IMPORTANT: My Lovely readers I appologise for the long wait, I wanted it to be completely happy with it before I uploaded it. All chapters my chapters are fairly long; thus the story will be updated weekly. Thank you for the follows, REVIEWS are appreciated =) I do like feedback. Without further ado, I present chapter 2. Enjoy =)
Chapter 2
Miss Glamour and Mr. Sexy
Ready or not, here I come, where you at- "mmm" Haru mumbled, rolling over she slammed the snooze button "five more minutes" she mumbled pulling the covers tighter.
"Ready or not here I come where you at, the night is young. In the crowd the mus-"
"Noooo" Haru moaned as she slammed the snooze button. "Five more minutes" Haru closed her eyes and smiled burying her face in her pillow.
Two minutes later she sat up abruptly. Wait a second, I always wake up on the first alarm. The second alarm is reserved for weekends, when I want to wake up early, however it is set for an hour lat- Haru slowly turned her head towards her Pikachu the alarm clock. It read 7:30 am.
"Ahhhhh!" Haru screamed as she ran out the bed and began to wildly pull open draws and doors to grab her clothes for the day. I'm going to be late, work starts at eight and my first client is at 8:30. Damn it Haru, you're never late. Panicking she began to manically brush her teeth, still keeping to the three minute rule; before she jumped into the shower where she frantically scrubbed herself. She was in her car at 7:55. Hitting the accelerator Haru sped off into the morning traffic, she was quite surprised at her driving skills, changing in and out of lanes, making sharp turns, all this going at 60km an hour during peak time. Haru was impressed with herself; wearing a maniac grin she thought to herself, that she should be a racecar driver. The clock read 8:02, she was going to make it, but then her stomach rumbled, damn it. Why didn't she grab a banana on the way out? Checking the clock again she realised she could make a quick run to Starbucks and her favourite local baker. Haru pressed the accelerator. She made a sharp left and then two right's and a left. Parking her car on the curb. She rushed into the cute little bakery.
"Morning Nana-san" Haru greeted.
"Ah Haru-chan, I was wondering when you'd turn up, did something happen?" Nana said with her back turned as she picked out a Banana muffin.
"Would you like something for lunch?"
"Yes please"
"Hmm" said Nana before picking up a two medium-sized buns. "Here you are Haru-chan" she said turning "these are my latest creations, cheese buns stuffed with chicken, sundried tomatoes and roast eggplant". Looking up she handed Haru the bag.
"Uh Haru-" Nana wore a shocked look on her face.
"Domo arigato gozaimasu Nana-san, I'd love to stay and chat but I'm late" Haru said placing the money on the counter before rushing out the door. Jumping into her car she sped off, the clock read 8:10. She was going to make it, Starbucks was just a block away from her clinic. Parking her car, Haru dashed inside Starbucks, where she was pressed against millions of customers upon opening the door. It was packed, like an opening of a new Apple store. Her wrist watch read 8:13, she was getting her morning coffee, gritting her teeth, Haru skillfully moved her self into the crowd, moving with the flow, she eventually ended up third in line. Haru did a little victory fist pump, being short had its advantages. At 8:20 Haru was holding her tray with four cups as she headed towards the door, she was just about to open the door when somebody opened it, as made her way through the door, someone pushed her, which made her lose her balance. Tumbling out the door Haru crashed straight into someone's chest.
"Ahh! Fucking shit!" A husky voice exclaimed. Haru looked up to see a man with sliver hair, pulling at his now coffee stained shirt and jacket.
"Oh my goodness!" Haru exclaimed "I am so very sorry" The man looked up, and Haru was met with beautiful green coloured eyes, set in a death glare, on a very handsome face.
"Watch where you're going, woman! You bur-" Gokudera faltered taking in her appearance. The woman that had crashed into him, looked like, quite literally, a mad woman. Her brown hair was tied messily in a high bun at the top of her head, which was now coming un done, stands of hair were sticking out at odd angles at her fringe and near her ears. Some lipstick had managed to go a tad above her lips and the bottom of her lip had been smudged. Furthermore one side of her face was darker than the other. To top it off she was wearing a beige coloured shoe on her left foot and a black coloured shoe on her right, which he noted were Dior. He raised an eyebrow; at least her clothes were on right. The woman made an eeeping sound before thrusting something in his hands and running off.
