Hello I am back! Good news I am working on re-writing the chapters. Mostly its because I didn't give much time for Rosalia and Tsuna to get to know each other. Also I read it over and was like I need to start over on this. This chapter is done differently and the next chapter will be up possibly tonight or tomorrow! Reborn will appear in chapter 6 its going to be epic! I will do my best to update all the chapters again!
Enjoy!
Lilly2011
Chapter 1: From this day on, your my dog!
I always assume dying is like sleeping. You just close your eyes then die. I didn't expect the pain to be this unbearable. I smile at him despite the blood dripping down my chin. I did my best to contain the flames, just five more minutes. That's all I need I open my mouth and spoke the three words I have been carrying with me for a whole year. I felt hot tears rolling down my cheek as the flames devour me from the inside out.
"ROSALIA!"
This morning the sun is shining brightly over the country of Italy. Making me detest it even more than usual. I stare out to the road, watching as the world turn into a blur. I place my head against the window enjoying the cool touch.
"Lady, you must be excited to meet one of the candidates of Vongola." Lizzie smile at me.
"Please, spare me your sparkly morning person act." I grumble.
"Always so mean." She whine.
I turn my gaze towards her deep blue eyes. Lizzie insisted on seeing me off in her uniform. I prefer she saw me as her friend, not as her boss. Not to mention it's going to be awkward at the airport, Lizzie walking around in her maid uniform.
"When are you going to start calling me by my name?" I ask her.
Immediately Lizzie's cheeks went red resembling a tomato. For some unknown reason she gets embarrassed about calling out my name. It's always fun teasing her about it. I took a sip of my ice tea, doing my best to call my nerves.
The Vongola family has always been the Tiempos family rival in everything. Tiempo Tredicesimo the current boss of the Tiempo family is negotiating a treaty with the Vongola family. But since the accident from last month Vongola Nono has refuse to meet.
I mess with the ring on my index finger. The back of the ring is smooth, the front of the ring is rough as it carves into a rose with a tiny ruby on the center of the petals.
Last night I didn't get much sleep as I argue with myself about taking it with me to Japan or leaving it to Lizzie but since the day the former boss pointed me as the Seventh King. The ring has never left my side. The loud sound of airplanes descending down into the ground, broke me out of my thoughts.
"Lizzie, do you truly think my fate can be change?" I ask for the hundredth time today.
Since as a child I have always been told about my fate. No matter how much I have fought against the nightmares that have follow me since the day I lost my mother. The scent of burning flesh is still clear in my mind as if the whole thing had just happened yesterday. My stomach turn into knots making me nauseous, thank goodness I didn't eat breakfast.
I pull down my sleeve to see the silver bracelet on my wrist. It had been given to me on the day my mother met her fate. The look of pure fear in her eyes. The way her whole body turn into nothing, almost as if she never existed in this world.
Before I knew it Lizzie hug me tight nuzzling her head into my shoulder. Her whole body shook as she cried. I place down my ice tea then gently hug her back. I bit my lip hard holding in the tears and the fear.
"You'll come back to me." She barely whisper. "You'll return in Spring to all of us. I bet you'll get sick of Japanese food real soon. When you get back I'll make you all of your favorite dishes."
I tighten my grip on her, I held on to her. I have to come back to her, to everyone in the family. I want to eat more Italian food and see my siblings more. For, now I want to see the last candidate in the list to heir the Vongola family. I want to live a normal life as a normal person. I want to be out in the light, away from the mafia.
I felt the car roll to a stop, the brakes squeaking in protest. We held on to each other for what seem to be years. Lizzie has been my best friend for such a long time that we don't need words to communicate to each other. She's just as scared as I am about the outcome of this trip. I gently push away from her to see her face messy with tears and snot.
"I picture you saying goodbye with a smile, not with a messy face." I took out my handkerchief from the pocket of my jacket then handed it to her.
"Sorry to disappoint." She cried as she took it.
