A/N: Sorry everyone, I just really need the AkaKuro moment. I'm apologizing in advance. And a surprise Aokaga moment I guess? And I'm really sorry I don't know how to connect events. So yeah, enjoy the 12th chapter of missing links. I apologize for the crappy English and the wrong grammars. And this is the reason on why my thumb hurts like hell right now. I'm never typing the story at the tablet like ever.

R&R please

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Kuroko wants to know on how he ended up on this particular position looking back there were really no hint on an event like this ever happening.

(EARLIER...)

"Aka-chin can I go out for a while?" Murasakibara asked the red head that was still staring at Kuroko. He really doesn't want to break the somewhat romantic atmosphere but the room's food supply have already diminished. And if Akashi can have this romantic atmosphere with Kuroko, though he doesn't have any idea on why, Murasakibara should also have his romantic atmosphere with food. His food.

Akashi knew the reason behind the request of the giant. Murasakibara was like an eating machine after all. The man have been inside the room for three hours. And three hours was enough for Murasakibara to finish all the food that the man likes.

"Just go at the kitchen. I have already ordered someone to buy groceries." Akashi said, subtly giving Murasakibara the direction that he should not go out and just get the snacks that the man likes at the kitchen. That was because Akashi knows that if Murasakibara will go out this late at night, it would take hours before the giant will go back at the household.

"Okay." there was a hint of disappointment at Murasakibara's voice. It was as if he really doesn't want to follow Akashi's order but he had said yes because Akashi had said it in a way that no one could possibly say no.

Kuroko wanted to comfort the giant. However, he was kind of glad that Akashi's full attention was not on him already. The loud voice on the other line made him remember that he was still on the phone with Hyuuga.

"Kuroko, you have been robbed and I know that right now you are injured. Please tell me on where you are right now?" Hyuuga asked. Hyuuga was still playing along with Kuroko's story and that was good because it was a sign that the man was not thinking of removing Kuroko from the mission.

Kuroko cradled Akashi's phone at his chest. It was an attempt to muffle the question that he would ask. It was an act. To make Akashi think that he was still a normal person. "Can I ask on where I am? I'm just informing a friend of mine."

Akashi who have been talking to Aomine looked at Kuroko. He was wearing a knowing smile. Even though he was talking at the other man on the room, he was still aware of the ongoing conversation between Kuroko and his friend. "Just say that you're at the Akashi mansion. I'm sure that your friend knows that." Akashi was not bragging. After all, almost everyone in Tokyo knows the particular place. And he knows that Kuroko should even though he was inside one of the rooms. A room that he had also awaken from a few days ago.

Kuroko slowly nodded. And just remembered that he have just made a huge mistake. This is his second time at the place. Not just the place but also the room. He should already know on where the house is located because he went home all by himself a few days ago. And that was a clear reminder that Kuroko was aware of the place. Kuroko have asked the wrong question.

Was the reason behind Akashi's knowing smile was because of my question? Kuroko wondered to himself.

"I'm at the Akashi mansion right now. Akashi-kun wants me to stay here for a while." Kuroko said. He really doesn't want to bother with his mistake right now. It seems like fatigue is already taking its toll on Kuroko. Not just on his body but also on his mind.

"Why would you stay there? I can take you home right now if you're injured that much." Hyuuga replied. If Kuroko doesn't know Hyuuga he would have believed his act. However, he knew that Hyuuga was still going along with his plan. That Hyuuga was aware that this was the perfect opportunity to get closer Kuroko closer to Akashi.

And it was Kuroko's time to persuade Hyuuga. His time to act of persuading Hyuuga. Not that he really need to. "I'm fine, really. I just need to take a day-off or two."

"You need a week." Akashi said. Kuroko did not noticed that Akashi was the only other person in the rom. Apparently, Aomine have already left the room. It made him wonder on whether the guy was truly curious about Kagami's condition.

