A/n: :D
Chapter 8:
-flashback
_call_
"Mukuro, this is your brother, Daemon, are you home already?"
"Nope. Not yet. … Hold on, did you left Chrome alone in the house?"
"No. She is with me, we're at my friends house. If you would somehow, going home today, the key is under the door mat."
"… okay. Why did you stay there? Can't you get home?"
" Unfortunately, yeah. It was getting late, and Chrome is really tired, so I decided to have a sleep over here. If you are hungry, call Elena so she can give you your dinner. I already called her."
"okay.. I understand, then I'll see you tomorrow. Bye."
"Bye, We'll get back home as soon as we can. Take care."
Mukuro sighed as he walked back towards his home. His brother Daemon, and beloved sister, Chrome, wasn't home today. His brother took Chrome out and maybe met his friend on the way back so they ended up chatting with each other. And when it was already late, they decided to just have a sleep over at his friends house. That's what he thought. Which is half the truth.
As he walked silently, he didn't notice his eternal rival. Hibari Kyouya. But to people passing by, it was much better. They don't want any fight out here. Those two are famous out here. Both of them were strong and they were the only ones who can spar with each other.
Hibari left the park as soon as he saw the face of that boy. He was convincing himself that maybe his conclusion earlier was wrong. Maybe that was actually Natsu. All humans do lie after all. But even though he said that, there was still something bothering him.
Fortunately, Hibari saw Mukuro. And all of his recent thoughts were washed away. He hissed in anger then smirked. "I'm going to kill you this time.." He muttered, took his tonfas out then walked towards Mukuro.
He was only a few feet away from the pineapple head, when a blond girl, called Mukuro. He stopped in his tracks and watched the scene in curiosity.
"Mukuro..!"
Mukuro immediately looked behind when he recognized that beautiful and caring voice of his brother's fiancé. Elena. The daughter of the richest man here in Namimori. How his brother caught Elena's heart, he don't know.
"kufufu.. Elena, long time no see…" Mukuro said. "What are you doing out here, anyway?"
"I bought the ingredients for your dinner and then I saw you walking out here." Elena replied and showed Mukuro the three plastic bags.
"I think that's too many for you to carry. Here, let me help you.." Mukuro said and took the two heavy plastic bags from Elena.
Elena smiled and thanked Mukuro.
"We should hurry back home. It's getting cold out here." Mukuro said, while Elena nodded.
Hibari was stunned as he saw a girl talked to Mukuro. They seemed friends or somehow more than that. He never knew. But who cares about that? His only aim is to kill Mukuro. That's all.
He sighed and went back home. Not this time. That pineapple head has a girl with him. Hibari doesn't want to hurt anyone.
..Mukuro's house..
"The food's already done, we should eat already or it'll get cold." Elena said. Mukuro immediately went to the kitchen and sat across Elena's chair.
"Itadakimasu." Both of them said and started eating.
Silence erupted between the two. And when Mukuro can't bear it anymore, he spoke.
"Hey, Elena… Do you know where are they staying?" He asked.
Elena gulped then spoke. "From what I heard from Daemon, he was at his friend's house."
Mukuro dropped his spoon then sighed, scrathing his head. "I already know that.. I mean, where is that place."
"I don 't know, Why are you asking anyway?"
"Well, I want to go there." Mukuro said and drank his water.
Elena glanced at Mukuro for awhile, then heaved a heavy sigh. She knew for the longest time that Mukuro has some kind of special feelings for Chrome. But of course, she wasn't so sure about it. "Are you that worried to your sister?" she asked slyly.
Mukuro kept silent and looked at Elena. "well…" He didn't know what to say.
Elena giggled then stood from her chair. "Let's go." She said which made Mukuro look at her in confusion.
"where..?"
"To your "beloved" sis- I mean family." Elena said as she emphasized the word beloved.
".. I thought you don't know..?" Mukuro asked.
Elena only answered him with a giggle. Which made Mukuro's mind more confused. But still, he followed Elena.