"You never disappoint me Lizzie in fact you're one of the few people I can tell that truly loves me." I admitted with a small smile.
My words created another waterfall as more tears pour down her cheeks. I give her another hug ignoring my soak shoulder. The sound of the driver clearing her throat reminded me of the time limit we have. I slowly pull away from her. I took the handkerchief from her trembling hands. I wipe away her tears, cleaning up her face a bit.
"You have to come back Rosie, promise me you will." She took hold of my hand and look at me dead in the eye.
"I promise I'll come back." Please don't let this be a lie.
She quickly pull her hands back and undid her two pigtails. I copy her actions and undid my own two half pigtails. She hold out the blue ribbons I bought for her birthday. I held out the two red ribbons she gave me for my birthday. Slowly we each took the others ribbons.
"Now you'll have a piece of me with you in Japan." She smile at me.
This is the departure I want to have with my best friend. I return the smile before stepping out of the car. I tighten my grip on the ribbons. I look up the sky in a few minutes I will be flying over to Japan.
"Tsunayoshi Sawada," I spoke the name out loud. "I hope you're prepared to live with me for a whole year."
First thing on my agenda once I arrive on Japan. It's to sneak into a boy's room in the middle of the night, might not be such a great idea. I open the window to the bedroom of Tsunayoshi. According to Onii-chan he is to become Vongola Decimo.
I slip into his room doing my best to stay quiet. I look down at the silver bracelet on my left wrist. I watch as the moonlight reflected on it. I turn my head to see Tsunayoshi sleeping face. His spiky brown hair, reminds of a porcupine.
I let out a sigh, feeling the day's events catching up to me. I stretch out both of my arms and started to get ready for bed. I took off my skirt and boots. I undid my half pigtails, running my fingers through my hair. Lizzie threaten me if I didn't take care of my hair she would make my life hell.
I place them in the pocket of my skirt. I climb over to Tsunayoshi and lay down next to the wall. I froze when I felt him move as he turned over to face me. This is the future Vongola Decimo. Yet, he is still a child. I closed my eyes finally letting sleep take over.
I woke up to the sound of screaming. I glance up to see Tsunayoshi pointing at me with flush cheeks. I snuggle closer to my pillow, trying to catch some more sleep. Unfortunately Tsunayoshi didn't agree with me.
"Oi, d-don't go back to sleep." He stuttered.
I open one eye with a raised eyebrow.
"Why are you in my bed? Plus who are you?" I pull the blanket over my head, completely ignoring him.
"Hey, wake up!" He tried to pull the blanket off of me.
I tighten my grip on it, refusing to let go. Tsunayoshi must have realized it as well and give up on the idea. He let out a long sigh.
I heard him leave his room. I sneak a peek to see a messy room. I got up from the bed and stretch out my arms. If I remember correctly Onii-chan signed me up for school, per my request.
I heard the door open to reveal a blushing Tsunayoshi.
"Why are you wearing just a shirt?" He asked me in a squeak.
I look down to see my white button shirt. I lift it up a bit, to make sure I'm wearing panties. Tsunayoshi's red cheeks turn a whole different red.
"This is what I wear to bed." I answered simply.
I rub my eyes sleepily. It has been a long time, since I slept peacefully. Usually mornings were fill with explosions and screams. The main cause of it all was my siblings.
"Tsuna it's almost time for school." A lady announce as she barged into Tsunayoshi's room. She caught sight of me; her wide brown eyes blink once before her lips broke into a smile.
"You must be Rosalia Tiempo, the transfer student my husband called about." She pulled me into her arms and gave me a tight hug. I never like people touching me but I bit back any urges to pull away. She pushed me away to arms length. "I'm Nana Sawada and this is my son, Tsunayoshi Sawada."
I turned my head towards the confused boy. He must have not heard of my stay here.
"It's nice to meet you Mrs. Sawada." I said as I turn my attention back to her.
