Warning: AU, OOCness, bad grammar and fem!KurokoXAkashi, This chapter is full of OOCness! You have been warned!

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"You need to be more careful, Tetsumi." Akashi stated, gripping Kuroko's left hand as he leaded her the way to their official club place. Kuroko accidentally hit a pole right in the face as the result of walking without looking at the road because she was too nervous being with Akashi.

Kuroko stared at her sneakers, not knowing what to reply. She didn't know what to feel when she was suddenly got dragged by the redhead with not-so-much-force right after she woke up on an early Sunday.

Akashi noticed the silent treatment she gave him and dryly commented, "Are you listening? Or are you not?"

Kuroko debated weather to look up or not but chose the latter, and replied in her famous monotone voice. "I'm listening." She felt his grip tightened slightly. She can't say she's comfortable. But she can't say she's not either. She was curious why he was—quite eager—bringing her to the club when she can just see it on Monday.

They continued walking in silent since neither of them wanted to talk or have the courage to strike a conversation. Kuroko had to say that it's kind of awkward and a little embarrassed because they're holding hands in public. She's not fond of showing too much public display of affection. Not to mention they were not in that kind of relationship.

Of course Kuroko noticed the glances and the look people were throwing to them. She pretty much sure some of them whispered, 'Are they dating?' and whatnot. She wondered if they really do have the aura of a happy couple holding hands together because she was certain it's not. You can feel the intense atmosphere when you near the absolute redhead. It can make you wet your pant.

This was one of the moments where she can't hide her presence like she used to do. When someone holds her hand, they will bring her presence together with them. For example, right now with Akashi. With his outstanding aura that screams 'I'm absolute, you shall bow down to me' definitely didn't give her much help to hide.

Kuroko and Akashi arrived at their destination later. She was breathing not that quite hard but still managed to make her hard catching her breathes because of her weak physical body. The room was—no, it's a freaking building. Just for basketball practices. The meeting room was on first floor and their gym was below them on the ground floor. "It's nice." Kuroko complimented, as she stared at the building before her.

By this time, Akashi had let go of her hand and hid it inside his jacket pocket. He sent a brief glance at her. "I know," he said, pausing for a bit before continuing, "let's go inside and have a tour."

Kuroko followed his lead, face completely brightened. "I didn't know they had a special place for basketball club."

"I didn't know it either until I joined." Akashi replied with little hinted of sarcasm to see if she noticed. And as he predicted, she didn't noticed it like a little oblivious lamb she is. "But I may have an idea about it. Tohoku is famous for its sports play especially in basketball and volleyball. These both sports have its own private place to train for the competition among universities in Japan. And Tohoku is known as the most unbeatable team for the last two years."

Kuroko gawked at him in disbelief as the information filled in. "I must say I'm impressed." She remarked, lips curving into genuine smile. "I wonder on who is the captain. It must be hard controlling the team."

Akashi smirked as he pulled the gym's door. "Oh, I wonder who it might be."

Kuroko lifted her eyebrows. Was that mockery in his voice? Kuroko didn't know. But she knew that he knew who the captain was since he was in the club. Maybe he didn't want to tell her because he wanted her to discover it by herself. Kuroko looked forward in meeting the entire members and the mysterious captain.

They entered the gym and damn it's big. It was bigger than her gym when she was in her high school years.

"Good morning, Akashi." A familiar greenhead walked toward Akashi. He was carrying a lemon in his right hand. It was none other than Midorima Shintaro; a medical student in his second year.

"Shin-chan, wait for me!" There was another boy accompanied the greenhead. He had raven haired and had this radiating smile that can make someone—oddly—smile. It was then he aware of other presences. "Ah! Good morning Akashi!" he greeted with a cheeky smile. Then he locked his eyes with Kuroko, startling her. "And what do we have here?" he grinned, putting his hand on his chin. "My name is Takao Kazunari!"

