And here is Chapter Two! I'm very sorry for the long update, school got in the way. Also, thank you very much to those who read, put this on their favorites list, followed and reviewed.
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CHAPTER TWO
"Say, Killua, do you have time to spare later?"
The boy in question looked up and raised his eyebrow. "Why?"
Gon looked down on the cupcake and smiled faintly. "I have something to ask you." Killua stared at her mutely for few seconds before replying. "I guess I have some."
She beamed at him. "That's great! Um, is the café across the street okay for you?"
"Yeah, sure."
Gon's grin widened and she started to unwrap the cupcake. Taking a small bite, she sent him a smile, which earned her an amused chuckle.
After a few moments, Killua watched Gon silently as she drank water from a cup. He felt his phone vibrating in his pocket and he took it out and answered.
"Yes?"
"Killua!"
"What is it, Milluki?"
The lad is a helper in making the special effects and the CGIs for the series, and is really good with technology, that was why the role of a computer genius fitted him well.
"The crew is back! Have you seen Gon in the building yet?"
Killua looked at the mentioned girl, who was sitting across him. "Yeah, she's here."
"Okay. There should be people fetching you guys. You're in the 200th floor, right? Just make sure to be prepared for the shooting before you come down here. Wear your outfits and everything."
"Alright, alright. I understand."
He put his phone back in his pocket and stood up. Gon blinked and did the same.
"Killua?"
"That was Milluki, and he said that we should get ready. The crew is back."
"Oh."
Suddenly, the door swung open; Mira and a young man with flaxen hair walked in. The orange-haired girl blushed at the sight of Killua and meekly greeted him. "H-hello…"
The boy nodded in reply.
Gon stepped up. "Mira, you're back! And hi there, Kurapika."
The blonde flashed Gon a smile. "Hey."
Mira shook her head to force herself out of her stupor. She cleared her throat. "Anyway, we came to fetch you two." She grabbed her best friend's hand. "You should really be preparing now. Let's go!" She tugged at Gon's hand and they sauntered out of the room.
Killua dug his hands in his pocket as the girls disappeared from view. He looked at the other male in the room. "Should we go now too?"
Mira slammed the door to the girls' dressing room and panted hard. She looked up at Gon, who didn't even break a sweat from all the running they did. "I can't believe your stamina. Or is it just because I'm not physically fit?"
Gon grinned and took off her cardigan. She draped it over a chair and started to change her clothes to her usual outfit in the series; the neon green shorts, jacket and a loose, black tank top underneath.
Mira took out the make-up kit as Gon laced her boots.
"…You were with Killua the whole time I was gone?"
Gon detected the underlying tone of jealousy in the girl's voice, so she said quickly, "No, not really. I spent half of the time wandering around."
"Oh. Okay…"
"I asked him out, though."
Mira stiffened. "W-what?!"
Gon froze too, surprised with what she blurted out. She held out her arms and shook her hands defensively.
"Wait! It's not what you think!" she sighed. "…I was going to help you out by asking him of his opinion of you…"
Mira's shoulders relaxed. "Really? How thoughtful. Thanks!" She brightened and clasped their hands together. "You're the best, Gon!"
The young actress laughed sheepishly. "I'll do my best later." She sat on the chair and Mira started powdering her face.
"Uhm…"
"Your make-up artist isn't here, so I'll do your face. Don't worry; I swear I won't mess up. After all, they don't put heavy amounts on you, right? Since, they are targeting the natural look."
"Okay. Thank you."
"Think of it as an advance payment to what you'll do later." Mira winked. Gon nodded in understanding and stared at the floor. It'd be better if these feelings weren't here. Mira would have a better chance. But I guess I can't do anything about it…wait…did I just consider myself an obstacle to their relationship?!
Horrified, she instinctively looked up at her best friend with wide eyes. Noticing this, Mira raised an eyebrow. "What? Something wrong?"
"N-no! I mean, everything's fine. I just remembered…uh…Mr. Myun!"
As if on cue, a rap on the door was heard. A man with a pink feathery scarf, thick make-up and short, stylish hair barged in.
"It's Mr. Myun!" Gon gasped. The man came up to Gon and gave her his most annoyed gaze.
Mira stepped back, not wanting to get involved with the verbal lashing that's certain to happen.
"You were late!"
"I'm sorry!"