"Rest for a week." Kuroko muttered. It almost seemed like he could not deny everything that Akashi says. Sure, it was a good way to really start his mission but the command that Akashi seems to have over him is almost surreal.

He heard Hyuuga sigh on the on the other line. Kuroko wanted to praise Hyuuga's acting. The phone was not on speaker but Hyuuga had still pretended. It was a clear sign that even though Hyuuga was now focused on office works regarding Seirin Company, the man was still cautious and alert just like always. "Alright. I'm going to send Kagami there to bring your clothes for the week. You will be safe there right?"

Kuroko knows that Hyuuga's question was not about the danger that he would face on Akashi's hand. It was about the mysterious person that was trying to kill him. "I will be safe here." Kuroko doesn't know if he was either reassuring Hyuuga or himself.

"I will send Kagami." Hyuuga repeated. It was a reminder that he consider that Kagami was still a partner of his in the mission. Though Kagami's work was to make sure that Kuroko won't die from anything or anyone.

"Ok. Thank you." Kuroko said. He doesn't have any idea if Kagami would force his welcome at this house up to the amount of him staying at the place until Kuroko leaves. After all, Aomine seems to also live in the house.

"Don't mind it." Hyuuga the dropped the call. Kuroko wondered if Kagami is still asleep or whether the man was already searching for him. He disregarded the though quickly. He knows that Hyuuga was capable enough to calm Kagami down.

"Goodbye." Kuroko said even though he could already hear the blank tone. He stared at the phone or a few seconds as if he can't believe the events that are happening right now. Kuroko was about to erase the number that he have just called. He knows that Akashi is fully capable of finding a person's identity through their phone numbers. And he can't afford to reveal Hyuuga. It would not only cause him a problem. It would also endanger the man. If ever Kuroko would go through with his original plan.

It had surprised him. Akashi's hand was fast enough to grab the phone at Kuroko's hand. Kuroko started to panic inside. Hyuuga's number was still on the phone. And he knows that it would be weird if he will ask for Akashi's phone again just to erase the number that he had called. "Ahhh, I'm just going to erase the number, Akashi-kun." Kuroko said. Well, there was no harm in trying.

"It's okay. May I ask you something?" Akashi said as he started doing something at his phone.

"What?" Kuroko was still thinking on whether he should just forget deleting the number and start resting. Maybe the red head wouldn't do such thing after all. That he could erase the number some other time. He would definitely have a chance someday.

"Was the person that you have just called just a friend or someone really special to you?" Akashi showed the phone to Kuroko. The number that he have called last week and this time was the same. Thus proving Akashi's conclusion that Kuroko only calls one person when he thinks he is in danger. Or something dangerous just happened to him.

Kuroko doesn't know if he should be angry at the situation or not. It seemed that Akashi have his own suspicions. "We're just friends."

Akashi nodded. "Perhaps I should save his number then?" He then proceeded to type on his phone. Maybe to register Hyuuga's number.

It was on instinct. Kuroko quickly went towards Akashi. Since he have been sitting on the bed he just went on all fours. However, combined with him tangling in the sheets and the unexpected body pain, Kuroko fell down the bed. It had made an ungraceful thump.

Akashi who have been sitting by the foot of the bed smirked. Kuroko's action was a testament that the person that he have called was someone important. So important that he would risk himself just to conceal the person's identity. "Are you okay?"

Kuroko just nodded. He was about to stand up and go back at the bed but the bullet wound at his leg had stopped him. Apparently, the wound was deeper than he have expected.

Akashi noticed Kuroko's struggle. "I will help you but on the condition that from now on you will call me Sei-kun."

Kuroko was thinking about the condition of the red head when he suddenly felt warm hands wrapped around him. It was Akashi's. It seems like the red head had made the decision himself. Akashi was carrying him in a bridal type way. Kuroko would have been embarrassed if he did not saw the phone that was now at Akashi's back pocket. He was about to brace himself to get the phone from Akashi but something stopped him. He knows that he have the chance now.

