I packed away my books as the school bell rang. I picked up my bag and exited the classroom. I walked down the hallway to my usual spot where I would wait for the two. After sitting down on the wooden chair that was there, I opened my bag to take out a book to pass the time. There was three chairs and a table in front of me. I was sitting on the middle one because I knew ho wmuch they liked it when I sat in between them.
Like usual, the glass doors opened and the sound of people chatting came after them. There they were: a boy with black hair with a tint of green on the edge of it and a silver haired boy. They were my brother and his best friend. When the caught my figure, I waved to them. It was easy to spot me since I am the only girl with red hair in the school. They both waved back, making their way over to me.
"Onee-chan!" my brother called out.
I gave them both a warm smile as they sat next to me.
"Gon, how was your soccer practice?" I asked, handing him his lunch box.
He nodded, beamed and said, "I kicked a few goals!"
I patted his head softly, earning a warm smile from him.
"I'm starving!" Killua complained sinking in his seat.
I giggled and grabbed out my lunch box and an extra one.
Handing him the extra one, I asked him, "How was hockey, Killua?"
His face lit up when he received the lunch box.
"It was fine," he answered, eagerly opening the box and beginning to eat.
Gon was stuffing his face with my homemade lunch. I started to eat mine as well. When they both finished they closed their lunch boxes and gave them back to me. I had finished my lunch earlier than them since I didn't have much. We all stood up and pushed our chairs in.
"Thanks for the lunch, Onee-chan!" Gon thank nicely.
I pulled Gon into a tight hug. "I love you." I said.
He hugged me back and said, "Love you too."
Killua blushed and looked away from the display of affections. I pulled away and turned to Killua. I gave him a smile.
Looking at both of them simultaneously, I said, "Go spend the rest of lunch having fun."
Both boys nodded and ran off. 'They're so full of energy.' I thought putting everything back in my bag. I picked it up and headed to my locker.
"Electives Month is so busy." I said grabbing my books.
"Yeah." a familiar blond guy, Kurapika sighed next to me.
"You don't sound very interested." I said to him, who was also my best friend.
"Huh? No. I just can't grasp my mind over the fact that you chose chemistry, as an elective." He said teasingly.
"I like chemistry!" I spoke in a whiney tone. He just laughed.
"You still gonna watch Gon play tomorrow?" I asked, closing my locker.
Kurapika nodded. We started a slow walk to our next elective together.I was lost in thought until Kurapika nudged me.
"Look at the way Hisoka's staring at you." Kurapika whispered in a creeped out voice.
"Isn't he a senior?" I asked, guessing.
Kurapika nodded as we continued to walk.
Killua's POV
Gon and I raced to the basketball court.
"I made it!" Gon shouted as he stepped foot on the court.
I arrived just seconds after. He was already smirking at me.
"You have to buy me some candy after school!" Gon muttered.
I sighed and nodded. After shooting a few hoops, we decided to take a break.
"Gon." I suddenly called.
He finished stretching, turned to me and asked, "Yea?"
"Does your sister have a boyfriend?" I asked.
"Nope." he answered un-fazed by my question. "Tessa Nee-chan doesn't talk to any boys besides us and Kurapika." Gon added.
"How come?" I asked curiously.
"I don't know really. Whenever I ask the same thing, she always says she doesn't need a boyfriend. She says her priorities are taking care of me and Mito-San." Gon said.
'Shes only 2 years older than us, yet she acts so mature.' I thought. I picked up the ball and took advantage of Gon's ignorance. "Catch!" I yelled. The ball hurled towards him as he spun around and caught it just in time.
"Caught it!" he said, beginning the game.
Tessa's POV
I walked out of my cooking elective with Kurapika. Avoiding the crowds of people, we walked to my locker. Kurapika sighed opening his locker which was close to mine.
"I'm ashamed of myself." He spoke in a dull voice.
"You did better than me." I said closing my locker.
"Don't be foolish, my soup was horrific." Kurapika said.
I giggled and waited for him to close his locker. I have to admit that it was hard to see a boy so into cooking like him. We walked together until we reached the front entrance of the school.
"Well, I'll see you tomorrow." Kurapika said.
I pulled him into a hug. He hugged me back and we stayed like that for a few seconds. I pulled away and said "Cya later."
He nodded and we walked our separate ways. I walked home, taking my time. I saw Gon dragging Killua into a candy store across the street. I laughed quietly and continued to walk home.