"Oi" he shouted "What about my suit?" she turned and shouted "I'm sorry, the money is for dry cleaning". Gokudera looked at his hands, to see that he was holding a hundred dollar bill. Looking back up he saw that the woman had disappeared. What an idiot her thought to himself, she needs an alarm clock. Tch spoilt, rich brat. Irritated, he turned and headed towards his car, no longer in a mood for coffee.
Haru violently opened the door of the dental clinic "Sorry I'm late", she said breathlessly. Both Byakuran and her 8:30 client greeted her with stunned facial expressions.
"Is there-" she began.
"Haru-chan, please come with me" Byakuran said guiding Haru to the employee area at the back
"Byakuran-sama what-"
"Haru" Byakuran paused before continuing, "look in the mirror" he stated lips pressed. Confused, Haru did as asked, turning she screamed. She looked awful, like a mentally unstable woman, her eyes which had widened in shock, did nothing to help her appearance.
"What happened!" Byakuran exclaimed, concerned that his friend had come to work, dressed as if she has spent the night partying.
"I-I slept in" Haru admitted, ashamed "In hindsight, I guess overbooking myself wasn't the best option."
Byakuran breathed through his nostrils "Yes, it wasn't" He stated sternly raising an eyebrow.
Haru, shamefaced apologised "Domo gomenasai Byakuran-sama"
Byakuran sighed "look, I'll take care of your 8:30 patient while you get yourself cleaned up" he stated kindly with a smile.
Haru looked up, "Bykuran sama, you're-" she smiled "domo arigato gozaimasu"
Byakuran smiled "well have a discussion about this later."
"Hai Byakuran-sama."
Byakuran gave a small nod, before heading off to attend to her 8:30 patient.
Haru sighed in frustration; she had made a complete fool out of her self, not only in front of her boss, but her client too. Sighing she began wiping and re-applying her makeup; hoping that the day was going to get better.
Gokudera's day was also off to a bad start. He had woken up tired and cranky as a result from working late into the night on those cliental files. He had also woken up 10 minutes late, which meant he had to miss out on his morning coffee. Passing Starbucks on his way to work, his cravings had kicked in, but they were short lived once a crazy woman crashed into him and spilt four steaming cups worth of coffee onto his now, slightly burnt chest. Temper rising he headed off to work; where upon entering his building, he was met with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, which only further worsened his mood. I- pin taking note of her boss's dangerous aura went straight to the kitchen to brew his coffee. Black Eye, with 1 teaspoon of sugar, and a dash of cinnamon, just the way he liked. An odd combination, but her boss liked his coffee that way, so she made it that way. She liked to be greeted with a smile in the morning not an incensed glare, thank you very much.
Coffee in hand she, knocked on her boss's door before entering. She was greeted with a vexed and bare chested Gokudera.
"Gomenasai!" I-pin exclaimed, eyes widened.
"Oh, I-pin!" Gokudera exclaimed in surprise, "sorry" he said, folding his arms across his chest in a vain attempt to hide his naked torso. This did nothing to help I-pin's cheeks from further reddening.
"Ano, I uh, ano made you a cup of coffee" I-pin said handing the coffee mug to Gokudera.
"Domo arigato gozaimasu" Gokudera stated, taking the cup to his desk where he sank into his chair and took a sip. Closing his eyes he sighed blissfully. "Finally someone who I can rely on, what would I do with out you?" He said, cracking one eye open, and smiling warmly at I-pin.
Face now redder than a tomato she said, "die from stress, with Lambo complaining in the background, that you were selfish for dying, before taking him to Paris Disneyland." Gokudera chuckled, smiling he motioned I-pin to come over. Obeying she walked over to him, where he pulled her into a warm one-armed embrace.
"Gokudera-nii" I-pin squeaked, being pressed against Gokudera's bare chest, was a little overwhelming for her teen heart. Chuckling he ruffled her hair.
"Nii-cha-"
"What. Is. GOING ON HERE?" Lambo shouted, astonished to see his bare chested nii-chan in a cosy position with his nee-chan.
I-Pin made an eeping sound, turning five shades redder.
