Always a Step Ahead [Akashi Seijūrō x OC]

[ 05: falling ]

A/N: I changed the pic on the last chapter cuz I felt like the one above suited this one. Since it's the pic when they win the championships.

These boys make me cry inside whenever I see art of them all together and smiling and laughing. Damn you all for changing and making Kuroko sad. Ya'll coulda been on one team with Kagami too and been super badass... (￣^￣)ゞ But I'll let this slide since ya'll are too cute for me to stay mad at. Plus I like Kuroko's bond with Seirin anyways~

BUT OMG. I rewatched the last ending song for KnB. "Latana" by OLDCODEX. And shit man I thought I was gonna sob cuz it freakin' goes through all their matches with the GoM and bruh that one hit home hard. The song alone gets me all sensitive ('Д' )

I need more KnB. Need. It's a need. Not a want. Extra Game better be animated I swear.

Sorry for ranting again (⌒-⌒; )
I'll start the story now~

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"Tsukiko-chan!"

Said girl lifted her gaze up to Momoi and Coach Sanada who held concern in their eyes. She fisted the hand coated with blood and slowly moved to sit up with the help of Momoi. She focused on her breathing, taking deep breaths in an effort to slow her heart rate.

Momoi's eyes fell on the small spot of blood beside Tsukiko's fist. She frowned. 'That's... Tsu-chan... This isn't something we should ignore...'

"Shiroita," Sanada began, "what's wrong? Are you okay?"

"Should we call the hospital...?" Momoi suggested and pulled out her phone.

At that, Tsukiko's eyes widened and she grabbed Momoi's wrist. She looked at the girl with a gaze full of intensity and panic that Momoi froze.

"Don't," Tsukiko pleaded. "Please don't. I'll be okay."

"But still," Sanada interrupted, "you don't look okay at all. At least go rest in the infirmary."

Tsukiko shook her head. Eyes that were once filled with panic were now filled with determination. "Please, coach. I'll be fine for the duration of the game. Just please let me stay and help the team."

"Tsu-chan..."

Sanada sighed. "Fine," he reluctantly said. "But once the game is over we are going to the infirmary to talk to the nurse, understood?"

The girl nodded. "Oh, by the way."

Momoi and Sanada looked at her, confused.

"Please... Do not tell Sei-chan about this. I'm begging you..."

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"This is it," Akashi began while in the huddle with the rest of the boys, "if we win this, we are champions. Back-to-back even. Anyone have anything else to add?"

"I don't," Midorima pushed his glasses up. "I will just make as many three's as I can."

"I just wanna get this over with so I can eat my snacks~"

Aomine averted his gaze from the group. "Nothing really..."

Kise looked back and forth, a little panicked at everyone's responses. "Isn't everyone like really in their world right now?"

Akashi smiled. "It's okay. We are a group of different individuals anyways." His eyes became serious. "However, from here on out we all share the same goal. And that is... Win."