A/n: hello minna! I had read a story like this and I wanted to make a story quite similar to it. So, credit's to GirlinBlue2364 and her story Vongola Studios. Hope you enjoy! Though, I am telling you now, I won't copy her work.

Warning: AU. Female Tsuna. OOC-ness?

Disclaimer: I don't own KHR.

Summary:AU. Vongola Enterprises. One of the, if not, the most sought after business industries ever since established. Sawada Tsunayuki, also known as No-good Tsuna, was working there, to help her family. It was just worth it, not until helping out someone whom she didn't even know would change her fate. Isn't life amazing?

_prologue,let'sstart!_

'Just graduate into college, and I'll be happy. Don't worry of the expenses, Mom will handle everything, alright?'

Sawada Tsunayuki, age 18, was already starting college. She was going to a known school, and should be honored. But, if you ask her, she probably want anywhere but there. Transferring into the States when her father got promoted, Tsuna had thought her miserable days were over, but oh, she was wrong.

Very, very wrong.

In fact, it may had worsen.

Who knew, even in college, bullying is still present. Aren't college students supposed to be more mature, since they're already in a higher education? But, if only Tsuna knew better than to think of that.

She was a trouble magnet.

Ever since.

Period.

"Well, well, well, if it isn't no-good Tsuna." A very sweet voice said, making the hairs on her back rise. She cursed her luck. It had always been like this.

Every SINGLE day.

Every SINGLE time.

She even lost count on how long the bullying had happened. As she saw through her bangs that the people, a group were surrounding her, she knew there was no escape. Hoping for one would only make you feel hurt, after all.

She closed her eyes, wanting this to end right away. As if wanting to wake from this very long sleep, in a nightmare no less. At times like this, she would only picture her mother's face, the smile she always see every time they were back in Japan. The same smile and face that would give her the drive to pull through everything, no matter how hard it is. How she could endure everything.

For the sake of mom.

She thought it over and over. She didn't care of the bullying in front of her. She only wanted to see her mother looking so much happier.

Like how it should have been.

She was limping, as she went to the familiar flower shop. Opening it, she could see an older lady fixing some tools, as she looked and greeted her with a smile. But that smile hadn't stayed when the older woman saw the state she was in. she immediately grabbed her hands, making sure she wasn't inflicting more pain for her as she made her seat on the vacant seat as she grabbed the medical kit and had poured hydrogen peroxide on a cotton.

"Ah, Luce-san, I'm fine, no need to…" she immediately hissed in pain as she felt the damped cotton made contact with her bruises. Tears were slowly gathering in her eyes, because of the pain it was emitting. Her body seemed to numb a little while ago for her not to feel this much pain.

"Hush now Tsuna-chan and let me patch you up." The older woman, whose name is Luce, looked at her with a frown as she tended her injuries. "Do you want to make your mother worry to see your state?" she knew she hit the nail when she saw her flinch a bit, before shaking her head 'no.' smiling one last time, she tended on her injuries, Tsuna sitting there, feeling defeated.

After finally patching her up, Luce telling her to rest and Tsuna declining, Tsuna was now wearing an apron and was currently placing the gloves unto her hands. She gave a reassuring gaze to Luce once again, seeing as the older woman was still worried since they had just finished patching her up, and took a deep breath. If she wouldn't then how can she help her mother?

Cielo Boutique. A small flower shop, where Tsuna works as a part-timer, not only to say thanks to the help Luce had given but also to help in the growing financial problem she and her mother was dealing. After moving in to the States because of her supposed father's job relocation, Tsuna then tried to fit in, adjusting to the different place she would have to be get used to. it was quite easy, that it made her surprised, and with her father, they had managed. But, since then, her father had not been coming home, his constant placement in the house turn to coming home for just a week before leaving once again, on other occasions, he would come home just to eat and leave immediately. Heck, he didn't even visit them for a long time now. And because of this, and some other factors, bills had been piling up, debts were growing as well, and that Tsuna had to transfer to a more local school to finish her High school.

Ever since, their family turned upside down. Her mother had to find up to 2 jobs just enough to support her schooling and to pay some of the dbts they owe. Tsuna once seeing her mother push herself too hard, coming home very late, Tsuna thought of dropping out of school. She once told her mother about it, to help her, but her mother only shook her head.

