Title : Meeting and Girls' Talk
Genre: Angst/Romance
Rating: M
Pairing: HibaxHaru, slight TsunaxKyoko
Disclaimer: Katekyo Hitman Reborn belongs to its respective owner. I obviously do not own it.
Note = Italic : flashback
The clock showed 8.15 o'clock when the pair arrived on Vongola's base. Haru sighed in relief knowing they didn't late much since their driver, Alan, drove in a very high speed to catch up their lost time. Before went to the garage in the backside of the complex, Alan dropped them at the front door of the mansion. One black-suited man, whom they knew as Aldier, greeted the pair then escorted them to the meeting room.
"Your stuffs will be put in your room, Miss Haru." Aldier said when Haru asked him about their suitcases.
"Oh, thank you, then, Aldier-san."
Upon entering the room, everyone, whom already came, looked at the two from their seats. Haru was nervous when she and Hibari walked toward the table, with their friends' eyes on them. She was afraid that they, especially Tsuna, would angry at their lateness.
"Good morning, Sawada-san." Hibari greeted Tsuna when they faced the Vongola's Leader. "We apologize for coming late today."
He looked at them and smiled. "Good morning, Hibari and you, too, Haru. Well, don't be. The meeting is not start yet. Moreover, I'm happy to meet both of you again."
His serene smile gave relief to the woman because it meant he didn't angry. Hibari nodded at his words while Haru smiled widely.
"Thank you, Tsuna-san. We're happy to meet you, too." Haru bowed again then followed Hibari to their seats, among Lambo and Yamamoto.
"Good morning, Haru-nee." Lambo whispered to Haru when the woman sat beside him.
"Good morning, too, Lambo-kun." Haru winked and whispered back to the Thunder Guardian.
She then took out the file from her bag and put it on top of the table, as well as Hibari's file. They had to report the results of their last mission to Tsuna.
"Well, I believe we can start the meeting now since everyone already present."
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"Kyoko! Oww, I miss you so much!" Haru hugged the woman tightly when they met on Kyoko's room after the meeting finished at 12.45 PM, and before the lunch started.
"I miss you, too, Haru. It's been a long time since our last meet," Kyoko hugged back her sister-like friend. "How's the meeting with others?"
"It's as usual, we report the outcome of the missions, then discuss it together, then bla-bla-bla. Nothing's out of ordinary."
Kyoko smiled at her answer. Both of them then talked about each activity everyday and several interesting things they met and experiences until today. Secretly, Kyoko observed her friend. She was glad knowing Haru happy with her life right now. She remembered when she visited the brunette after heard about her separation with her last boyfriend two years ago. There were no tears but smile on her face.
"I'm fine, Kyoko. It's just another usual broke-up, not a big problem." She said and laughed at her silliness.
Kyoko knew she lied that time but didn't say anything until now. She had heard from Bianchi how's that man treated Haru bad, mentally and physically. She maybe broken inside, but she kept her lips sealed and smiled as usual. Haru never shared her pain with others and she never cried in front of her friends. The last time she did cry in front of others was the time when her father died. As her vowed-sister, Kyoko always wondered why such a good woman like Haru never got a good man to become her dream prince. She then remembered their conversation when she had a sleepover with Haru, Bianchi and Chrome at the brunette house in their younger times.
"And, now it's your turn to tell us about your man's criteria, Kyoko." Bianchi said at that time after she and Chrome told them theirs.
"Do I have to, Bianchi-san? I mean, I don't have any specific criteria like both of you have at first place." Kyoko confused, didn't know what to answer.
"Of course you do have, Kyoko-chan! Girls always have their special criteria for the boys, whether they realize it or not. If the man doesn't meet her requirements, their relationship won't end with happiness. Isn't that right Chrome-chan?" Haru turned to the mist girl who looked as confuse as Kyoko.
"I-I guess it is," she answered timidly caused a big grin in Haru's face.
"At least you could tell us what kind of personalities you expect from your man to have." Bianchi said with a small smile to calm Kyoko.
"Mmm, okay. I think I want a modest, warm, and kind-hearted person, who loves his families and friends equally. He also has a high sense of justice in him and treats the other the way they are supposed to be. And, if it possible, I want a him to have his own charismatic."
Kyoko stopped talking when she saw the expression of the girls.
"He has the...same traits with…Boss." Chrome spoke after several minutes' silence.
"Kyoko, I know you always have a heart to the boy." Bianchi sighed.
"Wha-what? But I don't-." Haru cut Kyoko's words.
"Don't worry, Kyoko-chan! If Tsuna-san doesn't notice you, Haru would support you to get Tsuna-san's attention!" Haru held Kyoko's hand tightly.
"Me-me, too. I'll help you." Chrome joined the group.
"It settles then. Kyoko, if you need any help, we're always be here," Bianchi decided to end the Kyoko's turn. "Next, Haru. Tell us about yours."
"Hahi…It's ridiculous, but actually Haru wants her dream man, whom will be her soul mate, like a prince in those fairytales. You know, the handsome prince comes with his white horse to save the beautiful princess in the dangerous place. He will fight the enemy bravely with his sword on one hand, ensure the safety of the princess with his shield on the other hand, defeat the villain, then they lived happily ever after in their kingdom as a king and queen." Haru said with her face beamed with happiness.
"Really?" Kyoko asked unsure if that kind of man existed in this world.
"Hahaha Haru's just kidding. As long as he is a nice, loyal, and responsible person, Haru would gladly accept him. The most important thing, he loves Haru and accepts Haru for who she is just as she to him. Haru's sure one day Haru will find him."
That's why she was surprised when knowing Haru had a relationship with Hibari. She knew Hibari was a good person, despite his sadistic manner, and she found Haru's criteria on him. But, who's in Vongola family didn't know the relationship among The Cloud and The Mist? Although they're over now, Kyoko still worried it would trigger some problems between the three of them in the future. She didn't mean to interfere her friend's love life, but she afraid Haru would get hurt again. Nevertheless, as her best friend, all she could do now was supporting Haru's decision as best as she could. She would hate herself if she saw her hurt again.
A/n: I'm not sure about this chapter, but it has to be put here before the real story begin. Thank you for Sweet Scrifice and KisaraCrystal for commenting this story. I was going to delete it before I read your comments :). Anyway, I hope you like this one and I appreciate any feedback from you, my dear reader :D.