A/N: Warning, Unbeta'ed!

Thanks to the loves that I surprisingly got, I decided to continue the story! I'm glad that Haruki is well liked, I was not actually quite confident. Thank you for the comments and kudos!

As usual, warnings for my poor grammar and perhaps wrong facts! Please correct me if I made some mistakes, it would be very much appreciated.

I hope you'll enjoy this.

'Another stray?'

That was the first thought Tsuna had when he entered the infirmary, bemused as he watched a certain sandy-brown haired man fuss over a student who was seemingly unharmed, but Tsuna knew better than that. When Haruki didn't put up his professional nurse front (he snorted because god knows how immature the older male could be), he would show his usual self in order to get students who were usually victims of bullying to warm up to him.

Only when the 'stray' stepped out of the infirmary (who actually looked at Tsuna with an ashamed look—(in which he simply reacted with an understanding smile because he knew the other never helped him in order to stay out of trouble) –that Haruki noticed him.

"Oh, Sawada-kun! You came to visit me again!" Haruki's delighted voice reached his voice and he turned around only to end up with an "—Oomphh!" as the man pulled him into a tight hug, ruffling his gravity-defying hair. Tsuna let out a light laugh, patting Haruki's back before slipping out of his hold, "..Well, it is one of your rules." Upon seeing his raised eyebrow, he already knew the question directed towards him.

He squeaked, shaking his head wildly and spluttering, "B-but of course I'll still come to visit Arata-sensei even without the rules!" Truthfully, Tsuna was worried about the nurse. He has already seen the disapproving looks the staffs gave to him, but he doesn't even seem to care. He has heard the whispers about him, 'Having a strange interest in the students' 'Students seem to hole up in the infirmary with him for a long time' and 'Targeting young boys..'

Recalling Haruki's words—'I feel like I have to protect students like you y'know!'—made him smile sadly, the teachers would never understand him because they refused to understand his intentions. Perhaps it was due to envy too, not only he was a good looking half-Japanese-French, Haruki also obtained a master in doctoral degree program at a prestigious university in Tokyo but still refused the opportunity and instead became a school nurse. For the others, it was a waste of talent.

For Tsuna, it was a blessing,

"What's on your mind?" Haruki asked, chuckling a little because the brunette had been spacing out while staring at him with a fond smile. "Oh! No, just… Ever since Arata-sensei worked here, the bullies hardly every bother me anymore." Tsuna contemplated on it, noting how Haruki's lips stretched into a grin. Honestly, how could someone so beautiful be so mischievous? Albeit, it was for a good purpose but still…

Well, as long as Haruki didn't throw the bullies to yakuza or something like that he wouldn't question him. Why did he feel uneasy though…?

He glanced at the nurse, only to sweat profusely because his grin was getting impossibly wider.

The school nurse wasn't a sadist right? Right? They've already had one sadist here, they didn't need another one.

"Nee, Sawada-kun, have you had your lunch yet?"

"No, urgh… I forgot to bring my lunch…" Tsuna grimaced, it seemed that he was going to starve for the day-, or so he thought. "Let's go to the canteen together!"

Tsuna paled, "EEEEHHHH!?" But he had bad experiences with canteen-

Haruki smiled, once again having that understanding look in his eyes as he reached out to hold his shoulder. "You can't keep avoiding that place, or any frightening places for you forever, you're aware of that right"? He continued, "While I'm still here, I'll help you! And this is just the beginning~"

-cinnamon roll-

That. Was. A. Bad. Idea.

Tsuna wheezed while handing their food to the cackling sandy-brown haired man, unable to hold in his laughter because—

His laugh intensified further as an image of Tsuna crawling between the crowd's legs to buy food from the packed canteen came up in his mind. It was too hilarious, but he felt fondness as he looked at the pouting teen. Honestly, he thought as he apologized, (of course while laughing still) that these people are missing out on a gem.

Tsuna's caring and understanding personalities, the length he would go for someone he cared for were amazing, pure, beautiful, Haruki could list so many words for the brunette's traits. Someday… he hoped that he wouldn't be the only one by Tsuna's side. He deserved much more.

For now, I'll protect you.

