Happy - Late Valentines Day ! I know, I took a long time for me to update and SORRY! Please enjoy! I tried not to rush and at the same time, I tried not to take TOO long ; )

:: Chapter 7 ::

Here I am. Staying after school because I still have to do the stupid parent conference! I waited for Shama-sensei and Kyouya to get into the classroom. I fiddled with my fingers and flinched when the doors slid open. "Make this fast." Kyouya said quickly. I choked. You have no authority to say that to a - !

"Of course, Hibari!" My sensei respected. I froze. You are a sad excuse for a man. "Let's start with her behavior." Shama-sensei breathed in and exhaled before he spoke. "She's lacking some respect for her peers." WHAT? ! That's such a lie! Kyouya glared at me and I sank to ant-size.

"How so?" Kyouya questioned in a curious manner, yet kinda seething at the same time. I gulped and clenched the ends of my skirt.

"She was always so distant to the other students and I've noticed some rude body language towards her." I clenched my teeth. Are you... dumb? ! You know... there IS a possibility that I might be.. Hmm.. I don't know - BULLIED? Before he could continue, I spoke up.

"S-Sensei talks too much. Just like Kyouya said, Make this fast, so please go onto the next part." I hid my eyes with my bangs as I prayed, Please don't look at me. Please don't look at me! On the other hand. Shama-sensei cringed, afraid he had upset, 'holy' Kyo-nii.

"O-Of course! Sorry to waste valuable time!" He stuttered nervously. "We put her in an advanced class because I got word that you were tutoring her!" Crap. He still hasn't tutored me! I could feel him twitching. This is bad!

"Really? That's good." K-Kyouya? You're okay with it? Th-Thanks, you're the best.! "Then I expect you to give her more work than usual. Give her tests everyday and homework in each subject." WH - ? ! I take it back, I hate you.

"That's such a wonderful idea!" No, IT'S NOT! "I'll tell Yuki-sensei right away! This parent conference is dismissed!" And with that he skipped away to la la land. Creep. I looked at Kyouya and he was glaring at me. Mommy owes me big time.

He grabbed my wrist and held it in the air, I winced by the action.. K-Kyouya... That kind of hurts.. "Lying to a teacher and disrespecting students. You're getting rebellious." HEH? ! "You're grounded." HEEEEH? ! I wanted to snap back, but he gave me the scowl so I shut my mouth immediately. He let go of my wrist, turned his back, and growled, "I'm going home." Oooh, No you don't!

"K-Kyouya! Why don't we go to the arcade?" I said nervously. I walked beside him.

"No." I cringed by his simple and straight forward reply.

"Um.. Please?" He kept scowling at me.. I'll take that as a no.. Hmm.. Kyouya's very protective, isn't he? I smiled a little. "Fine then. I guess I'll go alone.." I glanced at Kyouya as he clenched his teeth. He hid his eyes with his bangs and muttered. 'You're and idiot.' He walked beside me to the arcade. I'm so awesome!

When we were at the entrance I walked inside and browsed through the games as Kyouya followed me. I stopped at this crane toy machine and saw the CUTEST PUPPY PLUSH EVER! ! ! I pushed my face onto the glass window. I want it. I patted my skirt pockets. I sighed and slowly turned to Kyouya. "Do you have a quarter?"

"It's a scam." S-So..? Leaving here without even trying it once might break the poor puppy's heart.. I fiddled with my fingers.

"Can I... Try?" He dug into his pockets and pulled out a quarter. He gave it to me and I took it, inserting it into the machine. I had 20 seconds to get the plushie, so I quickly pulled it up successfully, but it fell when I was heading towards the hole. I held my head in a downcast. I'm such a failure.. I went to sit at one of tables. There was a lot more people here than usual.. I wonder what's going on.. I looked around and saw a... concert? I mean there was a stage and everything! Oh cool, I wanna see! I wandered out and about without telling Kyouya and joined the crowd.

