The First Sun Ch. 4
A/N: Long time no see dear readers, been busy with all of the work piled up on me, plus procrastination! There is always that problem lol. Hope you didn't mind waiting for the update. I've been thinking deep and long about how should I continue, so I hope it wouldn't be so bad…
Warning: Unbeta'ed
Disclaimer: Only Haruki belongs to me.
Pearly laughter emerged from the infirmary, surprising the people who passed by it. Of course it came from none other than our favorite nurse, Haruki. He felt bad at first after seeing Tsuna in nothing but a boxer, Tsuna seemed confused by his own actions as well.
However… He glanced down at Tsuna's boxer again, full with designs of tuna before it was quickly covered by Tsuna's hands. Said teen threw him an exasperated look when Haruki broke into laughter, covering his mouth with both of his hands and shoulders trembling uncontrollably. Oh, don't blame him! The design was just…
He soon shook his head, regaining his composure although some snickers still managed to escape his lips as he coaxed the brunette to sit on the infirmary bed, still covered with Haruki's white coat. "Honestly though, what on earth happened?" The sandy-brown haired man finally asked properly as he retrieved a spare school uniform from the cabinet (Tsuna noted the cabinet had uniforms of both genders and categorized in various sizes, Haruki is always prepared huh.) and handed it over to Tsuna to change into.
He waited patiently as Tsuna slid on the uniform, whose eyebrows were furrowed again while he hesitated, should he tell the truth…? "Well… There was this odd baby in a suit… He approached me and told me some nonsense stuff." He huffed, buttoning up the shirt, "It was unbelievable, well, that's what you would expect from a kid."
"Um…"
"Hai?" The teen looked up only to find Haruki looking at his left shoulder in surprise and was that fascination? Just what… Feeling a cold metallic sensation against the side of his head, Tsuna paled and slowly turned—as he expected, there was the baby clad in a suit, a smile on his face as he casually pointed a gun against Tsuna's head. "Nonsense, huh?"
"HIIIEEEEEEE!" Tsuna shrieked, holding him away as far as possible from himself, not to mention his intuition was blaring at him to stay away because he has angered Reborn somehow.
Slender hands plucked said baby out of Tsuna's hands, bringing him into an embrace instead. Tsuna was just breathing a sigh of relief when he realized- "Ah-ah~ That's not how you hold a baby~" The school nurse chided, holding Reborn protectively and giving Tsuna a disapproving look, whose jaw dropped because another one fell for Reborn's appearance again! He is a little monster!
Reborn merely raised an eyebrow at the man, usually he would've disliked being manhandled by a man but… While Haruki seemed as if he was scolding Tsuna, he was actually tense as he held the arcobaleno in his arms. As if knowing that he was dangerous… Reborn smirked, so he was trying to protect Tsuna from someone he deemed as suspicious. A guardian material…
Heh, why not?
As if sensing that very thought, Tsuna's hand clenched into a fist as he looked at his 'tutor' intensely. While he didn't believe any of the words Reborn spouted about him being a mafia boss, he knew that his reliable intuition did not agree with him. That every single words from the baby were true.
He tensed further as he watched Reborn slipping out of Haruki's hold, settling himself on the man's desk instead. "I'm Reborn, Dame-Tsuna's tutor." The nickname drew a flinch from the nurse, he never liked that nickname, no one deserved to be called a No-Good. "Reborn-kun, it is rude to call someone older— eh?" He stopped, registering the words once again. "T…Tutor? Huh?" What on earth…?
Successfully earning his attention, Reborn continued, "I'm training Tsuna to be a better man that would be fit to lead Vongola Family in the future as the tenth leader."
"Vongola Family?"
Reborn smirked, "It is the most powerful— "
"Don't."
Haruki startled, realizing that Tsuna had been so quiet, and now he looked deathly serious and was even glaring at Reborn as if daring him to continue any further. If the whole thing was really true, then Haruki was the only person he truly wished not to drag into. He should be protecting the older male. Even if the man will be upset at him for keeping him in the dark, Tsuna would still keep it from him. That was how intent he was on 'protecting' his savior.
The arcobaleno hummed at this development, he wasn't that bothered really. He was interested instead, just what was so special about the school nurse that even the cowardly Tsuna would change like this only because he wanted to tell the truth?
Haruki moved closer to Tsuna, leaning down to get a better look of Tsuna's face, lips pursed in worry. "Sawada-kun…" He murmured, reaching out and tentatively tugged on the pinky finger of one of Tsuna's hands, causing said male to look at him in surprise, lips breaking into a lopsided smile. Even without him saying it, Haruki was pretty sure that Tsuna thought that he was being ridiculous. "Don't laugh at me." "I'm not!" "But you totally thought that I was being silly!" Haruki whined, mental age regressing as usual as they bantered.
