Chapter 2

"I have to go now Kouki. We'll meet again soon."

Akashi gave Furihata a kiss on the cheek and then left. Furihata lifted a hand to his pink cheek.

"Okay. See you soon."

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It had been a month since Furihata's encounter with Akashi. The red head texted him a lot. It made Furihata happy to know that he had left an impression on him. Sometimes Akashi would come to visit him and Furihata always looked forward to his surprise visits.

"I wonder when he'll visit again…"

Furihata looked up and smiled. He sat on the grass in the school yard blushing and smiling like a fool until he heard a familiar voice appear seemingly out of nowhere.

"Do you have something you're looking forward to Furihata-kun?"

(OロO)

"K-KUROKO?!"

Furihata jumped in surprise at the sudden appearance of the phantom sixth man. Kuroko blinked and gave him his usual blank facial expression. Furihata fidgeted uncomfortably for a moment before letting out a sigh. Kuroko took a seat next to him and sipped his drink. Furihata's brow furrowed in confusion, usually wherever Kuroko was Kagami was sure to be as well. He looked around and eventually spotted Kagami walking towards them with a grin on his face. When Kagami reached them he handed Kuroko a lunch box and ruffled Furihata's hair.

"Please keep your hands to yourself Kagami Taiga."

Furihata's stomach flipped. He knew that voice.

Akashi Seijuro suddenly appeared before the small group glaring daggers at Kagami's hand as if he wanted to cut it off. Kuroko was the first to respond.

"Akashi-kun, what are you doing here?"

Akashi replied calmly as if his sudden appearance was completely ordinary.

"I'm visiting."

Kuroko blinked twice, Kagami looked confused as well as annoyed, and Furihata blushed. Kuroko tilted his head to the side in confusion.

"I don't remember agreeing to see you today Akashi-kun."

Akashi shook his head and stared at Furihata in amusement.

"I'm not here to see you. I'm here to see Kouki."

Kagami's mouth opened and closed while Kuroko blinked a few times at Akashi before turning to stare at Furihata. Furihata was now blushing an intense shade of red. Kuroko looked back and forth a few times before nodding to himself. Akashi held a hand out to Furihata with a small smile tugging at his lips.

"Shall we go?"

Furihata's heart was beating so fast he thought he would pass out.

"G-Go where?"

Furihata took his hand nervously. Akashi began dragging the brunette away before replying to his question.

"A-Akashi-san?"

Akashi pulled Furihata along until they were past the school gates and at the car that was waiting for him.

"We're going on a date."

Akashi then proceeded to situate Furihata in the car before signaling for the driver to take them to their destination. Furihata was so dazed he barely registered the fact that Akashi was still holding his hand.

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When the two arrived at their destination, Akashi opened the car door for Furihata. Furihata stared in awe. Akashi had taken him to what appeared to be a maze garden. All kinds of flowers grew along the walls of the maze. It was the most beautiful thing Furihata had ever seen. Akashi merely watched Furihata stare at the scenery with amusement. Furihata was all smiles when he turned to Akashi.

"It's beautiful Akashi-san!"

Akashi pulled a small blue flower from the wall and put it behind Furihata's ear.

"Not as beautiful as you."

Furihata blushed and looked away. Really, how did Akashi manage to say such embarrassing things so calmly?!

"T-That…"

Akashi placed a finger softly against Furihata's lips and smiled that dazzling smile that had Furihata's brain reeling. It was so unfair how Akashi was so perfect and charming and calm. Furihata vaguely wondered if Akashi ever actually embarrassed himself or struggled with anything for that matter.

Akashi continued walking Furihata around the maze garden. Furihata was admiring the beauty of the garden and Akashi was admiring the beauty beside him. It felt like an amazing stroke of luck that he had met this boy. Furihata Kouki had done the impossible, he had managed to get the flawless Akashi Seijuro to fall in love with ordinary.

Akashi was so lost in his thoughts about the brunette that he was caught off guard when the boy had suddenly turned around and smiled at him. Akashi felt his breath catch at the sight.

"Thank you Akashi-san."

Akashi suddenly had this thought that he would do anything to see this smile all the time.

"Seijuro. You can call me Seijuro."

Furihata's eyes widened in surprise.

"Ah… O-Okay then… S-Seijuro."

Akashi felt a shiver of happiness run down his spine at the way Furihata said his name. And the way that the brunette was looking at him made him feel better than anything he had ever felt before.

The two continued walking until they reached the end of the maze where a picnic blanket and basket were waiting for them.

Furihata was amazed by how much thought Akashi had put into this date. He didn't feel like he did anything to deserve it. And the way that Akashi was looking at him was so caring it made Furihata blush like crazy.

"I wanted to show my gratitude to you."

Akashi spoke calmly after they had finished eating. Furihata scratched his cheek awkwardly.

"I didn't really do anything though…"

Akashi frowned at that and crossed his arms. How could this person show such kindness and think that it was nothing special?

"You…"

Akashi sighed. What was he supposed to say to that? You're wrong? You saved me? You made me feel like it was okay to be normal? You taught me how to get past my mistakes? How was he supposed to put something like that into words? So Akashi pursed his lips and shook his head. There were still some things that he would probably need more time to learn how to express. Furihata looked at him quizzically before his face lit up with understanding.

"I'm happy that you relied on me."

Akashi felt his eyes widen a little bit in surprise. Furihata had understood him completely without Akashi having to say anything. It was a beautiful feeling and Akashi didn't think twice before leaning forward and kissing the brunette on the lips. He moved his hands to cup Furihata's cheeks and pressed serveral soft kisses on his lips before pulling away. Furihata was blushing furiously and his eyes were wide with shock. Akashi let his forehead rest against Furihata's. He would definetly never let this angel go.

"Thank you."

Akashi's words were soft. Akashi gazed into Furihata's hazel eyes lovingly and the brunette couldn't look away. Everything about Akashi was captivating.

"I love you Kouki."

Furihata felt a warm fuzzy feeling shoot through his whole body. Akashi loves me? Akashi kissed him again and the brunette felt like crying.

"I love you too."

They pulled away with small smiles and flushed cheeks. Akashi then stood and held out his hand to the brunette and Furihata took it. They began walking back to the car holding hands in content silence with the same thought on their minds.

"I'll never let you go."

THE END

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Kimiko: Yeahhh, I am very proud of this one xD

Akashi: He's an angel and he's mine.

Furihata: *blushes*

Kimiko: So friking cute! (≧▽≦)