"So who's next? !" Next? Next for what? "Who's brave enough to challenge... Dokuro Mukuro? ! ? !" This time I was on my tippy toes. So it's a tournament? What kind? ! This is so exciting! But you know how it goes.. Curiosity killed the cat. "How about you young lady? !" A spotlight was shown on me. My eyes squinted and I used my hand to cover the shine. ... Me?

"Um.." I said, but I doubt he heard me due to - It's a concert! Then I felt like I was getting closer and closer to the stage.

"Yes you! It's Children's Day after all, why don't you represent for us? !" A-ah.. I'd rather not! Suddenly I was forced on the stage. W-WHAT AM I DONG? ! How did it even turn out like this! ? Then the mic person came up to me and whispered into my ear, "Kay, all you have to do is beat our winner here, Rokudo Mukuro in a game of DDR, sound simple enough?" D..DR... DDR? ! I examined the stage more closely. I suck at that game! I looked at the audience and bid my soul farewell. Then my glance fell upon that Rokudo.. whatever guy! He was hot. Completely mesmerized, I noticed he had one blue eye and the other.. purple? Wait! No, no, no, no! Why am I even checking him out! ?

Rokudo guy looked at me and he stifled a laugh which made my eyebrows twitch. "What's up with your pick? She's kinda... short. Probably in Elementary school." Hey! Hey! That hurt!

The mic person laughed - Don't laugh with him! "She might have some skills!" That's a definite no!

"Um, you know what? My mom's sick and I really - " I tried to make up an excuse.

"Yeah, Yeah, whatever. Just get on that board!" He pushed me onto the dancing board and I squeaked. "Let's get dancing!" He shouted to the crowd. The song started and I looked at the screen. A bunch of arrows appeared at once. Rokudo guy started playing hitting each note right as I tried hitting them, but only ended in failure. It was not long before I was getting tired. My legs are not supposed to work this fast! So instead... I went down on my knees and starting hitting them with my hands... HEY! At least I was getting more points.. I sobbed. Please don't judge me!

"Seriously?" Rokudo guy sweatdropped and continued being perfect... When the song was over, I cried inwardly. Did I really do that bad? 1,000,029 - 1,003. Rokudo guy looked at the screen and yawned mockingly.

"Get out of the way." Someone said. I turned around and Oh look, it's Kyouya with a murderous look on his face... EEEP!

"Dude! Did I pick you? ! No!" Oh.. Please don't get smart with him or else - Kyouya clenched his fists and punched him right in the gut - too late.. He made his way towards me, got a hold of my arm, and dragged me off the stage. I'm so sorry Kyouya! I know, I learned my lesson! Please don't kill me!

"Hibari-san?" Rokudo guy smirked. His smirk made Kyouya mad because his grip on my arm tightened. "Unusual meeting you here." He saw his hand grabbing my arm and raised an eyebrow. "Is that your girlfriend? I didn't know you had little tastes." He's not a pedophile - AND STOP CALLING ME SHORT! Plus, Girlfriend? ! As if! Kyouya said nothing and kept dragging me towards the exit. For a second, I thought he was gonna start a fight...

When we were outside, I was walking behind him, and he let go of my hand. I looked worried. I've caused so much trouble for him! Even on his birthday! After a while, I managed to suck it up, "Kyouya.. are you mad..?" He ignored me. I looked down and noticed he was holding something on his other hand. My head perked up a little. "H-Happy Birth - EEP!" He threw something at my face! Well, it didn't actually hurt, it just - PLUSHIE PUPPY! I swooped it off the ground. I ran beside Kyouya. "Thank you! So does that mean... you forgive me?" I said slowly. He glared at me and said,

"No computer and phone for a week." SO CRUEL! Though, what up with the change of heart today?

::..27..::

We were at the door. I looked at my clock as Kyouya rummaged through his pockets for the key. Exactly 6:00. Just like Mama said. When he opened the door, The lights were off, so he turned it on.

