A/N: *pant pant* Finally YamamotoxFemTsuna finished! I decided to make another HibarixFemTsuna later and not now because it kind of scared me that this will become "A series of FemTsunaxHibari one-shots" instead of "A series of pairings one-shots" LOL. Yeah, this really bugged my mind.

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Summary: Tsuna has been stuck in the middle of the storm in her life when all her happiness gone. She couldn't smile and closed herself. But one boy recognized her and promised that he will make her smile return to her. Fem27x80!

Warning: GenderBend (Fem27), many word of "storm" mentioned but no Gokudera around

Request from: 12animecat. :3

A Search in the Storm

"After every storm the sun will smile; for every problem there is a solution, and the soul's indefeasible duty is to be of good cheer."
- William R. Alger

9 years ago, Namimori…

A girl with brown hair was running in the snow in a hurry. She almost fell a few times but manage to balance herself every time. Suddenly a hard wind blows, making her hat carried by the wind and fall quite a distance. She was about to turn back to get it but stopped on her track when she saw a boy took the hat from the snow and run toward her.

"Here, you dropped this," The boy said. The boy has a bright smile and brown eyes and black hair. His body was also tall because she suspected that he was the same age as her. She blushed and smiled as she took her hat from the boy's hand.

"Thank you," She said with the warmest smile she could. The boy's eyes widen when he saw that smile and his heart suddenly enveloped with warmth and happiness. The girl bowed slightly before running off again. The boy watched her slowly gone out of sight. The boy smiled; he sure wanted to see that smile again.

Now, Namimori Middle School…

Yamamoto Takeshi yawned as he listened to the teacher's explanation about ancient Japan. He looked out to his side and saw the blue sky from the window. How he wanted to be outside instead of in this classroom. He sighed from his nose as he looked forward once again. But his eyes caught an interesting sight; a girl, seating just beside the window, two rows in front of him almost slept.

The girl, Sawada Tsunahime, he recognized was one of the most bad-rumored girl in the school. They all said that she's no-good, a dummy, a geek, a nerd, and many of them said that she brings bad luck; much because they heard her parents died because of her. Her rumors were just that extreme of a case.

Yamamoto kept staring at her. Surely she's not all that bad; everyone just love gossiping and make small things big just to make sensation. He himself didn't know for sure though, because she's very closed and rarely talk to anyone. He even never saw her smile before; even at the joking contest a few weeks ago! He had tried to talk to her but his friends just keep making him away from her; saying that her bad luck could spread!

Yamamoto always tried to talk to her though, every time there's no one around. He seemed to have seen her before, but he didn't know where or when. But he knew he did. But the girl never seemed to respond to him though. Perhaps only small, formal greetings like "good morning," or such, but other than that, he didn't receive anything.

Until that day when she was on duty to take the books from the teachers' room. She, as usual, came to school just slightly earlier than the bell which resulted her in a rush doing her duty. The real problem though, really begin when she was about to return to the classroom; the books were heavy and many! And she was all alone because she lost a bet which make her has to do this all by herself.

She bit her lip and walked slowly with the books on her hands; the books fortunately were small but with this amount, it still didn't change the fact that it was heavy. She shut her eyes and tried to summon all of her strength but failed when she suddenly slipped; making all the books fell on the floor. She gasped when she saw that; now she really won't make it on time!

Tsuna bent down as she started to collect the books. There's no one in the hallway so she couldn't expect any help. She sighed as she crawled to get the last book; the furthest away from her. Suddenly a pair of legs came to her sight and she could see a hand took the book. She looked up slowly and her eyes widen.

"Looks like you're having a hard time huh?" The boy, Yamamoto Takeshi, she recognized, grinned at her as he handed her the book. She slowly got to her feet and still in awe, nodded. "Then, let me help you."

"Eeeeh?" Tsuna shrieked at his offer. One of the most popular boys in school now offering her a help? Just what's going on? "N-n-n-no! You don't need to! I-I could do this by myself!"

"Maa, maa two is better than one right?" The boy smiled at her. Tsuna's eyes widen when she saw that smile and she stood still. Yamamoto walked toward the pile of book and carried most of it as if it was nothing. "Let's go before Hibari got here."

"U-un," Tsuna nodded as she skipped toward the books and carried the books left on the floor. They then started to walk to the classroom in silence but with no problem like earlier. They finally reached the class, although they were late, but still not as bad as if Tsuna do it alone. Just about Yamamoto wanted to slid the door; he stopped when he heard her talk.

"Thank you, Yamamoto-kun, I'm really grateful for your help," Tsuna smiled warmly. Yamamoto's eyes widen as he recalled the time he saw that amazing smile; the time when he helped the girl with her hat years ago. Tsuna then slid open the door while Yamamoto still stunned in his place. He watched her went to the teacher's table to put the books on the table. The teacher scolded her before he ordered her to go back to her seat.

Yamamoto's expression becoming serious as he remembered about her now. He walked into the class and went through the same thing. He sat on his chair and stared at Tsuna intently. How could he forget?

