Author's Note: Once again, this chapter has been tweaked a bit from the old one.

Pairing(s): Kiseki no Sedai x Kuroko

Warning(s): AU, OOC-ness, fluff, badly written suspense and mystery (I love reading them but doesn't mean I can write them!), supernatural, and importantly, shounen-ai (male x male)!

Disclaimer: The rightful owner of Kuroko no Basuke is Fujimaki-sensei!

Teikou Senior Student Council

Crunch. Crunch. !

SNAP!

"Murasakibara…how many times do I have to remind you…no EATING while we are WORKING?!"

…CrunchCrunchCrunchCRUNCH!

Midorima felt something other than the pencil in his hand snapping rapidly as the purple haired giant made more obnoxious noises eating his snack in favour of ignoring the other. As Midorima fumed, trying to calm down muttering a mantra in his head, Murasakibara blankly stared at the bespectacled teen for a while before turning his attention back on a small figure slumbering on the sofa. The fact the person on the sofa was still in the land of dreams was a miracle with all the noise going around.

"Stop EATING and do-"

"Shintarou, Atsushi. Both of you stop."

Before Midorima could give a piece of his mind to the snack eating giant, a sharp voice cut him off. Akashi, who had been dutifully working on the stacks of paper on his desk decided to intervene.

"If you two keep this up, you will disturb his rest."

His mismatched eyes of red and gold narrowed in warning at the duo, daring them to go against him. Knowing it wasn't a wise idea Midorima threw away the broken pencil into the waste basket beside his desk and started on his share of work with a pen this time. Every once in a while he would glance at the small figure on the sofa as if to check that indeed, the person was still sleeping. Same could be said for Murasakibara. He threw away his still left-over snack at the waste basket next to his desk and began diligently working on the papers on his desk while also glancing at the sleeping figure.

The tranquil atmosphere continued on until with a loud bang, the door opened and came in an overly energetic Kise along with Aomine who each had a beautifully designed box in their hands. Before the three who were in the room could say something the previously slumbering figure on the sofa began to move. With the blanket dangling over the edge of the sofa, the figure sat up, blinked, looked around, and,

"Ah…good morning…wait, afternoon…"

"Kuroko-cchi~!"

"Oi, Kise! The box!"

The previously sleeping figure now awake was none other than Kuroko Tetsuya. Still feeling a bit tired, he rubbed his eyes hoping it would somehow chase away the drowsiness. Even with the horrendous bed hair he had, he looked (according to the people in the room) downright adorable and Kise, like an excited dog, ran over to the fair boy and tackled him. Luckily, Aomine was able to catch the box that flung out of the blond's hand as he flew over to the small boy.

"You are so adorable, Kuroko-cchi~! Did you miss me? I missed you so much!"

"It's only been…(looks at the clock on the wall) an hour, Kise-kun."

"Well, it felt like years to me!"

Before the blond could continue to rub his cheek against the other, Kuroko was lifted up and found himself sitting on Murasakibara's lap. With a gentleness no one could ever suspect of him having with his huge stature and all, Murasakibara tenderly ran his hand through Kuroko's hair trying to tame it. Soon enough, Tetsuya's light blue hair returned to its flat state.

"Honestly, Tetsu…I never see you moving in your sleep and yet, your hair still manages to do that! Are you sure you don't know why?"

"Like I said before, Aomine-kun…I do not know the reason why…"

"Kuro-chin is so cute…"

Despite his hair being now fixed, Murasakibara continued to thread his fingers through the silky strands that somehow manage to go all over the place once its owner wakes up from his sleep and the said owner couldn't help but feel sleepy again. The sweet toothed giant continued to stroke Kuroko's hair ignoring the glares of jealousy and envy thrown his way. Feeling the rather dangerous tension in the atmosphere, Kuroko took a hold of the taller boy's hand and gave him his trademark blank look.

"I think that's enough, Murasakibara-kun. And I would appreciate if you would let me go."

"But Kuro-chin…"

"That's right, Murasaki-cchi! You can't just hog Kuroko-cchi yourself you know! He belongs to all of us!"

