Hey guys it's me xDarkxKurokox I'm changing my penname to stolideux. Just informing you guys~

I'll just skip the excuses cuz' I really don't have any to be honest. I only have an apology for the long wait. Real Life has been a bitch to me couple with college stuff and the pressure to keep my grades up, I can't really find the time nor the energy to type anything even though my head is full of ideas. So yeah.

Anyways I'll cut to the chase and give you the chapter now.

But not before the usual shenanigans that I have to put here before the chapter.

Warning (s): BL Pairing (Yaoi)
AU Story – Adult!Characters will be OOC but I'll try to stray too much from their canon personas.
Rating will stay M due to swearing, potential violent scenes and lemons. You were warned.
Un-BetaEd

Disclaimer: I do not own Kuroko no Basuke. It belongs to its respective owners. I am only practicing my rights to use and make stories amongst the characters to my own DISCRETION, in my FANFICTION.

I hope that everyone who is a fellow fan of the pairings present in this story will enjoy this.

R&R

A DIFFERENT SHADE OF TEAL

CHAPTER 6: Dinner? With whom?

I let out a soft groan as I tried to roll from my position in my bed. A lone ray of sunlight assaulted my eyes making them sting. Grumbling, I slowly opened my eyes only to close them again. I didn't realize that it was morning already. Slowly I pulled myself and propped up against my bed pillows. Damn my body hurts! Especially my thighs and butt.

I mentally cursed Daiki for being too rough last night.

My eyes darted off to the side where my clock is seating.

'10: 43 am'

My eyes widened for a bit and blinked.

"Shit. I'm late." I flung myself out from my bed, not minding that fact that I am stark naked and threw myself into the shower. If I'm fast enough I would still be able to do some work before lunch.

I have to literally fight tooth and nail to prevent myself to soak in a hot bath.

"Cold shower it is."

…

"Oi Furihata. Can I have seconds?" Kagami asked the brunette, his mouth still half full with food. He idly wondered what's taking his bluenette boss so long. He had a clear image of what Kuroko and that dick-less Aomine were doing last night though so he didn't dare to check on the boss.

Furihata, the ever diligent housekeeper smiled at the redhead and started to beat another batch of eggs for him to eat. "Of course Kagami-san."

"Furihata-kun I'll have my usual." I slid right next to Kagami-kun and folded my sleeves up to my elbows. Kagami raised an eyebrow and stared at me.

"What?" I snapped back.

"Woah there boss. I'm just looking no need to go nuclear on me!" Kagami replied, helding his hands up in surrender. I sighed.

"Sorry. It's just that—"

"Here you go Mr. Kuroko. PB and J and your usual tea." Furihata said as he laid out my meal. I glanced at Kagami-kun only to see him chowing down a plate full of eggs and bacon. I rolled my eyes. Typical Kagami-kun.

"So what's our schedule for today Kagami-kun?" I asked, fishing out my blackberry from my pocket and began browsing for my emails while I chew on a piece of toast.

"Well were' supposed to be at the Seirin House like 3 hours ago but someone decided to sleep in so let's cross that out."

I threw Kagami a glare.

Kagami bit back a snicker and cleared his throat. Good, he knew better than annoy me when I'm already annoyed with myself. Damn, I hate late people and I hate it more when I am the one who is fucking late.

"You have a meeting with one of our subsidiaries back in Japan with Hyuuga-san." Kagami pulled his own phone and started reading my schedule, probably from Alex.

"Then after lunch, meeting with the department heads. After that… well you have the rest of the afternoon free to do anything you want."

I sipped my tea without taking my eyes off from my phone. My inbox is filled with text messages from the guys. Three from Himuro, two from Haizaki and… Ten from Kise.

I popped the last piece of toast to my mouth and finished my tea before standing up. I gestured Kagami-kun to head out first earning a curt nod from him. I thanked Furihata-kun for the food and dismissed him to the rest of the morning.

Sighing, I walked across my living room and into my open terrace. Seattle is as beautiful as always. I will never regret the day that I bought this beauty from it's previous owner. It has the prefect view of downtown Seattle, pike market area and the breathtaking view of Elliot Bay. I took a whiff of the humid Seattle air before turning to my heels and followed Kagami-kun down the parking bay.