When they got outside, Elena told Mukuro to call a taxi, while she would call Daemon to know their current location. Minutes later, Mukuro came back in a taxi and he assisted Elena to get inside. Elena told the driver the location and they went off.
At Giotto's house…
Giotto was inside the bathroom taking a bath, while Tsuna was currently laying on their bed. Waiting for his sleepiness to come to him, but wasn't successful. He sighed loudly and sat up. It was already 10:30 pm. He should be asleep already at this time. But he can't fall asleep!
Tsuna slowly made his way downstairs, carefully not hitting his injured foot on something. And fortunately, he was successful. He made his way to the living room and sat on the couch. He reached for the remote and turned the television on.
Giotto walked out of the bathroom and was expecting to see Tsuna asleep on the bed, but he saw no one on the bed.
"Tsuna..?" He called but no one answered. He immediately felt worried and walked out of the room. Tsuna has an injured leg and it's possible that he can have a little accident. And that's what was Giotto worried at.
As Giotto ran downstairs he didn't notice that he was only wearing boxers.
He felt relieved when he saw Tsuna on the couch laughing.
"Tsuna..." Giotto softly said. He went to the couch and sat beside Tsuna.
Tsuna smiled at Giotto as he saw the man sit beside him. He moved to the side to give some space. Just as Giotto was about to sit down beside him, he blushed as he saw Giotto completely naked. Only that he was wearing boxers. Tsuna could only look at him with a shocked expression.
"I-I'm sorry.. about what happened at the park.." Giotto suddenly apologized.
Tsuna's thoughts halted and he immediately looked at Giotto. "Huh? I-It's okay.. don't worry about it." He said stuttering on his words.
Giotto smiled and hugged Tsuna tightly. "Thank you…" He muttered.
Tsuna blushed scarlet red when Giotto suddenly hugged him. He can feel Giotto's bare skin and even smell him. That was heaven.
Tsuna sighed and tried to calm himself. He returned the hug to Giotto.
Giotto tightened the hug and Tsuna could feel the tightening feeling. He can't breathe. "G-Giotto..I can't breathe..." Tsuna huffed.
"O-oh. S-sorry…" Giotto apologized once again. "Are you alright?" He asked and rubbed Tsuna's back to help him breathe normally.
"Y-Yeah..Thanks…" Tsuna said. Giotto kept silent for awhile and only looked at Tsuna. Tsuna find it very awkward.
Tsuna looked at him. "What is it?"
"Üm.. you won't leave me right..?" Giotto asked hesitantly.
Tsuna chuckled. "Of course I won't. I still have to repay you." He said.
Giotto smiled then leaned towards Tsuna. He pecked Tsuna's cheek then stood up. "I'm just going to dress up." He said then winked at Tsuna. Which made Tsuna, blush even more.
When Giotto went upstairs, Tsuna took the pillow beside him then buried his face on it. He was still blushing on what Giotto just did. But at the same time he was… Ha—
He was cut off when the doorbell suddenly rang. Tsuna immediately went to the front door but slowly of course.
Tsuna opened the door slightly and peeked. He saw a one man and a beautiful blond girl."Um… M-may I help you..?"
The girl smiled then spoke, which made Tsuna back away slightly.
"Is this the house of Giotto?" She asked nicely. Tsuna just nodded, slightly hiding behind the door.
Mukuro noticed it and smiled. "kufufufu.. Don't hide…More importantly, can we come in? We are friends with Daemon." Mukuro said, hoping that the boy would let them in. But from the looks of it, that won't be happening. The boy is visibly scared of them.
"I'll go tell them, but can you wait there for a while..?" Tsuna asked worriedly. Elena and Mukuro looked at each other first, then nodded. They understand that the boy is very protective. And it was a good thing. Lots of bad people are roaming around here after all.
Tsuna smiled sheepishly then closed the door. He immediately went upstairs, dragging his injured foot. But of course, he didn't got upstairs because of his injured foot. Good thing, he saw Giotto.
"Giotto!" Tsuna called. Giotto looked downstairs and he saw Tsuna.
"What's wrong Tsuna? You can't go up here?" He asked as he went down.
