Standing in front of a house, you looked around. You saw the men looking around and glaring at every passersby before the door opened, revealing a woman with shoulder-long brown hair. You smiled when she spoke in Japanese, Dino replying back fluently. You tried to understand it, but the only thing you got was your name. The woman looked at you, smiling even wider and you lowered your head in greeting. The only thing that caught your attention soon after was a voice of a baby that was standing beside the woman, his eyes fixed on you like he couldn't believe his eyes.
"Reborn…" Dino murmured, holding your hand tighter until Nana invited you in, Romario, Ivan and Bono following behind.
You were sitting in a bedroom, which seemed to belong to Tsunayoshi before Reborn spoke in Italian.
"How come I only hear of your wife now, Dino?" Reborn stared at the young boss, who sweat dropped at his rather distant and scolding tone. The flinch you tried to hide didn't go unnoticed by both Dino and Reborn.
"My father didn't want for anyone outside the family to know about the marriage, but Nono and Varia found out when…" Dino hesitated, his eyebrows narrowed. You gave his hand a tight squeeze and he breathed. "…when they were needed." He shortly explained, Reborn's expression growing grimmer. "You couldn't see, less alone meet, her because she was in a hospital due to an accident that occurred a year after marriage." He added, knowing what bothers the hitman.
"When did you get married?" Reborn asked instead.
"When we reached eighteen. You were on a mission that month on Nono's request." Dino answered, but added; "It was a deal from our parents on our tenth birthday."
"How did I not see her before? Less alone heard of? I've been tutoring you since middle school." Reborn's confusion was understandable.
"We're not as close as you and Tsuna are." He smiled.
Reborn's eyebrow twitched and remained silent before he turned his gaze to you, who quietly sat beside, listening. He didn't like this. Not one bit. Startled from his intense gaze you looked away and tried to hide behind Dino, who instantly moved to hide you. He was as overprotective of you as he always was.
"Reborn." He called in threatening voice, Reborn looking back at his former student. "I'll explain you one day completely, but not today." He smiled quickly after. "Now, where is my little brother?"
For a moment you looked at Romario and then turned back to Dino. "Do you mind if I leave the room for a moment?" you asked.
Dino widened his eyes, but shook with head. "Bono," He looked at the said man, who nodded and stepped aside, letting you stand up.
Smiling you brushed against his shoulder and left the bedroom. Bono was standing right beside and just when he wanted to ask where you wanted to go, children's laughter made him look at two children—one in cow's costume and with afro hair while the other wore a shaolin uniform and with hair in a braid. The two passed you and Bono by, not even minding about the yelling, and ran down the stairs, calling for Nana.
Quietly following, Bono was right behind looking for any kind of problem or danger. "I'm fine…" You spoke softly.
Bono gave a short nod and followed you into kitchen, where Nana was humming while making lunch. Hearing someone behind, Nana turned her head and smiled widely. You opened your mouth, to speak, but remembering you aren't fluent enough, you narrowed your eyebrows, conflicted.
"Don't worry, I speak Italian." Nana spoke in fluent, but still rough, Italian. Everyone that stood in the kitchen widened their eyes even Lambo and I-Pin stopped eating their snacks. "No one knows, so please keep it a secret." She put a finger on her lips and winked.
"Your secret is safe with me." You laughed, feeling thrilled.
"Thank you," Nana smiled before she looked at two children, who eagerly nodded, excited to know a secret no one knows of. "Would you like to help me?" She asked. "I'm making lunch, but another pair of hands would come in handy." She added.
You looked at Bono, who was ready to interrupt, and shook with head. Looking back at Nana you walked to her side. "What can I help you with?"
Nana's smile widened and she quickly explained what you can do. You quietly followed her instructions, asking if you didn't understand or didn't know something. But both of you had a smile on your lips, clearly showing anyone that you enjoyed each other's company.
"Are you married?" Nana asked once she spotted a white golden ring. "I believe I saw the same ring on Dino's hand." She looked at you, your cheeks heating up before you nodded slowly. "You're so young and in love." She put hand on her cheek, a dreaming look appearing on her face. "It's so nice to see young people being in love. For how long are you married, if I may ask?" She asked, looking back at the you.
"Dino said it'll be three years on Christmas." You narrowed your eyebrows as you tried to remember, but all you could was Dino smiling at you as he stood by the altar.
"Young love…" Nana's smile widened. "There are a lot of ups and downs in the marriage. Some days your husband will hide things from you, but it's all for your best. Don't blame him, but love him like you always did before. He'll need your support, but let him know that you're by his side no matter what." Nana looked down at the carrots she was cutting, her smile slowly turning back into small one. "Keep his back safe and always be yourself. Make a home, a place to where he can always come back."
