The Face of an Apple (Kuroko no Basket Fanfic)

Seirin vs Ryonan

I'm a big Slam Dunk fan and got really depressed when they stopped airing. Sendo and Rukawa stole my heart! My whole high school revolved around them. <3

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Before entering the arena, Kuroko and Kagami went to the convenience store to pick me up. "I don't want to go." I said biting the apple. "You have to come with us." Kagami said as he carried me over his shoulder. Good thing I decided to wear leggings on that day. "Put me down, Shrek." I called Kagami and saw Kuroko look my way and giggled. It was my first time to see him smile. It's been days since I started hanging out with these guys.

"Did you seriously say that I look like Shrek?" Kagami asked and stopped walking. "You take that back!" He said and started spinning me around the street. "Kagami." Midorima called, shocked to see what Kagami is doing to me. But he didn't realize right away that it was me.

"What do you think you're doing to Michiko?" Midorima asked adjusting his glasses while holding a green bear, which actually looked like Shrek. Kagami held me tighter and ran as far as he can from Midori. Takao just finished drinking his can of juice and Midorima grabbed it from him and made a shot toward Kagami

It may seem impossible but it actually hit Kagami. He fell on the street and I stood up to continue eating my apple. "Midorima did improve."  said taking another bite. "He's become more precise when shooting from afar." Kuroko added and Midorima caught up with us. "Michiko, it's so nice to see you again." Midorima said and I caught a glimpse of Midorima's smile. "Kise, told me that you forgot to remember Kuroko." He continued as he bent over to whisper something to me. "He'll definitely take care of you." He whispered and walked. "See you." He bade goodbye.

"That Midorima!" Kagami growled as he stood up. "Let's go to the arena." I said and we walked.

We arrived at the gym together with the Ryonan team. They looked our way. "Michiko!" Their ace player called me and ran toward us. He was grinning at me and he looked like he was waiting for me to remember him. I paused for a while and remembered who he was. "Sendo?" I spoke and his smile widened even more. "You remembered me?" He asked holding both my shoulders. "It means i'm sort of special to you." He said teasingly. He cupped my face and pulled it closer to him. "Get away from her." Kuroko said looking terribly scary. Sendo looked at him but didn't step away from instantly. "You may think that this is all a joke but it's just the opposite." He said and walked away with his team. I caught a glimpse of Kuroko and he was glaring at Sendo. "Did you understand what he said?" I asked him and he looked at me but ignored my question.

 "Are you really that naive?" Kagami asked behind my back. "Did he get angry because I didn't introduce you guys to them." I asked Kagami turning my head to his way. He stared at me and walked inside the arena. I followed him but I didn't walk fast enough to keep up with his pace.

The game was about to start but I haven't appeared in the locker room yet. Kagami looked at Kuroko his eyes was spinning. "What happened to you?" Aida asked walking close to Kuroko. "I think he's worrying about Michiko." Izuki answered. Suddenly Kuroko pulled himself together. "I'm gonna go look for her." He informed and disappeared quickly.

He found me sitting weakly at the ground. "Michiko." He called running closer to me. I didn't look at him. I continue to face the ground. He caressed my hair. I wanted to cry but instead I bury my face in on his jersey. "Don't tell me what happened anymore." His voice was the sweetest of all. He caressed my hair and I think that he kissed my hair too. "Kuroko." I said and still burying my face. "I remember your scent and your touch." I continued as I grabbed his jersey. "t-t-touch?" I heard Aida speak. We both looked at her, curious to why she acts that way.

"I used to take care of her. We spent more time together more than anyone in the team." Kuroko explained looking at her side with a smile. I guess Kuroko knows what she's thinking. "The second quarter is about to start." She said and walked away feeling embarrassed. "Do you know what she's talking about?" I asked while he helped me stand. He looked at me seriously. Maybe he's thinking if he should answer me or not. Then he noticed the part of my hair cut short. He stroke the cut part of my hair. He looked sad. And without thinking, I put my face close to his and smiled. "You have to win this." I said and his reaction instantly changed. He patted my head and grabbed my hand.

I never smiled in front of anyone before but I couldn't remain silent when I saw how sad his face has become. Maybe we're really close.

We stepped in the court and saw Sendo waving at us from their side. I didn't bother to respond to him. My mind was still full of Kuroko. I looked at his hand which is still holding my hand. We arrived on the bench and he started speaking to Aida. I didn't really care. I continue to look at his hand and he seem to notice but he didn't let go right away. "Kuroko, you have to warm up before playing." Aida spoke but we continue to hold hands and stare at each other. "I'll be back." He said to me and let go of my hand. I wanted to reach his hand but I ignored whatever feeling I wanted.

I sat beside Aida the whole first half. I kept touching my hand where Kuroko held me. I looked at him inside the court and saw how focused he is. I looked back at my hand and wished that he could've hold me longer. I remained seated and saw Sendo looked at me. Really, what's his deal?

The first half ended and Ryonan was leading by 5 points. We entered the locker room and every player looks tired and depressed. Kuroko sat beside me drinking his bottled and placed his right hand on the chair. I looked at it and got the urge to hold it. They were busy coming up at a plan and suddenly stopped to look at me.

"Uhm, Michiko. What are you doing?" Hiyuga asked. "I wanted to hold Kuroko's hand." I answered and started eating my apple. Kuroko looked at me and held my hand tighter. "YOU SHOULDN'T BE DOING LOVEY-DOVEY IN THE MIDDLE OF A MEETING!" Aida cried waving her paper fan around. I looked at our hands and whispered. "This is lovey-dovey" Kuroko heard what I said but ignored it.

The third quarter came and they're almost at their limit. They've been sweating and catching their breath more. I saw Sendo say something at Kuroko. I was too far to hear it.

"Wanna know why Michiko ended up on that corner earlier?" Sendo asked dribbling the ball with a sly grin. "I was told during the break that they cut her hai-" Before Sendo could've finished, Kuroko's already stolen the ball from him. "I'd rather not talk about Michiko during the game especially about that." Kuroko said and jogged to the other side of the court.

They had a timeout and I was busy eating the apple when someone patted my head. "I'll protect you." Kuroko said and with that I accidentally dropped the apple I was holding. "I'll be strong for you." I blurted without thinking. He smiled at me softly and we all went out.

It didn't really bother me at all. The game ended with an 8 point lead in favor of Seirin. As we head away from the arena, Furoko didn't let go of my hand. The whole time until we sat for dinner, he was holding my hand. He sat beside me and I let go of his hand. I was looking for my Spoon and fork but it seemed like I forgot it at home. "Oh, I left it again." I mumbled when turned back, Kuroko was no longer around. At that time, I really didn't care about him much.

I don't know how to use chopsticks. The food was served and I was very hungry. I dug in, lifting the bowl near my mouth. Then Kuroko arrived and I finished my first bowl. Everyone looked surprised after my meal. "It looks like you enjoyed your meal, Michiko." Kuroko said taking the rice from my face and eat it. He wiped other stains on my face.

"Can it be that you don't know how to use chopsticks?" Kagami asked and I stared at him. "Michiko, isn't familiar with chopsticks." Kuroko said calmly but it feels like his aura wants to crush Kagami. "Here, Michiko. I know you didn't eat well on your last meal." Kuroko was so sweet. He fed me using chopsticks.

We parted ways from the team and went straight home. "Kuroko?" I called and he faced me. "We're we really close during middle high?" I asked still holding his hand. He nodded. Maybe he was thinking why I asked such weird question.

We walked for quite some time. "Let's make new memories together." Kuroko said and held my hand tighter.The night ended filled with Kuroko's thoughts.