Disclaimer: I do not own Kuroko no Basuke

Rating: K+

Dear Diary-kun,

Aomine-kun gave Nigou back to me. I was worried I'd lost him forever after I was sent to the clinic. Now, I have Kise-kun, Midorima-kun, Murasakibara-kun, Aomine-kun, and Nigou as playmates during recess and playtime. Even though my friends fight a lot, they are really fun to be with. Lately I noticed my seatmate, Akashi-kun, looking at me… We'd talk a little in class but when it was recess, he would ignore me. It's strange…I don't know if I did something wrong for him to ignore me…

xoxo

"Tetsu, put your arms out like this when I throw the ball at you okay?"

It was recess once again. Kise, Aomine, Midorima and Murasakibara played rock-paper-scissors on who gets to play with Kuroko today. Kuroko played with Nigou's paws while they play. Aomine came out as the victor, much to the other's dismay. Aomine held Kuroko by the hand and ran towards the sand box. Having no room for argument since their beloved playmate was gone, Kise and Midorima played on the swings while Murasakibara munched on his snacks near the mini-garden as usual. Aomine was very excited to teach Kuroko how to play catch with his basketball.

"You mean like this?" Kuroko held out his little arms after putting Nigou on his head. Aomine gave him a thumbs-up.

"Good! Alright, here I go!" Aomine threw the ball at Kuroko who successfully caught it. Kuroko's eyes went wide. He looked at Aomine with a small on his face, feeling very proud that he had caught it with ease.

"Woah! Nice job Tetsu!" Aomine cheered. "Alright, now throw it back to me!"

"Okay…" Kuroko threw the ball back at Aomine. Strangely, when Kuroko threw the ball, it was if the ball had vanished in thin air. Aomine couldn't see the ball and it flew right past him. The ball rolled towards the bushes near the mini-garden.

"Huh? Where?! What?! Eeeeeeeh?" Aomine scratched his head in confusion. He is completely dumbfounded. 'What just happened? Tetsu was throwing the ball and then…'

Kuroko was surprised that Aomine could not catch the ball. His friend was scratching his head and looking around. Kuroko just passed the ball straight towards Aomine so it was impossible for him to miss. Or at least that's what he thought he did. The ball actually flew in a curved trajectory and flew right into the bushes.

"I don't know what you did Tetsu, but you have to get the ball back." Aomine said as he crossed his arms. "I'll wait for you by the sandbox."

"Aren't you going to help me look, Aomine-kun?" Kuroko asked. He looked at his friend expectantly, staring at him with his sky blue orbs. Aomine stared back at him for awhile and got self-conscious. He felt his face heat up a bit.

"A-ah… tsk…fine then, I'll help you. Jeez Tetsu, can't you just call me by my name? It's not that hard you know!" Aomine blurted out as he bashfully scratched his cheek.

"I'm fine with calling you Aomine-kun…" Kuroko answered as they both walked towards the bushes. Aomine just huffed and crossed his arms as they walked. He wanted to be called by his first name since they're already best friends and all. Kuroko wanted to be polite so he was stuck calling his friend that way.

They searched high and low for the ball. Kuroko separated from his friend to search for it around the jungle gym. Aomine still looked around the mini-garden.

Suddenly, while Kuroko was looking around the jungle gym, he was pushed by a silver haired boy. Kuroko fell face first on the ground with Nigou flying not far from him. Kuroko shakily stood up as he met with the person who pushed him. He recognized the familiar silver-headed boy. 'He's…the one who bullied Kise-kun…Haizaki-kun…'

"Whoops, did I push you?" the silver haired boy said in a mocking tone. Kuroko narrowed his eyes. He slowly walked towards Nigou and dusted him off.

"What? Cat got your tongue, missy?" the boy asked as he stepped closer to him. Kuroko just held Nigou close to him and maintained his dead panned expression. Honestly, he was scared. He didn't want to fight and surely he didn't want to get hurt. But he had to defend himself somehow.

"It's not nice to push others." Kuroko said in a plain voice. "And I'm not a girl either."

"Oh? You look like a girl and I bet you cry like one too." Haizaki smiled menacingly. Kuroko stood in place. He wasn't going to cry in front of the bully, he had to be brave! He bit his lip as Haizaki moved closer to him. Kuroko wished that his friends would save him from this. He hugged his beloved Nigou, trying to protect him. He closed his eyes, preparing himself for what Haizaki will do.

"Hold it right there." A sly voice commanded. Haizaki looked behind him. There on top of the Jungle gym, heterochromatic eyes gave a piercing glare. The boy had red hair and was holding a pair of scissors on his hand. "As the king of the jungle gym, I order you to step away from him."

"I don't have to listen to a shorty like you." Haizaki said with a smirk. Little did he know, the red head hated to be called short. He gritted his teeth and gave a very sinister smile.

"It looks like someone wants to be poked with scissors so early in recess." The red head said as he held the scissors to his face. His eyes glinted with hidden rage at the insult given to him. "I'll make sure you'll never call me that again."

