A/n : AHHH IM SO SORRY. I think I kinda wrote too much and now its too long winded andand its boring im so sorry but to those who actually took the time to read it, please come here and let me embrace you and love you.

"Classes are dismissed!" As soon as the teacher said that, students got on their feet and ran to the canteen like there was an apocalypse happening while Kagami turned his chair around to face Kuroko who was dozing off, thinking of asking him a question. He still found it annoying that Kuroko could sleep in class without getting caught because of his annoying misdirection.

"Kuroko... Oi, Kuroko!" He nudged him. "Ah?" He peeled open an eye.

"Classes are over, dammit!"

"Ah, is that so? Sorry," He got up and started to pack his things. Kagami held onto his question, leaving it to linger at the tip of his tongue.

"Let's go eat lunch, Kagami-kun," it was Kuroko's turn to nudge Kagami who was in a daze. "O-Okay."

After they sat down at an empty table and started to eat their lunch, Kuroko stared at Kagami in silence. Kagami sensed his gaze on him and looked up, "What is it?" Kuroko was silent for a while and then continued eating. "Hey, don't ignore me!" Kagami said. Kuroko swallowed and replied, "Kagami-kun, you're acting weird today. Did something happen?" Kagami went silent this time and Kuroko knew he was spot on. Nothing can escape Kuroko when it comes to Kagami.

Kagami let out a sigh and set down his cutlery and somewhat awkwardly looked at Kuroko in the eyes. "K-Kuroko..." Kuroko anticipated. "I need some advice." Kuroko asked with the same poker face, "What advice?"

Kagami could not maintain eye contact any longer and looked down and started to poke and nudge at his food. Kuroko was patient, though.

"Advice o-on l-l-love..." As Kagami's voice trailed away into the noise, Kuroko nearly dropped his spoon. Kuroko smiled a little while noticing a little blush reach Kagami's cheeks. "Why?" Kagami froze, as if he had not expected the question to come so soon. "Sorry but... I-Is it okay to tell you later?" Kagami frantically continued to scoop rice into his mouth.

On the way home, Kuroko did not ask Kagami anything and decided to leave it to him to tell him himself. They walked in silence for about fifty meters when Kagami finally opened his mouth and said, "It's about a girl..." Kuroko looked up at him, cuing him to continue. "Well, I-"

"Don't be shy, Kagami-kun," Kuroko interrupted, clearly reading his thoughts, and stared deep into Kagami's dark scarlet eyes. Goosebumps appeared all over on Kagami's body as he looked away. "A-Anyway, I met this girl the other day while playing basketball... She was on the other half of the court and when my ball rolled over by accident, she picked it u-" Kuroko interrupted, "Go straight to the point."

"Okay, fine!" Kagami cleared his throat and continued, "When she turned around, I-I thought I saw an angel. She was so beautiful! What's more, she's good at basketball. We even played one-on-one and ate at Maji Burger after that! And she... she also has a big appetite like me..." Kagami's blushing was almost at full throttle when he talked about her, especially at the big appetite part, which he never admitted that he had one before.

Kuroko maintained his usual poker face, but almost chuckled at Kagami rattling on and on about the girl. "What's her name?" Kagami hesitated for a while and replied, "Tanaka Tsuruko." Kuroko was about to say something but Kagami cut in, "I-It's a nice name, isn't it? I think so, too!" Kagami laughed shyly and Kuroko smiled along with him. It was the first time he had seen Kagami behaving like this.

Somewhat lovesick.

"Then what else do you know about her?"

"Apparently, she isn't in a basketball club or team or anything. She said playing basketball is just her hobby and would go down to the nearby basketball court three times a week to play on her own," Kagami paused. "But she's pretty good at it."

Silence.

"A-Anyway, this isn't what I wanted to ask you!" Kagami sighed once more and finally released the question which was being held captive, "V-Valentine's day coming up right?" He did not wait for Kuroko to reply and just continued, "I-I want to buy something for her... and, and make her some chocolates!" He stuttered and blushed even more.

"Basically, the main point is, I need your help in finding the right gift and making chocolates!" Kagami blurted out, concluding the entire conversation they had until now.