Gokudera sighed tiredly, "really Lambo"
"E-e-excuse, what do you think you're doing to poor I-pin! Y-y-YOU PEDOPHILE!
Gokudera closed his eyes and breathed through his nostrils "ahoushi" he said lowly "come here."
Lambo quirked his eyebrow before striding over "don't worry I-pin I'll-OWW" Gokudera punched him on the head
"WHAT WAS THAT FOR YOU PEDOPHILE" Lambo shouted, rubbing his head
"I AM NOT A PEDOPHILE! YOU AHOUSHI!" Gokudera bellowed, pinching the bridge of his nose, he explained, " A mad women crashed into me this morning; spilling four fucking cups worth of steaming coffee onto me, as I was changing
I-pin entered my office bringing me a mug of coffee, I was simply thanking her"
"Ohhh" Lambo stated understanding "W-well next time-just, oh whatever"
"Hmm" Gokudera stated unimpressed.
"Anyway, I came to inform you that the Marketing Board are waiting for you." Gokudera's eyebrows shot up
"Shit, I don't have a shirt." Gokudera stated stressing
"Onii-chan, let me look at the stain, maybe I can get it out." I-pin offered, Gokudera breathed through his nostrils "that ahouna" he muttered, showing his shirt to I-pin. It was beyond help, the entire shirt was stained.
"Ohhh" I-pin said softly
"You're screwed" Lambo stated amused. Gokudera directed a venomous glare towards Lambo and began to slowly approach him.
Lambo raised his hands in front of his face "now, now nii-san, there's no need to be hasty." Gokudera now had a nasty smile across is face.
Lambo gulped "now, maybe we can think of something" Lambo said, desperately trying to think of a solution. Gokudera was now 50 centimetres away, Lambo was panicking, c'mon, c'mon, then he remembered.
"Onii-san, I have a shirt in my cubicle" Gokudera stopped, "why do you have a spare shirt?"
"It's not really a spare, umm I bought it for a party three weeks ago, however I did not end up going, because it was my girlfriends birthday, well ex girlfriend now". Gokudera raised an eyebrow. "Anyway" Lambo continued, "I forgot to take it home with me, so I'll just go fetch it" Lambo said exiting his office.
A moment later Lambo returned, shirt in hand. Gokudera raised an eyebrow at the surprisingly normal, white crisp shirt. Taking it he said, "thanks, now may you guys leave, I have to change" I-pin blushed, before heading off, with Lambo in tow. A minute later, Gokudera dashed out of his office, pausing at I-pin's desk
"I-pin may I have the marketing files on-"
I-pin smiled handing him a manila file, Gokudera gave her a crinkled smile in return, "thanks" he said before hurriedly walking off to the meeting. I-pin's eyes widened "ni-" she sighed, biting her fingers, she chased after him.
Gokudera, placed a sign outside the door that said "meeting in progress, please do not disturb" before quietly closing the door behind him.
"Sorry for being a little late" Gokudera said heading towards the front of the room "I had some matters to attend to"
" That's al-"
Gokudera turned to address his employees, and was met with surprised gazes on their faces. He raised an eyebrow "Is something wrong"
Some of the females in the room started giggling. Gokudera was confused, his employees were now either giving him amused smiles or confused looks.
"May I ask what is so amusing?" he asked, sternly
"Oh nothing" one of his employees replied with amused smile, "Mr sexy". The whole room burst into fits of laugher.
Gokudera's eyes widened in shock "E-excuse me" he asked in disbelief. What had gotten into his employees? He glanced around the room; they were out of control. Gokudera made a fist, this day was not getting any better. "STOP LAUGHING!" The room went silent.
"I am not in a good mood alright! I had a really shitty start to the day and you lot!" He pointed an accusing finger at his employees "are not making it any better!"
"Sorry Boss" the whole room apologised.
"Yeah sorry. What no customers?" muffled giggles were heard. Gokudera exhaled, looking venomous "Get up" he stated shortly. The accused employee stood up.
"Is there something you need to tell me Kiba?" Gokudera stated calmly.
"Well actually there is" Kiba stated "You see-"
"Get out" Gokudera stated, firmly
"But Boss-"
"Get. out"
"You really-"
"Get. The. Fuck. Out"
Kiba gulped "Fine" he said crossly, gathering his things and heading towards the door; "but you should learn to identify your party clothes from your work clothes." he said before slamming the door.