It was odd that I only remembered asking about Aomine-kun when we arrived at Seirin House. Kagami-kun then informed me that he left early without saying a word. Not that it bothered me to be honest. But waking up alone in bed after having a great sex last night fuelled my early morning ire.

I straightened myself and pushed those thoughts to the back of my head and focused at my task in hand. Steeling my eyes I look straight into the eyes of one Takao Kazunari. He's the representative that Shuutoku Ltd. Sent to sit with me today. He's slightly taller than me with jet black hair with sharp blue eyes that took the color of azure rather that my cerulean ones. I could already tell that he's a cheerful guy and very personable. This is coming from someone who claimed to be an excellent judge of character.

"Well Mr. Takao. I do hope that your trip from Japan was not as tiring as I remembered it to be." I pulled out a small smile and relaxed against my chair.

"Please, Takao or Kazunari is fine. Afterall we are both Japanese are we not?" He flashed a tooth smile at me, no hint of insincerity in his eyes.

"Then you can call me Kuroko or Tetsuya then, Takao-kun."

…

Fairmount Hotel

"Are you sure about this Sei-chan? I mean we really should be heading back to Japan soon if we want that deal with Seirin Inc to work." Reo's voice rang across Seijuurou's room. It's been roughly a week since the talk he had with Tetsuya and since then he haven't received any feedback from him and it's frustrating him to no end. Akashi Seijuurou don't wait but now Kuroko Tetsuya is testing his limits.

"I know that completely well Reo. I already scheduled a flight back to Japan tomorrow night if that will settle you. And about the deal, I'm completely aware that I've left the paperwork and the initial dealing to your team. Don't tell me you can't handle it." The redhead CEO replied. He couldn't afford to stay longer that he intended so waiting to Tetsuya to reply to him is out the question, he still has a company to run and hundreds of people and their families relying on him and his business.

"Of course not Seichan. Me and my team are completely in control and you don't have anything to worry about."

"Then we are in an understanding then?"

"Yes Akashi-sama."

"Good."

"Oh by the way, your father was here today. He was asking about you."

Seijuurou's smirk turned into a frown. What was his father doing in his company? Granted that it was once his and is now only serving as one of the principal owners, technically he doesn't have anything to do with the company anymore.

"Well it's too bad that I'm not around to welcome him then." He grumbled.

Reo went silent from the other line before starting to talk again. "… I guess I'll see you when you land in Japan then?"

"Yes, I'll see you then. Do take care of my company Reo. I hate to see it burning down when I get back." Seijuurou replied an unusual show of mirth present in his voice.

"Of course Seichan. You can count on me."

The relationship between him and his father has been a stable one. Well maybe it was once in the past, but he can't seem to remember it. All he knew is that everything started when his mother—bless her soul died when he was just a little boy. Maybe things would have been different if his mother never died. But who knows?

He shook of the unnecessary thoughts out from his head and steered his mind back in place. Staring at the wallpaper of his phone, it was a picture of him and Tetsuya from 6 years ago. The two of them were smiling and is holding each other hands on the picture. A miniscule smile appeared on the redhead's face. How he wanted to hold Tetsuya like that once again. But of course, he had to mess things up.

He let out a long and breathy sigh as he dialed Tetsuya's phone number.

…

"So how did the meeting with Shuutoku Ltd., went?" I looked up from my laptop and stared at Kagami.

He blinked at me before rubbing the back of his head, a habit that I've noticed when he's bored or tired. "It went fine Kagami-kun. Thank you for asking." I replied back before diving down to my laptop again.

"I know that it went fine! I'm asking is what you thought about that Takao guy."

I straightened my back and closed my laptop. I won't be able to do any work if Kagami won't stop asking, and knowing him. Well let's just says that this conversation is not over until he squeezed everything out of me, literally.

"Well he was a very personable guy. His personality reminds me a lot of Kise-kun's."

"Oh? That's interesting. Heard he's around our age too, not to mention that the guy hailed from Japan like you. Any chance that you've met him in the past?" Kagami asked.

That had me thinking in a second, the possibility of it is probably low but not completely nil. But that was in the past, whether I've met him or not that does not change that fact that we are business acquaintances right now.

