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SUMMARY:

It has been three years since Seirin lost the winter cup finals. Everything has changed. Friends separated! Now, Kuroko Tetsuya; 19 year old guy; a normal university student who has lost all interest in basketball is a freshmen at Tokyo's best university on scholarship. But, what he did not expect was that history repeats itself. What lies in there is beyond the blunettes imagination.

WARNINGS:

Boy love, yaoi, smut, maybe Mpreg (it's yet to be decided… which you lovely readers will decide! YAY~~)

CHAPTER 8: TAKE A DEEP BREATH AND ACCEPT IT LIKE A MAN!

"Well, I insist you find someone then, because I'm engaged and will be getting married next month."

With this said the blunette returned back to his class leaving Akashi surprised- his eyes wide open. The other opened his mouth to call the smaller boy but nothing escaped his lips except for a longing whisper of "what?"

Akashi looked at the blunette as those words made their way out of the smaller male. The words swam and coursed through his entire body like venom spreading slowly. His whispers turned into screams as he tried to grasp that light again- the light that he created himself, the light he shaped, the light he grew so fond of, the light he knew would never change, the light that shone so bright that it became blinding, the light that had left a little scar in his heart, the same light that looked at his alter-ego straight in the eye, the light that he thought he'd always keep, the light that was now slowly fading away.

Strong feet moved across the hallways and swiftly in the corridor as he reached his lecture room. Sitting at his place he listened to the teacher speak out the days lecture- all a little too familiar, he had studied all of that before.

His mind wandered off to a lot of things at one time.

Being a genius had a lot of perks; he knew more than he should.

He knew the sole reason everyone was here.

He himself decided to come here when he saw a familiar application form with the name Kuroko Tetsuya- all he needed to do was to tell his father that he intended to study alongside take care of the family business- his father couldn't be more proud. Though he could easily take the admission in the University because his father was the CEO of the institution but he decided against it and gave the test placing first here. Then all he needed to do was to put the pieces together to make the perfect setting. He sent a sports seat invitation to Aomine Daiki, a foreign seat to Kagami Taiga, he told his father to talk to Murasakibara Atsushis father to let him in this institution, he gave the medical seat to Midorima Shintarou, a special scholarship seat to Haizaki Shogo and approved Kuroko Tetsuyas seat here. All the pieces were set and he was ready to see how the game was played.

On the first day he didn't think that he would meet Kuroko Tetsuya the way they actually met….

Kuroko nervously came near that guy and said softly "Excuse me?" the addressed man looked at the shorter man and said "Yes? How may I help you?" "Umm…" kuroko bit his lip and continued "Where is the reception for education department. I am a freshman for honors in education methodology." The man looked at the boy with interest and spoke up "It's nice to meet you. I am also a freshman in the Business department. The reception for education is that way." "Thank you!" kuroko smiled. The smile made the red-heads' heart skip a beat and he didn't want the other away from his line of sight. As the blunette was turning the red-head grabbed his wrist and said "Well, I was thinking that maybe we could get to know each other; we are new here and we could really do with some friends you know." "Uh huh… sure" kuroko replied; he had to be polite because the said man had just helped him so he couldn't just ditch him; that'd be mean. And the smile he received afterwards was really sweet; enough to make a girl slip. The red-head smiled and said "That's awesome! I'm Akashi seijuuro by the way and you are?" 'Akashi-kun?' kuroko thought as he kept staring at the boy in front of him. Without a second thought; Kuroko pulled his hand back from the larger ones and shut his eyes; Akashi looked at him with surprise and came close to the smaller male. He gently put his hand on the shorter boy who was shaking slightly and said with worry "Are you alright? You're shivering." Kuroko didn't respond just stood there. He wanted to run; of all the people he didn't want to meet up with his past; it had taken a lot to move on from all of that- let's just say that the three years weren't so hunky dory for the young blunette. But, Kurokos' legs were betraying him – he couldn't move. Still thinking to run but the trembling wasn't helping at all; suddenly the boys' eyes popped open as he saw Akashi place his coat on his shoulders to cover him up. Kuroko looked up at the red orbs and was speechless; the smaller boy opened his mouth to say something but no words made their way out of the mouth and none escaped those parted pink luscious lips. Akashi looked at him and held him in an embrace; Kuroko stiffened. Within the embrace Akashi said; coming in close proximity of the blunette- his lips slightly brushing the ear lobe of the young blunette; kuroko gasped as Akashi said- barely whispering "Did you really think that you could get away if you didn't tell me your name Tet-su-ya?" kurokos' eyes were as wide as saucers as he freed himself from Akashis' hold and ran in the direction of the reception table. Kuroko ran as fast as he could in the direction Akashi had directed him first- but in that rush his mind was cloudy and kuroko ran where his legs could carry him.

