/ HI GUYS I'M BACK WITH A NEW CHAPTER.. The day after the first how fabulous is that right? :D I just wanted to say THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL REVIEWS, FAVOURITES AND FOLLOWS ETC. I woke up today and looked at that and it made my day. I've never had so much attention with one of my fanfics. ;3; GOT ME MOTIVATED TO DO MORE YES IT DID. 3 I'm so glad you liked the first chapter, SO WITHOUT FURTHER ADO- HERE IS THE SECOND. I HOPE YOU ENJOY IT. 3

The bluenette hated that he was short and light weight- people found it easy as breathing to lift him up and carry him where ever they wanted him to. But it also made him feel like a child- which he REALLY found frustrating. Once he heard the sound of the metal clank of the door lock, the short male frowned softly. He wasn't scared as such, because he did trust the blonde by the door smirking at the lock like some psychopath. He knew the other wouldn't hurt him or anything. Kise couldn't hurt a fly, right?

As the blonde began to turn around, changing his expression to a slightly sad one to show his sincerity, Kuroko let out a soft sigh before pulling the covers over himself, giving in to the others wish. "Fine.. But you didn't have to lock the door, Kise-kun." He mumbled pathetically as he slowly began to relax in the blankets. He really did just want t go home and be alone, but he didn't want to fight the other to do so either.

"I just wanted to be sure that Kurokocchi is feeling safe." Kise said and slowly moved over to the oak double bed with a lump in its clothes from where his conversation partner resided. He then took a seat on the plush cream carpet- not doing anything but simply staring at the other that was resting on said the furniture he'd sleep in every night.
The smile stayed on his lips as he tried to resist the urge to hum softly to himself as he felt incredibly happy with his beloved in his room right now, on his bed none the less, and if he wanted to he could do just about anything he wanted to do to the other.
Thinking about it.. He really felt the urge to show Kuroko how much he loved him. How much he desired him. And how much he needed him.. How much Kurokocchi needed him..However, when he saw the covers move slightly he stopped his thoughts quickly, curious to see what his small friend was doing.

The bluenette was quietly taking out his phone from his pocket from under the covers, then snaked his arm back up with the small machine until it was in front of his face. He then flipped the lid up and then quietly fiddled with it so that eventually he was on a screen that would be able to message Kagami once he'd sent something. As the bluenette got his phone out, Kise couldn't help but frown deeply as he saw the light of the phone flash against his pale friends face. He wondered whom the other could possibly be texting right then, one of his team mates? It was most likely Kagami, wasn't it? The thought made his blood boil with jealousy AND rage. How dare he?! Whilst Kise was hosting him as a guest at the expensive place the blonde called home!? How could he even spend a single second thinking about someone else?

The golden eyes narrowed dangerously as the silence dragged out with the interruption of Kuroko's quiet and slow typing as he lay on his side (back towards Kise) with a somewhat sad expression on his face. Maybe he should apologise to Kagami for acting weird-? Yeah.. He should do that, it was only the right thing to do. "I know, Kise-kun." He replied mindlessly after a while, and then sent the message on his phone, making the phone beep to say it had been sent.

The silence broken finally, Kise's eyes widened in shock and surprise at the other's words. He knew? "You... know?" He asked with obvious confusion. "What does Kurokocchi know?"

Kuroko put his phone down on the bed next to him, and then rolled around to face the other and looked down at his slightly distressed friend slight a slight smile. This smile looked tired, but it was one that said he was content about his situation. He was definitely feeling better now that was for sure. "That you only want me to be safe." The boy then reached his hand from the bed and placed it on top of the blondes before slipping his fingers around to gently hold the larger hand. "Thank you, Kise-kun."

