A WAY TO APOLOGIZE

Dedicated to:

Queen of Prontera,

The highest priest,

A brilliant alchemist,

Clumsy high wizard,

A sage,

A knight with her peco,

And anyone who wants to read this

Summary: A high school fic. Both Killua and Gon are having a normal life like everyone has. They go to school, making friends, and even having girlfriend. One day, there's a valentine party in their school. Killua really wants to ask his girlfriend; Risa to that party; but unfortunately, he can't because of his hunter-mission. Thus, her girlfriend was very disappointed. So, Killua must think a way to apologize. What way will he choose? Find out! (KilluaXOC; and hints of GonXOC) A one-shot fic! Please R&R!

Risa sat on the periphery of her bed and laid her head on the cozy pink pillow upon it. Her black sparkling eyes stared at nowhere in particular, leaving a vacant glare to the white clear ceiling above. The bed beside hers is no longer being used. The vanished existence of her big sister had already made the weather empty and dry.

The black haired girl got up, searching the air conditioner remote which is in somewhere she doesn't remember. Peeked under her bed, searching in the wardrobe, and at last found it in her own hand, she turned the air conditioner on along with a quiet chuckle, in view of how clumsy she could be.

Risa then took a good look at the clock. It's 10 PM now. Her homework was placed off the cuff in the floor, making a huge pile of rubbish-looking-things. Her lips curved an outrageous smile, imagining how this room will be in the next 3 years if she never cleans her things.

Again, she arched on the bed, snatching the calendar in her gentle hands. The number "14 February" is noticeable with some writing using a blue pen. It says, "VaLeNtInE dAy". Risa sighed. There will be a party on that day-A school party. She actually would like to go with Killua; but on that night, Killua will off to a mission- again.

"Why it always in a bad timing?" Risa mumbled in disappointment. She knows that she's stubborn enough to ask Killua to that party; but she also considered that Killua is as stubborn as she is.

---FLASHBACK--- (Time sequence: Last week; 6 February)

Risa sat in the car stretching her arms; showing the sign of gladness because school is already end. She stared at Killua which is currently driving, and saw a hint of boredom.

"How's the school?" she then asked calmly, intend to begin a small chat with her boyfriend.

"Nothing special except yesterday Gon slept in humanities class because of the too-many-power-point-slides from Mr. James.'" Killua replied, leaving a clue of mischievous smile in his lips. Risa laughed.

"That's really Gon-ish. Wait until Hoseki knows..." she added, chuckling.

"Yeah..." the white haired boy replied, "And how about your school?"

Risa froze for some moments.

"Well, it is hard you know... When you feel everyone is in front of you... I'm being clumsy and well, I also being a jerk... Unlike Jane, Hoseki, or everyone else..." she sighed, "I do have motivation when I want to, but sometimes I do not. The mood is come and go. It's hard to make it stay as long as possible. People lay an expectation from me. You know what I mean, do you? I mean; my family... I sometimes wonder if I'm really that stupid..."

"What do you call me then? An idiot?" Killua answered, taking a small glance at the girl who's now sitting uncomfortably beside him.

"What? An Idiot? I don't even think that your enemies will call you that..."

"You think?"

"Yes; do you have any reason for calling yourself... idiot...?"

"I have one..." Killua responded as he parked the car inside.

"Mention it then!" Risa answered in a teasing tone.

"I can't go with you to the valentine party..."

"That's not a good reason for being an idiot; you stupid..." she answered, trying to fake a smile, "Off to mission again right?"

Killua nodded uncomfortably, feeling guilty for taking the job.

"I understand... See you on dinner. I want to take a long bath..." Risa murmured, running to her room fast. Killua stared at Risa for a while. He thought she was okay, but without him noticing, a silent sob then came out from the girl's mouth and tears of disappointment had already melt in the edge of her eyes.

---END OF FLASHBACK--- (Back to present time sequence; 13 February)

Killua sat in front of his laptop, feeling extremely miserable for not choosing things rightly. His fingers moving rapidly on the keyboard, playing a counter strike game; but somehow his mind works far too slowly.

"Damn..." he cursed for losing.

After about ten failures in five minutes, the boy then considered that playing a counter strike game will never make him feel any better. So, he stopped, leaving his laptop turned on. He got up from the sit and decided to apologize. He ran upstairs and knocked at Risa's room door gently. Instead of the usual "door-opened", he just heard a voice, "who is that?" it asked.

"Me..." he answered hastily.

"I want to sleep... It's late. Good night Killua." Risa replied quickly.

"Okay... Good night..." the boy sighed.

Well, he knew this would probably happen; beside, these kinds of conversation had already occurs for about one week long. Killua shook his head in desperateness. He didn't know that Risa's feeling will hurt this much. For a real apologize, he must really do something- just in the next 21 hours.

