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

[M.16]Middle School: Diary Entry Sixteen

Everyone had noticed your gradual change in demeanor. There was a visible ease to your movements, one that had been absent for quite some time. Whenever a boy approached you for water or what not, you didn't flinch or freeze up. Your stuttering is now but a distant memory.

They've also noticed the cause of your change: Kuroko Tetsuya.

The both of you were always the first ones at the gym to prepare and the last ones there to clean. At times, you would be accompanied by Momoi or Nijimura, but the majority of the time it was only the two of you. Your time together was spent conversing as you learned more about each other... And today is no different.

"Where is Nijimura-taichou?" Kuroko asks as he peers around the vacant courtyard while walking beside you. Usually, he would be here waiting for you to head home.

"He must still be held up in his meeting." It was the only explanation to his absence, and you let out a sigh. "You go on ahead. I'll wait here."

Kuroko doesn't waste a second in denying your request. "I will wait with you... if you don't mind."

"You don't have to do that, you know," you smile, easily succumbing to his request. He returns the smile and sits beside you on the bench.

"I want to, senpai."

There's a hidden meaning to his statement, but it flies over your head as you begin another conversation. "So what are your plans for the weekend?"

Kuroko ponders on the question for a brief moment, "The park."

"Ohh! You'll be practicing some more?"

"Yes with Aomine."

You nod your head, "That sounds nice... It kind of makes me jealous." Kuroko turns to face you with mild confusion in his optics. Your gaze doesn't meet his and you continue speaking, "I have so much studying to do before those entrance exams."

"Ah."

"Mhm," you hum. There's a long pause of silence, so long that you feel the need to see what's up with Kuroko. In a swift motion, you turn your head to face him but freeze when you feel his warmth so incredibly close to your face.

Your heart skips a beat, his breath tickling your nose. It's then you begin to notice how tall he's grown from the last time you had properly inspected him. His pale skin is smooth, and the light scent of sweat and detergent intoxicates your senses. You're mesmerized by his eyes--though vacant in appearance, hold so much vibrancy in color and emotion.

There's a pink dust settling on both your cheeks, but neither of you pull away. It's as if an enchantment was cast, causing this need to stay in place. However, there isn't a single movement to move in closer either.

Time stops within that brief minute, but that moment of serenity crashes at the sound of someone clearing their throat.

You pull away just as quickly as he does, and you glance up to see Nijimura. He's avoiding eye contact, hand still resting on his face from his fake throat clearing. "I'm back..."

"O-Oh!" You shoot up onto your feet. "Welcome back!"

Kuroko doesn't speak as he's still in shock from what had transpired. His face isn't visible to any of you, but the glowing red on his ears is a clear sign of his embarrassment.

Nijimura fixes his gaze on you. He's piecing together what could have happened, but you seem the least fazed about it. "What did you do?"

"Kuroko has the prettiest eyes," you grin. "I just couldn't stop looking at them."

Nijimura returns his stare on Kuroko, who by now has swallowed his embarrassment and replaced it with an unreadable expression. "I see... Well, let's get going."

You eagerly nod your head and twirl around to say your goodbyes. "I'll see you tomorrow, Kuroko. Thanks for staying with me."

"Of course," he croaks out.

Nijimura nods his head when he passes Kuroko and doesn't look back as he takes you away from him. Even though you appeared to be glued to the younger boy, it was evident that you were much more enthralled with Nijimura.

But it was just another hurdle to jump.