Just a Fairytale [Kuroko Tetsuya x Reader x Nijimura Shuzo]{KnB}

[C.11] College: Diary Entry Eleven

It's been two weeks since your break up with Kuroko and new relationship with Shuzo. Days go by as you silently cry to yourself, but ever since Shuzo noticed your agony, he began to sleep with you in your bed.

His intentions bleed innocence as he holds you close and allows his shirt to soak your tears, this night being no different. As he imprisons you in his arms, you are lulled into sleep and again you dream of that fated afternoon.

Roses drown the park in a deep shade of red, and Kuroko's hurt expression is all that clouds the beautiful day. His voice echoes in your dream as if it's in a chamber; that dreaded moment repeats itself as if in a time loop. Unconsciously, you call out his name, but the only person who hears your cries for him is Nijimura.

You awaken to the blinding light of the morning, and once again you must continue moving forward with the consequence of your actions. Nijimura's sleeping face greets you and brings some bliss to the beginnings of your day. Your hand squirms from out of his vice grip to rest on his cheek, knowing that soon he will rise at the feel of your movement. 

Few minutes pass as you caress his cheek, and soon his eyelids begin to flutter open. You smile when he sends you a bleary stare. "Morning," you whisper.

"Mm." He brings you closer to his body and tightens his hold on you. You let out a gasp and your mind can't help but note the differences between him and Kuroko. It's unfair to compare, but it's done unwillingly. Nijimura certainly possesses more bulk and strength.

"Practice soon?"

"Yeah," he sighs into your hair. "Have you checked the time?"

"No, I just woke up."

"Gotcha." He releases you and sits up. "Can't we just start sleeping in my bed? It's a lot bigger."

"I... don't know. I always sleep in my bed and you just end up here," you point out. He doesn't utter a word in protest and rolls out of the mattress to begin his stretches. As you watch, your hand instinctively grabs your phone from the windowsill. Your eyes scour for any messages and land on a certain plan for the day. "Karate?"

"Huh?"

"Akari says that her studio is holding free lessons today," you say as you send her your response.

"I thought you were gonna swing by and apply for a managerial position in the basketball team," Nijimura states. 

You ponder on your choices. "Hmm but I really wanted to try out karate. Akari said it helped her become independent."

"I tried making you come with me back in the day, but you were never interested. Why do you want to do it now?" he asks while making his way to his room. You hear him shuffle around and change into his gym clothes.

"Cause," you speak a little louder for him to hear, "a lot of things have happened since then. I think I really want to do this too. Besides, I can apply for manager on Monday."

"Monday is the absolute last day to apply. It won't look good if you do it so late." Nijimura enters your room and sends you a pointed stare.

You shrug your arms at the implications. "If I don't get it, whatever. I just think this is the step in the right direction."

 "Ah, well, I can't stop you. What time are you meeting her?"

"She says we can meet up for lunch and then go together."

"Then why can't you just go with me to practice, submit your application and do your interview? Then you can go have lunch," he reasons. 

You shake your head. "I don't want to be late for lunch with her."