Kagami groaned as he walked down alongside the sidewalk, throwing his head back in exasperation.

"Why do I have to come to be with those MiraGen freaks?" he asked the short bluenette next to him.

"Because, Kagami-kun," he started glaring slightly at his partner. "It wouldn't be much fun if an opponent who wasn't stronger than them was there."

Another loud groan rumbled in his throat as he almost slammed his forehead against a lamppost, had it not been for the loud "Kurokocchi!" catching his attention.

A soft "oomph" was heard as Kuroko was tackled by a gold blur. The attacker was none other than Kise Ryota, Kuroko's former student in Teiko.

"Kurokocchi, I missed you so much-ssu!" he cried happily, smothering his cheek with the phantom's as he nearly crushed the poor boy.

"K-Kise kun...c-can't breathe..."

"Oi, get off of Tetsu," a gruff voice 'greeted,' a basketball being thrown at the blonde's head.

"ITAI!"

"You deserve it."

"Would you all kindly shut up, you're hurting my ears." a new voice said, coming up behind the two.

"Doumo, Midorima-kun." Kuroko greeted the green-haired megane after getting back up.

A small 'hmph' was heard from the shooting guard as he turned his head away.

"Ne, Mido-chin is still acting like a tsun-tsun~" a lazy voice greeted.

A tick mark appeared on Midorima's forehead, "I am NOT a tsundere!"

Suuuure, everyone drawled out in their minds.

"Ah, it's good to see everyone here again after so long." a calmer, smoother voice said.

Everyone, almost instinctively, turned towards the new voice that seemed to hold all the power in the world. The redhead smiled as he laid eyes on everyone, his monochromatic eyes gleaming.

"I'm just glad to be with Kuro-chin and Aka-chin again~" the giant purple center drawled, munching on his chips he brought with him.

A small chuckle was heard from the shorter redhead as he turned, "Come, the basketball court is only a few blocks from here, or would you all rather eat first?"

As if on cue, everyone's stomachs rumbled and Akashi snickered, "I guess I'll take that as a yes then."

"Ne, who's gonna pay for it?" Kise asked, bouncing next to Kuroko and Kagami (who was less than pleased to see the hyperactive blonde).

"I will, of course," Akashi answered. "I was the one who called you out today, so it's my treat." he flashed a small smile at all of them, stunning some into silence.

"We can't let you do that, Akashi," Midorima said, pushing his glasses up as light glinted off from it. "That would make us all feel bad for letting you pay, not that I care nanodayo." he added quickly. Plus I don't think your father would appreciate you using his card for such trivial things, he added as an afterthought.

Akashi seemed to sense what he was thinking and tensed only for a second before forcing a smile, "It will be alright, Midorima. You needn't worry."

Midorima frowned ever so slightly but decided to drop it for now, deciding to ask his former captain later.

However, Murasakibara wouldn't have it, "Ne, won't Aka-chin's father be mad?"

"Eh?" everyone froze and Akashi tensed up immediately and had they not just stepped into a public establishment, he would have hugged the male to make sure he didn't have another one of his attacks.

"What do you mean Murasakibaracchi?" Kise asked, eyes sliding over to his former captain who was still tensed up.

"Aka-chin's father will get mad if Aka-chin does something without him knowing," the giant stated before frowning. "I don't like Aka-chin's father."

"Murasakibara!" Midorima hissed lowly, trying to get the giant to stop before he said or did anything drastic.

"Huh?" the giant looked confused. "I'm just saying the truth, Mido-chin."

"Well stop saying the truth," he ground out. "Besides, Akashi looks like he might go into one of his anxiety attacks again so stop." he added quietly, nodding over to said male who was slowly relaxing.

However, a certain person heard the last part, "What do you mean by anxiety attacks, Midorima-kun?" Kuroko questioned, staring at the megane with blue eyes that bore into your soul.

Midorima hesitated and contemplated whether or not to tell him (and the others, since they were now intently listening) about Akashi's personal life, but before he could open his mouth the Rakuzan captain's phone ringed.

"Ah, excuse me for a second," he said, voice strained. "Hello...? A-ah, o-otou-san..." everyone's ears perked up as they heard Akashi address his father on the other line.

"H-hai...hai, I am...i-ie, I haven't yet...h-hai, otou-san..."

They watched with curious eyes as Akashi ended the call, his face pale as sheet as his fingers trembling slightly.

"Akashicchi...?"

"Gomennasai, but my father has requested me..." his voice was slightly shaking as he bit his lip briefly before forcing a sad smile. "Gomen, but it seems our street ball game will have to wait for a bit..."

And so they watched with wide eyes as Akashi, still pale and shaking, left the restaurant establishment, silence the only thing he left behind.

You can thank this little plot bunny to Joy Goldenpine with her story 'Secrets Unheard.' And sorry if this seems really crappy; I wrote this and the next chapter at school so it's sufficiently toned down (I don't wanna get kicked out anytime soon :P)

Don't forget to check out Joy's stories!

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