The little meeting became a little too intriguing for the red-head; apparently he didn't know that he had left Tetsuya traumatized or something- but he wasn't about to give up.

Soon after as Tetsuya left, Akashi made his way to the class as he saw the little incidents as to how his former teammates met Tetsuya.

With Shogo Haizaki saving Tetsuya; Kuroko fell on the ground… but his cheek or any other part didn't hurt; spare his bum please- it hurt due to the sudden shock. He slowly opened his eyes to see the group dispersing and suddenly a hand pulled him from his collar roughly to stand up. The said man had silver hair and silver piercings on both his ears; he said harshly "God Tetsuya; you were really going to get it today; and on your first day- now we wouldn't want anyone to ruin this face now would we? God, you've really gotten beautiful." The man slowly snaked an arm around Kurokos' waist and pulled him close- their bodies smashed together as the other nuzzled in Kurokos' neck to inhale his scent. Kurokos' eyes opened wide and he said "Thank you Haizaki-kun for saving me earlier- now please let me go. I need to get my registration forms." Haizaki smirked and kissed Kurokos' cheek and said "somebody still smells and tasted like vanilla. My little ice-cream." Kuroko pinched Haizaki to free himself and headed off in another direction.

Aomine Daiki confessing by kissing Tetsuya (a little too irritating); As he started filling the forms he saw a shadow blocking his sunlight; kuroko looked up to see a tall man wearing a white T-shirt and parachute black pants look at him with wide eyes; kuroko said "May I help you?" the poor boy started wondering whether or not he should ask; he didn't want to get into trouble. But the addressed man said nothing; kuroko blinked and the man finally spoke "Tetsu….?" Kuroko said "Aomine-kun?" aomine sat close to the other and said "Gosh, how have you been? Where have you been? You idiot! I missed you!" without giving Kuroko a chance to talk aomine pressed his lips with Kurokos'. Kurokos' eyes opened wide with shock as aomine kissed him; the taller kept pouring his feelings into the kiss as he wrapped an arm around the others waist to remove the distance; kuroko gasped and aomine entered his tongue in the young ones mouth; but kuroko pushed aomine away; his eyes were glossy as he picked up his envelope and ran from there. Aomine kept looking at the retrating figure.

Kise Ryouta making a scene out of it by making it a medieval proposal scene; the boy was drowned in his own thoughts when he bumped into another person and fell backwards only to have someone grab him by the waist to help him. Kuroko thought 'gosh, I am really bumping into a lot of people today- open your eyes more!' and with that the said boy opened his eyes to see a pair of yellow eyes staring at him. The man was blond and had really strong features. The blonde smiled- a very charming smile kuroko had to admit; and said "Are you alright honey?" kuroko nodded and said nervously "Thank you… umm… now, can we get out of this awkward position; a lot of people are looking." Kuroko held the guys' arm. The other just smiled and said "Sure. Anything for you cupcake." And he winked. They stood up and then the blonde did the unexpected; he kneeled down and softly held Kurokos' hand in his larger one and kissed the top; kurokos' ears burned as adrenaline rushed to that organ. And the blonde said "I know I've changed but so have you; you're even more irresistible now kurokocchi!" with this he gave a playful smirk as he got up and pulled the younger close to him as he said "It's nice to have you back!" and placed a small kiss on the blunettes ear lobe. The other gasped as he pulled away and ran away.

