Hello! How Are You?
Chapter 7: Stalkers


A couple of months have passed since Hibari and Vivianne got together. No student has even thought of them as a pairing since Hibari might think of her as a very weak herbivore because of her pale skin and thin body. And, it stayed like that. Hibari wouldn't even look at Vivianne during school hours! But when it ends, they cuddle up until school curfew approaches the lovers.

Sawada Residence

Outside the Sawada home, snow was slowly layering itself on surfaces. Few children were outside their warm and comfortable houses, playing in the cold white blankets with adult supervision. Mothers were on their way home, carrying groceries for their dinner. It was a very peaceful day. Well, not for all…

"Tsuna!" Reborn called as he slammed the door to his room open. Tsuna was still asleep and it was noon! "Wake up, good-for-nothing student!" That's when Leon transformed into a mallet and collided into Tsuna's head.

"Oww!" Tsuna yelped. "Fine! I'll get up!" he reached for the back of his head and rubbed it. Leon had gone back to his old form and on Reborn's fedora. "It's past noon. There's no more food for you to eat." Reborn informed. "It'd be good if you go out to town to get something to eat yourself." He smirked. It means one thing…

"What are you planning, Reborn-san?" he asked, getting up from his bed to get undressed from his pyjama. "And why didn't you wake me up earlier then?!"

"Don't question my authority, dame Tsuna." He said before jumping out the newly opened window. A cold breeze gushed in his room.

I'm not sure there'd be shops open in this cold weather. Tsuna thought as he wore his orange hoodie. Then he took out khaki from his closet and wore it. Lazily, he walked out of his room and went downstairs. Today, he wasn't greeted by Lambo and I-pin's loud and cheerful laughter, only silence.

They must be playing outside. Tsuna thought as he trotted his way to the door. He wore his usual sneakers and left the house. When he got out, his two trusted friends greeted him.

"Good afternoon, jyuudaime!"

"Yo, Tsuna!"

"Good afternoon, Takeshi, Hayato. Why are you here?"

Should he really be asking that? The two of them are always there wherever Tsuna is.

"Reborn-san told us to go here." Takeshi said. "Didn't he tell you?"

"I guess not… I just woke up and just made me go outside."

"By the way, have you eaten?" Gokudera asked.

"Not yet. That's why Reborn told me to buy food for myself."

The three mafiosi went on.


Namimori Shopping District

"Where should we go first?" Takeshi asked.

Tsuna looked around the district. This might sound over-used but it was beautiful. A thin layer of snow is covering the ground, a few people wearing coats and scarves were on their way to warmth and the Christmas theme of the shops. All would bring delight to anyone's eyes. Just as Tsuna was about to speak a strong aerial kick hit his head, and who else can kick like that? None other than Reborn!

It grabbed attention from surrounding people. What was grabbing their attention? Reborn who was bouncing on Tsuna's back as if he was jumping on a trampoline. Tsuna, helpless as he is, just let out sounds of pain as the young hitman jumped on his back.

"Reborn! What are you doing to jyuudaime?!" Gokudera questioned.

"That looks like a fun game. Can I join?" Takeshi asked with a grin. What a retarded question, to be honest.

"We're going to that restaurant." Reborn said as he jumped for the last time on Tsuna's back. Then he pointed to a shop which had only few numbers of customers. Namimori Steak House. It doesn't look fancy on the outside; it doesn't look like it could actually grab attention. Why did Reborn choose that?

Gokudera looked a bit disgusted, Takeshi put his hands at the back of his neck and Tsuna stood up to look at the restaurant Reborn had just suggested. A couple inside grabbed their attention. They were able to see because the exterior was glass. Just glass, and of course the sign and door.

Onto the couple. The couple who were sitting by the window, across each other wearing Christmas clothing. Nothing odd about that, but they wore disposable masks.

"I see you've caught sight of out catch, Tsuna." Reborn said as he played with his curled side burns. "We're gonna follow those two around."

"EH?!" Tsuna exclaimed, jumping in fright. "What for, Reborn?! Don't tell me they're mafia!" Reborn replied with a smirk.

"Sounds fun. I'm up for it." Takeshi volunteered.

"Let's get going then!" Reborn ordered as he started to lead the way towards the said restaurant. Tsuna was about to complain, but he was too hungry. But even if he did, he'd still go there… So the trio followed Reborn into the steak house.

The scent of grilling, and sizzling meat greeted them as they entered. People inside are mostly families and group of friends. It had an American country theme. There are at least 4 tables and benches that look like they're made from big tree trunks, and only 3 that look a bit modern, a few photographs hanging on the wall, and the eatery felt more steak house-ish by the light orange hue lights. Surprisingly, it didn't hurt their eyes.

So the trio along with Reborn took their seats a bit near to the couple they had spotted before entering. A waiter approached their table and asked them their order.

"Good afternoon. What would you like to have?"

"4 plates of Tenderloin and 4 Iced Teas for us." Reborn said before giving any chances for the waiter to even give out the menus to the three. The waiter smiled and wrote down the orders on his small notepad.

"WAIT. YOU DIDN'T EVEN GIVE US A CHANCE TO LOOK AT THE MENU!" Gokudera complained which gave the waiter a little surprise. "Shut up, Gokudera. Be thankful I'm treating you." Reborn ordered, crossed arms. The waiter bowed and left. And when he left, Tsuna felt nervous.

Why would Reborn treat us? Tsuna thought as he fiddled with the ends of his jacket.

"You okay, jyuudaime?" Gokudera asked. "Aren't you happy Reborn is treating us?"

