I wandered pretty far from my room but I wasn't worried since I remembered my room number however it was quite confusing as these hallways all looked the same and nothing really stood out as an indication of it being another area, all of a sudden a group of doctors and nurses burst out of two big doors that swung open wide enough for them to push out a bed with a person sleeping on it.

I realized I was in their way at the last second and I was pulled to the side into another roomalong with my IV drip nearly falling to the floor but was caught before it collided with the hard flooring not that I paid any attention to it; with my body facing having turned as to face the open doorway watching the people retreat further down the hallway, I stood still for a moment as I pondered whether or not I should turn around and look at who pulled me away.

I felt terrified thinking it could be someone like 'him'.

"Are you alright?" a mans voice asked and despite my fear I could feel the soft tone in it.

I slowly turned around but still refused to lift my head while taking a few steps back.

"You seem rather pale, I hope you're alright. Are you a sick patient?"

He seemed genuinely worried about me but I refused to do anything.

"Should I get a nurse to help you?" As he offered his help he placed his hand on my shoulder, I could feel so much gentleness radiating from him but I acted on fear as my small weak hand slapped his bigger more firmer hand away.

I started cowering in front of him afraid of the circumstances of doing something so bald like that, I shrunk in on myself for a few moments as I waited for the man's reaction but nothing came until he spoke.

"Are you scared of me? I may appear scary but I wouldn't hurt you" He sounded sincere and worried as if he had hurt me.

"Kuroko-kun! What are you doing here?" Hearing my name had me spinning around to meet the voice which belonged to one of the nurses who cared for me.

"You know you shouldn't be wondering around alone... 'gasp' Akashi-san! My apologies for not noticing.." the nurse started to apologise for some reason that seemed odd since I don't think she did anything wrong.

"Oh don't mind me besides you were just doing your job and I am glad you are here since I think I have terrified Kuroko-kun somehow" The tall red haired man explained casually.

The nurse turns to me now "Kuroko-kun shall we go back to your room your mother should be back soon since it's almost lunch time?"

I nodded in agreement.

"It's a pleasure to finally meet you Akashi-san and I deeply apologise for interupting your busy schedule and now I must take kuroko-san ba..."

"Nurse! please help me my sister is vomiting" A teenage girl came running down the hall towards us and I glanced around and noticed there are hardly any nurses in this area at all they might be busy.

"Oh of course right away oh wait um..."

"Do not worry I will escort Kuroko-kun back to his room so go ahead" The Akashi man interrupted obviously offering his help so that she could attend to the sick patient.

"Oh thank you sir" With that she quickly made her way towards the girls sister.

"Shall we go Kuroko-kun?" I looked up and what I saw was different than what I was expecting I man with a gentle aura surrounding his very being as he held out his big hand for me to take in my small tiny one.

I decided to trust him which felt weird because I still refused to let anyone touch me except my mother or unless she was there with me.

We walked hand in hand down the hallway as I pulled my IV drip along making our way towards my room, I didn't even notice that the man didn't know my room number or where it was located since I couldn't talk but I suppose he was expecting me to lead or most likely tell him the number.

By the time we arrived it made me realize just how far I wondered off to and made a mental note to be more observant of these things, I lead Akashi-san inside my room and towards the chair my mother uses which he took politely.

"What is your whole name Kuroko-kun? if you don't mind me asking, my name is Akashi Masaomi"

I didn't know how to answer that so I started looking for something around the room until I spotted the clipboard on the end of my bed with all my information on it and hastily removed it before I handed it to him carefully.

He glanced over it rather quickly and spoke up "So your name is Kuroko Tetsuya, it's a very nice name and it suits you very well"

I could feel a slight blush dust my cheeks at the compliment.

"So why is it that you are in the hospital, Kuroko-kun?"

I looked away afraid of what he will see if he looks into my eyes at that moment as the fear resurfaced itself.

"I'm sorry Kuroko-kun for bringing up such a sensitive topic, will you forgive me?"

I glanced up and caught the sight of his expression which harboured guilt and worry so I nodded to remove those expressions and wished the more neutral yet kind and gentle face appeared instead, it worked.

The door opened abruptly and I almost jumped out of my spot, a doctor walked in and was surprised to see a stranger inside but remained unphased as he me even though I didn't return the gesture since Akashi-san was the only adult I could even go near and yet I managed to hold hands with him but with everyone else I felt a sense of distrust towards them.

The doctor got close to me and tried to pull me up onto the bed by my underarms but I wouldn't have it and started thrashing in my spot and making whimpers of sorts.

"Kuroko-kun you don't need your mother to be here everytime I need to give you a check up, so please behave!"

He wouldn't let me go and forcefully tried to remove my shirt and even though I have been through this numerous times I couldn't help or fight my reaction's, the tears poured down my cheeks.

"STOP IT!" A powerful commanding tone broke the tension in the air like a knife.

"Can't you see how distraught the child is and by forcing him is not going to make it better"

The very second he let go of me I leapt off the bed snatching my drip stand then instinctively running towards Akashi-san and hiding behind his legs as a safety measure while gripping the material of his pant's tight.

"Sir please this boy is just being stubborn and only acts this way for attention, it's his way of throwing a tantrum because his mother isn't here to.."

Akashi cut him off "YOU do NOT have the right to treat a patient this way let alone a child who is clearly uncomfortable and refuses to be touched, GET OUT"

The doctor looked terrified and left with his tail between his legs, I felt a soft gentle weight on my head; it felt comforting. I lifted my head to lock eyes with the red haired man who I didn't realize had such fiery red eyes which looked down upon me with another worried look.

I didn't to see this kind man with such a sad expression so I did something I hoped ould make it go away.

"Thank you"

It sounded more like a whisper but it was loud enough that he could hear it and he did because the next instant his face changed into one that harboured happiness and pride though I don't understand why.