Gokudera quirked an eyebrow, party clothes? He felt a gentle tap of the shoulder; he turned around to find a female employee staring at him with a meek look on her face. She wordlessly handed him her phone. Giving her a questioning look, he glanced at the image on the screen. All of his employees leaned back; Gokudera was giving off a deadly aura and shaking with ferocity. Punching the table he looked up, his face reading bloody murder. The cow was dead.
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Gokudera was infuriated, after calmly exiting the room once the meeting had finished, which surprisingly went well, excluding that little mishap. He headed towards Lambo's desk, where he dragged the boy, by the ear into his office and slammed the door shut.
"Oww" Lambo whined nursing his ear "WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU? I'm GOING TO SUE-" Gokudera punched Lambo across the cheek.
"OWW!" Lambo exclaimed, tears pouring down his face "WHAT THE HE-" Lambo stopped, surprised as he watched Gokudera begin to violently take off his shirt.
Lambo's eyes widened "AHHH HELP! HE'S GONNA RAPE ME!" Lambo exclaimed, scrambling towards the door. His attempt was in vain because he received a powerful kick to the side, resulting in him tumbling across the other side of the office. Lambo cried out in pain, wailing as tears fell down his face. Gokudera grabbed him by the front.
"What the fuck is this?" Gokudera hissed; holding the back of the shirt, that Lambo have given to him, in front of his face; Lambo's eyes widened.
"Ni-"
"WHY THE FUCK DID YOU GIVE ME A SHIRT THAT HAD MR SEXY: PROFESSIONAL STRIPPER WRITTEN ON IT." Gokudera bellowed. "Do you know how humiliated I felt? Trying to hold a meeting, with my employees laughing at me? One of them even had the nerve to ask if I did not have any customers" he continued infuriated.
"Nii-san I'm sorry" Lambo said quietly
Gokudera's eyes widened, enraged "Sorry? SORRY! Sorry isn't going to fix a DAMN THING!" He spat, throwing Lambo, so that he landed on the floor "BECAUSE OF YOU, MY IMAGE HAS BEEN SLIGHTLY TARNISHED!"
Lambo looked up at Gokudera, with a tear stained face "I know, I-I'm so sorry onii-chan, I-I just w-wanted t-to help you out, but all I did was screw things up. I'm a screw up" he added with a bitter laugh, eyes downcast. Gokudera was speechless; looking at Lambo's tear stained face with a rapidly swelling cheek, he was overwhelmed with guilt. The poor boy was only eighteen years old, he was twenty eight, he should be more understanding, he knew more than anyone what it felt like, when it seemed like the world had it in for you. Sighing he knelt down in front of Lambo and pulled him into a warm embrace. Lambo stiffened, what was Gokudera doing? Shouldn't he be hitting him? After all he deserved it.
"Onii-san?" Lambo said confused; Gokudera broke the embrace and held Lambo's shoulders, sighing he said "Lambo, I'm sorry. I should not have reacted that way. Violence is never the solution." He said, looking regretful.
"It's okay on-"
"No it's not, I know more than anyone, what it feels like to be a 'screw up'. I went through all of that during my teens, when I was figuring out, who I was, and what I wanted to do with my life. When I found out the truth about my biological mother, I felt that everything in my life was a lie, that's why I ran away from home, and when I had no one to turn to I felt like no one wanted me. Then when someone finally accepted me, Tsuna." He said with a smile "I felt like every time I went to help him, I made things worse, but he was patient, he told me it was alright, and advised me not to repeat my mistakes. It was because he was so understanding, I finally found happiness. I learned to respect who I am; Tsuna also helped me discover what I wanted to do with my life. So in saying that, I'm going to try and be more patient with you, I know you had a tough time as well, so I'll do my bit and be more understanding. Just how a brother should be". Gokudera finished, with a warm smile.
Lambo was speechless; no one had ever said such kind, thoughtful, loving words to him before aside from Tsuna. "Oni-onii-chan" Lambo said quietly, eyes brimming with tears he pulled Gokudera in a brotherly hug, crying silently. "Thank you Onii-chan, y-you're the best". Gokudera smiled "Of course I am ahoushi".