"…Kise-kun, I don't belong to anyone but myself. Murasakibara-kun, I would really like to sit on the sofa…without you holding me."

"…Fine."

"Thank you."

Kuroko was back to the sofa where he was resting before after the tall teen, reluctantly, let him out from the embrace. When he thought he could have some space to himself finally, Kuroko found himself being sandwiched by Akashi on his left and Midorima on his right.

"Oi! That's not fair!"

"Midorima-cchi, Akashi-cchi! I was the one who was going to sit next to him!

"…"

While both Aomine and Kise were complaining about the unfairness of the seating arrangements, Murasakibara got up from his chair without a word and towards the sofa. Before anyone could ask what he was doing, he simply picked up Kuroko who was looking rather annoyed, sat on the now non-occupied sofa seat with Kuroko once again, sitting on his lap.

"That's cheating! And Midorima-cchi, I thought you didn't want to seat anywhere near Kuroko-cchi!"

"Hmph, don't be mistaken. It's just that there's nowhere to seat."

Pushing up his square-rimmed glasses, Midorima looked away and all others (minus Kuroko) could think was, "You liar! There's another sofa in front of you! Why the hell are you blushing anyway?!" Seeing no point in arguing any further and admitting it was their loss this time around both Aomine and Kise sat on the other sofa and the two boxes that were in Aomine's hands were placed upon the table between the two sofas.

"Aomine-kun, Kise-kun…what are those boxes?"

The moment of his sulking forgotten, Kise immediately perked up (you could see golden dog ears perking up and a tail wagging) at the question given by his one and only, Kuroko-cchi. If only his fan girls could see him now. Their dream prince reduced to nothing but a dog happy to receive attention from his master! The paparazzi would have a field day!

"I am glad you asked, Kuroko-cchi! I know you usually like to have your vanilla milkshake in the morning but then, the café had this new item so I-"

"Oi, what's with this 'I' business, blondie?"

"Fine. Aomine-cchi and I decided Kuroko-cchi might like it! Open them up!"

When he opened the boxes, one had a cake while the other had a pudding inside. They both looked equally delicious and Murasakibara couldn't help but stare at them with a hungry look in his eyes.

"What do you think, Kuroko-cchi? It's a vanilla milkshake cake and pudding! Try them!"

"Don't worry, Tetsu. We will also buy you the shake during lunch. Why don't you give them a try?"

"Here, Kuroko."

Midorima took out a fork seemingly out of nowhere and handed it to Kuroko along with a napkin. With bated breath, especially the ones who bought them, everyone (Murasakibara looked liked he wanted a bite) watched as Kuroko took a very small piece of the cake first to eat it and did the same thing with the pudding.

"…They are delicious."

Everyone blushed (especially Aomine and Kise who were in the position of frontal assault) for Kuroko gave off one of his rare smiles. The slight twitch of lips might not seem like much, but that was a big thing if it was Kuroko who was doing it.

"Then I will buy you some more later! For the job I had last week I was paid quite a lot and my Kuroko-cchi only savings have gotten much larger too! Is there anything you want? Or anywhere you want to go?"

Silence

"…Why are you guys staring at me like that?"

Kuroko silently ate the delectable desserts in front of him as others stared at Kise as though he was an alien being. However, if you were to look closer you could see something else burning in the others' eyes as they stared at Kise…competitiveness.

"Hey, Tetsu! Instead of this blondie, why don't I take you somewhere?"

"Please, Daiki. You are just a student and I doubt you have sufficient enough funds (Aomine glared). Tetsuya, let's go to the 'Star Aquarium' this Sunday. If I remember, you like the shake and the crepes sold there. It's decided we are going. The two of us only."

Both Aomine and Kise opened their mouths to protest only to close them again thanks to the 'do-not-defy-me' look Akashi was giving them.

"I just happen to have some free coupons for deluxe vanilla milkshake delight from 'Dream Café'. I am giving them to you because there's no one else and I am not fond of sweet concoctions. Well, I am quite taken with their yokan (sweet bean paste jelly)…therefore, we should go together."

