This would turn a year old soon and it's not yet completed.

~ Voice Recording~

"It's only going to be for a week, love"

"That's the problem, Sei-kun. It's not hours or days but a week." Kuroko pointed out, wrapping his petite arms around his lover's waist. "I can't believe you're leaving me alone for an entire week"

Akashi gently caressed the other's face. "If I had the option, I would stay here but I'm needed there."

"I need you here too, Sei" Kuroko pointed out not really caring how ridiculously childish he sounded at the moment. Akashi found himself chuckling at his lover's antics making Kuroko slightly punch the other's chest.

"Ow" Akashi slightly winced.

"You're laughing, Sei. It's not funny; nothing is ever fun without you" Akashi looked a little guiltier and kissed his lover's forehead, trying to erase the frown etched on the other's face. How he really wanted to ditch that weeklong conference and just spend his days with the other.

"I'll try to lessen the days, love. I promise" Kuroko nodded at the words, burying his face on the latter's chest. "After this conference, I'm free for a couple of days. Say, why don't we go on a date?"

Kuroko finally smiled. "I'd love that"

...iOiOiOiOiOi...

Kuroko woke up, this time with the sound of an alarm clock instead of a certain redhead's morning kisses. Slowly, he got up and stared longingly at the blank space beside him.

One week without his lover. Kuroko frowned at the idea and tried to be as understanding as he can.

Slowly getting up, the bluenette walked his way towards their bathroom but stopped midway upon realizing the countless rose petals scattered all over and seemingly leading him somewhere. Curiously and with a dash of excitement dancing in his usually blunt expression, Kuroko followed the trail of roses which apparently led him towards their couch.

Kuroko can't be anymore surprised at what he just saw as right in front of him where countless of gifts from his lover. How the other managed to do it without him knowing is another one to add on his 'Mysteries of Akashi Seijuro' list. Kuroko noticed a card and picked it up.

"For all the days I'm not with you"

One item stood out the most though.

Kuroko just saw a plushie that looked exactly like his lover. Well, almost. The bluenette smiled, ushering himself near the couch.

Picking the plushie, Kuroko noticed the words 'Hug Me' stitched on the plushie. Doing exactly that, the phantom player was greatly surprised when a voice message played.

"I love you" It was his lover's voice on record. And now, he had no idea whether to laugh or cry at his lover's antics. There was no denying that he is definitely happy and touched though.

He pressed again.

"I love you"

And again.

"I love you"

And again.

"I love you"

Kuroko had no idea how long he stood there or how many times he had pressed the plushie just to hear the other's voice but honestly, he didn't care. Sure, Akashi saying those words personally would be better but the plushie version would do for now.

Just four more to go~

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