-cheesiness intensifies-

Sometimes, Tsuna thought, people could be such an asshole.

He and Haruki have just finished their lunch and were going to return to the safety of the infirmary, but Nezu, the menace decided to show up while holding a stack of paper.

Tsuna knew that from the moment his intuition acted up, that this meeting was not going to end up well.

"Ah, here you are Sawada-kun, and-" Tsuna clenched his fist when Nezu curled his lips in distaste upon seeing the young nurse beside Tsuna, who had an easygoing smile, though the look in his eyes was a total different matter. Ah, he realized belatedly.

'Arata-sensei looks as if he's ready for a war.'

Trying to ignore Haruki's presence, Nezu proceeded, "I was looking for you to give you your marked homework." Huh, since when has he even bothered? Tsuna blinked, why go out to such lengths…? For what?

Humiliation. Something whispered in his mind and he tensed, preparing himself for whatever that Nezu was going to throw to him.

The 'teacher' waved his paper around, a huge '7' written in red ink on his paper, "Honestly I was tempted to give you a zero, because according to my standards you're not even qualified to be here." The man started, scoffing as he held the paper out for Tsuna to take. Once Tsuna almost had it in his hand, a wicked smirk tugged on his lips and he 'accidentally' dropped the paper.

Tsuna swallowed, trying his best to ignore the eyes on them, the poorly hidden laughters and pointing fingers on him as he froze in his place. This was why he didn't want to show himself up during lunch, he knew they would be this despicable-

"Sawada-kun."

It was the same name as what Nezu has uttered, but why did it sound comforting when Haruki said it instead? He could easily understand what Haruki was trying to say. That he was not alone.

Pale hand reached out and took the paper on the floor, the corridor was hushed and the people looked in fascination. It was not every day that you would be able to see the school nurse openly confronting a teacher.

"Nee, Nezu-san, do you know why I decided to be a 'measly school nurse' as you have kindly called it as?" Haruki started, raising an eyebrow when the older man tensed in surprise. Which was pretty dumb in Haruki's opinion, it was pretty hard to miss that when he insulted and talked about Haruki on a daily basis in the staffroom.

The young nurse put a hand on Tsuna's shoulder, reminding him of his presence that he was here to help Tsuna. "My purpose was to protect students against people like you." Nezu scoffed, hackles obviously rising, "Are you trying to—"

"A teacher, you are?" Haruki tilted his head, assessing the older man with cold eyes. "All I see is a bully." Despite of his soft voice, he managed to sound strong and catching the attention of the students around them. "All I see is a bad, grown up man, who thought that he is good enough to look down and bully the students who are powerless to fight back." He narrowed his eyes, stepping forward to stand in front of Tsuna.

Tsuna would never forget how small Haruki's build was despite of his tall height, and he looked more frail when compared to Nezu.

But he was still stronger than anyone at that moment.

"Because of people like you, your victims believed that they are useless. Weak, unable to do anything, that's how you made them feel. And when they reach their bad ends, you refuse to acknowledge that you were a part of the causes. You turn a blind eye on it." His voice trembled, anger and sadness seeping into his voice as he remembered a distant memory.

"You're just a pathetic person who picks on others to make you feel strong."

Haruki hoped that his words were actually delivered to the people around them properly too.

He didn't realize that he was trembling in his place until a smaller hand slipped into his, pulling him away from the crowd and he found himself looking at a small back, leading him.

"…Hehe, acting like my hero now?"

He didn't receive a reply instantly, but Tsuna turned to look over his shoulder with a thankful smile.

"You already saved me once. I also want to save you from whatever you're going through now."

Even if Haruki's true enemy was in the form of a mere memory. They both would save each other.

Sigh. Haruki felt like a proud father… "Hieeee! You better don't start feeling like a parent or something!"

"How did you know!?"

A/N: Fuh, this chapter took me a half an hour to finish wwwww its almost 12 am here I need to sleep for college but inspiration striked i couldnt leave it be.

Reborn and co will appear don't worry! I'm sure you guys miss them already.

I hope this chapter is entertaining and shows more about Haruki's traits and hints about his past! Updates will be irregular due to hectic schedule. Hopefully college won't make me drown myself..