya is the tease." Akashi moved to land a soft kiss on his husband. After breaking the kiss, he moved his hand to stroke the other's glittering braid. "You'll have to keep it like this till tomorrow."
"I know." Kuroko groaned. "I'll take a shower in the morning. The kids will understand if I take a shower."
"Take a shower but don't touch the braid. They worked so hard to make it for you so take it off tomorrow night." Akashi said as he leaned in closer, relaxing.
"How am I supposed to take a shower with a braid in my hair?" Kuroko pouted.
"Wash your body but don't touch your hair. Tie it up somehow."
"Fine. For the kids." Kuroko promised. "We should check on the kids to see if they're really in bed."
"You're right." Akashi moved away as they both sat up. "It wouldn't be the first time they decide to wait on Santa." Ever since they heard about Santa, they always made it their goal to see him on Christmas eve.
Akashi went to check on Sora while Kuroko went to Seikatsu's room and just as they thought, the kids were wide-awake. With some convincing and parental guidance, they stayed beside them until they fell asleep, hitting the bed themselves. Tomorrow is a big day; opening the presents.
When morning came, Kuroko and Akashi were woken up by a loud thud of the doors opening, the noise of small running feet could be heard and they both knew what was happening.
"Papa!"
"Father!"
The two ran to their parents' bed, jumping on it out of happiness, "Santa came! Santa came!"
It was like a scene that always happened in family movies. Christmas morning the kids came in, jumping on the bed of the parents to wake them up. Kuroko smiled, feeling happy despite being woken up in such a way. "I told you guys he'd come." He said, sitting up to kiss his children on the forehead.
"Hurry! Hurry!" Sora pulled on Kuroko's arm while Seikatsu pulled on Akashi's. When they realized their strength wouldn't be able to move them, they jumped back down and ran to the door. "Papa hurry! Maybe we'll see Santa!"
"Maybe." Kuroko sighed and stood up, stretching tiredly. "Do you know if Santa ate your cookies?"
"He did!" Sora answered happily.
"That's good. I told you he'd like it." Kuroko smiled.
"Father wake up!" Seikatsu called out to Akashi who had the pillow on his head. Akashi was never a morning person…
"Come on Seijuuro, we can't stay in bed forever." Kuroko insisted.
Akashi groaned, pulling the pillow further onto his head. "I'm coming." He took off the pillow before sitting up, making the children giggle at the sight. Kuroko's braided hair was messy as the uncontrollable bed hair tried to escape from its restraints and glitter, while Akashi also had bed hair. He would always have it when he puts gel in his hair, which he did yesterday.
"Can we get ourselves ready?" Kuroko asked the kids who nodded. "And no, this isn't an opportunity to peek at the gifts." The kids pouted.
"Wait here, don't go downstairs. We'll be done in a minute." Akashi stood up and went straight to the bathroom with Kuroko in tow. Since the kids are so excited to open the presents, they didn't want to make them wait any longer.
Once Kuroko and Akashi were done, the whole family ran downstairs to open the presents together, "Presents!" Sora and Seikatsu ran down as fast as their little feet carried them and sat down next to the tree, taking the presents out from under the tree.
"Is this mine?" Seikatsu showed the present to Kuroko but the tag said 'For Sora'.
Kuroko looked at the other gifts and got one for Seikatsu. "No no, that's Sora's." He sat down beside him and pointed at the name. "See? Sora." He read out then gave Seikatsu one of his gifts while taking Sora's gift from Seikatsu.
Seikatsu shook his gift, trying to guess what's inside, "Papa, please no more socks." The small child pleaded when he heard no noise coming from the gift. "Can I open it now?"
"Yes, go ahead." Kuroko said and smiled. He glanced over at the hallway for a second before looking back at Seikatsu.
Seikatsu eagerly opened the present to reveal a green cotton sweater, "Thank you papa." The child stood up before pulling it over his head to put it on. When he did, Sora and Akashi clapped, "It suits you Seikatsu. Now let's see what Santa brought for Sora." Akashi picked up one of the presents before handing it over to Sora.