'No, Tsu-chan. You need to finish school. That way, I am assured that you'd have a brighter future ahead of you. Don't worry about me, I can handle it, alright? Besides, you're almost graduating high school and entering college, so you shouldn't give up now, alright?'

Recalling her mother's words, gave her determination. If that's what makes her mom happy, then she would endure. Helping her out as well like this will suffice for the time, right?

Seeing the time, her eyes widened. He needed to leave.

"I'll be going now, Luce-san!" she waved goodbye to the elder woman.

Now, she needed to go to…

Vongola Enterprises.

A very influential business tycoon, mainly on the entertainment business. Though it branches out in different forms, it stood up to the point that its massive influence had spread throughout, making it one, if not, the sought after business as of today. With its entertainment business promoting each year, a lot of companies envied it.

Now, you might ask what Tsuna might be doing here, right? Is she going to audition to be an entertainer? No, she will not. In fact, just a month ago, 3 months after her 18th birthday, she was actually hired here as one of the janitors in the company. It was quite a disastrous first week when she started out. Actually, because of her clumsiness, she had been doing nothing but cause trouble for the first week, but had gotten quite used to it after wards. She was actually surprised when she wasn't fired yet seeing that much of her circumstance.

She slowly walked in, ignoring the looks the other workers were giving her and the side comments they were currently talking amongst themselves. She was actually happy that her bangs were shadowing her eyes. She knew to brush off all the sneers and what not that is circulating around her but she couldn't ignore the fact that deep inside, it still hurts her to hear them.

Placing her bag inside the locker assigned to her, slowly changing into her uniform as to not create pain from the bruises she had. Suddenly, she saw her companion, Maria Anderson, coming in the room to change as well. She smiled politely at the older woman who greeted her back and changed to her uniform. They both grabbed their things and proceeded to finish the job.

After reaching their small home, she immediately dropped herself on her small but comfortable bed. It didn't help that she worked twice that day and that the bruises she got just a few hours ago were still, somewhat aching, numbing her body. Feeling very sore and tired, she couldn't even lift herself much less a finger, for a quick shower. Her eyelids were getting heavy, that after a few seconds, she was already drifting to sleep.

She could hear laughter echoing around, as she lay her head by her mother's lap. Her mother, in the meantime, was humming a song as she stroked her brown locks. A smile present on each of their faces.

I can live, I can love

I can reach the heavens above

I can right what is wrong, I can sing just any song

She looked at her mother, as she quietly sang the song to her. It was… quite refreshing, nice even. This was once of the few rare days that they could actually hang out, even if they could just go in the park, sitting on the shade of the tree. It was one of the rare moments Tsuna could be free from the ones who call her nuisance.

I can dance, I can love

And touch the rainbow in the sky

She sang along with her mother, who seemed to be shocked at her daughter before it was replaced by a loving smile accompanied by Tsuna's smile. They couldn't help but feel as if their worries are gone, which puts them at ease. That rare occurance they had ever since they had moved in. the sun was almost setting, as darkness slowly consumed the sky, even the outlines of the park. But, they ignored it, savored the small peaceful moment that both mother and daughter could share.

I can be your good friend…

Tsuna's eyes shifted to her mother. Her mother had always been her friend, even though she was her mother. She had always been there for her, always proud of her, comforting her, standing up to her no matter what everyone else tell them.

I can love you…

"Until the end…" she muttered in her sleep, a single tear leaving those closed eyes as the person continued to sleep. The night light gazing in through the windows, enveloping her with it. she continued sleeping, exhaustion clearly visible on her face, and at that moment, an older woman came in, a tired look etched on her face.

As she saw the peaceful face of her daughter, a sad smile immediately placed on her face. If her pay was higher, she wouldn't be seeing her dear Tsu-chan working her self to exhaustion just like her. Those debts she had owed had been comsuming it more, and she couldn't help but frown. She slowly made her way towards her daughter's bed, brushing aside her bangs as she kissed her forehead.

"Goodnight, Tsu-chan." And she left the room. A small smile then appeared on the brunette's face, not known by the world.

~end of chapter one~

A/N: well, that's it for the prologue! I hope you guys like it! read and review minna~!