Akashi narrowed his eyes and answered. "You'll know pretty much later. If you can't wait for that, ask Shintaro." Said boy grunted, left them. "Shin-chan! Where are you going?" Takao cried out. He turned back to Akashi and Kuroko and mumbled a quick goodbye to catch up with Midorima.

Akashi tugged Kuroko's sleeve indicating her to move. "Tetsumi."

Kuroko snapped back to reality when she heard Akashi's voice. "Sorry." She was dumbfounded that Takao saw her. And it made her excited for some reason she didn't know. Takao's personality was almost as Kise's but much louder, Kuroko noted.

"It's alright." Akashi said, and sauntered to the other people. Kuroko trailed behind him. She saw Kise dribbled a ball continuously and made a shot but Aomine caught the ball and passed Kise with ease. Kise tried to catch up but failed as soon as Aomine made a perfect dunk.

"Ehhhh, one more game!" Kise begged, or more like, whining. Aomine smiled in triumph at his victory against Kise again. "You can't defeat me, Kise. The only one—"

"who can beat you down is me!" Kise grinned stupidly.

Aomine rolled his eyes. "Kise, are you blind? Or you're just stupid? This has been our 150 games and you never win against me!"

"It's actually our one hundred and forty-seven games. And I actually beat you once!" Kise exclaimed.

Aomine ignored him and wiped off his sweat. "Aominecchi!"

"Yo, Akashi." Aomine greeted lazily. Akashi nodded his head in acknowledgement as response. Kuroko decided to speak up. "Good morning Aomine-kun."

Aomine shrieked when he felt someone touching his shoulder. He squatted down and covered his ears in fear. "Shiiitt! I should have trust Satsuki that there's ghost in here. Oh God, please help me! I promise I would not read those magazines again!"

Akashi and Kuroko chuckled silently and Kuroko crouched down to Aomine. "Aomine-kun."

Aomine opened his eyes. "Tetsu?"

"Yes, it's me."

Aomine quickly stood up in shamed as he recovered. "Didn't I tell you to never ever do that trick again? God, Tetsu, you almost kill me!"

Kuroko covered her mouth with her hand to stifle her laughter. "I- I'm sorry Aomine-kun. I didn't mean to do that."

"You always said that yet you never stop doing it." Aomine retorted. He was about to go when Kise came in and saw Kuroko.

"Kurokocchi is hereeeee!" shouted the overly excited blond. "Are you here to see us practice? I can show you my fantastic skills!"

Aomine groaned in annoyance. "Slow down your voice idiot! No one wants to hear your stupid voice."

Kise cried crocodile tears, "That's mean! Aominecchi so mean!" Aomine tch-ed. "Kurokocchi, Aominecchi is mean right?" Kuroko kept her face straight as her could and deadpanned, "To be honest, Aomine-kun is right, you need to slow down your voice. You're attracting everyone's attention."

Kise sulked around the corner.

Kuroko shrugged and walked with Akashi leaving Kise alone as Aomine went to the bench to drink. Akashi helped Kuroko upstairs because the stairs just mopped and it's kinda slippery. They reached the first floor and there were three rooms.

"The room on your right is the store. I'm sure you know what it is. The middle one is nothing important since we rarely use it. And on your right is the meeting room. Satsuki pretty much spends her time in there with coach so you can join her." Akashi explained to her as he slid the door to the meeting room.

Kuroko spotted Momoi sitting on a chair seeming to be lost in thought as she stared at the magazine she held. Kuroko entered the room and sauntered over Momoi was. She bent down to see the magazine Momoi was reading and saw she was reading an article about basketball.

"What are you reading about Momoi-san?" Kuroko questioned, peeking at her. Momoi shrieked high pitch making Kuroko cringed. The pinkette accidentally released the magazine she was holding and threw it away. The magazine landed right before Akashi and he reached for it.

Momoi turned around to see the culprit. "Kuroko-san!"

"Hello Momoi-san." Kuroko replied with an innocent face.

Momoi sighed. "Just. . .please don't pull that stunt again. Anyway what are you doing here?"