It's about time, Kuroko thought. He took such a long time to get to the real main point.

"Ano... Why did you come to me first?"

"Eh... Well, I just thought you were good with girls, that's all."

Silence.

"I see." Then there was silence again.

"So..." Kagami broke it after a few minutes of walking. "Will you help me?"

"Of course."

Kagami flashed a smile and threw an arm around Kuroko, nearly bringing him to his knees and said, "I knew I could count on you, Kuroko!"

"First things first, Valentine's Day is about a week away, so there's enough time to teach you everything," Kuroko had as if switched on his professional mode and lectured Kagami. Kagami was a diligent student and listened well.

"Let's go get the gift first, since it'll take a longer time." Kagami nodded enthusiastically.

After they left their bags at Kagami's place, they set off to the mall.

They went from gift shop to gift shop and even shops selling dresses and skirts. "Kagami-kun, what kind of dresses does she like?"

"I... I'm not sure... I'm sorry," Kagami lowered his head. "It's okay, we can still buy other things for her," Kuroko assured him and led him to the gift shop next door.

"Hm... What would be a suitable gift for a girl, Kuroko?" Kagami asked, looking around. However, there was no reply. "Eh?"

Damn, I lost him! Argh... Where did that misdirection guy go to?! Kagami scanned the shop.

His eyes eventually settled on a light blue-haired man near the counter and he rushed over. Upon noticing him talking to someone else, he slowed down and looked closely. Squinting, he found out that it was Momoi.

"Ah! Kagamin!"She waved.

Kagamin... Kagami still felt awkward with the nickname. "Hello, Momoi-san. Why are you here today?"

"I came out to eat lunch with Dai-chan!" She was energetic as usual with Kuroko.

"Dai-chan? Aomine? Where did that guy go then?" He looked around.

"Ah, he's here."

"Eh... If it isn't Kagami," Aomine spoke with the usual unsurprised tone. Kagami whipped around to see Aomine clad in a dark blue jacket, corresponding to the color of his hair.

"Anyway, why are you two here?" Aomine asked the Seirin duo. Kagami froze and looked at Kuroko who looked up at him with questioning eyes.

Why are you looking at me like that? Kuroko's eyes seemed to ask.

Kagami sighed and replied shyly, "We're looking for a gift…"

Momoi did not allow him to simply stop there, "For who?"

Kuroko suddenly tugged at Kagami's sleeve and tip-toed to whisper into his ear, "Kagami-kun, maybe we can ask Momoi-san for advice."

"Ah, that's true, she is a girl after all," he whispered back but when he looked at Aomine, he knew he could not do it.

He bent down and whispered to Kuroko again, "But Aomi-"

"It's fine."

Kagami stared at Kuroko's so-called innocent aqua blue eyes for a second or two and gave in. He sighed once more and asked, "M-Momoi-san, erm… Do you know something that a girl will definitely like?"

"That depends on the girl," she simply said.

"I-Is that so…"

Aomine chuckled and stepped into the conversation, "So what kind of girl is she? The one you like."

"A-Ahomine, shut up!" Kagami looked away with a hint of a blush forming on his cheeks. "Well," he started to describe Tsuruko anyway to the best of his ability, trying his best not to go on for too long. Aomine interrupted twice asking whether she was big-breasted or not.

"Well," Momoi thought for a while, looking around in the cramped gift shop. "Ah! This would do!" She held up a keychain with a miniature burger attached to it.

For a minute or two, the boys except Kuroko stared at her with a look clearly saying, "Are you sure you know what you're holding onto?"

"Why a burger?" Kagami asked. "Why a keychain?" Aomine asked. "Why?" Kuroko asked.

Momoi backed away a little from the questions being shot at her all at once, then explained, "You see, Kagamin, Tsuruko-chan has a big appetite right? And you also said that she likes to eat burgers just like you, right?"

Kagami processed Momoi's words in his head like a washing machine, nodding slowly. "Girls like guys who put in effort, even if it's a little. However, not all girls are like that, so you'll have to be careful," Momoi lectured Kagami, handing over the burger keychain. "But for Tsuruko-chan, I think this will do. Small gifts at this stage will increase her affection points."

Momoi-san's an expert…! Kagami thought.

