A/N: Heey! Anyways, sorry for the late update! School's been piling up on me... *sigh*... Anyways, enjoy this chapter !~ :)

By the way, chapter might be a bit boring, I have no idea who should come up next, so if you guys have any ideas, I'm all ears!

"Talking"

Thoughts/Flashbacks

"Italian"

Summary: AU. Tsuna is a loner and bullied a lot. No one ever thought of hanging out with him, or getting to know the "real" him. However, after one event changes his life, he gets an unexpected chain reaction.

"NO!" Tsuna desperately shouted, and as he jumped after Yamamoto, he felt a rain drop trickle down his cheek as he heard the thunder as it began to rain...

Tsuna felt the wind slap his face as he fell towards Yamamoto. He dove faster, grabbing Yamamoto's wrist, and from Reborn's hellish training, grabbed onto a window ledge, breaking some bones on his fingers. Tsuna grunted in pain, but still continued to hold on. Yamamoto's eyes widened. "Tsuna! You can just let me go! Come on!" Tsuna narrowed his eyes at Yamamoto before smiling, "Okay." Yamamoto's eyes unnoticeably dulled. He had that small hope that Tsuna would refuse, after all, he did just basically save him. Guess he was wrong.

Yamamoto braced himself for impact as he felt Tsuna's grip on his hand loosen. Thump! Yamamoto's eyes widened as he felt no pain, just the soft duty underneath. As he saw Tsuna land on his feet, his eyes widened even more in realization. Tsuna purposely released me because he knew I wouldn't get hurt? He actually cares? Yamamoto's eyes were filled with tears as he shakily stood up, and walked towards Tsuna, hugging him with a death grip. Tsuna squeaked in surprise at the sudden action. His eyes softened as he felt Yamamoto's body shake from crying, and he soothingly rubbed Yamamoto's back, calming him. After Yamamoto calmed down, he stood up and smiled, "Thanks Tsuna." Tsuna sighed. He lightly slapped Yamamoto's cheeks, and stretched them. Tsuna giggled at the expression that was portrayed on Yamamoto's face.

Tsuna smiled softly. "Yamamoto-san, I think you don't understand life. You should know that in life, there are a lot more important things than just one. It's good to have a goal, but it's not wise to make that the only thing you're going to focus on. It will blind you. For example, have you even considered your father in this?" Yamamoto's eyes widened as he slowly and shamefully shook his head. Tsuna smiled. "Next time, have a broader way of thinking, and focus on other way more important things than just baseball." Tsuna gently patted Yamamoto's shoulder.

Yamamoto smiled brightly. "Haha! Thanks a lot Tsuna! You have no idea how much that helped me!" he grabbed Tsuna's hand, who flinched. Yamamoto noticed this immediately. "Tsuna! What's wrong? Is something wrong with your hand?" Tsuna nervously scratched the back of his neck with his okay hand.

"Er... I may have broken some bones when I grabbed onto that window ledge?" Yamamoto shook his head.

"You know Tsuna, you should really mention such things. You don't know how much attention this might require. Here, let's get you to the hospital." Yamamoto picked Tsuna up piggyback, and started running to the hospital. He was immediately stopped by Hibari at the gate.

"Herbivores, what do you think you're doing?" Hibari asked, "For skipping class, I shall bite you to death." before he could charge, Yamamoto shouted, "Wait! Hibari! Tsuna's injured with a broken hand, and it looks like it needs to be treated immediately. You wouldn't want Namimori's reputation to be soiled, would you?" Yamamoto challenged, smiling in satisfaction when Hibari stored away his tonfas, swiftly walking away. "Hurry herbivore."

Yamamoto nodded as he ran to the nearest hospital.

Class

Driven away from the rooftop, Gokudera was taking notes, absorbed into the topic, even though he had already learned it, he was curious by the Japanese way. His concentration broke when the door slid open, revealing terrifying news.

The teacher was pissed. "Who woul-! O-oh, H-Hibari-s-san, what brings you here?" the teacher nervously stuttered. Gokudera snorted. Such a sissy. Hibari turned and glared at him. Gokuder defiantly glared back. Hibari turned to the teacher.