"Oh, please call me Mama." She smiled.
Well, this is a first. I nodded my head while thinking up of a way to get out of calling her mama. Surprisingly, she hasn't said anything about my appearances. Then, the issue of my pajamas has been solved.
"Wait a minute, you know her?" Tsunayoshi question his mother.
"Of course, she is here on a part of a program your father signed us up for. Rosalia is here as a Transfer student, from Italy. She will be staying with us for a year." Nana explained in a merry tone.
My siblings taught up the idea of the program. It is a perfect idea, since I don't have to come up with a dumb excuse on the spot for my sudden disappearance after a year passes by.
"How come, I never heard of this?" Nana's son whined.
I'm starting to re-think all of my opinions on the Vongola family. Vongola Nono is someone I meant once at a party. The way he stood with his shoulders back ooze of authorization. His sharp gaze my shivers go down your spine. No wonder he got Squeaky toy to be his subordinate.
I turn my gaze towards Tsunayoshi I shouldn't be too harsh on the boy but what a disappointment. I ignore the rest of the conversation as Nana went on to tell his son, she did tell him but he was too busy playing a video game.
I put on my black skirt, sliding it on. I button the side of it then grab my two thigh high socks. I place one foot on the bed putting on my socks then switch to put the other one on. I look down to see I'm all set for school. I felt accomplish and proud of my work. Lizzie had laugh straight at my face, when I ordered the triplets to stay put in Halo Mansion. I flashed a smug grin, this is too easy.
Tsunayoshi and his mother give me one look over before bursting into laughter. My grin turn into a frown, I did it the way the maids taught me.
"Rosa-chan," Nana giggled. "You didn't button your shirt right and you have to tuck in the collar of your shirt."
She started to make her way over to me. I stiffen up I can barely stand the triples, my maids touching me. The ring of the doorbell made Nana stop and turn to the door.
"I wonder who that could be." She mumbled to herself.
I let out a sigh of relief as she exited the room to get the door. I look over to Tsuna to see him getting his uniform ready. I walk over to him determine to make him take role of my guard dog. Lizzie came up with the name, I prefer caretaker.
I tug his sleeve, he turn his head and immediately back away at a rapid speed. I'll give him a point for being fast on his feet. I took out my scroll, better known as my bucket list. I un-roll it showing off the long list of things I wish to accomplish.
"Tsunayoshi, your father said you will be the one to take care of me during my visit. You must also help me complete my bucket list." He gave a girly shriek, cute. "In other words you're on Rosalia duty."
I raise both of my hands up. "Now please, dress me accordingly."
His wide caramel eyes stare at me as if I were a loony. I glare at him in annoyance.
"You're serious?"
"Obviously," I stated in a matter of fact.
He let out a sigh and started to undo the buttons of my shirt with flush cheeks. His eyes widen at something when my shirt slightly parted. I tilted my head to the side confused.
"You're not wearing a bra." He said in a soft tone.
"I don't know how to put it on and it's a pain." I grumble.
"You have to wear one." He argued as he stares at the floor finding it interesting.
But it's a pain to put on. I keep tangling it in my arms and head. I tried putting it on as a shirt and it took forever for the triplets to untangle it from my hair.
"Fine," I huffed in annoyance. "Put it on me."
Tsunayoshi amaze me once more as he began to rant on about the wrongs of a boy dressing up a girl. I stop listening, not caring enough to listen to the rest of it. I knelt down and took out my bag from under his bed. I pick out a pink bra, than handed it to the stammering Tsunayoshi.
I slip off my shirt and turn my back to the Vongola heir. "Hurry up or we'll be late to school."
I think he finally caught on about the seriousness of his job as a guard dog. He wraps the bra around me, clumsily slipping on my breasts in it. I slide in my arms, giggling at the ticklish sensation. I put on my white button shirt.
"It doesn't feel uncomfortable." I admitted as I turn around.
