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  Rating:
      Explicit
  Archive Warning:
      Underage
  Category:
      M/M
  Fandom:
      Kuroko_no_Basuke_|_Kuroko's_Basketball
  Relationship:
      Kagami_Taiga/Kuroko_Tetsuya
  Character:
      Kagami_Taiga, Kuroko_Tetsuya, Seirin_High_(Characters), Kiseki_no_Sedai_|
      Generation_of_Miracles, Himuro_Tatsuya, Kasamatsu_Yukio, Takao_Kazunari
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      KagaKuro_Exchange, Fluff_and_Smut, Kagami_Taiga's_Birthday, Birthday
      Presents, Birthday_Sex, First_Time, I'm_Bad_At_Titles, Surprise_Party,
      Team_Bonding, I'm_Bad_At_Summaries, I_Blame_Tumblr
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      Published: 2017-08-03 Words: 16583
****** Ways to make your day ******
by Rei_Amakata
Summary
     Kagami should have read between the lines. He should have known many
     surprises were coming his way. Even as he did realize that, though,
     he couldn't imagine what exactly Kuroko had been plotting.
     Maybe, it was for the best.
     [In which Kuroko openly wants to get Kagami laid, and Kagami is a
     flustered sweetheart who only needs a little push. Sorry, I'm bad at
     summaries.]
Notes
     This one goes to my Kagakuro Exchange partner Impyrn. Dear, I hope
     you will enjoy it! Also, I really hope you won't mind that it's
     gotten quite lengthy. I was writing and writing and just couldn't
     stop. haha
     It's probably obvious by now that I chose to go with your first
     prompt - Kagami's birthday. You should also know that your hint
     "Smut, I love smut" thoroughly inspired me to write my first Kagakuro
     smut ever. Hope it will meet your expectations! ^^
     Thank you and everyone for reading it.
See the end of the work for more notes
The one thing Kagami Taiga noticed as their friends left the school's gym that
afternoon was that they were all acting weird. It wasn't like any of them came
across as normal people to him usually, it was just that on that very day they
seemed particularly off. Also, it had gotten worse when they were waving
goodbye to Kuroko.
And that was probably because Kuroko had been acting the weirdest.
It escaped Kagami the motives behind that set of unusual behaviors, glances,
and whispers. And since he seemed to be the only person out of the loop, it
annoyed him to no end.
That was especially true because he had the distinct feeling that it had
something to do with him.
"Kagami-kun, watch out!"
He dodged in time not to be hit by a stray ball that should have been aimed at
the hoop and not towards his face.
"Oi, what's the big idea, Kuroko!?"
"Sorry. I seem to have hit it wrong again."
"I thought you were actually improving your shots. What's the matter?"
Blinking, and giving no clues with that poker face of his, Kuroko answered, "I
suppose since I am a little tired, my accuracy is dropping."
At that, Kagami sighed. They'd stayed back to practice a little more after
their teammates left. Coach Riko's training menu of the day hadn't been a piece
of cake, so no wonder his shadow was suffering from the effects. He himself was
starting to feel exhausted, but since it was basketball, he could always play a
bit more.
Today, however, he thought it better not to have Kuroko overdo it. It was time
to call it quits. The blue-eyed boy had a ridiculous amount of sweat trailing
down his face and looked as though he needed a long shower and a good night of
sleep.
"Let's go, then. I'm starving, so let's stop by Maji Burger, ok?"
Kuroko just nodded and smiled before he started to gather the scattered
basketballs and store them. He had hoped Kagami would suggest so.
And the funny part was that by then, oblivious as ever, Kagami had no idea that
Kuroko's post-practice plans included a bit more than their usual activities.
===============================================================================
"Hey, why was everyone acting weird after practice today?"
Kagami tried not to sound too curious or worried. He took a large bite on one
of the many cheeseburgers he had on the tray in front of him and lifted an
inquiring eyebrow at his partner.
"I don't know. Truth is, I did not notice any unusual weirdness on any of
them."
Kuroko sounded quite innocent, which often meant there was actually something
he wasn't letting out. Kagami was no longer fooled by some of the shadow's
mischiefs. They'd known each other for over a year now, so it didn't matter how
much of an oblivious idiot the redhead was, he had learned a thing or two.
Recognizing the amusement in those round blue eyes was one of them.
"Tch. Don't play me, Kuroko. I know you're hiding something."
Kuroko seemed to fight to keep a smile off his face. He took a sip of his
vanilla shake before he responded, "I am not. You must be seeing things,
Kagami-kun."
His tone made it clear that he wasn't giving anything or anyone away. Kagami
scowled and sulkily proceeded to devour his pile of burgers.
Being the oblivious idiot that he was, it didn't cross his mind that it was the
1st of August.
Also, it went unnoticed by him that Kuroko's personal plans were most certainly
related not only to his upcoming birthday but also to something he'd been
postponing. Of course, it had to be related to that something which was taking
the two of them a lot of effort to deal with – or rather, to deal with being
without.
The way Kuroko's bag looked more stuffed than usual should have been a clue.
Kagami had offered to carry it when they were on their way to Maji Burger, but
he hadn't noticed the hint that lay there.
He was probably doing a nice job trying to be a top-notch boyfriend (despite
the fact that Kuroko had actually refused to hand him the bag, under the
explanation that he isn't a girl). However, he was still failing in trying to
get into the mind of that straight-faced little devil. Not only that, but he
was also failing in reading the obvious evidence between the lines.
Therefore, as they finished their meal (if burgers and a cup of vanilla shake
could be called so) and left the restaurant, he was still sullen and pissed at
whatever it was that he couldn't figure out.
===============================================================================
Kagami and Kuroko's friendship evolved into a romantic relationship in the
beginning of the summer during their second year at Seirin, that is, nearly a
month ago. It had come up as a surprise to their friends that it took so long
for the pair to be together as a couple. Some of them thought they had been
secretly dating since their first year.
Of course, none of them were surprised about the nature of their feelings for
one another. Okay, maybe Hyuuga, but only a little bit. They all had somehow
expected for things to turn out that way. The way they saw it, it was a simple
matter of time. And they were right.
Kuroko blamed Kagami for the amount of time it took him to be able to confess.
Kagami didn't blame anyone, but had the feeling basketball was what had kept
him unaware of Kuroko's feelings for him. And of course, blind to his own
feelings for Kuroko.
Two months ago, when Kuroko confessed, Kagami was caught off guard. He needed
some time to think, and had almost driven everyone crazy as they all waited for
the penny to drop.
When it finally did, Kagami realized things wouldn't really change between him
and his partner. If anything, there would be some improvements.
It sounded nice, he decided. And then, he was eager to give it a go.
Only later on, as they started to head towards some of those improvements, it
dawned on him that things weren't just as simple as he'd once thought.
And mostly because of that, one month after the beginning of their new
relationship, they still hadn't made it past the kissing, holding hands and
eventually making out routine.
It shouldn't be a problem – one month was a real short period of time, after
all. In fact, he doubted normal teens, raised by traditional families as
Kuroko's probably was, rushed things. They were still getting to know each
other in those areas, so it should be ok to keep a slow pace. Especially since
they were both guys.
The problem was Kuroko had made it clear that he was in the mood for crossing
that line as soon as possible (he had waited months for an opportunity to
confess; he didn't want to wait that long for things to escalate between them).
And Kagami had retreated.
Twice.
In all honesty, he didn't believe he would be able to escape a third Kuroko
attack.
As it turns out, he was right.
===============================================================================
It's safe to say that Kagami is an oblivious idiot by nature. That probably
explains why it only hit him that he and Kuroko should have parted ways by the
time they were by his apartment's front door.
Inserting the key into the locker, he grumbled, "It's getting late. You sure
you're coming in?"
"Yes. Also, I'm staying over tonight."
Kagami almost stumbled into the hallway. He turned around, gaping.
"Oi, don’t decide these things by yourself!"
"Are you kicking me out?" Kuroko deadpanned.
"O-of course not!"
"Then, excuse me. I'm coming in."
As simple as that, next thing Kagami knew, there was another pair of shoes
beside his by the entrance and a potential threat under his roof.
===============================================================================
Kuroko had thought things through beforehand. In fact, he had given himself a
considerable amount of time to brainstorm his plans for Kagami's birthday. He
had even researched a particular subject. That morning, as he made sure every
item from his checklist found its way to his bag, he only recapped the agenda.
It was going to be a rather unforgettable celebration for the two of them. At
least, that was what he expected it to be. Smiling, quite pleased with himself,
he had stowed the last item into the bag: A rectangle-shaped box enfolded in a
colorful wrapping paper.
"I wonder if Kagami-kun is gonna like it?" he commented to a curious Nigou,
which had been following him around the room and sniffling the duffel bag with
a lot of interest.
Messing up the pup's black and white fur, he added, "I am sorry I will not
bring you to practice today, but you see... I do not think Kagami-kun will be
as comfortable if you are around tonight. And I really need to get him to feel
at ease."
Almost as though he understood it, Nigou let out a soft whine.
"I promise to make up to you. I will bring dog snacks as I come back tomorrow."
He had gotten a gleeful bark in response, and left for school in a similar
mood.
The classes seemed longer and more tiresome than ever, and Kuroko found himself
checking the hours on his mobile phone almost compulsively. That had attracted
Kagami's attention, and the redhead had even inquired him about it.
Realizing Kagami could be the jealous type had been a first to Kuroko. It keeps
getting better,he had concluded as he went over the nice aspects of being in a
romantic relationship with Kagami Taiga for the millionth time.
"It's nothing," was his rather unconvincing answer. "I'm just looking forward
to practice today."
Not surprisingly, Kagami could relate to that. Winning the Winter Cup had only
set gasoline to a burning fire that had started when Himuro introduced him to
the sport. It was unlikely that the redhead would ever be over basketball. It
was one of the things he just couldn't live without.
"Oh, you're practicing that new technique, right?" he had asked, the eventual
jealousy already wearing off. "Great! I will train twice as hard, then."
Kuroko had thrown him a curious glance.
"The light can't be surpassed by its shadow, huh?"
That had brought a fond smile to Kuroko's lips. Yes, they would always improve
together.
Also, as a light and a shadow, it was high time they did become one.
Well, that was something Kuroko looked forward to achieving outside the court
now.
Hopefully, the upcoming night would grant him his wish, which in turn would
grant Kagami an undeniable pleasant gift.
That is, if he would allow as much this time.
===============================================================================
Kagami was kinda sorta panicking. He could no longer ignore the fact that
Kuroko's sleepover may have ulterior motives involved. While he was an
oblivious idiot, he wasn't a complete idiot at that.
