Hey everyone. Sorry for not updating in a while. The reason was because the computer I use Microsoft Word on is now broken. I tried fixing it myself, but still won't respond or turn on. Even though my family say to get rid off it, I kept saying no because it might work someday... I guess. But thanks to the Internet, I found other ways to get my stories done. But it might take longer than it should. So please be patient with me. And did I forget to tell you guys that all my data is now gone thanks to that. So it will take a while to update my other stories. And please don't say to me 'update soon' or 'when are you going to update?'. I'm trying my best along with other stuff I need to get done. I love all my readers, reviewers, and favorites peoples and I love to write so I'm trying okay? At first, I thought that I lost all hope of continuing to write this, but I got over it because really who wants a story to end when it's getting good right? I know from experience like all of you. So here is the updated story I took the time to do. Please enjoy.
Chapter 3: Renewing the Past Love
It was such a joyful morning. The sun was shining, birds were singing, and no sign of any rain showers. What a perfect day. Well, one person isn't really in the spirit of it. Tsuna slant his shoulders in exhaustion. Yesterday isn't something that he doesn't want to bring up again personally. In his opinion, he was just confused and Reborn's words were getting to him. Him suddenly blunting out that he likes Yamamoto was mostly out of stress and manipulation all together. But Yamamoto's feeling isn't something he can just ignore. And the possible chance of him confessing to the brunet is very high. Like the other times he tried, but failed miserably. He groans as the thought of Yamamoto saying out his feelings once more. Just that made him want to avoid or run from the scene or at least Yamamoto. But Reborn is right. He can't just ignore it or run away like the times he did before. He got to face it, turn him down properly, and remain as friends like they are now.
Well the last part he wasn't too sure.
"Tsuna!" Speaking of the devil.
"Ah, good morning Yamamoto."
They resume walking towards the school silently. There was no tension or heavy atmosphere surrounding their presence. Well not for Yamamoto, but there might be some from Tsuna. Taking action, they both called out to one another out of the unexpected. They stare at each other in confusion and awkwardness. They tried again, but it result in them interrupting each other once again. Yamamoto waits for Tsuna to resume what he needs to say. Tsuna did the same for Yamamoto.
"Uh Tsuna," Yamamoto started.
"Yeah?"
"Do you think there is a chance of you meeting up on the rooftop after school?"
"Sure. I'll bring Gokudera too."
"Alone. It's really important. I need to tell you it before someone interrupts us again." Yamamoto mutters the last part.
Tsuna stares at Yamamoto's light brown orbs. It was filled with seriousness and determination. He haven't saw that since the battle between the Vongola and the Millefiore Famiglia. Being sucked in by Yamamoto's eyes, Tsuna just nods without knowing. Yamamoto smiles. They resume walking till Gokudera popped out to join the two. Small familiar argument between the two taller males continues as Tsuna just stood along the sideline, watching.
They arrived to school with a few minutes to spare. The gang surrounds Tsuna to continue their previous conversation. The teacher arrives a few minutes later with piles over piles of paper that was ready to scatter. Students remain where they were and continue to discuss among friends as they wait for the teacher. Yamamoto was discussing about baseball while Gokudera ignores him as he told Tsuna about his new technique. Tsuna, nevertheless, listens to the two.
"Tenth, can you meet me after school today?" Gokudera asked with confidence.
"Well, I-"
"Sorry, he has some plans with me Gokudera." Yamamoto interrupts.
Gokudera glares at the happy-go-lucky male as he smiles down on him.
"Cancel it." Gokudera said straight forward.
That's when Yamamoto frowns. Yamamoto told Tsuna not to cancel his plans as he felt the bomber sending death glares towards him. That's when Gokudera stepped in to convince the brunet to rethink it over. Tsuna only stares at the two nervously as they got into an argument. Shouts can be heard from the guardians in the class.
"What's so important that you can't wait till tomorrow Baseball Freak?" The Storm Guardian shouted.
"Well, I... It's something I can't say out in the open." Yamamoto tried to defend himself.
Gokudera only chuckled in pride as he stares at Yamamoto with victory. He turns to Tsuna, who is currently confused from the scene between the two. He took hold of the brunet's hand as he inform that what he needs to tell the Vongola was important. Tsuna only nods in confusion. Apparently, Yamamoto wasn't going to give in that easily. Yamamoto told the small brunet that what he had to say was important too. Tsuna only sighs at how his guardians were behaving. He looked around the classroom to see all of the students watching intensively. Even the teacher stopped what he was doing to watch.
"How about the Tenth decides who he wants to see after school?" Gokudera suggested.
Tsuna gulped when he was once again involved. He looked back at the two taller males as they stare at him with desperation. He shuffled through his thoughts to choose which he should go with. That was when something hit him. If he chooses Yamamoto, there is a possible chance of him confessing his feeling again. Knowing Gokudera, it might be something else.
"Maybe I should go with Gokudera-kun. Sorry Yamamoto." He answers nervously.