Tsuna shook his head. "No. There are two people are outside. They said they knew Daemon." Tsuna said.
"Really?" Giotto asked. Tsuna nodded. "Then I should call Daemon. You let them in." Giotto said, which Tsuna immediately did.
"Um.. sorry if I kept you waiting." Tsuna said and opened the door.
"Oh no, It's okay. We understand." The girl said, while Mukuro just smiled.
"Come in." Tsuna said when he finally opened the door wide, revealing his full body figure.
Elena smiled as he saw Tsuna. The boy is sooo Cute. She wanted to glomp the boy, but was stopped when he saw that the boy is having problem in standing up. He has an injured leg.
"What happened to your leg?" Elena asked worriedly as she walked towards Tsuna.
"I'm okay. It's already treated. " Tsuna said.
"Are you sure?" Elena asked again. Tsuna only nodded.
Mukuro, not convinced by that, walked towards Tsuna. He lifted Tsuna bridal style with no signal which made the boy blush.
"P-please.. put me down… I-I can walk.." Tsuna stuttered as he began trembling in fear for whatever reason is it.
"Stop struggling or you'll fall." Mukuro said, a smile spreading on his face. Which made Tsuna shiver. Mukuro was actually enjoying the close up view of this cute brunette.
"I'm Mukuro, What's your name?" He asked as he began to walk towards the living room.
"..Tsu..tsuna…" Tsuna answered.
Elena then suddenly spoke as she looked at Tsuna. "I'm Elena. Soon to be wife of Daemon." She proudly declared.
"Really?" Tsuna asked, still shocked at the sudden declaration. Elena nodded happily.
"Elena, Mukuro" Daemon called. He was with Giotto. But as soon as Giotto saw Mukuro carrying Tsuna bridal style, he felt his blood boil in anger. Somebody was holding his soon to be wife!
Daemon felt his friend's anger and immediately looked for the source of it. He almost face palmed, as he saw his brother carrying Tsuna bridal style. No wonder Giotto is fuming in anger.
"Mukuro, give the boy to him." Daemon immediately said as he pointed to Giotto. Mukuro just nodded his head and walked towards Giotto. As soon as they got nearer, Tsuna stretched his arms towards Giotto while Giotto carefully took the boy. Giotto noticed that Tsuna was quite trembling and that is because of what Mukuro did. He began to walk away but not before giving Mukuro a hidden death glare.
When they got inside the room, Tsuna was still circling his arms around Giotto's neck. And he was still trembling.
"Tsuna… It's okay.." Giotto assured as he placed Tsuna carefully on the bed.
Tsuna hesitantly released Giotto then looked away. " Sorry.." Tsuna muttered then yawned. Giotto only nodded and positioned himself beside Tsuna. Tsuna laid on the bed and closed his eyes. At last, he was already feeling sleepy. As soon as Giotto settled beside him, he snuggled to Giotto's chest and slept.
Giotto was surprised on what just Tsuna did but he was happy about it. He could have been screaming 'Yes' right now.
He wrapped his arms around Tsuna and kissed the boy's fluffy brown hair. But he still can't fell asleep. And he don't want to get downstairs. Tsuna was hugging him. He can't let this moment to go to waste.
So he just sighed and waited for his sleepiness to visit him. While he was waiting, he wondered why did Tsuna apologized to him. There is no need right? So, why? Little did he know, it's because…
At the living room…
"So, Mukuro are you that worried about Chrome?" Daemon asked.
Mukuro only answered with a smile while Elena switched her position beside Daemon and inched closer to the man.
"Isn't it obvious?" She said.
Daemon only sighed."You really don't trust me, huh?" Daemon said.
"No. It's not like that." Mukuro replied. Daemon sighed once again. And muttered something to himself. "Why is everyone saying, 'It's not like that' .. today?"
Elena looked at him questioningly. "Did you say something?" She asked.
Daemon shook his head.
"If you're looking out for Chrome, she's upstairs. The 4th room on the right side of the hall." Daemon instructed.
