Silent Heartbeat Chapter Six- Soothing Aura


The next day, Noon.

Hibari Kyoya was about to attempt enjoying a lonely lunch, when there was a knock on the Reception Room door. "Who is it?" he called.

"Uhm- Hibari-san?"

The door opened a little, and Tsuna peered into the room, before stepping in as he saw Hibari. "Do you want to have lunch with Gokudera, Yamamoto and me?"

"... Sure," the prefect replied, walking over to the door, which left his unfinished reports on the desk. He paused beside Tsuna, and frowned slightly. Something just felt odd about having to look down at the boy, as though he'd become accustomed to Dino's height. "Hn," he grunted, dismissing the thought for better entertainment.

"Uhh- okay, come with me," the brown-haired herbivore invited, walking out of the room. Hibari reluctantly followed, feeling a little self-concious to be seen with Tsunayoshi- his former annoyance. "So, Hibari-san," Tsuna began. "How are you?"

Being one who could recognize the words of small talk, Hibari was quick to speak up. "I'm good," he said. "You?"

"Ahh... tired, but I'm okay," Tsuna sighed. They continued down the halls, and Hibari was beginning to feel nervous.

If Tsunayoshi's friends didn't accept the explanation, would he find himself hurt again? Would he be beaten by them? The thought of a fight set the prefect in a state of anxiety. What would he do if he were attacked? He would hardly even be able to defend himself.

"Gokudera-kun? Yamamoto!" Tsuna called as they stepped onto the roof.

"Over here, Tenth!" Gokudera replied.

Gokudera Hayato.

He and Hibari had gotten off on the wrong foot to begin with; their relationship had began when Hibari stepped into the Reception room to find him, Tsunayoshi and Yamamoto. Irritated by Gokudera's bold, rude attitude, and his smoking habits, Hibari had attacked.

It had been his immediate win.

Hibari could describe Gokudera easily, for the Italian's appearance was simple. Short gray hair in an odd style that resembled the shape of an octopus, and deep, emerald eyes that looked mean in any case that didn't involve interaction with Tsunayoshi, he had the typical delinquent look about him. He was well built, but a little rash in a battle, always trying to get the first move. Additionally, there was his odd obsession with Tsuna, which Hibari recognized as a 'save my life, I serve you forever,' case. He was certainly the odd one, but seemed like a huge benefit for Tsunayoshi's supposed 'family.'

"Yo, Hibari," Yamamoto greeted.

And then there was Yamamoto Takeshi.

He was another strange guy. He was nice, and during that first meeting, he had tried to avoid fighting if at all possible. Hibari had already been irritated, however, and took Yamamoto out with Gokudera. He had a better fighting style, though. He could dodge, take a hit well, and he was quick on his feet, even capable of dodging a couple of Hibari's swift attacks.

He had short, black hair, eyes colored like chocolate, and almost always a warm smile. A nice guy, Yamamoto was, with his cheerful demeanor and easily amused mindset. He had a toned body, and a shapely form. He was a baseball player, as well as a skilled swordsman. The opposite of Gokudera.

Someone who Hibari felt he could get along with... somewhat.

"Hello," Hibari greeted, sitting down with the three.

"So what's up with you, bastard? Tenth's been keeping everything hushed up, he wants you to say for yourself," Gokudera challenged.

"Now, now, Gokudera, calm down," Yamamoto said. "We don't want him to get mad at us."

"Yamamoto Takeshi, Gokudera Hayato," Hibari began. "I'm a changed man."

Hibari relayed his story to the two, but he didn't give a lot of detail- his pride prevented that. And after he'd finished his story, the two were stunned into silence, but Yamamoto was fast to place his hand on the prefect's shoulder. "It's cool, Hibari," he said. "We're your friends."

"Yeah, Hibari-san, we are," Tsuna added.

"... I know," Hibari said, smiling. "You're... my friends."

Suddenly, the Namimori anthem started going off, and Hibari, blushing, took out his phone, and answered, "Hello?"

("Kyoya, it's me.")

"Dino...?" he responded, his lightly flushed cheeks turning a little darker.

("I'm really, really sorry, but I have to go back to Italy... tonight.")

"What? Why?"

("Something urgent came up with my family... someone important was recently taken out. So, I'm sorry, but I'm leaving.")

"What time?" the prefect asked, his lip trembling as sadness gripped his heart.

("Nine.")

"But... but what about tomorrow?" Hibari murmured. "Our... dinner plans?"

("Again, I'm sorry. But I have to cancel. Really... sorry, Kyoya.")

Hibari looked down, and closed his phone, not bothering to say farewell. He felt that he would crumble if he tried.

"Hibari-san? Are you okay?" Tsuna asked, looking at the ravenette worriedly.

"I'm fine," Hibari replied. "Dino's leaving."

"Oh...," Tsuna murmured, "I'm sorry."

"It's not your fault," the prefect said simply, leaning back. "Where were we...?"

"No where in particular...," Tsuna said. "Uhh... Gokudera-kun, how have you been?"

"Ah, well there's Bianchi, if you want to hear about her..."

When Gokudera started talking about his daily life, Hibari started to block him out, going into a thought. He wondered when Dino would come back. IF he would come back. He wondered when he could see that warm smile again... feel that strong body pressed against his more delicate form, and smell the faint scent of roses that wafted off of him. The calming words that flowed like a lullaby, and the sweet sounds of someone who cared about him.

He would miss it all so dearly.

And when would Dino hold him again? When would he embrace him, with those powerful arms that held him like a bird? When would he touched like a fragile flower again? How long would it be? The feeling of longing pulled on Hibari, telling him to stop Dino from leaving, to hold Dino close and never let him go!

But even Hibari knew that he couldn't rope the Bucking Horse.

That was right. Dino was a wild stallion with the heart of a gentle, old mare. As he raced and reared up to defend his family, he reached out to neutral outsiders with a welcoming attitude. He'd smile and hold out his hand, pleading friendship. And as such, wouldn't that mean Hibari's connection Dino was nothing special?

Could it be? That the times of affection and intimacy were only in Dino's nature? Was Hibari just being treated as everyone else?

Was he even that 'important?'

But... no... it couldn't be true!

'Dino...,' Hibari thought, looking down, his eyes watering, 'I think... I think I love you...'

"Hibari-san? Uhm... Hibari-san?"

The prefect looked up, then stood. "I'm sorry... I need a moment," he said.

"Uh- okay," Tsuna said.

And so, with a heavy heart, Hibari returned to the Reception Room.

In which, some serious mourning would be done, until...

He made up his mind.

'I won't let him go. Never.'

-End Chapter


:D Finally! I did something other than my 'A Royal-' series. XD Please review!