Chapter 4: JEALOUSY

5 May,

Mukuro could tell that Chrome was nervous. Edginess was the way Chrome expresses her excitement. Daemon was going out with Elena, the usual corny things couples do on dates, movie, popcorn, lunch, walking around, talk… Mukuro let his thought stop there.

That's what his sister and prefect-san are going to do if, just if, Chrome was to ask… that was when Mukuro regretted telling the prefect to say 'yes ' to all Chrome's requests. He just hoped the prefect wouldn't take it too literally (e.g. Chrome: do you dislike me? Hibari: … yes)

(c'mon Hibari is not that dumb, Mukuro is quite stupid when his brotherliness took over…)

"Chrome-chan~" the Sasagawa girl's voice called. "Coming." Chrome answered the door.

Mukuro's eyebrow twitched when the Miura girl just walked in the apartment like it's her home. (She had been here… more than a few time, but still…)

"Morning, Mukuro-san!" greeted Sasagawa and Miura simultaneously.

Chrome dragged the two away before her brother could reply. I never knew that my Chrome is so strong…

"Should I wear this skirt with this shirt?" "No… try this! Violet suits you better…" "…So are you going to ask him to the movie?" Miura… "Only if other things go smoothly…" a little sad note in his sister's voice. "Chrome-chan, I'm sure Hibari-san likes you too. You are a very sweet girl and a lot of boys like you…" Chrome never mentioned that to him. "You think so? Then I'll ask him." "Oh oh watch something romantic… then you can hold his hand and awww…" Miura sighed, using a typical fangirl tone, Mukuro can detect a blush in his sister's face eeven in the kitchen.

(Angermarks started appearing on Mukuro's forehead, a lot and lot of them…)

He begin to take huge bites of the apple in his hand and chewed the pieces with such viciousness that he emitted a dark aura (apple: sweatdrop).

The girls giggled loudly once again.

Mukuro went back to his room and slammed the door shut.

Nobody took notice of him.

He lied down on his bed, staring at the ceiling. His precious sister, that childishly fearsome prefect. He felt a bit isolated by the two. Forgotten? Maybe. And it felt bad. A little while later, his lips curled. "I'm going to see what happens. Kufufu, this Saturday is going to be very interesting…" he fished out his phone from his jeans pocket. "Hello, M.M. Kufufufu… I was wondering if you could join me for a movie… " long shriek of delight. Mukuro put the handphone a few inches away from his ear. "… yes, yes. I'll meet you at the cinema downtown at…" he glanced at his watch. "…Around 6. Ok, see you there." He hang up, feeling the surge of smug satisfaction, a moment later he was repulsed at his own actions.

He didn't have any sort of feelings for M.M. (actually never any girl other than Chrome), and a bit guilty at causing her to be so enthused. M.M. was the prettiest girl in Namimori, as voted by the male population of the school, and would be perfect to have when you want to be eye-catching (more eye-catching, in Mukuro's case) and to make them jeal… what was he thinking about? Upset at himself, Mukuro groaned and covered his head with a pillow.

Hibari, as usual, was patrolling around the school during weekends. Seems like the rumor is true then, decided Chrome. Rumor has it that Hibari-san, the one who can be seen in every corner of the school (err…maybe not the ladies' room) lives in the school.

Haru-chan and Kyoko-chan accompanied her to the school, that was good because she always had that feeling of a rabbit entering a lion's den every time she walks into school grounds.

"What are you doing, herbivores," an icy voice demanded. "Ha-hahi! We are, we are…" "You are not supposed to be here after school hours. I'll bite you to death." Haru leaped back, her hair standing.

Chrome swallowed hard. Her mind was practically blank when she handed over that small parcel and mumbled something which she herself had no idea what was the content. And to her utmost surprise, Hibari replied something like, 'I'll be there after I've finished patrolling.'

Chrome was dazed when she walked away.

"Chrome-chan, you did it!" smiled Kyoko. "What did I say just now?" "You asked him out to a movie today, at the cinema downtown! And he said yes! Awww… I can totally imagine Chrome-chan and Hibari-san getting married. I want to be the brides maid!" cried Haru, exhilarated. Kyoko giggled when Chrome blushed. "Not so fast, Haru, you are making Chrome-chan all shy. When Hibari-san finished patrolling, let's see… probably around 5pm. I suggest you go to the cinema at 5.30. make the guy wait a little while won't hurt, will it?" Kyoko giggled.

Aww… I'm always awwww-ing when I'm writing this story… Mukuro's jealous~ of both his sister AND Hibari. Mukuro's quite a poor thing… getting ignored by his sister =.= and Mukuro sulking is just SOOO cute

Chapter 5: THE PAST

5.42pm,

Hibari is a jerk.

Mukuro and Chrome had arrived at the cinema at 5pm sharp. Mukuro was wearing a white tank top and cargo pants. Chrome had her favorite pink long-sleeves and violet skirt. Of course Mukuro never goes out without some adornments. His right ear was heavily loaded with silver hoops and a diamond stud, he had a leather bracelet. And he persuaded Chrome to try on Daemon's necklaces and bracelets. "They are very girly, just like Dae… nobody will wonder if those are your brother's."

Chrome had been more bubbly than she ever was. She was obviously pleased at the double date.

"Nii-san finally has a steady girlfriend. M.M.-chan right? She's so pretty… just like nii-san."

Mukuro felt a bit uneasy, but his usual smirk lingered.