"I don't think so. Maybe. I don't remember."

"Really? Oi Kuroko, I swear… have you forgotten your life when you a little bit younger? You always tell me that you don't remember much about Japan, not you wanted to remember stuff from there. Geez…"

"That's not really your business Kagami-kun. What I want to remember or not is to my own discretion, and to be completely honest with you besides from my memories when I was still a student then during my first working years there's nothing really worth remembering beyond that point."

My eyes then trailed down to the portrait propped on my desk. It was a picture of my family back in Japan. It's been a while since I last talked to my parents, I bet my mother is going to chew me the next time I called. Take note to myself, try and call my parents within this week.

I was snapped from my inner thoughts when my phone suddenly went off. Picking it up without looking at the caller ID, I held it over my ear and pressed the 'answer button'.

"Kuroko Tetsuya here."

"Tetsuya?"

Shit. It's Akashi-kun! I looked at Kagami with wide eyes and pointed at my phone. He nodded at me and immediately he connected my phone via speaker so he can hear him to.

"Akashi-kun. I didn't know you knew my personal number."

"I have my sources Tetsuya."

"My number is not a commonly known nor distributed easily Akashi-kun. Though I might say I'm quite surprised you managed to get a hold of this number."

I hear him chuckled lightly from the other line. Smug bastard.

"I just wanted to check on you Tetsuya. It' been roughly a week since we last talked."

"I am aware of that Akashi-kun. Can I know why you are calling me then?"

"I'll cut to the chase Tetsuya. I want to see and talk to you. Can you grant me that?"

Wow, this is new. This is the first time I've heard Akashi Seijuurou asked for something instead of demanding them. I threw Kagami-kun a glance and he was fucking smirking at me. The nerve. I glared at him and he just snickered. I sighed and returned to the phone call.

"I think I can give you that Akashi-kun." There's no choice denying it to this man. He will badger me to agree anyway. And besides, meeting with an old friend won't hurt right?

"Then how about dinner later tonight? Canlis Restaurant, 8pm."

"Okay. 8 pm. I'll see you there Akashi-kun."

Then I pressed the end button.

Fuck what have I gotten myself into this time? I didn't know why I agreed to be honest. I mean it's been almost 6 years since I've last dined with Akashi-kun. I'm so confused right now, I don't know what I should be feeling right now. I know is that I'm supposed to be angry at him for tossing me aside like I'm nothing…

And look where we are right now.

I sighed once again.

"Everything alright Kuroko? You can always ditch the bastard if you want to."

I rubbed my forehead to try and rid of the incoming headache I am already feeling. I glanced up to my wall clock and clicked my tongue. 3 pm, still too early. But all I wanted to do now is to go home, strip naked, take a long hot bath and pass out.

I pressed my intercom system and called Alex here and not a minute later, her familiar mop of blonde hair peeked from my door and beamed at me.

"You called Mr. Kuroko?"

"Can you tell Hyuuga-san to reschedule the meeting with the department head tomorrow? Something important came up." I looked up from my seat and smiled at Alex.

"Of course Mr. Kuroko, but you do realize that Mr. Hyuuga won't be thrilled about it."

I chuckled. "Yes I am aware of that Alex-san. But don't worry I'll take care of it." He could rant all he wants and I could care less. Afterall, I am the owner and CEO of this company. I could always just give him and Aida-san the weekend off he wants.

"So you're going?" I glanced at Kagami and nodded. He raised an eyebrow and looked at me like I grew another head or something.

"I know what you are thinking. And don't you dare tell this to the others or else." I grumbled before diving back to my laptop and try to do some last minute work before I head out and prepare for tonight.

I never heard a squeak from Kagami-kun either.

…

Well I have to give to Akashi-kun, he has impeccable taste when it comes to fine dining. As always I arrived exactly at 8 pm, alone. Wearing my gray Cesare Atollini Gray Suit, I marched into Canlis and made my way to the maître d'. This is the first time that I've been in this Restaurant and so far I love it. The restaurant is located near water, a two story family restaurant that is known for the best wine selection and world renowned chefs. And there's a sophisticated live band playing every night. I bit back a smile. It was a nice setting for two old friends to talk with each other right?

