Kise Ryouta, the high school celebrity in Japan with a natural knack for sports. Star in the basketball and modelling fields, yet such an ordinary teenage boy, even if nobody thought it.. Then again publicity ruined it, so everyone knew his face: Gorgeous in every way. Men and women always bowed down in defeat to the male's beauty, and many girls fell for him in a heartbeat. But he was never satisfied. He never got the affection he wanted from the school friend he'd treasured. Not a single girl could satisfy him the way he knew his friend could.

Not like Kuroko could.

The blonde would always cling to him in practice and whenever he'd gotten the chance. Yet now that they were in high school, the teen was suffering from homesickness with the absence of his role model.

Lucky for him that Kuroko quickly popped back into his life on the court- but with a new team, new team mates that he favoured more than himself and their other old friends at Teiko. Kasamatsu had been calling him a jealous-pup after the few times Kuroko and Kise had encountered, seeing that Kagami, Kuroko's new 'light', was always there with him. It'd just piss him off though when his captain would call him such things, though he'd never show it. He'd cry and act his usual chipper self.. It somewhat made him annoyed the way he always acted differently to how he was feeling.
What Kise wanted to do was have his Kuroko all to himself. Make him truly HIS. Get him away from Kagami.. It was his turn to have the blue haired male, not Aomine, nor any redheaded freak of a man. He didn't understand what was so special about Kagami- he wasn't beautiful, and Kise was way better at basketball, and any other sport invented.

It really did surprise him though when Kuroko rocked up on his doorstep in tears.
Kuroko had been under pressure from his new team. They were all slowly getting better as a team, and he was feeling as if he was becoming useless as Kagami had slowly began to not need the bluenette's aid. The more games they played, the more Teppei was getting noticed- and the more Kagami and Teppei were forming a duo to stop their opponents.. He didn't mind this, but now he was getting pulled out of the games more and more, even after all the work he'd put into his new plays.

In his depressive state, without him realising, he'd ended up at his old friends' home. He'd calmed himself down when he'd rung the bell, not wanting to put up a drama, but as soon as the blonde opened the door with his usual enthusiastic smile, Kuroko's eyes were overflowing with silent tears that decided they wanted to grace him with their presence. Within ten minutes, he'd calmed down again with the other consoling him, and they eventually ended up on the carpet in an embrace. It was out of his character to do so, but then again, crying was also out of what he'd normally do. Admittedly, Kise'd never seen the younger male cry, and to see him simply cry oh so sadly on his doorstep like that simply broke his heart. Though he knew it was going to happen one day- sooner or later. The blonde was simply counting the days when he'd first played Seirin- first played Kagami.

In the weakened state, Kuroko was escorted in by the worried teen and comforted for a good twenty minutes. Kuroko couldn't remember at all what the two had discussed aside from his worries, and eventually he'd calmed down and was quietly listening to the blondes heart beat. Again, he didn't know why, he was sure neither of them knew why, how or when it happened, but Kuroko ended up lying on top of Kise as the boy counselled him. It did help him calm down a lot in a way. The blondes arms gently resting on his back, holding him securely- gently- into an embrace. Not once did Kuroko see the older boys lips turn into a frown the whole time. He continuously gave him encouraging smiles, or sometimes a little straight face when he was worried or saddened about the things he was being told about.

Kise tried to calm the boy down with his little sweet-talks and charming words of praise that would only make Kuroko mumble and rub his damp face into the males shirt. He wanted to end the smaller teen's suffering as quickly as possible. Though, not without letting him endure the pain a little longer so that he would realize it was he that was here for him- let the experience /scar/ him.

'That's right. Seirin is causing you so much pain. Kagami is causing you pain: Kiyoshi, everyone. Everyone that is not me. I told you to come with me, Kurokocchi, I told you..'

" It hurts, doesn't it? I'm sorry, Kurokocchi.. I thought they were a good team for you." He murmured softly and ruffled the pale blue hair, letting the other rest on top of him. Kise didn't mind the slightest bit. He was 'his' Kurokocchi after all. "I'm sorry I couldn't protect you from it." The blonde said and furrowed his brows to show his worry- though it was just a ruse. Right then, the only thing he wanted to do was break Seirin for breaking his Kurokocchi. But he had to endure it a little longer... Seirin needed to do its job a little longer to fully break the small teen so he could claim him as his completely.

"Maybe you should have accepted my offer to join me in Kaijou, Kurokocchi. Kasamatsu-senpai is a bit on the strict side, but he's definitely a great captain..." He continued with a soft hum, playing with some of the pale hair. All of a sudden he realised the other frown slightly at the words he'd spoke (which pissed him off because it was a GREAT idea) and changed to a slightly frowning expression himself before continuing. "But whatever you decide to do.. Know that I'm always here for you, Kurokocchi." The model whispered softly, offering one of the warmest smiles he could possibly muster.