Tsunayoshi refused to make eye contact with me. What a weird boy then, again, I have large red eyes and long pink hair. Without a complaint he started to button my shirt.
"Look, when we get to school pretend not to know me." He said, as he finished buttoning my shirt.
Could he be one of those characters, I watch in Lizzie's animes. I watch all sorts of her shows to get an idea of how school is. Apparently there is a lot of rivalry among the popular people and the un-popular people. Could Tsunayoshi be some kind of popularity king?
Tsunayoshi grab his uniform and headed for the bathroom. I grab the blue ribbon from my bag then put my hair up in my usual half pig tails. I went downstairs to be greeted by the smell of French toast.
My stomach responded in a growl. I sat myself down on the table. Nana hums as she cooks, placing plates stack with French toast on the table. I took one of the plates than stare at the food. Doesn't French toast, usually have sugar powder and its drowning in syrup.
Tsunayoshi runs down the stairs. His caramel eyes showed relief to see me. I tilted my head to the side, not getting it. He grabs my wrist and pulls me to my feet.
"Mom, were going. I'll see you later." He called over his shoulder as he drags me out of the house.
"Bye Tsuna, Rosa-chan, have a nice day." She yelled before Tsunayoshi close the door behind us.
"Tsunayoshi, I haven't eaten breakfast yet." I informed him with an annoy tone.
He kept running never letting go of my wrist. I finally grab hold of a telephone pole for dear life. He trip on his feet, landing on his face. I look down to see he didn't let go of me.
"Oi, Rosalia were going to be late to class. If were late Hibari-san is going to bite us to death." Tsunayoshi said between breaths.
My eyes widen at the sound of a strong opponent. Onii-chan did say I could not use my powers but nothing about fights. My stomach growl once more reminding me of the dire situation I'm in. No breakfast, means no school. I'll go to class, once I have eaten my French toast.
"Tsunayoshi, let's go back I'm hungry."
"We can't go back; the school is expecting you today. Look, I'll buy you some snacks from a convenience store." At his words, I let go of the telephone pole.
"I want sushi."
His caramel eyes, give me a look as if I were insane. The triplets would have said something along the lines of 'yes ma'am.'
"It's too early to be eating sushi." Tsunayoshi argued.
I miss the triplets and it has been only a day. I took out my bucket list and skim through it. Until I found one the thing I want to accomplish. I shove it on Tsunayoshi's face.
#303 I want to eat sushi under a cherry blossom.
I've seen in animes were they all go for a picnic to watch the cherry blossoms. I have never seen a real cherry blossom in my life. I have tried sushi but eating it while watching the cherry blossoms must make the food taste heavenly.
"Rosalia-san we're starting winter but once spring comes I'll definitely take you." Tsunayoshi smiled at me.
I took the list from him; I search for something else to do. My bucket list has five hundred things I want to do but just in case I'll add more to it. I want to do as much as I can to enjoy a normal life.
#98 I want to appear in a play with my classmates.
I flip over the list and pointed it out to him. Lizzie is the one who come up with this one. I never been interested in plays but just this once I want to be in one. Tsunayoshi stare at my list for a while.
"I think we can accomplish this one. The drama club in my school is having its usual play for open house. They did 'Alice in Wonderland' last year." He handed me back my list.
I put it away in the pocket of my skirt.
"Good then let's race back to your house, eat our breakfast, then race back to school." I nodded at him and turn to only take one step.
Tsunayoshi grab my wrist again and began to drag me to his school. "I already told you I'll buy you some snacks from the convenience store."
"Yes but you also said it's not sushi." I reminded him with a frown.
He let out a sigh as he continued to drag me to school the whole way. At some point I give up the idea of eating breakfast. I'll just make Tsunayoshi wake me up early enough to eat breakfast and make it to school on time. My mornings could not go without breakfast. My stomach would growl throughout the day.
