"Stupid- Tsuna!"
"Why are you so stupid Idiot- Tsuna!"
"You're such an idiot, I don't see why you're even here."
"Just go away stupid- Tsuna. You're not wanted."
Tsuna slowly crawled back as he stared wide eyed at the group surrounding him. His breathing grew erratic as his mind swirled around, trying to find a way out of his current predicament but it was no avail, there was no way out of hell. Go away,Tsuna thought frantically as he felt his fingers claw against the concrete, his digits stung as small cuts were evident. His heart pounded against his chest, he had to leave, he could stand being taunted but not for so long, after all, he was only human. He only pretended to be strong in front of Reborn, not wanting to become a burden to the other. That was the last thing Tsuna wanted to be to Reborn, a waste of space.
The brunette bit his lip as he thought of his friend, wondering where the older teen was when he needed him the most. Opening his mouth, he screamed the others name, his voice cracking within the process. The group of kids before him looked among one another and laughed, sending one of the older teens before him. Before Tsuna could even blink, a kick was laid onto his stomach, knocking the wind out of him. He let out screams but they couldn't be heard as the group that surrounded him punched him and kicked him. Please, he thought as he curled himself into a ball, trying to protect himself. "Make It stop," Tsuna cried as he felt someones shoe kick his side, making him groan in pain, his body shook as he clutched his jacket tighter.
"Look, stupid-Tsuna's crying!"
"How pathetic."
"Such a waste of space"
"You should just die you no good piece of shit! No one wants you!"
"I can't believe reborn even considered you as a friend, don't make me laugh-"
Suddenly the taunts started to die down, making Tsuna whimper as he hugged himself close. He was too too scared to look up at the group before him and see why they all remained quiet. He didn't want to face the harsh cold reality. He just wanted to be with reborn, where the other could protect him and hold him and-
"Tsuna."
The brunette shook at the voice and slowly looked up. His eyes grew wide and teary as he stared at his best friend. The bullies around him grew quiet and stared at the two who were staring each other down. Tsuna whimpered as he moved himself to sit up, his arm held him up as he felt himself tilt to the side. The male before him narrowed his eyes and let himself look over the brunette, noticing the others pink cheeks as tears ran down them. Tsuna bit his lip and opened his mouth to call out to Reborn but froze when the other gave him, that look. The same look his parents gave him, the teachers, and its students. Chills crawled up his arms as he moved backwards, but noticed he had already reached the end, the tree hitting his back.
The name of the other voiced in his mind and edged itself at the tip of his tongue, Tsuna pleaded to himself that deep within, Reborn would still love him. But that one look, those daggers shooting at him from those once truthful eyes made him lose all hope. Reborn stood still for a moment and then turned around. His whole posture regained itself and Tsuna screamed out Reborns name.
"Goodbye, Tsuna."
Tsuna screamed as he felt the bullies grab him from each end.
"Reborn!"
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His scream echoed and soon he felt familiar warm calloused hands grip his shoulders.
"Reborn!"
The brunette cried as he lunged forward to wrap his arms around his friend. Reborn just sighed as he hugged the other back, feeling the other shake under him. His face soon nussled itself into the others naturally soft yet wild hair. Gently, Reborn rocked them side to side as Tsuna continued to cry in his chest.
"Shh," he started out softly, "I'm here. I'll always be here." Reborn looked at the wall before him and narrowed his eyes as he rubbed circles onto the others back.
They then spent the day alone as Reborn gently scolded Tsuna for thinking such things, reassuring him that no matter what, he would always be there when he falls.
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A/N: Quickly finished this since it's been sitting as a draft for a long while. I'm also slowly updating every single one of my stories, well the khr ones along with others on my Ao3 (rn I've updated 2/10). Anyway, sorry for any mistakes and thanks for reading!
Age
Tsuna - 15
Reborn -16
