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Akashi mansion, Tokyo
-Sei, do you really plan to meet up with him?- A firm and displeasing voice called out.
„Yes, today I am going to meet Kuroko at Shimata Paradise as planned. It was such a long time ago, where I had met up with any of my friends after school."
Thinking about a certain purple head and a green haired guy named Midorima, a chuckle escaped his lips.
-I am not approved of it. And you know it.- A strict and unamused voice said in his head.
„At least let me have a little fun for today. I will give you my body for the whole evening."
-The whole evening only?-
„It's more than enough. Deal or not?"
-Sure. Have fun and I will look forward to this evening then.-
After hearing a chuckle of his other self, his shoulders and his head felt a lot more at ease. It's as if someone would have brought a heavy burden from his shoulders away. Still staring at the bathroom mirror a gentle smile was slowly forming on the lips of the red haired teen.
Today he will enjoy his day in another way. Not with shogi matches, not with basketball nor studies, which will strain his brain in the slightest way.
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„I can't believe it Aomine-kun."
„Me either."
The dark and light blue haired teen were staring bewildered at the display screen at the train station. Aomine and Kuroko arrived 12 minutes earlier than expected, but what both of them didn't expect at all was, that the train will be 30 minutes in delay by now. The cause of the delay is because of some unforeseen construction on the rail.
Awesome for Kuroko, due to the fact that he will be in delay tremendously.
Rummaging through his backpack, Kuroko was about to text Akashi, when he starts to notice that his mobile phone was nowhere to be found.
„... Aomine-kun?" Kuroko's monotonious voice turned a little bit in a frustrated one.
„What is it, Tetsu?" Turning his head to Kuroko's direction he sees the smaller teen searching something through his bag. Don't tell me he neglect something...
„I forgot my mobile phone at home. Would you please sprint back to my home and pick it up for me?"
„What the heck do you think I am eh?"
„Aomine-kun, we don't have time to discuss. The earlier the better, so I can text Akashi-kun as fast as possible."
Okay? Now totally confused about what is going on especially what business does Akashi have with the delay of a train? Seeing no logic, Aomine took a huge sprint back to Kuroko's home. After all Aomine is always quick with running laps.
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„Geez Tetsu, how could you forget your phone- especially your phone at home, on such a special day as today?"
„I don't know but thank you very much Aomine-kun."
Taking his light blue mobile phone in his hand, he flips his phone open just to see that it's out of battery.
„What the...?"
„Oh Tetsu, today is just not your day. If Midorima was here, I am sure he would say something about ‚Aquarius will be ranked the lowest' or something like that!"Aomine was laughing loudly, while passengers who walked by were looking at the tanned teen strangely.
„It's not funny at all Aomine-kun. I am going to meet up with Akashi at 2 pm. And it's already 1:37 pm. Not to mention the ride, how long it will also take. I am going to be totally late."
Aomine instantly stops with his laughing and gets serious in a second after hearing Akashi's name.
„Fuck. Why didn't you tell me about that?
„... Oh the train is coming." Ignoring Aomine's question professionally, he turned around, while getting ready to board the train.
„!"
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The train ride was very quiet. Neither Kuroko nor Aomine said anything ever since they entered the train. Both of them seem to be deep in thought. Looks like Aomine didn't expect his best friend and Akashi to meet up after school especially when it doesn't concern school activities. Everything seems to be a little bit odd for the tanned teen. A part of Kuroko felt kind of bad for not informing his best friend...
„I have to get off to the next but one tram stop." Breaking the silence, Aomine continued staring out of the passenger window.
„Oh, I see. You are just going to buy those new basketball shoes?"
„Yeah, a new pair of Jordan's. The commercial sounds auspicious..., what about you?"
„Talking with Akashi-kun about my upcoming tutoring lessons by him and maybe eating?"
„Sounds nice. Well, make sure to take pictures ok?"
„Uh, Aomine-kun if you have forgotten, my mobile phone is out of battery." Having a sudden urge to roll his eyes at Aomine's dumb comments, he professionally brush it off.
„Oh ah yes, but, there is still Akashi's phone, with it you can take pics. Oh- I have to go now. It's already my stop! Have fun then Tetsu!"
„Yeah, bye- Aomine-kun!" Waving a last time at his friend, his gaze shifts back to his lap. There are still 4 more stops until Kuroko's. Feeling nervous again he starts to play with his fingers trying to calm his senses. Hopefully Akashi-kun isn't too mad about me being late...
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Standing at the Mizuho Bank, Kuroko took out the direction paper he printed out at home in advance.
4F, 7-14-10 Roppongi, Minato-ku
Seems like Shimauta restaurant isn't too far away. With quick steps he heads to that location.
From the outside Shimauta Paradise looked very simple and modern. Kuroko was having a good feeling about it, especially since Akashi has recommended it.
