Hey guys! Are you all excited for KnB season two?! I decided to post my chapter early to celebrate! So here you go, chapter four~!
The rights belong to Tadatoshi Fujimaki.
Chapter Four, The Locker Room Threat.
The alarm went off, waking the two sleeping occupants. Akashi sat up, he looked over at the bed in the left side of the room, much to his surprise, his roommate, Kuroko Tetsuya was still in bed. Every morning for the three days that Akashi's been to Teiko has been the same so far, Akashi would wake up to Kuroko rushing into the bathroom disappearing from sight, he would then take a long shower and stay in there for another few minutes then come out as if it was entirely normal. So it did surprise Akashi that he was still in bed, but it only took a minute for Akashi to realize why it was that Kuroko didn't want to be seen.
'Tetsuya, that is the worst bedhead I have ever seen.' Akashi said, looking at the tousled mess sitting on top of what must have been Kuroko's head.
Kuroko rubbed his bleary eyes, as he mumbled to Akashi. 'Yes, I've been told that I look like I spent all night trying to cosplay as some sort of anime character, but fell asleep in the process.'
'I see... alright then... I'm going to go shower.' As he got up to leave he felt Kuroko's eyes burning into the back of his head. He's gotten use to the Kuroko staring at him all the time, but it still kind of unnerved him, but only a little.
Grabbing his clothing, he went into the bathroom and stepped into the shower, thinking about his last few days at Teiko as he turned the shower on. He had gotten to school three days prior to school starting, but the last three days had been a blur, after unpacking the rest of his clothing he spent the rest of his days reading and getting use to Kuroko staring at him. The first day they met, Kuroko had watched him as they spoke, making Akashi nervous, but over the last few days it seems to have gotten worse. Every time Akashi looked over at the smaller boy, he was staring at him so intently that Akashi got the impression he was watching him for quite sometime. It didn't exactly "bother" him so to say, it just unnerved him. He felt like he was undergoing some sort of test, and he didn't know how to pass.
A knock on the door disrupted his thoughts. 'Akashi-kun, Are you almost done?' Kuroko's voice asked through the door. 'I don't want to be late.'
Akashi slipped out of the shower as he answered . 'Sorry, I spaced out.'
As he pulled his clothes on, Kuroko knocked again. 'Are you dressed? Can I come in?'
Akashi finished pulling his pants up before answering. 'Alright, you can come in now.'
Kuroko walked in, his bedhead looking (if possible) worse then before. 'Thanks Akashi-kun, I just don't want to be late...' His eyes slid slowly up from Akashi's bare-feet, up to his legs where he was about to button up his pants, lingering on his bare chest, finally settling on his watchful eyes. 'Sorry... I guess I should have waited...' He said, his eyes trained on Akashi. He couldn't help but stare, Akashi looked so... seductive.
'It doesn't really 's not like I'm naked.' Akashi glanced at him, before turning around to brush his teeth.
A small blush appeared on his blank face as his eyes slid down his back. Not saying anything, he went up beside Akashi to brush his teeth as well.
'So... would you like me to walk you to your first class?' Kuroko asked.
They had gotten their schedules the previous day, reading them over together they figured out they were in a more than half of the same classes. But Akashi was alone for his first class.
'No, it's quite alright, I think I'll manage.' He said as he spit the toothpaste out of his mouth.
'Alright, if you think so...' Kuroko put his toothbrush down and headed towards the shower. 'But if you wait for me, I can at least point you in the right direction.' He glanced at Akashi, waiting for his answer.
'Fine, if you think you have to.' He sighed as he walked out of the room.
Kuroko smiled as he stepped into the shower, Akashi really was cute.
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Following Kuroko's directions, Akashi found his first class with little issue. He walked into the room. Sitting down, he looked at the clock, noticing he was quite early.
He had just started pulling his books out of his bag, when he heard a sound behind him. He glanced over his shoulder to see a young man with dark green hair that parted to the left and stopped just above his eyes, his eyes were light green with thick bottom lashes. He wore black-framed glasses with the frames stopping at the top. He wore a scowl and seemed to be angry, but Akashi had a feeling that he always looked that way.
The sound that Akashi had heard turned out to be the other boy clicking his tongue impatiently. Sighing, Akashi brought his attention back to his desk. As he opened his book, the clicking sound got louder. Akashi rubbed his temples quietly, trying to calm himself so he didn't snap at the boy, he wasn't really doing anything wrong.