"What. Are. You. Doing?" A stern voice interrupted
Gokudera and Lambo turned to see I-pin at the door, arms crossed with an amused smile on her face. "Lambo you Grave robber*! Get away from Onii-chan!" She exclaimed in mock anger. Both Lambo and Gokudera gave I-pin an amused smile, Lambo chuckled, getting up and wiping his tears.
I-pin smiled, "so everything's sorted?"
"Yes, we'll be fine from here on, right Lambo?"
Lambo smiled brightly "Hai, Onii-chan"
I-pin smiled happily "That's wonderful guys, oh Gokudera-nii I have something for you" she said before dashing out of the office, and returning a couple of seconds later. In her hand she held a Giorgio Armani shopping bag and a mug of steaming coffee. Gokudera gave her a grateful smile, "Seriously I-pin what would I do with out you"
"Die" Lambo stated simply, all three of them burst into light laughter.
"Anyway Onii-chan" I-pin said "we'll leave you to change and enjoy your coffee, you have another meeting in half an hour remember, with the board of directors"
Gokudera groaned.
"Don't worry nii-chan, you'll smash it, your Mr sexy remember" Lambo said cheekily. I-pin giggled.
Gokudera raised and eyebrow and gave him a mock glare. Laughing sheepishly Lambo quickly dragged I-pin out of the office, shouting from the corridor "I love you Onii-chan". Gokudera chuckled, closing the door. Returning to his desk he took a sip of his mug and sighed. He honestly had no idea, what he would with out I-pin, she was the one person, who kept him sane when work got quite hectic; and although Lambo got on his nerves and increased his blood pressure, life would not be as fun, if he were not around
The rest of the day progressed, as normal for Haru. Having dressed appropriately, excluding her mismatched shoes; she attended to the rest of her patients with the help of her dental assistant, Chrome, whilst Byakuran returned to attending reception and paperwork. It was at lunchtime when Byakuran decided to have a little talk with her. From now on he would decide the amount of customers she was allowed per day. She was quite lucky to have such an understanding boss. Byakuran was amazing, running his own dental practice at such a young age, not only did he manage reception but he handled, the accounts and all legal procedures, his clinic was rapidly growing and he still managed to run it on his own, give it a few more years and they'll be 10 more dentists and specialist employed here. Haru thought he was super man, with a quirky sense of humor and a highly credible brain. Not to mention he was quite attractive, Haru wondered, why he was still single. Although he did have a questionable naming sense; Byakuran Dental: we can give you a smile as beautiful as marshmallows. Haru was surprised that people actually came to a dental clinic that praised marshmallows.
Once her last customer left for the day, Haru sunk into her chair exhausted. As she watched Chrome tidy and prepare the dental room for the next day, she thought about what Byakuran had said, it was for the best, reduce the workload and go out and enjoy her self. Once chrome had finished, they both headed towards the employee room where Mukuro and Byakuran greeted them with steaming mugs of hot chocolate, Byakuran of course had ladened his with marshmallows. Haru accepted her mug gratefully and sunk into the plush sofa, Chrome, took a place beside her.
"So how was everyone's day?" Byakuran asked cheerfully
"Not as eventful as Haru' s I'm sure" Mukuro smirked. Haru directed a glare towards his annoying face; he gave her a charming smile in return.
"Rokudo-kun" Byakuran said sternly.
"Anyway, so returning to my question, how was everyone's day?" He asked looking expectantly around the table
Mukuro sighed " mine was mediocre, five route canals and 15 general check ups, oh and 4 brace applications" he said sipping his coffee: Traditional macchiato.
Haru raised an eyebrow, "you've had quite a chock a block day, Rokudo-kun". Chrome nodded in agreement, Mukuro rested his cheek on the palm of his hand and smiled "I suppose I have, I am feeling a little exhausted". Turning his attention to Byakuran he glared, "Byakuran, why did you decide to open the clinic till 7, so what if it's Thursday, I'm feeling overworked" Mukuro vented.
Byakuran smiled "You should be happy that your busy Roku-chan, it means customers like you, your beginning to make a name for yourself"
"Shut up, bastard! You would not be saying that if you were feeling as dead as I am right now."