The scariest part, though, was that as much as he wanted to be the nice guy, it
was becoming quite difficult to keep his own desires in check. Of course, that
only sank in when the bluenette asked him to use his shower.
Kagami had been sure an invitation would follow. Fortunately (or not, as he
later decided), the invite never came.
So he stuck to being in his living room, tapping on the floor with his foot and
trying to control his freaking trail of thoughts.
Those thoughts led to the same conclusion, by the way.
He wanted to do thatwith Kuroko.
Of course, it's not like he had stepped back more than once for lack of
interest on the path their hot kisses and exploratory touches were leading them
to. He was no longer unaware of the nature of his feelings towards his shadow.
Quite to the contrary, he was very aware of that.
It's kind of surprising, when not long ago he had had to waste his brains
thinking about what dating Kuroko would mean to him.
Because obviously, it wasn't as though his feelings were born the moment Kuroko
confessed. It came as a shock to Kagami, but thinking thoroughly about that had
taken him to an irrefutable truth: Those feelings had been there, growing
inside of him, for a long time.
Although, of course, he wouldn't have realized that by himself, being the
oblivious idiot that he was. Well, he had known for a while that Kuroko was
special. While he liked his other Seirin teammates, his relationship with them
had never come even close to what he shared with his shadow. He was aware he
had a hard time making friends, so Kuroko played a part similar to what had
once been Tatsuya's role. Just as Himuro had pushed him out of his loneliness
and introduced him to a game that would soon become his absolute passion,
Kuroko had taught him how to make friends again, and had introduced him to a
style that he was happy was now part of his own.
Only giving it proper thought had made him understand that even though his
relationship with Kuroko might be similar to what he and Tatsuya had, he hadn't
ever seen Kuroko as a brother.
Kuroko was his best friend.
And not only his best friend but a friend he found he wasn't grossed out by the
idea of kissing.
He was the best friend who turned out to mean much more to him than he could
ever have expected.
The very best friend who managed to get under his skin in more ways than he
could convey.
And then, Kuroko had inevitably become his boyfriend, which could only lead to
a wish of turning him into his lover. It wasn't hard to guess; he wanted Kuroko
as much as he was wanted by him.
Those feelings had been there for long enough. It's just that it took time for
him to let things sink in.
And now, there was no longer denial or unawareness. He knew what he wanted. He
also knew what he dreaded.
Screwing things up was a summary of that.
There was no helping it. For one, doing it would be a first for the two of
them. He might not be entirely clueless on how that worked, but he wasn't
exactly sure he would nail it at first. Also, he didn't sure know a way to do
it without hurting Kuroko. And, more importantly, there was no way in hell he
wanted to risk having his boyfriend hate him for being awful at that.
That should be a reason good enough for him to sort of avoid crossing certain
lines.
Kuroko, on the other hand, didn't seem to bother about any of that. He was
maybe too focused on the nice part to even think about the unpleasant side
there may be to it. Kagami wasn't used to doing the thinking part, but as it
turns out, he was doing exactly that. He had to do it, since his boyfriend
seemed to be going with the flow and not reasoning, for a change.
As thinking seriously about anything wasn't something he did with a certain
frequency (he went with his guts and that worked quite fine, thanks), he was
afraid he would be struck by a headache. So he found it better not to let those
thoughts bother him anymore. That being decided, Kagami stretched his long legs
over the coffee table and grabbed the forgotten remote that sat beside him on
the couch.
He started switching channels, not paying much attention to them. At last, he
picked a comedy show which seemed likely to distract him. That would do.
"I really like that show."
The comment made the redhead yelp, almost falling off the couch as he leaped
out of his skin.
"Gwah! Damn it, babe, I told you not to freaking scare me like that!"
The words had escaped from his mouth, and he surely hadn't thought about them
before actually saying them.
Silence followed as both he and Kuroko processed those very words, giving
special attention to a particular one.
Finally, when Kuroko opened his mouth, it was clear he was struggling to keep
the smile in his eyes from reaching his lips and his tone.
"Babe?" He sounded so unaffected it sent a crimson blush up Kagami's cheeks.
"I'm your boyfriend, so I'm allowed to call you stuff like that, aren't I?"
Again, they stared at each other in a dreadful silence. It didn't last long,
though, as a burst of laughter soon filled the room. The two of them were
cackling in amusement.
"Sorry, Kagami-kun, but it sounds kind of weird coming from you," Kuroko wiped
a tear of mirth with the towel he had around his neck.
"I know, dammit it. It's not happening ever again!" Though he tried to sound
annoyed, Kagami was just as astonished. "The things you make me say..." he
grunted.
Kuroko took a breath in to try and steady his laughter. "Honestly, I would not
mind if you started calling me that."
"Like hell I will! If our friends heard me saying this kind of shit, they'd get
on my hair forever."
"I would have no problem with that."
"Oi, that's not the point here! Besides, I would!"
Chuckling, Kuroko covered Kagami's hand with his own in a subtle motion, as
subtle as his approach had been. Cheeks still tinted pink and brows furrowed,
Kagami stared down at him.
"Can I call you babe, Kagami-kun?"
Knowing it was pointless to argue because if Kuroko had set his mind to that,
you damn bet he would do it, Kagami consented with a sneer. "Do as you wish."
Their hands were still touching when Kuroko tipped up his chin, not being
denied a brush of lips. For some reason, none of them tried to deepen the kiss.
That, of course, didn't mean Kagami wasn't affected by the smell of his own
shampoo coming from Kuroko's damp light-blue locks. It definitely didn't mean
that the thoughts that were haunting his mind before that guy had sneaked up on
him had vanished.
Also, it absolutely didn't mean Kuroko wasn't plotting something, not when he
was there wearing clothes he had picked with the clear intention of staying
over at his boyfriend's that night.
Swallowing hard, Kagami nipped his shadow's lips slightly with his own and
stood up in time not to have a pair of arms wrap around his neck.
"Okay, my turn to take a shower. I'll be right back."
"Don't take too long, babe.I will be lonely," Kuroko teased, a distinct playful
glimmer lighting up his eyes.
"Shut up! Man, you love being embarrassing, don't you?"
Flustered, he didn't wait for an answer. Instead, he strode out of the room,
oblivious to the fact that his smiling visitor followed him with his fond pair
of blue eyes.
===============================================================================
Kuroko was impatient. Well, impatient was not the way to put it. To be precise,
his system was burning with anticipation. His regular blank face wouldn't show,
but a more perceptive person could tell there was this unusual spark in his
eyes, and it very much indicated just how anxious he was.
The minutes he had spent inside Kagami's bedroom whilst getting dressed hadn't
helped much on soothing the anxiety.
It was finally happening. Tonight.
He didn't expect it to happen without some convincing measures, of course.
Being an observing person, he wasn't ignorant of the fact that something had
been keeping Kagami from accepting his invitation to cross the line.
Actually, he was almost certain he knew where his boyfriend's worries lie.
Because of that, his preparations for his birthday gifts to Kagami (the first
of them, actually) included a few steps on what to do not to have the ace
backing off as though he was afraid of getting burned playing with fire.
As a matter of fact, Kuroko was not afraid of how things would play out. Yes,
there might be some discomfort or something of the kind, but he could handle
that. If that meant he would have his Kagami-kun making him reach the stars,
then...
...Yes, sure thing he could handle a bit of pain and the like.
Unconsciously grinning to himself, he picked his mobile phone from the coffee
table and checked the hours on the screen.
9:30 PM.
Well, his plans would go according to a certain timetable, which meant he
wasn't supposed to rush things.
He tried not to think about how Kagami would leave the bathroom any time now,
having droplets of water sliding down his skin. He tried to stop his mind from
acting like the enemy, creating scenes of a dripping wet and naked Kagami.
Oh, true. Tonight he was so getting to unrestrainedly witness a bare Kagami.
Feeling something warm and viscous drip from his nose, he wiped it with the tip
of the towel he still had hanging around his neck.
The fabric was stained red.
"Oh."
The way things were, he reflected undisturbedly, his boyfriend had better not
wave him off tonight.
===============================================================================
Before Kagami could go back to the living room and join Kuroko, a mental
struggle took place in his bedroom.
First, it had been about his choice of clothes. Wearing pajamas didn't figure
in his routine; usually, he'd settle for an old t-shirt and shorts. Depending
on the weather, he would even drop one of the pieces of clothing.
It was a summer night, so it was warm enough. Naturally, he didn't really feel
like covering his upper body.
That shouldn't be a problem. Kuroko had seen him shirtless on several
occasions. There shouldn't be anything new about it.
However, considering all the things that went unsaid, particularly on a day
when Kuroko had acted so suspiciously Kagami knew he was up to something... He
was aware that showing up in his own living room bare-chested would look like
an invitation.
Which, obviously, shouldn't be a problem either.
Sitting at the edge of his bed, he sighed. To do or not to do? He should just
stop thinking so hard (a headache was actually announcing itself as he did) and
treat it as he did with basketball. When it came to the sport, he just threw
himself at that, not really thinking about it but rather enjoying the play.
A glance towards the desk led him to spot a strange paper bag sitting there. It
was most certainly Kuroko's, and even though it had been left in his room, he
didn't think sneaking a peek into the bag would be a nice thing to do.
Respecting your partner's privacy is also what being in a relationship is
about, right?
Kagami didn't consider that the pack might be related to the sleepover.
Actually, he didn't consider that it may be related in any way to Kuroko's
secretive behavior.
Shifting his attention back to the dressing issue, he made up his mind about
wearing a black tank top and a pair of pants instead of shorts.
He would look refreshed, comfortable and not thoroughly inviting.
Not that he expected that to prevent his sly boyfriend from keeping his teasing
hands off him if that's what he had in mind.
Okay, so maybe he was acting too much like a virgin, but then again, somebody
had to be worried about that. He dreaded the idea of making Kuroko cry – even
if out of a painful pleasure – and well, there was just no way having that
shoved up one's ass wouldn't hurt. He glanced downwards, staring at his own
crotch with a puzzled look.
How come Kuroko seemed not to worry about it?
Sighing once again, Kagami stood up. What was the point of over thinking it? He
wanted it. His boyfriend, well, unabashedly longed for it.
If Kuroko was ready, then so was he.
===============================================================================
It turns out that while Kuroko might be ready, this time he wasn't acting like
he actually wanted it.
At least, that's what Kagami read from the situation. As he went back to the
living room, he found his partner focused on reading a rather thick book. With
a grimace, he joined Kuroko on the couch, lying down and placing his long legs
over his partner's lap as his feet found support on the armrest.
