yarntails | doki doki!

[makes a summoning circle for my many boyfriends]

[Sure, Kise goes on about how much he loves Kuroko pretty much every time they meet up, but it never seems like Kuroko gets it. He spent a lot of time thinking hard about why that would be (and whining about it) until Kasamatsu told him (after he whined about it) that it's probably because at this point his proclamations seem like a joke, somehow especially since they're exes.]

[Well. It's not a joke. And Kise has called Kuroko out to the park to get the record straight.]

[Kuroko is not quite sure what to expect when he goes to meet Kise at the park. Nigou is with him for the day, though, so the park is a good place to meet. He raises a hand in greeting when he sees Kise from a distance but doesn't pick up his pace to close the distance. Soon enough, though, they're within speaking distance.]

Hello, Kise-Kun.

[The gut instinct to be an excited golden retriever when Kuroko shows up is so strong. Kise lights up, beaming at Kuroko but restrains himself from reaching out to touch him in some way like he usually does; also it's Momoi's job to tackle hug him and maybe Kise should let her be the only one.]

Kurokocchi! Glad you made it.

[He puts his hands in his pockets now, a little nervous suddenly. He was all confident when he got to the park, but now that Kuroko is actually here he has to face what he wants to say.]

I have...something to talk to you about.

[Well, this is a new energy from Kise altogether. Kuroko had been expecting some kind of affection but now he's suddenly serious, and nervous? Fortunately, Kuroko's expression doesn't betray his own nervousness in response.

What is it?

[Nigou tugs at his leash, drawing Kuroko's attention.]

Ah...would you mind walking while we talk? Nigou is impatient today.

[Everyone on the starting line-up is in love with Kuroko. Everyone, even Akashi. It's ridiculous, and Kuroko had the gall to suggest going out with all of them? Preposterous. Midorima would never.]

[...Except he has been feeling a little weird around the phantom sixth man. He wants just as much as, apparently, everyone else to be close to Kuroko. When his teammates express their affection and adoration for Kuroko, Midorima has gradually found himself wishing he could do the same.]

[Well...why not? Why shouldn't he? His feelings are flipping back and forth between not wanting to give in to the consensus of the crowd and following where the stars are pulling him. Cancer and Aquarius are a good match today. Maybe it's time to do something about that.]

Kuroko.

[Kuroko is kneeling down and tying his shoe when Midorima approaches. He's only a little surprised to be approached alone. Ever since Kuroko suggested that everyone date, Midorima has seemed...on edge? He's not quite sure how to describe it, it's not quite distant or clearly interested but here he is today.

Kuroko stands up.]

Midorima-kun.

[Notably, Midorima is also holding a pair of dice in an open hand, carrying them around like he would a teapot or statue. But never mind that. He looks down at Kuroko; the feelings are stirring again, uncomfortable in his gut and chest.]

We need to discuss your proposition for the team.

[That's one way to put it.]

[Kuroko stands up.]

My proposition...about all of us dating?

[There's no other possible option for what Midorima is talking about, weird as the phrasing is. Kuroko searches Midorima's face for any indication of this being a positive or negative "discussion". He can't tell.]

["Pining after your ex" can go right in the fucking trash. This sucks, it sucks so much. He's apologized for the shit he said and did to Kuroko, sure, but he thought he could put all those lingering emotions aside and be done with them for good. Apparently that's not the case.]

[Momoi told him to confess before he lets the conflict get the best of him. After much turmoil, he's decided to do it, but since he's having trouble dealing with the prospect of doing it in person he calls Kuroko. Without waiting for him to say a greeting, he barrels into his lines.]

Hey, Tetsu. You got a minute?

[He's clearly trying to play it cool. He doesn't sound very convincing.]

[Kuroko can hear in the abrupt greeting that Aomine has something important he wants to talk about and he definitely feels the obligation to respond with the same seriousness.]

Yes, I do. What is it Aomine-kun?

[Aomine really should have planned out what he wanted to say, because now that Kuroko is on the other line he's running dry on words. There's so much to say, so much ask, and he doesn't know where to begin. The pause between Kuroko speaking and Aomine finally finding something to say is pointedly long.]

Shit, you know how we went out in middle school?

[How could Kuroko forget, honestly. Aomine was both the closest to him and then the shittiest to him.]

[This very much is not where Kuroko was expecting the conversation to go when he picked up the phone. Aomine doesn't really like talking about their past if he can help it. Honestly, this is a pretty stupid question. Of course he remembers, but Aomine's tone gives him pause.]

Yes...this isn't another apology is it? I already told you I forgave you for what happened.

[It's Valentine's Day! Momoi has gotten into the habit of making all the boys some chocolates (she's learned to melt store-bought chocolate into molds, and it took her a lot of practice to not mess that up), nothing particularly special about any of them except for the color of ribbon tying the bag of them together.]

[Well...this year she's found herself in a pickle. She's been good about not crushing on any of her guy friends, but this year? Oh man. This crush on Kuroko really crawled its way out of the grave of middle school just in time to haunt her for the holiday. Despite herself, she made Kuroko an extra special bag of chocolates; she's included white chocolate dyed pink, everything is hearts, and...well, that's about all she can think to do.]

[Bag of chocolates cradled in her mitten'd hands, she waits by the old convenience store. Usually she doesn't mind distributing the local boys' chocolates in a big group, but, well...she wants this to be special. And she, of course, has Nigou's bag of dog treats she bought outright from a pet store.]

