Finally we meet again after not updating in so long I have my reasons; I have my mid test a week ago so I did not have much time to update.

Do not worry I made this chapter longer for you guys! Gambare watashi

Disclamer: KHR is not mine but Amano-sensei's.

Chapter 9:

Tsuna's jaw drop so inelegantly, well we can't blame him really since he has a valid reason, for all his life he never saw ship this big.

'Maybe even bigger than the Titanic', Tsuna thought to himself.

Tsuna showed the guard his ticket, even though the guard looked at him with disbelief. Well after all unlike the other passengers Tsuna wore a simple t-shirt with a pair of blue jeans and a small old suitcase. Everyone looked at him as if he didn't belong there; it made Tsuna more uncomfortable than he already was.

If the outside is magnificent then the inside must be even better. All the tiles that composed the floor were made from marble and they were place all over the inside of the cruise. There were many big lamps and chandeliers everywhere with a long and wide spiral stairs in the middle of the humongous room they call lobby. Tsuna went to receptionist while looking around with awe in his eyes.

"Can I help you?" The woman greeted him with smile but Tsuna can see her looking at him from head to toe with a critical eye.

"E-erhm, ano t-this is umm…" Tsuna gave her Reborn's invitation and at that the woman's face changed. She quickly glimpsed at Tsuna with disbelief in her eyes but then with a stutter she stood up from her seat and bowed.

"I-I'm sorry sir, I did not know you are Mr. Reborn's friend." She made a hand gesture and then two bellboys came to her. It seems she had authority here.

"Take this gentleman to his room." She orders them .The bellboys bowed politely and took Tsuna's suitcase.

Tsuna followed the bellboy, walking a few steps behind them. They took elevator to fifth floor and even the elevator was all elegant and probably the most expensive Tsuna has ever ridden. All of it was made of glass so Tsuna have a good ocean view from here. Unlike other floors the fifth floor just had 10 rooms. The bellboys took the keys and opened the room so Tsuna could enter. Tsuna notice the room number was 2772 and then took a peek inside before fully stepping in.

The room was breathtaking; it is so wide. The bedroom was a master bedroom with a king sized bed. There was also a bar inside and 52 inch flat felt so happy right now since he never had room this big with such expensive and glamorous furniture like the chairs and sofa that were all over the place.

His room above the café is not even half of what this room is.

"Well then sir good day." One of the bellboys said surprising Tsuna who got out of his dream land.

"Y-yes, thank you".

Tsuna immediately throw himself on the king size bed as soon as the door closed and rolled over it. He still couldn't believe it; he was on this big cruise. But he really did feel bad because he had to leave Gokudera behind in the café. He couldn't close it, not with it being in such a financial crisis. They needed all the costumers they can get. But he really wanted his friend to experience this too; he already invited Gokudera but he insisted he would stay behind and take care of the shop.

Flashback

"Do not worry Juudaime, leave it to me. I will take care the café while you gone." Gokudera gave Tsuna his best smile with wagging his imaginary tail.

"A-are you sure Gokudera-kun? It's such a r-rare opportunity. Are you sure y-you don't want to come along?" Tsuna very worried.

"I'm sure but thank you for your kind offer. I will never let you down." Gokudera said proudly.

"Ma ma, do not worry Tsuna, I will be here to help too." Yamamoto said smiling as always as he stepped net to Gokudera.

"Yeah Juudaime he will..." Gokudera said defeated as a blush made its way to his cheeks. Before pausing and looking at the baseball lover with confusing in his eyes.

"WHAT THE HELL BASEBALL FREAK, WHEN DID YOU GET HERE?" Gokudera shouted very loudly.

"Hahaha well when I came in and notice the café was still dark, but then I heard your voices so I sneaked over here using the employee's door." He stated proudly without feeling embarrassed at all exclaiming this to them.

"That's considered breaking and entering you stupid bastard; use your brain!"

"Hahaha. Ma ma what's done is done, I cannot change it now." Yamamoto sneaked an arm around Gokudera's waist.