"Since it's the first Valentine's Day gift you'll give her, it's best to give a small and simple gift. Besides," Momoi chuckled. "This is kinda cute too, isn't it? Plus, you like burgers too, and whenever she sees this keychain, she'll think of you. Isn't that great?"

"Woahh…" Kagami gasped at Momoi's lecture. It was brilliant to him and he felt like he could take on the world.

"I-I'll go pay!" He went over to the counter.

Before they went separate ways, Aomine pulled Kagami to a corner and told him to get a picture of her. Consequently, he nearly got kicked in the shin.

"Now for the chocolates, Kuroko!" Kagami dragged Kuroko along and Kuroko hummed in response.

"Hm… These should be all the ingredients needed," Kuroko said as he counted the items off his fingers.

"I didn't know so many ingredients were needed…" Kagami looked into the basket in awe.

Kuroko ignored him and headed towards the counter while Kagami tagged along, "You'll have to pay, Kagami-kun." Kagami hesitated then fished out his wallet.

"Is there anything left, Kuroko? I feel like something's still missing."

"A mold. Do you have a mould at home, Kagami-kun?"

Kagami furrowed his eyebrows and asked, "A mold?"

Kuroko explained to him, "It's something that forms the shape of food, like moulds for ice cubes."

"I see. Well, I don't think I have one."

"Then let's go get it. It's sold out here." Kagami went along with him, allowing him to take the lead.

As they walked along, it was getting more and more crowded. "Kuroko, hold onto me," Kagami reached out.

"Eh?" Kuroko's voice was almost drowned out by the noise. Kagami did not bother to repeat and just grabbed his hand and pulled him close.

"Here, let me hold onto the groceries," he took the groceries from Kuroko who was getting shoved and banged into by the people around him. "You're too small to be seen, especially when you have such a weak presence. Stay beside me and don't let go."

Just like that, side by side, hand in hand, they broke away from the merciless crowd and into a baking shop.

Kagami took a deep breath of the fresh air and let go of Kuroko's hand. He noticed that Kuroko was swaying from right to left, paler than he originally was. "Eeehh?! K-Kuroko! Are you okay?"

"Hah… Sorry, Kagami-kun… There wasn't enough oxygen just now…" He panted a little and his face started turning red.

"Get a hold of yourself!" Kagami held onto Kuroko, afraid of letting him fall.

"I'm fine now, Kagami-kun. Thank you."

Kagami heaved a sigh of relief and shook his head. Man, you're always worrying others.

When they had finally reached Kagami's house, it was around evening and Kuroko had called his mother about staying over at his house.

"Now let's get down to business!" Kagami took out the ingredients from the plastic bag and placed them neatly on the counter near the sink.

Kuroko went over to the sink to washed his face. "What's wrong? Tired? Come on, it's time to get serious!" Kagami told him. Kuroko, on the other hand, wiped off the water using his sleeves quietly.

Kagami gave him a determined look and slapped his cheeks gently. "Ow…" Kagami laughed and went all energetic.

Having took off their blazers and jackets, they started on the chocolates.

Kuroko stood by Kagami's side while Kagami followed his instructions carefully. Every now and then, Kuroko would jump in and do a short demonstration, making sure that it was the right method.

"Lower the fire, Kagami-kun."

"Don't forget to add a pinch of salt."

"No, let it cool first before pouring it in."

"No, not ye-"

"Ouch!" Kagami withdrew his hand instantly. "Now you've burnt yourself," Kuroko deadpanned in a slightly annoyed tone which isn't usually heard.

While Kagami rinsed his finger under the cold tap water, Kuroko said, "You're an idiot, Kagami-kun."

"Okay, okay, I'm sorry…"

"Here, do you need a plaster?" Kuroko managed to find a small first-aid kit in Kagami's room. "Yes, thanks."

"You need to be more careful next time, if not, you're going to burn yourself again, got it?" He nagged.

Kagami gave in and nodded.

"Anyway, I'll go pour the chocolate into the mold for you."

Kuroko pulled the heart-shaped mold closer and poured in the chocolate slowly, filling up every heart.

