Scattered Wishes

Chapter 4

It has been 2 weeks since Kuroko was hospitalized and a week since the Generation of Miracles asked (but everyone can clearly see it in their eyes that they were begging) if they can look after Kuroko on their own. 10 days since Akashi and Murasakibara arrived at the hospital.

It was the first time to see Akashi apologizing profusely while crying, begging the tealnet to wake up. Telling him that they will make up for everything they had done.

Murasakibara tried by saying he will give Kuroko an unlimited supply of vanilla milkshake as long as Kuroko will wake up.

Kise tried to lighten up the mood, but he himself cannot be comforted and the red puffy eyes were enough evidence to know that the blonde is crying, even in his sleep.

Midorima had been bringing Kuroko's lucky items, his face straight as always but he can't help to let a few tears flow from time to time.

Aomine usually stayed beside Kuroko, talking to him like he was expecting Kuroko to reply. Asking Kuroko if he remembers the memories that Aomine remembers back when they were at Teiko.

The Seirin basketball team visits everyday but with the upcoming 3 games day for 5 days, their training has been tripled, knowing that they have to work extra hard because Kuroko isn't there.

Even though they were exhausted, they never failed to visit their phantom member and talk to him about their day or encourage him to wake up.

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"Even for a practice match this isn't good, you know." Hyuuga told Riko. Who would even play 3 matches in a day for 5 straight days?!

"I know but it is the association who requested for it." Riki said, sighing sadly.

"We survived the first four days! This is the last day! We can do it!" Koganei said enthusiastically.

"Let's win these last matches for Kuroko!" Kiyoshi said.

"Aa!" Everyone said.

Within the 15 practice games that they had, Seirin had 11 wins and 4 loses.

The Seirin basketball team had decided to rest at Kagami's place before going to the hospital. Among all of them, it was Kagami who lives near the hospital and everyone knew Kuroko wouldn't like it if they went to visit if they were that exhausted.

However, it seems like the gods up there have different plans for all of them.

"Uhhh, Kagami?" Izuki called his junior.

"What is it, Izuki-senpai?" Kagami asked.

"Can I go to the balcony for a while? I kinda need some fresh air," Izuki said, smiling slightly.

"Sure Izuki-senpai." Kagami said but he noticed how pale and exhausted his senior looked. He also noticed how Izuki supported himself as the black haired teen went to the balcony.

Feeling that something is wrong, Kagami followed Izuki.

"Izuki-senpai, are you okay?" Kagami asked once the both of them were at the balcony.

"Just exhausted, I guess." Izuki said, trying to convince Kagami.

Sadly, Kagami didn't buy it. "Are you sure, senpai? You can rest at the guestroom if you want to."

"Thanks for the offer Kagami, I appreciate it." Izuki said as he smiled at Kagami. "Though I feel fine. Just exhaust...ed."

Kagami noticed how Izuki's eyes became dazed for a while before regaining its focus and it became dazed once more as Izuki started to collapse.

"I-Izuki-senpai!" Kagami shouted and felt how hot Izuki's body was. Kagami didn't have to check to know that Izuki was burning up. "Izuki-senpai!"

"Oi, Bakagami. What's the commotion abou-" Hyuuga, who went to the balcony after hearing Kagami scream something, was cut off as he saw Kagami cradling Izuki who seem to be unconscious. He ran towards his teammate and saw how harsh the red tint on Izuki's face. "Izuki!"

"Captain. We need to get him inside. It's too cold here and it won't be good for him." Kagami said as he carried Izuki. "I'll bring him to the guestroom. Please get a rag and a basin of cold water."

Kagami noticed how alarmed everyone from the team looked as he carried Izuki's limp form to the guestroom. Hyuuga had to explain to Riko about the current situation.

"Over exhaustion is the reason, Riko." Kiyoshi said as he wiped the sweat off Izuki's face. "He's going to be fine. It is not contaminating. We can all look after him. All he needs rest and he needs to be kept hydrated."

Riko only sighed. First Kuroko, now Izuki? She could only hope none of the players would be sick next.