Unrequited Love?

[yellowcopycat]

Kaijou and Seirin had just had their first practice match, which was shaping up to be a tradition of sorts. This time, Kaijou had gone to Seirin. The gym was nice, newer then Kaijou's but maybe not as big. 

 

He was breathing heavily, but smiling broadly. It always felt good to play, even if it was just a practice match and they weren't going all out. After all, he wanted to keep some of his new tricks up his sleeves, just like he was sure Kagami and Kuroko were hiding some of their new tricks too. This year's match had ended in a draw. Better than last year's practice match, which had ended in Kaijou's loss by two points.  

 

Just thinking about Kuroko made Kise look over to the Seirin team, focusing in on the smaller boy. 

 

For awhile now Kise had realized that he had feelings for Kuroko. Kise had looked up to Kuroko for awhile, but it wasn't really until after the Winter Cup that Kise realized he was probably in love with Kuroko. 

 

He took a towel that one of the first years offered him. "Thanks," he said absently. He scrubbed at his face, his thoughts racing. He had been thinking about Kuroko a lot lately, and seeing him only brought those thoughts back to the surface, only pushed aside when the game had begun. Now with the game over he couldn't focus. The warm glow in his chest that came whenever he thought about Kuroko was back with a vengeance.

 

The Kaijou team was gathering their things and getting ready to board the bus. He told the first year that he'd be along in a bit and began to head over to the Seirin team. 

 

"Kurokocchi~" he called out. No time like the present, he thought. He didn't know if Kuroko would return his feelings, but he was hopeful. The time Kuroko had cheered him on while he went up against Haizaki stood out in his mind. 

 

"Kurokocchi! You got a minute?"

Comments

[misdirects]

I would be sad to hear if you decided not to go through with it.

Seeing you talk with so much excitement about chasing your dreams gave me a bit more courage to pursue my own interests.

[yellowcopycat]

Oh, I'm going to do it! No stopping me!!

I'm glad I could help!

[misdirects]

Good. I expect to read all about your exploits in college basketball. It'll be a good incentive for me to practice English.

[yellowcopycat]

=D

Don't worry! You'll have lots to read about!

About half an hour later, Kuroko gets a picture of Akashi asleep on Kise's shoulder.

Akashicchi finally getting some rest. Isn't he cute like this?

[misdirects]

Yes, extremely cute.

He has not forgotten Akashi's slight against him from a couple days ago!

I'm sure he really needs it. Make sure you're getting enough rest too.

[yellowcopycat]

There were no slights to be had! Just Kurokocchi being stubborn.

Unlike you, he can take a compliment =P

I am. Today we've just been watching movies and cuddling. Mostly me dropping myself on him, but he got a hug in too. I think he's a bit touch-starved now that his Kings have graduated. He's more open to casual touch now than he was at Teikou.

[misdirects]

He refuses to be acknowledged as cute! And will just ignore the first bit.

We were always equally divided in terms of casual touch at Teikou, weren't we? Kise, Aomine, Momoi and Murasakibara were the most amenable to it. Kuroko himself mostly tolerated it from others, but rarely initiated.

The Kings did always seem very friendly, Kiyoshi-senpai included.

[yellowcopycat]

Except for Hanamiya. He wasn't popular with Akashicchi's kings either, with Reo having a particular dislike for him.

Hayama was very touchy. Like a really friendly cat.

[misdirects]

If possible, I prefer not to include Hanamiya-san within that grouping. It's a nice group otherwise.

That does suit him. In that line of thinking, you're like a dog.

[yellowcopycat]

I never met him, but both you and Reo speak awfully of him, so I have to take your word for it.

You know, I often thought of myself as a puppy with a bunch of kittens while at Teikou. Some were more friendly than others.

[misdirects]

I feel like I should be offended by that, but if I think about it, I did grow up with cats.

[yellowcopycat]

Kurokocchi is a sneaky cat. Midorimacchi is a haughty one. Aominecchi is a tomcat on the prowl.

Murasakibaracchi is a Maine Coon. One that always acts like he needs to be fed despite already having had dinner.

Akashicchi is a princely one.

[misdirects]

All cats are sneaky.

Akashi-kun seems like he'd be a Siamese cat.

[yellowcopycat]

Some are more so than others!

Yeah, he would be. You're a black cat.

[misdirects]

That would be quite apt.

My childhood cats are black.

[yellowcopycat]

Are you sure that's not a picture of you as a baby? lol =P

Cute! Do you not have cats anymore?

[misdirects]

If only I were as cute as they are.

The mother passed away before I started middle school, but we still have one of her litter. Sumi gets along quite well with Nigou.

[yellowcopycat]

One day, I'm going to have to see your baby photos. You've seen mine. And the few Akashi has I've seen too. - They're very dignified, by the way.

I'm sorry to hear that. We had a cat when I was really young, but I only have a few memories of her.

[misdirects]

As to be expected of Akashi-kun.

I'm never inviting you over - my mother loves to share them umprompted. It's embarassing.

Thank you. I have a lot of good memories with Suzuri and I like to think she had a happy life full of love from us.

[yellowcopycat]

Kurokocchi! You've seen mine!! =( My dad's just as bad!

I don't remember our cat's name. Like all little kids, I called her Nyanchan. I think she was mostly Dad's.

If I got a pet, I'd like a dog. A yellow one! So we can both have Nigous! (though obviously I'd name him something different)

[misdirects]

Your father can at least divide his attentions amongst you and your sisters. I'm an only child, so my mother is a little...

A golden retriever would suit you best.

[yellowcopycat]

True, but you forget, there's an eight year diffrence between me and Saoko-nee! By the time I was born they were in second and fourth grade! And when I started working, Mihoshi-nee was my age!

oh.

Wow, I've been modeling for ten years. Just realized that. Wow.

Hmm... Either a gold retriever or a yellow lab.

[misdirects]

You're very used to being photographed. I'm not that fond of it.

Or a Goldendoodle. If you want something very, very cute.

[yellowcopycat]

OMG he's adorable! I'll have to wait until I have my own place to get one, but yeah, that's a dog that looks like me!!

lol. I guess I am. I do like it more than you.

[misdirects]

I would hope you like it, considering you've been at it for a decade. Congratulations on the milestone, by the way.

My mother wishes I'd be more amenable to photos because her hobby is making scrapbooks. She's already planning to make one for this trip.