The path was easy enough to find, having done so hundreds of other times. Tsuna had soon caught up to Hibari and they now walked side by side, just a little ways out of the city, they came about the path that leads into the woods. Really it only went for about 5 minutes before becoming less dense and becoming a grassy meadow, in full bloom, on a little outcropping looking over the outskirts of town. This belonged to Hibari's family, but no one really paid attention to it. In fact only a few people knew that it even existed.
Hibari's father had shown it to him a little after they had moved to town, and Hibari has brought Tsuna here ever since they met. It was one of Tsuna's favorite spots, from what Hibari could tell. They didn't really come here often though; Hibari reserved it for special occasions and only a few times in-between. Tsuna sprinted ahead and flopped down in the grass.
Hibari smiled at the scene, it was so cute. Tsuna had always been adorable in Hibari's mind, an adorable little brother to take care of; an adorable little brother who can calm you down when you get mad, or upset. Hibari never took for granted what Tsuna did to him. When he would get mad at someone, or when he got into a fight, one look form those chocolate brown eyes and he was instantly calm. 'I doubt the little herbivore has any clue about what he does to me' thought Hibari with affection. Hibari glanced around the familiar space as he walked over to Tsuna, spreading out the blanket with more difficulty than necessary considering Tsuna demanded to help and kept letting his end go in the wind.
Hibari smirked as he watched Tsuna chase his end of the blanket. Hibari was mystified at the things he was feeling. He loves the boy, in a brother way, protective, caring, nurturing, he tries his best to do anything he could for the boy. Hibari takes his responsibility like an adult, even though he just recently turned so. Hibari still remembers his birthday; he had been being constantly harassed be the younger boy that whole week prior about what he wanted, but Hibari didn't say a word. He liked to leave the choice up to Tsuna. Its more fun that way, then it's a total surprise, as much as Hibari hates surprises. He and Tsuna had constant banter all that week. It went along the lines of:
"Niiiii-Chan! Your birthday is coming! What should I get you?"
Usually answered by: "Herbivore, I do not care what you get me, as long as it isn't too troublesome, so no, you cannot get me a puppy." Hibari smirked at Tsuna's crestfallen look.
"Nii-Chan! Tell me what you want for your birthday!"
"No."
"Please?"
"No."
"Well then I won't get you anything." Tsuna huffed
"Fine with me," Hibari smirked
So of course, he was so surprised when he woke up that Sunday morning with Tsuna next to him with a poorly wrapped present.
It had been a handmade picture frame made with glue, glitter, Popsicle sticks, stickers, and crayon. There had also been a card, it read: To Nii Chan, hAPPy BiRthDAy! It was decorated with multiple colors and had a drawing of a house that looked similar to their own. On the cover it had two stick figures, one of which Hibari guessed was himself, and the other was Tsuna. Hibari's character was colored in red with black hair and two tonfas by his side. Tsuna's own color was red and had a mop of brown hair, colored even more wild than his real hair.
The best part however was the picture inside the picture frame. It was a picture of the two of them in this very meadow, during their last visit. Tsuna had brought a camera that his mother had gotten him, and set it up a little ways away in the grass and set it on auto. He then ran back over to Hibari to jump in his lap right as the camera went off. When Tsuna had checked the camera a few minutes later he had looked very pleased with himself.
Thinking back on it now, Hibari was very grateful to the present. It was one of a kind. The camera laying the grass, made flowers appear before them, blurry unfocused, but essential to the beautiful quality of the picture. The main point of focus was on the two people, crystal clear, in such a way you could almost see it happening, was Hibari, sitting on the light colored blanket, with the picnic basket next to him. He was holding out his arms, a rare look of pure joy on his face, as Tsuna was jumping into his arms. The picture had snapped, catching Tsuna halfway into Hibari's arms. To Hibari, it is something that he will keep forever. A memory of good times, and good times to come.
"-ok Nii-Chan?" Hibari was yanked back into the present by Tsuna angelic voice, timid, yet full of comfort, his voice was soothing to Hibari.
"I'm sorry Tsuna, I was thinking about that present you got me for my birthday. Thank you." Hibari offered a smile. It warmed his heart at how much his brother cared about him.
"You're welcome."
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