Sora excitedly opened his gift, tilting his head as he stared at a cute winter hat that looked like a dog. It even had cute ears! He put it on even though it was warm inside the house. "I like it! It's soft."
"I'm glad you like it. Let's open some more presents." Akashi took another present but as he did, Seikatsu stopped him. "Wait father. It's mine and Sora's turn to give presents to papa and father." Seikatsu stood up, walked over to Sora, taking his hand in his before they ran away upstairs into their room. "Don't peek!"
Kuroko looked at Akashi with confusion but smiled nonetheless. So the kids got them something? They could only wonder what it could be.
The two parents heard footsteps upstairs, which slowly but excitedly began going downstairs. Sora stood up on his tiptoes but still couldn't peek on his parents since the wall by the staircase was high. "Close your eyes." The children said in unison as Kuroko and Akashi did just that.
The two nervously waited as Sora and Seikatsu got down the stairs and sat down next to their parents. "Open!" And when they did, they saw a huge drawing before them. The drawing was done on a huge A3 paper with pencils and colored pens. It was a bit messy but it showed the children's hard work so Kuroko and Akashi didn't mind at all.
They admired the drawing that showed them along with Sora and Seikatsu standing in front of their house happily. Akashi smiled, quickly moving to capture both of his sons into his arms. "It's beautiful. I wouldn't have painted it better myself." Akashi praised, earning slight blushes from the two. "Really?"
"Of course." Kuroko moved over to hug his sons too. He hugged them tightly, completely happy that their children worked so hard on a gift. "Thank you, you two. We really love it."
The two smiled, hugging their parents back tightly. "Will you hang it on the wall?" Seikatsu asked curiously, "Next to Mr. Bunny?" Seikatsu's favorite plush which he decided to give to Kuroko for their previous Christmas. They were just learning about Christmas but Seikatsu felt bad that he didn't have any presents so at the time so he gave Kuroko his bunny which he had to accept, otherwise the child would cry.
"Of course we'll hang it." Kuroko said. "Once all the gifts are opened though. Let's finish up with the gifts okay?"
"Okay!" They both eagerly took the rest of the gifts and opened them. Toys of all kinds were wrapped up in the presents, electric cars, electronics, figures and other items for children. Although Kuroko had to sigh because most if not all of these items were needlessly expensive. He's doing it, his husband is dangerous.
Kuroko gave Akashi a look but the redhead returned it with a smirk. Now only two presents were under the tree with the tags 'Tetsuya' and 'Seijuro'.
Akashi took his present from under the tree, looking over at Kuroko. "Father it's really small." Seikatsu said as he and his brother watched in curiosity.
Kuroko looked at both their gifts before smiling at Akashi. "You open yours first."
Akashi smiled and began unwrapping his gifts as Sora and Seikatsu watched while hanging on his arms. Once Akashi unwrapped the present, he noticed... a pendant? It was a beautiful golden pendant that could open up. Akashi opened it and saw a purple flower. An all too familiar flower he could recognize right away. He looked up at Kuroko.
Kuroko smiled a little shyly, knowing Akashi understood. "I um.. You said you should give this purple flower to those you love and.. I didn't want your flower to go bad so I got you this so you can always have it with you."
The redhead smiled, closing the pedant before leaning in to land a soft kiss on his lover's lips. "The purple flower means that you wish someone wellbeing in the future. If you would like to express love then that would be a red rose." Akashi teased, "However, I appreciate it none the less." Because that would mean that Kuroko wishes him wellbeing in the future.
"It's the same thing!" Kuroko pouted, crossing his arms. "Wishing someone well-being for the future is like saying you love them okay?"
"If you say so love, then it must be true." Akashi put the necklace over his head, putting it on. The golden color of the pendant perfectly matched with his golden eye, a perfect fit. "Thank you."
"It was nothing." Kuroko smiled and looked down at his gift. It was pretty small but that didn't bother him. "Can I open mine now?"
"Go ahead." As Akashi gave the consent, Sora and Seikatsu moved to look over Kuroko's shoulder. "It's small. Why are your presents small?" Seikatsu asked but Akashi smiled. "Even though they are small, they hold meaning to us."
