Hello everyone. It's been a long time since this story has gotten an update. Either way, happy 8027 day. And thanks goes to theluckyshipper for being the first and only reviewer. I'm happy and sad about it. Sigh. Anyways, I apologize for the previous chapter. It's not very well done since I was still inexperienced at the time. And also, to any possible 1827 readers, I want to apologize beforehand if I write anything offending about the pairing. So, please enjoy.

Previously on Piece of YourHeart:

"Then how did you get that bruise?"

"It was my fault for being clumsy that's all."

The tone wasn't convincing to Yamamoto. But he can see how his friend doesn't want to talk about this. Instead, he released the brunet and told him he was welcome to stay whenever he wants. Tsuna could only smile weakly and return to the bedroom. Yamamoto watches with a firm eye before sighing. He could tell that his best friend just lied to him.

"Tsuna…" Yamamoto called out.

Chapter 2: My Unobtained Freedom

Tsuna pressed his back on the closed door. He returned back to Yamamoto's bedroom in the end. The brunet softly bit his lip in frustration. His friend Yamamoto was getting suspicious lately. And if he were to remain here any longer, that would be bad news. For now, he can stay for another day. After that, he'll look for a hotel to stay at and start over his life. That's the only thing he can do.

He slowly leaned off the door and walked over the bed. He sat on the side, running his hand through his messy brown hair. His eyes wandered across the room, taking in the setting. The color of the room is mainly various shades of blue. Everything except the decoration and furniture which are white. Tsuna was always curious about why Yamamoto was fond of the color blue.

The last thing he stopped on was the a single picture frame on the nightstand. Tsuna wanted a better look at it so he picked it up. Much to his surprise, it was a picture of Yamamoto and Gokudera. There was a letter at the bottom right corner with only four words on it.

To my love, Gokudera.

The brunet's curiosity peaked. He never thought that his two friends would get together. They were completely different in personality and everything else. Then, again, he shouldn't complain about it. The same would go with his relationship with Hibari. Tsuna settled it back down and smiled. At least he could admit that their relationship could be better than his any day. He bit his lower lip softly.

'That life... I don't have to go back to that place anymore...' He thought.

Tsuna decided on taking a short nap before making any further plans. His left cheek pressed against the soft pillow and pulled the blanket over his body. Already, he could feel his body becoming tired when he finished settling in. It was easier enough to sleep peacefully. Something that he was deprived of. For now, he knows that he is safe and there is no need for him to worry.

Hibari was standing in the middle of his living room, furious. His surroundings, his home, is completely destroyed. Each wall has at least three or more holes and the floor also. Most of the furniture either has a large hole or has been torn in two. He straighten his back and stared at his work. Hibari groaned in frustration. Now, he needs to buy replacements and repairs for it all. His growing frustration lessened when he heard his phone ring, pressing the talk button.

"This better be good. Or else I'll bite you to death." He hissed.

"I'm sorry for bothering you, but there's a crisis! We need help." Kusakabe answered nervously.

"Then deal with it. I have my own matters to handle here."

"But there are a few escapee loose. They are also armed."

"Very well... I'll be down there soon."

Hibari pressed the end button and pocket his phone. At least he has something he can do to release his remaining anger. An image of his lover sneaked into his thoughts. Apparently Tsuna decided to be daring without him knowing. Now he's gone to somewhere that he doesn't know. Hopefully, he'll turn up on his own later. Hibari brushed some of the wrinkles off his suit and sighed. He'll make some arrangements to get everything fixed soon.

"It seemed like a storm beaten me here to the extreme."

Hibari turned his attention to the door. He mentally hissed when he saw Ryohei standing there. He didn't have time to accommodate the former boxing captain. The reason that he's here is for Tsuna. Apparently, his unannounced guest thought there was something going on. So he thought he should check up the brunet once a week. Unfortunately, his timing is bad.

"What happened here? Where's Sawada?"

"Not here. Now, leave. I have some business to attend to."

"Hold on a minute. What do you mean 'not here'? Where'd he go?"

"Like I said, not here. And I don't have time for this. Leave or I'll make you."

Ryohei did what he is told. There is no used going against a mad Hibari. He watched as his schoolmate exit his home, lock it, and entered his car. The white haired male rushed over to his car. Leaning on the door with Hibari on the other side, he continued with his questioning.

"Aside from Sawada, what happened in there?"

"That is none of your concern. When I get back, I expect you will be somewhere else."