"Yeah, I'm okay." Tsuna answered, avoiding the other question. Gokudera felt a bit concerned but brushed it off immediately before it would surface into a question. Takeshi placed his elbow on the table, and on his hand, he rested his jaw line, and looked at the couple.

The man was the only one he could see clearly since the woman he's with is turning against Takeshi. The young raven haired woman was wearing a black coat and white fluffy boots. On the inside, she wore some sort of white blouse and black slacks. Meanwhile, the young raven-haired man wore also a black coat but it was fully buttoned, he wore a black plain scarf and a beanie. Lastly, they wore masks as if they were sick or something. Like the trio, they waited for their order. The two of them were reading books while waiting.

After 30 minutes

Their orders came in. It means that they may have ordered at the same time. The couple and the mafiosi, I mean. After saying a small prayer, they started to eat, except for Takeshi who was still looking at the couple who was far away from them. Takeshi didn't even look at his food; he was too distracted at the couple. This caught Tsuna's attention which made Tsuna look at the couple as well. Gokudera hungrily ate his steak and so did Reborn.

The man at the other table the Vongola was watching removed his mask. Their eyes widened when they saw who it was. This caught Gokudera's attention. Gokudera took a sip from his beverage, and his eyes wandered to the couple's table. His eyes also widened. He did a spit take while facing Reborn who is covered by Leon in umbrella form.

Little did they notice that Reborn was gobbling up their steak just after the spit take. The trio is now wondering who the raven haired girl is. Hibari quietly ate his food while the girl was still reading her book.

"HIIIEE! What's Hibari doing here?"

"Yeah, and who's the girl?"

"Tch. That bastard must be a two-timer."

Then Takeshi and Tsuna looked at Gokudera. He has a point there. They could clearly remember that Vivianne has long blonde hair, a bit paler and prettier? The girl Hibari has short black hair, pale complexion, flat and has no curves at all, and a bit more scarier than Vivianne. Reborn let out a burp before putting his money down the table.

"Reborn! You ate all of our food!" Tsuna complained. Reborn had fallen asleep along with Leon. Takeshi laughed and Gokudera hissed something. He was hungrier than before.

"M-my steak." Tsuna took a glimpse of his empty plate before anime like tears came out of his eyes.

"I'll buy you takoyaki, boss! Don't worry!" Gokudera said all cheered up and stuff.

"Or maybe I'll treat you to some of my sushi."

"Tch. I'll treat the boss food."

The bickering started again. Thankfully, they weren't kicked out or anything. Little did they notice that during the fight, Hibari left the restaurant along with his mysterious date.


A Jewellery Store
4 pm

A few hours passed since they've left the restaurant. Most of their time wasted because of the bickering, getting lost, and bickering. Reborn had gone home early because he said that he was already tired. Then, the idiot trio found them.

"The couple had just entered the jewellery store. I re—"

"We're right next to you, baseball freak! We also saw them go inside!"

The trio had left the restaurant and went to follow the couple by Reborn's order. Now, they stood by the street light post across the street of the boutique, looking like idiots. People who'd passed them stared at them. This was completely awkward among them. They had different thoughts about this situation.

Tsuna's thought about this is: What if Hibari sees us? He'll bite is to death! HHIIIIEEEE! How did I even get into this situation?! I just wanted to eat!

Takeshi's thought: This game is getting more and more thrilling! I wonder how Vivi-san would react when she finds out Hibari's on a date with another girl. Hmmm… I wonder why they're wearing masks. Ahahaha. I'm sure we'll find out that mystery.

Gokudera's thoughts: … Tch. What's so interesting about this anyway? I'm only here for jyuudaime. I'm sure boss is starving already, but Reborn told me… Ugh… I wanna go home, but boss… Damn it!

More thoughts about their current situation flew in their minds and occupied that they didn't notice that the couple had just left the jewellery store. But they snapped into reality when they saw the couple kiss. Their kiss took a while. The trios mouths formed a letter 'o' at the scene. Who knew Hibari was a passionate kisser? Crossed their minds. Indeed. Who would have thought that? Whoever the girl is, she's not Vivianne, they're sure of it. After a few moments, their lips have parted and they have went on their way.


A/N: WARNING. LONG A/N. What kind of author am I? My wonderful Vivianne is not here! Instead there's that… That woman in Vivianne's place! What is this? DON'T EVEN. OMG. WHAT IS WRITING. And also, I think I wrote this chapter too fast! For the first time, I've written 2000+ words!

Based from the previous chapters, you've probably noticed that Vivianne is a… MARY SUE! OMG. What is this?! This is scrupulous! DON'T EVEN-!

Yeah, I know! There's a reason she's a Mary Sue. Being perfect and all that! *makes a hair flip 2 times* Please note that I like writing stories with many asufhasiof and apofiaopjcfc. Nyahahahaha. There's always a reason why someone's a Mary Sue in my opinion. Wait a few more chapters. It'll slowly unfold. I have said too much. Gah, this is what I've feared. I must flee. I bid thee readers, a farewell. Until we meet again.

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Dear, YOUR KOKORO,
Yes, it is indeed odd she was singing to herself in the music room. And because of that I have increased/decreased a thing that I have planned in my mind. And thank you for the other wonderful comments XD

PPS. I changed the cover again! Sorry about that. Vivi's the one in the cover. If you've noticed she looks like 18 or 19? o3o
Sorry about that! Tell me what you think about the cover! ( o u o )

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Chapter written by Shannah (who'sgonnagobacktoschoolin2dayss oshewantstomakeanotherchapte r)