We stop in front of the school gates. Right away, I felt the killing instinct of a hunter. I look up to be met with the eyes of a Hunter. I can see from underneath his jacket, his holding two tonfas. This boy must really love working out. The hand that's holding my wrist began to tremble. I quickly notice Tsunayoshi has gone pale.
"It is against school rules to be tardy." The Hunter amused.
If possible Tsunayoshi went paler.
"I'm the new transfer student Rosalia Tiempo." I informed since Tsunayoshi is in no shape to even speak. Poor boy, his traumatize.
"Then let me bite you to death as I reminder to never be late." The Hunter raised his tonfas in a read stance.
That was enough to break Tsunayoshi out from his shock.
"W-wait Hibari-san I'm sorry for getting here late but Rosalia just transfer here. She's still doesn't know her way around town." Tsunayoshi explained in a trembling tone.
Hibari glare at us, it made Tsunayoshi let out a shriek taking a couple steps back, tripping over his own feet. Another minus point for Vongola, I'm starting to consider if I did the right choice to spend my year here.
"I'm supposed to go to the office to finish some paperwork." I pull Tsunayoshi to his feet, completely ignoring the death glare from the hunter. "Have a nice day, Hunter-san."
I intended to walk around him to get to the school but Hunter isn't letting us go that easily. He held out a tonfa blocking our path. At the same time my stomach growl, once more. I let go of Tsunayoshi and went around the tonfa.
"Tsunayoshi, I'm leaving him up to you." I saluted him.
He opens his mouth to protest but was stop by Hibari. Wow, Tsunayoshi must be friends with him. This must be what they mean by friendly wrestling. I wonder if one day I'll be able to friendly wrestle with Lizzie.
After signing up some paperwork and getting my class schedule. I stood in front of the classroom of my homeroom. I took a deep breath, trying to think up a cool way of introducing myself. In many of the animes I watched the character always does a flashy introduction.
I can't think of anything and I'm getting sleepy from thinking. Not to mention, hungry. This is all Tsunayoshi's fault for not waking me up earlier. I could have French toast with powder sugar, dripping with syrup.
I open the door of the classroom. I felt every single pair of eyes on me. The teacher stops writing on the chalkboard and turns to give me a scowl. I'm being label as a bad child. I didn't even get to have a friendly wrestling with anyone.
"Young lady, do you realize what time school starts?" Sensei asked me.
I open my mouth to answer but he caught me off.
"At eight on the dot," He kept scowling.
I stare back blankly.
Is it almost lunch time? I want to eat a meatball sandwich like Sally, my chef makes. The way I take a bite of the sandwich and the marinara sauce drips staining my shirts. The triplets always throw a fit about my clothes. It was worth it though; meatballs are the eye of my apple. I hadn't realized the teacher had stop talking.
"Forgive me Sensei; I'm the transfer student from Italy. I'm Rosalia Tiempo; it's very nice to meet you." I introduce myself with a small wave.
The entire class interrupted in whispers. As for the teacher I could see a vein popping. Someone clearly did not wake up in the good side of the bed.
"Miss Tiempo I expect you to be on time for my class."
He is such a nice teacher, worrying about his students. The man might be an angel in disguise. Lizzie was wrong teachers aren't evil. I'm still not one hundred percent sure about homework being evil.
"Miss Tiempo, please take your seat." Sensei ordered as he pinches his nose.
I sat down on the only empty desk at the middle of the classroom. I tried not to stare too much at the boy next to me. Tsunayoshi give me a glare before turning his attention to the board. I guess I didn't make a cool introduction like I had hope.
I dump all of my books and notebooks on my desk. Lizzie never did specify what I needed for class. I sent out the triplets to buy me everything for school. The class once more turned to stare at me. This is getting ridiculous. They're being awfully mean to sensei by ignoring him.
"Miss Tiempo," Sensei called out to me. "What are you doing?"
Isn't it obvious?
"I'm getting my stuff out." I responded in a simple tone.