The only response he got was a soft touch as Kuroko rested his free hand on his
knee.
Maybe he should have worn shorts instead?
He watched Kuroko's features as the boy flipped the pages over with no haste.
He seemed absorbed by whatever the book contained. Kagami was surprised a
person could be into reading that late at night. He didn't feel like reading
even by daylight (that rule didn't apply to basketball magazines, obviously).
The truth is Kuroko looked quite cute as his eyes scanned the printed pages, he
noted.
Also, he didn't look any bad with that v-neck t-shirt and the seeming
comfortable teal shorts. He didn't look bad at all sitting on Kagami's sofa, so
close to his reach.
Maybe he should just have him close that damn book and... This time they
wouldn't stop at the hot kisses and tentative hands slipping under their tops.
Kagami felt his cheeks burning and shook his head. What if Kuroko hadn't really
planned on anything related to that when he decided he'd stay over? But why
would he invite himself for a sleepover at Kagami's if he didn't have ulterior
motives?
"Hey, Kuroko..."
"Yes?" A casual glance at him.
Shit. Not like he would plain ask "are you staying over because you wanna have
sex?"
So he took a safer turn. "Aren't you hungry? I mean... You had nothing but that
shake."
Kuroko smiled, eyes back to the publication in his hands.
"Not really."
"You should eat properly, you know? You're gonna get sick, you idiot."
"Kagami-kun, I should have you know that countless burgers do not classify as a
proper meal either."
"Tch. At least I am full."
"So am I."
Arms folded and brows furrowed in annoyance, Kagami shifted his eyes to the TV.
It was pointless arguing with that stubborn guy, as per usual.
Unable to concentrate on what-was-it-that-was-being-broadcasted-again?, though,
Kagami got out of the couch in an abrupt move no long after.
"I'll go fix something for you. No way I want you to die from starvation under
my roof."
A long, smiling stare as the bluenette lowered the book. He was finding that
amusing, wasn't he? Maybe Kagami was spoiling him.
"Thank you, babe. That is sweet of you."
"Oi, cut it out!" he tried to hide the embarrassment with a scowl. "I'll be
right back."
To Kuroko's happiness and relief, by the time his boyfriend asked him to help
him set the table, it was nearly 10:30 PM.
Keeping his urge to just throw himself at the redhead under the veil that was
his poker face proved harder than he'd expected it to be. He could barely pay
attention to the novel as he attempted to read it.
Well, it was fine. Now, it was definitely a matter of time. In fact, less than
two hours before he could unleash his surprise attack.
===============================================================================
It hit Kagami that his birthday was around the corner when he was chopping
vegetables.
That seemed to make everything a little clearer. Maybe, he figured, there was
an innocent and rather sappy reason for Kuroko to have stayed.
Talking about sap, there he was smiling like an idiot throughout the cooking
task. For some reason, he felt so happy about the possibility of a surprise
coming his way.
That would be the first time he celebrated that date with a significant one.
And he was acting like a girl, but damn, did it feel nice to imagine the one
you like planned something special to you.
He hoped he wasn't raising false expectations.
===============================================================================
Kuroko noticed the change in Kagami's mood right away. How could he not? The
redhead seemed to be facing an internal fight trying to keep a grin off his
face. And, of course, he was losing the battle.
Had he perhaps found out about Kuroko's plans?
Did the happy look he was sporting mean he was giving Kuroko the go-ahead?
"Kagami-kun, did something happen in the kitchen? You look quite cheerful."
They were sitting at the table, one across another, whilst getting ready to
savor Kagami's yummy dinner. Despite the ridiculous pile of burgers he had
eaten about three hours ago, he was having a full bowl of rice and a well-
served plate of his neatly prepared stir-fry.
"Uh? Nothing, really..." He was such an awful liar. "What do you mean I look
cheerful? I look my usual self."
"Indeed, you look as good as ever. Although this happy look you have makes you
all the more handsome." Kuroko's tone as he said so was his usual, which
probably contributed to the flush that made Kagami glow red from neck to
hairline.
He nearly choked on the spoonful of food he had just fed himself. Kuroko
watched jestingly.
"It's nothing special, really. It's just that... I uh... Remembered tomorrow is
my birthday," Kagami explained after he had recovered from the coughing fit,
but not from the blushing.
"Oh, is that right?" The pair of blue eyes feigned surprise.
"Hm yes."
"Then, can we stay up until midnight? I want to be the first person to wish
Kagami-kun a happy birthday."
Kagami felt something funny down at his stomach. It wasn't the something I ate
upset my stomach kind of funny, but rather the butterflies on the tummy kind.
Yes, he was glad indeed.
"Uh... Sure. No, wait. You haven't forgotten we aren't officially on summer
break yet, have you?" As Kuroko shrugged, he went on, "Oi, we're gonna feel
like crap during extra class tomorrow. Can you handle the lack of sleep?"
Kuroko smiled, and something in the way his lips curved up sent chills up
Kagami's spine.
"Yes. It's gonna be worth it."
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The remaining hours seemed to go by faster than Kuroko could have expected.
After dinner, they had split the task of doing the dishes and drying them.
Kuroko had volunteered to take care of both as a display of appreciation for
Kagami's hospitality, but the latter had refused to let him do everything by
himself. Thus, the bluenette had been in charge of washing the dishes while
Kagami dried and stored them where they belong in the cupboard.
Once that was done, their waiting time had been reduced to less than an hour.
They chose to spend those minutes sitting cozily on the couch, with a bit more
of body contact than before – Kuroko resting his head comfortably on Kagami's
shoulder – as they watched a rerun of Slam Dunk.
Three minutes to midnight, Kuroko's mobile buzzed on the table.
He didn't say a thing as he muted it with a touch and left the room.
Although he was sort of an oblivious idiot, Kagami soon realized he might have
gotten it right.
Kuroko had definitely prepared something for him, hence the unusual behavior.
While he was right, he couldn't have guessed what sort of surprise would come
his way.
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Kagami knew Kuroko was back into the room because the TV was turned off without
any contact between him and the remote.
When he actually saw him, though, the phantom boy was already standing in front
of him.
He would have been startled by the sudden appearance. However, thanks to the
warning, his reaction was reduced to a blink of eyes.
And then, he noticed the red ribbon.
"Happy birthday, Kagami-kun," Kuroko greeted just as he straddled his lap, his
fake innocent face not many inches away from Kagami's. "If you would like,
please accept this gift."
The redhead's jaw almost hung open as he watched Kuroko casually tug at the red
lace adorning his neck.
"Thanks... Wait. W-What does that mean!?"
Had Kuroko ever been able to stare at him like that? It was a piercing,
mysterious look filled with a different kind of mischief.
"It means what it means," his voice sounded low, almost intimate. "It will be
rude if you reject it."
Speechless, Kagami observed his boyfriend as though he had just had his body
switched with someone else (most likely, a pervert). Then, he froze as he felt
a soft and perhaps, but not likely, unintentional move of Kuroko's hips against
his own.
That devilish shadow did have thaton his mind, didn't he?
"So, would you please unwrap your gift?"
Maybe Kagami was naive, for he definitely didn't expect his partner to be bold
enough to make that next move.
Before he knew it, though, the tip of the ribbon was being brushed against his
bottom lip.
Recovering from the shock, he made a quick decision. Enough with over thinking.
He accepted the red ribband, keeping it firmly pressed between his gritted
teeth.
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The red lace that lay on the floor was soon joined by a cotton t-shirt.
As Kagami pressed kisses on the milky skin of Kuroko's neck, he realized he
wanted to have that gift unwrapped as soon as possible.
His body craved Kuroko.
Judging by the way the bluenette was tipping his head back to better allow his
lips to explore the skin, and by how he was urging Kagami to move his hands
over his bare trunk... Well, the craving wasn't one-sided.
How come he had been able to use his brains in previous times? It was hard to
guess, when this time Kagami felt any resistance he could possibly have had
leaving his body. It's not like they hadn't gone as far as to leave marks on
one another before. Actually, it was quite easy to leave hickeys on Kuroko's
sensitive skin. This time though, for some crazy reason, the sight of the red
spots he was imprinting on the smaller boy's skin made him want to take that
trail further.
Take it further... downwards. Truth be told, he wished he could cover every
inch of Kuroko's body with those marks. And hear that shallow breathing turn
into panting and loud moans.
Geez... There was just no way he was gonna deny himself that. Or was there?
Denial didn't figure in Kuroko's vocabulary, it seemed. In the blink of an eye,
the boy had bent upwards and slipped both his hands under the black fabric that
covered Kagami's upper part. While Kagami still had his lips glued to the crook
of Kuroko's neck and his tongue tasted the smooth skin, he felt hands sliding
up on his chest, lifting his tank top as they went.
"Hmm... Aren't you the hungry one?" he muttered against the pale skin, nipping
it before he moved up to take his partner's lips into his own.
"When it comes to this," Kuroko's voice was low and unsteady as he replied,
face one inch away from the ace's. "I guess Kagami-kun and I are even."
"Hah. You bet we are!"
Kagami then kissed him with ferocity, lips sucking Kuroko's with longing,
tongue imposing its way inside the accepting mouth. Kuroko clawed his hands on
his partner's shoulder blades just as he was held firmly and pressed against
the yet covered body.
Their kiss was long and demanding, and it contributed to the heat that arose
between them. As their tongues caressed each other and their lips kept touching
as if magnetized, Kagami noticed how things were progressing quickly.
Well, it's not that they hadn't indulged themselves in an almost unbearable
making out session before. It's just that this time, Kuroko seemed keen not to
give room to interruptions.
That is, if the awkward yet teasing way he was moving his hips was anything to
go by.
A soft, accidental pressure on the redhead's crotch made him purr into the
kiss.
No, there was no escaping it. If he didn't stop it now, he would so fucking
lose control. And while losing wasn't like him, well... The idea of such a loss
enticed him.
One last call, and so be it.
"H-hey, Kuroko..." they both panted as their lips forcefully took a break from
their connecting act. "You know what's gonna happen if we go on, right?"
"Yes. Do you, Kagami-kun?"
"Of course! How come you act so naturally? Damn..."
"Well, since we are dating, and we are alone at your place... Also, since we
both seem to be looking forward to doing it, I think it is only natural."
Goddamn, Kuroko didn't even blink as he said so!
"Yeah... I mean, are you ignoring the real issue here!?" he looked down, then
faced the blue-eyed boy again. "I might uh... wind up hurting you as we get to
that."