"The Sawada and Yamamoto herbivore are at the hospital. I brought a pass to excuse them, and him," Hibari glared to Gokudera, "so he can go to the hospital too." Without a second thought, Gokudera dashed out the class, running full speed to the hospital.

Giotto

Giotto worriedly glanced at Asari, his newfound friend who was unable to concentrate. Giotto felt bad, since Asari's younger brother just tried to commit suicide. Giottk shivered at the thought of Tsuna attempting suicide.

No! Tsuna would never do that! Think happy thoughts, it's not real, it's not real... Tsuna would never do that, would never do that...

Giotto snapped out of his thoughts when the door slid open, and Hibari stepped in. "Giotto, G, and Asari are excuses to class to go to the hospital." Hibari said, abruptly leaving. Giotto, G, and Asari worriedly glanced at each other before dashing out of the class, the same thought running across their minds.

What happened?

Hospital

Gokudera panted as he reached the front desk. The secretary looked up in shock.

"Hello, may I help you?"

"Where," Gokudera gasped, "is Sawada Tsunayoshi?" The lady looked at her computer. "He is in room 27. Are you friend or family? "Friend."

Gokudera hurriedly walked up the stairs, worrying about his friend's condition. Wasn't room 27 the same room he was in last time? Whenarrived, he opened the door, only to see Yamamoto hugging Tsuna. He saw red.

"Oy! How dare you hug Jyuudaime?! He is pure and innocent! Get your filthy hands off him!" Tsuna squeaked. "Gokudera-kun!" he flapped his arm, "It's fine! He was just thanking me for saving him!" "B-but Jyuudaime, why are you the one laying down on the bed?" At this, Tsuna blushed in embarrassment.

"Er...well, I broke some bones from holding onto the window ledge, when I was holding Yamamoto so he wouldn't fall." Tsuna sheepishly said, a small blush of embarrassment scattered on his cheeks. Gokudera glared at Yamamoto.

"Why you bastard! How dare you let Jyuudaime get hurt!? I'll kill ya!" "HIIIEEEEE! No Gokudera! I chose to do that, no need to hurt him!" "Tch. If Jyuudaime says so." however, Tsuna was able to hear the disappointment in Gokudera's voice. "Anyways," Tsuna turned to Yamamoto, "do you have any other family members?" Yamamoto smiled.

"Of course! I have an older brother, his name is Asari, and he's in his third year, class 3-C!"(A/N) Tsuna brightened at that.

"That's soo cool! Our older brothers are also in that class! Maybe they're friends?" Tsuna said hopefully. Yamamoto laughed. "Haha! That'd be sweet!" BAM! The door slammed open. The trio looked looked curious as each respective older brother entered the room, panting and sweating. When said older brothers saw their younger sibling, they walked up to them and hugged them. Well, except for G and Gokudera, they just nodded at each other. They're not ones who show sibling affection.

Giotto kept squeezing and squeezing Tsuna until he heard Tsuna gasp, "G-Giotto-nii, c-can't b-breathe..." Giotto immediately released Tsuna, who sucked in the air, taking big breaths. "Giotto-nii, what are you doing here?" Tsuna asked, gently rubbing his ribcage. "I heard you were in the hospital with Takeshi, why? What happened?" Tsuna chuckled.

"Relax Giotto-nii, I only have a broken hand, nothing serious, see?" Tsuna held up his left hand, which was in a cast. Giotto's eyes teared up. Tsuna was surprised.

"Wha- Why are you crying?" Giotto hugged his brother again. "I-I was just so worried something serious happened to you! I wouldn't have the slightest idea what to do!" Tsuna's eyes softened as he soothingly rubbed his brother's back, who stared to sniffle, relaxing a bit. Asari released his brother.

"Baka! What were you thinking?!" Yamamoto flinched. "O-Onii-san, I'm sorry." Asari glared. "Sorry's not going to cut it! Were you even thinking about Dad?! Or even me?! I was worried sick when I heard that you were in the hospital! Was it serious? Did you break anything? Are you in pain?" Asaru asked, checking Yamamoto's body for any injuries.