Midorima adjusted his glasses as he said his piece and ignored the looks of disbelief and doubt thrown his way.

"…There's a new bakery opening…I heard they specialize in vanilla flavours…want to go together, Kuro-chin?"

Murasakibara rubbed his cheeks against Kuroko's hair as the small boy ate, tightening his hold around the lithe waist.

"Wait a minute! I was the one to ask first! You guys can't just do that!"

Kise pouted at the unfairness of it all. He was the one to ask first, so he should be the one to go somewhere with his Kuroko-cchi first!

"Why don't we ask him? Tetsuya, what do you want?"

Due to him taking small bites, Kuroko was still far away from finishing the desserts bought for him. He was so engrossed in eating the sweets of his favourite flavour that he didn't really pay attention to the conversation that was going around him. With the fork in his mouth, a bit of cream on the side of his lips, he tilted his head in question, his expression blank. It took every ounce of control they had not to jump the boy or faint in euphoria (especially in Kise's case).

"I apologize for not listening. What was the question?"

"Tetsu, you have cream on your lips-"

Akashi looked like he wanted to maim something, Kise looked as though the world ended, Midorima stared not knowing how to react, Aomine clenched his hands into fists…as Murasakibara simply bent down to lick the cream off. Kuroko didn't even flinch.

"Thank you, Murasakibara-kun."

"…Sweet…"

"Ah, that's right. How rude of me. Here, have some."

"Ah~"

Murasakibara looking smug (to the others except Kuroko), playfully 'ah-ed' as Kuroko cut a large piece of the cake with the fork and brought it to Murasakibara's lips.

"Would you like some more, Murasakibara-kun?"

Nod

"Then here you-"

Before Kuroko could once again feed the taller teen, a hand shot out to grab his that was holding onto the fork.

"Akashi-kun?"

"Tetsuya, I think Atsushi knows how to use his hands. There's no need for you to feed him."

Mismatched eyes glared and Murasakibara patted Kuroko's head while telling him he will eat it himself. Look closer, and you could see Murasakibara's eyes that usually held nothing tinged with annoyance.

"Mido-chin, give me a fork too."

"Get it yourself."

"You can use mine, Murasakibara-kun. I am feeling full very now."

"…Are you sure, Kuro-chin?"

"Yes, I am sure. You can finish them all."

"Eh? Wait, Kuroko-cchi/Testsu! We bought it for you! Not for that overgrown giant!"

Sadly, their shouts were ignored as Akashi once again asked Kuroko about where he wanted to go and with whom. And the desserts that weren't even half finished when Kuroko was eating, was gone in an instant thanks to Murasakibara.

"I would like to go to the aquarium…(Akashi looked pleased about that) with everyone (others looked happy about that other than Akashi)."

"If that's what you truly want, Tetsuya."

"I want to spend more time with everyone. We didn't get to see each other much during the break."

That comment sealed the deal. Kise texted his manager saying he will not be able to work during the upcoming this Sunday, Midorima checked his horoscope to see what his luck would be like and what lucky item he needed, Akashi took out his cell phone and was talking to someone, Aomine made sure to check he didn't have anything else to do on Sunday and if he did, to cancel them, and Murasakibara just held Kuroko tighter.

It was Kuroko who broke the tranquil silence this time.

"Kise-kun…can you please put that painting away?"

No matter how many times he has seen it, Kuroko could just never get used to it. Though it was a different one from before, he felt uncomfortable and dare to say, a bit embarrassed (not that he would ever admit that).

Kise's attention turned away from enjoying his dear Kuroko-cchi to the painting that hung in the middle of the room. Not only Kise, but everyone else's attention also shifted to the said painting.

"Eh? But why? I put my heart and soul into that piece! Like every other pieces I had painted! But this one came out extremely well!"

Kise excitedly began to explain about how the painting came to be and how he was proud of it.

"I love that painting…you don't like it, Kuro-chin?"

"I don't see anything wrong with it, Tetsu."

"Hmph. It's just a painting, Kuroko."

