A/N: I'm sorry for updating this so late. I don't really have any excuses. It's also not very good. T^T However, I really do love that clifftop scene (episode 37 in the 2011 version), and if you loved it too, you might find this not-so-terrible to read.
Gon: Author-san is sorry!
Killua: Author-san doesn't own Hunter x Hunter!
Gon: Author-san is bad at writing hurt/comfort!
Killua: Author-san is kinda bad at writing in general!
Gon: Author-san will kill you for saying that...
Killua: Eheheh... *runs off*
Gon: Read & Review!
i'm unable to see you; we're not even under the same sky
even so, we'll never lose sight of each other even if we try
They laid upon their backs on the pebbly ground, peering up at the neverending night above them. Dark navy- it was almost midnight and they would have to go back soon. Hidden in the long, coarse grass, the crickets chirped, creating a very placid backdrop. Their sounds piped up and down the secluded clifftop, mixing in with the gentle lapping of the ocean waters below. At their side, the campfire crackled and warmed the surrounding area.
Killua stared at the sky, emotionless. As he ran the events of the day through his head, he wasn't exactly sure how to feel. They had arrived at Aunt Mito's house shortly before lunchtime. After being forced to take a bath, they had a meal of standard Whale Island cuisine, which meant lots and lots of seafood. Then, they ran around the island; swimming, fishing, and exploring. Gon knew the place like the back of his hand. Killua wondered if Gon truly enjoyed being together with him, or if he was just playing the hospitable host. Either way, the boy still felt uneasy. Gon had returned to his home, but Killua had nothing, nowhere, no one to turn to.
"Hey, Gon."
"Yeah?"
"What do you plan on doing now?"
The young Hunter pursed his lips and pondered Killua's question. "For now, I'll just stay here and rest up a bit, while I gather information… the information I'll need before I go to Yorknew City to find Ging."
"I see. What should I do?"
Gon crawled up and turned to look at Killua, visibly surprised at his seemingly obvious question. "You should stay here, then come with me!"
"Of course I'm going to Yorknew." Killua shook his head slightly. "That's not what I meant. What I meant was, what should I do with my life? There's nothing I really want to do. Nothing like you do. I don't have… anything."
Killua smiled bitterly to himself, his gaze fixed upon the inky horizon. "Well, there are plenty of things I don't want to do. I don't want to be in that house or take over the family business." He stretched his arms and closed his eyes. "I'm a little jealous of you, I guess."
"Killua."
The white-haired boy cocked one eye open to look at his friend.
"I think it's really fun to be with you," Gon stated firmly, his gaze boring straight into Killua with such intensity the boy scooted away.
"Wh-what's that about?!"
Gon paused. "This is Whale Island. A place for fishermen to stay during extended outings. There aren't too many native residents. There's just one other kid who lives here, and, well, she's a girl." He smiled gently, his warm brown eyes dancing in unspoken laughter. "So you're my first friend who's just about my age."
Friend… friend… friend… The word echoed in Killua's mind, simmering amongst his clouded thoughts.
The former assassin leaned back. "Same with me. Stuck in that house all day. I spend all my time studying how to kill." He glanced at Gon. "So you're my first friend."
"Do you think it's fun when we're together?"
Killua rolled onto his side, his back facing Gon. "I-I guess."
"Then we should just stick together!"
The white-haired boy's eyes went wide. "Wh-what now?"
"We could travel around and see the whole world together!"
The world… is an endless place, full of joys and sorrows. You'd really see it… with me?
Killua was glad Gon couldn't see the bright pink glow on his face. "Don't you ever get embarrassed saying stuff like that?" he asked with a huff.
Gon only laughed. "I'll be looking for Ging. You'll be looking for what you wanna do. It'll be a blast!"
Killua couldn't help but grin like a fool. "Yeah. I guess so."
Gon had returned to his home, but Killua had nothing, nowhere, no one to turn to.
Or so he'd thought.
A/N: Eh, it all made sense in my head. Thanks to OnlyTheBeginningOfTheAdventure and amberleaf4100!
MeikoAfterDark: Thank you so much! Your criticism is suuuper helpful! :D I hope I will keep improving! :)
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