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

[H.3] High School: Diary Entry Three

Fortunately, the game ended on a good note for Seirin. After four grueling quarters, they managed to conquer Yosen by a narrow margin, and the audience erupted into cheers at the surprising finish.

When you spotted Kuroko enthusiastically congratulated by his team, you broke out into sobs while clapping. Your team looked at you suspiciously, confused by your flurry of emotions--one second disinterested, the next wailing and yelling for a boy.

"So he was part of the Teiko team?" Yuuka asks as the group leaves the gym. 

You nod your head while dabbing the corners of your eyes with a tissue. "Yes, his name is Kuroko Tetsuya."

"I've heard of him," Aya speaks up, "but I never thought I'd see him in action. Personally, I prefer Teiko's ace!"

"Huh?" a deep voice rumbles behind you, and you jerk in surprise. "Isn't that [Name]?"

"Ohmigosh. It is!" a feminine voice joins in. Upon hearing your name, you turn your head and spot Aomine and Momoi, who are both headed your way. "[Name]-senpai!"

There's a guilt that throbs in your chest when you see them when you see anyone from your old team. You had left them right before they won their second nationals and ignored them throughout your last year at school. Momoi had attempted to speak to you every now and then, but after a while, her and the rest of the group ceased all communications. Maybe they realized that you wanted nothing to do with them?

However, those unresolved tensions don't seem to affect them as they waltz up to you with curious stares. "I'm so happy to see you!" Momoi hugs you, her affection for you oozing out.

You're grateful Aomine doesn't approach you the same way, greeting you with a cold, narrowed stare. It feels odd though; you recalled him being more lively and cheerful around you.

"H-Hello," you mumble out.

"You look prettier every time I see you," the pink-haired beauty gushes, despite her friend's obvious indifference. When she separates herself from you, she glances at the team behind you. They're all fidgeting while waiting to be introduced. Aya is especially star-struck as her body shakes with excitement. 

"You go to an all girl's school?" Momoi returns her attention to you.

"Yeah."

Her smile becomes warm, her energy lowering to adjust to yours. "That makes sense. I'm happy for you."

"Thanks. Uh how's everyone doing?" you awkwardly ask.

"You'd care to know?" Aomine's voice slices through the conversation and creates more unneeded tension.

Gulping, you take a step back. "A-Ah. Well..."

"Dai-chan! Don't be so rude to her! Akashi said it was really complicated what happened," Momoi reprimands him.

'Ah so that's what happened. Akashi stepped in...' you think to yourself.

He's unaffected by her years of chastising and merely picks at his ear, "Yeah, yeah. Are you going to see Tetsu now?"

You feel a surge of mixed emotions when he asks that. On one hand, you have this dying sensation to see him and return to that comforting friendship you had with him; on the other hand, you also want to avoid him and pretend like he never existed. It was a harsh sentiment, and due to your preferred method of handling problems (running away), you go with the latter.

"I have to go help out with warm-ups. Our first game starts soon," you supply an excuse.

Unfortunately, Aya isn't on the same page as you and jumps into the conversation. "[Name], catch up with your old friends, don't worry about us!" she coos, her eyes ogling the tan male. The rest of the team nods in agreement while marveling at the two.

"But I came here to help," you quickly add.

Yuuka comes to your rescue and interrupts by clearing her throat, "She has a point. I need her to help with getting you guys ready." You breathe out a sigh of relief as the girls quiet down. "We watched one match, let's get ready for ours now."

Aya pouts as if she were a child but relents her position. "Fiiine."

You force out a laugh as you return to Aomine and Momoi. Both are watching with reserved expressions. "Well, that's that... It was nice seeing you guys."

"Likewise, senpai," Momoi smiles. 

There's something behind her smile that has you on edge, but you push it to the far corners of your mind. Hopefully, there wouldn't be any more run-ins with the people from your past.