"I'm sorry about that. But, you see, I'm here with Akashi-kun" Kuroko told her, revealing another presence in the room. Momoi paled at the mention of the redhead and shifted her eyes at Kuroko's side and caught the side of Akashi Seijuurou who was reading the magazine she held earlier.

"Oh- Good morning Akashi-kun!" Momoi said in panic. Akashi didn't respond, instead he paid his attention to the magazine. His eyes scanned the article in judgmental way. Then Kuroko saw it . . . the way his eyes narrowed at something. Kuroko turned to see but Akashi closed it as soon as she scooted closer.

"Let's go, Tetsumi." Akashi thrust his hands in his pocket, leaving the room. Kuroko was puzzled at the sudden change but followed him nevertheless. She waved goodbye to the pinkette before heading out of the room where Akashi had already got downstairs.

Kuroko hurried down and walked beside Akashi. "Where are we heading to?" She sent a fleeting glance at the redhead, waiting for a response. But alas, all she got was a silent treatment which made the bluenette frown. He seemed to be in dazed.

Kuroko watched the redhead sighed and closed his eyes, his adam's apple bobbing when Akashi swallowed. The man wasn't paying attention, she noticed. She bit her lip at the sudden awkwardness she felt.

"Akashi-kun?" She pushed the name passed her lips, watching as heterochromatic orbs floated down to look at her. The man's eyes were wide for a moment there and she furrowed her eyebrows. Then it downed to her; she just called Akashi with the honorific –kun whereas she always called him using –san.

Well, at least she got his attention now. "Where are we going?" she repeated her question before. Heterochromatic eyes that filled with cloudy thoughts disappeared and were replaced with rather amusement. "I'm sorry for ignoring you there but I am rather please with the new honorific."

Kuroko could feel her face starting to hot but kept her façade. "I just thought I need to change it since we're kinda in the same club and that I'm gonna see you often. I can change it back if you feel uncomfortable."

Akashi let out a low chuckle. "No need to be so awkward with me. In fact I'm happy with it Tetsumi." He said her name in low husky voice.

Kuroko looked up to him and noted that Akashi was chuckling to the other side covering it with his hand. Akashi stopped chuckling and turned to her. "We're going to have breakfast." He uttered, filling in her question.

Kuroko tilted her head. "But—"

"No buts." The man cut off accidentally used his authority tone making Kuroko flinch back a little out of instinct. He sighed again and rubbed his temples. "Sorry. I'm just . . . exhausted. Let's head to a café, no?"

"It's okay. Akashi-kun can rest." She said.

"No, it's my treat." Akashi insisted, and they strolled outside leaving very shocked to the core Generation of Miracles' members at their captain's softness toward the bluenette when in reality he never had shown any throughout years they spend with him.

…

The two decided to take a breakfast at the coffee shop nearby their campus. They chose a seat at the corner that specifically for 'couple' and that made her head jiggled up and down when she was being stared by the other customers as Akashi order their drinks at the counter. They were definitely not a couple. And never will be. Not that she hated Akashi. She just felt discomfort with the thought of them in relationship. They just met. It's weird. Plain weird.

Kuroko pulled out her phone from her pocket. She opted to ignore the others stares by playing with her phone. The moment she opened her phone, it was bombarded with almost hundreds fifty notifications from WhatsApp alone. Kuroko gulped in her saliva. She didn't open her phone yesterday because she was with Akashi in his house.

She tapped her thumb on the icon.

36 messages from unknown number

28 messages from Aomine-kun

84 messages from Kagami-kun

Drats. Kagami was worried. She was 200% sure about that. She face palmed. Kuroko shakily tapped his name and read the messages.

Yesterday

Kuroko, have u eaten?

Kuroko why in the Hell are u not answering me?

Kuroko where are you?

Tetsumi!

Kuroko rolled her eyes. Kagami get worried easily. He needed to calm down. After all, she's not a kid anymore. She's a complete adult. She doesn't need his help all the time because she already became a burden to him before. She scrolled downwards and her breath stopped at one peculiar sentence from her bestfriend.