Not an ounce of preoccupation seemed to register in Kuroko's face.
"If that's what you are worried about, Kagami-kun, you should just let me top
you," he then mimicked his boyfriend, "as we get to that, I mean."
Being an oblivious idiot maybe explains why it took Kagami a whole second to
digest that piece of information. His face showed the exact moment it dawned on
him that wait, since they are both guys... Of course, that role didn't
specifically belong to him.
Which didn't mean he would step back on leading it, obviously.
"Like hell I will! If we're doing that, I'm so doing you."
Unaffected to the point that it pissed Kagami, Kuroko replied, "Is that so?
Well, it works for me too."
"Hm. Well, you asked for it, okay? Don't go trying to uh... Give up or complain
later."
Kuroko smiled and gave a soft peck on his bottom lip.
"I definitely will not."
Crap, there it was. The bright and undeniable green light. This time, it was
lit brighter than ever.
So Kagami took that inviting mouth into his own again, just as fiercely as
before. His arms were locked around Kuroko's waist, making sure that the boy
was supported as his neck was claimed by those hungry lips once more. This
time, though, he had no reason to avoid a thorough exploration. Feeling
pleasant chills down his lower body, he made sure that that sensitive skin
received enough marks. By the time he reached Kuroko's chest, the bluenette
already sported several hickeys on the recent mapped trail.
And fucking hell, did he look unbearably sexy with his fluttering eyelids and
parted lips as Kagami fondled him. But that didn't come even close to the
sexiness of having his breath hitch and his abdomen contract under his touch.
That, Kagami found, happened easily as he encircled a hard, irresistible
nipple. Unable to ignore the effects that contact caused on his partner's body,
he licked his own lips before he got down to business.
Distinct moans became music to Kagami's ears as he sucked that pink spot, his
left hand coursing over shivering skin to reach the lonely one and make sure
both nipples were brushed and pinched.
He didn't know a guy could be as aroused being touched on those parts. Before
Kuroko, and even after, he didn't use to think about sex. His mind was occupied
with basketball, so no wonder he didn't leave space for that. After Kuroko, of
course, he would notice his body sort of begged for this kind of thing too. But
thinking about it was embarrassing (even if no one could read his mind), so he
hadn't considered how many discoveries he was bound to make.
Also, since his self-releasing activities had mostly been concentrated on his
lower parts, finding out that so many spots on Kuroko's body could react to him
that way was... Damn, it was really a gift.
Suddenly, all he could think about was how further he could go, how he would
manage to make Kuroko lose his every freaking sense.
Because well, the responses he was getting probably accounted for a low
percentage of just how aroused – and sexy – Kuroko could get.
Kagami needed more.
He craved it all.
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Kuroko felt pleased in many ways.
First, he was pleased by the delightful sensations that having Kagami savor his
skin caused. He might become addicted to that devouring mouth.
Then, there was him being pleased with himself and somewhat proud of his
doings. He had no doubt now that his plan would be a success. He had expected
Kagami to hesitate at some point. They had been down that road before, so that
was to be expected, of course. But he hadn't expected his resolution to
dissipate so easily.
It wasn't that surprising, though. His own body was finding it harder to cope
with the yearning this time. If he, who mastered at keeping his emotions under
control most of the time, was losing... He doubted Kagami would be handling
that any better.
Unless he didn't actually want him. And that, as far as he could tell, was not
the case.
The knowledge that Kagami, in fact, wanted him topped his reasons for feeling
quite pleased.
Oh, and they were just in the beginning. Which honestly, surprised him. His
research and the empirical evidence their past getting close to crossing the
line experiences had provided him with hadn't prepared him to be this pleased,
or rather, aroused.
It turns out that Kagami's mouth could do wonders.
And it hadn't even reached x-rated parts yet.
Maybe Kagami needed better access? A little bit of unsaid suggestion?
"Kagami-kun," he called under his breath, his fingers sinking into streaks of
red hair and clutching them.
A pair of glazed red eyes lifted up, eyebrows also raised in curiosity, but the
hungry mouth didn't really release the skin it was grasping.
"Take me to your room, please."
No warning was offered before a swift move had him in Kagami's arms, his legs
reactively wrapping around the strong waist. Careful not to stumble as he
walked through the dim lit room, Kagami made it to his bedroom in unbelievable
speed.
Before he lay Kuroko in his bed, he pressed their lips together in a slow kiss.
It lacked haste, and poured sweetness.
That kiss made Kuroko feel treasured, and he couldn't help but feel his
heartbeat filled with bliss. He shouldn't be surprised that Kagami could be
that lovely.
But he was, a little. And happy, the happiest he had ever felt.
Moreover, he was wishing he would soon discover much more aspects of his light;
a discovery that would only belong to him.
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It wasn't a distinct thought. Chances are it wasn't even a thought, but likely
a feeling.
Kagami wouldn't be able to put it into words, he wouldn't be able to explain it
even if he tried to. It was different and striking and weird. But it wasn't bad
at all.
Whatever it was, it led him to want to take his time kissing Kuroko. It made
him want to taste him, to feel him. Still, it wasn't that passionate desire
that just a while ago had made him drown into the sensitive skin of Kuroko's
chest.
It was something softer, deeper, something he couldn't quite get. It was
something new, and it might have gotten him scared as fuck, but it didn't.
Whatever it was, it did nothing but reassure him and flood him with a whole
stronger gulp of that feeling. Because, as that sensation coaxed him to kiss
his partner... He had the blurry notion that Kuroko might be feeling the exact
same way.
And thus, for a short while, they didn't think about how they wanted to sink
deep into each other's bodies. They forgot about the longing, the shocking need
that coursed through their veins.
While their lips touched and brushed and tasted mutually... What they proved
was sweet and, in a way, pure.
There was just no way Kagami would ever be able to explain that. He wouldn't
even try, so embarrassing that kind of stuff was.
But he wouldn't deny to himself that it was good. And that he was happy; that
ever since he met Kuroko he has been acquainted with a stunning happiness.
And that man, was it getting stronger now.
"Hmm..." a low moan escaped his lips as they parted; it was as if something
inside of him were protesting against the interruption.
His eyes met Kuroko's and he saw something there that he couldn't describe or
explain either. Those cerulean blue eyes were clouded and full of that
indistinct something, as well as of intent. Besides that, of course, they were
full of him.
They didn't say a word because they both knew it would break whatever it was
that engulfed them.
Silently, he lay Kuroko in his bed and, this time, took the straddling position
himself. He still felt like getting a grasp on that feeling, so he hovered over
the bluenette and kissed him once again. He didn't rush nor deepened it. That
is, not until arms wrapped around his neck and pulled him closer, daring him to
do so.
It was so clear Kuroko wanted him that it made his whole body burn.
And so their lips went back to a mutual devouring, their tongues met once more
and sought for one another in hurried, wet moves as other parts of their bodies
collided, instinctively trying to grind.
When an unwelcome break was necessary for them to catch up with their
breathing, the both of them stared at each other through glazed eyes. The pink
dust in their cheeks also matched, and so did their gasping.
"Sorry to say so, but I am a little annoyed."
"Huh!? Why is that??"
How could one be possibly annoyed in a situation like that? Kagami felt nothing
other than rising lust, and he had suspected the same applied to Kuroko. What
was that about?
"You are too dressed."
The crimson red of his hair covered his face. He shouldn't be the one getting
all shy and stuff, but damn... Kuroko's eyes pretty much solved that problem as
they scrutinized his body. He mastered at being embarrassing, that little
prick.
"Aren't you the gift supposed to be unwrapped!?"
"Yes. However, in order to enjoy the gift as much as possible, I suppose it
would also be nice if Kagami-kun were free from... Wrappers."
"You little pervert!" Kagami grumbled, not wasting a second before he sat back
on his heels and pulled his top over his head, which pretty much happened under
the close look of an almost nose-bleeding Kuroko.
When Kagami tossed the piece of clothing to the floor, he rolled his eyes as he
watched his partner clapping hands and smiling at him.
"So you're finding it funny, huh?" He buried his head in the crook of his neck
and murmured, "Then, watch this."
Kagami couldn't see how the pair of round blue eyes widened as he slipped his
tongue over the skin like a cat grooming another. Still, he did feel how
Kuroko's body arched against his and heard the muffled groan that escaped his
throat. He also felt the shivers that ran up the smooth skin as he nipped his
ear, brushing it with his teeth slightly.
So Kuroko wanted to play? There it was. So he thought he could get away with
making Kagami feel that shy?
Like hell he would!
Before the redhead resumed the exploring journey he had started by the living
room, he checked if his experiment had been successful.
As a matter of fact, it had. As he hovered over Kuroko, supporting the weight
of his body on his elbows, he was granted a tempting sight. The bluenette was
biting his own lower lip and had his eyes shut. The most satisfactory part,
however, was that his face was glowing red.
"Please, keep it going, Kagami-kun."
Damn. Despite the blush, he still managed to be bold.
But then again, wasn't that one of the things Kagami couldn't help but like
about that guy?
He swallowed a retort that could and might have been held against him, and
dived again. It was time his journey took him further.
The hitching breath that escaped Kuroko's lips attested that he didn't oppose
to that either.
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Kuroko was overwrought.
Until that night, he had deemed himself quite capable of keeping his emotions
in check. Sometimes, depending on the situation, he would let them show. But
those were rare occasions. In general, he would be the one seeing through
people and not being seen through.
While that probably remained true when it came to letting his face reveal his
emotions... Apparently, some parts of his body weren't as controllable or
discreet.
It's no wonder certain parts of his would be reacting like that, when even his
trustable poker face had started to fail him. His breath was also to blame; he
could muffle his moans, but not conceal the way he was panting.
His body was screaming for Kagami and he couldn't silence that.
But that wasn't what made him worry. He was fine with Kagami noticing his
desire. Truth is, he would be disappointed at himself if that didn't show. What
concerned him was that he couldn't control the effects. The way it was, he knew
he might reach his limits before Kagami had even finished the path which,
Kuroko hoped, led him towards the only part of his body that remained covered.
Although he had been able to act bold enough to tease his boyfriend, he was
certain he would be deeply embarrassed if he came faster than expected – and
only from being kissed and well, rather eagerly sucked on his chest and
surrounding areas.
To his defense, Kagami was acting as he did with pretty much everything he
actually liked, meaning that he was not holding back. Quite to the contrary, he
was on fire.
Kuroko, in return, was igniting. He felt himself burning with desire... To a
point that it made him question himself whether he really was a little pervert,
as his partner had put it.