"I don't understand." Seikatsu pouted.
"Big presents mean more right? Maybe Papa got socks!" Sora said. Kuroko just chuckled and opened his present. He tilted his head as he pulled out some keys from the box. "...What does this go to, Seijuuro?"
Akashi smirked as he noticed his lover's confused expression. "That is the key to your gift which is outside." Akashi stood up, "Let's go and look at papa's gift."
"Outside?" Kuroko stood up any way although he was confused. A gift outside? Keys? Oh...
Sora went to Akashi and took the others hand. "Can you tell me what you got papa?" He asked. "You can whisper right?"
Akashi kneeled down to pick up his son, holding him in his arms, "What kind of a surprise would it be if I told you?" Akashi teasingly put his finger on Sora's nose, "Let's go and see what it is."
The family went out but stopped at the doors when they noticed a huge luxurious jeep parked in front of the house. Kuroko stared in disbelief. Maybe its just coincidence that someone parked their car in front of their house... yeah that must be it. Kuroko looked at his keys, pressing the key and much to his disbelief, the car reacted and unlocked itself.
"Seijuuro why.." Didn't they used to argue about whether Kuroko should drive or not? Akashi said he never wanted Kuroko to drive in fear of him getting into an accident, so why did he..?
"Remember the discussion we had years ago? You wanted to drive but I was against it, but now I've changed my thoughts on the matter. It would be safer if you're in a car rather than on a sidewalk where a car could hit you. Besides..." Akashi led the family to the jeep, opening the doors to show them the inside. "This vehicle is equipped with the best safety equipment." And Akashi really didn't joke around. The jeep was huge!
"T-This is.. well uh.." He knew Akashi liked spending money, but this was.. a lot. He couldn't believe Akashi actually got him a car for himself. "At least I can drive the kids to school now…"
Akashi tilted his head to the side, "You don't like it?"
"I do! I just didn't expect it." Kuroko assured, staring at the jeep, still in awe. "Here, let's go in and finish with the gifts." After all, he couldn't keep his gift hidden forever…
"There are more papa?" Seikatsu curiously asked as they all went into the house.
"Of course." Kuroko smiled. "You all deserve more than one present you know." He glanced at Akashi, knowing the other got him expensive stuff since they both went shopping together.
They all went back into the house to sit under the tree, opening more presents that were under. The kids enthusiastically opened theirs while Akashi and Kuroko opened more as well. When finally everything was done, it was time for the stockings! Seikatsu and Sora jumped up and down under theirs since they couldn't reach up to get it. Akashi handed them the stockings as they sat down to take out its contents. Akashi froze when he noticed something strange...
Collar? Dog treats? Bowls? "Tetsuya... You didn't."
Kuroko smiled innocently and just stood up. "There's one more present for you two okay? Stay right there."
"What is it? Where is papa going?" Sora asked as Kuroko made his way to the hallway.
"I'll be back okay?" Kuroko assured and went into the bathroom in the hallway. When he returned, he was carrying a big box that had small holes in it.
"What is it papa?" Seikatsu asked as he and his brother stood up and went to stand next to Kuroko, trying to peek into the box.
"I can't tell you, you have to open it." Kuroko smiled and carefully sat the box down. They heard some scratching inside and felt a bit scared, but their father wouldn't get them anything harmful right? Sora took his brother's hand and nodded. They would lift the box together.
Akashi watched as his sons slowly lifted the lid in caution. When they took it off, the two docked in fear when they heard scratching. However, they gathered the courage to look in and when they did, smiles quickly appeared on their faces. "It's a puppy!" Sora and Seikatsu reached out for the dog that was inside the present and took it out, struggling to hold it because it was almost the same size as them.
Kuroko smiled as the puppy barked happily and tried to lick their faces. It was a cute pup that had black and white fur and beautiful blue eyes, much like Kuroko's. "You can name him whatever you'd like. He has his own collar and treats and everything."
"Really!? Thank you papa!" Sora and Seikatsu walked up to Kuroko and hugged him as hard as they could; all the while Akashi had his eyes trained on the puppy. "Why a puppy? You know I don't like dogs."