"W-what let go of m-me!" Gokudera tried to escape but unfortunately for him Yamamoto was very strong.

"Eh but Goku-chan you are so soft and warm." By now Yamamoto had tighten his grip and held Gokudera tightly and dragged him closer to him, as if he did not want to let go.

"DO NOT CALL ME THAT!" Gokudera face was now as red as tomato even though he was barking at Yamamoto in anger.

"Ee-er guys?" Tsuna tried to make his two new friends, who are in their own little world now, realize that he was still there.

"J-juudaime it is not rea-aly what it seems. Let go of me!" Gokudera tried to explain, throwing a pleading look at Tsuna as if he's telling him help him.

Tsuna just chuckled seeing his two friend's antics as they continued on; it seems the café is going to become livelier from here on out. Well Tsuna was really happy living by himself in this café, it's really nice but it's also great that he has somebody else here with him again. It has being a long time since he has slept with such ease.

"By the way Tsuna I want to apply for a job here as a waiter." said Yamamoto who is still hold onto Gokudera tightly. Said person had a I-want-to-break -his -neck look.

"WHAT?" Gokudera exclaimed very surprised. "What the hell?! For what ?" Tsuna just sweat dropped when he heard Gokudera's question. Even he can guess that Yamamoto wanted to be and flirt with him all day.

"Eerr well o-okay." Tsuna cannot say no if Yamamoto put on his most pleading look.

"B-but Juudaime… "Gokudera whined while looking very upset with Tsuna's decision.

"More importanly I think you can't guard and take care of the café all by yourself. You need someone to help you." Tsuna tried to reassure Gokudera.

"O-okay if Juudaime says so." Tsuna can see figurative dog tail and ears drop down and he mentally note he really must go to the doctor to check his eyes after this.

"Do not worry Tsuna, Gokudera and I will guard the shop. Have fun." Yamamoto waved his hand.

Is it just me or the one who was the most happy about this was him. Tsuna sweat dropped again before leaving.

End of Flashback

Tsuna sigh very loudly. 'I hope Gokudera-kun is okay.'

Tsuna was currently gazing at the roof of his room, deep in thought.

Suddenly he heard a knock on his door.

"Yes who is it?" Tsuna got up and unlocked his door.

"Mr. Sawada Tsunayoshi I presume." A man with a waiter cloth completed with his hat who sucssesfully hide his face, stood in front of Tsuna.

"Ee-er yes that's m-me." Tsuna stuttered.

"I have a letter for you sir." The waiter said politely and then he took out an envelope from his pocket and gave it to Tsuna.

"Thank you." Tsuna said. After the waiter handed over the envelope he bowed in respect and left Tsuna alone with his mysterious letter, but not so much as he read the name of the sender on the back of envelope.

Carefully he ripped the top of envelope, took out the piece of paper inside and read it.

Wait on the deck.

Reborn

"Always so short and unromantic." Tsuna mumble to himself before going to open his suit case and took out his best clothes. He ended up emptying the whole thing on the bed and then he tried to match them in the mirror to see which looks best. After several minutes of pondering he chose to wear a white shirt with black vest and black pants and after getting dressed he happily went to the main deck. On the way he just relized it he acting like a highschool girl on her first date which caused him to blush madly and shake his head in attempt to get rid of those disturbing thoughts.

On the deck were a lot of people walking around or just talking with others. In the middle of it there was a swimming pool so it is not too surprising if many women were wearing bikinis. Tsuna blushed once gain and look down to avoid any direct eye contact and/or looking at the half naked women that were everywhere.

Also he didn't want to look at the people who were staring at him oddly, even though not everyone was; it made him feel out of place here. Many of the passengers here are obviously famous celebrities, rich or are high in the social pyramid.

Then suddenly he heard a loud voice near him. He can see a boy no older than 14 being bullied by some kids.

"Well well well, what we got here?" The biggest kid started.

"An unwanted child, how's your big brother doing? He's probably hiding so he won't be seeing with you. If I were him I would do the same thing, I mean come on it must be embarrassing to have such a pathetic excuse for a little brother." The other one said.