"SURPRISE!" Everyone popped out, Haru was the most noticeable one. Then there were lots of unfamiliar faces. I looked at Kyouya and he had a... menacing glare... I gulped.

"Happy Birthday, Kyouya!" Haru twirled around. "I invited all your friends here!" She smiled brightly, then noticed Kyouya's glare, and tilted her head in question.

"I. Hate. Crowds." Haru rolled her eyes.

"Oh, suck it up Kyouya! It's your birthday!" Haru stuck out her tongue. A dangerous aura surrounded Kyouya, but she stood her ground and kept mocking him. That's what I admired about her. She could speak her mind. She was brave. Unlike myself, Loser-Tsuna.

"Kyouya!" I looked at the guy who was making his way towards my brother. Kyouya choked.

"What is he doing here?" Kyouya uttered. Haru smiled.

"Dino? He was psyched about your birthday so I invited him!" Haru cheered. Well, when Dino guy was walking he suddenly tripped on...something. But he made a quick recovery and got back up on his two feet.

"Happy birthday, Kyo - " He was cut off by one of Kyouya's straight-forward remarks.

"Go home." K-Kyouya! That's so mean!

"But I'm sleeping over - Hey, It's Tsuna-chan!" He looked over to me and patted my head, changing the subject... Wait, I don't know you! "Haru has always talked about how adorable you are! You're even cuter in real life!" Cute..? You're insane. I'm going to take it that you're insane. "Hey, Kyouya, I never knew you had a sister in the first place. Keeping her all to yourself, you're so selfish." I blushed at that moment. W-What are you thinking? ! Our relationship.. is not even close to that! You perverted-eroge-watching MONKEY! Just like me, that statement hit a nerve for Kyouya as well. Kyouya immediately punched him in the face and Dino fell to the floor. "Owchy. Owchy..." He rubbed his face.

For once, I will actually agree to Kyouya's actions. Then a man with a fedora and a black suit appeared. Behind him was a girl with teal short hair and blue eyes. Well actually it was more like hiding and peeking from behind him. Kyouya looked up and bowed. Which had me taken aback. This is the first time he has respected anyone other than my dad! The fedora man looked at me and he smiled, though it looked like a sadistic smirk instead. A chill traveled through my body. "My name is Reborn. Your uncle and your dad's brother." I nodded and his expression quickly changed into a serious one. "I need to talk to you both privately." Reborn-san turned around to the girl behind him and said, "Uni, I have something important to talk about, Go play with the younger children out in the back."

(Oji = Uncle)

The girl's head nodded slightly, "Y-Yes, Oji-sama..." She walked away like she was told. I wonder what we're gonna talk about... Kyouya led us upstairs and into his room. We sat around the table and Reborn-san cleared his throat.

"Does she know who Uni is?" Kyouya shaked his head. Then Reborn focused on me. "Uni is the daughter of your dad's and my brother, Gamma." Now his focus was on the both of us, "Aria died 2 years ago. She was the mom of Uni." Kyouya tensed.

"Why didn't anyone tell me?" Kyouya seethed. Reborn-san put a hand on Kyouya's shoulder to calm him.

"We kept it a secret because Aria wanted Uni to inherit her money. Aria is known to be very rich wealthy, we didn't want to cause danger for Uni." Reborn continued, but his face of dark, "Then.. Byakuran happened. Byakuran was a close friend of Aria and when he heard Uni was the one who inherited the money instead of him, he was outraged."

"Why did Aria even give her the money?" Kyouya growled. "She's just a child." Reborn-san looked down.

"You know how Aria was... She really thought Uni would grow up to be just like her... But now Byakuran is trying to sabotage her, We can't let him in her life. Ever. She must not hear his name, see him, don't even speak of him. Me and Gamma are an obvious target, so I would like her to stay with you. I've already spoken to your parents and they approve, are you okay with it?" I nodded slowly, then Kyouya nodded in unison with me. A knock was on the door.

"A-Ano.. Oji-sama.. We're cutting the cake now.." It was that little girl from before.. Uni.. Reborn-san stood up and opened the door.