"Cruelty to the extreme. Well, I won't pester you. I'll get it from Sawada."

"Don't. And if you see Tsunayoshi, take him to your house and call me. I will pick him up."

Ryohei merely nodded in agreement, absentminded. With that, Hibari quickly drove away and left behind a confused Ryohei. The white haired male scratched his head from Hibari's comment. He found it strange overall. Yet, there are a lot of things that are strange between Tsuna and his lover. And the thing he learned from it was to only get involve when needed.

He walked over to his car and entered. He sighed tiredly. Hopefully what he saw in there didn't lead any harm to the brunet. Then, again, he can only hope.

"Seems like Hibari doesn't know where he is... Where'd you go Sawada?"

"What do you mean 'I'm leaving'?" Yamamoto asked.

Tsuna and Yamamoto are in the living room. The brunet finally woke up and thought over what he can do. And, when he finally decided on it, he went to Yamamoto to talk about it. So far, his friend didn't seem to like the idea nor agree with it. When Tsuna further explained it, Yamamoto dismissed the idea and told him to stay. That's when he said flatly that he is intending to leave and that is what he'll do.

"You don't have anywhere to go. Just stay here as long as you want Tsuna. I don't mind."

"That's the thing. I don't want to intrude. It's best that I do this and look for a job."

"And I don't agree. Tsuna, it's tough out there. Just getting a job will be a miracle nowadays."

"Then I'll take that chance. Yamamoto, why are you against me living on my own?" Tsuna asked.

Yamamoto kept quiet at that moment. He just stood up from the couch and walked over to the kitchen. Tsuna watches his friend refill his cup and taking a long sip. The brunet could have guessed that Yamamoto was ignoring him as his last resort. If objecting doesn't work, there is always ignoring. However, Tsuna doesn't intend for that to happen. He rose from his seat and head towards the door.

"I'm worried about you Tsuna..."

Tsuna was just about to reach the doorknob, his fingers pressing on it. He slowly turn to look behind him. Yamamoto had his coffee set aside as he stared at the brunet. It was so long since he saw Yamamoto look so troubled. The raven haired male settled both his hands on the countertop. He dropped his head with his eyes closed. Tsuna took a few steps away from the door, turning towards his friend.

"You just disappeared. Out of our lives... No calls, messages, nothing. I thought something happened to you..."

"Yamamoto..." Tsuna whispered.

"We missed you. When you were gone, everyone changed. To forget that you were gone."

The brunet can see Yamamoto shaking his head. It was true that he was missing. When he was dating Hibari, things changed for him too. His lover became too protective and obsessed about him. He was denied of keeping in contact with anyone he knew. Even for this long, he could hardly remember what his mother look like. The only two that Hibari permits him to see is Ryohei or Kusakabe. That was it. In that house, he felt suffocated.

"Then I found you. I thought I was imagining it. To think it was you. I was so happy."

Yamamoto finally looked up with his eyes opened. He walked out of the kitchen and approaches Tsuna. For some reason, Yamamoto looked exhausted, as if he never slept for many days, to the brunet. The raven haired male pulled the young brunet into his arms for an embrace. Tsuna felt his cheeks becoming warm from the sudden action. Yamamoto buried his face in Tsuna's messy brown hair.

"You have no idea how happy I was. That's why I can't let you go so easily. I'm scared that you might go missing again."

"Yamamoto, I won't disappear. I'm not going anywhere this time."

"Promise me that. Promise that you won't."

"I promise... I promise I won't go away."

Yamamoto pulled away slightly, still holding on to Tsuna. It's been so long since the brunet last saw his friend if he recalls it. He almost forgot how handsome Yamamoto is up close. The warmth in his cheeks grew as he felt his heart beating against his chest. It felt weird. All these feelings he's getting with Yamamoto is weird to him. He's not saying that he hadn't felt it before. But it's been so long since he felt like this that he forgotten.

That moment, the sound of the door unlocking itself entered their ears. They both turned to the door to see Gokudera coming in. The silver haired male stopped his track when he saw his lover and best friend. The grocery bag, or that's what the brunet is suspecting it as, dropped to the floor. Tsuna took that chance to remove himself from Yamamoto's hold. He still haven't forgotten that those two are dating.

"Tsunayoshi..." He whispered to himself.

"Gokudera-kun, hello."