I watch as one of the pencils roll off my desk and fell to the floor. I wonder if I'm going to need it.
"You don't have to take out all of your things. You just need your math book, a notebook and a pencil." Sensei practically growl.
I let out a sigh and pick up the pencil from the floor. I look through my books, searching for the math one. All of these books seem the same to me. I frown as I realize I'm not sure what a math book looks like.
"Which one is the math book?" I finally asked, slightly annoy.
The chalk Sensei is holding broke in half. He must work out just like Hibari. He bangs his head on the board then turns to me.
"Young lady, could you be any dumber?"
The entire class once more broke into whispers. The girls turn to me with a smug grin and giggle, once they notice I'm staring at them. This is not what I had hope in coming to school. I don't remember characters in the animes doing actual school work.
I'm starting to get a headache from skipping out breakfast. Plus I used up all of my energy by being drag here. My stomach growl echoing my misery, I rub my belly in sympathy.
"What's wrong with her?"
"Wow, I never thought there be an actual person dumber then Dame-Tsuna."
"Do you think she even has a brain?"
All around me, my classmates whispered to one another, while Sensei glares at me. I place my head on top of my books. Whatever, I'm taking a nap; hopefully I'll wake up to lunch time.
"Rosalia, don't go to sleep." Tsunayoshi whispered gently to me.
I open one eye, to see his worry caramel eyes. I can see the difference now, of mornings without breakfast. There bad mornings, your brain stops working.
At the sight of my guard dog, I remember something. I had forgotten completely all about it. I sat up and pointed my index finger at Tsunayoshi.
"You're a stupid dog; did you forget you're on Rosalia duty?" I asked.
The class turns to Tsunayoshi with eyes full of curiosity. As for my guard dog, his cheeks went red, not liking the attention one bit. I ignore the questioning stares focusing on Tsunayoshi.
"Oi Dame-Tsuna, you know this girl?" One of his classmates asked him.
I let out yawn bored by the whole thing. School is indeed boring; Lizzie gets a point on that. I place my head down, closing my eyes.
"Rosalia stay awake." Tsunayoshi shrieked.
I open my eyes to glare at him.
"I told you, we should have gone back for breakfast. I'm too hungry to deal with school." I said in a matter of fact.
I bit my tongue hard as a struck of pain went through my chest. Damn it, I forgot completely about taking my shot this morning. I stop myself from clutching my chest. I took a deep breath, pushing the pain to the back of my mind.
"So you do know her?" Another classmate asked.
Tsunayoshi look down at the ground. Oh, that's right he asked me not to talk to him. But a dog doesn't order around his master.
"That's right, we met this morning. I just arrive to Japan last night. My family knows Tsunayoshi's very well." I finally answered as I yawn.
"What do you mean your family knows mine well?" Tsunayoshi spoke for the first time since I enter the classroom.
Doesn't he know about his heritage? The Vongola Family is famous in the underworld. It is said to be one of the most powerful mafia family. I still don't get why Onii-chan refuses to ally our family with the Vongola.
Sensei clears his throat getting everyone's attention. I straighten myself out but my eyelids kept drooping.
"Sawada, you're in charge of Miss Tiempo." Sensei pointed a chalk at Tsunayoshi.
Another problem solved. Now I can enjoy the rest of my school day, by taking a nap, waking up for lunch, then returning to my much needed slumber. I closed my eyes with a content sigh.
"That doesn't mean you can sleep Tiempo." Sensei hit my head with a book.
I sat up, placing a hand on my head. I take back what I said teachers are evil. Lizzie was right about school but what other things do normal fourteen year olds do?
I put away all of my stuff after Tsunayoshi point out the math book to me. I left out a notebook and a pencil. I watch as Sensei wrote down formulas for a quiz he will give out at the end of the class.
I stare at the board completely lost as Sensei kept teaching. He is speaking in a different language. I turn my gaze to Tsunayoshi to my surprise he had gone to sleep. The whole time he kept telling me to stay awake, so he could sleep.