"Personally, I find it lovely to look at. Ryouta did a fine job in painting it. Though, the real one is much more preferable. "

Knowing it was futile, Kuroko decided to concede…for this time around.

Before they knew it, the sun had already set down and the students that have been mingling around outside have already went back to their respective dorms.

"Man, time sure flies by."

Getting up from the sofa, Aomine stretched his arms as he yawned.

"We should all head back to our dorms. I have something to tell you guys once we get back. Let's go."

At Akashi's words, everyone perked up in curiosity but knowing better than to ask they just followed the red head.

"The room sure is bigger than it was back in the junior division, huh? I still don't know how you managed to convince the chairman to room all of us together."

Akashi just chuckled but made no further comment on Aomine's unasked question of, "how did you it?"

"But because of it, didn't they have to demolish several rooms and refurnish everything? It seems more like a hotel…and we still have individual rooms…Well, not that I am complaining! As long as I am with Kuroko-cchi~!"

Kuroko huffed in annoyance but allowed the blond to hold him in his rare moment of kindness (it was more of the fact because he was still feeling a bit tired and didn't have the energy to push off the taller blond or evade him).

"Well, why don't you all sit down first?"

At Akashi's demand, they all sat down on the sofa that was in the living room of their dorm. While they all sat down, Akashi remained standing. Once again, Kuroko was sitting on Murasakibara's lap as both Kise and Aomine fumed at the unfairness.

"Tetsuya, I know you are still tired. Why don't you go and have some rest?"

Unlike the atmosphere from before in the student council room, it was more tense and oppressive and the uneasy silence stretched on before Akashi finally spoke. Kuroko looked far from happy by what was said.

"…I refuse."

"Tetsuya…"

"…"

"Honestly, Tetsuya…"

"I don't know what you are afraid of but, I believe I also have the right to hear what you are about to say as a fellow member, Akashi-kun."

For sure, if it was anyone else (even Aomine, Kise, Midorima, and Murasakibara), Akashi would have been more than happy to punish them for their insolence in disobeying him but since it was Kuroko, it was a different story. Usually, the red head would never allow anyone talk back and refuse him but whenever it came to the small teen, Akashi couldn't help concede.

"Does it have something to do with Kuroko?"

"As sharp as ever, Shintarou."

"What do you mean by that, Akashi-cchi! Is it something bad?!"

"Is Tetsu in danger?!"

Murasakibara held onto Kuroko tighter and the sharp glare given by Akashi managed to silence the loud duo.

"It has come to my attention it has come to an end. And he might be coming back."

While Kuroko remained impassive, the other four immediately tensed up at the bomb dropped by Akashi. You could practically feel anger and intense hate rolling off of them.

"I thought the punishment would be longer…don't tell me!"

Midorima was immediately able to connect the dots and knowing that might not be the case with the others, Akashi decided to elaborate.

"An appeal was made and for some unfathomable reason, it was accepted. Despite what had occurred."

"But that's-"

It was Aomine who cut off Kise as he angrily ranted.

"Be quiet, Daiki."

Knowing it was unwise to anger Akashi while he was in a bad mood Aomine stopped his ranting but continued to grumble under his breath.

"In order to prevent future mishaps from happening, from now on, make sure at least one of us is with Tetsuya at all times. Understand?"

Everyone (minus Kuroko) nodded in confirmation. Satisfied by their determined nods, Akashi focused his attention on Kuroko and in a gentler tone he spoke.

"Do you understand, Tetsuya? Make sure at least one of us is with you at all times. And don't think about being a burden to us, understand?"

Kuroko, who have remained silent throughout the whole conversation, looked as though he wanted to protest but with the stares he was receiving from not only Akashi but the others, he silently nodded. Usually, Kuroko would have argued and made his stance but knowing how it deeply affected them, and never wanting to see such expressions on their faces again, he decided to agree.

"It's going to began soon. Isn't that right, young master?"

I will be updating my Vanilla Milkshake one-shots next! For some reason, I have the urge for them now...After I update my other stories...Hopefully, soon...