[Getting invited to meet Momoi on Valentine's Day isn't especially surprising. She always gives the boys treats on Valentine's Day and she's been getting quite good at making them herself. When Kuroko arrives at the convenience store he's definitely not expecting anything particularly special.]

Hello Momoi-san. Happy Valentine's Day.

[Momoi has been so caught up in her thoughts she especially didn't notice Kuroko approaching. She jumps when he speaks to her and she jumbles the bags in her hands, scrambling not to drop them.]

H-hi Tetsu! Happy Valentine's Day!

[She's blushing already, oh no. She extends her arms to hold out the bags of chocolates and dog treats. Maybe she should've written a love note? What was she expecting to do here???]

Here's your chocolate for this year! I made yours extra special. And I...bought Nigou's treats this year.

[Murasakibara really thought the feelings for Kuroko had died off, so he feels it's not fair when they come flaring back in their senior year of high school. He's still in Akita and Kuroko's all the way in Tokyo, so it's not like he can go see him whenever, so what gives? Spending their summers and seasonal breaks together doesn't seem like enough to make that happen but like, what's a guy supposed to do?]

[Well. Get ahead of anyone else who might want to ask Kuroko out. There's plenty of old and new teammates, and Murasakibara makes his phone call with a very, very clear purpose.]

Hey, Kurochin. You wanna go out?

[Kuroko isn't expecting a phone call from Murasakibara at this hour but it's always welcome. He enjoys hearing from his friend, especially since they live so far apart. Kuroko can't help but wonder if they lived closer together things between them might not be different. He picks up the phone and hears Murasakibara ask him to go out.]

Where did you have in mind?

[Oh goddammit. He groans into the phone.]

Jeez, not like that. I meant... [He sighs all big-like. Maybe this wasn't meant to be. It's already a lot of trouble and he's not a fan of things being any amount of trouble.] Forget it.

[Oh, something is upsetting Mursakibara.]

No, what is it?

[Did he mean...something besides hanging out together....]

[Another big sigh and a low, grumbling, thoughtful hum. Is this really worth it? Maybe. It might eat him up if he doesn't, plus that earlier concern that someone else will beat him to the punch.]

Fine. Remember us dating in middle school? Let's do that again.

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[Akashi hasn't told anyone about his resurgence crush on Kuroko. Reo figured it out, but he hasn't actually confronted it out loud to anyone. He considered not doing anything about it, what would the point be, but with college on the horizon he feels that this summer might be the final time he can say anything.]

[He's fairly adept at sneaking away from others, and has quietly taken Kuroko aside at the summer festival they're attending with their friends. They're in another aisle of stands and lights and sounds, and Akashi releases the small of Kuroko's back he was guiding him by.]

Kuroko, there is something I'd like to confess to you.

[Summer is coming to an end sooner rather than later and all Kuroko can think is about how he and all of his friends will soon go their separate ways. It gives a bittersweet tone to the festivities tonight. He's grateful that he, for the most part, is still able to slip into the back of the group. Akashi always catches him, though. He can never quite avoid his notice. This time it's to be directed away from their friends and to another aisle. Kuroko lets himself be guided.]

What is it?

[Akashi tucks his hands into the sleeves of his yukata--he couldn't be quite talked into wearing casual wear--and glances at a stall as they pass by. Here we go. He turns his head towards Kuroko as they walk, eyes darting from his friend to the path before them to make sure they don't collide with anyone.]

I'm concerned if this is inappropriate to say, considering our history together. You've clearly moved past it all, and I believe the others have done the same. It brings me joy and pride that we can all be together as we are now. That bond is dear to me.

[He sighs.] However, I'm afraid that's no longer what I want, no matter how hard I try to escape myself.

[He stops walking, and moves in front of Kuroko to stop him.]

Kuroko. The feelings I once had for you have returned, but I believe now I have the maturity to appreciate their complexity. It's become clear to me that my old infatuation with you has grown deeper than that. I'm in love with you, Kuroko, and I apologize for perhaps burdening you in this way.

[He's all cool but soft as hell on the surface, but inside those sleeves he's holding pretty tightly onto his arms.]

Your friendship is what I truly value most. I hope my selfishness hasn't jeopardized that.

[Kuroko's eyes follow Akashi's movements next to him, then in front of him, and he takes in the words that are being said to him. His expression softens. It's been a long time since Akashi has spoken to him this way. It's...nice.]

Not at all, I...feel the same.

[Akashi probably hasn't seen Kuroko's expression so vulnerable in quite some time.]

I didn't think you would ever have those feelings for me again.

[Akashi is so relieved. He lets out a sigh and relaxes his hands in his sleeves. His shoulders even drop a little. He nods and smiles softly at Kuroko.]

To be honest with you, I didn't ever expect to, but when it comes to you I suppose I should expect surprises.

[He's still reeling a bit from the reciprocation.]

It...means a lot to me to hear you feel the same. This isn't a basketball game, so I can't exactly predict what you'll say next. [He's making a little joke, haha]

Would you be willing to give me another chance with you?

doki doki!

Tetsuya Kuroko

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let's go teiko babies!

awww babies

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losing steam from three posts of all these rainbows

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LAST BOY LAST BOY

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