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

[H.4] High School: Diary Entry Four

"I'm so relieved," Aya groans as she plops onto the locker room bench. Fatigue is stitched into her body, as well as the rest of the team. During the match, their stamina was heavily tested to a degree that had them aching. 

Sensing their pain, you glide over with boxes of lemon slices on hand. "It was an amazing game," you hum while handing out the energy food you made. 

Aya places a lemon slice in her mouth and moans with delight. Her energy begins to renew, and her beaming persona arises. "It was!!! And I tried using that move that we saw in the last game--"

"But you failed miserably," Yuuka's unimpressed tone cuts in as she sends Aya a glare. "The thing with those moves is that they take practice."

Aya grumbles and returns to eating the lemon slices. "Fine, fine."

The atmosphere becomes shrouded in comfortable silence as the rest of the team relax their muscles before heading to the showers. In order to not disturb their zen moment, you quickly mumble something before departing. "I'm leaving all your towels here. There's more in the bag over there."

"Wait, [Name]!" You pause in front of the door at the call of your name. "Do you think you can get us some of those popsicles from the convenience store?" Aya asks, her eyes glued to her phone screen as she types away furiously.

"Popsicles? I suppose." You tilt your head.

Yuuka lets out an exasperated sigh, "She isn't your errand girl!"

"She said it's fine... Nothing will happen to her," Aya defends herself in a monotone voice. "Doesn't she have pepper spray or something?"

You nod your head, a tense smile curling on your lips. "Yeah, I'll be fine. It's a short walk."

"I can go if you want," Yuuka adds.

"It's okay, I got this," you try to reassure her. She doesn't seem to buy it, but there's far too much for her to do, causing her to prioritize her work.

"Call if you need anything."

You send her a small smile and turn on your heel to leave. On your way out, you can faintly hear Yuuka reprimanding Aya for her inconsiderate request. Some join in, but you're already out of hearing range to hear the rest.

The cold air bites at your face once you make it outside. You wrap your coat closer to your body for more warmth yet the winter breeze proves to be stronger. A shiver shoots down your spine, but you persevere onwards determined for change.

See, the desire for normalcy has always been strong in your system. You didn't want to be that girl who couldn't take a few steps out of her house without feeling an immense amount of anxiety. You didn't want those pity stares, those judging words. You didn't want to experience those days where you remained in the house in fear of the outside world.

You want to change, and slowly but surely you've been advancing towards that goal. Aya's request is just another step forward, hence your little care for her bout of inconsideration.

You're taken out of your thoughts when you hear a scuffle from the distance. It causes you to walk faster and ignore whatever that's going on. 

"What the hell?"

You've already reached the last step of the gym's premises, but your blood runs cold upon hearing a familiar voice. Your hand instantly reaches down to your bag to grab the can of pepper spray. When you glance over your shoulder, your paranoia becomes confirmed and you freeze.

The person smirks as the step forward into the light. "You're still disgusted by me, huh?"

"H-Haizaki..." His name tastes like vomit as it rolls out your mouth. You're on edge, and the forming bump on his cheek isn't helping with your nerves. Although his appearance has changed drastically since last you saw him, he's still the violent sex offender you know him to be.

"Ahh man," Haizaki growls out, "I didn't think I'd be visited by all my pals from Teiko today... At least this face is easy to look at."

"Stop it." Your grip on the pepper spray tightens as you stand your ground.

"Are you still scared of guys?" He leers at you as you back away. "Can't you just take a compliment?"

"It... grosses me out when it comes from you."

His somewhat friendly attitude falls. "You little bitch."

"...I need to get going." You bow your head in hopes of escaping the angered boy. Your discomfort is as clear as day, and you pray that he doesn't try to capitalize on it.

"Where's the old bastard?" he calls out.

"I don't know who you're talking about--"

"Our beloved captain."

"Aka--"

He spits on the ground at the sound of that name. "Hell no. Nijimura!"

You step backwards. "He's okay."

His eyebrows raise when he realizes something. "How ya fending off boys without your protector?" Slowly, he stalks towards you.

"W-Why do you keep bothering me?" Your question sounds like a plea for help. Frustration paints your optics, and it's egging him on to continue.

"Because your reactions are adorable." Once his body is incredibly close to yours, he inspects your form in a manner that makes you feel violated. "And you've gotten sexier over the years."

"D-Disgusting."

"Come on, don't act like that." He's practically on you, and you're more than ready to spray him.

However, it appears that being saved is your calling and a voice flits through the scene. "Is that you, [Name]?"

Another surge of panic strikes you when you see a pair of bi-colored optics. "Akashi-san?"

"Shit, I'm outta here," Haizaki grumbles as he brushes past you.

You don't force him to stay, feeling more relieved to see him go. Though, there are more pressing matters to tend to. "Ah... Hello."

He walks down the steps until he's a comfortable distance from you. "It's been a while. How have you been?"

"Fine. Um, I need to get going. I have an errand to run," you try to weasel out of his presence.

"I see..." He nods his head slowly. "Will you be able to run your errands like that?"

"Like what?"

"You look shaken."

You feel a bead of sweat roll down your temple, and you swallow thickly. "Haha, I've never been good at dealing with Haizaki."

"Not many can. Have you spoken to Tetsuya--"

"S-Stop it!" you exclaim. There's guilt written all over your face, and you can't help but allow them to override your sensibility. "Enough... I don't want to hear it."

Akashi's eyes widen for a moment but he composes himself quickly. "I see. I'm sorry to have bothered you, [Name]. Be well then."

You turn to escape him, and he allows you to leave with some departing words. "I hope you can make it to our games, senpai. You haven't seen our growth."

You don't try to reply as you resume to running away from the boy. The thoughts of your teammates' requests now lay forgotten in the back of your mind as you hurry home.