Title: April 5th
Rating: T
Fandom: Kuroko no Basket
Relationship: Akashi Seijurou/Mayuzumi Chihiro
Wordcount: 606
Short summary: Akashi says today is a special day for them. Mayuzumi gets it…eventually.
“Why is today a special day?”
A small frown graces Chihiro’s lips as he sees the nice spread on the dinner table and Akashi in nicer than normal clothes with a nicer than normal expression. In comparison Chihiro has just returned from exercising at the gym so he is in a T-shirt and jeans. It’s not uncommon for Akashi to stop by Chihiro’s place without much warning since Chihiro’s apartment in Osaka even if it is an hour-long trip from Rakuzan, even on a weekday, but still. Without much warning is one thing; without warning and being all dressed up is another.
“Today is our day. April 5th.”
Akashi replies with a smile but Chihiro’s confusion only deepens. Chihiro can admit he sometimes forgets details but they’ve only been dating for a few weeks. Unless it’s an anniversary of something else, but even that… Chihiro decides instead of stewing in confusion he should just bite the bullet and ask.
“How is that our day? I don’t think you even knew who I was on that day last year.”
Because it was at least a month into the school year before Akashi looked for him, right? Chihiro had to quit the team first and all.
“I did know of you, though I’ll admit I didn’t know your face nor your many talents.”
Akashi’s eyes have a hint of mirth. He’s enjoying Chihiro’s confusion, teasing him and leading him on perhaps. So Chihiro decides he’ll change tactics.
“What’s with this flattery? What happened today, really? Kagami and Aomine became less annoying and stupid? Kuroko said something nice about you?"
Akashi laughs. "It is basketball-related, but otherwise you are completely off the mark.”
Chihiro hums. So if it is not his rainbow friends, then Rakuzan?
“Hayama stopped talking a mile a minute or Nebuya stopped yelling about protein or Mibuchi stopped going on about his latest boy crush?”
“Wrong again.” Akashi laughs once more, but it’s softer. “Remember it’s about us.”
So Akashi’s not teasing Chihiro. He’s being weirdly sappy about something. And it’s about basketball. Chihiro thinks some more. April 5th of last year was definitely too early for anything of note to have happened between them, so maybe it’s something about the numbers or the sounds that matter. April 5th is 0405. Wait a second.
“You’re kidding. Our uniform numbers?”
Akashi smiles. “I’m serious.”
Chihiro moves to the other side of the table, where Akashi remains seated. He hasn’t figured out what he’s going to do to Akashi, whether he’ll grab him by the collar or bop him on the head or shake him, but he has the urge to do something…drastic. Akashi doesn’t seem to care, or maybe he already knows what Chihiro will do before Chihiro does. It just makes Chihiro shake his head as his hands reach out for Akashi, to…
“This is ridiculous. But…”
“Hmm?”
“Just shut up.”
…To grab Akashi’s face and smash their lips together. Akashi in response secures his hands behind Chihiro’s head as the kiss deepens quickly. Chihiro isn’t sure if this kiss is annoyance or confusion or love, but it’s hot and heavy and leaves them both breathless when it finally ends. Then Akashi pulls Chihiro down so that Chihiro straddles his lap and starts to slide hands up under Chihiro’s T-shirt.
“Wait, what about dinner…”
“You started it. We’ll have dinner afterwards.”
“Akashi…”
Perhaps the activities ended up happening somewhat out of order, but in the end, the celebration of their special day, as designated by Akashi, leaves both of them happy and satisfied, enough that Chihiro may be secretly looking forward to the next special day…