Kise remained silent for a few moments before his eyes moved down to watch both their hands holding on to each other gently. It was moments like this one where he had to realize how much he loved the other dearly. He wanted moments like this one to only happen between them two. This gentle touch..Kise should be the only one allowed to receive it. "Kurokocchi.." Ryouta smiled and lead the hand to his lips, placing a small kiss to it. "I will protect Kurokocchi with my life." He swore a playful tone in his voice but his eyes dead serious. "Kurokocchi will always be safe as long as he's by my side.." He murmured softly and looked up at the bluenette with a joyful blush on his cheeks.

The shorter male slowly slipped his hand away, feeling it begin to shake a little. Kise somewhat freaked the other out with his little speech, and the eyes he'd usually only see when playing basketball; Those eyes that usually meant that you were /fucked/ on the court. "I don't want Kise-kun to protect me. I don't need him to." The boy replied before slipping his hands under the covers again. "I'm not weak, I can take care of myself you know?"

Without the boys noticing, outside, the heavens began to cry. This annoyed Kise a little when the smaller male stopped speaking and the soft pitter patter of the rain became known to him. He wasn't doing anything wrong, he was being nice! Straight after this, a loud clap of thunder filled the neighbourhood and everyone within. This didn't surprise Kuroko at all, but it seemed like Kise jumped a little. It was as if he was being told off for disobeying nature- disobeying God.

But who cared? Kuroko seemed fine, and nobody else knew about this so they weren't effected by it.. Yet. God wouldn't do anything anyway. He couldn't.

Kise's concentration when back to the pale bluenette whom had whipped open his phone again upon hearing a beep and vibration. A reply- Alarm clock..- Reply? Kuroko's eyes seemed to soften as he stared at the screen with a small smile making its way onto his lips. The blue- haired male was happy that Kagami had accepted his apology and wanted to meet up so they could just talk about what had happened (Since Kagami still didn't understand why Kuroko had been upset in the first place). Of course, Kise had caught on to this.

"Kurokocchi, do you want to use some of my clothes to sleep in tonight? You don't have any spare do you?" He asked in his usual tone, trying to force the other to stay with his words. He knew the other was going to leave him if he didn't.. Maybe he'd reject also.

"No thank you, Kise-kun.. I should be leaving soon; Kagami-kun said he wanted to meet at Maiji burger." Kuroko replied somewhat louder than he had been the whole evening. He was mostly just relieved that the other wasn't angry and he felt like he was ready to address his concerns with one of the people involved.

The blonde's bangs fell over his eyes as the other spoke, and silence filled the room once again. Why was he not enough for his Kurokocchi? He hated this. Never the less, Kise took a soft inhale through his mouth, then stood up as he exhaled, reaching his hand out, then snaking it round and into his pockets- grabbing the contents and pulling it out with a jingle. He had to remind himself that the bluenette wasn't ready yet. Things had to happen before he could have his Kurokocchi to himself, and at that time, no keys would need to be used. Quickly, the taller male tilted his head to the side quickly to swish his hair from his eyes, and gave the other a small enthusiastic smile. "That's great, Kurokocchi.~ Do you want a coat? It's raining outside.. I have an umbrella as well." He offered, making his way to the door once more when he saw the younger male begin to climb out of the bed and pull the covers back the way he'd found them.

As the quiet clank of the metallic lock echoed in the room once more, Kise turned to see the male typing a reply on his phone by the window, every now and then looking out the window as if to look at the conditions of the outside world. Why did he have to constantly focus on everyone else but HIM? Kise was the one being nice to him, offering him his own stuff- looking after him and giving him the love he needed! 'Some day you won't need to talk to anyone else..' He almost promised the other in his mind as he dangerously glared at the figure by the window.

Within a few seconds, the shadow moved across the room with his light in his pocket, watching Kise as the blonde sub-consciously opened the door for him. "No thank you, Kise-kun.. I'm fine." He said for probably the twentieth time that visit. Honestly, the man worried too much- it was as if Kise thought that the world was full of danger that was targeting Kuroko. Well at least that was what it seemed like to the bluenette as he made his way downstairs and toward the front door. Even after they'd reached the door, Kise insisted on walking him to the food restaurant- but Kuroko rejected and was on his way through the stormy weather to his favourite food joint.

