Rebound (Kagakuro)

Chapter Twenty-Five

Kagami

"And you left him just like that?" Tatsuya (I can't remember what Kagami called him, so let's just use this.) questioned me. It sounded better in my head, but after the words left his lips, I can't help but to flinch a little. Was it that bad?

"Something like that."

"But why?" He pressed on. "I thought you loved him."

"I did, and I still do," I sighed heavily and messed up my hair. This was stressing me out. Why did I do that in the first place?

Well, maybe because I was getting tired of seeing Aomine every single time we had a game. I couldn't really blame him, though. He was in the school team and Touou was a strong basketball team. I couldn't really avoid him even though I wanted to. He would always be there, silently watching Kuroko.

I didn't care if he still had feelings for him, because Kuroko was mine now. I don't mean to sound possessive, though, I wasn't that kind of person. But this jealousy that kept growing whenever I see them together...

"I wasn't thinking," I simply said again. "I'm tired of everything, to be honest."

"Tired of what, exactly?" He sighed. "From what I saw, you and Kuroko were doing fine."

We were doing fine, I knew that.

"I don't know," I admitted. "I just wanted to try something out, maybe. You know, to see his reaction."

"Damn it, Taiga," My childhood friend huffed and stood up. He rubbed the bridge of his nose in annoyance, but he managed to calm down. "Kuroko loves you, and you know that. There's no need for this unnecessary drama to happen. You know he will choose you, no matter what, right? Well, unless you screw up."

My chest squeezed at the sound of screwing up. I did it badly this time, didn't I? As much as I didn't want to admit it, I knew Tatsuya was telling the truth. Then why was I so afraid?

"You need to talk to him."

"What?" I blinked.

"Kuroko, Taiga," He breathed, cold air escaping his lips. "You have to talk to him. He's probably crying his eyes out right now."

Then I thought about where could he possibly run to when he's in need. Kuroko was usually the type of person to be alone when he's sad, but then Kise and the others were in the hospital. So the possibility of Kuroko heading back in was high.

"I gotta go." I quickly said and started to run. Tatsuya managed to say a quick goodbye before I left him completely.

My heart was thumping quickly. If Aomine was there...

When I arrived at the hospital, the receptionist flashed me a look. I apologised and headed straight to the waiting room that Kise and the rest would be. I saw some of the Kaijo members sitting on the ground outside. Some were reading magazines, some already falling asleep, and some just staring into thin air.

When I stood by the entrance, Aomine's eyes met mine and he didn't stop himself from glaring daggers at me. I gritted my teeth.

"Kuroko —"

"You shouldn't be here, Kagamicchi," Kise frowned and landed his hands on my shoulders. "It's not good for Kurokocchi."

"Let me go, Kise," I warned him, but I managed to calm myself down. Kuroko was avoiding my eyes, and I didn't know what pained me more. "Please, I need him."

"You screwed up." Kise gulped.

"I shouldn't have trusted you," Aomine sounded and I growled in anger. "And here I am thinking Kuroko was finally happy."

"Shut your mouth!" I shouted.

This isn't happening. No.. No..

"Leave him alone from now on, Kagami Taiga." The words sounded bitter as they left Aomine's lips. His jaw tightened angrily like mine, but I knew I had no rights to be angry right now. I knew it was my fault.

"Go," Kuroko finally sounded, but his voice was broken. "Go."

"Kuroko..." I frowned.

"He said go." Kise repeated.

So I left, feeling defeated.