Atsushi Murasakibara giving his treats as a gesture of affection (always too predictable); After a while somebody patted kurokos' head; kuroko lifted his face to see a freakishly large man patting him; kuroko said in between sobs; tears still running down his porcelain skin "Murasakibara-kun?" The other sat at the smallers' eye level and handed him a box "Here you go kuro-chin. Don't cry; it hurts when you cry. Eat this up and smile again. Welcome back." With this the taller male kissed the others' forehead as he got up and left. Kuroko opened the box to see a half-eaten pastry. Kuroko laughed a bit as another tear rolled down his face.

Midorima Shintarou giving Tetsuya his lucky charm for the day- a tear drop pendant (even though Akashi was sure it was supposed to be a pink glitter pen; a pendant meant a welcome gift of some sorts- intriguing); Kuroko took a small bite from the pastry when he felt somebody stand in front of him; he looked up to see Midorima standing in front of him. Kuroko looked up and said "How may I help you Midorima-kun; it's nice to meet you again." Midorima adjusted his glasses and said "It's nice to see you too." And he smiled; kuroko looked at him with wide eyes. Midorima sat in front of Kuroko as he opened a box and brought a tear-drop baby blue pendant out' he put it on kuroko as he said "I look forward on taking care of you again." He kissed the tip of the pendant and slowly got up to leave; as he exited he said "Eat up; you're really skinny for someone of your age." Kuroko smiled and started eating the pastry.

But the reaction that he hadn't expected to see was that of Kagami Taiga and its counter reaction that came from Tetsuya- now that was amusing. Kagami looked at the boy one last time as he slowly came closer to the boy; slowly- ever so slowly he brushed the lone strands of hair off that flawless face; the red-head came close as a pair of lips touched the pink ones- the first touch of the lips electricity shot and ran through the red-heads body. He kissed. But the lips were inviting; the little parted pair invited a more active organ to explore the depths of that cavern- Kagamis' throat felt dry; he wanted this elixir- preparing his tongue to enter the cavern; the boy licked the pink lower lip. As he prepared his tongue to enter the bliss; Kagami heard a voice "Don't even think about it!" Startled; the red head looked up to see another red head looking at him; he also had red eyes; not to mention the eyes were cat-like. Kagami smirked and said "Well if it isn't Akashi Seijuuro! Pleasure." Akashi wasn't the least amused as he came close to the red-head. "Dude; you've gained some height… you're almost my height now! Great job." But Akashi ignored his comment and kept coming closer to the red head. He knelt down- coming at an eye level to the red head as he looked at him; death evident in those cat-like eyes as he slowly got the brunette from the red heads' lap and said in an authoritative tone "I believe Tetsuya belongs to me. It'd be better if you know your place Taiga. Don't make me want to kill you; I am more dangerous than I was three years ago." That said the red head slowly lifted the lithe body bridal style and carried him away.

That attitude was needed- he had given everyone much needed space to all of his colleagues but he had had enough and thus it was time he took away what was rightfully his.

He carefully placed Tetsuya on the bed in the infirmary and he quietly saw the scene unfold in front of him the act of affection that was displayed by Shintarou- maybe he had some miscalculations; the game wasn't all too easy, everyone had ran out of his grasp, he needed to get his game up or something bad might happen- a small nagging feeling in the back of his mind.

The nagging feeling only grew stronger when he proposed Tetsuya be dropped off to his place and the boy was startled- upon hugging it was obvious the boy forgot who he was hugging, and the moment he got his attention the blunette only struggled further. That meant the doctor was right about his young light being traumatized by something.

Akashi hated being kept in the dark about something or someone he cared about!

He. Wanted. Answers. Now!

Calling his personal assistant he told him to get all the information and informed Shintarou to gather all the teammates and come to his place for a formal meeting concerning Tetsuya- he knew they wouldn't deny him when it came to Tetsuya.

On his way back he saw something that got more confusing than it originally was….