That's it. If ur not answering me within this midnight I'm going over Sendai tomorrow!

Today

I'm on my way there. And ur still not answering me.

My train got delayed so maybe I'd arrive around seven in the evening

Kuroko obviously panicked at that. She quickly typed a reply message to him.

Kagami-kun, I'm fine u don't have to come here. You shouldn't be skipping off ur class just for me

She got a response message from him instantly.

My class got cancelled

WAIT, UR FINALLY ANSWERING ME

Tell me what the fuck happen to you dat u didn't even fucking answering me!

Too late, I've bought my train ticket

She was getting migraine. 101% sure. She tried finding an excuse for him to not go here.

My phone died that's why

And pls don't use vulgar language it's not nice

Besides where r u sleeping if ur here?

U cant live in my apartment u know… people will think it's not nice for a girl and a guy in same house

Kuroko knew that was a poor excuse. Who the fug care if a boy live in the same roof with a girl? It's not 80's anymore.

Kuroko do u not remembers who my family is?

I can easily access to any resort there. Piece of chocolate

Kuroko smiled a little.

I'm aware who ur family is Kagami-kun

And it's 'piece of cake' not chocolate.

She was about to write more if not for Akashi's voice snapping in. "Tetsumi." Kuroko shifted her eyes to Akashi. "Yes Akashi-kun?"

"You're not mind eating ham and coleslaw sandwich?" Kuroko's eyes brightened at the mention of food. She nodded her head vigorously, smiling lightly. "I don't mind at all. I love it." She answered earnestly.

"That's good to hear." Akashi replied. He was going to be honest here; that smile Kuroko gave was beautiful. "Here is your salted caramel white mocha frappuccino." He gave her the drink which Kuroko delightfully took it.

Kuroko sipped in slowly. Then her eyes caught something at Akashi's drink. "Akashi-kun, your name was written wrong." She informed him, staring at the obviously wrong spelling of his name.

Akashi seemed not surprised. "Oh this?" he showed her the name on the drink. "Yeah, I know… I can't believe how Akashi would turn to Acceshy too. The barista probably heard it wrong though he wrote your name correctly."

"You're not angry? I bet he do it purposely." Kuroko said, taking one bite of the sandwich. Knowing Akashi, she thought he would throw tantrum right there and then.

Akashi rested his chin on his palmed staring at her. "Like I said before, I'm exhausted. Not in the mood of doing it now."

"It's eleven in the morning." Kuroko muttered.

"There's nothing to be concern of Tetsumi. I can assure you that it's fine." Akashi drank his coffee. "Let's finish our breakfast first."

…

"Akashi-kun, can we go to the bookstore? I need to buy something there." Kuroko requested as they strolled down the street drown with pedestrians. Akashi simply hummed as response. Kuroko thought if it's just her or Akashi was not himself today.

She could sensed something was definitely bothering the redhead. And it got her mildly curious though she didn't try to pry any further. They eventually stopped their track at the red light and at this Akashi had a grip on her hand, making sure that she was paying enough attention to her surrounding. Making sure that Friday event will not happen ever again. "Careful Tetsumi, we didn't want that to happen again do we?"

Kuroko pursued her lips into a straight thin line and displeasure at the thought of ran over. Akashi hid their hands inside his parka's pocket after noting the bluenette discomfort at the morning when he held it in public.

Kuroko noticed this but didn't say anything. She stared at the ground and mouthed 'thank you', though she didn't do it direct at his face. Akashi can be a very understanding person when he wanted to be. Her cheeks felt warm.

She continued watching the road until they arrived at their destination as Akashi announced. "We're here, Tetsumi."

Kuroko looked up and realized that they're here. Glints of happiness could see dancing in her baby blue orbs showing that she was excited like a little kid who just got a new toy for their Christmas present.

Kuroko moved her legs forward and that was when she was aware that their hands were still linked together inside Akashi's pocket. The warmth on her hand made her didn't even realize at the fact of their holding hands. "Akashi-kun. . . hands." She tried to say, hoping that he'll understand. She was already edgy now. Dammit.

