"Hayako chan…"
The Storm guardian looked up after hearing the all-too-familiar voice call out her name.
She tried blinking back the tears, but still felt them rolling down her cheeks. She looked away immediately, frantically wiping her face.
"What do you want, Yamamoto?"
Takeshi stared at her in disbelief for a few seconds. For the second time that day she had called him by his name rather than the usual obscenities. Something was really wrong here.
"Haya chan, what happened? Are you okay?" said the raven haired boy as he sat next to her, waiting for her to turn towards him. "Is this about Tsuna?" he asked in a quiet voice.
Hayako suddenly turned around at that question, her eyes wide in shock.
"O-o-of course not! I'm his right hand! That's all there is to it..." she stammered.
"Haya chan, you may think I'm an idiot. I may even be one. But I'm not blind."
Takeshi looked at her with a sad smile gracing his features. "There's no point in hiding it Haya chan. At least from me."
Hayako turned away and looked down at the flowers blooming nearby. A few moments passed by in silence.
"I see. Well, in that case, just so you know- I knew I never had a chance with Jyuudaime since the start. He's been in love with Kyoko for years now."
"So? Haven't you been in love with him for a few years yourself?" replied the Rain, the smile on his face now gone.
"Che. Listen- I don't know how you know all this, but let me tell you one thing- I am just not Jyuudaime's type. He deserves someone beautiful, feminine, kind, loving- I don't know; the girly kinds y'know? Someone like Kyoko is perfect for him- even I can see that."
"And what makes you think you don't fit that description?" said Takeshi, putting his arm around the silverette.
She glared up at him, a deep blush forming on her face.
"Che. Don't say stuff you don't mean you dumbass."
"Hahaha, who says I didn't mean it? And anyway, you've stopped crying now, and that's enough for me right now" grinned the Rain guardian.
In an attempt to hide how flustered she was, the silverette suddenly got up and marched forward. "Look at what time it is! I have an insane amount of work to do for tomorrow! We don't have time to waste idiot! "
Takeshi sighed as he stood up shaking his head.
"Now that's more like it Haya-chan!" he yelled, looking up at her with a grin.
She shot him another annoyed look and picked up her pace.
As he caught up to her, she stopped for a brief moment. Still looking ahead, she said in a soft voice "Don't mention any of this at the mansion."
"Haha, I know that-"
Before he could finish, the silverette added, "And thanks a lot for today baseball freak."
He could've sworn he saw her smile a bit, but he couldn't be sure.
Eh, wishful thinking I guess. But I hope someday you'll look at me too, Haya chan; especially with that beautiful smile of yours.
Back at the mansion
"Hayako chan, where were you? We were frantic with worry. It's not like you to not pick up your cell phone! Thank goodness Yamamoto found you! " said Tsuna, rushing towards his Storm guardian.
"I'm so sorry Jyuudaime! I know I shouldn't have done that! I-it's just that-" The silverette was stammering now, and she didn't have a clue what to say next.
Before she could finish the sentence, the raven haired boy stepped up "Actually, Tsuna, it's my fault."
The brunette looked at him, confusion clearly evident on his face.
"Wha? Yamamoto? How?"
"Actually, the thing is, I was so happy to hear about you and Kyoko that I thought maybe I'd better test my luck out too. So I tried asking this lovely lady out" said the raven, pointing at Hayako, "Haha, but I guess storming out on me was her way of turning me down huh?" he grinned, rubbing his neck nervously.
"What? Hayako, why did you walk out like that? I know you aren't good at controlling your emotions, but isn't this a bit of an overreaction? But anyway, whatever the case may be I'm just happy to see you safe and sound. Now hurry up you two- it's almost time for dinner"
As Takeshi turned around, he expected a furious Storm. But instead, he was greeted by a very wide-eyed silverette, speechless at the events that had just occurred.
"Haha, I know I'm going to get hell for this later" said the Rain, as walked towards his room, leaving a (now) very annoyed silverette behind.
Author's note: I know this is starting to seem a bit random and a bit OOC but I can't help it. My imagination goes nuts when it comes to these two! Thank you so much for the faves and follows!