Mukuro immediately stood up but before he left he said something. "Have some fun~kufufufu.." He said which made Daemon blush to the max. Elena only giggled and pecked Daemon's cheek.
"Your brother is really funny, and I think I would fall in love with him if you let me do the things I want to." Elena joked. Much to Daemon's annoyance. "Elena!" Daemon shouted.
Mukuro ran upstairs, laughing. He heard what just Elena said. He never thought that Elena would tell Daemon something like that. He can even hear his brother's voice scolding Elena. But knowing Elena, she must be just laughing her ass off.
When Mukuro reached the room, he opened it silently so he won't wake Chrome up. But to his surprise, Chrome was on a sitting position and rubbing her eye. "Mukuro..nii-chan?" Chrome asked. But Mukuro didn't reply. So Chrome rubbed her eye again to see if she is just seeing things. But unfortunately, she wasn't.
Mukuro almost smacked his head on the wall. He was standing over there like a robot with no battery. He looked like a fool.
"Oh.. Chrome.. sorry if I woke you up.." Mukuro said, trying to relieve his mind on what just happened.
"It's okay. I thought you weren't real…. You weren't moving over there…" Chrome said.
"kufufu… really?" He asked. Chrome nodded in reply. Mukuro walked closer to Chrome and sat beside her.
Chrome yawned and laid on the bed. "Good night.." Chrome said then closed her eye. Mukuro, too laid beside her and caressed her hair. It lulled Chrome to sleep. "Good night..Chrome-chan.."
"Hey.. Daemon.. about your brother.." Elena started when Daemon finished his litany not too long ago.
"What about him?" Daemon asked as he looked at Elena in confusion.
Elena slumped her back on the couch and sighed loudly.
"Elena..?"
"well, Mukuro seemed to like your sister…" Elena said. Daemon narrowed his brows as he heard it.
"Of course Mukuro likes Chrome. She is our sister."Daemon said while smiling.
"NO. Not the like as sister. I mean the like when you love somebody else." Elena retorted. Daemon only gaped at her. Mukuro loves Chrome? NO matter how many times he gives thought about it, he just can't imagine it. His brother and sister doing… ok, that did go a little too far. But still… It's just unbelievable. And from the looks of it, It's just one-sided. Chrome sees him as a brother only. And Daemon knew that it'll be a little too hard for Mukuro.
Moment of silence began as Daemon thought of the matter. So Elena has to break it.
"It was just my hunch. So stop over worrying about it. It hasn't been proven yet. " Elena said which made Daemon nod. It was somehow true. It wasn't proven yet. So why give thoughts about it?
Elena yawned loudly and laid on the lap of Daemon. "I'm sleepy.." She said and closed her eyes. Daemon caressed Elena's cheek then kissed it. "Then, shall we sleep my princess?"He asked. Elena only giggled and then without any warning, Daemon carried her up the stairs, to their room.
Daemon clumsily opened the door and when they got inside, he dropped Elena on the bed. Elena yelped in surprise.
Daemon positioned himself at the top of Elena. He was about to devour Elena but instead, he was smacked at his shoulder.
"What!" He exclaimed as he rubbed his aching shoulder.
"Why did you dropped me?" Elena said, annoyance present in her voice. "What if I fell?" She added.
Daemon sweat dropped. This was the first time he saw Elena this annoyed or mad, perhaps. And he was the reason for that. Oh.. what has he done?
"S-Sorry.." Daemon apologized. But, Elena only turned around, ignoring him. " sorry.. sorry…I'm going to sleep. Do not disturb me." She said without even looking at Daemon. Daemon had that depressed look on his face. He wanted to say sorry to Elena, but it would only worsen the situation. So, he just slept beside her without saying any word.
Morning came. All of them was still asleep, except Tsuna. He was always the only one who wakes up early to make food for everyone. And this time, he has to make a lot. Since four people joined. And good thing, his injured foot is healing faster than expected and he isn't feeling any pain.
As he was cooking, he heard footsteps coming closer to him. He was relieved to see who it was. It was just Asari. And judging from his wearing now, he has no work.
"Good Morning, Asari.." Tsuna greeted.