'You wouldn't happen to be Akashi Seijuro, would you?' Asked the green-haired boy behind him.
Akashi turned to look at the boy behind him and answered. 'Prehaps, why would you like to know?' He asked, observing the other boy.
'I am Midroima Shintaro, I'm a Cancer, born on July seventh, my blood type is B. And Cancer's in the fourth spot today, unfortunately.' He said, pushing his glasses up in distaste.
Akashi was silent, why the hell did he give him so much information? 'I see... Well, I am Akashi Seijuro. But why do you want to know? And how did you know I was?' He asked, feeling curious, it's not everyday that someone comes up to you and starts giving you all their information, useless or otherwise.
'What's your sign?' He asked abruptly, not answering him, again.
Akashi was even more confused now, isn't that something stupid boys said when they were trying to pick up girls? 'Um... Sagittarius. And if you don't mind me asking, why does that matter?'
Midorima gasped as if he just said something horrible. 'That's what I feared, you might want to prepare yourself, because... I hate to be the one to tell you but... your horoscope predicts... bad luck all day long!' He said in a hushed whisper, but his voice raised as he finished. He looked around as if to make sure no one was listening in.
Akashi stared at him, at a loss for words. Was this guy actually worried, or was he just playing Akashi for an idiot? 'I see... are you making fun of me?' He glared at him, waiting to hear the answer.
'This is no time for fun! Do you not understand that you are in danger?! He shouted. 'Do at least have you lucky item?'
'Okay... ' Akashi didn't know what to say, how do you talk to someone who is obviously insane? 'Listen... I don't really understand what you mean... but you seem upset. So why don't you calm down and try to explain again? You said I'm in danger?' He spoke slowly and calmly, a little worried that the other boy would start yelling again.
The green-haired youth took a few calming breaths. 'I was checking the horoscopes this morning as I always do, and Sagittarius is destined to have horrible luck today. So I was wondering if you had your lucky item, so you can counteract it.' He stared at him, willing him to say yes.
'Um... no...' Akashi looked away trying not to laugh, or scream, he couldn't decide which he wanted to do more.
He sighed as if Akashi made a grave mistake. 'Well, that's alright...' He started rummaging through his bag. 'I was keeping this for a friend but...' He pulled out a stuffed turtle and set it on Akashi's desk. 'I think he'll be fine... If not, I have an extra one in my room.' He nodded as if just did Akashi a favour.
Akashi stared at the toy in front of him. It then dawned on him that the other boy was trying to be nice and help him out. 'Thank you, Shintaro... I'll take good care of it...' He smiled weakly.
'Good, I don't know why, but I get a good impression from you, so don't disappoint me.' He gave a Akashi a hard look, then tried something that must have been a smile, it came out more like a smirk though. Suddenly, Akashi liked this boy just a little bit more.
'Shintaro, Would you perhaps be this Midorima-chii that Ryouta mentioned?' He asked, watching the green-haired boy's scowl get more pronounced.
'Yes, unfortunately, I am. Putting it nicely, Kise is the most obnoxious person on the planet... well, except for Takao, but he's more like a monkey then a human... or Momoi... but she doesn't really count as a person...' He trailed off, obviously trying to decide who was worse.
'Who's Momoi?' He asked curious, why didn't she count as human?
'Oh, you don't want to know. Hopefully you won't have to meet her, all you need to know is that she's on the student council.' Midorima shook his head sadly. 'I would never have let her on if I had a say, but no, I'm not on the council, so what I want doesn't matter!'
Akashi nodded, hiding his smile. 'So, Who's Takao?'
Midorima didn't get time to answer before the door slammed open. 'Shin-chan! You said you would wait for me! But you weren't there and I couldn't get the bathroom door opened! So Kasamatsu-senpai had to come save me!' He said, breathing heavily.
Midorima fixed his glasses. 'First of all, I never said I would wait for you. I also don't see why the bathroom door being locked in your room, I'd like to add, is my fault.' He looked away pointedly.
The black-haired boy stared at Midorima for a minute, before answering. 'I didn't lock myself in, if that's what you're saying! Kasamatsu-senpai said there was a chair with a dozen books on top of it propped against the door, and he also said he let you in on his way out.' He glared at the taller boy, waiting for the reply.