"Ugh! You know that I hate late people and I got embarrassed earlier because of you and you should have-blah blah blah blah blah blah blah..!"
"I'm really sorry Mr. Myun!"
The man heaved a sigh, and shook his head in defeat. "Alright, I forgive you. Just try to always be on time. Are you ready now?"
"I'm not sure…Mira?"
The said girl grabbed the blush-on. "Just a little bit of this." Myun stepped back and let Mira do her thing. Then she applied some cherry lip balm on Gon's lips as the finishing touch. "There. All done~!"
Gon smiled. "Thank you, Mira."
"Now that you're ready, we should head out now." The manager said, hips swaying slightly as he exited the room. The two girls looked at each other, and giggled quietly to themselves before following.
Everything used for the shooting is now ready. Cameras are in place, and the staff is complete. A man in a red shirt, jeans and wearing a pair of eyeglasses sat on a chair, reading the script; it was the director.
Gon approached him and smiled. "Hello Mr. Kimura!"
The man turned to her. "Huh? Oh, hello there Gon!"
She bowed to him slightly. "I'm really sorry that I was late this morning! I won't do it again."
"It's okay, it's okay. Now go to your position because we're going to start in five minutes. We're doing the private room scene. Here's the key to the door."
She nodded, placed the key in her pocket and saw her silver-haired co-star standing in front of a closed door. She walked towards him but accidentally bumped into someone. "Sorry!" She looked up, gasped and quickly stepped back.
"H-hello Hisoka." She stammered. Hisoka gave her a grin, looking sadistic as always. She noticed that he was not wearing his joker costume, instead using a casual outfit.
"Hey~❤" he said. A shiver went through her; Hisoka had always given her the creeps. "I was just visiting. My time in Heavens Arena arc is near, so I wanted to get familiar to the building. ✦"
"I-I see…I better go now. Nice seeing you..!" She walked passed him and immediately went to Killua's side.
The boy studied her form. "What's wrong? You look like you've seen a ghost."
"N-nothing…" she denied. He raised an eyebrow.
"You're lying. Let me guess…Hisoka?" he murmured, so only Gon can hear.
"How did you know?" She whispered back. He smirked at her and she blushed.
"Alright! Everybody, go to your proper positions now!" Kimura exclaimed and everyone complied. Gon and Killua faced the door and a big microphone appeared from behind to hover over them. Gon glanced back and saw Mira giving her a thumbs up and a wink.
"Episode 27, Scene 24…Action!"
Gon took out the key and opened the door. It was a medium sized room with basic furniture. There was a closet at the corner, a white bed pushed up against the wall, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair facing the bed and a small television.
The girl ran inside and threw herself on the mattress. "Yay! A private room!" she rolled around for a bit then sat up, her legs dangling at the edge of the bed as the boy took a seat on the chair.
"Now we won't have to worry about money and lodging anymore!"
"I wouldn't be too sure about that." Killua said.
"Huh?"
"If you drop below this floor you would have to check out of this room." He raised a finger knowingly. "There's a big difference in getting to the 100th floor and staying on it. It's like a ceiling."
"A ceiling?"
"Once you pass it, you get special treatment. That's why everyone focuses on holding their spot. Some people will do anything it takes to stay in the 100s." He stood up and looked out the window. "Be careful, Gon." He said quietly.
She nodded. "Right." She removed her bag and placed it on the bed. "Hey Killua."
"What?"
"Let's go to your room! I want to see it."
He scoffed. "Why? It probably looks the same as this."
Gon prepared herself for her next action. "But still..!" she grabbed his shoulders and forced him to look at her directly. "Please Killua?" she asked with puppy dog eyes, trying to not blush at their close proximity.
The boy froze, momentarily distracted. He opened his mouth to say his line, but nothing came out. Fuck. Focus, focus…
He avoided her gaze and said, "Fine."
"Alright!" she cheered. Here it comes…Gon thought. She gave him a hug, not wanting to pull away so quickly, but she did, because it's supposed to be brief.
"Let's just go." He ruffled her hair and walked out of the room. She pouted and crossed her arms.
"And…CUT!"
Claps were heard as Gon and Killua approached the director. "That was perfect, you two."
"Thank you." They said simultaneously, looked at each other and smiled.