Asari smiled at him and greeted him as well. "Morning.." He said.
He sat on the chair and watched Tsuna cook. And as time passed, he got bored and decided to help Tsuna. And he's sure that Tsuna would be perfectly fine with it.
"Tsuna..kun..?"
"hmm?" Tsuna answered as he barely looked at Asari in question.
"I'll help you with that!" He suddenly exclaimed. Tsuna only smiled but nodded his head anyways.
"Thank you.."
All of them were already at the table. And something was really off to each of them, which really made them lose their appetite.
"…" Tsuna wanted to speak, but his cowardice is preventing him to. And maybe it would be the best choice. He sighed inwardly. This awkwardness is killing him. Tsuna stood up and took his nearly empty plate and placed it on the sink. After that, he went to his room.
Giotto was busy thinking about what happened last night, which made him not to notice the awkwardness in the room. While Asari already left after Tsuna. He too, didn't like atmosphere there so he followed Tsuna upstairs. Minutes passed after the two left, G followed. But he went outside to talk to Alaude. So the only ones inside the kitchen was Giotto, Chrome,Mukuro,Daemon and Elena.
"E-Ele-?"
"Don't talk to me.. I'm still eating." Elena interrupted and continued to chew her food.
All three people at the table immediately looked at the two. And surprise present in their faces. Those two lovebirds were actually quarrelling? Unbelievable!
"I'm sorry already!" Daemon apologized loudly.
The three almost laughed at the scene but held it in. They don't want to experience Daemon's brain wrecking illusions.
Elena just looked at Daemon for a mere second then continued eating again. Daemon almost cried right there.
"Why won't you forgive me, nor talk to me?" Daemon asked. He completely forgot that there are also people watching him trying to coax Elena to forgive him.
"Just shut the hell up. I'll think about it." Elena said. Daemon's face seemed to lighten as he heard what had Elena said.
After the scene, Giotto thought about that L.Q. Is that how lover's quarrel? The girl becomes very snobbish. Completely ignoring her soon to be husband? He never thought about it. What if Tsuna did that to him? He won't be able to take it! Will he do like what Daemon did? But that's way too embarrassing! Ugh! This thinking would make his brain bleed!
"Chrome.. do you want to go home already?" Mukuro suddenly asked which made Giotto's train of thought's to stop.
".okay…" Chrome answered then stood up. She took her plates and placed it on the sink. Mukuro followed as well.
Giotto seemed to notice something about how Mukuro talked to her sister. Something was really off. But he could be wrong. So he just shrugged the thought off.
Tsuna and Asari were still upstairs, talking to each other, while Giotto was in the living room, watching television.
While Giotto was busy watching television, Mukuro suddenly entered.
"umm.. If you see, Daemon and Elena, could you please tell them that Chrome and I already left? Thank you." Mukuro said then bowed. Giotto only nodded. "Okay.."
And then after that, Mukuro left.
"Be careful on your way back home." Giotto shouted. Mukuro only merely looked back but smiled, anyways.
"Thanks..kufufufu.."
He was about to leave but remembered something else. "Oh yeah, by the way. If you somehow like Tsuna-kun.. make sure that you won't let your eyes off of him. Or he would be taken by a mere wolf." He said which made Giotto looked at Mukuro's back in astonishment and confusion. What does that mean?
Giotto slumped his back at the couch. Another thought was brought to his mind. This would make him crazy. But he was wondering, why did Mukuro said that? Is he helping him? But, anyways, it was a..great help, Somehow.
When Tsuna entered his room, he sat on the chair in the balcony. He smiled at the scene before him. The outside world looks peaceful. While the birds flew high. It was really a very relaxing scene. And his place gave him the most beautiful view.
Tsuna sighed. He is thinking what might his brother doing right now. If his brother somehow knew about him leaving their house. Will his brother come looking out for him? Or his brother wouldn't mind him being gone?
But who cares? If they aren't looking out for him, then one thing only means, they don't mind him being gone.
As Tsuna continued his train of thoughts, a knock on the door startled him.
"Come in." he said which the man did.
