~Assorted BxB Oneshots~

Idolising

KAGAKURO FLUFF

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Taiga Kagami

"Kagami-kun, I'm right here"

"AAAH! Goddammit Kuroko, stop doing that!"

"Why were you looking for me, Kagami-kun?"

"I need someone to practice with...and everyone else is busy, so I'm asking you"

"That was rude, Kagami-kun"

Kuroko reacted up with his little arms to try and touch my head, but ended up not being able to reach it, due to the combination of my height and his lack of it. He was an interesting character, that was the conclusion I'd come to having known him for a few weeks. He sometimes reminded me of a shy little kid that had random spurts of confidence. He seemed to cling to me a little bit, which I didn't mind so much, but he'd at least have to work on his basketball skills. Considering he was "the shadow" and I was "the light", I'd have thought he'd be at least equal to me when it came to basketball, but...yeah, he was...shit at everything apart from using his misdirection. I've done my best to try and teach him some of the fundamentals, but...nothing. He was definitely a visual learner, but...couldn't seem to learn. It was most frustrating that he kept making the same mistakes I was trying to correct every single time, driving me to the point where I told him straight that he wasn't improving.

Of course, he's still a valuable asset to the team, and has brought us a fair bit of success, especially in that practice match a couple weeks back with Kaijo. His misdirection had beaten even that copycat bastard who knew it was coming, so it was obvious he had talent. He was just...I dunno, unusual. Not a normal type of person, especially not the kind of normal I saw in myself. He was...curious, his eyes like that of the stupid little mutt he'd found on the side of the road. The disgusting little beast that he so adored and I so endured. He was always sad when I swung a foot towards it, so I did my best to resist it. Kuroko had taken up a strange place in my heart, giving me the strange urge to keep him happy. I wasn't quite sure what it was, but seeing him upset was like the worst thing in the world, especially if it was my own doing. He was in many ways the same as that little monster, but...I can't say I felt the same way about them both.

Kuroko had a strange habit...he likes to stare. Whenever he's thinking, he completely zones out of reality, and stares. It's impossible to read his completely neutral face, but he often finds himself staring at me. I don't know why, and I don't know what conclusions he reaches, but...I kinda like it, I guess. It's often while I'm playing basketball that he stops and watches me. I don't know, but...it seems sometimes as if he idolises me. Like I'm the player he wants to be, or look like he wants to, or...maybe something like that. It's, well, flattering, and I oft end up with a blush on my face after I notice.

I think...he doesn't get the fact that I sort of idolise him too. It's probably because I'm constantly calling him an idiot, but...he's a pretty cool idiot. I think he's interesting for more than just his basketball though...his personality is something I like. Unlike myself, he doesn't stand out. And to be honest, I admire the strength it takes not to stand out. I've always been a bit of a loudmouth, and can't resist taking the spotlight, and it's something I hate about myself sometimes. But Kuroko...he doesn't even have to think about being humble like that. He's just quite happy to go about his business and not let anything interfere with him. And I think that's damn cool. His resilience is astounding, and yet...he acts as if he's so weak. It's frustrating to see him underestimate his own abilities all the time.

Anyway, the reason I'm mentioning this is, as I'm warming up with a few stretches, Kuroko is staring at me, holding the basketball close to his stomach. I pretend I haven't seen him, looking away as my face begins to match my hair, taking a half-glance back at him to confirm he's still staring. Those wide blue eyes of his are filled with so much curiosity...quite strange for someone that can be such an airhead sometimes.

"Hey, earth to Kuroko? You in there?"

"Of course Kagami-kun. That's a very strange question"

"Shut up. I wouldn't have asked if you weren't staring at me!"

"...sorry"

And that's why he doesn't get it

"...s'fine. Let's get to it"

I gripped the front of my shirt, dragging it over my head as I reached for the spare one in my bag, a black one I didn't mind getting sweaty in. After I'd tossed my white one on top of my gym bag, I saw Kuroko once again staring at me out of the corner of my eye. I just chuckled to myself this time and let it go, heading over to the court while pulling on the black t-shirt. Kuroko followed me over, throwing me the ball and getting into a defensive stance.

...yeah, as I suspected, this training wasn't exactly pushing my limits. Kuroko tried, I have to give him that, but...it was more of a thrashing than a contest. He didn't seem to mind all that much, and it was quite sad that he was used to it. The only time he managed to get the ball off me was when that little shit of a dog leapt out of his bag, and I leapt away from the devil.

And so eventually, we decided to just call it quits, and sat down on the bench next to the courts together. As soon as I'd gotten comfortable, I looked over to talk to Kuroko, and...

...goddammit stop staring at me!

"...why do you always stare at me like that?"

"...I just think you're amazing, Kagami-kun"

"Wh-don't say things like that!"

"Why not? It's true"

"Y-yeah, but..."

"Oh, are you embarrassed, Kagami-kun? I'm sorry, I'll stop"

"I-I'm not embarrassed, just...fuck, why do you think that about me?"

"...why wouldn't it? You're good at everything, you can talk to people easily...plus you're kind of a dork, which makes it hard not to like you"

"I...I don't know what to say to that...do you think you're not those things?"

"Some of them I'm definitely not. And that doesn't bother me, it's about how it makes you attra-amazing."

He was about as smooth as sandpaper with that transition. It was obvious what he was going to say for multiple reasons in addition to the obvious slip of the tongue. That doesn't mean to say that it didn't take me off guard, but I was more focused on pursuing clarity on his words than actually absorbing them. His face had gone red and he'd turned away, a telltale sign of his mistake. I made sure to keep my voice low, talking calmly and not giving anything away

"...were you going to say 'attractive' then?"

"...would it matter if I was, Kagami-kun?"

"...absolutely it would matter. It would be really cool if you did"

"Wh...huh?"

His eyes went wide, as if it'd taken him an age to figure out what I'd actually meant, and once he had, he stared at me. Though this time, I don't think he was lost in thought. No, this time he was staring at me with incredulity, as if he'd imagined what I just said.

"You don't need to gawk at me. I'd think it was amazing if you found me attractive, because...well, I sorta find you attractive too, I guess..."

"Heh...that's weird to hear you say, Kagami-kun"

"I bet this'll be weirder. How about we go grab a coffee or something? Like...now?"

"...I'd love that. Oh, and Kagami-kun?"

"Yes? And...eh...just call me Taiga, it's fine"

"Well...Taiga...

...can you put that other shirt on? You stink"
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Gotta love Kuroko being blunt

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