Day 12: Hair Colors and Cute Embarrassment

Summary: Kuroko asks the question that some may be dying to hear…What's the deal with Akashi's hair color?

"Akashi-kun?"

"What is it, my love?"

"Why is your hair so red?"

Wait what? Akashi was thrown for a loop. That was quite the random question for Kuroko to ask and kind of a ridiculous question at that too. Still, he refuses to patronize Kuroko about that and answers the question anyway.

"That would be due to genetics, Kuroko."

"Yeah I know that, I've seen pictures of your parents. I'm just saying that your hair is much brighter than theirs, why is that?" he questioned. Akashi turned towards his lover, said man adorning a perplexed and curious expression. He was serious. Well since his lover was asking him a question seriously, he might as well answer the question seriously as well.

"Well there are many factors that determine hair color. For starters, the amount of melanin and what type of melanin that someone has can determine their hair color. Pheomelanin for starters is found in red hair like myself so I likely have an amount of pheomelanin that varies from my parents which gives it its striking color."

He watched his lover blink at the response, nodding in understanding. Akashi couldn't help but smirk at his reaction. Kuroko's desire to learn, even the most trivial of things regarding his lover was always something that amused the redhead. He had no problem whatsoever with indulging on Kuroko's quest for Akashi-related knowledge.

"That makes sense," Kuroko muttered, placing his hand on his chin and casting his baby blue eyes to the side in a thoughtful gesture, perhaps letting this new found information sink in.

"Hmm. You're cute when you're thinking," Akashi added. He couldn't help himself. Technically, Kuroko was cute no matter what he was doing but still, the truth had to be told at some point.

He watched in amusement as Kuroko's faced flushed in embarrassment. His gaze continued to remain at his side though likely it was because he couldn't look at Akashi in the eye.

"I'm not cute, Akashi-kun. I'm a man. Men aren't cute," Kuroko argued, attempting to go to his expressionless face but failing due to the utterly noticeable blush that covered his cheeks.

Akashi stood up, smirking and walked towards his beloved Kuroko.

"Oh really? I have to disagree."

"What's there to disagree on?" Now Kuroko was trying to be a smart-ass and instead of annoying Akashi, it only made him that much more amused.

"Well it is true that you are indeed a man," Akashi began, crimson orbs peering directly at his lover, who still refused to make eye-contact with him.

"That is true, Akashi-kun."

"However, I can honestly say that there is no other way to describe the enigma that is my precious Kuroko as nothing more than cute."

"Akashi-kun, I'm not cute-"

"And since my precious Kuroko, a man, is cute, then that makes your comment on men not being able to be cute invalid," Akashi finished, smirking at his lover, victorious and utterly entertained.

Kuroko stiffened then fell silent. So it appears that he now knows that he's been beaten. The pink blush evolving into a tomato color that practically matched Akashi's hair. This gave Akashi an idea.

"And do you know what else?"

Kuroko didn't move nor did he speak. Akashi in turn crept closer to his lover, wrapping his arms around the phantom's hips and huskily whispering into his ear.

"You're even cuter when you blush. Do you know why?"

He gently nipped Kuroko's ear.

"Because your face matches my hair."

He felt his lover stiffen before fidgeting his way out of Akashi's hold, the latter allowing him to do so.

"Akashi-kun, please stop saying embarrassing things," his voice contained no emotion, but his face was covered in embarrassment.

Akashi laughed softly, finding it just adorable how Kuroko can be when he's embarrassed, but he won't tell Kuroko that, at least not right now.

"Alright I'll stop for now, you know I love you, right?" he gave Kuroko one of his trademark, genuine and loving smiles, the one that Akashi knew made Kuroko's heart soar.

The blush persisted and Kuroko refused to keep eye-contact. Only Akashi knew how to push his buttons like this and reveal his emotions. It made Akashi both satisfied and euphoric that he, as his lover had this capability. Plus in situations such as this, it can be quite amusing to see his lover fall apart from embarrassment.

"Yeah I know, and I love you too."

Akashi smiled, placing his hand behind Kuroko's head and pulled him into a chaste kiss. Kuroko froze but quickly accepted the kiss nonetheless, closing baby blue eyes and wrapping his arms around Akashi's neck. Akashi waited before closing his eyes, allowing him to see Kuroko's persistent tomato blush, and the one that matched the color of hair. Amused and satisfied, he's decided that he's had enough of teasing Kuroko, instead indulging in the loving kiss that he initiated, his tongue poking at Kuroko's lip, asking for entrance, to which his beloved lover obliged.

Notes: I apologize that this Day is shorter than usual. Some stuff happened irl that made me not want to write a nearly 2000 word one-shot. I just didn't have the drive to do so. Day 13 will be longer.

And as always, please review! All reviews that I get are appreciated and welcomed! :)