Hmmm… Well, definitely not lovers. While they may seem close, Reborn noted the plain adoration Tsuna's eyes held as he looked up to the older male, as if Haruki was someone he held in a high pedestal… yes, that sounded right. Though, the protectiveness was another matter entirely… he might has unconsciously taken Haruki under his wing. How amusing.
Reborn tugged on his fedora, silently slipping out of the infirmary through one of the secret passages. Not that he was going to give up on recruiting Haruki, but for now he will respect Tsuna's wish. He hummed as Leon turned back to his original form, after all, that was the first time he has seen Tsuna truly speaking like a leader.
Though… he didn't like being ordered around. He will have to plan some punishments for later…
"Oh, he left."
Haruki finally noticed, breaking out of their banter and snickered as he heard Tsuna sighing in relief. He was that wary of the baby huh. But… "You… really won't tell me?" He whispered sadly, attempting to guilt trip Tsuna. When the teen attempted to look away, he shook his head, "No, look at me."
Tsuna grimaced but did so anyway, concern was obvious in those amethyst eyes and it pained the soon to be Decimo, Haruki had a way of persuading, really. Luckily, Tsuna could be stubborn when he wanted to. He kept his lips shut, but flinched as disappointment flashed through Haruki's eyes but it completely disappeared within a second.
But it was there.
Haruki attempted to smile, though it was visibly weak. He didn't know why he was so worried either, but he was sure that whatever that Reborn was going to tell him was not all rainbows and sunshine. He limply rested his forehead against Tsuna's lean shoulder, breathing out slowly. "Whatever situation you're in right now… Just take care of yourself, okay?" He'll wait until Tsuna tells him the truth…
The two abruptly broke apart when the door was slid open, revealing a random student who gave them a weird look, but decided to continue to whatever he was supposed to do, "Dame-Tsuna! Mochida-senpai told me to tell you that he's challenging you to a kendo match this afternoon! Apparently because… you tainted Sasagawa's purity with your 'perverted hobby' this morning." The student shrugged, "Good luck dame-Tsuna~ You'll need it." He snickered, leaving a pale Tsuna and a torn Haruki.
…He wanted to laugh but he'd feel guilty towards Tsuna.
"He's like a leech. I swear."
Tsuna's words eventually brought Haruki into another series of laughter.
Despite of being amused at Tsuna's misfortune, Haruki was actually worried.
He found himself glancing at the clock several times, there were only several hours before the afternoon lunch. Should he come to watch the fight? But… he sighed, staring at the stacks of paper at his desk. Well… he took out a familiar looking red cloth from the drawer, 'Disciplinary Committee' in black branded on it.
Honestly, the only reason that he was so daring at this place was because he was a part of the committee that practically governed the town as their secretary. In return for being their secretary, he gained more freedom and was able to ask for more advanced medical supplies (He is a doctor too after all). Though, one of the disadvantage is that he occasionally got too much paperwork, courtesy of Hibari's lack of restraint… and today was one of his unlucky days. He also has to finish it on time…
He groaned, tilting his chair back and looking up at the ceiling—then screamed bloody murder once he saw Reborn hanging from the it with a strand of silver metal.
"What the- Oh my god! Get down here!"
Reborn snorted in amusement, swiftly jumping off to the infirmary bed. A mother-hen type of person huh. Not necessarily feminine but still… Hmp, he has researched on Arata Haruki after their brief meeting, but there was nothing particularly interesting.
Born from a French mother and a Japanese father, Haruki has gained attention during his teen years due to his 'beautiful' looks even for both men and women. Haruki also seemed to has an average lifestyle compared to his parents', who tend to travel overseas. He was an excellent student, though he barely participated in activities that does not relate to his focus, medical course.
Through that, he found out that Haruki's dream was to be a doctor. Nothing out of the norm. The only notable thing was the suicide case during his last year in high school. It was said that a victim of bully was driven into the corner until it caused her to commit suicide, and it happened right before Haruki's eyes, who attempted to save her.
Driving him into a trauma and caused him to change his goal, from becoming a doctor to a school nurse. It was all to prevent history from repeating itself.
Reborn smirked, so naïve… but his intention is precious.
"Nee, Reborn-kun." He perked up, raising an eyebrow. Haruki was looking down at his lap, a mug of tea in his hands, touching the rim of it as he became lost in thoughts. Reborn mentally noted how that action reminded him of a certain storm arcobaleno. They'd get along well since Haruki is fond of teas. Heck, he even reeked of tea, which smelt sweet nonetheless.
The nurse sipped on his drink, then breathed in softly. "You're not a normal baby right?" He smiled softly, and Reborn simply waited for him to continue. There was nothing wrong in him noticing anyway, Reborn never tried to hide the fact that he was not a normal baby.