Going inside, there were many seats occupied. Still in search for Akashi-kun who is not in sight.
Could it be that Akashi-kun is also late?
Looking at his watch it said that it's already 2:35 pm.
„Hm how strange of Akashi-kun..."
"Excuse me, how can I help you?" A waiter in his mid 20s said politely.
"Uh, I am waiting for a friend. He must be here already. Akashi- Akashi Seijuurou."
"Ah, Akashi-san? Yeah he is here already. Please follow me."
Pale blue eyes cast around the restaurant. Half the seats are already occupied. So this place sure must be popular or something. Kuroko also noticed that most of the waiters were attractive. Not to mention the restaurant itself. Inside it looks more appealing than outside. Seeing the reserved table Kuroko took a seat at a wooden chair, opposite the leather sofa. Akashi seems to be somewhere, since his tea cup is still here.
"I will tell Akashi-san right away that you have arrived." The waiter said with a quick bow and excuses himself.
"Thank you very much."
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Akashi looked stunning, like always. Be it a school uniform or a the basketball jersey. But right now there aren't any words how to describe him. He looked just breathtaking.
He wears a simple white blouse with it an oversized knit cardigan and brown ankle-length cord pants. His hair is combed like it always is.
"I'm really sorry for being late. The train had a delay Akashi-kun."
Feeling really sorry, the powder-bluenette couldn't look up. Strangely Akashi-kun didn't said anything in return. He just stared in silence.
"Have you already eaten anything yet, Kuroko?" Akashi's soft voice erupted.
"?" Looking up I could see Akashi smiling gently at me. My heart suddenly beats rapidly and my face heated up instantly.
"N-No, not yet."
"That's good. You must be really hungry then, so let's order something first and discuss our plans for later."
"Sure." With that said, the red head teen makes his way to the sofa. He sits with his legs crossed while scanning the menu.
Looking at the menu himself, Kuroko could see the price from 2500Y up to 5300Y and he remembered only having taken 2800Y with him. But Akashi was right, he haven't eaten anything yet and to be honest hungry would be an understatement.
"Kuroko how about we order this, and eat it together? Just trying out how it will taste? And if you like it, we can order one more if you want. It will be my treat of course."
"That would be inquiteable, Akashi-kun."
"Don't be modest Kuroko, I invite you out, so I will pay it. And it's been so long since I actually hanged out with friends again, so it's natural for me to spoil you a bit."
Seeing Akashi-kun's face strained, Kuroko just accepted his offer. Preventing further useless arguments which will only leads to an angered red head.
"That's really nice of you, I am very grateful for that."
"You're welcome, so let's order Ishiyaki and Gyudon. Here they serve Gyudon always in combination with Miso soup." Akashi said smiling and closed his menu happily.
"You really like Miso soup Akashi-kun." the pale boy stated more blankly.
Surpised about his statement, Akashi stared at him without blinking, before he nodded shortly afterwards. He looked out of the window like he remembered something important.
"Yes that's true. I like all dishes that have tofu in it. In the past my mom have always liked Miso soup, I took that habit after her."
"I see. Well tofu taste not bad but I prefer tempura over tofu."
"Really? They also have tempura with soba noodles here, wait let's exchange our orders. Waiter!"
The meal came after 15 minutes. Therewhile Akashi has orderes his second cup of earl grey tea. Kuroko just have a glass of water. And the meal looked like always- really palatably. It doesn't often happen that you could see emotions on Kuroko's face. The emotions on his face moreover are hardly to recognize. The smile a little while ago Akashi almost overlooked not to mention the pout when he mentioned that he liked tempura more than tofu.
Kuroko is simply just too cute sometimes. That's why he really enjoyed his company.
"Akashi, can I borrow your phone for a bit?"
"Huh? What for?"
"Just to take a picture of you and the food." The red haired boy warp his pretty face in a confused one.
"But you should also be in the picture, Kuroko."
"hmm let's try out like this." Kuroko suddenly stood up and sits beside Akashi. He took the mobile phone from the red head and flips it open while his left arm is outsretched with the phone.
"Akashi-kun, please smile. 1-2-3" *click*
*click* *click* *click* *click*
"Eh, Kuroko you don't have to take so many pictures..."
Akashi, feeling uncomfortable, starts to adverse his eyes away from the camera lense after the second click. The feeling of not knowing how you should look like or how you look gives him everytime a nervous feeling.
Kuroko is again staring at the red heads face blankly with a face that said mostly 'I don't care'.
"Why? You are really photogenic. But in real you also look good, Akashi-kun."
"..." Speechless for a milisecond. Not expecting the sudden compliment especially from Kuroko, Akashi felt a bit emabarressed. Looks like Kuroko have come back to his senses again too.