Yamamoto Sushi…

"Dad, what do you think?" Yamamoto suddenly asked as he stopped from his work. Said person glanced at him as he also stopped putting some ingredients.

"Huh? What were you talking about?" Yamamoto Tsuyoshi asked back.

"You see, there's a girl in my class that I've met before. Back then she really loved to smile but now she barely talked at all," Yamamoto said. "I tried to talk to her but she didn't reply much; but I still want to see her smile again."

"…" His father didn't say anything for a while as he stared at his son intently. He finally asked, "Do you know what makes her act like that Takeshi?"

"Hm? Not really… I just heard many bad rumors about her. There's also one that tells that her parents died because of her, but I don't know if it's a lie or truth," Yamamoto said.

"If it really the truth; what will you do?" Tsuyoshi asked earning a confused look from Yamamoto.

"What do you mean?"

"Exactly what I said," He answered. "Will you cheer her up or something?"

"Well of course I will," He said. "If that could help her…"

Tsuyoshi sighed as he continued his job. "If it's cheering, then I'm sure a lot of people have done so; it was a formal gesture," Tsuyoshi said. "But if you really want to help her… then let her lean on you."

"Lean…?"

"That girl… must have been standing in the middle of the storm alone and couldn't move forward," Tsuyoshi continued. "And as long as she couldn't win over the storm, she couldn't be herself anymore. Even perhaps she could fall from her feet; that's why she needs someone that she could lean to and helps her walk over. You understand do you Takeshi?"

"Dad…" Yamamoto was speechless; he knew that his father was right. He smiled and nodded. "Aah, thank you dad!"

"Ou, your welcome," Tsuyoshi grinned. "That aside, let's tidy this up before we have dinner."

"Ou!" Yamamoto replied as he returned to his work. He smiled; now he knew what he must do.

Next morning…

"Yo Tsuna," Yamamoto greeted. Said person looked up and was surprised to see him. "Do you want to eat lunch together?"

"I-I… umm… I…" Tsuna didn't know what to say of the offer. Suddenly a bunch of boys and girls approached them.

"Oi Yamamoto, what were you doing with asking her to have lunch together? Do you know who you are offering to?" One of the boys said. Tsuna looked down as she heard that. That boy really spoke up what's in her mind. Yamamoto noticed at her discomfort and turned around to face the boy.

"It's up to me whoever I want to have lunch with right? It doesn't matter either if I invite Tsuna," He asked back with a serious tone. Tsuna's eyes widen as she looked up and stared at Yamamoto; it was the first time she heard him like that. The others also looked surprised.

"N-nee… then how about we eat together Yamamoto-kun? I have made a lunch for you…" One of the girls asked nervously as she offered a lunchbox with blue wrapping. Yamamoto smiled at her.

"Thanks, but I wanted to have lunch with Tsuna today," He grinned brightly. The boys looked disturbed by his answer while the girls gasped in disbelief. Tsuna on the other hand blushed furiously; just what happened?

"Let's go Tsuna," He grinned as he took one of her hands. Tsuna blushed further and gasped as she felt his hand wrapped over hers.

"Wha-!" Before she could say anything more Yamamoto already dragged her from the group and lead her to the rooftop, leaving a stunned group at the classroom. As they walked Tsuna couldn't help but keep blushing. She didn't understand what has happened to Yamamoto that he did this for her; nobody ever did. When they reached the rooftop Yamamoto let go of her hand and stretched his limbs above his head.

"Haa~ as I thought; this is the perfect place to eat lunch," Yamamoto said with a happy sigh. Tsuna looked at him confused.

"U-umm… why do you bring me here?" Tsuna asked to him. "You should just go with the others; they don't like it when you're around me and they were expecting you."

Yamamoto turned around and faced her. He then walked over to her which make her gulped. He looked serious as he stood right in front of her. Tsuna has to look up to see his gaze. Yamamoto then said.

"I am me and they are them. They couldn't rule over and tell me what to do," Yamamoto said and Tsuna's eyes widen. "I want to be here with you; they couldn't make me change that."

"…!" Tsuna's whole face becomes deep red as she heard that. It was almost similar with what couples said in the movies! Her heart beat rose and she was speechless. After a short while, Yamamoto grinned and stepped back before he sat.

"Well that's that; let's eat our lunch now," Yamamoto said and smiled brightly. Tsuna's heart beat rose as she saw that but she could feel her heart was delighted and happy; a feeling she haven't felt for a long time. She smiled before she sat in front of him and open her lunch. They both eat quietly but neither bother; their presence is what make it matters.

From that day, they both have a routine of having lunch and walked home together. Tsuna was really happy by his presence although she still felt awkward when they walked side by side. She especially felt uncomfortable whenever his friends stared at them or even glared at her. She felt scared but with Yamamoto beside her, somehow she felt secured and safe.