The addressed man smiled as he extended a hand towards Kuroko to take. As Kuroko brought his hand forth; he saw Kagami pull the other towards himself as he demanded "WHO THE HELL ARE YOU? AND WHAT ARE YOU TO KUROKO?" Cain smiled as he looked at Kuroko and whispered "the car is right around the corner; Kanade is standing outside; locate him and sit in the car while I talk to this boy." Kuroko nodded a no as a response and said by coming in between "Please Cain-san; Kagami-kun is my high school friend; he means no harm; I was acting out of character. Please don't hurt him." Kuroko held Cains' arm as he pulled it and looked at the other straight in his eyes and said "Please let's go. Please Cain-san." Cain sighed as he let go of Kagami and again extended a hand for the smaller to take; which he gave. Cain smiled as he took Kuroko to the black Limo that waited at the parking lot. Kagami stood there as he saw the two exit and disappear in the crowd; Kagami felt like he had been stabbed twice in his heart by a sword. What the hell had just happened? First Akashi came and threatened him and now this guy Cain came up and just took Kuroko like he owned him. What the fuck had just happened? Kagami punched the nearby wall in frustration and he cussed "WHAT THE FUCK JUST HAPPENED?" "Well, apparently a random guy we don't know of came and took Tetsuya right in front of your two eyes like he owned Tetsuya. Explained much?" Kagami turned around to see Akashi staring at the other. Kagami looked at the other with hateful eyes as the other nodded towards his black Mercedes and gestured for the other to hop in. Kagami took the offer as he sat in the car followed by Akashi; a butler closed the door as he then went and sat with the driver and the car drove.

Now this needed some major research….

All of the things got clear once Akashi had read the entire report on Tetsuya and explained it to his teammates (Excluding Haizaki Shogo; he had expected the silverette to be this much rebellious, glad he had an emotional red-head as back-up); "Well, my fellows it would seem that we have quite a lot of problems in our hands. First of all, when Tetsuya lost in the winter cup, he turned towards Taiga for comfort; sadly Taiga burst out on him and left Japan leaving Tetsuya devastated. Following it he lost his old team-mates as they graduated. As far as Generation Of Miracles was concerned; they lost all contact with him. Tetsuya was alone, but his father pulled him through. But then tragedy struck as one night Tetsuya and his father were out on a little trip. Some men came and then kidnapped both of them. After a lot of physical and mental torture they killed Tetsuyas' father right in front of his eyes; this caused Tetsuya to go into a coma. When police raided that place they found him. Tetsuya was hospitalized and stayed in coma for a month but recovered after a lot of efforts of his grandmother and mother. When he was discharged; Tetsuya was different, he had lost the spark of his eyes and wouldn't even talk. But his grandmother and mother helped. As life was turning normal Tetsuyas' family started receiving threats; Mrs. Kuroko out of the fear of not losing her child moved to Tokyo without informing anybody. There they met Cain Mateo who gave them his house on rent. But this Cain Mateo helped in more than one ways; he helped Tetsuya gain his spark back; caused him to start talking, gave him a job at his company, gave them the property papers of the house, helped Tetsuya pass high school and helped Tetsuya land a name in Tokyo High on scholarship. And according to my calculations; and my observations, I think he is in love with Tetsuya too. Other than that, according to Tetsuyas' medical reports, he has quite a fragile condition and it is recommended to keep him away from all kinds of stress and keep him happy. Are you all following me?"

The final plan was simple and he was sure everybody would follow- after all his orders were absolute!

Everybody nodded as they let the information sink in them about what happened to their precious birdie in these three years; all of them felt a lump in their throat form- unable to swallow. Everyone blamed themselves internally; 'if only I was there with him in those times!' each of them thought; but Akashis' voice brought them back to reality as he said "So this is what we are going to do; we will make sure nobody hurts Tetsuya; we will start from scratch; land a place in that fragile heart of his; eradicate any threat to him and make sure nobody comes in our way. And lastly, this Cain Mateo HAS to go. Agreed?"

The next day became more difficult to deal with as a particular set of words made their way out of Tetsuyas' mouth; "Well, I insist you find someone then, because I'm engaged and will be getting married next month."