"... let's eat before our meal get's cold"
"Yeah, enjoy your meal, Akashi-kun."
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"The meal was very good. Thank you very much Akashi-kun!"
"Yes it was indeed. It was my pleasure."
Right now both teens have just left the restaurant and are in high spirits. They are walking right now alongside the main road.
They halted when Kuroko have seen an ice cream shop. If you look closely enough you would see Kuroko's eyes sparkle by now.
"Akashi-kun, let's buy ice cream!"
"I thought you were full already?"
"There is always room for dessert, come on Akashi-kun." Slowly the red head followed him to the ice cream shop.
Standing in a row, to wait for their turn, Kuroko was the first to start the conversation.
"It's a known fact that I like vanilla. But I haven't have seen you eat or drink anything sweet before."
Staring at the powder blue haired teen. Akashi shakes his head softly.
"It's not like I don't like sweet. It don't happen often that I eat sweets. I do of course eat sweets now and then, when I am with Murasakibara."
"I see."
Kuroko have observed Akashi closely. He didn't blush much to his dilemma. Seeing the red hue on the soft fair skin of the red haired, let him have a fluttering feeling. The rest of the day Akashi would send him charming smile or sweet smiles, which have the same effect on Kuroko nontheless. The light brown color stain on Akashi-kun's blouse have it been there the whole time?
"Kuroko is everything okay? It's your turn with your order."
Akashi's soft voice brought him back to reality and he looks back at the iceman.
"I would like to have a scoop of vanilla, please."
"Here you go."
"Thank you, Sir."
So in the end Kuroko would end up with his lovely vanilla ice cream and Akashi with a milkshake.
While Kuroko eats his ice cream in small portion he was peering at Akashi- unnoticed. It's kind of hot how Akashi slowly sucks on that straw. It brings Kuroko unwanted thoughts and he could feel himself blushing again.
"Kuroko you want a taste?"
"Huh? No, It's yours."
"Come on, I have seen you looking at the milkshake "
"..."
"Here."
The way he offers the straw so innocently it must be a sin. Doesn't Akashi know that it would be an indirect kiss if he would suck on it?
Seeing Akashi having no intention in taking his milkshake back, Kuroko tried a sip.
"Mhm, taste good."
"Yeah I know. This flavour is called 'Cookie'"
Taking the straw back to his mouth, Akashi continued to suck his milkshake as if nothing happened.
"Next week on Tuesday after basketball practice, we will start the tutoring."
Kuroko being irritated hearing Akashi bringing the tutoring topic up, take a side glance at the pretty red head.
"Sure. At my or your house Akashi-kun?"
"Hm, it's not important. I think your house is more closer to the school than mine." Smiling Akashi puts a paper into Kuroko's hand.
"If anything occurs we can still study at my place too. On that paper I have written my home address just in case."
Akashi Seijuurou
4, Himonya,Minato-ku
Tokyo
"Huh? You live in Minato-ku? That's not far from here Akashi-kun."
Surprised for a second time, Kuroko stared disbelievingly at Akashi.
"That's right. Therefore I have a long way to school. Judging by your face right now, I can absolutely assure you that it's not great after all."
"Hm, also true."
„At the next crossroad, I get picked up. It was really fun hanging out with you."
Hearing that makes Kuroko really happy. Smiling he only nodded.
„I also have fun, so see you on Monday. And please send me the pictures of today."
„Yes, I will. Bye Kuroko."
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-you surely took your time, don't make it harder for me than it already is, Sei.-
„What are you talking about? We only went eating."
-Sometimes you are really dense. It's so obvious that he tries to win you over-
„Can you just leave me alone please? I want to have a stress-free bath at least."
Angrily he shuts the mirror closed after putting is toothbrush in the cabinet.
For the first time in his life he had a glimpse of his second personality. There was a image of himself in the mirror, with a person who looks exactly like him right behind him. They shared the same facial features and hair, with the exception of the eyes. They are a glowing yellow. Not an intense crimson like his mother or himself. They are yellow with an orange tint like his father. Shocked about the stranger he turned around, to see that noone was behind him. Staring back at the bathroom mirror, he could see that person smirking.
While Akashi is undressed and ready for the bath, that other Akashi still was in full clothes, with an expected gaze directed at the red head.
-I already told you that I do not like Tetsuya.-
With that said, he could see in the mirror how his other self wraps his arms affectionately around his shoulder.
-It's time for the deal, my dearly Seijuurou...-
In the evening, Akashi didn't send Kuroko the promised pictures.
In the evening, Akashi didn't have any pictures of todays event in his mobile phone anymore.
In the evening, Akashi slept really tight for the first time.
But a deal is a deal.
A/n: Thank you very much for keep reading this story. It's very touching though!
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