And thanked God he got it. Akashi muttered an apology, releasing her hand. Kuroko meekly nodded her head and brushed off the feeling inside her stomach. "You can stay here while I go search my books."

"You know, how about you recommend me some books?" Akashi suggested, pushing the bluenette forward inside the store. Kuroko seemed happy with his decision and that made him somewhat relief. Akashi was not blind or stupid. He knew when someone was feeling awkward and that was definitely Kuroko was feeling when he's out in daze.

Akashi obediently followed her lead deciding that she knew the place better than him. "What kind of genre you prefer Akashi-kun?" she asked, figuring out what the redhead would read.

Akashi paused for a moment to think. "Truth to be told, I only read historical and politic events."

Kuroko scrunched her eyebrows at the newfound fact. "Hmm . . . Akashi-kun, have you ever heard of Game of Thrones series?"

"No," he curtly said. "In fact, I'd never heard of that."

Kuroko gave him are-you-kidding-with-me look, already on the verge of saying 'seriously, Akashi-kun. Where do you live in your twenty years old life? Under a rock?' but she clenched her jaw, refusing to say a word. Kuroko cleared her throat. "Oh, uhh I suggest you to read them. It's a good series. They even made drama of it, Akashi-kun."

"Then we'll buy the whole series altogether." He easily said, taking the set of Game of Thrones from the shelf and putted it in the basket. Kuroko blinked. "That was fast. Don't you think you need to read the summary first?"

"If it's from you, I guess it's a good choice." Akashi smoothly said. Kuroko barely nodded her head and off to other side of bookstore searching for her book meanwhile the other customers who were there beside them the whole time were stunned. That was smooth move, man. Real smooth move you got there bud.

Kuroko came to a halt as soon as her eyes caught the title of a certain book. House Rules by Jodi Picoult. "I found it." She mumbled in disbelief. "I finally found it."

Akashi on behalf, felt happy for her. She looks like she just found treasure chest, Akashi thought, staring intently at her. "Good for you."

Kuroko took the book and putted in the basket. She was about to turn when she spotted another book; Off The Page by Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer. Kuroko could feel the giddiness starting to kick in her body. Without second thought, the book already in the basket magically.

"I'm done, Akashi-kun." Kuroko claimed, looking pleased. "Ah wait, I almost forgot to buy my French dictionary." She reminded herself.

Akashi spare glance at Kuroko who fumbled searching for dictionary and spoke up. "I have one in my house Tetsumi. You don't have to buy any."

"You don't have to. I can buy it-" she shut up at the look Akashi gave her. "Thank you so much. You have helped me so many times I don't even know what to do to pay back for your kindness. You really are a nice person Akashi-kun."

"Friends help each other." Was the reply he managed to answer her statement. He was kind of dumfounded when she called him nice. The only one who ever told him that was his deceased mother; Shiori Akashi.

They kind of argued at the counter when Akashi insisted on paying it which Kuroko firmly rejected the idea, since he just paid for her breakfast the morning and she needed to pay for her share in this meanwhile the worker behind the counter just watched their banter in amusement. "Akashi-kun doesn't need to pay. You already helped me enough. Let me pay for this one."

"Tetsumi, it's okay. I can deal with this price. You don't need to pay."

"Please let me pay."

"No," he crossed his arms, "I said I can pay for you. And that's final."

"No, Akashi-kun should stay outside and let me buy this for myself." She stubbornly replied in a hiss.

Akashi knew this girl was headstrong but he paid no heed. "Tetsumi, I do not want to repeat myself, you will do as I say and you will stay back like an adult woman and let the man pay for it."

"No-"

"How about big bro and sis share half in half?" a third voice chirped snapping the two young adults back to reality. They turned to the source of voice. It was a little boy that looked no more than six wearing his kindergarten hat on weekend. "Then it's a deal right?" the little kid continued. "Souta wanna buy Souta's lollipop here." He's using third person way to describe him.

