**If you noticed that some part has been put in the middle, it means its a flash back. I hate using italics lol. Other than that, enjoy!

**Beta-ed by imKimTheWriter <- she's a brilliant girl, who puts up with my requests and one of my favorite reader/writer on FF!

Previous on Chapter Three

Hold on...this is HEAVEN's original compositions, why does Ms. Kuroko has it?

He knew he shouldn't be sneaking around other people's apartment, but his curiosity got the best of him when he saw the familiar folder belonged to his agency, stating – Rakuzan Record Agency Contract Offers – HEAVEN / Kuroko Tetsuki.

Her sky blue orbs widened the moment she saw the folder she was looking through earlier in the hands of none other than Akashi Seijuro. The last person she ever wanted to know about her secret.

"You're HEAVEN..."

Akashi settled on one of the empty seat in the lecture room just nearby the window. He took several of his books out of the bag before continuing to ignore all the gazes he has been receiving after he came back from his absence he had these past three days.

Akashi Seijuro, known for his perfect attendances regardless of how busy he was with his work and his responsibility as the sole heir to the Akashi Corp.

He flipped the notebook open on one of the pages before resting his cheek on his left knuckle; he began tapping the page with his pen. From afar, people would think he was focusing on revising but truth to be told, he was lost in his train of thoughts.

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"You're HEAVEN..."

"Tetsu, go ahead and get some rest, I'll—" Kagami trailed off upon noticing his childhood friend stood frozen near his living room couch. He followed her line of sight before he furrowed, he stompped angrily towards his not-so-welcomed guest, Akashi Seijuro of the Generation of Miracles. The person he hated the most. He growled before snatching away the folder, giving Akashi a glare.

"I don't remember allowing you to sniff around my apartment when you should be resting in that damned bed!" Kagami gathered each music sheet on the piano and took it away. After giving it to the bluenette, he ushered her to another room before closing the door. Akashi slightly frowned when Kagami wrapped his arm around Kuroko's shoulder protectively. He felt a pang of hurt when she avoided his gaze.

"I apologize"

He retreated to the room he has been occupying for the past two days, gathered all his belongings before exiting the room. Kagami was leaning against the nearby wall while Kuroko was nowhere in sight. The whole apartment was deathly silent. He sighed inwardly while cursing to himself for stepping into a land mine. The atmosphere was awkward.

"I believe I have stayed here far too long, thank you very much for letting me stay until I'm feeling better." He shifted his sling bag slightly.

"I wished you hadn't done what you did earlier." Kagami mumbled, casting his gaze to the wall instead of looking at his guest. Akashi frowned. Things wouldn't have become like this if he hadn't be such a rude guest. Of course every household has its own secrets and that include his.

"Please pass along my gratitude to Ms. Kuroko for her kind hospitality. I hope one day I will be able to repay her kindness." He said as the taller teen merely gave him a glare before Akashi took his leave.

"Oi." Kagami called out. The red-haired singer stopped abruptly.

"Please do not worry; my lips are sealed." He replied before entering the elevator.

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Never had he expected that the one he has been searching for high and low all these years was the same person who held the name of the brilliant musician who hid behind the stage name, HEAVEN, but also behind that very name, stood a beauty that has the heart of gold, Kuroko Tetsuki.

Akashi jotted something down on his notebook before turning to another page. His mind was completely not focused on the pages he was flipping through. Then he turned aside to where his backpack was, searching for one of his notebooks until he abruptly halted. He sighed, the CD he found on the table back in the studio a week ago still stayed quietly in his bag. His orbs saddened at the sight of its musician's name – HEAVEN. It has been days since he last saw her. He felt sad at the thoughts of the bluenette might be avoiding him since he knew her secret.

The image where the bluenette's childhood friend wrapped his arms around her shoulder protectively glued to his mind. He knew Kagami was only being protective over the bluenette but still...

'Why do I feel like this?'

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"Akashi-kun" their pink haired colored manager tapped his shoulder gently. The red-haired band leader turned around; he noticed several folders in different colors at the front chest of their manager, Satsuki Momoi.

She has been their manager ever since the beginning of high school; she is also the childhood friend of their navy blue haired guitarist, Aomine Daiki. It never ceased to amaze Akashi and everyone else around them on how she was able to withstand Aomine's delinquent behavior ever since they were young, and one of the very few people that the guitarist would actually listen to other than Akashi. Nevertheless, Akashi was glad that Satsuki is willing to be their manager as she is a very dependable person compared to his band mates who often gave him a major migraine.