I threw an eraser at him. I quickly turn back to the blackboard as caramel eyes flutter open. I smile a bit, serves him right for waking me up.
For the rest of the class I fought to stay awake but Sensei's voice kept lulling me to sleep. Each time I close my eyes for a bit Tsunayoshi would nag at me to stay wake. The bell rang for lunch time.
At long last I will get to eat. I turn to Tsunayoshi with sparkles in my eyes. I wonder if they have meatball sandwiches here. No much better, chicken parmesan or lasagna. My mouth is watering just at the thought. I got up from my desk and grab Tsunayoshi's arm.
"I want meatball sandwich or if possible lasagna."
He stares at me with a guilty look.
"Rosalia, they don't sale that here." He said with a guilty smile.
I fell to my knees in despair. No, meatball sandwich or lasagna, this is a nightmare. How would I live in this country? I never thought of the possibility of eating any other kind of food other then Italian. My eyes get teary as I realize another thing. I have to eat with chopsticks.
"Dame-Tsuna made her cry."
"I never thought he could make a girl cry."
I felt all sort of killing instincts coming from behind me. Tsunayoshi went pale as he stared at them.
"Look there is other great foods you can eat." He quickly said.
"Really?" I look up at him with hope in my eyes.
"Yes really, we can go to the cafeteria and you can check the menu." He smiled at me.
I stood up from the ground and caught site of a girl a couple of rows behind me. From the angle I'm standing I can see her bento. I bit my bottom lip as my stomach growl. I automatically let go of Tsuna and walk towards the girl.
I stop next to her desk, I ignored the fact she turn to me. Her bento looks delicious and smells appetizing.
"Can we help you?" The girl sitting next to her asked.
I kept starting at the girl with golden brown hair. Her bright honey eyes stare at me back with a kind look. This girl is giving off the vibe of being a complete air head. Onii-chan called me an air head a couple of times. Except on mornings, I'm known as the demon.
The honey eye girl smile at me and held out her chopsticks. She must have heard the saying, sharing is caring. I took a bite of her food.
"How does it taste?" She asked me in a sweet tone.
I look down to the ground feeling timid all of a sudden.
"Delicious."I answered.
I'm positive I can see all sorts of pink sparkles raiding off from her.
"I'm Kyoko and this is my friend Hana."
I turn to her friend and the first thing I thought, is her friend is gloomy looking. Opposites do attract each other.
"I'm Rosalia Tiempo, please call me Rosa."
She held out her chopsticks, giving me another bite of her food. She will make a good wife someday.
"You mind as well sat down." Hana pointed to an empty desk next to her.
I sat down next to them, feeling lost. I can't remember of any of the subjects Lizzie recommended to talk to teenage girls about.
"So Rosalia where are you from?" Kyoko asked me.
"I'm from Italy." I answered.
"How come you acted all weird this morning?" Hana asked.
I turn my eyes towards her. I thought about it long and hard. I had several private tutors throughout my life. They would usually last a week, since they kept stepping into the line of fire. After a while Onee-chan said to give up on the idea.
"I have never gone to school before. I usually never step out of Halo Mansion, since I'm constantly bedridden." I answered half truthfully.
I can't be honest about the whole truth. Onii-chan won't hesitate to drag me back to Halo Mansion. A chill went down my spine. One year to do as I wish, then once it's over I must return to the mansion.
"Rosa-chan, do you like school so far?" Kyoko asked me, brightening up the atmosphere instantly with one of her smiles.
"It's boring and evil." I answered instantly.
Kyoko started to talk about a project for art. I let my eyes wonder around the classroom. They landed on Tsunayoshi, his caramel eyes seem down. I took another bite of Kyoko's bento, while trying to figure out what's wrong with him.
"Hi, there cutie,"
I felt an arm go around my shoulders pulling me to a chest. I turn my head to see black eyes. Out of pure instinct I elbow him, hard in the ribs. He pulls away with a yelp.