'Ah, I see what happened, it was all Kasamatsu's fault.' Midorima nodded to himself. 'Glad we figured that one out.'
Takao opened his mouth repeatedly but just ended up closing it again.
Akashi, meanwhile, was laughing quietly into his hand, amused by the scene playing out in front of him. Hearing the sound the black-haired boy looked over and saw Akashi.
'Hey! Are you laughing at me?!' His eyes narrowed at the red-haired boy.
Akashi cleared his throat. 'Yes, actually, I am. See, I just met Shintaro and I'm sorry to say I believe you and that Shintaro really did lock you in. But you seem like good friends, so I'm sure this will blow over.'
A huge smile spread across the black-haired boy's face. 'Me and Shin-chan are good friends, you could even say best friends! Heck, we're practically lovers!' He turned to Midorima, his face hopeful.
Midorima ignored Takao. Looking at Akashi, he said. 'Takao is hardly my friend, more like an obnoxious leech.'
'Sorry, I'm Takao Kazunari, it's nice to meet you.' Takao said, ignoring Midorima's comment.
Akashi nodded, answering. 'Akashi Seijuro.' He stared at the other boy.
He was about as tall as Akashi, he had black hair that he stroked backwards, a few strands hanging limply in front of his face. His silvery-blue eyes were narrow and observant and he was wearing a wide smile.
Takao nodded happily, sitting down next to Midorima, he said to Akashi. 'I'm glad you and Shin-chan are friends, he's really lonely.'
'Takao, you can be quiet now, unless you want me to cut your tongue off.' Before Takao could answer the teacher walked in, apologized for being late and class started.
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On his way to lunch Kuroko ran to catch up with Akashi. 'How was your classes, Akashi-kun? Did you meet anyone new?' Kuroko asked, sounding tired.
'Fine, and yes I did, his name was Shintaro. He was... interesting. So was his friend, Kazunari. Shintaro was in most of my classes, so we had time to talk, he told me you two were... "acquaintances." Oh yeah, and apparently I'm going to have horrible luck today, so he gave me this.' He held up the stuffed turtle. 'You were in some of the others. So I'm sure you saw him talking to me. Besides the parts that I was in, how was your morning?'
Kuroko nodded, 'Well, Aomine-kun was in one of them and so was Kise-kun, and a few others from middle school, so I had time to catch up, it was fun. And I'm glad you made friends with Midorima-kun, even though he doesn't really like me, he's not that bad, just a little off-putting.'
They walked into the lunchroom. After getting their food, Akashi saw Kuroko staring at the table that Aomine, Kise and a very tall boy Akashi didn't know were sitting at. 'You go sit with your friends, don't worry about me.' Akashi said to him.
'No, it's fine, It would be rude...' He said, tearing his eyes off the table where Kise was frantically trying to get Kuroko's attention.
Akashi shook his head, 'I'll sit over there, if you don't sit with them they'll come bug you anyways. Besides, I'm sure you've been sitting with them since middle school.' He patted Kuroko's shoulder as he walked away to go sit at the other table.
Kuroko looked over at the three boys sitting together waiting for him, he then turned his attention to the boy sitting alone. 'I guess the others will be fine without me for a while.' He walked up to Akashi's table and sat down.
'Tetsuya, what are you doing here? I thought you were sitting with your friends.' Akashi asked, confused.
'I am sitting with my friend.' He said firmly.
Akashi stared at him, an embarrassed smile pulling at his face. 'Whatever, it's your decision.' They ate, talking about school, and their next class when Kise ran over.
'Kuroko-chii~! You aren't sitting with us?!'
'No.' He said blankly.
'Why? Is it because you don't like us anymore?' Kise started to pout.
'I'm sitting with Akashi-kun. That's all.' He answered, not even looking up.
'Oh... I know! Then we'll just have to come sit with you! Come on, Aomine-chii~! Come on, Murasakibara-chii~!' He sat down next to Kuroko. Chatting animatedly until Aomine and the other boy finally made it over.
'Mine-chin... Kuro-chin gets to sit where he wants, why can't I sit with Muro-chin?' The very tall boy was saying as they walked over.
'No Murasakibara, we're going to sit with our friends, so stop yer whining.' Aomine replied. 'Besides, Himuro's sitting with his friends.'