To his relieve or despair, he couldn't decide which, Kagami then seemed
satisfied with lapping his belly button and ready to continue moving southward.
Choking as he tried to refrain a moan, Kuroko breathed hard when he felt
Kagami's hands tentatively slipping into the inner part of his thighs while his
teeth tugged at the edge of his shorts.
When had the usually embarrassed idiot Kagami was turned into that wild
predator? In spite of his perceptiveness, Kuroko couldn't have seen that
coming.
"Hey, it's quite a boner you have here," Kagami commented almost as though he
was surprised Kuroko was also able to get hard.
"I wonder whose fault is that."
To his amazement, the redhead snickered and pressed his thumbs harder on his
exposed thighs, massaging that area.
"Hey, Kuroko," Kagami's voice was huskier than ever and had this thoughtful
note. "How about I finish unwrapping my gift now?"
It was then that his own voice nearly failed and he felt his heart thud loud on
his chest. He had been expecting for that, and yet...
...He couldn't have expected it to be that way.
"G-go ahead," was all he managed.
Relieve or despair or both took him over as he felt his briefs being removed
along with his shorts.
Because, of course, it was Kagami. And Kagami wouldn't take things slow. In
fact, he had been more patient than it fit his personality.
Afraid as he was that his body would once again betray him, Kuroko was actually
thankful that his boyfriend's patience was also at its limit.
A bit of rush didn't sound any bad, at this point.
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It's not like he hadn't seen that coming. Actually, the very reason why he had
run away from Kuroko twice before was this knowledge: the further they went,
the harder it would be for him to hold back.
The line he had avoided crossing was way behind him now. There was no turning
back, no way he'd be able to tell his body to shut the fuck up.
His every cell sounded like a fire alarm, and well, it made sense. He felt so
hot like not even a tough street ball match on the sunny California open courts
would ever make him feel.
A different kind of fever heated up his body.
And of course, no surprise there, the only way to extinguish that fire would be
to go all the way.
He needed Kuroko.
Kagami wasn't oblivious to that.
Therefore, he pushed aside all the embarrassment, uncertainty and hesitation he
had been struggling with at some point. He went with both his gut and the
unmistakable twitch into his pants.
Again, it wasn't surprising that they led him – and his mouth as well as his
hands – to be rewarded with a Kuroko that needed him just as much.
That is, if his provocative erection could be taken as a hint.
Kagami had no doubts about that as he released his partner from those annoying
pieces of clothes that were getting in his way.
Doubts on what to do next did strike him though.
His guts and everything, well... They impelled him to continue the path he had
been taking with his lips. His brains, on the contrary, told him he a hand job
would be easier to handle.
Thing is, taking the easier path was not like him.
So he accepted the challenge.
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It startled the two of them how good that felt.
When Kagami wrapped his lips around Kuroko's aching cock, gasps followed by
heavy breathing that soon turned into delicious moans echoed in the room.
Kagami didn't exactly know how to do that, so he tentatively slid his tongue
over the length, trying an up and down motion he believed would make Kuroko
feel good. It kind of worked like that when he did it to himself with his
hands, so a similar approach should do here.
Soon, he was able to pick up some speed, having figured out a way not to choke
as he tasted that hardness.
The fast stance made Kuroko groan and cry, and had him arching his back with
urgency. He wanted to be taken in deeper; he felt so, so good.
His reactions fueled Kagami to extremer levels. The redhead tried to ignore the
twitching and the throbbing between his legs, as hard as that was to do.
Gaining confidence, he started teasing Kuroko by licking and sucking the head
of his cock. His glazed red eyes watched in bemusement the way Kuroko panted
and chew his bottom lip as if trying to keep the moans from escaping his wet
mouth.
Kuroko's face was flushed and his body, trembling. His everything was reacting
to Kagami and Kagami only.
And that, Kagami soon found out, flooded him with waves of a longing he had
never felt before. He couldn't wait to send his partner over the edge. Also, he
was dying for the moment he'd be able to relieve himself... Inside of him.
The expectation urged Kagami to deep throat the panting mess that was Kuroko
Tetsuya at that rate.
"K-Kagami-kun...!"
In a hopeless attempt to keep the lewd sounds that escaped his lips from
getting louder, Kuroko covered his mouth with the back of his hand. A second
after, his free hand grabbed the sheets beneath him, just as his limbs
trembled, chills that announced greater spasms rushing through his body.
He was close, so close. For heaven's sake, he was almost there. And Kagami
could tell.
In fact, he could feel it.
Prompted by that seducing response, he pressed his tongue harder against the
pulsating flesh and slid his hand up Kuroko's trunk until his thumb found an
unbelievable hard nipple.
Any second now, and his boyfriend would lose it. Completely.
Setting the white sheets free, Kuroko buried his hand on red locks and gripped
them tightly, pulling Kagami's head up. A thick white streak dripped from the
corner of the ace's mouth. Through half-lidded eyes, Kuroko watched that wild
Kagami wipe it with the back of his hand just as he swallowed. Hard.
Shaking, his heart beating faster than never, Kuroko blushed. That had been the
nastiest experience of his life so far, and while he was enjoying it to the
maximum, delayed shyness was catching up.
But then, literally kissing that away, Kagami hovered over him and planted his
moist lips on his dry ones. The caress was slow but as provocative as what
they'd been trying so far.
They had just started. This was just the beginning.
Kuroko shivered, and he couldn't quite tell if it was due to the teeth nibbling
his lip before his partner shifted and sat down by the edge of the bed. He
didn't have time to ask what was wrong, for soon he watched the taller boy
finally getting rid of the unwelcome pants, but keeping the dark gray underwear
for the time being.
The oddment didn’t make much of a difference, though. Through the dim lights, a
suggestive lump was quite visible. Kuroko would have blushed more, hadn't he
been flushed to the impossible by then.
"Uh... Kuroko," Kagami was looking down as he uttered that. "I don't think I'll
be able to hold up, you know, much more."
Fighting the jelly feeling in his limbs, the bluenette sat down, then prompted
himself to be on his knees, behind Kagami. He felt the droplets of semen that
plastered onto Kagami's back from his belly and chest as he wrapped his arms
around his waist. The tip of his right-hand fingers were dangerously close to
the edge of Kagami's boxers; his lips, even closer to a glowing ear.
Not trusting his voice, Kuroko cleared his throat before he asked, "Kagami-kun,
may I touch you?"
Jolting in response to the warm breath that caressed his ear, and likely to the
question that had just been made, Kagami snapped, "Yeah! I-I guess."
Kuroko then kissed him on the shoulder and slipped his hand further down. In a
silent accord, they kissed while his hand reached under the stretch fabric. The
two of them didn't want to watch it right away.
However, as their lips parted, their eyes were attracted to the alluring sight
of a throbbing hard muscle clasped by a wobbly hand.
Kuroko adjusted his position, his left-hand fingers spreading on Kagami's chest
to give him better support, and then – to the redhead's utter relieve – he
started pumping him.
"Shit... Yeah," Kagami spluttered right at the first thrust. "Hmm... Keep it
ah...going like that."
That felt like water in the desert to Kagami. He had been holding up for long,
to the point of a delirious aching. This... This was way too good.
As expected, Kuroko's initial moves were a little awkward, but he was soon
guided by the erotic groans and cursing Kagami was uttering. While Kuroko
wished his boyfriend were politer sometimes, he found that the outrageous
swearing could be quite arousing if properly placed.
In the bedroom context, it was welcomed even.
So he joined the sensual sounds with his heavy breathing and timid moans, just
as he added more speed to his touch. He watched the sweat trailing down
Kagami's strong torso and tasted it as he shyly sucked on the redhead's neck,
keen to mark him as well.
Apparently, having the tentative mouth against his skin could intensify a
pleasure Kagami thought had reached its peak. Feeling the warmth and wetness of
that tongue that adorably licked him, his remnants of control were quickly
shredded.
"Damn... Yes! F-faster... I'm uhg..."
He covered Kuroko's hand with his own, helping him set the proper pace, and
threw his head back. He was losing it, and damn, it felt great! Matching the
rhythm that the sweaty body against his requested, Kuroko kept up the renewed
speed and pressure, his thumb massaging the head of Kagami’s cock which soon
started to drip a few drops of that lustful liquid.
The redhead was then raising his hip in frantic moves, thrusting into the
teasing hand that was massaging him.
"I'm... Coming."
Proving his words, an explosion followed. Their hands, his chest and, very
likely, a few spots in his bedroom were stained with thick white cum.
Kagami closed his eyes, eyelids fluttering as pure ecstasy ran through his
veins. He had come to Kuroko's touch.
And that made him feel so strikingly good.
For a long second, they remained there, warm bodies pressed close to one
another, Kuroko resting his chin on the muscled, broad shoulder and embracing
Kagami by keeping his arms around his waist.
It felt natural. And great.
Should any awkwardness ensue, it might have happened then, as their – Kagami's
especially – bodies steadied, both breaths and heartbeats recovering from the
unusual and excited rhythm. However, as the two of them got back to their
senses and acknowledged the mess they had turned the room into, both their
hearts were inundated with the same kind of certainty.
That intimacy they had experienced was meant to belong to them. No wonder it
felt so natural.
And right.
"Tch. We did a real mess here, didn't we?"
Kuroko chuckled and let go of his hold on Kagami, noticing his sticky hand as
he withdrew.
"I suppose that was to be expected."
"Yeah."
Kuroko could hear, he could even sense the bliss in Kagami's tone. He bet the
redhead felt as lightheaded as him, and that was rewarding
Once recovered from the faint spasms that faded with no actual hurry, Kagami
finally released himself from the annoying piece of clothing that had remained.
With a contented sigh, he tossed the item to the floor and lay on his back.
He couldn't keep a dumb grin off his face, but he didn't mind.
With a glance, he silently invited Kuroko to lay on top of him, which the
bluenette quickly did. Something inside of them made they want that
indescribable feeling to linger; the intimacy, the unsaid certainty that
everything had led to that very moment... They didn't want to let go of that
just yet.
Happy as he was to be finally able to get that close to Kagami, no denials or
backing down, Kuroko just snuggled closer.
It felt as though they were reluctant to break the silence. However, as Kagami
felt Kuroko's breathing getting heavier and realized he was snuggling as a pet
on its owner's lap, he had to do it.
"Oi, are you gonna sleep?"
Kagami tried his best not to sound too disappointed. If asked, he wouldn't
admit he expected them to take it to the next level as of that night – he
didn't want to sound like a pervert. But deep down inside, he had this tiny
little hope that they wouldn't postpone it. Not anymore.