He could see Yamamoto's sadness. Just from that, string of pain surrounded Tsuna's chest. Gokudera was filled with joy when his Tenth decided on him. Unable to hold the excitement back, Gokudera embraced the surprised Tsuna. Yamamoto just stood there blankly as he watched the scene before him. His bangs covers his eyes in order to hide his emotion. But Tsuna knew that he was upset. It was obvious. Tsuna looked away from the baseball idol. He didn't have the courage to. Gokudera soon release the brunet from his embrace. They smiled to each other. Failing to notice, Yamamoto frowns at the sight.
"Tsuna..."
Tsuna turned around to face Yamamoto, who was right in front of him. Tsuna's eyes widen. Yamamoto took hold of the small brunet's shoulders. He wince from the tight grip Yamamoto had on him. He noticed that Yamamoto's bangs were still covering his eyes. But he saw the upset frown on his gentle face.
"Forget after school, forget about everyone else. I like you Tsuna. Since the day you saved me from killing myself, I fell in love with you!" Yamamoto shouted quietly at Tsuna.
Tsuna's eyes widen. He probably knew the whole class did. The small brunet could see the teardrops surrounding Yamamoto's eyes. Tsuna couldn't say anything. His thoughts were blank. And his voice wouldn't conjure a word out of him. Gokudera just stood on the side, watching the scene with discontent. Gokudera grab hold of Tsuna and took the brunet away from the baseball fanatic's hold. He drew him close to his chest as he glared at Yamamoto.
"Then I guess I should say the same."
Gokudera looks at Tsuna with compassion.
"I love you Tenth. Since the beginning when I decided to be your right hand man."
That was when Yamamoto's eyes widen in turn. Gokudera didn't look away from Tsuna as he confessed his feelings. Tsuna was speechless. He never knew that the self-proclaiming right-hand had any possible feelings for him. Well, he kind of thought all that admiration for him, of course, admiration. Nothing else.
"Gokudera-kun..." Tsuna trailed off.
"I don't expect a direct answer now. But please consider my feelings."
Thinking that it was enough, the teacher spoke up and told the students that they need to return to their seats. Tsuna, somewhat, was relieved. Throughout the class, he got both attention from Gokudera and Yamamoto. The constant staring was getting very uncomfortable. Everything came to an end when the bell rang to mark the end of first period. He was the first to leave out of the class. He could hear Yamamoto and Gokudera calling his name. But that didn't stop him from running. Before he knew it, he was inside the library. Tsuna regained his breath as he walks pass through the shelves. He stopped in a particular spot as he pulled out a book. Across the book, it was called 'Star Maiden'. It was the book he was assigned to read for a project. He never got to finish because of Yamamoto. He opened the book and skipped a few pages. He stopped on the part that said the one she loved confess to her. He reads from there.
"I love you. Since the day I met you." Yamato said.
Just when Tsukiko was about to say she felt the same, Yamato's friend stepped in and confessed his feelings too. She was confused. Both male started to argue over her. She just stood there, unable to process all the information given to her. Both male she cares about have feeling for her. She wanted to run. Run from all this. Nothing, but confusion was overwhelming her body. Unable to handle it, she ran into the tower. She can hear the two males calling for her, but she didn't care. She dropped to the stoned floor as she cries. She doesn't know what to do anymore.
"Who am I suppose to choose?" She asked to herself.
Tsuna pulled away from the book he was currently reading. It was as if his life was similar to it. He went back to the beginning and skimmed through the book. His thoughts were confirmed when it was almost identical to his. That was when it got him to think. How was it possible? For a life to play out as a fairytale? Tsuna looks at the cover, but never found the author's name. That was when everything came to him. 'History can repeat itself', that was what Reborn told him not too long ago. Could it be possible that the princess in the story be him? And the prince was Yamamoto? Tsuna ruffles his hair in frustration and confusion.
"Why doesn't anything make sense anymore?"
"Maybe thinking would be a good solution."
"Yeah, maybe it is..."
Tsuna stiffly turns around to see Reborn behind him with Leon resting on his fedora.
"Ciaossu."
"There is no need for that!" Tsuna shouted.
Reborn only pouted as he told him that he wanted to be friendly. Tsuna backs away from the infant in fear. All that changed when Reborn became serious. He reached out his hand to Tsuna to signal him that he wants the book. Handing it over, Tsuna watches as the Arcobaleno reads through some of the pages. Reborn threw the book at Tsuna as he felt bored of it.
"Guess I was right..."
"Right about what?" Tsuna asked nervously.
Reborn only sighs as he explains to the brunet. Apparently, this is a tradition that goes on with the Vongola. Every generation must go through the process that is related to a story in order for him or her to find a mate. Whether the person was willing or not, it will somehow play out differently so that the person is participating before it get back to the original. If the person fails to match up with the destined mate, then it either switch to a more complex story or moves on to a different partner for the Boss. But if it goes go well and ends the way the story wanted it, it will let the Boss choose to stay with the destined mate or not without interfering. Or the possible chance of him being a princess in the past life and it wanted to help bring them together once more.
