Beginning of the End

How did this happen? I never imagined this. I thought he'll choose me... But I respect his decision and I'm happy for what he wants. I'll never cry. I don't want him to be worried. Stupid Kuroko... You stole my heart and now... what did you just do? I still remember that day like anything and whenever I do, warm tears travel down my cheeks and make me feel very weak.

The days I spent in America weren't fun like the days I spent in Japan. That's because of you. You were the reason why my 3 years in Japan were the best. You kept your promise to make me the best player and we did it together. It feels like yesterday when we won the Winner Cup.

The tiger may look strong but this tiger isn't strong alone. He has that rabbit by his side. That rabbit isn't his prey. It is his love, happiness, companion and life. How weird right? Usually the tiger kills the tiger. But this tiger was killed by the rabbit. Not physically but rather emotionally.

Who cares about all those victories in games if I don't have you in my life? Yeah, you taught me what real victory is. I remember it clearly when you punched my face to make me realise what victory is. But now, the only victory I desire is you. Yes, it's you. Materialistic things aren't important if you aren't a part of my life.

And that day, I lost it. I lost my true victory. I lost you to someone else. That someone who arrived in your life before me. Sometimes I wish I never won any games so that his eyes wouldn't have opened and you still would have been mine.

He broke you. He made you cry. I mended you. I accepted all the sadness you were going through. I was there with you all the time. Yeah, we fought so many times but I never rejected that fist bump you always offered to me. Then why did you choose him? Why? Just because he was your first light and first love?

During our graduation day at Seirin, everyone urged me to ask you out. I was like an embarrassed tomato. We spent 3 years together yet I couldn't decipher that expressionless face of yours. Everyone exited the school building except our friends from the basketball club. I remember well that they were watching me and laughing to themselves.

"Kagami! If Kuroko accepts you, you owe us a treat at Maji Burger!"
"Shut up, Furi! It's not so easy! Besides I can't even understand Kuroko's expressions..."
"Now go and don't waste your time! Go Kagami, go Kagami!"

And with that the three of them pushed me into the classroom. I somehow kept my balance and turned my head to yell at them. But before I could do that, they ran away. The room felt strangely nostalgic. So many memories I spent with that idiot had come to an end. But I decided to start a new beginning. I want him to come with me. I want him to be with me. The light wants its shadow to accompany him to their journey of life.

"Kagami-Kun."

And that voice pulled me out of my thoughts. As expected of myself, I got scared due to Kuroko's sudden appearance. He was staring at me with those same emotionless blue eyes. But it held some warmth in it. I shook my head vigorously and hit his head.

"The hell! Why do you scare me like that?!"
"But I was here from the beginning, Kagami-kun."

And Kuroko hit me at my abdomen. I stumbled and backed away a little. I got really angry but I kept my calm and readied myself to say what I wanted to say.

"Kuroko... Well... I want to say something..."
"I want to say something too, Kagami-kun."

And for the first time, I saw a smile on Kuroko's face. It wasn't an ordinary smile. That smile held so much expectations, warmth, love and affection. Will this happen? Will both of us...

"Okay, let's say it together then."
"Yes, Kagami-kun."

3... 2... 1...

"I decided to move on with Aomine-kun."
"I lo--What? What did you say?"
"Yes, I'm going out with Aomine-kun. I decided to attend the same college as him too."

That was when everything became clear to me. How didn't I realise anything? Kuroko and Aomine were together already. Ever since Aomine became normal, both of them went out often together. Kuroko and I became distant since then. Everything felt so strange... Finally the reality was sinking into my body.

I was reliving everyday. Before I knew anything, I went insane. Yes, Kagami Taiga has gone insane in love. He couldn't accept the fact that his shadow isn't with him. He was broken. Not broken like his basketball shoes. Emotional pain was surging through his veins. He decided to lock himself in his room and never come out.

It was spring. The birds were chirping. Flowers bloomed everywhere. Everyone was happy. The first light and its shadow were holding each other's hands, feeling the warmth they radiate. They were happily together. The shadow didn't want anything else. Sadly, he forgot about the second light who was the reason of his existence. He didn't remember him anymore. Not even his face.
And the second light? He was slowly burning out. He was completely extinguished inside. The shadow took away the most important thing from him. His heart that held so much love and devotion.

The end

P.S. I wrote this for my boyfriend actually UwU
I roleplay as Kagami whereas my clueless boyfriend roleplays Kuroko