Akashi tripped on something. It had made a metallic sound. Guessing on the sound, the thing must have been a drink in can that was probably left by either Murasakibara or Aomine. When Kuroko sensed that both of them are falling he hang tight on Akashi, encircling his arms on Akashi's neck. Kuroko braced himself for an impact that never came. Akashi had been able to stop the fall halfway. His hands were on the bed. Stopping the supposed to be painful fall.

Kuroko blinked his eyes open that he had not noticed that he have closed after a few seconds of silence. He was grateful that Akashi had somehow stopped their fall. Kuroko relaxed and lie on his back. He entangled his arms around Akashi. However, he had thought that it was the perfect time to snatch the phone away from Akashi. Kuroko's hand slowly went for Akashi's back pocket. He was making the slightest move so that Akashi wouldn't notice.

"Thank you Sei-kun." Kuroko said. He did not forgot Akashi's condition. He remembered it because some part of him was saying that the name was something that was of importance to him. And as if some part of him was glad that he can call somebody as such.

Kuroko's hand was a few inches away from Akashi's phone. Kuroko had though that he already have the situation at hand. However an unexpected hand stopped him. Akashi's hand.

Akashi grabbed Kuroko's travelling hand. He knows that Kuroko's hand was reaching for his phone. He gently pushed Kuroko down. "You don't need to thank me that way Tetsuya." Akashi said. As if he was implying that Kuroko was seducing him a moment ago. Akashi's word made Kuroko blush. The red head smiled. He was somewhat thankful that he have this kind of effect towards Kuroko. Akashi bent down putting his face a few inches away from Kuroko. As if Akashi was going to kiss him.

"Say, Tetsuya, can you tell me something?" Akashi asked.

"What?" Kuroko repeated his reply a moment ago.

"What are you hiding from me?"

A few seconds had already passed but neither of the two gave up. Akashi was still waiting for Kuroko's answer. Kuroko was still not answering the question of Akashi.

It was at this situation, Akashi on top of Kuroko and their faces mere inches away from each other and both of them staring at one another in what people would call as heated and passionate gaze, when Murasakibara and Aomine had found them.

A whistle made them aware of the two person that had just came back from god knows where. The whistle was probably from Aomine. Kuroko had thought.

"Aka-chin, Kuro-chin needs to rest right now. Please don't have sex with him right now." Murasakibara said. He was not embarrassed by the things that he have just said. And Kuroko was somehow surprised by that. Kuroko had thought that the man was the most oblivious and innocent person in the room.

"I should be angry but damn Akashi you move faster than me. How did you manage to melt Kuroko's heart of ice?" Aomine followed up.

(PRESENT...)

The one at fault at this was not Akashi. Well, it was partly the fault of Kuroko but he would never admit to that. So, the cyan haired boy was blaming Akashi's phone. Everything was the phone's fault.

Akashi just chucked. He bent his head and whispered, " I will know what your hiding Tetsuya."

Akashi fixed himself as if it was the most ordinary thing that anyone would do. Akashi arranged the bed and covered Kuroko up to his waist with the blanket. Akashi looked at the two man at the entrance of the door. "How long are you going to stand there?"

The two went inside and situated themselves on the free chairs in the room an in the farthest way as possible. As if the two males were afraid that having a small distance between them and Kuroko would ignite Akashi's jealousy. Murasakibara started eating the snacks that he had brought up. But it was clear that he was curious about what happened. Aomine on the other hand started reading a magazine. Kuroko couldn't tell if it was either a sports magazine or a gravure one. After all he knows Aomine well enough to know that the man only reads sports or gravure magazines.

"Uhmm," Kuroko was about to clear the misunderstanding when suddenly Akashi's phone started ringing. It took the attention away from Kuroko and Kuroko knows that the two males will definitely have the wrong idea now. He was planning a different approach. A completely different one.