"I might. It is probably quite late and we have classes in the morning."
"Hm. Yeah, that's right."
Kuroko tried not to giggle at the obvious dismay in Kagami's tone.
"It is a pity, though." He folded his arms on Kagami's chest and raised his
head so that he could face him. "I really thought Kagami-kun and I would have
made certain advances by now."
"Oi, the heck you mean!? We did make advances! I even..." Out of embarrassment,
Kagami let the graphic descriptions he was about to give trail off.
"Yes, that is true. However, since you were so worried about hurting me, I
supposed Kagami-kun had other things in mind."
"Shut up! I did, okay? I do, actually."
"Is that right?"
"Of course it is!"
"Hmm..." Kuroko pretended to mull over that, amusement clearly showing in his
eyes. "Then, I believe we should do something about it."
He then put his hands on both sides of Kagami's head, hovering over him.
Kagami saw dare or something lighting up the pair of blue eyes which stared at
him.
He couldn't take it.
"Yeah. We definitely should..."
It took less than a second for their bodies to be in close contact again, lips
starting a soft kiss that didn't take long to become heated, hands either
clenching the mattress or running down bare skin.
As Kagami let (just for now) Kuroko get the upper hand and invade his mouth
with an adorable teasing tongue, a faint realization dawned on him.
There were no layers of clothing between them now. Not a single one.
That begged for new discoveries.
Moving his warm hands further down the smooth back, Kagami didn't think twice
before he spread his legs just so that he could accommodate Kuroko's between
them, and unabashedly grabbed rather firm buttocks.
"Kagami-kun!" Kuroko yelped into the kiss out of surprise rather than dislike.
In fact, he kind of enjoyed being manhandled like that.
Aware of the fact that they were supposed to wake their dormant limbs, and
eager to help them in doing so, Kagami pressed Kuroko against him. How come it
felt so good having their groins grind, having that guy's dick press against
his belly, having him pant into their hot kisses as they rubbed into one
another?
He had never expected an, well, exotic birthday gift like that to be that
awesome.
Actually, he hadn't expected their first time to be this great.
Disregarding the swell on their lips, they kept kissing, the rhythm of their
mouths' encounter almost matching that of their hips.
Kuroko was soon responding, but Kagami was quick on catching up.
"The paper bag," Kuroko murmured as he felt hesitant fingers tracing the seam
of his ass.
"Ng"
"Kagami-kun, w-we need to... get the paper bag."
"Huh?"
Frowning, Kagami stared at his boyfriend as though he'd gone crazy all of a
sudden.
Okay, so he should have known there was something fishy about the bag. But why
was Kuroko bringing that up now of all times? He didn't care about any damn
paper bag, he just wanted to feel him.
To feel that body he was about to fuck.
Kuroko, on the other hand, seemed rather concerned about that thing. So much so
that he rolled onto his back and stretched his arm to reach it over the desk.
"Hey, what's so important about that-- ouch!"
Kagami took the bottle that had been thrown at his chest.
"Lube," Kuroko explained matter-of-factly.
He then fished into the bag and lifted a strip of small square-shaped packs in
two fingers.
"And condoms."
"I can see that!"
"I hope you also know how to use them?"
"O-of course I do!"
That wasn't exactly true, but he was willing to try. It was not like any of
them had ever done that before. Or was it?
"Hey, how do you even know about this stuff?"
"I have done some research."
Looking somewhat proud of himself, Kuroko placed both the pack and the bottle
beside the pillow and took his place on top of Kagami again.
"Now we can proceed. Please, Kagami-kun, make sure you have me ready for that."
Still shocked about having been – once more – surpassed by his partner on
bedroom knowledge, Kagami blinked.
"Uh... Okay," he sounded as uncertain as he felt.
Kuroko then took his hand and kissed the tip of both his index and middle
finger.
"You are supposed to use your fingers first."
Gasping, Kagami stared at his boyfriend as though insulted that he knew as
much.
"I have studied about it. Don't worry, we shall be fine."
"Who's worried here?! Whatever. Let's do this!"
Kuroko only smiled and kissed him return.
"Tch," Kagami scoffed and bit his lover's bottom lip.
He hadn't done any research, but he would manage... Somehow. Not like he could
stop anyway.
Instead, he took the lead once again and slipped from under Kuroko, fast but
careful enough not to make any of them tumble off the bed. He took a second to
appreciate the view of Kuroko's naked back, his glazed red eyes tracing the
laid bare body before him from head to toes.
He could tell Kuroko knew he was being analyzed because his burning red ears
spoke for him.
With a satisfied smile spreading across his face, Kagami straddled his
partner's ankles and bent down. He pressed his lips on the basis of Kuroko's
spine at the same time his hands touched his thighs, sliding up until they
finally cupped the flesh of his ass.
The heavy breathing against the pillow wasn't muffled enough to go unnoticed.
And so, unable to resist the temptation to tease, Kagami traced Kuroko's spine
with the tip of his tongue, moving upwards unhurriedly, and stopping only as
his lips reached a yet unmarked spot on his nape.
The hisses that sounded now so close to his ear sent a rush of blood straight
to his dick.
Kagami swallowed.
It wasn't like any of them could endure that teasing game for much longer,
right?
Right. So he straightened his back and reached for the small bottle, opening it
with his thumb and dripping a small amount of the moist substance on two of his
fingers.
His breath was hitching as he traced the seam of his boyfriend's ass with them,
slowly, as though trying to figure out the best way to do what he was about to.
Almost holding his breath, Kagami inserted one finger in. He felt awkward but
resolute.
And then he felt muscles contracting.
"Uh... Does it hurt?"
"N-no. It feels weird," Kuroko's voice was low and crackling. "But it isn't
bad."
"Hm. Okay."
In an attempt to bury his sudden awkwardness and returning embarrassment,
Kagami planted kisses on his lover's back and tried to move his finger in slow,
experimental moves.
Kuroko pressed his own body against the mattress, gripping the sheets as though
he needed something to hold on to. The initial weird sensations were becoming
somewhat pleasant. Or, at least, less uncomfortable. It felt as if his body was
getting used to Kagami's intimate touch.
Kagami had probably noticed that too, because as soon as he had started feeling
accustomed to the invasion, Kuroko felt another finger rehearsing its way in.
"You know, Kuroko... It feels real good. Inside you, I mean," his tone was
private, and as he'd said so with lips so close to Kuroko's ear, it made the
smaller boy shiver.
Two fingers were inside him and a teasing tongue was licking the tip of his
ear. Kuroko didn't even try to stop his low moans this time.
Kagami meant what he'd said. While it felt a little bit strange fingering his
boyfriend like that, it also felt surprisingly good. It was warm and tight but
stretching to his touch... And heck, he wanted to put something else in.
But if he wanted Kuroko to enjoy that too, he supposed he would have to get him
more prepared. It didn't take brightness nor experience to figure that much
out. And so, as soon as Kagami judged that that could become a little more
challenging, he withdrew his fingers and added more lube to them. Not only
that, but he also added his ring finger to the play.
A wet kiss on his shoulder and a warm touch on his thigh as his legs were
spread wider were all the warning Kuroko received before a thicker invasion
followed.
He panted and gripped the sheets tighter.
"Try to relax," Kagami muttered just as he slipped his free hand under Kuroko's
body, seeking for his nipples.
He wanted to make him feel good, too.
"Ung..."
Kuroko bit his lip. Relaxing wasn't exactly easy to do, not at that rate. But
the way Kagami was stimulating him, proving that he'd been quick to learn about
his weakest spots... Well, that made the pleasure greater than the discomfort.
And, truth be told, the discomfort didn't even last long.
The deeper Kagami thrust, the better it seemed to feel. That went for the two
of them, actually. It was nearly impossible for Kagami not to feel aroused as
his lover's groans increased, and his inner muscles relaxed, accepting – and
maybe, who knows, even inviting him.
He hissed whenever his erection came in contact with Kuroko's feverish skin.
Foreplay wouldn't do for much longer.
"Why did you stop?" Kuroko's question sounded almost as a complaint. Turning
his head to check on Kagami, he watched as the redhead tore a condom pack open
with his teeth. "Please, be careful not to tear the condom as well."
Kagami just glared at him. He was being careful, which wasn't easy
considering... Well, pretty much the whole situation. And he was worried he
would fail to wear that slippery thing. So yeah, he didn't need Kuroko making
him feel even more nervous.
Problem was, anticipation was making Kuroko feel sort of nervous too.
Would they be able to do it the right way? Was there even a right way to do it?
Would it feel good? Was there any chance any of them might hate it?
No way. Kuroko knew in his heart that he wanted it. And that he wanted it to be
with Kagami.
As for Kagami, he went with his gut and now, with other parts of his body too.
Even something in his mind or heart or both told him that was meant to be. It
wasn't an eloquent thought, but something clear enough for him to be sure.
So he made sure he won his fight against the goddamn condom and, hard and
throbbing and ready to go, prompted Kuroko to be on all fours. He didn't know
why, but he felt like that would be an okay position.
They exchanged a shy glance before he found his way in. It wouldn't take long
for the faint embarrassment to be replaced by raw pleasure.
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"Are you okay?"
"...Yes."
It had hurt less than Kuroko had expected it to, but enough to make him wince
as his muscles were spread apart.
He'd been aware of how careful Kagami was being. It made his heart thud harder
and definitely louder.
"I'll uh... Try to move... Or s-something."
"Okay. Please, don't hold back." He replied under his breath.
His hips were held by firm hands which seemed to help Kagami control his pace.
The said moves, slow and hesitant at the beginning, soon gained an urgent
speed.
As if granting him his silent wish, he felt Kagami's hand close around his
erection.
He panted, almost in sync with the not-so-silent groans the other was letting
out.
And then, as that big hand shamelessly started sliding up and down the length,
sending waves of desire through his system... He automatically moved his hip,
thrusting back and matching Kagami's pace.
"Yeah... Fuck...!"
It felt so enticing hearing his beloved light sputter such words.
Kuroko soon discovered he couldn't keep loud cries from escaping his throat
either. And that they were getting louder as the sensations grew unbearably
pleasant.
"Hah... Kuroko you're so... Good."
He felt his face burn. But then again, his whole body felt like it was burning
at that point. So he didn't care.
All that mattered was that they were finally living that moment, and Kagami
seemed to be enjoying it as much as he was.
They were in this together, just as they usually were in basketball.
Although this, well... This was private. This belonged to the two of them and
no one else.
Also, this was so much better than Kuroko could ever have expected.