'But he invited me...' He whined, dragging out the last word to emphasize his point.
'No.' Aomine said firmly.
'Ooh, stop bickering! Just sit down, Murasakibara-chii, you sit next to me. Aomine-chii, you sit next to Akashi.' Kise ordered.
They both sat without complaint. The taller one set down his tray, full to the brim with food. He then looked around and sighed.
'What's wrong, Murasakibara-kun?' Kuroko asked, noticing him looking around.
'Well, Muro-chin promised to bring me more food, but he's not here yet...' He stuck out his bottom lip.
Akashi looked at the full tray in front of the taller boy. 'Did he?' He waited until he saw the bigger boy nod, before pushing his own tray forward. 'Then you can have mine.'
His eyes widened as he looked down at the full tray of food now in front of him. 'Really...? Are you sure...? Nobody ever shares with me... well, except for Muro-chin...'
'Well, we aren't really sharing, I'm giving it to you. And I want something in return.' Akashi replied, pushing the tray closer,
'Okay... what do you want? I'll give you anything.' The giant answered.
'All I want for now is... your name, it's quite awkward to be talking to a nameless man, don't you agree?'
Murasakibara thought for a moment before nodding, 'I can do that. I'm Murasakibara Atsushi, I'm in my first year and... I like to eat food, lots of food.' He nodded again. 'Anything else?'
Akashi shook his head. 'No, that's fine, I'm Akashi Seijuro, I also will be starting my first year, and I'm sharing a room with Tetsuya, which is how we met.'
'Oh... But why did you give me your food?' He asked, gazing down at the food, as if he was worried Akashi would take it back.
'Well, you're obviously hungry, and you're much bigger then I am, so you obviously have to eat more then I do. Also, I'm not hungry and you are, it's a waste to eat it if I don't even want it.' He said in a matter-of-fact sort of way.
'Really? Okay, Thanks, Aka-chin.' Murasakibara started eating his two trays of food happily.
'Aka-chin?' Akashi said, confused.
'That's how Murasakibara-kun shows respect. It means he likes you, Akashi-kun.' Kuroko said, giving Akashi one of his rare smiles.
'Really?' Akashi watched Murasakbara nod. 'Then I'm honoured, thank you Atsushi.'
Murasakibara nodded happily. 'You're welcome Aka-chin.' He glanced over to see shocked faces around the table. 'What's wrong...?' He asked, confused
'You trusted him... so... quickly!' Kise said, amazed.
'Yeah, don't start likin' someone just 'cause they gave you food. You don't know anythin' 'bout this guy!' Aomine added.
'But he's nice... he gave me food and I'm hungry... because you wouldn't let me see Muro-chin!' He glared at Aomine, daring him to say anything else.
Akashi noted that it was quite a threatening notion, Murasakibara was almost seven feet tall, with shoulder length purple hair. He had tired looking purple eyes, that were lowered in an angry glare, he also gave off the impression of a foul temper.
'Okay, okay. Sorry, just calm down...' Aomine said, putting his hands up in a act of surrender.
'Atsushi~! I brought your food!' A boy with slick black hair said, walking over to the table. 'Sorry it took so long, I hope you aren't mad... Oh... you already have two trays...' He said, noticing the second tray.
'Aka-chin gave me his food.' He pointed at Akashi.
'Oh, did he now? The other boy asked, looking down at Akashi, something resembling irritation flickering in his eye.
He was taller then Akashi by a few inches, with silky black hair that fell on his handsome face, covering his left eye, he had a beauty mark under his unveiled right eye which was grey-blue in colour.
Akashi considered his options, this guy was obviously under the impression that Akashi was flirting with Atsushi, and he wasn't happy about it.
'Well, you see, Atsushi was obviously hungry... and I knew you were probably trying your hardest to get here quickly, but meanwhile he was complaining, and I didn't want him to be upset with you when you got here.' He waited to see if he would buy it.
'Is that true, Atsushi? Was I taking too long?' Himuro waited until Murasakibara said yes before continuing. 'Sorry Atsushi, I tried to come sooner but Taiga wouldn't let me leave. Forgive me?'
'Okay... but only if you bring me an extra dessert tonight...' He looked at him from under his bangs. 'Deal?'
'Whatever you want, sweetie.' He said, smiling kindly. He then turned towards Akashi. 'I'm sorry for my rudeness earlier. I'm Himuro Tatsuya. And thank you for feeding my poor starving Atsushi.'