"Mm," You smiled with a nod. "I'll keep it in mind." Hearing new voice, you turned your head to the doorway.
"Ah, Tsu-kun came back." Nana spoke and put the knife down, walking on the hallway, speaking in Japanese.
You looked at Bono, who quietly stared at the woman, his eyes wide, but turned back to face you when you spoke; "Do you know for how long we'll stay here?"
"I'm not sure, Signora." Bono answered, his eyebrows furrowed as he looked at Lambo and I-Pin, who were now arguing over snacks. "Boss hasn't said anything, but I believe until alliance with Vongola is secure, we'll stay here." he said.
"Hm…" you hummed and tilted head to the side, but smiled once Nana walked back into kitchen. "Is there anything else I could help with?" you asked, your smile soft and gentle. Nana widened her eyes, but returned the smile nonetheless.
"Dino," Your quiet voice filled the silent room, gaining attention of Romario, who raised his head. Dino continued staring at the papers in his hands, his eyebrows furrowed. A quiet sigh escaped your lips as you approached him slowly, Romario bowing with his head and left the hotel room, leaving you alone.
"Hm, maybe we should wait for a while more. What do you say, Romario?" Dino asked. Not receiving an answer, he raised his head and looked around before his dark eyes met with yours. "[Name]," He called your name and stood up, his hands reaching for yours.
"You promised all this paperwork wouldn't keep you busy while in Japan." Your voice cracked as you lowered her head.
"I'm sorry," He closed his eyes, pressing his lips on your forehead. "I got caught up with paperwork-" "again" "-again." he chuckled bitterly. "How can I make it up to you?" he asked and pulled away, his eyes warmly and lovingly looking at you like you were the most precious being in whole wide world.
"Let me help you with Tsunayoshi." You smiled.
Dino's eyes widened and he shook his head. "I don't want to expose you to any danger. Especially not here in Japan." He said.
"Come on, Dino." You pouted, holding his hands tighter. "I want to see what Vongola will become under him." you said, your eyes staring right into his, daring him to argue back.
Dino quietly stared at you before he let out a sigh. "Is there no way to change your thoughts?"
He already knew the answer.
"You heard my doctor." Your smile widened. "I can be stubborn to no ends." you said and leaned your head on his chest, Dino's hands holding yours as you stood in the middle of the room.
"But what about language?" he asked after a moment. "I'm not sure he knows enough Italian and you still need time for Japanese." he said, frown masking his expression, worry seen in his eyes.
You chuckled and shook with head. "Don't you worry about that, Dino." Closing your eyes, you felt his heart beating right next to you. "We'll work it out."
Tsunayoshi stood in front of you in confusion, Gokudera was scowling, Yamamoto smiling while Hibari looked ever so confused. You were warmly smiling before you looked at Bono, who had no idea what to do, but looked back at Tsunayoshi and opened your mouth. "Tsunayoshi, right?" Your Japanese was broken and rough.
"Watch how you talk to Tenth, you woman!" Gokudera raised his fist.
"Watch your tongue, brat." Bono growled.
"Bono," You called sternly, Bono's glare not once subsiding. "Sorry for Bono's re…reaction." Your smile came back. "My Japanese still rough as I am more fluent in Italian, but I hope you understand…" You chuckled and held your hands behind your back, your head tilted to the side.
"W-who are you?" Tsunayoshi asked slowly, glancing at Bono, whose glare was still present.
"[Name]," You answered with a wide smile. "I hope you could show me Namimori. It's my first time here." You narrowed your eyebrows.
"Tenth doesn't have time to show you around." Gokudera scowled once more, ignoring Bono's glare that hardened.
You frowned before nodding. You weren't sure what he said after but you could guess he said to go back from where you came from. "Alright…" You murmured and turned, every emotion wiped off your face. You were having none of it. "Let's go Bono." Just as you spoke those three words, Tsunayoshi spoke softly: "Wait,"
Turning your head you saw Tsunayoshi and Gokudera talking, not understanding completely as they spoke too quickly. Glancing at Bono, who looked confused, you turned to teens, who were talking to each other and quietly waited.
"You were with Dino-san, weren't you?" Tsunayoshi looked at you and you nodded in reply. "Gokudera-kun," He looked at his friend, who grumbled, but bowed with head, apologizing. "I'm sorry for the way he acted. He didn't mean to." He smiled and you felt your cheeks warming up. "I can show you around. I'm sure Yamamoto's father wouldn't mind more customers."
You smiled and took a step closer to Tsunayoshi, his light brown eyes looking at you carefully. Raising your hands you pinched his cheeks, everyone's eyes widening, as you began laughing. "Cute~" You cooed wholeheartedly when Gokudera began cursing. Yamamoto laughed with you and Hibari narrowed his eyebrows, still staring at you.
You liked it here.
