If Gokudera finds out I secretly like him...But I might die if I try to convince Hibari to eat lunch with me...URG! I hefted a tote bag with two lunches, one for me, and one supposedly for Hibari. If only I didn't go to that party...

The bell rung for the lunch break, and I bolted to Namimori Middle School. I didn't even know why I was so excited, but I wanted to see Hibari again. I liked challenging him. He was to used to having no one oppose him, and I wanted to see what would happen if I continued to be un-afraid of him. Maybe I can prove to Tsuna that I'm not weak? I looked around for Kyoko and spotted her on a bench with Bianchi. I waved, and she winked at me. Bianchi looked at me nervously. Kyoko gestured with her hand to come over, so I walked to them.

"Remember Haru, if you slack on us I'll tell Goku-" I shoved my hand over her mouth and nodded.

"Goku?" Bianchi asked, looking at me questioningly. I pointed to Kyoko.

"She'll tell you the details. I have to go!" I quickly walked away, and Kyoko laughed.

I sat on the same fountain I was on the day before, but this time I had my lunch out and was munching on a rice-ball. Hibari's lunch was beside me. I saw Kyoko eating and occasionally glancing over at me. She tapped her watch and I shrugged. A few minutes later, I felt someone coming over to me. Just as planned.. I thought.

"I thought I told you yesterday, this is-"

"Disciplinary Committee property. I know." I said. I heard the clinking of metal as Hibari took out his tonfas.

"I'll bite you to death if you don't move." He said. His steely green eyes were piercing me, and I almost decided to move, but then I remembered that Kyoko was probably watching. I have to be strong to prove to them that I'm not small and weak. I made eye contact with him, and stared at him with the same intensity.

"I would rather that instead of biting me to death, bite this lunch I made to death." I said. Hibari's eyes squinted at me, but he didn't say anything.

"I made Pork Buns and Vegetable Curry. I also put a bottle of Coconut Milk in there too. Help yourself." Hibari glanced at the lunch box.

"Humph." He turned on his heels and walked away. After he was out of sight, I looked over at Kyoko. She came running over.

"Oh my god what happened?" She asked. I pouted.

"He was listening, but then just went away." I said. Kyoko gave me a stern look.

"I will count this as a practice day. But tomorrow..." Gokudera was coming up to us with Yamamato, Chrome, Bianchi, and Tsuna.

"HIYEEEE! I KNOW I KNOW I KNOW!" I yelled. She winked and turned to Tsuna.

"Did he try to hurt you?" Yamamato said. I shook my head.

"Remember the dare from Kyoko's party?" I asked. He laughed.

"Oh yah! That one! Well good luck!" I smiled.

"My lunch break's almost over, so I should be heading back to school." I said.

"What are you going to do with the lunch?" Chrome asked. I looked over at it on the fountain. I saw him eyeing it...

"I think I'm going to leave it there." I said.

"If anybody wants it, it's there for them. I hope someone enjoys it!" I didn't tell them my theory on Hibari.

"Okay, we'll meet up after school right here okay?" Kyoko asked. Everyone consented, and I broke apart from the group.

Hibari's POV

How can she be so different from all of the other people here at Nami Middle? Is that how all the people at Midori Middle are? I thought as I opened the door to the Disciplinary Committee room. And why did she bring a separate lunch? I took a look at the food list from the cafeteria.

Green Bean Casserole with choice of French Fries or Baked Potato.

I went over to the window and saw a small green lunch box on top of the fountain. She must have forgotten it. I looked back at the tray of Green Bean Casserole. A pork bun doesn't sound too bad... I left the Committee room and went down to the fountain. Most of the kids were gone, and I grabbed the lunch-box. I put it under my arm and draped my jacket over it.

I went to the roof and opened Haru's packed-lunch. A pleasant smell wafted up at me, and I opened a thermos that was inside. A plastic spoon was inside, and I took a bite of the vegetable curry. I almost hummed in delight, and quickly opened the box of pork buns. The dough was perfect, and the filling was juicy and perfectly cooked. I finished the rest of the food and stood up, brushing crumbs off of my uniform. Surprisingly good. When I arrived at the Committee room, the smell of Green Bean Casserole was hanging in the air. How can people eat this horrible substance?

The day was coming to a close, and I hadn't seen Kusakabe in a while. Such a herbivore. I really should look for someone new.

"Secretary, where is Kusakabe?" My secretary had her hand on her stomach and was doubling over, with a layer of sweat on her brow.

"He was in the bathroom, sir. It seems as if everyone who ate the school lunch today has been quite sick." She squinted her eyes in pain. I smiled to myself. Seems as if Haru may have saved my reputation.

Haru's POV

"Hi Haru!" Kyoko said. I ran over to where Kyoko and the rest of the Family were waiting.

"Hey! What's up?" I said. Kyoko was madly pointing at the top of the fountain while Yamamato was telling me something.

"Everybody slow down. What's going on?"