"Well at least you have Yuni-chan waiting for you at home, probably with a plate full of pasta or lasagna, some garlic bread and fresh salad". Byakuran stated cheerfully.
Mukuro's glare softened as he smiled at the thought of his beautiful wife, waiting for him back home, " mmm, I think I'll get going in about five" he said before drinking his coffee.
"Me too" Chrome said " Enma is probably waiting for me, so we can have dinner together".
Haru's eyes saddened, it must be nice to be greeted by the person you loved after a tiring day at work, her grip on her mug tightened.
"Any plans for the weekend Haru-chan?" Byakuran asked, breaking her from her trance.
"Hahi? Ahh not really, I think I'll sleep in on Saturday, do some exercise, maybe some designing, which I'll continue on Sunday."
Byakuran gave her a knowing smile " well Chrome-chan and Roku-chan have planned your Saturday night" he said
Haru's eyes widened Y-you what? Wh-what do you mean planned?" Haru asked apprehensively.
"We have organised a date for you Haru-chan" Chrome stated cheerfully. Both Byakuran and Mukuro were grinning.
"YOU WHAT! H-how could you!" Haru exclaimed angrily, how could her friends betray her like this? They knew how sensitive she was when it came to her personal life.
"Haru-chan, please" Chrome said gently
"No! I can't believe you had part in this" Haru said in disbelief "You of all people"
"Haru-chan really?" Mukuro stated annoyed "we're helping you, you told us you were ready remember?"
"That's besides the point!" Haru exclaimed angrily "You guys went behind my back and organised a date!"
"Well what were we supposed to do Haru?" Byakuran asked frustrated.
"If we asked you, you probably would have brushed off the idea" Chrome added
Haru sighed, defeated. They were right, she would have. Rubbing the side of here her forehead, she exhaled.
"Look, I jus-I" she sighed
Chrome smiled gently, holding her hand "It's alright to be nervous and a little scared, its been a while, but trust me, we really thought this through" she smiled encouragingly.
"Yeah" Mukuro said "Look he's a friend on mine" Haru's eyes widened in terror
"Relax," said Mukuro looking a little miffed. "He's a man of few words, he's highly intellectual and he's Japanese" Haru mused it over, the guy did not sound too bad.
'You're going to love him Haru" Byakuran stated excitedly.
"Plus he's really good looking" Chrome piped in, looking equally excited.
"You're going to fan girl, baby" Mukuro smirked "Trust me when I say, sweetheart you're gonna love me for this"
All three of them were grinning from ear to ear.
Haru sighed, well if Byakuran and Chrome-chan agreed on her date, then he probably was a good guy and by the way they were describing him, it looked like he was a real winner. Hmm she was curious now. Fangirly? She was going to fan girl over him? Please she had her pride, love however, well she hadn't been in love for a while, and she wasn't going to lie, it'd be nice to feel head over heels again.
Haru smiled, she was feeling curious now.
"So how good looking are we talking about" she asked raising an eyebrow and grinning cheekily.
Chrome giggled "You're going to have to wait Haru-chan"
"Hey" Haru whined playfully
All three of her friends laughed. "Trust me it's worth the wait" Byakuran advised.
Chrome and Mukuro nodded, smiling excitedly.
Haru pouted, "Fine, but can I have a little description at least? So I know how he looks like? She added. Her friends exchanged glances.
"They'll be no need for that, as we've already made arrangements" Byakuran smiled slyly. "All you need to do is mention your name to the front desk and he'll take you to your date".
Haru frowned; hmm they had it all planned out.
Chrome giggled "So how about dress shopping then?"
Haru brightened "Sure!"
Byakuran smiled "You can have half the day off tomorrow"
Haru's eyes widened in surprise "But By-"
Byakuran waved her off "its been a while since you've been on a date, Haru-chan, oh and Roku-chan can come with you"
"Hmm I probably should, you're going to need all the help you can get"
Haru gasped, "excuse me Rokudo-kun?"
"Darling please, judging by the way you entered work this morning, I can clearly tell you're someone who cannot dress under pressure"
Haru was offended "I'll have you know that-"
" So Friday, 1 o'clock then?" Chrome piped in.
"1 o'clock it is" Mukuro agreed.
Haru grumbled. Breathing violently through her nostrils, she took an angry gulp of hot chocolate. Taku, come 1 o'clock tomorrow, she'll show Rokudo just how fashionable she was.
