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

[H.15] High School: Diary Entry Fifteen

A/N: Thank you for the comments, I'm going to respond to them now :3  And my apologies for not posting this sooner, it's extra long so please enjoy!

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Your dining table has the capacity to seat four people. Usually, Nijimura occupied the fourth space with you being an only child, but today is different. Today, Kuroko takes the fourth chair as he stares at your parents with a blank expression.

For some reason, you can tell what he's feeling just by the look on his face. He's nervous as can be under your parent's stares, and you don't blame him. It's intimidating to visit your significant other's parents; you would probably act in the same manner as him when you meet his parents.

"So, what year are you in, Kuroko?" your mom asks to alleviate the tension.

"First year, ma'am." He doesn't elaborate and the room returns to silence once more.

"You said you were with our daughter in middle school?" Now it's your father's turn to speak as he feels some sort of sympathy for the nervous boy.

"Yes, she was club manager for my string for almost two years."

Your parents look at each other, and you are sure they're thinking about the incident. You worry whether they'll ask if it was him or if he had any involvement in that. It's a painful moment that you don't want to remember.

"Do you know what--"

You feel Kuroko snake his hand under the table and into your hand. You jump at the feel of his rough yet warm skin, and when he squeezes your hand, you feel his affection dominate your worries.

"I have been doing my best to protect [Name] from any harm since then. I promise I won't allow that to happen again," Kuroko declares before your mother can finish her question.

Your parents are stunned by his boldness. After all, it's easy to underestimate the boy. "Kuroko has always been by my side. I was just too dumb to even notice how much he means to me."

Kuroko flushes as do you, and your parents ease up on the questioning. The affection you have for each other is enough for them to approve. "Why don't you head up to your room while I prepare dinner?"

There isn't a second thought to it and you nod your head. Standing, you take Kuroko by the hand and lead him down the hallway and up the stairs. Your room is the first door on the right, and you quickly usher him inside.

"I'm so embarrassed," you say as you shut the door behind you. You make way to the small table in the middle and plant yourself down; you made sure to clean your room today for his arrival, and you're glad you did.

Kuroko scans the area with a dazed look on his face. When his eyes land on your seated form, he hesitates on what to do. "Embarrassed, huh?"

"Is there something the matter?"

"I'm just surprised you're allowing me into your room so easily," he states with apprehension.

"O-Oh," you blush. "I'm used to having Shuzo swing by unannounced and wandering around my house like he owns the place."

Your statement doesn't sit entirely well with Kuroko, but he doesn't comment on it. Instead, he sits down beside you with a more determined look on his face. His rigidness is gone, and you take note in his sudden change in demeanor.

"Kuroko?"

"Can you please call me by my first name?" He's become a lot bolder since middle school, that much you're noticing.

"T-Tetsuya." You can hardly look him in the eye when his first name rolls off your tongue. Each syllable is sweet against your tongue, and you can't help but feel bashful from saying it. It's as if your bond with him just reached a new level.