Kuroko could feel his energy dropping below his usual tired state. He couldn't even lift his head. He never knew that crying would drain him of every ounce of energy he had. The bluenette closed his eyes slowly and simply took in the stillness of the room as his blonde friend embraced him and attempted to push on his old requests to join Kaijo. The more he thought about it though, the more he thought that Kise was right, maybe he should have gone to Kaijo. But Kuroko couldn't stand the thought of playing basketball the way he did in Teiko. Basketball was meant to be fun, not a job. Seirin had changed him in so many positive ways that he WANTED, and he'd made life-long friends like Kagami that he really did treasure. He knew they were a good team though, everyone was nice, and their hearts were set on just enjoying the games, enjoying the wins and defeats they'd receive as a group. Kuroko knew that without them, he'd never be able to have played basketball in high school for long.

However, though he's thankful for being a part of the team, we was scared of being left behind like last time: Scared that Seirin will become a new version of Teiko. The blue haired male didn't want Kagami to end up how Aomine did- he really.. Hated what kind of player that tanned male he used to call his 'light' had become after getting so strong.. And Kise knew this well.
Kuroko silently thought back to the first time Kise and Kagami'd met, and what Kise had said to the bluenette after that game. What if Kagami really was going to get so strong that he would leave him for some other team.. He wouldn't need a partner.
Kuroko shifted his body a little so that his face was pressed into the blonde haired male's chest, feeling tears form in his eyes once more. He hid them quietly as they began to drop onto Kise's shirt, hoping the other didn't see this.

"You know why I couldn't go with you Kise-kun.."
"Kurokocchi.."

Kise sighed but stayed silent afterwards for he didn't want to scold the blue haired male in any way. He was supposed to be there for him right now and he would be trying to do that job properly. "You can still transfer to Kaijou, Kurokocchi. I, we, changed too, right? It's not only winning to us anymore also. I learned that much.." The blond male said and lightly wrapped his arms around the other in a gentle yet somewhat possessive kind of hug, which easily could be misunderstood as a gesture of trying to keep him safe from any harm there could be. Kuroko didn't seem to mind this though, and maybe he even enjoyed it as he seemed to cling a little to the blonde underneath his sleepless form.

"I could train harder so I would be able to take Kurokocchi's passes! Doesn't that sound like a plan, Kurokocchi? You should at least consider it!" Ryouta said with a bright smile, feeling some slight excitement at the thought. "You maybe need a light, Kurokocchi.. but that doesn't mean that you're depended on Kagamicchi or Seirin or anyone.. You can make your own choices as well." The blonde said and ruffled the blue hair a little, soon after nuzzling it affectionately. "I won't force you to do anything, Kurokocchi.. But I think it would be better for you.." He said with yet another worried expression.

Kuroko shifted his head slightly to look up at his blonde friend, frowning ever so softly. "I can't leave Seirin, you know that.." He uttered, and then slowly began to pull himself up to sit beside his taller friend. He didn't understand why Kise was so persistent with trying to get Kuroko into Kaijo with him- nor how he could be so smiley and talkative about the distressing subject. He really didn't want to leave the team he was on at the moment, though Kaijo was an amazing team- they were tough and had a great leader- but Seirin was special, it was HIS team.

"I'm sorry, Kise-kun.."

Kise sat up shortly after the bluenette had settled, looking at him from the side as he tried to figure out what it was that Kuroko needed right now. He had to admit, he wasn't listening to the other fully. He wouldn't take no for an answer, even if he DID say he didn't mind.

"But is it really good to stay with a team that makes you sad like this, Kurokocchi? I'm seriously getting worried..." The older male said and sighed softly; keeping up the act though his insides were working on a way, a plan, to get the other to himself one day. "I could try and talk to them, if it helps?" He offered, just to keep his childish image. "I'm sure Kagamicchi would understand! He makes the best moves after receiving your passes after all!" He pointed out with a small smile, tilting his head to the side a little to put on an innocent act of kindness- which the smaller male simply leaned in to as his head ran around in circles thinking of what he should do. So many suggestions, many options, and he didn't know what one was best for him or his team.

After a few moments of silence, the blonde pulled the other into a gentle hug once more, trying to console him once more. "And don't apologize.. There's no need for you to. It's alright. I can understand it if you would want to stay with your team, your friends.. But just be careful, alright, Kurokocchi? Don't let it all break you or your fun with basketball.."
Kuroko simply listened to everything his friend had to say. He honestly didn't want to say anything back. It would never change anything anyway if he tried to argue. But maybe if Kise did talk to his friends, maybe they would.. Cheer him up somehow? Make him necessary to the team? Wishful thinking maybe, but it was always a 0.1% chance that the worst thing could happen for Kuroko if this did go forth.