Kuroko's thoughts drifted off to what he were to say to the redhead when they'd settled down with their beverages, how he'd say it without making the male angry. But then again, when did Kagami ever get upset when he was told about how he was making people feel? Kagami didn't really care, but he was a good guy that had morals and felt guilty and such.. So he'd probably try to cheer the other up, tell him his thoughts were stupid and everything would go back to usual. Right-? Right.. It would, of course. They had promised each other they would both go to the title of 'japan's #1'. They were going to do it together as a team. HE had nothing to worry about!

After a good twenty minutes of rushing through the puddle paths, Kuroko finally arrived at the burger place where he and Kagami had arranged to meet. Within a few steps of walking inside and shaking his hair off a little- it being dripping wet- he found Kagami in their usual seat on his own without his order yet.. Was he going to wait for him before ordering? Kuroko walked over to the table then sat down as the redhead gazed out the window at the now heavy rain falling against the transparent glass.

A few moments passed before Kagami had picked sight of Kuroko from the reflection in the window, which made him jump and turn to look at the male now sitting in front of him. "K-Kuroko you bastard stop doing that!" He cursed, and after a soft 'sorry' from the younger, Kagami let out a soft sigh and leaned back in his chair slightly more, hanging his long arm over the back of his chair. The two stayed quiet for a good few moments before Kuroko peeled his jacket off his shoulders and arms.

"Oi, why didn't you bring an umbrella with you..?"
"I was at Kise-kun's when it started to rain, I didn't know it'd rain later on when I left earlier."
"Idiot, you should watch the news more.."
"I'm sorry."

More silence..

"Did you order..? I could go and get something for us-."
"I ordered already, they're cooking my burgers still. And they ran out of milk for your shake so they went to get more."

Kuroko gulped slightly, and then took a soft breath in through his mouth, then out through his nose. It'd never really been tense between the two, so it made him a little un-easy. The room was pretty stuffy with all the ovens on full blast to make the food quicker for the mass amount of paying customers waiting for their food. It must have been a good day for the shop; he'd never seen it so packed before. There were next to no tables left.

"Okay, now what's been going on with you lately Kuroko?" Kagami began since the shorter male seemed to be having trouble starting the topic.
"Do you still remember our promise when we first became a duo?" The male asked honestly, not wanting to be very direct but he knew the other would catch on if he was a little discreet. Soon enough the waitress with the trey of Kagami's burgers pile and Kuroko's large cup of drink had arrived and placed the trey on the table. She then bowed and walked away, Kuroko saying thank you to her as she bowed. Kuroko then grasped his cardboard cup of milkshake and began to sip on the straw as he waited for an answer.

Kagami looked a little annoyed at the question, as if it offended him to even doubt that he'd forgotten the oath that he'd made that had powered their friendship and determination for so many months. "Of course I do, idiot. What kind of question is that?!" He half yelled, snatching a burger from the top of the pile and unwrapping the paper surrounding it before taking a bite from the soft, warm brown buns. One more silence filled the table and its surroundings as the two males began to consume their refreshments.

"I'm sorry, Kagami-kun." Kuroko finally spoke after he'd taken a breath from his sudden need to drink his thick shake. "I have been feeling like the team was going to not need me soon and leave me out." The shorter admitted, which earned a slight choke from Kagami opposite him. What was he babbling on about? There was no way that Seirin would leave behind their shadow. Kuroko was always the key player that would change the flow of the game and guide their team to victory. How could he even consider thinking of this sort of thing?

"That's stupid."
"Sorry.."