The maître d guided me to one corner of the restaurant distanced from the rest of the dinners which really worked for me. I thanked the man and walked across the room to out designated seat. And there I saw him. Wearing a black Giorgio Armani Suit and seating on the chair with all his glory is none other than Akashi Seijuurou. He was looking out from the viewing window right next to our table like he was lost in thought. He looks so calm and at peace, his eyes held something that is akin to longing or nostalgia but not losing it's passionate fire—just like how he would look at me back then.

I gulped, suddenly feeling queasy about it. Why am I thinking about that anyway?

He seemed finally sense me and he looked my way. Immediately I was greeted by one of his 'sexy smiles' that he used to show me back then. I merely returned a small smile and sat right across him.

"I'm glad that you made it Tetsuya. I thought you're going to leave me hanging in here." He smiled at me.

"Trust me Akashi-kun. The idea of that is not lost to me." He chuckled. "Why I am not surprised. But I appreciate it Tetsuya."

We settled into a comfortable silence for a good minute before a waiter entered carrying a wine bottle with of course wine goblets. He greeted us a good evening before setting down the glasses in front of us before popping the wine glass open.

I threw Akashi-kun a look and he just smiled at me, the waiter then offered me to taste the wine. Tipping the goblet against my lips, I sampled the wine with outmost scrutiny. But of course the wine was exquisite. I nod at the waiter and he refilled my glass and poured some on Akashi-kun's. He then excused himself and left us alone for a while.

"I hope that the wine suits your taste."

I shook my head biting back a laugh. How can it not? It's a 2004 Grace Family Napa Valley Cabernet Souvignon. Of course it tastes great! As expected for a $1500 wine.

"You know Akashi-kun. You don't have to buy me expensive wine. If I know you're just trying to make me drunk."

He chuckled not saying anything else.

…

"So Akashi-kun. I want to know why exactly you wanted to have dinner with me tonight."

As much as I am enjoying the night, I can't leave out the reason why he suddenly called me in here. I'm not sure what he is planning and I don't think I want to know.

"I just wanted to talk about us Tetsuya."

And there it is, I'm kind of expecting this from him. But deep inside I'm not really complaining but if their anything that I don't like I'm not going to stick around and see it.

"We already talked about this Akashi-kun—"

"I know. But do hear me out…"

I looked up straight to Akashi's smoldering eyes and stared. I don't know why but somehow I found myself looking for any insincerity from his eyes. Anything that I can use to get myself out from this situation. But I can't, his eyes held the sincerity of a saint, well maybe not a saint but its close enough.

I sighed. "Fine."

"Tetsuya I'm really sorry about what I did to you… to us back in the past." I looked at and I just stayed silent urging him to continue.

"I know that what I did was unforgivable. I was a fool to do those things to you." His head then hanged in shame something that is unbecoming of the Akashi Seijuurou that I know.

"I never would have thought that the saying 'You never know what you have until you have lost it' would be this true."

He then placed his hand over mine and squeezed it gently. I glanced at the offending appendage then to Akashi-kun who is looking at me.

"I love you Kuroko Tetsuya. I loved you back then and I still love you until now."

Suddenly my throat felt awfully dry. I don't know what to say to him. I imagine myself like a deer caught in a car's headlights. This is a very unexpected development from what seemed to be a friendly dinner for the both of us.

"Tetsuya… say something."

I shook my head to avoid Akashi-kun's gaze but made no move to remove my hand from his. "I… I don't know what you wanted me to say Akashi-kun. It's been almost 6 years since then. I moved on…" I glanced back at him. "I think I do. I'm not sure what am I supposed to feel Akashi-kun. I'm glad that you have finally come in terms with your feelings. But that's just it Akashi-kun. It's been too long. Times have changed, you changed, and I've changed. I'm in a relationship and you're single. You telling me that you love me will not change the fact that we have separate lives now. I'm not the quiet Kindergarten teacher from 6 years ago. I have my own business now. And I know you have your life too. I don't know Akashi-kun."

Finally I manage to pull my hand away from Akashi-kun's grasp and looked away. The looked on Akashi-kun's face was something I never thought I ever seen. Pain, disappointment and longing were evident in his face. Suddenly a felt a pang on my chest after seeing him, I suddenly felt guilty yet for the first time in 6 years my shoulder never felt lighter.