M.M. showed up at 5.20 and was feeling quite pleased for being the latest, urhem, the most important, until she knew that they were still waiting for Hibari.

M.M. could have thrown a tantrum in the cinema that moment but she suppressed her red hot anger in front of Mukuro.

"Can't we go in? The movie has already started. Mukuro-sama~ Chrome can wait for her date by herself." M.M. pouted, putting a slender hand on her hips.

A few males passing by nosebled.

"If you are so eager, by all means go by yourself, I'm not leaving Chrome alone here." Your mouth is going to fall off if you pout some more.

Then they all felt that aura. The trio turned and saw Hibari, for the first time out of the Namimori uniform. Mukuro admitted that the prefect has some dressing sense. Skylark-san was wearing a black long-sleeve with grey pencil jeans and a simple chain necklace. Mukuro had a similar one.

"You are late." He opened his mouth and found that was the first thing that came out.

"I said I would be here after patrolling." The shorter boy's icy glare fixed on M.M.'s hand that was looped casually around Mukuro's arm. Then he looked at the indignant M.M.

"I didn't realize that you and your girlfriend would be following your sister and I."

"Hey! I'm M.M."

"I realize that." Replied Hibari coldly.

"Kufufu… Surely we are not just going to stand here? People are already starting to stare." They've been ogling since they had arrived.

Hibari and M.M., disgruntled at each other's attitude, were practically pushed into the theatre by Mukuro. Chrome's mousy nature took control again as she quietly followed the others into the theatre.

"Look, let's sit at the last row, Mukuro-sama, it's empty." M.M. squealed. "you two can sit at another row." She ordered condescendingly. "I'm not leaving my sister in the hand of Mr Prefect." M.M.'s pretentious girly actions and overly-sweet voice have already made him have goose bumps. Last row? Empty? Just… no.

M.M. pouted again (somebody pass a bucket to Mukuro-sama, quick!). She unwillingly sat down beside Mukuro, who was sitting a seat away from Chrome, who was trying to make a conversation with Hibari, who was expressionless.

Hibari was bored. At first he was trying to listen to Rokudo's sister. Then his attention got totally averted to Rokudo and that M something girl. She had quite a high shriek for a laughter. How did he even agree to sign on the contract? It was largely unfair on his part. He'll think of something big for Rokudo to do.

Halfway through the movie, Hibari fell asleep. A while later he was waken by sobs. The audience was sobbing so Hibari guessed that this was the cheesy part of the movie. He was preparing to fall asleep again when the a deep voice boomed, "Your mother died and you have no use to me. Leave this house right now."

Leave the house right now.

Hibari's eyes widened. Suddenly the long gone heavy feeling in his chest came back and he felt like he was choking on something. He stood up and walked out of the theatre. Chrome, sensing the tensity in the air, was puzzled andwas going to go after Hibari when Mukuro stopped her. "Probably just visiting the washroom, won't be anything big." Her brother grinned and shrugged. But if that was the case, why did he go after Hibari-san?

5 years ago,

"Where's Mother?" the 12-year old asked once he was back to the mansion. "The results were announced and I can get to Midori Boys'! Mother will be quite pleased, I hope this will help her recover." The boy gave a bright smile to the butler, who stood in silence.

"Mother-" the boy carefully turned the knob of the door to his mother's room, trying to make as little noise as possible.

His mother was on the bed. A white blanket draped across her. The butler suddenly was behind him before he figured out what had happened. "Bo-chan, Mistress passed away just half an hour ago. The doctor and Master had already went."

The boy stood, speechless. What is that spinning in his head?

Later his butler 'invited' him out under his father's commands, with all his belongings. A cab sent him to an old apartment his mother used to live in, before she married.

Hibari did not apply for Midori Boys', instead he applied for Namimori, the school Mother had taught in and loved. He swore to protect it for the sake of his mother and aspired to be the strongest, to make sure everything is in order.

Outside the cinema, by the sidewalk.

"You are not crying, are you?" he heard a voice ask.

"Crying is for weaklings." It is true, Hibari didn't cry. "You did not come all the way here to tease me, Rokudo." It was a mere statement, not a threat or growled out.

"I do not know what happened to you, but you kinda spoilt your own birthday and my sister's first date."

Hibari frowned, what?

"So I'm asking you a question, are you straight?" Mukuro's voice was growing playful, Hibari thought he detected a cunning light glinting in the boy's red eye .

"Your thought process does not connect, Rokudo." Hibari narrowed his eyes. "Why do you ask that question?"

"Because. You are a jerk, Mr Prefect." A pause. "You know what? I just hope my brother doesn't meet you, because members of my family…" Hibari frowned a little, confused. "…fall for jerks." Mukuro suddenly pulled Hibari in his arms and kissed the bewildered prefect.

I'm accepting whatever damage that's coming later, thought the taller teen as he tasted the prefect. For now, he thought with a smirk, enjoy it while I can.

A/N

Yay~ the kiss, finally! Awwww… Mukuro is such a flirt ;)Is the development too fast though :O?

I guess this flashback explains Hibari's weird obsession over Namimori. Sorry to all hiba fans about making him sound too tragic though anyone who had Mukuro will never be tragic *wink wink. Dino will come next chap or the next next… it's quite a good pairing actually, as in Chrome is quite shy and timid so she need sb like Dino! Who's very cheery and clumsy at the same time

Anyway I can't upload as fast for the next few weeks because of all the projects T^T (man, humanities projects suck the most):

N you know what? I'm going to nag, R&R PLS