Yamamoto awkwardly smiled. "No no, I'm fine. Tsuna saved me." "You better be glad that he saved you! Nobody else would've! At least in your moment of turmoil, a real friend came out." Yamamoto smiled gently. "Yep!"

All of a sudden, everybody in the room was a pair of carbon copies(2). Asari and Yamamoto had the same grin of happiness, Giotto and Tsuna both smiled gently at the reconciled duo, and G and Gokuder were both leaning against the wall, a scowl on their faces.

The doctor walked in. When he saw the occupants, he had an expression of amusement. He cleared his throat, "I suppose you are visitors to Sawada Tsunayoshi." everybody nodded. "Well, good news, no harm done, and his hand will heal in a couple of weeks. I suggest to lay off activities that require hand coordination. Preferably sports." everybody nodded in understanding as Tsuna mentally cheered.

Wooo! No Physical Education~ Not for a couple of weeks! Thank you Lord!

Giotto chuckled at his brother, who had the happiest expression he has seen so far. "Well aren't you happy? Is it because you get to skip out of Physical Ed?" Giotto ruffled Tsuna's hair in a teasing manner. Giotto chuckled again as Tsuna pouted, reaching up to fix his hair. Giotto retracted his hand, "Well little brother," He started to get up, "ready to go home?" Tsuna nodded as he slid off the bed. "Let's go!" he turned to the doctor, "Thank you for helping my hand." the doctor smiled. "Of course, that's my job." he chuckled, "And I'm always happy to help."

Giotto and Tsuna parted ways with G and Gokudera, and Asari and Yamamoto, each pair going to their respective houses.

Next day

Tsuna hummed as he gently cooked breakfast. He smiles as he saw his mom come down the stairs, yawning.

"Morning Kaa-san!" Nana looked surprised.

"Oh my! Tsu-kun! You scared me! Why are you so early today?" Tsuna smiled sheepishly.

"Hehe...err... I woke up because I felt pain on my hand." he rose his left hand. "So, I just decided to cook breakfast, since it was time. Now, eat up!" Tsuna said, as he placed the last plate of food. Nana dug in. "Mmm! So good Tsu-kun!~ I wish you would cook more often, you're such a good cook!" Tsuna smiled.

"How about I cook dinner today then?" Nana squealed. "Of course! Oh, Tsu-kun," Tsuna looked up, "you have Home EC class today right?" Tsuna nodded. "Great! You can bring me some of what you baked or cooked today! Of course, the leftovers, since you need to give to your friends." Tsuna brightened. "Wow! You're right! Thanks Kaa-san! I better get going." he informed as he kisses her cheek. "Oh! And Kaa-san?" she looked up, "I left some breakfast for Giotto-nii over there, make sure he eats it. I also made you coffee by the way."

Tsuna laughed on his way out as he heard Nana squeal. Tsuna was surprised to see both Gokudera and Yamamoto fighting at the gate to his house, though, Gokudera seemed to be the one who's angry, Yamamoto was just laughing. "Morning guys!" Tsuna greeted as he opened the gate. "Ah! Morning Jyuudaime! How are you?" Gokudera bowed. "Haha! Yo Tsuna! What's up?" Yamanoto grinned. Tsuna grinned back, "My day having a good start! Except for well," he lifted his left hand, "maybe the pain in this." Yamamoto nodded. "I totally understand. I also had to face that with my broken arm." Tsuna nodded, knowing Yamamoto only took off his cast yesterday, while Tsuna and Yamamoto were talking.

School

"Good morning Tsuna-kun!" Kyoko greeted Tsuna as he sat down. "God morning Kyoko-chan!" he smiled. Kyoko looked like she was going to say something, but the bell rang and the teacher walked in, so their conversation was left at that.

Home Ecomomic Class

Girls were quietly squealing at the cute sight. Tsuna was wearing a checkered apron, and a handkerchief was pulling his hair back. Tsuna was thinking about what to cook or bake. Should I bake a cake? Onigiri? Sushi? Omelet? Cupcake? Brownies? Cookies? Tsuna scrunched his nose, frustrated at the fact that he did not know what to do.

Kyoko appeared next to Tsuna.