"Okay.. Thank you Kise-kun." He accepted, and then smiled slightly-forcefully- before pulling away from the hug once more and lying down on his back and closing his eyes. He was feeling a lot calmer now. He trusted that the grinning blonde near him was really going to fix the mess he was making himself. If his team mates didn't confront him about what Kise was to tell them, he'd render that they just didn't care about him. Kise just nodded lightly, quickly changing his grinning face to a soft smile as he looked down at the male below him on the soft white carpet. It was his job now to show Kuroko that his team just wasn't right for him, that he needed to be with him, that he needed Kaijou.

That he needed Kise Ryouta.

"Maybe I should make us some tea now that you've calmed down, Kurokocchi? Or would he prefer to eat something instead? Both?" The overly worried blond now began to ask, showing his concern in his usual over-dramatic manner. Soon, he thought, Kuroko would see how important it was that he had to stay by his side at all times. Kuroko smiled slightly as he looked up at the blonde with his red puffy eyes, slightly happy that the other was so concerned. But, he couldn't accept the others offers, which would probably send the other into more worry as they continued to hang out that evening. Maybe he should just leave and let the blonde rest for a while?

"No thank you Kise-kun. I should be getting home soon anyway, I have.. To study for an exam tomorrow." He made an excuse. Of course, he did have a test tomorrow- and he SHOULD be revising, but he never agreed that revising past six did anything.

"Hmm.." Kise's mood obviously dropped instantly as he first heard that his offers were rejected and then that Kuroko was actually planning on leaving soon. "Please, stay. I really wouldn't like to let you be alone right now, Kurokocchi.." Kise whined softly and gave the other a sudden tight hug, nuzzling the blue hair that carried a scent which was a mixture of Kuroko and Vanilla Shakes. "If you need to study for an exam.. We can do it together. I'm sure I got some books around that are similar to the ones you use. Please, Kurokocchi~" It was rather awkward for the other to hug his friend in the position he was in, simply leaning over to the others body and simply trying t to pull him up into his arms again.

The model really did beg him to stay at that point. 'I don't want you to go', he thought. 'You can't go. I won't let you go. You're not allowed to go. You don't need to go. Everything you need..Is right here.', he repeated to himself in the deepest depths of his mind.

Kuroko took a soft breath as he gently pushed the blondes' shoulders away from his body. "No, really, Kise-kun. Thank you for everything but I really need to go home now." He persisted a little more than he would have liked to. He couldn't help but wonder why the other was being so clingy, more than usual. Well- no, it wasn't more than normal.

But in a way, it did feel different than normal; A difference that unsettled the younger male a little too much. "I'll call you later though, okay? Promise.".

This earned the bluenette a frown. "Kurokocchi.." The blond said in his usual voice though it had a slightly darker ring to it. "Please, stay." He repeated with narrowed eyes though his warm smile stayed on his lips and his arms remained wrapped tightly around him, though he allowed the other to push him far away enough so he could see his expression. His eyes held certain warmth but were tainted with a warning and dangerous glint.
"I'm sure I can help you with your studies- Even more so after everything that happened, right? I know you could use some support right now..Right?" He asked though it sounded more like a demand, a demand for a certain answer and he obviously wasn't going to accept anything else. Though, it wasn't yet clear what he would do if he received the wrong answer..

Kuroko's eyes lowered at the persistent male, feeling slightly smothered by how the other was acting. "Really.. I would.. But I need to be on my own for a bit.." He looked back up at his friend and gave him a smile not many had seen before, and after a few moments of smiling like this, Kuroko caught on to the face he was making and his cheeks began to heat up slightly.
"I'll call you, we could web cam and stuff if you want. I just.. Want to go to my home and get in bed. And relax. You know, you've had those days too haven't you? Please, Kise-kun.. I'm fine." He tried his last chance of fighting off the blonde's persistent offer for him to stay longer- he just hoped the male would give in this time or he really would have to stay there for a while longer.

"Kurokocchi.." The model started again, but instead of finishing what he wanted to say, he got up and rather roughly pulled the other along before he picked him up bridal style and began carrying him up the stairs. "I got a bed as well, remember? You can rest here. I won't bother you. Just take your rest here, Kurokocchi.." He said with a voice that sounded a bit monotone, yet it was a bit high pitched. It sounded sweet, alluring, yet it definitely caused others to shiver as he carried him up the darkened passage way of the first floor of the apartment.
Once they reached his bedroom, he laid a reluctant and slightly annoyed Kuroko down on the bed, and then returned to the wide open door, locking it with a smile on his lips. He took the key and put it into his back pocket.

' I won't let him leave now, not now, Kurokocchi.' The somewhat psychotic blonde thought to himself as he stared at the dark wooden door in front of him with an unnaturally wide grin.

AUTHORS SECTION~~ 3

Okay so that was the end of the first chapter! ... ohthetenseness. I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THIS, I WILL BE BACK ASAP WITH A NEW CHAPTER. SO.. please R&R, let me know how you think i did, anything you want to happen in later chapters and such it'd help me out a lot~ 3 PIECE OUT SUCKERS IMEANADORINGFANS.