Yamamoto also felt happy for this development. Tsuna has already opened up to him more than she ever did and she also talked to him much more active than before. What make him happiest is that she started to smile like she used to be; although not frequent but that was more than enough for now. He knew that she felt uncomfortable whenever someone whispered behind their back and he always tried his best to protect her. It was the promise he made to himself; he will always be by her side and protect her.

Tsuna now looking forward for lunch time and end of school hours. But at a few times when he has practice make her felt down and sad, but she never said that; she has neither reason nor right to make him stop from what he loved. She has told herself that again and again but she still couldn't help her heart becoming empty whenever he's not by her side.

She has tried to stop herself from becoming too attached to Yamamoto though, because she knew that his friends would never let them be together. But more than that is because she doesn't want to make him disappointed because she couldn't be like what other girls were; being pretty, smart, athletics, sociable, and others that she didn't have. She got some help to separate herself from Yamamoto though.

"Oi Dame-Tsuna, we've got to talk!" One of the girls in front of her said with hands on her hip. Tsuna bit her lip as she knew what exactly she meant. She was scared because Yamamoto wasn't here today since he has a baseball practice which means she couldn't expect for help. She also couldn't call any teachers because school has been dismissed and the school was already empty.

"You've been getting too friendly with Yamamoto-kun lately! Just what is your motive?" The other girl with straight hair asked to her sharply.

"I…" Tsuna started with trembling voice.

"Just so you know, we'll never let a failure like you get close to Yamamoto-kun," The first girl said. "He was someone special; he doesn't need someone like you!

"Yeah! And moreover, we won't let your bad luck get him involved too; like how your parents did!" One of the girls with short curly hair said. The other girls then laughed together mockingly as Tsuna clenched her fist and lowered her head. Her heart felt so hot, but also empty and cold. She was angry, but on the same time she couldn't help but feel terribly sad because perhaps what they said was true.

Suddenly Tsuna could hear her scoffed and walked away with the rest from the classroom. "You better remember what we've said, Dame-Tsuna! Or else you'll be sorry!"

And after she said that she slammed the door closed. Tsuna felt her feet shook and fell to the ground. Her whole body trembled as tears streamed on her cheeks. She knew from the start that they were right; she doesn't deserve someone special like Yamamoto. She couldn't do anything for him. She has longed for someone like him, and now she has to let him go just after she felt happiness returned in her life. If she has to let go of him, she didn't know if her heart could take it.

When she was lost with her own thoughts, suddenly the door slammed open and she looked up. Tsuna's eyes widen when she saw the figure. "Y-Yamamoto…!"

Said figure was panting slightly as he grinned and wiped his sweat with his hand. He walked over to Tsuna and Tsuna could feel like her heart and her mind could explode anytime. When he finally reached her, he lowered and met her gaze. "What happened Tsuna? I heard a bunch of girls mentioned your names."

Tsuna didn't say anything for a while before she bit her lips and made up her decision. She stood up quickly and exclaimed, "Leave me alone Yamamoto! I don't want to get involved with you again!"

Yamamoto's expression changed from surprised to serious. He stood up slowly and said softly, "I'm sorry, but I can't Tsuna."

"Why? Everyone loved and adored you! Everyone was awesome while I'm a failure! What is it that makes you can't leave me alone and just go with your life before?" Tsuna shouted as tears were flowing from her eyes. Her heart shook as she felt emotions jumbled and her heart felt heavy of them. Yamamoto didn't say anything until he suddenly reached out his hand and wiped her tears. Tsuna looked up and saw him smiled.

"You have that smile that nobody else have; it was soft and gentle but so powerful and bright," Yamamoto said softer than before. "And I have sworn to myself that I will protect you and your smile forever, Tsuna." Tsuna tried to hold her tears but to no avail.

"What make you said that…" Tsuna asked between hiccups. Suddenly Yamamoto leaned forward and pulled her into an embrace as she felt his lips touched hers. Tsuna didn't resist; she was completely stunned but inside her heart, it feel right; it's like she just found what she has been longing for. Just a moment later Yamamoto broke apart and Tsuna stared at him with puzzled and disbelief look.

"It's because I love you, Tsuna," Yamamoto replied with a smile; a soft yet bright smile that she has never seen before. It lit her heart and overwhelmed her with warmth and contented feeling. "That's why right now, I will swore to you and not to myself only, that I will protect you and your smile forever and I will never let any sadness grow in your heart."

Tsuna's lip trembled and she hugged him and lean to him. She cried as hard as she could in his chest. Yamamoto smiled and hugged her back. They didn't change their position for a long moment before finally Tsuna calmed down and the room was silent with only her hiccups echoing in the room.

"I love you too… Yamamoto," She said shakily with a smile on her face. Yamamoto hugged her tighter and they let the silence enveloped them as they smiled for each other.

She has been walking alone in the storm until she couldn't move forward anymore and stopped in the storm. Until suddenly a boy walked over to her and hold her hand in his. They has faced the storm and walked slowly together side by side through it all.

And now, they've passed the storm and see the clear sky, with a smile on their faces.

A/N: So~~~ how is it? I would love to know what you think about this :3 Thank you for reading!