"What is it?" His hetero orbs followed the pinknette manager's figure that promptly moved towards one of the tables in their studio, then set folders down.

"HEAVEN resigned from the contract." Satsuki explained. Akashi read one of the documents that she handed over to him; he frowned at its details. The pinknette sighed as she settled on one of the chairs.

She, herself is having trouble with this as their agency has began to work on the band's next album release, but for the composer to pull out from this at the last minute...it has become problematic. A band/agency must not be allowed to release its albums if the composer does not approve of it. It would all come down to copyrights and getting sued by the owner of the original music sheets is the last thing the agency would never want on its reputations.

"Kagami Taiga faxed us this a few minutes ago. He didn't spare any details or excuses. We couldn't get in contact with Kagami. None of the emails were replied."

They have 24 hours to search for a replacement composer before their next album plan gets cancelled on the next day, and that would be bad news to a renowned band such as the Generation of Miracles.

His orbs glued on the contract that once sealed HEAVEN's contract with them. Akashi sighed.

Was he untrustworthy enough when he gave them his words?

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The next day,

"Ugh, I left my books back at home." Kagami growled in frustration after searching his bag and locker for the needed books for his next class.

"Taiga, I did remind you countless of times to check your bag."

"Yeah, yeah, you did, millions of times this morning." He swang his bag over his shoulder before eyeing the shorter bluenette that seemed to be lost in her own train of thoughts. He ruffled with her soft blue locks as his expression softened.

"What's wrong?" He asked as the bluenette looked at him. He knew the look on her face far too well. To a normal person, she's expressionless, but to Kagami, she's filled with different colors and expressions.

"Stop brooding over it. Everything will be alright." He ruffled her locks even more as he grinned. She let out a soft laugh. He smiled.

"That's better, now you stay here while I go back and get them. Don't go anywhere!" The red-haired teen quickly dashed off towards the campus' parking lot while Kuroko simply followed the car's movements until it disappeared from her sight. She sighed as she turned around, making her way towards the 4th block in the campus.

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Her orbs stared at the music sheet that lied on top of the black grand piano in one of the studio which is especially reserved for her use whenever she wanted to. The pencil that she held did not move an inch for the past 10 minutes.

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"No, it's alright. It's partly my fault as well. So please, do not apologize." A familiar hetero orbs widened the moment he casted his sight to her.

"I apologize"

"Please do not worry; my lips are sealed."

"...then I shall promise you that only I can sing your songs." The boy smiled.

"TETSUKI, WATCH OUT!"

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A pearl of tear fell. Her orbs widened when she felt trails of water fell down to her chin, she wiped her tears as she stared at her hands. Her orbs sadden. It was because of her carelessness that she has lost the one who she cherished more than her love towards music. It was because of her that Akashi suffered. All these while, she tried so hard to stay hidden from him. So hard that she can only watch him from afar.

Her phone beep; she quickly searched for her phone in her bag. A text message arrived from her dear friend, Kagami Taiga – "I finally found the books in my room, I'm on my way back to campus, where ya at?"

She gingerly replied to the message, and then she noticed her reflection against the phone screen. Her cheeks were wet from the tears that fell earlier. If Kagami was to see her like this, he would for sure worry. She left the studio, making her way towards the nearest washroom.

She stares at the mirror in front of her after washing her face. Her pale complexion has always been a reminder of her that sooner or later, her time will run out. She could feel the effects from the disease ever since a year ago. A disease that slowly drains her out, eventually she will die.

"Get a hold of yourself. As long as I have Kagami and my music, everything will be alright." She thought before giving her reflection a last glance as she exited the washroom.

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She walked back to the studio she was occupying earlier until she heard light footsteps heading towards her way. She shifted her gaze to the owner of the steps before her orbs widened. Akashi Seijuro, heading towards her.

"Akashi-kun..." She quickly avoided the gaze of her former fiancée who has lost all his memories of her.

"Ms. Kuroko." He walked faster despite carrying a guitar bag and another bag pack on his shoulder. He caught up on her.

"I'm sorry. I tried calling you but it wouldn't go through. I went to the apartment where you and Kagami brought me before, but I couldn't find you there either." He explained. Kuroko kept walking as she tried her best to ignore him.

