Akashi Seijūrō birthday countdown ★ J-1 Work in Progress with Vorpal Swords
I won't have time to draw his birthday illustration by tomorrow if I finish this one now, so I will finish it after his birthday. In the meantime, enjoy this wip!
A/N: Warnings of abuse mentions (per usual), as well as bullying and racism- this is the Jabberwock chapter after all.
Masterpost
"Are you really sure about that Jabberwock game?" You questioned softly, as you couldn't help but feel concern.
"Of course I am. Why are you so worried love?"
"Because their racist bullies! They're so tall and muscular, obviously, I am concerned about letting you play against them. Especially with the weight of the entirety of Japan's basketball players resting on your shoulders. They're already at NBA level, so doesn't it makes more sense to recruit the younger members of the Japanese national basketball team rather then some high schoolers with the potential for nationals?!" Your passionate, concerned rant made Akashi melt.
'She's so sweet and cute. When she looks like she's about to panic her eyes get so large I feel like I can see myself in them.'
"Whilst I understand your concerns perfectly my love, this is a fight I cannot walk away from." Akashi kissed you on the top of your head as you sighed.
There was no arguing in this, and you knew he wouldn't listen to you anyway.
With a wry smile, you looked up at him. "Just don't let them hurt you okay. "
"I won't. Don't worry, please."
You let out another sigh, and watched as he went for the practise game with Vorpal Swords.
All you could do was hope he'll be alright.
You could just feel the presence of his father lurking in the shadows. He might not be really there, but you could feel his words and expectations pressuring Akashi to be glorious, victorious and above everyone.
Urging him to go inside, and achieve victory on behalf of the entire nation.
This might actually be a match big enough his father would compliment him for winning.
With your own mother, you definitely knew what it was like to give it your all because you knew you'd be thrown a bone of affection if you did so, hope pounding in your chest because this might actually be enough to make them proud.
You feared for the painful disappointment if his father didn't do anything, or worse, the consequences of Akashi failing everyone.
You just wanted to keep him safe.
Sometimes you thought of suggesting he'd drain some of his father's money and to just run away together. Both of you were turning 18 soon enough- you could elope together and never look back.
It was an offer that tempted you ever so often, an offer you were still too afraid to make. Yet, every passing day, your fear seemed to melt bit by bit.
This wasn't an okay situation, neither his homelife or yours.
You needed to get out, and so did he.
But that was a convesation for the future, right now, all you could do was show him the support he so very much needed.
You were in the stands with the Uncrowned Generals from Rakuzan, as the teams were introduced.
'They're all so really tall compared to Akashi… Are he and Kuroko really going to hold it out against a team that has such a height advantage in comparison?'
You couldn't even sit down, it was as if every viber in your being was screaming at you to run into the court and break off the match.
Overprotective girlfriend mode being fully activated.
Reo put his hand on your shoulder and whispered in your ear, "It's okay y/n-chan. Relax, he won't be able to either when he sees you in this state."
His words and gentle pulling, led you down on the seat next to him.
Akashi spotted you sitting down, and felt relieved.
Of course, he could trust Reo to calm you down. 'Though I always pick the most dependable as my Vice Captain, after all,' was what he thought to himself as he turnt around to Midorima at his side.
"We got this." Akashi muttered to his old friend, who pushed up his glasses. "Naturally."
"You sure are talking cocky, for a bunch of monkeys!" Jason Silver's voice was a booming one, but the guy who was even taller then Murasakibara and at least as muscular as Nebuya could not intimidate Akashi.
"Everyone always calls me cocky, but I am simply absolute." Akashi corrected, as the referee prepared for the tip-off.
Zack huffed with distaste, and the rest of Jabberwock seemed as equally prepared to eat him and the Vorpal Swords alive.
At least, that was their intention, but it did not reflect reality.
Because no Jabberwock would go undefeated by the Vorpal Sword, not the Alice one, nor these ones.
"Prepare your diapers, you little whiney babies! Call the hospital too, because you shorties aren't making it out of this match in one piece!" Jason continued to brag, and Nash Gold Jr at his side had a mocking smile playing on his face.
As the ball was thrown into the air, he felt your eyes glued on him, and he smiled. Not with the cruelty of Nash Gold Jr, but genuinely and filled with warmth.
He always played better when you were watching him. How he improved even beyond his already amazing skillset, was beyond everyone, but perhaps there was no better motivator then love.
It made up for the lack of his father's presence, certainly.
As he sprinted across the court, filled with your love and the memory of his mom's, this was all he needed right now.
So as his 2nd persona disappeared and stitched itself together to his original one, he did not feel any worry for any potential effects it would have on his mental health.
He had you now, and you were exactly what he had always needed.
On the court and beyond.
(Are Reader-Chan and Akashi ever going to run away? Who knows... But me, LMAO)
🍓 was re-watching [ Kuroko no Basket: Last Game ] and she just wants everyone to know how much she loves Akashi.
Truthfully 🍓 has no idea how she started liking him because he isn't like her usual type of men. But she likes him and she likes him A LOT.
Maybe because he's so elegant. Like a prince , or Emperor. Maybe 🍓 will write a Royal AU fic for Akashi www.
Also! 🍓 has been reading a few soulmate fics as well as Omegaverse fics! She thinks Akashi would be an amazing Alpha. He would take really good care of his mate. Ahh!! I'm so jealous!!!