"I'm sorry Akashi-kun." I grabbed his hand this time and held it tight. The sudden rush of electricity when our flesh meets each other for the second time was not lost to me, and I know Akashi-kun felt it as well.

"I love you too Akashi-kun. I don't think I ever stopped loving you as well. But you don't hold my heart anymore." His eyes then suddenly lifted and he looked at me once again. I don't know what happened but his eyes suddenly flared up. I don't know if it's anger or remorse, he didn't have any indication or whatsoever. Sighing, I let go of his hand and moved to stand up from my seat. I don't think I can stay still for another minute. My heart is racing and my mind is running overdrive.

"I need to go Akashi-kun." He stood up as well and our eyes meet each other once again.

"Thank you for the dinner." I turned to my heels and tried to walk away. Only to be stopped by Akashi-kun. He grabbed my arm and pulled me against him, I tried to protest but was silenced when I felt his lips against mine.

Akashi-kun is kissing me!

Sparks immediately flowed from my veins and the electricity between us could power up the whole fucking city. I could taste the wine from his lips as he pushed through my mouth demanding entrance. I didn't know why but something inside me awoke. Something that I thought was long gone. Slowly, I found myself granting him entrance. We spent the next twenty second locked in, tongue wrestling and barely breathing.

After all those years of heartache and pain felt nothing against the feeling of Akashi-kun's lips against mine.

'You're mine. I love you so much Tetsu…'

Daiki!

Immediately I pushed Akashi-kun away, my lips protesting from the sudden loss of contact yet I paid it no mind. This is so wrong. I shouldn't be kissing him! I have a boyfriend for pete's sakes!

I didn't dare look back at Akashi-kun's eyes. I just turned my back on him and tried to compose myself. "I need to go Akashi-kun. Thank you for the dinner."

"Tetsuya…"

I started to walk away from him and outside of the restaurant. I gave my keys to the Valet and not a minute later he parked my Audi S7 and handed me my keys. I gave him his tip (much bigger than his usual not doubt) and drove off.

I sighed as I pulled over the nearest sidewalk before leaning my forehead against the steering wheel. Damn I feel so confused. How can I do that? I kissed him for fuck sakes! I felt so stupid, so confused. Gingerly I fished out my phone from my pocket and scrolled through my emails. My eyes caught a lone message from Aomine earlier that day.

From: Aomine Daiki

Subj: Won't be around

Message: Hey Tetsu, sorry for leaving without saying anything. I'm heading to Ireland today. I have work waiting for me there. I won't be back for another two weeks.

I groaned and slammed my forehead back against the steering wheel. I'm so sure that I'll be sporting a bruise there tomorrow, but whatever.

I was snapped from my inner turmoil when my phone suddenly went off. It was a message from Akashi-kun.

From: Akashi Seijuurou

Subj: About Tonight.

Message: I apologize for doing what I did earlier Tetsuya. But I'm not going to regret. I just want you to know that I'm not going to give you up that easy. I'm never letting you get away from me ever again.

I'll wait for you if I have to.

I'll be leaving for Japan tomorrow night.

I just want to tell you that.

Tetsuya… I meant what I said.

I love you.

I shut my eyes off and let out another sigh. Stepping on my gas pedal, I sped off through the night with only one thing on my mind.

'This is going to be a long night.'

…

And Cut! Chapter done! I hope that I manage to deliver this chapter well.

Poor Sei did you really think that winning Tetsu back will be THAT easy? But hey you manage to make him open up his feelings to you. That's a start! Don't give up!

So guys what did you think about the chapter? Good? Bad? Meh? Please tell me okay? I'm currently in the middle of my summer break and I'm helping out my mother as much as I can so I don't really have the time to update anything. But hey at least I manage to squeeze this out!

I don't know when the next update will be. Hopefully I can squeeze another one before the break ends. But no promises. I still need to work on my other stories. But if you have any question please don't hesitate to ask me via PM or Review I'll try my best to reply ASAP.

Next chapter: Trouble in Paradise?

With Aomine being almost gone, Kuroko is feeling rather uneasy especially after hearing some disturbing news. And what's up with Kise and Kasamatsu?

Stay tuned for next time!

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~stolideux