"Okay, so I was doing some batting practice and lost track of time!" Yamamato said, laughing.

"That's not what she's asking, Baka!" Gokudera said.

"So yah I saw Hibari take your lunch! How weird. Haha!" Yamamato continued. Kyoko shook my shoulders.

"Do you understand what this means?" She said. I shook my head.

"It means that Hibari took your lunch!" She said. I blinked.

"HIYEEE! Seriously?" I asked. My head was reeling. He actually took it?

"Guys, we should get out of here before Hibari comes." Tsuna said nervously. We all nodded and made our way towards our homes. I didn't think he would actually take it... I wonder what inspired him to have a change of heart?

Again, I packed two lunches. I used a blue napkin to wrap around this time instead of green and packed my bags. If he really did eat it, he must want more... at least I hope so! When I was halfway to school, I got a text message from Kyoko.

Remember, yesterday was just practice! Today's the real thing! Don't chicken out!

I sighed. Does she really think I'll chicken out? I paused in my tracks. What if Tsuna thinks I'm weak, and that I'd chicken out? Does he really think I'm that weak? Well, I'll show him wrong! I was determined to have Hibari sit with me today, even if I had to shove the food down his throat.

Hibari's POV

Half of my people were out today. A form of a food poisoning was apparently in the Casserole yesterday. So I guess she really did save me from humiliation. I thought. What's on the lunch list today? I picked up the mini menu, and scanned the list until I got to Tuesday. Tofu Tuesday? What herbivore thought of such a thing? Haru's packed lunch came to my mind, and I glanced over at the empty green lunchbox. I need to return the lunchbox to her today...might as well see if she has anymore lunch with her.

Haru's POV

By the time the Lunch Break bell rang, I was super pumped up and excited. I practically skipped to Namimori Middle School. I wonder if he'll like what I made today... I made sure not to bump the sides of the lunchbox. If everything's mushed, he might not even eat it at all! I was almost to the fountain when I saw Kyoko.

"Kyoko, do you want one of us to come with you?" Tsuna said. I shook my head.

"I'm pretty sure I can do this on my own." I said. Kyoko clapped her hands.

"Today's going to be interesting!" I glanced at my watch.

"Guys, I have to go!" I said. Kyoko nodded and made a shooing motion with her hands.

"Go! Go! Go!" She chanted. I walked away from them, my head held high. If anyone's going to make my down, It's not going to be Kyoya Hibari! I made it to the fountain, and sat down. I put Hibari's box next to me, and started unwrapping mine. Only a minute after, I saw Hibari coming towards me. I'm ready for your stupid speech today! As he came closer, I could see a small green box in his hand. So he did eat it. I smiled. Hibari leaned against the side of the fountain.

"I believe this belongs to you." He said, passing up the lunchbox. I took it.

"Did you enjoy it?" I asked. He opened his eyes and looked at me.

"Everyone else who ate the school lunch got food poisoning." He said.

"And...?" I said. He must be leading up to something...

"I don't want to risk it again today." He said. He pushed off the side of the fountain and looked me straight in the eye. I was expecting him to say something, but he didn't. As I stared into his eyes, I noticed the flecks of purple and gray around the outside of his eyes. They looked like tiny opals. They're so beautiful... I wish I had those kind of eyes... I noticed Hibari had his hand outstretched, and I broke eye contact.

"In other words, you want the lunch I made?" I said.

"Yes. Now would you pass it down to me?" He asked.

"No." I said. He raised an eyebrow skeptically.

"I won't give it to you unless you sit up here with me and eat. Or else I won't give it to you." I saw Hibari's give me a death glare, but I just smiled. He turned and looked at the lunches other kids were eating.

"Unless you want some weird gloppy looking stuff." I said. He turned back to me.

"Fine." He said. He jumped onto the ledge of the fountain and I handed him his lunchbox.

"Bento with teriyaki chicken and beef and a side of vegetable dumplings." He opened the top of the bento box and stared at the contents.

"Where did you learn to cook like this?" He asked, turning to me. I once again was lost in his opal-like eyes. I turned away.

"M-my mother cooks a lot, and I guess I learned from her." I said. Hibari turned back to his food and took a bite. He didn't say anything, but I could tell he enjoyed it by the way he prepared his next bite on his chopsticks. I laughed and turned back to my lunch. I could feel Hibari look at me questionably, but he looked away. I laughed again when he finished all of the vegetable dumplings.

"What is funny?" He asked. He just made me laugh harder.

"It's just... I don't know." I laughed again. When I opened my eyes, I saw his lips upturn slightly and his eyes lit up for a second, but it was gone as quickly as it came. He wrapped up his bento box and wrapped it in the blue napkin. He jumped off the fountain and landed on his toes, his jacket fanning out around him like a cape. I collected my things as well, and jumped off next to him, not as gracefully. He began to walk away.

"Tomorrow is going to be Udon noodles and Mochi!" I called after him. He paused for a second before continuing on him way. One more day down. I'm starting to enjoy this!