Killua sat on his classroom chair, taking some notes which are given from Mr. Kurosaki while his mind tried to think about an idea to apologize. He keeps muttering some cursing words, ignoring Gon who is asking him about Mr. Kurosaki's un-readable writing.

"Killua, is there something wrong on you?" Gon whispered.

"Nope." Killua replied. The black-haired boy stared Killua using an "I-don't-believe-you" glare.

"You don't believe me?" Killua snapped quickly.

"You think I don't know you?" Gon answered back with another question.

"I'll tell you soon Gon. Don't bother me. I need to think..." he spoke softly.

"Okay if that will help!"

Suddenly, Killua's eyes were gleaming, "Thanks Gon; I got it..."

"Got? Got what?" Gon asked.

"I'll tell you later..."

Gon raised his eyebrow in confusion, "Okay..."

The bell had already ringed. It's the end of school. Risa jolted in happiness and started to pack her things. With really fast steps, she went down; waiting Killua to come. She waited for about ten minutes but he hasn't come yet. Then, someone patted her on the shoulder.

"Why are you so slow Ki..."

It's Gon.

"What are you doing, Gon?" Risa asked in surprised

"Pick you up. Killua went home early. He told me to pack his things and drive you home." Gon replied, smiling.

"Okay!" Risa answered as she entered the car.

"Hey, is there something wrong with Killua and you?" Suddenly Gon asked.

"Um, not really... Just normal things... How about you and Hoseki?" the straight haired girl inquired with a playful smile.

"We are fine!"

"You don't ask her to the valentine party tonight?"

"Nope. First, I have meetings after this with a client; and second, Hoseki is going to Kyoto, visiting her father."

"Meeting? Last time Killua went home from a meeting, he drank too much alcohols. He spoke nonsense..." Risa laughed. Gon laughed too, "I remember that one. The client made us drink too much..."

"You were there too?"

"Yes I was there. That was awful!"

"Awful?"

"Yup!"

"You were drunk?"

"Nope; I went home early because Hoseki said that she needed my help! Lucky me..." the boy grinned, "And anyway, we're arrived!"

"Oh, thanks Gon! Take care of yourself and Hoseki too!" Risa blurted as she ran inside her house.

Hurry, she put off her black shoes and put them unarranged beside the shoe rack; and visit her cats.

"Hi." A voice came from behind. She knows whose voice is that.

"Hi Killua." Risa answered without looking at the boy, "What's the matter?"

"Um... close your eyes..." Killua ordered hesitantly, fearing if he speaks wrongly.

Hoseki is right, he's up to something... muttered Risa inner. Her heart fell into confusion, whether to obey his order or whether not to. After a few seconds of thinking session, she then decided to close her eyes.

It wouldn't be that bad... the girl said again.

Risa then felt Killua's hand upon hers; tying something she doesn't know around her wrist. The warmth of the boy's hand made Risa blush a little. She can barely think of anything when the soft fabric stroked her skin mildly, leaving hints of warmth from Killua's hand. Hazily she felt the boy making a knot on that fabric thing.

"Can I open my eyes?" Risa asked politely.

"Um, sure." Killua responded as the confuse girl opened her black eyes gently. She saw her wrist. A very beautiful maroon ribbon is tied precisely there. Its fabric is particularly soft. The length was tied nicely, with two of its sides hanging down from the knot. It isn't a special thing; but somehow, Risa like it very much.

"This is an apologize. I might not be with you tonight, celebrating the... valentine day... But I promise, after I'm home, I will take you out. Anywhere you want. Okay?"

"Okay... But why ribbon? I have a dozens of them and you know it right?" the girl asked ingenuously.

"Because, you can use it everyday. And well... with ribbons, you looks... stunning..." Killua answered, lowering his voice for the 3 last word he said.

"What? I can't hear it..." Risa asked, pretending that she can't hear Killua's three last words.

"Nothing... It just; well, I don't have any idea."

"Oh c'mon... You said something..."

"Yes, I said nothing..."

"Killua... don't li..."

"I said, you look nice on it..." Killua at last whispered to the girl's ear as he grabbed her shoulder intensely, and kissed her on the lips delicately. After a few seconds, Killua's mobile phone rang. They broke apart and Killua answered the phone. A few words, and he closed the phone.

"Shit... " He muttered quietly under his breath, saying it to no one precisely, "I need to go now. Sorry ok?" he continued.

"Nah, I don't mind." Risa answered, smiling.

"Thanks. Take care." Killua assumed, going inside his car.

"Bye! You too; take care!" the girl yelled.

As the car went further, a hidden smile curved on her lips. The only thing Risa knew; is that this valentine isn't as bad as she imagined... In fact, it's one of her bests.

THE END

Authors' Note: Please RnR! We need your reviews to improve the quality of our stories in the future. We don't mind if you said 'this story is pointless. Suck I had to say... Because blah blah blah...' :D

Cheers; Henka N Kyouka Gurlz