I stood up glaring at him.
"Do not touch me, you stupid mongrel." I said calmly.
"Rosa-chan is rude to elbow people." Kyoko scowled me.
"I don't like being touch." I admitted.
"What about Sawada?" Hana pointed at my dog.
Geez, he is looking more like a puppy with his downcast ears. He is imitating the puppy look at full force. I can hear him whimpering from this distance.
"He is my guard dog." I said in a simple tone.
The class looks between me and Tsunayoshi with a shock look. I guess this is the first time I said it out loud. Tsunayoshi's cheeks go red.
I walk over to him and grab him by his tie. I turn to my classmates before exiting the classroom.
"I don't like hearing you call him Dame-Tsuna. If you call him with that nickname I won't hesitate to break every bone in your body." I close the door behind me, feeling accomplish.
Tsunayoshi however, felt the opposite about the whole thing.
"Rosalia don't go threatening people." He said as I drag him along with me.
"You're my guard dog and I am your master. I refuse to have people calling you Dame-Tsuna." I turn at a corner following the sweet scent of food.
"I never agree on being your guard dog." He argued.
"You should have told your papa about it then."
He let a long sigh. "Would you at least answer my earlier question?"
I stop at the doorway of heaven. The cafeteria looks nothing like I had hope. It's white the walls, chairs, and tables. I groan in disappointment. School has an evil look, another point for Lizzie. I follow some students to the line for trays of food.
"My Onii-chan and Onee-chan have work closely with your papa occasionally." I answered truthfully.
Sure, my siblings have help out his papa after trying to kill him first. It usually ends up with a third party stepping into play. Out of pure annoyance they would agree on truces. One time Iemitsu almost bled to death, courtesy of Spade. My older sister doesn't know the limits of her strength.
"Your family digs for oil." He said confused.
Wow, he could not come up with a better job. There are thousands of jobs that require you to work overseas. And Iemitsu went with the dumbest one in the book. I will punch him for this.
"No we hire the people to dig for the oil. My Onii-chan and Onee-chan are your papa bosses." I rather step into a line of fire then agree with his father's sorry of an excuse lie.
"Um, Rosalia do you still want to try out for the play this year. I overheard some of the members of the Drama club talking about holding auditions after school." He said with a gentle smile.
At the sight of his smile I felt at ease. I hadn't realized I was tense. I never want to see him stop smiling.
"I have never gone to an audition." I lean against the wall since the line is moving at turtle speed.
"Rosa, are you really okay with coming to school?" He asked me with a serious look in his eyes, it quickly disappear as I stare back."I mean, I heard you tell Kyoko-chan about being sick and how you never come to school before. I just want you to know don't have to push yourself too hard."
I'm not sure how to respond to that. I usually keep it all in; there is nothing I can do about it. Whether I admit to myself and to him the reality of the situation, nothing will change. A year is all I get.
"Then, you better do a fantastic job as my guard dog." I said with a blank stare.
After lunch time ended I took a nap, ignoring my nagging dog. Sensei look too stress out to deal with me. The final bell rang waking me up from my nap. I stretch my arms over my head.
I'm finally accomplishing one of the things in my bucket list. School might be evil and boring but it has its good sides as well. At first it seems bad, than it gets better as you meet people. I turn my head towards the clock seeing the time.
"Let's go stupid dog I want to audition for a play." I grab my book bag and leave some of my stuff on the desk.
I'm positive it will be here tomorrow. Tsunayoshi disagrees with me and grabs my stuff before following me out the door.
Tsunayoshi began to nag at me about the way I acted in school. I pretended to listen by nodding my head at him. We pass by a couple of students on their way to have some fun. One student in particular caught my attention. Jet black hair, warm brown eyes, not to mention the ring on his thumb. The crest of a mafia family. Now why in the world is the Petrillo family here?