Akashi answered the phone without bothering to check the caller id. Akashi did not bothered to say anything. However he can hear that someone was speaking on the on the other line.

Kuroko watched Akashi. He quickly looked away when Akashi turned his gaze on him.

"There's someone at the gate, he was saying that he was sent here to give your clothes."

"Yes, Hyuuga said he will sent someone"

"Is this person named as Kagami taiga?"

"Kagami?" Aomine said. If Aomine was a dog, the people inside the room would have seen his tail wag.

It was another problem for Kuroko. He forgot to warn Hyuuga that Aomine was in the house. Kuroko was not sure on how Kagami will handle this problem. He knows that Kagami still loves Aomine. Even though the two-toned hair guy keeps on acting that he have moved on already.

"Yes. Can I speak to him?" Kuroko asked Akashi. He did not bother to comment on Aomine's reaction upon hearing Kagami's name.

Akashi just nodded and handed him the phone.

For the second time of the day Kuroko is holding Akashi's phone. It was a great chance to erase the number. But Kuroko just pretended that he really doesn't care anymore. Maybe Akashi will put it aside. "Kagami-kun"

He heard Kagami grumbled on the other line. "Yes it's me Kuroko. Before anything else, would you like to say something to me first?"

Kuroko sighed. Kagami really doesn't hold grudges especially when it comes to Kuroko. Kagami's statement just showed how much disappointed and angry Kagami was. "I'm really sorry Kagami-kun. I did not mean to worry you."

Akashi looked at Kuroko in interest. Taking in mind the name of the second person in Kuroko's life. It wouldn't take long for Akashi to know all the details about the two. He have heard the hint of regret at Kuroko's voice. It showed that Kuroko was truly sorry.

"You should have at least left a note." Kagami said. Kuroko knows that Kagami have already accepted his apology. Kuroko knows that Kagami have truly worried about him.

"Yes, I will next time." Kuroko said.

"Next time? There won't be any next time Kuroko."

"Tetsuya, please invite the person to come inside. Say that I have already given my permission." Akashi interrupted them.

Kuroko nodded, "Sei-, I mean Akashi-kun wants to invite you inside."

"Okay, I'm dropping the call now." Kagami said. The call dropped without any goodbye between the two.

Again Akashi was able to gently grab the phone from Kuroko again. Kuroko just shrugged. Acting that he have given already on his actions earlier. When in truth he was just waiting for the perfect opportunity.

Akashi left the room without saying any goodbye. Kuroko did not know if Akashi would come back or not.

A few seconds had passed before he realized something. Again, he have forgotten something. He forgot to warn Kagami about Aomine. And as if on cue, Kagami chose the particular moment to enter the room. Apparently Akashi was the one who showed Kagami around.

"Kuroko!" Kagami exclaimed when he saw Kuroko's face. "What the fuck happened to you? Hyuuga said you've been robbed. Are you sure you've been robbed and was not mistaken as a punching bag?" Kagami said in a joking matter. But Kuroko knows that Kagami was still concerned for his state.

"I've been robbed. Please don't make it a joking matter." Kuroko said. Acting as if he was offended by Kagami's word.

Kagami dropped the bags that he was carrying. "Sorry."

"What did you bring? That looks like a month supply of my clothing Kagami-kun." Kuroko noticed that Kagami was carrying a little too much.

Kagami grinned, "Of course, if you're staying here, I'm also staying here."

"Uhmm, I'm not really sure you will."

"Why?" Kagami pretended that he was hurt by Kuroko's word.

Kuroko pointed at Aomine. The man have been glued at his position ever since the Kagami had entered the room.

Kagami looked at the direction that Kuroko was pointing. And there he saw the person that he wanted to see the least. "Aomine"

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A/N: Sorry, Really I'm so sorry. OMG I want to cry. I'm really sorry everyone. *cries in the corner with the tablet and continues the story* As I whisper to myself on how much I love pain.

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