"Yes, We were just about finishing up! Come, Kyouya, Tsuna." Just like pets we stood up, followed him out of Kyouya's room, and went downstairs to join the others. Everyone gathered around the cake, crowding Kyouya, who fidgeted the whole time.

"Happy Birthday to - " Dino started singing, but was stopped by Kyouya's tonfa - WHICH CAME OUT OF NO WHERE! Dino gulped.

"Don't." He gave him the death glare which made him step back a little. So we skipped the singing and the wishing part and went right to eating the cake and giving presents. Haru was the first to confront Kyouya. I wonder what she gave him...

She held her phone tightly. "Guess what I gave you~! Well.. Actually.. Guess what me and Tsuna-chan gave you~!" Me? I didn't give - I choked on my piece of cake and ran to them, quickly snatching away the phone. I can't let him see that! I must've looked stupid! So embarrassing. "Awww!" Haru went into fan-girl mode. "You're shy~!" I blushed. N-No I'm not! Then Dino went up behind me and tickled my waist, that was the chance when Haru could take her phone back.

"Tickle, Tickle!" Dino giggled. I whirled to him and flailed my arms. "Aw! You're so cute when you blush!" You're beginning to annoy me! "I wish I had a sister like you!" He pinched my cheeks. You sir, obviously had too much to drink! I whirled back to Haru and I gasped. She was already showing him the present. I could hear myself say, 'H-.. Happy Birthday.. Onii... chan..' I want to pass out! NOW! He had a dark aura surrounding him and he quickly snatched the phone, pushing buttons then giving it back to Haru.

"Hahi? ! You deleted it? ! You're so mean Kyouya!" Haru stuck out her tongue. I froze, did I look that stupid. Dino pouted.

"I didn't even to get to see it!" Then he muttered something that made Kyouya take out his tonfas. I looked at the clock.. 10:30? ! Time whips by fast! I slowly made my way out of the crowd unnoticed and went to my room. As I got ready to go to bed I looked at the plushie puppy Kyouya had given me. I held it lightly then hugging it tight. I made a small smile and said,

"Thank you Kyouya.."

::..27..::

I had woken up from a slight headache.. probably from the karaoke that went down last night.. I smelled something pretty peculiar and my nose cringed. The scent was somewhat strong.. Alcohol? I'm sure I didn't drink anything.. I opened one eye and shifted to my side. I saw a glimpse of blonde hair. Oh.. It's just Dino. He said he was sleeping over, didn't he? I yawned and went back to sleep.

...

Realization had struck and my eyes shot open. EEP! I fell off my bed. Wh-Wh- WHY IS DINO SLEEPING IN MY BED? ! Dino shifted a little then sat up and yawned. He looked at me on the floor. "Tsuna? What're you doing here?"

.. "This.. is my room." I said slowly.

"Oh. Explains the pink wallpaper." Are you an idiot? "Well. Off to school Tsuna." He stood up and walked to the door. "Where's the bathroom?" He asked.

"On the right.." He nodded and shut my door on the way out. Me? I froze. Then stood up and took the chance to scream my heart out. You're so gonna get it when it's my birthday, KYOUYA!

::..27..::

That stuffed animal scene that was meant to be 'fluffy', was actually my own expirience : P . I think I was in.. 6 grade? My family was at a bowling place and there was a crane machine. There was this purple teddy bear that looked absolutely adorable to me and I wanted it. I asked my mom for some quarters and played it the first time, but couldn't get it. I tried numerous times, but they all ended in failure ! So I gave up. A while after that my brother got it and gave it to me, I was really happy ! And dang! He must've had skills, like really SKILLS. You know how tricky those crane machines are!

And no, My inspiration to have made the fanfiction wasn't from him, sorry. I actually got the idea from an anime, its called, "Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai" or in english, "My little sister can't be this cute."

And to my friends who read this story, i'm talking about my "fatty" brother. : 3