"Tsuba-kun, why don't you bake cupcakes? And then you can give some to Yamamoto, Gokudera, Hana, and your mom!" Tsuna brightened at the suggestion. "Thanks Kyoko-chan! I can also write small messages with frosting!" and so, Tsuna went to work.

Tsuna set to work. He started to pour in flour, eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and all other ingredients required. He mixed it all together and poured respective amounts into a muffin pan. He carefully put it inside the oven, and set it aside to work on the frosting. He gathered confectioner's sugar, milk, and vanilla. He mixed it all together and poured some into a smaller bowl.

He added one drop of red and yellow food coloring each, making the frosting a light orange. When the muffin was done baking, he took it out and spread the white frosting across each expertly. He then proceeded to pour the orange frosting into a piping bag. With it, he wrote small messages, for example, for Gokudera and Yamamoto, he wrote 'Thank You!'. And for Hana and Kyoko, he wrote 'Hope You Enjoy!'. And finally, for his brother and mother, he wrote 'I Love You!'.

Tsuna proudly looked at the masterpiece in front of him. Kyoko looked awed.

"Wow Tsuna-kun! You're really good! These look like they came out from a professional bakery! I bet they taste amazing!" Tsuna blushed and muttered "Thank you." quietly.

After school

"Tadaima!" Tsuna shouted, taking off his shoes. Nana appeared in a flash. "Tsu-kun! Welcome home! What did you make for class?" she asked eagerly. Tsuna giggled and slowly took out a nicely wrapped cupcake. Nana squealed. "Kyaa! Tsu-kun! It looks amazing! I must go eat it now! Also, don't forget you're cooking dinner tonight!" Tsuna nodded.

"Are Giotto-nii's friends coming over? "Cause I invited Gokudera and Yamamoto over for dinner." Nana looked thoughtful. "I think only Asari and G are coming, but Alaude might be coming too." Tsuna nodded and went to his room to think about what he should make for dinner.

Dinner

Tsuna hummed as he spun the food around the pan. He took a quick glance at the cookbook on his left, making sure he was following the directions properly.

"Hmm, add a pinch of pepper." Tsuna muttered, grabbing his pepper shaker(?) and carefully shook it once. Again, he looked at the directions.

"Flip chicken over until both sides are a golden brown." he lifted the chicken, and carefully checked the bottom part. "Looks golden enough to me." he flipped the chicken and as the chicken fried, he went on to the pasta.

He got a wooden spoon, dipped it in the sauce, and tasted it. He tapped his chin. "It feels like it's missing something..." he quickly glanced around, until he found the missing ingredient. Salt. He quickly tapped the salt shaker twice, spun the sauce around, and tasted it again. He smacked his lips in satisfaction. "Perfect."

He turned off the gas for the sauce, and checked the chicken. It was golden brown on both sides, so, he put the chicken breasts' and laid them out on a plate. He took out some honey and spread it across the chicken. After the honey, he took out oregano. He sprinkled the oregano, humming as he did. Then, he took out a a thing that was in between a plate and a bowl. He put the boiled noodles and put it in the plate-bowl. He then added the sauce, adding some oregano on top, and grated parmesan cheese. He carefully laid out the table and smiled, now for the guests to arrive...

Ding dong!

Tsuna's face brightened as he hurried to open the door. When he got there, he saw that his brother had already gotten the door, and smiled widely as he saw Gokudera and Yamamoto walk in, accompanied with their older brothers: G and Asari.

"Kaa-san! They're here!" Tsuna called out to his mom, waiting as she came down the stairs, a smile on her face.

"They came?" Tsuna nodded, "And you cooked dinner?" Tsuna nodded again. Nana squealed as she gleefully skipped into the kitchen, basically jumping with joy. She smiled at the guests, "Welcome! I hope you enjoy you're time here!" everyone smiled and nodded. When everyone say down, they said, "Itadakimasu!" and dug in.

All of their eyes widened.

"Wow this is really good."

Heyo!~ Anyways, no, I am NOT dead. I don't have much to say, except that I will not update as much since I am really busy, I'm on my last quarter for this semester, then vacation wohoo! Please bear with me until then. Constructive criticism is helpful, and how to write someone cooking and fighting would also help!

Until next chapter,

Ciao!

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