Kuroko crouched down to reply the little boy. Akashi took this chance and pay for the books. Kuroko touched the little kid nose, smiling. "I'm sorry that we took so long. Here," she took the lollipop from the kid's hand and put it in the counter. "Let me buy that for you along with my books . . ." her smile vanished. She massaged her temples, trying to conceal her anger that threatened to grow when Akashi bought her books for her.

"Akashi-kun, seriously?" she muttered under her breath but told the counter to scan the lollipop nonetheless. She pulled out her purse and handed money to the cashier. "I'm sorry for the scene we caused you."

The cashier sweat dropped, unsure what to say. "Uhh it's alright. Really. And uhh thank you for shopping here?" that last sentence sounded like a question but neither the adults make a remark over it.

Kuroko made a head gesture. "You're most welcome." She said in monotone. "No plastic bag please." She fished the lollipop and gave to Souta. "Here is your lollipop."

The eyes that sparkled like stars in the night were visible in Souta's bright blue eyes. "Thank you so much big sis!"

"It's no big problem." She ruffled his head making the hat all crumpled getting a cute pout as response. "You're such a lovely boy." Not gonna lie: She loves kids.

"Souta ish a good boy!" he said proudly. "Hey big sis what's cha name?"

"Tetsumi, Kuroko Tetsumi."

"Okay then when Souta grows up, Souta's gonna marry Tetsumi-Neesan!" he grinned as his dimples were showing on his cheeks.

They didn't notice a certain redhead who was watching their antics beside the counter. "Let's go Tetsumi." Souta made a face, feeling sad as Kuroko said, "Okay."

"Bye-bye, Souta-kun." Kuroko waved, walking out from the store with Akashi beside her. The mood suddenly changed when they stepped out from the store. They walked in complete silence that it was deafening. Akashi knew where this was getting at. Kuroko was still upset at him and was ignoring his attempts to talk to her.

The redhead just thought that he should pay everything. Shouldn't a man be paying for everything? So he couldn't see the problem here. He knew the woman was not complaisant but should she get mad over this? Dealing with girl was such pain in the ass sometimes when you don't know how to lighten up the mood. But whoever said that Akashi didn't know what to do?

They were walking to Kuroko's apartment and she definitely was not slowing down her steps to wait for him.

"Tetsumi."

"Yes, Akashi-kun?"

"Careful. Look in front of you. You're about to hit a pole again." Akashi moved faster and held a grip on her wrist. "Look, I know you're upset but really I won't do that again. I promise. Could you forgive me?"

He heard Kuroko's sighed. "I know you mean well Akashi-kun but you already helped me so much. I'm in dept to you. I don't want to be trouble for you."

"Does that mean apology accepted?"

Kuroko could feel he was smiling by that stupid sound he made. "Apology accepted." She could feel the corner of her lips rising.

…

"Thank you for the day, Akashi-kun." She bowed her head. "You can lend me your dictionary tomorrow." They were standing in front of the elevator that reminded Kuroko their second meeting.

"That reminds me Tetsumi. You took French class?" he asked, quirking an eyebrow.

"Yes. I just thought it would be fun and it is. I love their culture."

"That's good to hear. I better go now." Akashi said, hands in pocket. Kuroko waved him goodbye. "Bye," she uttered whilst pushing the up button. Kuroko fished for her phone and stepped inside the elevator.

You have six unread messages from Kagami-kun. Drats, she forgot about Kagami.

Idc if it's piece of cake I prefer chocolate y'know

Ugh, look… ur not answering me again

I have good news! I bought a plane ticket to Sendai!

Airbus A380 if im not mistaken

I'm going at one so I'd probably arrive at one forty.

Hey could ya meet me at the airpot?

Last seen, 11:24 a.m.

Kuroko looked at the time. Quarter after one.

Damn.

TO BE CONTINUED

SORRY AGAIN. I'M BUSY. I HAVE A CAMP AFTER I POSTED CHAPTER 4. ORZ.

I'm having a writer's block. I don't know how to write romance! Can u guys give me some ideas for their cute moments? Oh and this chapter takes on Sunday.

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