Haizaki felt a sudden chill down his spine as he saw the red head's intense glare. He suddenly felt his life was in danger. Kuroko slowly opened his eyes. He wondered if the bully left him and Nigou alone already. He was surprised to see Haizaki shaking in place.

"Ano…are you okay?" Kuroko asked as he stepped closer to him. Out of nowhere, a pair of scissors pierced the ground beside Haizaki. Kuroko was surprised to see that happening and suddenly lost his balance. He fell butt-first on the ground. Haizaki shrieked in fear. It was a good thing he dodged the scissors early.

"Tsk…I missed." The red head said as he sat on top of the jungle gym with a huge grin. Haizaki was tearing up while Kuroko was still processing on what just happened.

"M-M-Monster!" Haizaki shrieked as he ran towards the classroom. Akashi laughed as he saw Haizaki run. 'Yes, run like the mouse you are! That'll teach you to watch what you say around me.'

Kuroko stood up and dusted his clothes. He looked around for his beloved dog plush and placed him on top of his head once again.

"Oh? You're still here?" the boy asked as he looked at Kuroko. Kuroko looked up and saw his seatmate jump down from the jungle gym and landing in one knee. Kuroko thought that looked very cool. The red head took awhile to stand-up and he flicked the dust off his shoulders.

"Thank you very much." Kuroko said as he bowed. The red head smiled at him and wagged his finger.

"Tsk, tsk. I did nothing to help you. That boy was causing trouble around my spot." He said as he looked at Kuroko from top to bottom. "And what brings you here, Tetsuya?" he asked as he circled around him.

"How'd you know my name?" Kuroko asked. He felt very uncomfortable being surveyed by his red headed seatmate.

"I just know. Do you know who I am?" the red head asked as he crossed his arms.

"It's Akashi-kun." Kuroko answered confidently. The red head gave a light chuckle.

"Well, aren't you attentive. That is correct. My full name is Akashi Seijuuro." Akashi said proudly.

"Ah then, Akashi-kun, have you seen an orange ball around here?" Kuroko asked as he looked around the jungle gym.

"You mean this ball?" Akashi pulled out an orange ball from under the lady-bug jungle gym. Kuroko looked at the ball Akashi held in his hands and nodded. The sides of Akashi's lips tilted into a smirk.

"Well, since I saved you and I have found the thing you are looking for, you have to do something for me." Akashi said as he bounced the orange ball.

"What is it?" Kuroko asked, a bit disappointed that he couldn't get the ball back so easily.

"You'll be my servant for the day." Akashi told him. Kuroko's head tilted to the side along with Nigou. He has no idea what that meant.

"Servant? What's that?" Kuroko asked innocently. Akashi laughed loudly at his answer.

"You're funny. It just means that you have to do as I say for today since you owe me." Akashi said with a grin. 'This is going to be fun.'

"I see. Then, will I get the ball back if I did?" Kuroko asked cautiously. He felt a slight chill behind his back a few seconds ago. 'I have a bad feeling about this…'

"Of course. I'll give it back to you at the end of the day." Akashi said as he held the ball. "First, you must call me by my first name. That is my first order."

Kuroko felt torn between his solid code of courtesy and his obligation to follow what Akashi says to get the ball. 'If I must…Aomine-kun loves his basketball…I need to get his ball back! I won't let him down…'

"Okay then, Sei…juuro…" Kuroko answered, his eyes looking at the ground. He felt a bit embarrassed to say Akashi's first name. It was his first time not using any suffixes. Akashi was pleased to hear his name slip through the blunette's lips.

"Excellent. Now you'll have to follow me until recess is over and you will be partner in every seatwork we will have in class. If you'll oppose me, you'll never see this ball again." Akashi instructed as he placed his scissors against the basketball. Kuroko felt a sweat drop from his face. 'This will be harder than I thought…'

"Oi, Tetsu have you seen my ball yet?" Aomine shouted as he ran towards the pair. He stopped short when he saw Akashi holding his basketball.

"Huwaaaah! Oi, psycho Akashi! Give me back my ball! Don't put it so close to your scissors!" Aomine shouted as he pointed at him. Akashi gave him a chilling glare.

"Oh? Is this yours Daiki? Let me borrow it for awhile." Akashi said in a menacing tone as he rubbed the side of the ball with the sharp end of his scissors. Aomine shook in place, worried that his ball might be deflated at anytime. Kuroko noticed his friend's distress and tried to intervene.

"Akashi-k…I mean…Sei…juuro-kun, please don't do that to Aomine-kun's ball." He said in a plain voice. He tried to say it in a more pleading manner but it just came out as a very monotone one. Akashi looked at Kuroko and placed his scissors away from the ball.

"I'll spare this ball for now. Daiki, why don't you call the others? I'll have something to say before recess ends." Akashi commanded. Aomine gritted his teeth. He dislikes taking orders from Akashi, but he has to do what he says since his ball might be in danger. Kuroko didn't know what Akashi meant. 'Others….?'