"Excuse me.. um, did I disturb you ?" Asari asked as he entered the room slowly.
Tsuna shook his head. "It's okay, I don't mind."
Asari smiled. He took the chair across the bed and walked towards Tsuna. "Mind if I sit beside you?" Asari asked. Hope gleaming in his eyes.
Tsuna nodded his head and moved his chair on the side to give space for Asari.
"Thanks.."
Tsuna only nodded and returned his look back outside. While Asari kept quiet for a while. But he was wondering, how can Tsuna bear with the silence? Is he used with it? And why is Tsuna looking outside? Is there something interesting over there?
" Hey, Tsuna.. do you really enjoy looking outside? " Asari asked then stood up. He looked at the window and then looked at Tsuna. "There's nothing really interesting over there.."
" Well, for me, It's beautiful." Tsuna said.
" What do you mean? It's normal out there." Asari said and returned to his seat.
" t's peaceful. I had never saw something peaceful like this before. Back there, I was just only inside my room." Tsuna said. This time, he didn't felt like crying.
Asari kept quiet and thought what just Tsuna had said. He wanted to ask Tsuna what he usually do back at his home. But he knew that this would just make the boy sad again. And he don't want any of that. And then he remembered what just Giotto told them before. About Tsuna's family name. At that time,he too, was surprised when Giotto said that Tsuna already told him about his family. His parent's name and his twin brother's name. Actually, he was shocked to learn that Tsuna has a twin brother. And during that time, he wanted to know what kind of brother is that boy. Is he like Tsuna's parents? Beating him up or teasing him?
" Hey, Tsuna.. I heard that you have a brother. What is he like? Me, I have a little brother. His name is Yamamoto Takeshi. He is already 2nd year in middle school. I think both of you have the same age. Speaking of that, how old are you anyway? " Asari asked.
" 16. Umm.. Where is your brother studying?" Tsuna asked. Asari thought for awhile before answering.
" I think.. Namimori high. " Tsuna sweatdropped. That was the school were Natsu was attending.
" And your brother? Is he nice to you?" Asari asked.
" His name is Natsu. I heard from mom that he was studying here, at Namimori. But… I don't know where. " Tsuna said and adjusted his seat. " About how he treated me back there… I can't clearly remember. But according to my parents, he too, hated me. And wished that I was never born… But I don't care about that anymore.. As long as I'm away from them and around you guys, I believe I will be fine." Tsuna said. And his tone of voice in the end was happy. And Asari was glad with that.
" Okay, enough of that, how about we go to the city and have some fun? It's getting really boring out here." Asari asked.
" um.. okay.. but..can Giotto come with us..?" Tsuna asked shyly. Asari looked at Tsuna for awhile then laughed. " It's okay.. you really like him, huh?" Asari asked and this made Tsuna blush, but nodded anyway.
"I was really impressed of you. You are very honest towards your feelings. Not all people can do that." Asari said.
"Anyway, why don't you change your clothes already? So we can go."
Tsuna nodded his head and went to his closet to get his clothes while Asari left. He would tell Giotto about this and was hoping that the blond would come with them.
"Giotto..? "Asari called. But no one answered. He checked the kitchen, but no one was inside. Though, the plates were already washed.
"Where is he..?" Asari then proceeded to the living room. He noticed that the television was on, so turned it off. When he looked at the couch, he saw Giotto fast asleep. Asari scratched his head.
"How am I supposed to make him come with us? I can't wake him up especially when he is sleeping peacefully.." Asari said to himself. He sighed loudly. "Oh well… I guess Tsuna would be okay with only me.."
When Tsuna got downstairs, he was greeted by Asari. But he didn't find Giotto.
"Where's Giotto?" Tsuna asked. Asari laughed nervously. "Sorry.. he can't come.. he's sleeping at the couch. " Asari said. Tsuna had that disappointed look but shook it off. "It's okay. At least I got to hang out with you." Tsuna said, smile on his face.
"well then, let's go!"
A/n: wrong grammara again. I'm sorry. Anyway. Thank you for reading. Please Review :3
np: Lynne by:miku