Gokudera closed the door, shrugged of his jacket and hung it on his holder, before slumping into his chair and loosening his tie. Today had been quite a busy day. With three meetings and the mishaps that had happened, he was exhausted. He really needed a cup of coffee right now he thought to himself. Stretching, he smiled to himself at the thought of having a relaxing shower and heading off to bed, perhaps he'll get take out tonight from his favourite Italian restaurant, Cavallone, Dino, his friend was the owner and head chef, so he was able to get take out, as Cavallone was a dine In restaurant only. That was the only good thing that came from being friends with Dino. Sighing Gokudera, ran his hands through his hair, before resting his head on his desk; on second thought, why not sleep here? A knock was heard.
That's why he thought to himself.
"Come in" Gokudera called, face still flat against the desk
"Gokudera-nii I bought you a cup of coffee" I-pin said
"Yeah and I have a surprise for you Onii-chan" Lambo sung
Gokudera looked up from his desk and smiled gratefully at I-pin. Accepting the mug, he took a sip and sighed blissfully closing his eyes. "Arigatou Gozaimasu I-pin"
"Any time Onii-chan" I-pin answered cheerfully
"Onii-chan! Onii-chan! I have a surprise for you" Lambo repeated, literally bouncing off the balls of his feet.
Gokudera sighed and opened his eyes "and what would that be Lambo?"
Lambo grinned "close your eyes Onii-chan"
Gokudera raised an eyebrow "this better not be one of your stupid pranks" he said wearily
Lambo frowned "Onii-chan, I'm changing remember"
Gokudera's eyes softened "Hai hai, gomen" sighing, he closed his eyes.
"Hold out your hands" Lambo instructed, Gokudera complied, after placing the object in Gokudera's hands he said "SURPRISE"
Gokudera opened his eyes, surprised to see Lambo's rewritten report in his hands. "But Lambo," he said slowly, "this is due tomorrow".
Lambo smiled proudly "I know, but yesterday I felt so guilty and ashamed, I went home and worked on it. It's totally revamped and awesome now". He said enthusiastically.
Gokudera smiled kindly, " turning the cover page he began to read Lambo's report. Lambo and I-pin waited anxiously. Ten minutes later, Gokudera looked up. Lambo's breath hitched and he clutched I-pins arm tighter.
"Lambo, when I first asked you to write this report, I expected it to be of a certain standard. You however" he paused, Lambo swallowed. "Have submitted a report to a standard of an Economic graduate."
Lambo blinked, Gokudera smiled, "I am very proud of you, Lambo, well done".
I-pin hugged Lambo "well done Lambo-kun!" she exclaimed proudly.
"I-I did well? Economic graduate? I-I HA! I KNEW I WAS AWESOME!" Lambo proclaimed, with smug look on his face. "Heh heh, all Economists will now bow down to the great, knowledgeable LAMBO SAMA"
Gokudera rolled his eyes, sipping his coffee. Happy, that his little brother was finally fulfilling his potential.
"Anyways Gokudera-nii, what are your plans for the weekend?" Lambo asked
Gokudera raised an eyebrow in surprise " well I finished all the cliental files last night and so did I-pin, so um, nothing."
Lambo and I-pin exchanged glances.
"Ano, Gokudera-nii" I-pin began nervously, Gokudera tensed, sensing something was amiss. "What did you guys do?" he asked slowly
"We set you up on a date!" Lambo stated happily
"Lambo! We were meant to tell him slowly", I-pin stressed
"You, WHAT!" Gokudera exclaimed
"Ah nii-chan" I-pin tried "It's just that ano you were, we-"
"We don't want you to end up alone" Lambo finished
Gokudera faltered "I-" he sighed and exhaled trying to keep calm. Pinching the bridge of his nose, he exhaled once more. "Look guys," he said calmly "I'm not going to end up alone, as I explained to I-pin earlier" he said glancing at I-pin, his voice hardening. I-pin looked sheepish. " These things take time."