"Oi Tetsu, keep an eye on my ball okay? I'll be right back." Aomine ran towards the sandbox. Kuroko just nodded and looked at Akashi in a dead pan stare. He wondered why most of his playmates are scared of him. Sure, his eyes were different and he has sharp scissors with him…well…that might be the reason. Kuroko didn't feel that scared of him anymore though. He felt that Akashi just wanted someone to play with since he noticed the red head was often alone during recess.

As Kuroko was deep in his thoughts, Aomine dragged Kise and Midorima towards the jungle gym. Murasakibara walked with him, sucking on a huge purple lollipop.

"Stop pulling me Aominecchi! I want to play on the swings more! It's bad enough that you got Kurokocchi!" Kise complained as Aomine let go of his uniform.

"Why did you have to pull us over here, Ahomine?" Midorima said in an irritated tone as he held on to his black kitty plush.

"Stop complaining will 'ya?! Akashi said to bring you guys here or he'll pop my ball! And why do you keep on holding on to weird toys Midorima? How old are you?!" Aomine ranted. He is very frustrated right now since he didn't get to play that much with his beloved basketball.

"What do you care about my lucky items?" Midorima answered angrily. They both held a glaring contest as Kise ran towards Kuroko, hugging him tightly.

"Kurokocchi! I missed yooooou!" Kise said cheerily as he rubbed his face against Kuroko's cheek. Kuroko still wasn't used to his personal space being invaded. "Please let go of me, Kise-kun…I can't breathe…"

"Aka-chin, what's up?" Murasakibara asked as he licked his lollipop. Akashi climbed up the jungle gym and stomped his feet on top of it. The 5 children stopped what they were doing and looked at him.

"Good. Now listen up, we have a new member in our group. I believe you all know Tetsuya?" Akashi said as he looked at the bluenette who was still being hugged by Kise. Akashi twitched at the sight of them.

"Ryouta, let go of my servant for the day." He commanded. Kise shakily released Kuroko and hid behind him. Kuroko sighed in relief.

"Aka-chin, don't tell me you want Kuro-chin to help you rule the playground…?" Murasakibara asked in a bored tone.

"Atsushi, I'm not yet finished. But it's as you've said, I want to rule the playground. I was born for this great purpose: to rule the playground and then, rule the world." Akashi declared with a huge smirk. Aomine and Midorima sighed. 'It's the same crazy "Rule the World" speech all over again…'

"And maybe I'll make Tetsuya my wife." Akashi told them with a huge grin.

"Wait, wait, wait! No freaking way! You can't make Tetsu your wife!" Aomine argued. "Why the heck would you want that? I wished for that first!" he shouted. He ran beside Kuroko and held his hand.

"Eeeeeh?! But Kurokocchi made friends with me first! I wanna marry Kurokocchi first!" Kise complained as he hugged Kuroko from behind.

"Nonsense! Akapi, you're plans are nonsense! Oha-Asa said that your star signs are incompatible! Even though my star sign is also incompatible with Kuroko's, I will still have a better relationship with Kuroko!" Midorima proclaimed as he held his black kitty plush and held Kuroko's other arm. Even though Kuroko felt loved by his playmates, he still wanted to keep his personal space.

"Mido-chin, you said Aka-chin's name wrong…" Murasakibara said as he scratched his head. "Aka-chin, that sounds unfair…I want Kuro-chin to be my wife too 'cause he's a marshmallow."

Akashi twitched at watching his playmates flock over his new person of interest. He knew Kuroko was special and he wanted him to himself. He couldn't describe the feeling he felt when he saw his 'underlings' flock towards Kuroko.

"As the King of the Jungle gym, I order you to get away from Tetsuya! You should learn your own place, insects!" Akashi roared. Just then, male a teacher walked towards them, wearing glasses.

"Akashi-kun, I heard you have scissors with you. How many times do I have to tell you that those are dangerous!" the bespectacled teacher scolded. Akashi hid the scissors behind his back.

"What scissors, Hyuuga-sensei?" He asked innocently. The teacher named Hyuuga attempted to grab the scissors away from him, but Akashi was fast enough to jump down from the jungle gym.

"Akashi! Come back here! Give me those scissors this instant or I'll put you in the corner of shame!" Hyuuga shouted as he chased the red head around the playground.

xoxo

Diary-kun, a lot has happened today. Akashi-kun is a scary person…but he can be nice. I'm thankful that he saved me from Haizaki-kun but Akashi-kun is one weird person. I got the ball back in the end. It was weird calling Akashi-kun by his first name. I don't enjoy being a servant...

Anyway, I feel much loved in Kindergarten and I am thankful for it…even though sometimes I feel crushed by my friends. I know Nigou is happy to go to school with me too. I hope I get to make more friends in the future.

Kuroko Tetsuya

A/N: This chapter is long...I wanted to dig into Akashi personality as a kid more. I thought he would be a manipulative brat who strikes fear to everyone in the playground. Hyuuga came in just in time I think. The next chapter would be about Kuroko's 5th birthday in Teikou Kindergarten. As usual, your reviews are much welcomed...I'll love you for it, really! :D