Kagami could only sigh in reply, and then looked out of the window once more as they went back to being silent. He would never let his shadow to fall behind like that, and he knew that Kuroko himself wouldn't either. The boy worked just as hard as any other player on the team. Kagami continued to chew on his burger, and the shorter male began to sip on the white straw once more. After a few more moments of silence, Kagami raised his free hand, grabbed a burger off the top of his pile and tossed it to Kuroko, whom caught it, a little surprised. Kagami then looked back to the window, and Kuroko simply smiled as he watched, then looked down at the burger in his hand wrapped up. The first time the other had shared one of his burgers with Kuroko was similar to this- the redhead said that he'd earned it. Did he mean to say this now also? Even if he didn't, the bluenette was happy that it was even a possibility, and then put his drink down and un-wrapped the packaging. "Thank you, Kagami-kun." He said simply as he usually would speak, then began to bite at the soft burger.

The two understood each other a lot- back then- and now. They just seemed to click together easy enough- probably because their personalities worked well as a duo.

And so, the duo sat in silence as their small conversation sunk in to their minds. Sure they both would say other things normally, but they didn't really need to. It was evident that what was said was enough to fix whatever cords were cut between the two. Now he could relax. After a few moments, Kuroko blinked, and then looked down at his phone. He could probably tell Kise that it was all fixed and he need not do anything now.

Kuroko slipped his phone out of his damp pocket and began to type this message into Kise's message box, then sent it. He was glad that Kise didn't have to go out of his way to do anything now. Though he did have the boy worried- the blonde was acting strange earlier.. Stranger than usual that was.

~~AtKise'sPlace~~

The blonde's cell chimed against the sofa cushion, and within a few minutes of clanking sounds in the kitchen, and the sound of the refrigerator opening and closing, Kise made his way over to said phone with a glass of orange juice and picked it up. He flipped the yellow cover open and read the screen's message he'd read was from Kuroko. 'So.. They made up.' The Kaijou ace uttered to himself in the bright room, then made his way upstairs with his glass in one hand, and phone in the other as he continued to stare at the bright screen. No lights upstairs were on, so the phone literally lit the way for him until he reached the door to his between at the end of the long and wide corridor. "What now, Ryouta? How are you planning to get Kurokocchi back to being yours again?" The voice echoed through the house as the squeal of the door sounded underneath the powerful voice, and footsteps quickly filled the silence. "I don't know.. Maybe I could just make him be mine? Or make Kagamicchi tell him to get lost. Make him angry with him."

Once the male sat down on the plush bed that still carried the scent of Kuroko's body, Kise took a soft sigh in and placed the glass and phone on the bedside cabinet before laying down on top of the covers and grabbed the pillow, taking a long whiff of whatever smell he could get that reminded him of his Kuroko. Make them both suffer for making my efforts go to waste.." He uttered dangerously as his eyes narrowed as they glared at the pillow. All of a sudden, Kise ripped the pillow from under his head and threw it at the closed window. The only light in that room came from the moonlight outside seeping through the window- the only noise was of Kise breathing, and the small sound of crickets fleeing the open grass and into the longer grass areas of the gardens outside. The male couldn't help but wonder what his new trophy was doing now. Was he retreating for the night now as well? Or maybe he was being a rebel and still hanging out with Kagami.

AURTHERS NOTES~

So how was that hah?! Cx I hope that was good my friends, I didn't have much help with this chapter compared to the first, but either way I think it is at least publishable! XD ANYWAYS, PLEASE, RATE AND REVIEW IT REALLY DOES HELP ME GET MOTIVATED BELIEVE IT OR NOT. TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK. I promise soon enough the plot will really kick in the next chapter. ~ But it won't be out tomorrow- cuz- well I have college for this week so I won't be updating until next Saturday /FINGERSCROSSED/. Hopefully if I can, I will be able to update every Saturday and Sunday. BUT NO PROMISES CUZ I'M REALLY BAD AT THAT. XD

ANYWAY. I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THIS CHAPTER.God Yandre!Kise really creeps me out. XD Does he creep you guys out as well?

PEACE OUT.