'I'm Akashi Seijuro. And don't worry about it, I wasn't hungry anyways and he was, besides, look at him. He obviously needs it more then I do.' He said, nodding towards the giant in front of him.
'It's true... Atsushi does eat a lot... it annoys most people, but I understand. And that's why I'm Atsushi's lover, and not them.' He said smugly.
'That's true, lucky you, I bet people hate you now. And I'd love to continue this conversation, but I have to go get ready for class. Bye Tetsuya, everyone.' He got up, nodded to Himuro and walked down the aisle, towards the door.
Aomine and Kise watched him leave in shock, Murasakibara never trusts someone so easily.
'Isn't Akashi-kun interesting?' Kuroko asked his two surprised friends.
'He really is something... isn't he?' Kise replied.
'He told me he became friends with Midorima-kun.' Kuroko told everyone.
Kise turned around so fast that he smacked his tray right to the floor and Murasakibara dropped the food that he was eating.
'Mido-chin? Are you sure?' Murasakibara asked.
'Yeah, maybe you misheard him, Kuroko-chii.' Kise said gently.
'What would I have heard instead of Shintaro?' When he didn't get an answer, he went on. 'And besides, I know he said Midorima-kun, because he also mentioned Takao-kun. And I mean really, how many friends does that guy have?' He asked, standing up.
'Aka-chin really is special...?' Murasakibara said, putting his arm around Himuro and kissing him on the head. 'Bye Muro-chin, remember, extra dessert.' He smiled as the other boy nodded and said good bye.
They all left talking about Midorima and Akashi, not realizing Aomine wasn't saying anything at all.
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Akashi was in the locker room waiting for gym to start when Kuroko got there. Nodding to Sakurai who was in front of his own locker, Kuroko walked by him and up to Akashi, 'Why did you leave so fast? We could have walked together.' He said, sounding breathless.
'I'm not all that comfortable talking to people, and I didn't want to talk anymore so I left.' He answered, shrugging. 'If you wanted me to wait for you then you should have told me.'
'Okay, I'll remember that. Oh, and sorry about everyone coming over like that.'
'It's fine. They're your friends, they want to sit with you, it doesn't bother me in the least. Besides, I told you they were going to come over if you sat with me, so I'm not surprised. Akashi answered, putting his stuff in his locker.
I know, it's just...' But Kuroko didn't get to finish because at that moment the door flew open.
'Kuorko-chii~! Don't abandon us like that!' Kise yelled, pulling Aomine and Murasakibara in the room.
'Calm down, Kise... it doesn't matter. He just wanted to see Akashi.' Aomine said, sneering slightly.
'You're too loud.' Murasakibara added
Akashi closed his locker. He looked at the tanned boy for a minute, then turned towards Kuroko. 'Ryouta's right, you shouldn't leave you're friends to come see me.' He scolded.
'You're also my friend, and besides, I didn't abandon them, Kise-kun forgot something in his room and dragged Aomine there to go get it, and I didn't want to be late.' He answered, also closing his locker.
'I have an idea. Why don't we stop having this pointless discussion.' Midorima said, walking into the room.
'Midorima-chii! Why weren't you at lunch?' Kise asked, confused.
They all stared at him, waiting for an answer when the bell rang.
'Ah, we'd better get to gym.' He pushed past them, avoiding the question.
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Akashi got held up by the gym teacher as gym finished, he was trying ot convince Akashi to try out for numerous sports teams, guaranteeing he would make all of them. Akashi assured him that he would think about it. He then got stuck helping clean the gym up, his gym teacher promised to write out a note explaining why he was late.
When he finally finished, he went into the locker room alone. Taking a quick shower, he hurried to his locker only to stop in his tracks.
Written all over his locker was vicious graffiti, threatening him to leave school, Classes only started today! How come people were already threatening him? He stared at the last line written on his locker. LEAVE TEIKO, AKASHI SEIJURO, OR FACE THE CONSEQUENCES. ONE CHANCE, THAT'S ALL YOU GET.
'Great, someone already hates me.' He wiped the tears out of his eyes, turned on his heel and left the room.
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'Kay, that'a all~! Oh my God, the plot's actually moving forward, so tell me what you think. See y'all in chapter five!