Serin's Overwhelming Darkness (KnB Fanfiction)

Chapter 24: (Kuroko)

The game starts, the team holding up well against Kaijo. I know we're going to lose though. Our team isn't used to this configuration yet and I can see it already falling apart at the seams. I nudge Aomine's shoulder casually, trying to alert him without alerting Kise. He lazily rolls his eyes towards me. "It's not working," I whisper. I turns towards the court and observes more intently. "You're right." He says. "But what else can we do at this moment in time?" Aomine continues to ask. "We could try the 3rd year formation. You know the one that they used against Seiho the second time around? I believe you watched the tape recording?" I elaborate. He nods in return. "Hey coach!" He yells over the noise in the gym. She turns to him with an annoyed look. I almost laugh at her expression, but keep a calm facade. "Try the formation that uses the third years!" Aomine continues. She nods in understanding and walks up to the judge table. "Serin! Timeout!" The team walks to the bench. All of them, soaked in sweat. Their expressions are completely exhausted and I struggle to keep my calm. Aomine breaks out in laughter and Hyuga-senpai smacks him across the head. That shuts him up pretty quick. It's the rest of the team's turn to laugh as Aomine sulks. It lifts their spirits though, so I guess it's worth it at Aomine's expense. Riko explains the plan to the team and substitutes the first years for the third years. They struggle less, their formation going a lot smoother after all these years of practice. Tatsuya scowls at the difference. I almost burst out laughing at his expression and I know Aomine is too by his silent laughter. That deepens Tatsuya's scowl even more and this time Aomine can't resist. My eyes catalog the fact that Kise is watching me closely so I stick to a small smile.
The game ends with the score of 97-98 in favor of Kaijo. We all line up and shake hands and send chortle of "good luck"s around. Kise sends us a teasing smile which Aomine is quick to return. My eyes portray amusement as I take in the two. "Want to go to Maji Burger with Aomine and I?" I ask Kise. "Sure, I'll join if you don't mind." He answers. "I mind." Aomine mutters under his breath. I jab him in the ribs with half of my strength. "Oof." He huffs, as the impact knocks the air out of his lungs. "That didn't hurt at all Tetsu." He teases. I lightly tap his side where I hit him. "Ow. Ow. Stop. That hurts." He whines. Kise watches our exchange wearily as a small smile plays on my lips. Maybe he'll get closer to the truth, but it was so worth it.

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Hey guys!

479 words, what do you think? The chapter's kind of short, but I'm working on it, believe me. I apologize once again for the lack of updates. I've been traveling the world and had a bit of writers block all in one. My summer is so full that I just can't find the time to write. I'll try to update, but it won't be as regular as I wish it could be. Also, small heads up, I'm starting another KnB fanfiction! It's titled Dark Prince. It'll be out soon, I already have a few chapters done and ready. I'll update you when it comes out. As always, thanks for reading!

-grapefruut