"But it's taking too much time" Lambo said. "Nii-chan you're twenty eight, you should married by now, or at least be in a steady relationship". Gokudera eyes betrayed him. I-pin and Lambo exchanged glances. Lambo smiled, approaching Gokudera he pulled him into a one armed embrace. Gokudera looked up surprised. Smiling Lambo said, "look nii-chan I know finding love is hard, however ignoring it is not going to fix anything." Gokudera was surprised, Lambo really was changing.
"Look, the girl is really nice, she sweet and gentle oh and she really intelligent. Ohhh and she is beautiful, she's totally your type" he smiled encouragingly.
Gokudera raised his eyebrows.
"She's lovely Onii-chan" I-pin smiled
Gokudera sighed, "oh alright" he agreed, surprising I-pin and Lambo.
"However", Gokudera said, directing his gaze towards Lambo, "if she's a monstrous cow, its all. On. Your. Head." He finished dangerously.
Lambo gulped "Okay Onii-san, but" he brightened "You're gonna love her"
Gokudera looked skeptical "I wouldn't go too far"
Lambo grinned " Trust me onii-chan", Gokudera rolled his eyes.
I-pin smiled, "Onii-chan would you like us to help you prepare for Saturday? You know, like with outfits and such."
"I think I'll be al-" he stopped looking at their keen and hopeful faces, sighing he shrugged his shoulders and said; "sure, that would nice". I-pin's and Lambo's faces instantly brightened.
"Yay!" I-pin exclaimed
"Alright! Nii-chan we're going to turn you into a smoking sex bomb." Lambo proclaimed, winking suggestively.
Gokudera blinked, looking uncomfortable. "Ah-"
"Lambo!" I-pin exclaimed, hitting him playfully across the head "he needs to look elegant and refined. Which you already are Onii-chan." I-pin smiled.
"Thank you I-pin"
"We'll just take it up a notch and turn you into James Bond material" she said grinning.
"Ah-"
"Yeah!" Lambo agreed excitedly "ladies love James Bond"
"Uh, guys" Gokudera tried, but it was hopeless, Lambo and I-pin were too engrossed with their plans. He sighed for the umpteenth time that day. Damn it, he was just too nice. Rubbing his temples, Gokudera, sipped his coffee and tried to relax.
"Oh and Onii-chan" I-pin said
"Hai" he answered wearily
"You have a dentist appointment tomorrow"
Gokudera blanched "A what?"
"A dentist appointment, I had to book it months in advance, because she's one of the best in the business so-"
"Why did you make an appointment? My teeth are fine" Gokudera said irritated
I-pin sighed "Onii-chan, everyone needs to see the dentist at least twice a year" she said obviously.
"Well I don't" Gokudera answered simply, turning back to his coffee.
I-pin and Lambo exchanged confused glances, Lambo smirked, "could it be? Gokudera Hayato, head of G corporations is afraid of dentists?"
Gokudera snapped his head towards Lambo and glared "Don't spout such nonsense" he retorted
Lambo's smirk widened, "then why are you so defensive? It's no big deal, a trip to the dentist."
Gokudera glare intensified "Lambo" he said slowly "I am not afraid of the Dentist, okay. I just see no reason to spend my money, for a check up. My teeth are fine."
"It's just for a general health check up Onii-chan" I-pin said, "I go twice a year, and so does Lambo."
Gokudera raised an eyebrow, "with the amount of candy he consumes, Lambo should be going every week"
"Hey" Lambo said pouting.
"What?" Gokudera replied shortly.
I-pin sighed "look I already made a booking Onii-chan, besides you haven't been to a dentist in thirteen years, a check up is long overdue." I-pin said sternly
"I-pin" Gokudera began, but shut up upon looking at the stern motherly look on her face.
Gokudera sighed; "fine, I'll go," he grumbled.
I-pin smiled "good, now I'm going to pack my things then we'll head out and go the mall, you probably are need of some new dating outfits. Lambo come". With Lambo in tow, I-pin left his office.
Gokudera slumped back into his chair and sighed annoyed, taku I-pin could be really bossy at times. Groaning, he ran his hand through his hair. So much for his relaxing evening; sighing he took a gulp from his mug and tried to relax once more, he needed to savor this minuscule moment of peace; as it looked like these next couple of days were going to be anything but peaceful.
Notes:
* Grave Robber: someone who dates someone who id considerably older than them ;)
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Chapter 3 out next wk: Dentist trip and Date Night