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

[H.25] High School: Diary Entry Twenty-Five

Laying on your hotel bed, you have your phone pressed on one ear with a large smile planted on your face. Kuroko's voice touches your ears and it brings a glowing warmth to your mood. 

"So you are liking it so far?" he asks.

"Yesss! Kobe is so pretty!" you gasp as you recall the scenery you witnessed. "We are staying at the hotel in the onsen area and we've just explored the little town all day."

"I saw the pictures. You look really happy."" Kuroko forgoes mentioning the fact that you stand out in all your pictures. In the class photo, he found you in an instant due to your radiating beauty. No girl can hold a candle to you especially now that you have a lick of confidence.

But if he says any of this, he knows you will drown in too much embarrassment. He keeps those thoughts to himself as he continues listening to every detail of your trip.

"Remember we have our meet up in two days," you warn. "I want to spend my free day with you."

"Yeah, I already have it planned," he says in a level tone.

The door to your hotel room opens, forcing your attention elsewhere. When you see Yuuka and another girl in the basketball team walk in, you heave out a sigh. "My roommates are here. We're going to have dinner before going to bed."

"Stay safe," he hums, "and text me when you can."

"Yeah, bye," you smile. The dial tone rings in your ear, and you let out another sigh.

"They're serving BBQ at the hotel courtyard for us. Ikeda-sensei is cooking," Yuuka mentions with a sly smile.

"W-What's that look for?" you mumble.

"You and your boyfriend are so cute!" the other girl coos. "He dotes on you and cares so much about your safety!"

As she continues gushing about your relationship with Kuroko, you begin changing into more comfortable clothes to go outside. After a long day traveling to Kobe, you guys split into a few buses and went to look at the scenery before arriving at the hotel. You took a well-needed nap, spoke to Kuroko, and now your stomach grumbles for food.

Wanting to stay comfortable, you dress in a tee, cotton shorts, and sneakers. Your face holds concealer and a neutral lip gloss, and you put your hair up into a high bun.

"I hate that you don't have to do much to look pretty," the girl groans.

"That's a myth," you laugh as you follow them out of your hotel room. "I have like a room full of exercise videos and I try to eat healthy with Kuroko. He's even tried out a few face masks with me when he comes over my house."

Yuuka chuckles at the thought. "You guys are inseparable."

You flush at her comment, "I mean, he is a really great guy..."

"Who?" a deep voice bustles through your conversation and you jump. The other two gasp but their reaction stays relatively low upon seeing the person.

"Ikeda-sensei!" Yuuka gasps. "I thought you were cooking outside."

"I had to get some more coal from the storage room." He nudges the bag in his hand, and Yuuka tries to aid him with it. "It's fine, you girls go outside and enjoy the dinner."

"I want to help at least," Yuuka pouts.

"Haha, it'd look bad if a male teacher needs to rely on his female students for something like this." His stare slides over to you, and his eyes widen when he spots your frazzled expression. "Oh sorry, I shouldn't have sneaked up on you. I didn't know it was you three."

"I-It's okay."

He scratches the back of his head as guilt paints his face. Despite the permanent wariness of men, you have been doing much better in responding to your teacher. He doesn't try anything with you and keeps his attention on you at a minimum; somewhere he discovered your trauma and was mindful of it when approaching you.

"Anyways, I shouldn't butt into your conversation," he states as he begins to walk. "I'll see you guys out there."

"You can walk with us, sensei," Yuuka quickly adds. Everyone glances at her with curious stares as she tries to contain her jitters. "We are all going the same way."

His eyes travel to yours, and you appear to be fine with it. "True, you guys can accompany me."

The other girl laughs heartily at his comment. "Sensei! You're accompanying US. Not the other way around." She takes his right side while Yuuka takes his left. You awkwardly walk beside Yuuka though the hallway didn't permit much space for you to take her side fully.

Soon enough you guys make it to the lobby which leads to the courtyard. You can already see a group of people from your school buzzing around with plates of food. As soon as one sees Ikeda-sensei, she gasps and tells the other until there's a swarm of them coming your way.

Your breath leaves you for a moment as you see them rush over to fight for his attention. Yuuka and the other girl had already departed from him to head outside and grab some dinner. The congestion surrounding you weighs you down, and it isn't until you feel a hand circle around your wrist that your trance is broken.

"Excuse me ladies, but this girl here can't breathe if you do that," he states with authority. Everyone directs their stares onto you, and when they recognize you, they disperse instantly.

"Oh, sorry, [Name]."

"Oops, didn't see you there."

"Eat some BBQ, you should feel better afterwards!"

One by one, they leave with parting words. Although you are touched to see their kind reactions on your anxiety, you still feel tense by Ikeda's touch. "Um..."

He glances down at you and realizes what he's done. "Oh." Letting go of your hand, he lets out a sigh. "They wouldn't have listened if they didn't see you."

"Okay..."

"Come, let's get you some food." He orders softly as he leads you over to where the BBQ is held. He grabs a plate and places a few small pieces of food, but when he notices your frown, he stops. "What?"

"I don't eat that little."

"..." He glances at the plate and then at you. After a few seconds, he registers what you want and begins to laugh. You can feel the attention of some of the girls, and you squirm with every passing moment.

"Uh--"

"Sorry, sorry. I thought you were looking after your figure or something," he says between chuckles.

"I am, but I can't wimp out on some BBQ," you give your honest reply.

"No, you can't."  You see him signaling the tongs around the meat in a quiet inquiry if you'd want more and you nod your head.

"Plus I feel like I'm on the same workout schedule as my boyfriend, but I don't even play basketball."

You don't notice how his laughing ceases almost instantly and how serious his expression becomes at the mention of your boyfriend. "I see."

"Hm?"

"Nothing... Make sure you don't push yourself too hard, [F.Name]."

You nod your head as he departs from you and returns to having everyone surround him. As you take the first bite of your meal, his comment replays over and over in your mind. You wonder why it felt so off, why you felt so weird when he said that.

It isn't until your eyes meet his once more that you realize what had happened.

"Ah!"

A playful smile spreads on his lips when you catch his gaze.

He called you by your first name.