No wonder he was startled when, all of a sudden, he felt Kagami slowing down.
Initially, the surprise wasn't accompanied by worry. But then, the redhead
stopped and mumbled, "Not good."
Kuroko made no effort to hide his uneasiness when he looked over his shoulder.
Not good...?
Still panting, Kagami asked in his husky voice, "Hey... Can you uh... Lie on
your back?"
Kuroko blinked and let the question sink in. Then he did as he'd been asked.
Apparently, they were just catching a short break. Relief escaped his lungs
along with the breath he'd been unconsciously holding.
Still, as soon as he was lying down, he tried to search for something in
Kagami's face that would reassure him he'd been worried for nothing.
And he found it.
In fact, Kagami made sure to reassure him not only with his look but also with
the murmured words that followed.
"I well... You know, want to see your face."
Kuroko couldn't keep a fond smile off his face as he watched an absolutely
flustered Kagami averting his gaze after saying so.
Maybe, Kuroko thought, he was the one getting all sorts of gifts that night.
And he was sure of that the moment Kagami hovered over him, having just found a
position that seemed likely to work. The redhead bent closer until their
foreheads were touching, and looked him in the eyes.
"Say, you enjoying this too?" Kuroko felt the brush of a thumb on his cheek.
"Yes. Definitely."
Kagami smiled and planted a soft kiss on his lips. Then, as if he really wanted
to look at Kuroko, and not risk missing any expression he could only witness
here and then... He held his gaze while his hand found once again the throbbing
muscle it had been neglecting so far and his body connected to Kuroko's,
anxious to resume their exciting discoveries.
Kuroko's eyelids fell to half-mast as he embraced Kagami, longing to feel him
deeper, faster, harder even.
He was okay with being seen. He wanted Kagami to witness just how crazy he
could make him feel.
That was his birthday gift to him.
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The adrenaline that rushed through him felt familiar. It made his blood boil in
his veins, his heart beat frantically and his breath hitch, lacking harmony. It
was similar to the thrill of running on the basketball court, of dribbling
rivals, of flying high only to reach the ground again after a glorious dunk.
It was that kind of rush and yet... It was something else entirely.
The only thing that didn't really differ was that both took Kuroko's presence
to be that awesome.
Which was probably why Kagami couldn't keep his intense eyes off him as he sank
deeper into that guy's hot and tight and maddening ass. And as he jerked him
off, loving to watch so closely the reactions he was causing.
Kagami no longer gave a damn if that made him the world's biggest pervert. It
was driving him insane the sight of Kuroko with quivering lips and parted
mouth, moaning louder and louder, and pulling him close with such a strength
he'd forgotten those seeming weak arms could summon.
There was no embarrassment or hesitation in the way, not anymore. And just like
in basketball, they were coordinating; their equalized moves fluid yet fast,
their breaths in sync, and their desire leading them towards the same
destination.
"K-Kagami-kun... I guess... I will soon..."
Sinking the back of his head on the pillow, Kuroko threw himself backward, hips
lifting and welcoming Kagami's thrusts in the process.
"Hold on," Kagami hissed, slowing down lightly. "Let's... Together."
Kuroko gave him a faint nod, and shut his eyes tight. It was easier said than
done, Kagami knew it.
But he was really close, too.
And so, in an attempt to keep them both on the same level, Kagami stopped the
friction on Kuroko's length altogether, and straightened his back, standing on
his knees. He didn't break their contact as he pulled the shorter boy by the
hips, and wrapped his legs around his waist. That made him feel even deeper
inside, and the pressure of muscles tightening around his cock nearly drove him
over the edge.
Kuroko opened his teary eyes and looked at him, need overflowing in his stare.
"Please... hurry."
That mere request sent warm blood straight down, and he couldn't hold it any
longer. So Kagami started thrusting again, slower than before but just as
fiercely.
Droplets of cum were soon spouting on Kuroko's dick and staining his chest. He
was trying hard to hold back, but he couldn't.
It wasn't bad, in the end, since that sight got Kagami even closer to a similar
state. As he realized so, he made sure his hand was full of Kuroko again, and
that both the stroking and the thrusting had the same rhythm.
"Ahh... Yeah, Kuroko...!"
That unique kind of adrenaline felt like a storm pouring inside of him. As
Kagami lustily watched his partner jolting in an undeniable orgasm, and felt
the warm liquid dripping down his hand, he lost the last drop of restraint he
had.
For a half second that seemed to take forever, their moans sounded in unison
and they felt their bodies trembling as though they were one.
And for a minute that seemed to last even longer, Kagami lay on top of his
lover, their crazy heart beats almost echoing in the silent room.
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Kagami was sure there was something wrong with his facial muscles as he woke up
a few hours later.
There had to be something wrong with his face because he couldn't stop grinning
like an idiot.
Also, there had to be something wrong with his vocal chords and his brains,
because he couldn't stop humming happy tunes.
Deep down inside, though, he knew it was quite the opposite. There was nothing
wrong with him. Actually, he'd never felt this good in his seventeen years.
He had the guy who was still asleep in his room to thank for that.
"Hey, Kuroko... Wake up."
Standing by his bed, already dressed in his school uniform's pants and white t-
shirt, he watched as Kuroko rolled onto his side and let his back exposed in
the process.
"Hm."
"Don't 'hm' me. We're gonna be late for class and you're gonna be a pain about
it for ages. Hurry, wake up."
He knew that maybe he should go easier on him, but he couldn't risk it. It was
hard enough as it was to know that Kuroko had nothing but sheets covering his
body.
Not only that, but the fact that they'd slept together a few hours before, and
that it had been great.
"Good morning, Kagami-kun."
Apparently awake at last, the blue-eyed boy had turned back to Kagami and was
glancing at him lazily. He looked like crap, with bags under his eyes and an
outrageous bed head, but Kagami couldn't keep himself from finding him cute.
He could get easily used to having that guy wake up in his bed just like that.
It didn't surprise him that Kuroko was tired. After they had recovered from the
overwhelming experience they had had, they had poorly cleaned up the mess,
cuddling together right after. The sensations that had remained made them
blissful. It felt so right being in the arms of one another after having been
through something like that for the first time.
Kagami was still feeling hyped a while after, and doubted he would be able to
sleep. But Kuroko was soon yawning and giving clues that it wouldn't take long
before he dozed off.
When the sound of his breathing became heavier, Kagami just took the
opportunity to watch him sleep, and to deal with the mix of crazy yet amazing
emotions that were flooding him.
It seemed he had just closed his eyes himself when the alarm clock sounded.
He might have felt like crap for lack of sleep, but he didn't. Happiness was
making him full of energy.
And there he was, struggling to keep that idiotic grin from spreading across
his face all over again.
"Morning, sleepy head. I left a towel for you in the bathroom. Also, I uhm...
Fixed a quick something for us to eat before we go. So, come on... Stop lazing
around."
Slowly getting to a sitting position, Kuroko wrapped the sheets around his
waist and stared at Kagami.
"What?"
"I am waiting for my morning kiss."
They'd done far more embarrassing things not long ago, but still... That
managed to make Kagami more flustered than anything.
Blushing, he bent down and kissed Kuroko for longer than it should be
advisable. When they parted, he had to fight down the chills and the far from
innocent memories they brought up.
"Enough. Let's go."
"Before that," Kuroko stood up and went for his bag on the chair close to the
desk. When he turned around, he had a rectangular box in his hand. "I have
another gift for you. Hope you will appreciate this one as well."
Surprised and even more flustered, Kagami accepted it.
"Thanks," he glanced sheepishly at the box. "Should I... open it now?"
"Yes, please."
As he carefully removed the colorful wrapper and opened the box, he found a
rather romantic present inside of it. It was a picture frame with a portrait of
him and Kuroko during the Winter Cup celebration. While he couldn't recall when
exactly that photo had been taken, it brought back memories and feelings from
that incredible day. Unconsciously, he smiled back at the smiling pair in the
picture. Whoever didn't know they had started dating only recently would think
they were together by then, so comfortable and intimate around each other they
seemed. Kagami had his arm around Kuroko's shoulder and held the trophy with
his free hand while his partner had Nigou in one arm and flashed the medal with
the other hand. They looked so happy Kagami was glad somebody had registered
that moment.
"Hey, who shot this?"
"Alex-san did."
"For real? I never saw it!"
"She never showed it to you, I suppose."
Kuroko was also smiling as he realized this gift had accomplished what he'd
expected just as the previous one.
"Listen, Kuroko... I... I'm well, thankful and happy we're together. And about
everything that hap--... What is it!?"
"I'm just really happy, too. And it suddenly occurred to me that I am
completely in love with you, Kagami-kun."
Caught off guard, he felt his face glowing. "Oi, don't go saying stuff like
that so easily!"
"You started it yourself. I only thought I should tag along."
"Tch. Whatever." He closed the gap between them, and pressed his lips softly to
Kuroko's. "Now go take a shower. You're sticky and stinking."
"That's not exactly true. I reek of sex and Kagami-kun," he looked rather proud
as he said so.
"Seriously," Kagami covered his face with his hand. "Just go."
In unhurried steps, the bluenette reached the doorway and stopped. Then, he
flat-out pulled the sheet he'd been covering himself with and crumpled it into
a ball, only to throw it straight at Kagami's dumbfounded face.
"Kuroko you bastard! I'll get you for this!"
When he was able to react, though, the shadow had already escaped and safely
hid in the bathroom.
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The one thing Kagami noticed as they entered the locker rooms later that day
was that their teammates were still acting weird.
Being the oblivious idiot that he was; in addition to the fact that he'd been
spacing out all morning long, he'd failed to notice that Kuroko had been acting
secretively yet.
It should have been obvious that his partner wasn't done surprising him.
Realization only dawned on him as everyone but him and Kuroko left the locker
rooms. He probably wouldn't have noticed if the latter hadn't exchanged
suspicious looks with Izuki.
Despite being an oblivious idiot, though, this time he could totally tell
whatever they were being so weird about had to do with his birthday. Otherwise,
he wouldn't be out of the loop anymore.
"You guys are up to something, aren't you?"
He finished tying his shoes and stood up. As his eyes met Kuroko's, he received
a neutral look.
"I am afraid I do not know what you are talking about."
"My ass you don't!"
Kuroko took him by the hand.
"Let's go. We have the practice to attend, right? You would not want Coach to
kill you on your birthday."
Scowling, he let himself be dragged towards the gym. As they approached the
building, he could hear unusual whispers and giggles that sounded familiar, but
he couldn't quite place. Then, they walked past the doors still hand in hand...