"Whatever that child is going through…" Tsuna huh? "Please take care of him…" Haruki seemed to curl into the chair, holding the mug tighter. "Sawada-kun was bullied badly, he has… old bruises from it, physically and mentally. I'm sure he never told you that." He said, confirming it upon noticing Reborn's alarmed look. "Nobody bothered to save him, and the other students were too scared to help, because they might end up being bullied too." Whether it was luck or not, Haruki was glad that he has arrived on time to help Tsuna.
Tsuna's eyes used to be empty, accepting whatever that was thrown into his way. He suspected the only reason he was still hanging in there back then was because of his mother. "So… if he's involved in anything dangerous, please protect him." He closed his eyes, head bowed. "I'm begging you…"
Reborn's lips were set in a grim line, 'badly bullied' and even bruises huh… That was never written in the report. Damn that Iemitsu, so unreliable… his eyes darkened, how irresponsible. He might be a hitman, however, a family is a family. "Hm." He tilted his head forward, "I will. I'm the best hit— home tutor after all."
Omake
"What."
Haruki deadpanned from his seat as a certain Mochida Kensuke was thrown into the infirmary by Kusakabe, who saluted with a cheeky smirk and shut the door before the nurse could even say anything.
Why. He mentally cried, eye-ing the ragged student. Whoa…
"…what happened to your hair?" He asked in a trembling voice, a few chuckles escaping from himself despite of trying to look stern in front of the bully. Said student gave him a dry look, hmm… So Sawada-kun won huh. Hmph, totally deserved that.
"Sit down on the bed. I'll patch you up. Though I can't save your hair…" He shrugged, he didn't like Mochida at all but that did not mean that he will disregard an injured student. He was a school nurse after all.
As Mochida was being treated, the student wondered if Haruki was really as bad as everyone had portrayed him as.
I mean… He tried hard to keep the blood from his face as the dirt on his face was tenderly brushed off by the older male's thumb, face close as his other hand held the side of Mochida's neck while he inspected for more injuries. "Mm, luckily you're not that hurt. You're a tough man."
Aw shit… he smells good. Keep a straight face, don't meet his eyes. Mochida mentally chanted to himself as Haruki put small bandages here and there, though he startled when he ran slender fingers through his…uneven hair. His cheeks reddened in shame at the reminder, how was he supposed to go to school now? He couldn't even look good without proper hair…
"Wait. I think I have it here…" He watched as the sandy-brown haired man rummaged through his drawer, then finally pulling out a beanie in black colour. Mochida blinked in confusion when it was held out for him, his mind not working as he pointed to himself like an idiot.
Haruki sighed in exasperation and moved closer once again, but this time to slip on the beanie on Mochida. He drew a shiver as his fingers brushed against his ears, earning a light smile from Haruki. Mochida awkwardly met his eyes before standing up, noticing that compared to him, Haruki was leaner and a bit short. Heh.
"Well… I hope you've learnt your lesson." Haruki finally said, one hand in the pocket of his coat, an amused smile gracing his soft lips. Oh my god, why was he noticing that small detail? "I wouldn't be so kind next time if you bully other kids again!" He scolded, eyebrows furrowed.
He would be damned if he was going to miss another gentle treatment from the pretty nurse. There, he said it, Haruki is pretty to him. Mochida glanced to the side, scratching at his cheek lightly and murmuring a 'thank you.'
"Hmm~ What was that?"
"T…thank you…"
"I can't hear it!" Haruki grinned.
God. Damn. It. All. The man gasped as his shoulders were grasped by calloused hands, looking up at the flustered male, "T-THANK YOU VERY MUCH! I…I'll try my best to be a better man, so until then!" He continued, not even noticing the blank look on Haruki's face.
"Please wait for me until you can accept me!"
Then he turned his tail, escaping out of the infirmary like a girl who have just finished confessing to her…crush…
Haruki paled.
What the fuck.
"OH MY GOD. DID THE LEECH JUST? OH MY GOD! SAWADA TSUNAYOSHI I'M BLAMING YOUUUU!"
Meanwhile at the Sawada residence, Tsuna sneezed and continued working on his homework. Meanwhile also, Reborn smirked as he watched through one of his surveillance cameras.
Mafia seduction… There's that option too.
A/N: My god, that was the longest one I've ever written. I was so tempted to actually stop and continue in another chapter but I was afraid that I might procrastinate instead lolol. Hope that you liked the omake too! Don't worry, it wouldn't turn into a pairing or something, it was only for humor purposes lol. But if you guys really liked the idea I'll keep inserting omakes just for fan services lolol we all need a good!Mochida okay.
That's all I have to say! Please review and tell me your thoughts about this chapter and I can improve, reviews would be greatly appreciated. Au revoir!