"Yeah and useless. I bet your family will kick you out soon." This time it was a girl's voice.

"No, I mean..." The poor kid was now looking down with face hiding as if he wanted to cry.

"I am right aren't I. Hahaha, you can't even deny it." It was the girl talking again.

"An unwanted child from the famous Bovino Famiglia." Now it was the first boy speaking again.

"Hey, what are you doing?" Tsuna snapped at the bullies. Well he was famous for having a weak spot for kids after all, especially bullied kids.

"Aren't you ashamed of yourself, picking on a kid who is younger than you and can't defend himself?!" Even Tsuna very surprised he did not stutter.

"U-urusai, it is not y-your problem, l-let's go guys." Said one of them who look like their leader, and even though he was trying to act all tough you could easily tell he was afraid of what might happen now since he got caught. One by one they left both of them alone, and when all of them were gone Tsuna quickly went to help the poor child.

"Are you okay?" Tsuna asked worriedly.

"E-ehm, yes, t-thank you." Now that he can see the kid up close he noticed the child had a pair of bright green eyes and wavy black hair with a tattoo under his right eye while he had the other one closed.

"Are y-your eyes hurt?" Now Tsuna was a little bit panicked.

"Ah no, this is just a little habit of mine." he said. Tsuna gave a sigh of relieve.

"Yokatta." Tsuna said gently and give him warm smile.

"Whats your name little boy?"

"Lambo, Bovino Lambo."

"Okay Lambo-san, where are your parents?" Tsuna was surprised when he mentioned his Lambo's expression turned into a sad and pained one.

"M-my parents don't want me; they said I am useless." Lambo sniffed trying to hold back the tears.

Suddenly Lambo felt a something warm wrap around his body. He felt the arm bring hi close to the other and hold him there, reassuring him.

"Of course not, you are not useless. You must prove to them that they are wrong. Besides its okay to have weaknesses, everyone has one or more. You shouldn't feel bad about it."

Lambo who never had someone to hold him and told him it's okay can only shut his eyes that were full of tears. Most of them always said that they did not want him because he is useless or he's always being compared to his prefect brother. It was nice to be told that it's okay not to be perfect or to be like him. To be held like this…

Hesitantly he started to wrap his arm around Tsuna.

After he calmed down Lambo still did not want to let go of Tsuna. He gripped him tightly. But then a big hand grabbed his collar and pulled him apart from Tsuna.

"What the…" Lambo who want to curse loudly to whoever pulled him from his Onii-chan but shut his mouth after he saw who had pulled him.

There standing in all his glory and perfection was Reborn in a black suit and signature fedora that covered half of his face. But then he tipped his fedora upwards and he caught a glimpse of his dark eyes that had a murderous look that clearly stated to back off, he is mine. He's killer intent made Lambo shiver with fear.

"Reborn what are doing?" Tsuna panicked after he saw a pale and shivering Lambo in his grip.

"Don't scare him like that. Please let him go."

Reborn wanted to repply but Tsuna already pull Lambo from his grip to his lap.

"Are you okay Lambo?" Gently Tsuna wiped his sweat and stroke his hair gently.

Maybe Tsuna can not feel it but Lambo who is now in Tsuna's lap can feel his live in danger if he did not get up from Tsuna lap right this second. He can feel the devil himself breathing down his neck and staring at him, wanting to kill him.

"I am okay Tsuna-nii." Lambo said who took that moment to try to put little gap between them.

"Really? I am glad then." smile Tsuna.

"What are you doing with that kid Tsuna, let's go." Reborn demanded before pulling at Tsuna's arm to set him on his feet.

"Ah, yes t-then let's m-meet again Lambo." Tsuna waved his hand as Reborn dragged him away.

"Yes definitely Tsuna-nii."

Sooo how was it? Was it long enough for you? hahaha I think Reborn is a little OOC if he's jealous of Lambo but do you not think that love can made any person OOC and jealous. Well I hope you liked it. See you next chapter and pleassssssseee rrreeevviiieeewww…