"The kids would love it." Kuroko said teasingly, kneeling down to hug his boys. "And they do~ they should have a companion, you know?"
"You could have chosen a cat, a turtle, a goldfish, a horse, why a dog of all things?" Akashi stressed. He swore that Kuroko did it only to tease him. He hates dogs, especially disobedient dogs. If this one breaks the rules, he would be out.
"You'd prefer a big horse to a pup?" Kuroko shook his head. "The kids should have a pet to play with. If I got a horse it wouldn't be able to stay here. And the rest wouldn't want to play or go on walks. Face it Seijuuro, I won~"
"You're discarding the other options. It doesn't necessarily have to be a horse. What's wrong with a cat?" Akashi fought back.
"Nothing~ Its just that dogs will play more and actually be kind to the kids." Kuroko said. "Come on Seijuuro, he's already got his collar and stuff already. Let's just keep him."
Akashi groaned, looking at the puppy and his two sons, the puppy licking them to no end as they both giggled and laughed in happiness. When he saw the sight before him, Akashi was torn apart. He hates dogs but at the same time it made his sons happy. Akashi kept looking at the dog before finally sighing, "Fine. We're keeping it but on one condition, and that is that it will be trained."
"Of course it'll be trained." Kuroko smiled. "Thanks Seijuuro~" He purred as he wrapped his arms around the others neck. "This has been a nice Christmas so far huh?"
"Only because we've spend it together." Akashi returned the gesture and embraced his lover while the children were playing with the dog, "I'm the luckiest man there is."
"That's right." Kuroko agreed and smiled. He looked back at the kids. "Do you have any ideas on what to name it?" He asked them.
Sora tilted his head as he let the dog lick his cheek. "..We name it..?"
Yes. Anything you want." Akashi encouraged as Kuroko sat in between his legs, embracing the bluenette from the back. Sora and Seikatsu were in thought as the puppy began walking and sniffing around them. Seikatsu picked up the puppy again, looking into his eyes. "His eyes look like papa's."
"Do they?" Kuroko asked. Sure they were blue… maybe he just thought they were the same shade of blue?
"Yeah!" Sora agreed, looking closer. They looked just like Kuroko's eyes.
"Then how about Nigou? As in Number 2. Papa can be Number 1." Akashi suggested with a smirk and when he did, Sora and Seikatsu perked up in excitement. "That's great father! Let's name him Nigou!"
"Uh.." Kuroko wasn't sure about naming a dog after him, but his kids were happy with it... "Okay. I guess that's his name now. Want to put his collar on him?"
"Yes!" Sora and Seikatsu both ran to Kuroko with the puppy running after them. The three surrounded Kuroko as he gave the collar to Sora and Seikatsu. The two smiled, putting the blue collar onto the puppy who let them put it on without any struggles. Once they put it on, the puppy happily barked before the two children hugged it tightly.
"So Number 1~ What are we having for breakfast?" Akashi asked as he leaned in to Kuroko's ear.
Kuroko pouted, trying not to roll his eyes. "Maybe French toast. Kagami-kun taught me how to make that a while ago and I've wanted to make it for a special occasion. Christmas is special enough isn't it?"
It is. I can't wait to try it." Akashi opened his closed eyes to see the children playing with the puppy. It was a heartwarming sight, even thought he doesn't like dogs... He stood up, extending his hand to Kuroko. "Let's prepare it together."
Kuroko took Akashi's hand with a smile. This really was a good Christmas. The kids were happy, they got a new pup... He didn't regret getting the pup even if Akashi hated dogs. If it made his family happy, it was worth it. "Yes. Together."
Author notes
KurokoTetsuya101: Hello! :D I'm a bit sick so I'll make this short :( I hope you liked this week's dosage of cuteness~ Thank you SOOOOO much for your reviews and we'll see you next week~ (with another nose bleeding extra~ XD)
The Lucky Bell: Yay the bold and italics button are working again! I hope y'all don't mind that my other note is still bold. I guess it's just that doc for some reason -3- anyway, I hope you like the gift they all got~ everyone always wanted a puppy right? XD
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