Mira grinned and was about to walk up to them when she noticed someone unfamiliar standing a few feet behind her. Squinting her eyes in suspicion, she went to the boy in glasses who was also clapping his hands with a bright beam.
"Hey." She said.
The boy was startled by her presence and bowed. "I-I'm sorry!"
"Huh?" Mira furrowed her eyebrows in confusion. "What are you apologizing for?"
"I…uh…I thought I was bothering you or something."
"Uh-huh…So, who are you and what are you doing here?"
"Oh, me?" He pointed at himself. "My name is Kirisawa Nobuyuki. I applied for a role today and I heard that they'll be shooting a scene at this floor…I just wanted to take a look."
Mira nodded, but still looking dubious.
"Mira!" Gon waved. She saw Nobuyuki and her eyes lightened up in recognition. "Wait…You're Kirisawa Nobuyuki! I didn't think I'd see you again today."
"Huh? You guys know each other?" Mira asked.
"Yup! We met at the elevator this morning." Gon answered. Nobuyuki blushed and gave a bow.
"H-hi M-ms. Gon..!"
The girl grinned. "We're going to shoot the next scene in a few minutes. Would you like to come with us and watch?"
Mira gaped. How can she just invite him?! "You're way too kind, Gon." She muttered, Meanwhile, Nobuyuki felt like he is experiencing a dream come true.
"R-really? I'd love to! But wouldn't I bother anyone?"
"Nonsense. You're just going to watch, after all. I'll even tell them to make you an extra if necessary." Gon said.
"T-thank you so much!" Nobuyuki bowed again, his smile growing wider.
He looks like the type to become a stalker…Mira thought, amused.
Gon looked at the wall clock; it was already 4:00 in the afternoon. They have finished shooting a couple of scenes and the next one would be around six o'clock. She had just finished refreshing up and changing into casual clothes.
She looked to her left and saw Mira reading some girl magazine. She peeked at what her best friend is reading and smiled a little. It was entitled, "How to Make Your Crush Notice You"
Suddenly, Gon felt a slight tap on her shoulder. She glanced at the source. "Yes, Kirisawa-kun?"
Mira looked up from her magazine. "You're still here?" she asked with a blunt tone.
Gon gave Mira a light reprimanding glare. "That was rude." She whispered.
"I was about to say goodbye." Said Nobuyuki. "So, uhm…Thank you so much for everything today, Ms. Gon. I really appreciate it."
"You're welcome."
"So I guess I'll see you when I do. Bye Ms. Gon, bye…Ms. Mira." His voice faltered a bit when he said the orange-haired girl's name. He bowed to them and scurried away.
Mira scoffed. "What's up with him?"
Gon sweat dropped. "I think he's scared of you."
"Whatever."
The actress stood up. "Maybe I should get going now."
Mira grinned. "You mean..?"
Gon nodded.
Gon glanced at her surroundings, but did not find the one she's looking for. She rounded a corner, and spotted silver-hair. "Killua!"
He turned around when he heard the call. He watched as she ran towards him. "Killua…"
"Huh?"
Gon tucked her hair behind her ear. "Are you busy?"
"Not really."
"Then, can we go to the café now?"
"Okay…"
They went to the elevator and silence enveloped them. "So, what do you want to talk about?"
Gon lowered her head for a second before looking up at him. "I'll tell you when we get there."
There weren't much people outside, but when they crossed the street and entered the café, the customers looked up at them and many approached, asking for autographs. The two of them patiently signed the papers and gave their fans smiles.
"When will you have ROMANCE?!"
"Is there going to be something special happening in the next episode?"
"Are you guys ever gonna go out?!"
Gon put up her hands in defense. "U-um…I…No spoilers-!"
"Please tell us!"
"Are you going to date in Hunter x hunter?"
Killua cleared his throat and immediately everyone quieted. "Uh…We appreciate that you are all watching Hunter x hunter. Thank you so much. But Gon and I kind of…wanted to have some space right now…"
The customers giggled and went back to their seats.
Both sighed in relief as they situated themselves at the more secluded area of the café.
"That was a bit scary, isn't it?" Gon said.
"Yeah, it was."
A girl wearing the café's uniform went up to them shyly. "M-may I take your order?"
They scanned the menu, and Killua smiled at the girl. "I'll have a slice of chocolate cake and hot chocolate."
