Akashi was practically glowing as he opened his apartment door, revealing a bubbly, but confused Kise.

"Akashi-cchi~ What did you need to see me about?"

The redhead grabbed his friend's wrist without a word and pulled him inside. It wasn't until the two of them were sitting at the table, tea in hand, did Akashi speak. "How was your honeymoon, Ryouta?"

The blonde squealed, "Lovely~ But, that's not what you brought me here to discuss!"

Akashi laughed softly, nodding. "You're right. I asked you here, so that I could tell you something rather exciting."

Kise clapped his hands in anticipation, his curiosity building by the second. "Tell me~"

Akashi took a deep breath, his smile growing, as well as a tiny blush. "I talked to Tetsuya."

"Finally! What happened?"

"I asked him to marry me."

The room was silent for a moment until Kise's squeals of joy filled the air. "And?"

The redhead smiled, looking sheepishly to his lap. "He said yes."

The blonde shrieked, jumping to his feet. "He said yes!"

XXXXX

"You said yes?!"

Kuroko rolled his eyes, a blush tinting his cheeks as he desperately tried to keep his cool. He had to make a good argument for Aomine. "Yes, Aomine, he's not the same person he was then. He's sweeter, more loving, and much more mature."

"Tetsu, you hated him because he wouldn't admit to being with you. He hurt you, are you just going to forget-"

"I'll never forget."

Aomine paused as he looked into Kuroko's eyes, tinted with pain, but glowing with resolve.

"Aomine... What he did hurt me, yes, but he asked me to marry him. I have a ring on my finger!" He flung his hand out to the taller man's face, making sure he saw the diamond he wore. "He's not hiding me. He's taking full responsibility, and I can't overlook his efforts. Besides, we're not getting married right away. I have all the time in the world to change my mind."

The bluenette sighed, running a hand over his face. He finally looked back to his friend, all emotion void from his usually tell-all expression. "Okay, I see your point. But if he hurts you again-"

"You can beat his face in."

"Damn right I can."