Tsuna's mouth dropped when Reborn finished explaining to him. So technically he is forced to participate in something he isn't willing to do because destiny or fate is trying to be nice to him? That is absurd. Tsuna ruffles his hair in frustration again. Not only is he forced to, he has to find a mate. As in lover, partner in life. It was something Tsuna never thought would ever happen at this time period. And now he has to mate with Yamamoto or Gokudera, his two best friends? And he can't, more likely couldn't, get out of it. Reborn just told him that if he doesn't succeed, it will either switch to a different, more complex, story. That or choose a different partner. The idea of getting a new partner was good, but the possibility of him getting together with Kyoko was very slim. And another thought of him getting together with either a stranger or his other guardians wasn't something pleasant too.
"Why is it always me?" Tsuna shouted in frustration.
"Normalcy is overrated. This is something you shouldn't expect to get out of the Mafia. Especially the Vongola." Reborn said matter-of-fact.
"This happened before?"
"Yes, with the Primo. He ended up with his Rain Guardian. But his second choice was the Cloud too. And there was when one of the Vongola boss got all of the guardians and two other participants."
Tsuna imagined what it would be like if he was in Primo's situation. Apparently, Tsuna understood as of why he chose the Rain over the Cloud. He was similar to Hibari, or that's what Tsuna thought. Both dangerous beings that was hard to get along with. And they're both loners that wouldn't want to be bind with something involving love. He never knew he had to follow the Primo's footstep in his love life also. His heart began to beat rapidly when the thought of him and Yamamoto getting together. Together with Yamamoto... Maybe it wouldn't be such a bad idea.
"So who will you choose? Yamamoto or Gokudera?" Reborn asked with little interest.
"I-I don't know yet."
"Maybe that book can help."
With that, Reborn left before Tsuna could even respond to what he had to say. Taking his advice, Tsuna began to read the story hesitantly. So far, the princess soon discovered that the prince's friend was heading off to a far land. He asked her if she was willing to go with him. But she asked him if she could get more time to think. During her wait, the prince stayed by her side. He didn't try to convince her to stay or make her choose him over his friend. He only continued to shower her with his love. At the end, when the wait was over, the prince's friend asked her once more. Her response was no. She was in love with someone else. Understanding, the friend left the land and the princess alone. The prince took the chance to confess his feelings again which the princess approved. They got married and lived happily ever after.
Tsuna dropped the book in confusion. He will admit that there are thing that he doesn't understand, but that was beyond confusion. Is fate trying to finish it quick or do they not care anymore? The idea of fate being lazy is somewhat out of the question.
"There you are Tsuna-kun."
Tsuna looked up to see Kyoko standing next to him. He quickly hid the book behind his back as he stood up. He greeted the orange haired female as she just stares at him.
"What are you doing here Kyoko-chan?"
"I went out to find you. Gokudera and Yamamoto are worried about you."
"Oh. Sorry, I was doing a bit of thinking."
"Tsuna-kun, if you ever get confused with who you might like, see if your heart beat really fast."
Tsuna only stared at the female with confusion.
"Um, when you're in love, your heart beats really fast. If you feel it when you're with them, it means you're in love." Kyoko explained.
Tsuna stares at the female before smiling. Feeling that she did her job, she left Tsuna alone to think. Before she did, she wish him luck in whomever he chooses. Tsuna nods in appreciation. He then recap what Kyoko told him. If his heart beats really fast, that means he's in love. Tsuna found the immediate solution to the situation he is currently in. He went out in search for the two guardians.
Tsuna was wondering around the third floor in search of his guardians. That was when he bumped into someone. He was about to apologize when he saw both Yamamoto and Gokudera in front of him. Honestly, this is getting creepy.
"Tsuna."
"Tenth."
Tsuna only smiles at the two.
"I know that you guys want an answer from me sooner or later, but I'm not sure right now. That is why I am going on a date with you guys in order to find out."
"A date?" Gokudera questioned.
"With the both of us? You mean at the same time?"
Tsuna shook his head no as the two just stares at him. The small brunet smiles brightly at the two before he continues on.
"Separately."
"So who is first?" Yamamoto asked, hoping that he get chosen first.
"Gokudera."
Yamamoto frowns at his loss. As Gokudera embraced the brunet, Tsuna smiled once more at the Rain guardian in reassurance. Yamamoto smiles in return.
OXO
I guess that's it from me. Oh and I want to thank ilYamaTsunali personally for the pictures. I got them and I was really happy too. And for encouraging me to continue on as a writer and fangirl1203 for doing the same. For some that don't know, I was doubting my ability as a writer for 8027. And since I respect ilYamaTsunali as a writer, I'll continue on. Plus, I promise myself that I would support this couple till they're well-known when I made this account. I kinda forgot about it till now. I have my confidence back. Oh, I'm also willing to do any request from anyone. You can review it in to me or PM me directly and I'll get to work on it soon as possible. I also post a poll so see if you guys wanted me to write another story when I'm done with my current two stories. Until next time, please review. Bye bye.