The girl blushed and jotted down his order. She turned to Gon.
"I'll have strawberry short cake and honey tea, please."
The waitress nodded and walked away. Killua propped and arm on the table and rested his cheek on his palm. "Did that girl just squeal..?"
Gon shrugged. "Maybe. Who knows?"
After that, none of them said anything, so Gon decided to bring on the topic. But I seriously have no idea how to start. It would seem weird if I was straight to the point…
"H-hey, Killua…"
"Hm?"
"S-say…those fans earlier…they keep asking about our relationship…in the series…yeah, in the series…"
"I think it's normal for them to pair us up." Killua stated. Gon smiled weakly.
Okay. Wrong move. She told herself. "I guess you're right."
The waitress came and set their order on the table, bowed, then hurried away.
Killua stirred his hot chocolate and took a sip.
Meanwhile, Gon was panicking inside, not knowing what she should do next. Finally, she gave up on her self-debate and decided to be more specific. "…Do you…like somebody..?" she asked quietly, almost becoming a whisper, but he heard it clearly.
He put down the cup and looked at her straight in the eyes. "Why do you ask?"
Gon froze and her heart started pounding nervously. "N-nothing! I was just curious; I didn't mean to pry in your private life! Just ignore the−"
"No one, I guess." Killua interrupted, looking down at his cake. Gon closed her mouth. She can't help but somehow feel a bit disappointed.
"I see…Well then, do you want me to help you find that special girl for you?"
"Excuse me?"
"Uh..! I mean..! Um..! I..!"
Killua grinned, then it turned into a chuckle. "I don't know where you're going with this, but I'm having fun!"
Gon blushed; his smile was so…warm and cute. She wished that he would always look like that.
"Well then, tell me what you think of…" Gon started.
Killua's expression turned into a playful one as he answered her questions and it wasn't long before Gon started to relax in the conversation.
Gon tapped the table with her hands, thinking. "What about…the cashier lady in the lobby?"
"Nah, she's too old for me."
"But you have to admit that she's really pretty and she has a nice body."
"Yeah, I guess. Wait…don't tell me that you're jealous of her?"
Gon gasped and pouted at him. "I am not!" She huffed and looked away when Killua snickered.
When she looked at him again, she couldn't help but blush at his smirking expression. So handsome…She timidly took her teacup, sipped a little, and set it down.
"Then what about…the lunch lady in the studio commissary?"
Killua gave her a skeptical look. "What? You expect me to date that…that…that horrible fat woman who does nothing but glare at me? You're crazy, Gon."
The girl giggled. "You know that I was just joking."
He grinned. "Yes. I do know."
Gon sighed mentally. It's time… "What about…Mira?"
"Mira? You mean the director's niece who always hangs around with you?"
"Yeah."
He looked down at his empty plate, seemingly considering the orange-haired girl seriously. "She's not that bad, I suppose."
Gon smiled feebly. "You should know that she's nice. A-and sweet too! She's cool and cute, right? She also has many talents, like dancing, and playing the guitar…"
Killua pushed around the left over crumbs in his plate with the fork. "If you put it that way, she does sound kind of awesome. But I don't really know her that well." He placed his fork down on the table. "Why do I feel like you're…I don't know, rooting for her to be my girlfriend?"
Gon's heart started to race again. "Y-you're mistaken! I'm just telling you some facts about her! I mean, she's my best friend and all."
"Yeah, you're right. Sorry for assuming." He smiled at her.
But you got it spot-on...though not completely. I wasn't really rooting for anything. Maybe for myself, but that wouldn't be right.
Gon nodded. "It's okay." She gulped. A particular thought was bothering her again. It was something she wanted to ask since they started talking. It bugged her very much, itching to be said.
I want to ask so badly…But I'm scared. Would it hurt? I guess not, I think…Ah, whatever. Here goes!
"…" she murmured.
"What was that? I didn't hear you."
"I said…What about me? What do you think of me?"
Chapter Two is DONE! Yay!
*By the way, for those who didn't know, commissary means a cafeteria in a television studio.
*CGI- Computer-Generated Imagery
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Oh yeah, any suggestion for other pairings? Though I might not choose the pairing you chose if it conflicts with the original plot I came up with, but I'll consider it and other possibilities!
I will include some other canon characters in the next chapter! XD Again, thanks for reading! :3
