Colors of the Sky
Chapter 1: In the Air Tonight
Tsuna knew that he shouldn't have left his bed this morning.
He was currently soaking wet from the rain which was per-usual in London's weather forecast. And of course, Tsuna forgot to grab his umbrella before he left. He was currently wearing a brown overcoat, a white dress shirt, black slacks, and Converse, all of which were currently soaked through and had began to stick to his skin. It was six o'clock in the evening and the London train had just arrived. Luckily for him, it wasn't unbearably crowded. Still, hundreds of people were fighting to get onto the station. Many would no doubt seek a cabbie to avoid the rain as they make their way home.
Many of the people that lingered on the bus had given him disapproving glances. Tsuna often knew that he wasn't the brightest kid in his class, nor was he the most athletic, nor was he the most attractive- despite his mother's assurance that all of that was not true. Nonetheless, Tsuna learn to get used to the stares and whispers behind his back, ignoring the ones that were being currently given to him as best as he could..
His full name was actually Tsunayoshi Sawada, but he always prefered to be called Tsuna. It was often how he introduced himself, always avoiding using his full name so people wouldn't recognize who he was. Sawada was a name well known in the world of business and the media. The less that people knew that there was another Sawada was for the best. He couldn't afford to have another talk with his father on how he was tarnishing the family name nor could bare to hear another lecture on the perfection that is his brother, Giotto. Tsuna was the only name really that wasn't said with disdain. Plus, the name suited him. Or at least, that's what his mom told him.
Tsuna watched the train and all the disproving stares that passed by when he got off on his stop. He never particularly like it here in London. Sure, it was beautiful and had a rich history, but it was always raining and was constantly gloomy. It could just be the Italian or Japanese in him, seeking the sun. But he did find comfort in it. It always matched his mood.
Tsuna wasn't particularly wealthy. He had a stable job that he was only able to get from his friend Haru. They were childhood friends. Probably the only friend Tsuna had in all of his life. She was the only one that didn't mock him or pushed him down because of who he was. The first time they met was when a group of kids ganged up on him at the end of middle school. They were just bullies that had nothing better to do with their time and often sought him out since he was their favorite target. But Haru hated bullies and scared the hell out of them when she knocked one of them out with one punch, She did break her wrist from the impact, but everyone decided then on to stay away from her. Ever since then they were inseparable. But then her and her family moved to London for her father's work, but they wrote to each other everyday. Tsuna honestly doesn't know what he would do if he never met her.
It was 7 o'clock now. Tsuna wanted nothing more than to go home, take a bath, and go to sleep. But it was his birthday and Haru practically blackmailed him into going out to celebrate his birthday at a pub near his apartment. The moment he agreed to it, he was already wishing he hadn't. It was stupid. The only person that would be there would be her and she often got drunk too fast and he always had to make sure that she didn't leave with someone who was taking advantage of her. It wasn't a bad thing, it just that she usually left him alone when she was the one that practically force him to join these gatherings and then he was the one who cleaned up the mess. It was the thought that counted despite the failure that would come Tsuna reasoned.
Tsuna was pulled out his musing when his phone started to ring a song by Mozart. It was the ringtone that he had set up for Haru. It was unnecessary since only three people had his number and she was the only one that called.
"Tsuna, where the hell are you," Haru asked. It was somewhat hard to hear her since there was a lot of background noise. She no doubt already started to drink without him based off the volume of her voice.
"I'm on my way. The train was late because of the rain. I should be there soon," replied Tsuna.
"Oh yeah? Well hurry your ass up, these drinks aren't going to drink themselves."
They might as well since Tsuna wasn't one for drinking. He never liked the taste of alcohol. It was too bitter for his liking. The most he could handle was sparkling water and champagne or a Shirley Temple when he was feeling daring. Going to the bar was probably the last place he wanted to be. It had everything he hated: people, noise, smoke, people, alcohol, and people who had drank too much alcohol. Honestly, it was really just an excuse for Haru to go out and drink- not that she needed an excuse, but she always did like the crowds that you would find in one.
It took another ten minutes for Tsuna to get to " Rick's." Luckily, it had stopped raining before he had got off of the train. It was not surprising that the bar was crowded with people. There was a big football game today, but Tsuna wasn't one for sports and didn't really know who was playing. It took a few seconds, but Tsuna found Haru at table with some of her friends that he met before. She waved at him excitedly when she saw him. Haru hugged him when he got close. He greeted everyone, but he knew that her friends were there because she asked them to. They did wish him a happy birthday though and even bought him a present. But Tsuna was pretty sure that Haru either bought it or told them what to buy.
The girls immediately began a conversation that Tsuna promptly ignored. He was going to loo and was then going to the bar which Haru asked if he could get her a London Pride on his way back. There was no one in the bathroom which Tsuna was happy about. He always found it awkward to use the public bathroom when other people were around. He didn't want to risk someone coming in so he quickly did his business and made his way back to get the drinks.
The bar was crowded with a lot of men and some women that were enchanted with the telly as they watch the game. Many were drinking beer or some cocktails, none of which he could recognize.
"What can I get for you," asked the bartender.
"Can I get the London Pride and a glass of water, please?" asked Tsuna
The bartender gave him a strange look, but nonetheless gave him his order. Tsuna was about to turn around and go back to the table when he saw that Haru was currently talking and drinking with a man that Tsuna didn't know. Sighing, Tsuna took a seat on a stool that was open. He didn't know what to do with the beer besides drink it. He was beginning to regret coming even more so and was quite frankly thinking of just leaving. But he was here now and he might as well make the most of it. There was nothing particularly interesting nor was there anything that captured his eye.
Forcing himself to chug the beer, Tsuna was getting ready to leave when he saw someone he didn't see before. It was just a man that secluded himself in the far corner of the room where no one really ventured and was strangely much darker in lighting compared to the rest of the room. He was tall with dark black hair and eyes. He wore a dark gray turtleneck, black pants, and spit-shine, black dress shoes. His attire no doubt help him blend in the darkness that surrounded him.
Tsuna wasn't sure what about him that captured his attention. He was just another bloke in the bar. Yet, there was a strange sense of familiarity with him. There was just something about him. He had this dangerous quality about him. He offered an unspecified challenged. He could have been an off-duty soldier based off his built. But there was something else. It was in the way that he positioned himself, the way his eyes would survey the room- taking in every detail around him.
It was no surprise that he caught Tsuna's eye from across the room. It send a shiver down his back, But from that one look, Tsuna began to imagine a life with him. But his chilling stare was too much for him to bare and had looked away. When he looked back up the eyes had never left him. His calculating black eyes were rooted to him. It was a weird staring contest that Tsuna had already lost the first time. However, there was a feeling, one that he could not quite describe, would not leave him. Tsuna looked away a second time, but it was because of Haru asking him if he was leaving. Tsuna didn't even notice that he had already had his coat on and was currently blocking the entrance.
" Yeah. It's getting pretty late and I have to go home and feed Natsu" said Tsuna.
Natsu was his pet cat that Haru had gotten him as an early birthday present.
"Okay, well I guess I'll see you on Monday at work" said Haru as she gave him a hug and an extra umbrella since it started to rain again. She no doubt knew that he forgot his at his apartment and brought him an extra one.
They hugged again, but before Tsuna left he looked for that mysterious guy again. But he wasn't there. It was as if he was never there. Maybe the beer was getting to him, Only the Lord knows that he was a lightweight. Yet, even though Tsuna was walking towards his apartment complex, he couldn't forget that him. He couldn't forget his eyes or the strange feeling he brought him.