When I arrived home I took my shoes off and walked inside. "I'm home!" I shouted. "Welcome home." Mito-San said. I ran into the kitchen. "Need a hand with dinner?" I offered. Mito smiled and nodded. "You can chop the carrots and potatoes." she said.
I nodded and got to work. As we were adding the final ingredients to the stew, the door slammed open and we heard a voice announcing, "I'm home!"
"Welcome home, Gon." Mito-San said.
Gon came running into the kitchen. "Can Killua stay over tonight?" he asked. At that moment, Killua walked into the kitchen slowly with his hands in his pockets.
While Gon was discussing the sleeping arrangements with Mito, I turned to Killua. He looked in awe at the food cooking and the one that was all done to be served. "Come." I said. I motioned for his bag. Once he gave it to me, we walked up stairs.
"Gon's gonna end up whining so let's just get you settled." I said, opening the door to Gon's room.
We walked inside and I pulled a spare mattress out from under Gon's bed. I stuck his bag next to the door. Then, I started to put a sheet and pillows on the mattress.
Killua's POV
We're in Gon's room. I could still hear Gon downstairs, making his whiney voice as he coaxed Mito-san into letting me stay. I glanced at the door. Then, back at Tessa. She was putting a sheet on the mattress. She's so nice to me that I liked being around her. I wish I had an older sister instead of brothers.
I couldn't help but stare at her. Her long red hair, tied up in a bun like always. The same buttoned up shirts and the knee length skirts. She looked the same as the first day I met her. The first time I came over. Gon invited me over when we were only 6.
"Killua." She said, snapping be back to reality. "Hm?" I responded. She walked up to me and patted my head softly.
"Gon should be up here any moment." she smiled. I nodded. Her sea blue eyes glanced at the door as we heard footsteps. "Speak of the devil." she muttered.
"Killua! Onee-Chan! Dinner's ready!" the black haired boy said standing at the door way. Tessa nodded. "Let's go eat!" I exclaimed. I ran downstairs with Gon.
Tessa's POV
Once we finished dinner, Gon stood up with his plate ready to put it in the sink. I quickly took the plate from his hands and said, "You have a guest over, go entertain yourselves." Gon nodded and motioned for Killua to follow him upstairs.
I picked up most of the dishes and put them in the sink. "You and Gon do the dishes every night." Mito-San said. "We need to do our share of work around the house… We can't let you do everything." I said, turning on the tap.
"Why don't you take a break." Mito-San said, taking the dish I was holding out of my hand. "But-" I was interrupted by Mito-San, "You're a teenager! You should spend your Friday nights out with friends."
"Friends? The only friend I need is Kurapika. Anyone else would distract me from taking care of Gon." I said, wiping my hands. "A boyfriend?" Mito-San asked.
I blushed and replied, "I have no use for a boyfriend!" Mito-San laughed. "You and Gon are the only people I need." I continued."I know you care for Gon. But you need to live a little." I could sense the concern in her voice.
"But, you and I are the only family Gon has." I said rather sadly. Mito-San put her hands on my shoulders. "We're not going anywhere anytime soon. Go call Kurapika and meet him somewhere." She suggested.
"Okay." I said, defeated. "But if he thinks it's a date!" I said pointing at Mito-San. "You're going to do what exactly?" Mito-San asked teasingly.
"He just... Better not!" I said picking up my phone. I walked upstairs past Gon's room. I stopped when I overheard their conversation.
"I wish my family was like yours." Killua sighed. "Huh?" Gon said. "Mito is so much better than my mother. I have to practically beg her everyday to let me go to school!" Killua whined. I chuckled quietly.
"Your family couldn't be that bad, right?" Gon said. "Plus, you have Tessa. She's better than all my brothers combined!" Killua said. I smiled at their conversation so far.
"She's so nice, she doesn't push me to do stuff that I don't wanna…and she's pretty." Killua continued. "I guess I'm lucky, for having Mito-San and a pretty sister." Gon said half confused.
'Pretty?' I thought to myself. I smiled feeling more confident than ever and went into my room. Lying on the bed, I checked my contacts on my phone.
Gon
Killua
Kurapika
Home
I sighed, knowing that I must be the only girl in the world with such a short contact lists. Well, it was not like I need to add more than that. After choosing Kurapika, I called him.
After a few seconds of ringing, "Hello?" came a voice. "Kurapika. Wanna go somewhere tonight?" I asked. "You don't mean..." he said. I cut him off with a laugh and replied, "You wish. We're going just as friends."
"Sure, where?" he asked. "How about that pizza place near your house?" I suggested. He accepted. We both said Goodbyes, I got off my bed and put on some casual clothes.
