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

[M.19]Middle School: Diary Entry Nineteen

"You're staying behind again?" Nijimura asks in shock.

"I have a few things to do with Momoi, and then I'll head home," you reply with a nod.

Conflicted, Nijimura scratches the back of his head as he ponders over what to do. "Are you sure you don't want me to wait for you?"

"No, go visit your dad. I'll swing by the hospital to see him when I finish here."

"By yourself?"

"I'm capable of performing some things alone," you pout.

"Okay, okay." Nijimura smirks as he ruffles your hair. "You're growing up, huh?"

You slap his hand away before making a sad attempt to recover your hairstyle. "I have to... Can't be relying on you too much."

"[Name]... Senpai," Kuroko calls from afar.

You glance over your shoulder and smile at the boy. "I'll catch up with you later, Shuzo."

"See ya," he responds as he watches you run off towards the boy. "I wonder if she knows..."

Wanting to give you the benefit of the doubt and believe in that promise you made to him, Nijimura proceeds to head to the hospital. There's no way you would do anything to upset him. You guys have been friends for so long; you know how disappointed he would be if he found out you were using Kuroko's feelings as a replacement for him. 

But you promised and so he shouldn't worry.

[_____]

"You're meeting with Nijimura-senpai after this?"

Once you finished supervising the clean up of the gym, you begin to get ready for your trip to the hospital. Kuroko's question breaks your concentration, and you tilt your head.

"Ah, you overheard?" You don't seem that surprised by it and decide to explain. "Yeah, some things are happening in his house right now. I'm trying to be a good friend and support him."

"You've also been avoiding him in school lately."

You flinch at his comment. "Yeah?"

"I can tell since I've been observing people as of recently."

"I see."

"Is there a reason to avoid him?"

You shake your head, "It's nothing bad. I just think there should be some degree of separation sometimes... Plus, I'm enjoying my time spent with you."

Your explanation brings hope into the boy's heart, and his eyes widen at the revelation. He's been dutiful by your side for so long... Is it possible you are attaining feelings for him?

"[Name]--" He wants to make his feelings known as there might be a possibility of you accepting them.

"TETSU-KUUUN!" Momoi's breasts press against Kuroko's back and her arms wrap around his torso. He's taken aback by her zealous greeting, but his emotions are always stable when it comes to her.

"Momoi, what are you doing?"

"I'm just happy to see you... Oh hello, senpai!" She sends you a wave, a blush tinting her cheeks and you can only imagine it's from hugging Kuroko.

"Hi," you offer her a kind smile.

She's quick to switch her attention back onto Kuroko with an excitement that won't quit. "I'm still treasuring the winning stick you gave me!"

"I see, thank you." He nods his head with little care. "You should turn that in for a prize."

"I can't bring myself to do that," she moans with a pout. "It means a lot to me!"

You're confused by her sudden interest in the boy, and you feel a grumbling monster in your heart. You watch their interaction with a cautious smile as you feel no need to express any of your true feelings.

What were your true feelings?

"Senpai?" Momoi tilts her head, and you let out a gasp.

"Sorry, what?"

"I was asking if you wanted to join us. The rest of the group is headed to the convenience store again," she states, her arms now wrapped around Kuroko's arm.

Kuroko does nothing to stop her affection, but his eyes are steadfast on you. It's as if you're the only person he sees. "I-- I can't. I have to go visit someone in the hospital."

"Ohhh," Momoi sends you a look of empathy and doesn't press the issue. "Let's go then, Tetsu-kun."

"Actually, I promised senpai I'd accompany her," he declines her with little remorse.

"Is that so?" Her eyes dart between the two of you as her smile widens. "You're so kind, Tetsu-kun, taking care of senpai and all!"

Before Kuroko can modestly object, you join in. "He is!"

Kuroko doesn't fight it and basks in the glory of your compliment. It takes him a moment to snap out of it, and when he does, he tries his best to hide his happiness. "Let's go, senpai."

"Okay... See you around, Momoi!"

"Mhm!"

There's a need to replicate what Momoi did, and as you two walk out of the gym, you wrap your arms around his left arm. There's a comforting warmth to it that leaves you wildly giddy.

"S-Senpai?"

"Do friends do this to each other?" you ask timidly.

He knows what you are referring to and is quick to dispel any concerns. "Momoi believes she can with her friends. To be honest, I do find it too much but that is how she operates."

"Oh, I understand." Your grasp lessens around his arm but he makes haste in keeping them there.

"I don't mind it if you do it."

His brazen confession leaves you stunned, but you recall how you are able to get away with almost anything when it came to Nijimura too. 'He really does consider me a close friend.'

With a bright smile, you hold onto his arm as you two walk down the road. There's an air of innocence to your actions but they prove to be fatal to the boy's heart.