"The agency has already received your fax on resigning from the contract." Akashi continued. She could feel her heart skipped a beat when she heard what he said.

"I see...we-well, that's how it is." She stuttered. She couldn't take a glance at him; she was scared of what may come. She has tried so hard to keep her distance from him so he wouldn't get hurt anymore.

'Calm down!'

"What do you mean, 'That's how it is.'? Was it something I did? Was it because I found out who you are?" He asked as he kept up with the bluenette without losing a single breath.

'Just keep calm!'

"If it's because of that, I have already gave you my word that I will never reveal who you are, so please tell me why did you do it?" He insisted. He's desperate to know why she's avoiding him. He felt so hurt and lonely ever since she avoided and cut all contact with the agency he was in. What more to say, she doesn't even take a single glance at him, instead she put all her attention to the ground as she kept walking.

"I—I realized that I shouldn't have accepted your agency's offer. It wouldn't have been possible from the beginning that your agency is not up to my level to have me compose for your band." She could not think of an excuse. Her inner self began to tremble.

'Yes, just like this.'

"I know you are not the type of person who thinks highly of themselves. Tell me why you did it?" He pressed on the subject more, cornering her even more.

"I told you, your band doesn't have the standard I wanted to sing my songs." She could hear her own voice shook.

'It's okay. I'm sure he will hate me after this and would leave me alone.'

"It's best if we don't work together, both you and your band wouldn't be able to reach the standard my songs have." she couldn't swallow the heavy lump in her throat. She felt suffocated for lying and pushing the one she loves away from her.

"Tetsuki!" He grabbed her wrist before pushing her against the wall, both of his arms are up against the wall, blocking her escape route. He could see how frightened she was as he bit his lower lip. He needed to know.

"STOP LYING! Tell me why? Why would you resign from the contract?"

'I can't...'

"It's written all over your face, you are not the type who would lie for her own benefit!" His hetero orbs looked at her. Her orbs widened, how long has it been since she last seen this look on him. He has always been stoic and well-reserved. He never showed any expression to anyone but her. His love for music was one of the few things she loves about him.

'I can't tell him...'

"You are an amateur singer who just debuted not too long ago; do you think you are worth it to have me spending my time composing for your band?"

'I must not tell him at all cost...'

He punched the wall behind her, he was clearly pissed. He can see right through her. "Tell me the real reason; I'm not buying any of this!"

Quickly, she slapped his hands away and escaped. Within the nick of time, he caught up on her.

"I have told you my reasons on why I resigned, so please stop chasing after me, you're attracting attentions and we're still in the campus!" She's desperate to reach the studio that seemed so far at this moment. She felt relieved the moment she spotted the studio door in sight as Akashi tried to reach out for her.

'Even if he is to hate me to the point he wouldn't even look at me.'

"Please, stop pestering me!" She quickly went into the studio but the red-head managed to prevent the door from closing.

"Is it that hard for you to trust me...Tetsuki...?" Flashes of hurt appeared in his hetero orbs. She looked away; she quickly took the chance and locked the door. She panted as she slid against the door. She could hear him trying to catch his breath outside the door.

'Hurry, please hurry and leave!'

"Tetsuki...do you... hate me now...?" His voice shook for the first time in his life. Never had he felt so desperate on reaching out for someone.

"Please open this door. Talk to me, I'll talk to you, too!"

She brought both of her hands to her ears, covering them, trying to muffle all of his voice. She begged desperately for him to leave.

"Please leave!" She shouted. Pearls of tears threatened to fall. "Just go away!"

'Hurry...if I'm with you...I'll just be...swept away again...and you'll get hurt...'

"Tetsuki, I want you to know that I want to sing your songs, no matter what! We have promised!"

Her breath hitched as her sapphire orbs widened.

"I'll be waiting for your answer, no matter what; I will not release the next album without you as our composer!" Akashi stared at the door, receiving no answer. His shoulders fell. He put his name card on the floor in front of the door, and then looked again at the door before walking away.

Behind the door, she cried.

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"...then I shall promise you, that only I can sing your songs"

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"...it's a promise!"

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And so, that's for chapter four; pretty short, yes? Either way, memories and promises of their childhood began to resurface. How will the two react once the truth be known to them? Will they be able to handle all the pains that will come? Follow/fav/review for next chapter of our favorite duo! Thank your for reading and please don't forget to drop a review.

Till next chapter ~