Kagami watched him pour and realized how focused he was, even though it was not his own chocolates. But then all the more he should be…, Kagami thought.

"There, all done," Kuroko said, as he set down the bowl and spoon into the sink. "You can go and put it into the freezer now, Kagami-kun."

"Ah, yes!" He went over and did as he was told.

"Thank you so much, Kuroko! You really helped me!" Kagami exclaimed over dinner.

Of course, he had to cook the dinner, since he could not allow the guest to cook.

"You're welcome, Kagami-kun," Kuroko said after he swallowed a mouthful of vegetable and rice. "Your dishes are really tasty."

Kagami laughed and gave him more of his signature dish, his mushroom and salmon cheese omelet, "Of course! Here, have some more."

Kuroko mumbled a thank you and pushed more rice into his mouth. He was more than just famished, having walked all around the place with Kagami.

"Sorry, Kuroko, for making you follow and help me so much today. And erm, for, for making you worry," Kagami dug his head into his food, trying to hide the awkwardness.

"It's nothing. You're my friend anyway," when Kuroko said that, he felt something stir inside him. Why?

"You're really a lifesaver! I owe you one!" Kuroko smiled and continued to eat.

"Ah! That was delicious!" Kagami praised himself, making the blue-haired boy beside him on the couch smile at him.

Kagami switched on the television and started to watch a basketball match with Kuroko. Kuroko did not protest and watched it in silence.

By the fourth quarter, Kuroko had his head slumped over on Kagami's shoulder and was sleeping soundly. Kagami's arm was lying lazily on the couch around Kuroko anyway and he gladly accepted the fact that he will not move his arm at any cost.

Besides, Kuroko helped him a lot today and he wanted to repay him as much as possible.

Unknowingly, Kagami started to doze off too. However, he remembered he needed to get Kuroko to bed, if not, he would get all sore.

He looked down at Kuroko who was snoring ever so softly. He calculated that his neck would fall just right on his arm and decided to do it.

After he switched off the television, he slowly reached down, careful not to move his left arm, and wrapped his other arm under Kuroko's knees. He then lifted him up gradually.

He's as light as a feather! Kagami nearly let out a gasp. Man, does this guy even eat?

He placed him down onto his bed and adjusted his legs to make him comfortable.

Guess I'll have to sleep in the living room today, Kagami thought as he walked away towards the living room.

"Kagami-kun…" He heard a gentle sleepy voice, like an angel's, call out to him from behind him and turned around. "What's wrong, Kuroko?"

"You don't have to sleep in the living room, there's space for two here," he tried to elbow himself up but he clearly had no strength. Kagami felt a pang of guilt hit him.

"No, it's fine, you can sleep on the bed," Kagami turn to leave once more but Kuroko called out to him again.

"The floor's hard and cold and the couch is obviously too small for you."

Kagami stopped in his tracks and thought, this guy really has a way of convincing people.

He turned around to face Kuroko who already had a really bad bed hair and sighed. "Okay, okay. I'll sleep with you, alright?" Hearing his words, Kuroko moved over nearer to the wall and fell back asleep again.

Kagami switched off the lights outside and closed the door behind him, making his way to Kuroko in the dark. He didn't have an extra pillow, so he made a mental note that he should get one soon. Lying down on the same pillow as Kuroko, he subconsciously turned over to him as he somewhat dislike sleeping on his right side.

He's so close, Kagami thought, but did not take any action.

However, as the minutes ticked passed, Kagami could not enter dreamland. His eyes started to wander around Kuroko's body, trying to kill some time.

Such a small frame… How did he even survive playing basketball in middle school? His arms, even, thin as a bamboo. I should get him to come to the gym with me someday.

After a few minutes, Kagami's eyes were still wide open and he grew frustrated. He wanted to turn and toss around but had to endure it. He took a deep breath and exhaled, successfully calming himself.

When Kagami breathed in again, he took in a new smell.

It smelled… Sweet, like vanilla. He looked at Kuroko and it hit him. It's definitely him, this vanilla-shake-guy, he thought.

Ah, but the smell is… Kinda… Hypnotic… Warm, too…

Quickly, he fell asleep and he thanked Kuroko from the bottom of his heart, if not, he would have eye bags soon.