This is my fourth story.

My character Tamiko replaces Tsuna in my weird mind.

Basically a friend of mine asked me how I could make a guy like Xanxus fall in love with a girl like Tamiko.

My response: "One step at a time."

I hope enjoy.

'If you ever feel alone you can come to me.'

Xanxus ignored those words at first but now they were stuck in his head. Levi was annoying him, Squalo was annoying him, EVERYONE was annoying him. Every single one of those scum. And she lived alone with no-one to annoy her. If she really meant what she said he could just go to her house where it was quiet. He just had to slip away quietly and unseen.

Tamiko awkwardly turned the keys in the lock and open the door. What a busy day. School, math test, gymnastic training, scowls from Reborn, a fight between Mukuro and Hibari (again) and the weekly shopping. She was ready to fall onto her bed or her couch and just sleep for the rest of the day. Awkwardly kicking off her shoes she stepped into her slippers.

She slendered towards the living room dragging her feet across the floor. She was really looking forward to a lovely shower. And a warm drink. And her bed. Her ears suddenly picked up a voice. A news report? Did she leave the TV on? No she didn't even watch TV before she left the house this morning. And Reborn doesn't watch TV. Maybe it was Gokudera, he always found a way into her house. Or maybe it was Enma. Or Dino. Many possible names popped up in her head until she pocked her head into the living room.

"Eeeeeehh! XANXUS?!" Tamiko looked at the intruder.

Xanxus was sitting on HER couch in HER living room entertaining HER cat wearing casual clothes and watching TV in HER house. His crimson eyes glared at the blond girl who stood in the doorway of the living room in her school uniform, school bag around her shoulder and her hands full his plastic bags.

"What are you doing here?"

"Those pieces of trash were annoying me."

He didn't even look at her, his eyes lazily fixated on the TV screen. Lizzy was snuggling on his lap purring like a car motor that was on idle. Rolling her eyes and smiling to herself, Tamiko walked through the living room into the kitchen and slummed the plastics bag on the counter with a heavy thud. She sighed and eyed her shopping. Within five minutes she had placed all the food into the cupboards and selves and was now preparing to cook a small meal for two. Knowing Xanxus, he will return to the Varia hideout late in the evening and she knew from Lussuria that he could get really cranky when he was hungry. Aside from the minced meat fizzling in the pan and the spaghetti boiling in a pot of water she also made some green tea. If he was here she might as well make some Italian food. She poured the tea into a mug and walked into the living room. Xanxus was still watching TV but this time he was watching something about lions. Tamiko gently pressed the warm mug against his head. His eyes ripped themselves from the TV and he looked at the mug.

"Here, some green tea." She smiled.

Xanxus eyed the mug for a moment and then took it out of her hand. His fingers felt strangely cold. Was he ill? Without thinking, her hand moved towards him and placed itself on his forehead. No, he was warm. So why were his fingers cold? Tamiko's pulled a thinking face which was interrupted by Xanxus's glare.

"What is it, trash?" He sounded annoyed.

"Your fingers felt cold."

"And?"

Tamiko looked into his eyes. He definitely wasn't in the mood for a conversation. He wanted to be left alone. She pulled her hand back and turned to the side.

"Nothing. I thought you might be ill." She said quietly under her breath.

She could still feel his gaze on her as she walked back into the kitchen. After she disappeared into the kitchen Xanxus eyed the tea again. It smelled good. He could still feel the patch where she had placed her hand. He placed his own hand over that area. Her hands were small. Much smaller than his. Or maybe his hands were just big. Well, everything about her seemed small to him. Her hands, her shoulders, her everything. He frowned at himself. What the hell was he thinking about? He hated her. She was his enemy. She was too nice. She was too gentle. She would destroy the Vongola which was his heart and soul. She would never make a great Vongola Boss. But…then again…she defeated him. She defeated Byakuran and other enemies so she wasn't weak. She was good in school so she wasn't stupid. And not to forget…she was beautiful.

Xanxus frowned again. What was wrong with him? He had no interest in women! Wait, she wasn't a woman she was a girl. A beautiful trashy girl who wasn't full of herself. A trashy girl who seemed to understand him…somehow. But she was 17 so she wasn't really a girl anymore. He shook his head to destroy the thoughts about her. Maybe a sip of the tea would help. It did. His mind seemed to be washed clean by the warm sensation going down his gullet. Suddenly he heard metal being placed on a wooden table. The blond girl was laying two sets of cutlery on the table that stood in the corner of the living room. She disappeared into the kitchen again and returned with two plates filled with Spaghetti, minced meat and tomato sauce. One plate was very full compared to the other. The smell of the food caused Xanxus's stomach to alert him that it was empty. Tamiko tried to hide the giggles but failed.

"There's plenty if you want seconds." She smiled as she sat down.

Xanxus threw a glare which she ignored.

'Might as well.' He thought.

He sat down in front of the large plate. It smelled good. Too good. Better than Lussuria's shitty cooking. Maybe he could make her cook food for him on a regular basis. He cautiously eyed the blond girl sitting opposite him. She twirled the spaghetti on her spoon and placed in her mouth. After chewing she did it again. The scarred Italian looked at the food in front of him. He took a bite. Then another. And another. It tasted as good as it smelled. She was defiantly good at cooking. No wonder Lussuria always sneaked out to her house so he could learn more recipes. He looked up and noticed Tamiko looking at him. She only giggled.

I'm still writing chapter 2.

College is really keeping me on my toes but I'm trying to keep writing.

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