Yamamoto turned away when his lover rushed to the brunet for a tight hug. Tsuna pats his tall friend's back as Gokudera kept calling his name repeatedly. He pulled away from the brunet, smiled widely, and said that he missed him dearly. Tsuna said the same and was glad to see his two close friends again after so long. Gokudera nodded in agreement.

"It's really been too long. We need a lot of catching up. Let me take care of something before we start."

Gokudera suggested that Yamamoto and Tsuna should sit as they waited. The silver haired male quickly picked up the forgotten bag, walked to the refrigerator, and filled it with food. Tsuna and Yamamoto did what they were suggested to do. Instead of sitting next to each other, the brunet sat on one of the white karlstad armchair on the right side. Yamamoto took the matching couch in the middle. They didn't look at each other, recalling their previous activity.

"Done. So Tsunayoshi, what brings you here?" Gokudera asked.

Gokudera took the empty spot on the couch next to Yamamoto. He smiled brightly as he asked his question. The brunet felt his body forcefully pushing backwards against the armchair. His stomach twist and turned uncomfortably. Yamamoto took notice and lightly coughed to get his lover's attention.

"Tsuna and I ran into each other when I was coming back from work. He was looking for a place to stay." Yamamoto answered.

"Yeah, I was trying to get away from the rain. Luckily, Yamamoto just happened to be there."

"Well, that's good. But what about that bastard Hibari? I heard you were dating him."

"O-Oh... We're separated now. He wanted me to stay longer, but I said no."

The topic of his lover, even the mere mention of his name, made Tsuna sick. He didn't feel comfortable talking about him. Not with those haunting memories that he's trying to bury. His body suddenly turned sore after remember his lover attacking him. Gokudera turned to Yamamoto, complaining that he never liked Hibari. He continued on about how he thought that Hibari wasted Tsuna's time and love just to breaking up later.

Yet, Gokudera doesn't know the whole truth. Hibari is still, technically, his lover. And, not only that, he is looking for him right this minute if he's not wrong. Tsuna stared down at his hand to see it slightly shaking. He would be shocked if he wasn't shaken up from that very thought. The room instantly turned silently. Gokudera was staring at the brunet as if he saw a ghost.

"Tsunayoshi, there's something that's bothering me." Gokudera began.

"Yes, what is it?"

"The bruise on your cheek. How did you get it?"

"I was clumsy. I tripped and fell. That's how I got it." Tsuna answered.

Gokudera gave him a doubtful look. Tsuna can understand if he didn't believe it. Neither would he if he was in his position. Yamamoto had his arms crossed against his chest as he stared at the brunet. He remained silent, just watching at the side. The last time he asked Tsuna about it, he nearly fled the building. Yamamoto thought it was a touchy subject so he didn't mention it. Yet, he also has his doubts about how the brunet got it. But he didn't want to pressure Tsuna over it.

"How long are you planning on staying Tsunayoshi?"

"Not long. I intend to get a place in a hotel and find a job later. Though Yamamoto doesn't agree."

"And why is that?"

"Finding a hotel is one thing. But a job is different. He might as well stay here." Yamamoto answered.

Yamamoto was still standing firm about the whole idea of Tsuna being on his own. He should stay here instead of wasting money on hotels. And if he needed a job, he will also help on that. Yamamoto just thinks that Tsuna shouldn't put himself through all that trouble. Gokudera grumbled once he finished listening to his boyfriend's explanation. Despite going against Tsuna, Yamamoto is right.

"Maybe you should stay here. At least, until you get back on your feet." Gokudera insisted.

"But I would be intruding. I don't want to cause trouble for Yamamoto."

"Like I said, it's no trouble. I'm more than happy to have you here Tsuna." Yamamoto smiled.

"Then it's settled, Tsunayoshi stays here."

Gokudera and Yamamoto stood from the couch and told the brunet they'll make something to eat. Tsuna smiled and thanked them for their generosity. Once they weren't paying any attention to him, Tsuna dropped his smile. Hibari was still lingering in his thoughts. Despite it all, the brunet is praying that he 'gets back on his feet' soon. He doesn't want to put them at risk after reuniting with them.

'Though it's a bit far, I'll get my freedom.' He thought.

Thank you for reading. I hope you enjoyed it. Also, I want to make an announcement. We, the 8027 Famiglia, are looking for new members on Facebook. We are hoping that there are some 8027 lovers out there that would want to join. I have the link in my bio. All you need to do is join. With that, happy 8027 day and have a very nice day.