This was something Akashi had not thought would happen- but the ring that adorned Tetsuyas left ring finger told otherwise. As he saw Tetsuya leave; he texted his newfound group to meet up with him after 3 p.m.

As instructed the boys were there according to the message;

Subject: Meeting.

Body: Meet me in the front lawn at our usual place at 3:30 p.m when classes end. There is something really important I need to talk about.

Cc: Shintarou; Atsushi; Ryouta; Taiga; Daiki

No questions asked and no comments passed- as instructed they were all gathered there on time where Akashi already waited for them.

When once all of them were seated there Akashi started "it seems there is a little problem we are currently facing…"

Shintarou cleared his throat and asked Akashi "and what that might be?"

"Tetsuya is engaged to that Cain Mateo guy."

He said it. He could hear the labored breathing of his former teammates as he could easily judge by their expressions that the information was a little too much to take in for them all. Even the always calm and composed Shintarou had his fists formed and his jaw clenched- everybody showed an entirely different reaction.

Nothing. Was. Going. According. To. Plan!

He had again miscalculated….

Clearing his throat as he tried to calm down the murmurs or his teammates he continued "well, the best solution now is to firstly, apologize to Tetsuya for our sudden behavior and secondly, gain his trust- we all need him to trust us again, to talk to us again, we need to protect him- being engaged puts us all in a major disadvantage and the best thing now that all of us can do is support him and take care of him. Clear?"

He knew there was no option of any questions as this was the best way there was at the moment.

As he had predicted all the boys agreed with his words as they didn't want to leave a bad impression on the fragile blunettes heart- all they needed to do was apologize… the reason they all weren't aware of- the reason only Tetsuya and time would tell and identify.

Getting up Akashi straightened up his clothes and said "well, I guess we owe somebody an apology, let's go."

As if on que, all the guys stood up as they followed the red headed ex-captain to where he thought Tetsuya might be.

After a few more minutes of struggling, Kuroko was thrown on the floor; as his back hit the floor he tried to make a run for it but two strong arms held him and pinned him back on the concrete floor. Looking at four men surrounding him, Kuroko lost his voice; one of them ran his thumb on Kurokos face and said with a small blush "god, he's got very smooth skin; I wonder what secrets and pleasures are hidden underneath this heap of clothes?" Kurokos eyes widened with fear as he tried to run away from this place with the last shard of courage he could muster up. Making a run for the door he felt a sharp pain on his head, soon his vision stained red, touching his eye he saw blood- he had been hit. Looking back he felt a strong arm pull him towards himself, Kuroko cried and moaned in pain as he tried to move away but all efforts seem worthless; 'guess this is how I end…' thought Kuroko as his vision started fading; the last thing he felt was pain in his head, his hands being tied and his shirt being ripped; and the last thing he saw was four faces hovering on him.

Spotting the same blunette Akashi and the rest made their way towards the guys who had pinned him and were about to remove his pants- the fragile shadow lay limp in a puddle of his own blood.

Adrenaline kicked in Akashis' system as he ran towards the limp boy. Pushing the tallest brute out of the way he quickly undid the bindings on Tetsuyas arms and covered him with the coat he was wearing.

As one of the bully made his way towards Akashi, Atsushi held him and soon after Akashi held Tetsuya bridal style as he made his way out while the rest; now also joined by Haizaki Shogo; beat the bullies to pulp.

Akashi quickly rushed to the university doctor as he placed the small boy on the bed and said "please sensei, check him up immediately."

The doctor checked Tetsuya as he bandaged his head and said "I'm sorry young master but I believe we'd have to move him to a hospital… the trauma is too deep to be treated here."

Nodding the red head took the frail boy in his arms once again and rushed to the main gate where he met with the rest- rushing into his car he said "I'm taking him to the hospital, follow me if you please."

The others wasted no time into following their ex-captain.

Racing down the streets Akashi held the small hand in his larger as he looked at the beautiful face and the hand adorning the ring; his senses were in overdrive once again and there was only one thought on his mind 'please be safe Tetsuya- I can't lose you just now… please….'

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