And were showered with confetti and streamers. Soon, a bunch of people was
chanting "Happy birthday to you" – led by none other than his brother.
"Happy birthday dear Taiga... Happy birthday to you!"
Kagami blinked, feeling stunned, timid, but definitely grateful. And then,
after regaining control of himself, he spotted a few striking colorful heads.
Also, he noticed some other faces besides Tatsuya's that definitely didn't
belong in Seirin.
"Thanks, everyone... But... What the hell are they doing here!?" impolitely as
ever, he pointed his finger at his toughest rivals.
"How mean, Kagamicchi! We came to celebrate your birthday!" before the beaming
blond could throw himself at Kagami, he was held back by a grumpy Kasamatsu.
"Talk for yourself, Kise. The only reason why I am being part of this nonsense
is that Takao tricked me into it." Midorima explained with scorn.
"Don't mind him, Kagami. He's being a tsundere, as usual, but you should know
he even considered buying you your lucky item of the day." Hands crossed behind
his head, the point guard winked at Kagami.
"Don't be absurd, Takao."
Still uncertain about whether he should feel pleased or offended, the redhead
looked at the other visitors. A vein twitched in his forehead as his eyes
spotted a tanned blue-eyed boy.
"What you glaring at me for, Bakagami? Satsuki dragged me here. You should be
grateful, though."
"As if, asshole!"
"Kagami-kun, please don't be rude." Letting go of his hand, Kuroko poked him in
the ribs. "I invited all of them here so that you could have an amazing
basketball match as a present."
"Ehh, really, Kuro-chin? That's annoying," an also familiar tall purple-haired
blew a bubble gum before adding, "Muro-chin told me we were coming for the
cake."
"Atsushi, that's not true!" Himuro gave his partner a shocked look and glanced
apologetically at his brother right after.
The mention of a cake made Kagami look over and realize there was indeed an
extraneous table in the gym, on top of which was a giant cake that seemed to
replicate a basketball court.
Finding it hard not to feel elated, he glanced over both the visitors and his
teammates again, finally realizing his eyes weren't lying about a certain fifth
person.
"Even you?"
"Careful with your words, Kagami." With his typical superior stare, Akashi
continued, "You heard Tetsuya. Now, get ready to lose."
"Like hell! Bring it on!"
Kuroko smiled to himself, glad that this last piece had also fallen into place.
He'd been certain such a challenge would top his birthday gifts to his beloved
light.
"Then, please hurry and get it started so that we can eat the cake afterward,"
he said, breaking the sudden tension.
"Only Bakagami you would be idiot enough to face the current Generation of
Miracles," Hyuuga remarked, stepping back.
Most of the Seirin players nodded in agreement.
"Come on, Hyuuga. Let's have fun!" Kiyoshi cheered. “It’s been a while since I
last played with you guys, after all.”
"No way," Murasakibara retorted in Hyuuga’s behalf, glaring at Kiyoshi. "I'll
crush you."
With a smile, Himuro stepped closer to his brother. "Since your teammates seem
reluctant, I'll join you, bro."
"Great! So, who's also in?"
"Well," with a dramatic yawn, Takao also stepped forward. "Since Shin-chan is
back to being Akashi's puppy, I guess I have no choice but to join your team,
Kagami. That is, if my fellow eagle-eye doesn't mind."
"Be my guest, Takao." Izuki chuckled, and added, as no one seemed to join in,
"You know, because you're all guests."
"Don't, Izuki," Hyuuga uttered, facepalming.
There were some late laughter and complaint noises before everyone directed
their attention back to the topic at hand.
"Alright, who's gonna be the fifth suicidal?" Takao asked in a sing song.
All eyes turned to Kuroko, including Kagami's, which had an expectant glint.
"Sorry, but it won’t be possible for me to join you. I'm benched today."
"Oi, since when?!"
"Since before I woke up, to be precise."
"Oh." Kagami fought the flush that threatened to creep up his face as he read
between the lines.
The glances over Kuroko had turned into curious ones. Noticing the wicked
smirks Kise and Takao were exchanging, Kasamatsu cleared his throat and said,
"It's been a while since I last played, but I can play small forward and also
mark this moron."
"Yukio... You're gonna mark me?"
"Don't act so happy about it, idiot. You're gonna lose."
"No way I'll go easy on you, senpai."
Openly excited about playing with his newly formed team, Kagami hurried to get
a basketball.
"Alright! Let's do this!" He stared at Kuroko. "Hey, root for me, okay?"
"Of course," the shadow smiled back.
Both teams were getting ready to position themselves on the court when Momoi,
who had taken the opportunity to cling to Kuroko, asked in a concerned voice,
"Tetsu-kun, why are you benched? I'm dying with worry!"
"Please do not, Momoi-san. I have got a sore back, but I will recover quickly."
Standing beside Kagami by the center of the court, Takao snickered. Then, as
that wouldn’t do, he asked conversationally (and loud enough to be heard by
everyone), "Hey, Kagami. Does that hickey on your neck have anything to do with
Kuroko being benched? Just wondering..."
"Ehhh Kurokocchi, Kagamicchi... You didn't!"
"Let's... Just... Play," Kagami mumbled, his face reddening beyond the
impossible. "Please."
Luckily, Kiyoshi and Murasakibara stepped ahead for the tip-off. As Riko
whistled the start of the match, the giggles and awed glances and murmurs were
replaced by interjections, dumbstruck looks, and cheers.
In the end, Kagami and his unusual team did lose. Despite the loss, though,
they were all in high spirits. All of them had had fun, either playing or
watching the match. The moping and complaining that ensued were staged, and
easily fixed with jokes and teasing directed towards Kagami. Also, there was no
space for feeling bitter as they savored mouthfuls of the delicious cake Seirin
members had bought for their ace.
Kagami was happy, the happiest he'd felt in his seventeen years.
Despite being an oblivious idiot by nature, he was well aware that his
boyfriend had planned every step of the way to make his birthday celebration a
phenomenal event.
It made him grin and feel his heart all fuzzy and warm.
"I am glad you are still smiling after being beat by them."
"Wah! Damn it, Kuroko! How many times have I told you not to do that?"
"Sorry," his half smile said he wasn't really apologetic. "By the way, I like
it better when you call me babe."
"Shut up! I told you that won't happen again."
Upon noticing his partner was ready to go, Kagami started walking. Their guests
had long left, and only a few of their teammates had stayed, as most of the
clean up was already done by then. They had forbidden Kagami to help them,
claiming that at least once in a year he could be granted an opportunity to
slack off. Since it was his special day, they could let it pass.
"And just so you know, next time I won't lose!"
"Yes. And I will not be benched, so we will win together."
They walked in silence for a while, until they reached the school gate.
"Uh... About that... Are you alright?"
"Yes. I'm a tough guy." He deadpanned.
"Tch. So you say," his scowl was soon replaced by a soothing look. "Anyway,
I'll uh... Be more careful next time."
"Do not worry about that, Kagami-kun," Kuroko paused for a second, then added
with a thoughtful tone, "If you think about it, making love is probably like
playing basketball."
"How so!?"
"Well, the more we practice, the better our performance is. Then, let's make
sure we give it our best and practice a lot."
"Oi, you're really a little pervert, aren't you?"
The angelic stare he got as a response didn't fool him. For some reason,
though, it made his heart beat like crazy.
The truth was just as Kuroko was suggesting they did it again, he now also
expected they would. There was no reason to run away anymore, and he was
ecstatic about that. He wished he could tell Kuroko how he felt, but self-
consciousness made him choose to talk about things he felt more at ease about.
"By the way, the game was real good!" He started, a grin spreading across his
face as he spoke.
As they strolled down the streets, Kagami recalled excitedly how his rivals had
put up an awesome game, how nice it felt teaming up with skilled guys that at
some point had also been their opponents, how bittersweet his loss had been.
They talked about how Kagami and Murasakibara had almost fought over who was
getting to eat more slices of hisbirthday cake, only to have Kuroko and Himuro
intervene – and Akashi assure the matter was settled. They laughed about how
Kise had taken a million selfies with everyone and had Koganei to photo bomb at
least half of them. They reminisced about the silly jokes, the teasing
concerning their previous night, and the friendly provocations that seemed to
arise among many of them. At last, a little before they'd gotten to the place
where they were supposed to part ways, they fondly agreed on how nice it was
that their teammates had been willing to help Kuroko arrange that surprise.
Coach Riko had even asked her father to convince the principal they deserved to
be allowed to throw a party in the school's facilities.
Kagami could tell people really cared about him. As cheesy as that was, that
simple realization made him feel great.
"Well, this is where we part. Thanks for letting me and our friends celebrate
your birthday with you, Kagami-kun."
"Hm... No problem. Not like I had any choice, right?" Despite his words, he
laughed.
"Yes. That is how surprises are supposed to work indeed."
"Uh... Thanks for every single part of it, Kuroko. I really had a great time."
Standing on the sidewalk, they looked at each other. This was when they were
supposed to kiss or hug or both. However, they were aware of the passersby and
onlookers. Hence, as if silently agreeing, they raised their fists and let them
meet halfway in a fist bump. Eyes shining with some sort of fresh kind of
infatuation, they smiled at one another.
"So... See you tomorrow, Kuroko."
"See you, Kagami-kun. Please make sure you rest as you get home."
Slowly, as though it felt like a waste being apart just yet, they turned on
their backs, each meaning to head towards the opposite direction.
Kagami had taken three steps before he turned around and called Kuroko.
"Hey, Kuroko..." Scratching his nape, he cast a sheepish glance at his partner
who had also turned around at his call. "When January comes, I'll come up with
something great, too. Just so you know."
Kuroko's puzzled expression soon gave way to a contented look. He decided out
of happiness that he could respond by surprising Kagami one last time today.
"I will be looking forward to it, Taiga-kun." He replied, enjoying the way that
name rolled off his tongue.
Kagami grinned, his face lighting up once the amazement subdued.
"Hah. You better be... Tetsuya."
End Notes
     So, a few more notes before I go. First of all, hope you made it to
     the end. haha
     Secondly, hope it was worth your time.
     And finally, Impyrn, your third prompt - Airports - got me inspired
     as well. I wish I had the time to write the first part of what is
     probably gonna be a sequel to this. Anyway, I still plan on that,
     so... thanks for your amazing prompts! Hopefully, I will have you
     read what comes next when it does.
     Oh, and of course, thanks to Hillary for organizing such an awesome
     event. I'm so glad I got to join it.
     Many thanks y'all!
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