Almost Killed Your Light.
Fran and Chrome spun in circles in the large field at the park. They ignored the heat from the blazing sun while a blue haired male sat on the bench in the distance, smiling contently as he listened to the sweet sound of his pupil's laughter. His ear twitched at the faint sound of crunching grass from behind him. He turned to see both Chikusa and Ken returning from the store that was a block away from where they were. Ken waved his hand as he ran towards Mukuro and set his bag of candy down on the bench, Chikusa did the same on Mukuro's left side.
Fran and Chrome stopped spinning when they noticed Ken and Chikusa were back. They headed over to them, Mukuro tossed Fran a bottle of Brisk while Chrome was given Lemonade. Fran licked his lips, his bangs clung to his face from the sweat slick on his skin, he sat beside Chikusa and felt his phone vibrating in his pocket for the hundredth time in the last hour. His Senpai has been texting him nonsense questions and telling him things that Fran didn't care about. Like what was on TV and how many smokes Bel had left in his pack. He read the message and glanced over at his Master who was smiling at Chrome while she and Ken ate pieces of sour candy.
"How long will you be staying?" Fran wondered.
Mukuro narrowed his eyes at Fran, his lips twitched into an amused smile. "Why? Is your Senpai worried about something?"
Fran shook his head, staring at his cellphone screen with a bored expression. "Nope. He just doesn't like you."
Ken growled, obviously annoyed by Fran's tone and the mention of Belphegor. "None of us like him either. Fucking Varia scum!"
Fran rolled his eyes, "I'm Varia too. Am I scum?"
Both Chikusa and Ken nodded, while Chrome simply watched their conversation. Mukuro laughed, "Tell him a week."
Chrome pulled out a small tennis ball, she stood up and tossed it to get the others attention, mostly Ken's. His eyes lit up at the sight of the ball, if he had a tail, it would be wagging right about now. His tongue came out and drool slipped past his chin, he took off running.
Fran watched before looking back down at his phone, "Stupid mutt."
Chikusa sighed as he watched Ken howl in the distance. The sun was really beating down on them, even though they had cool drinks in their hands. Fran sighed and tucked his phone back into his sweater pocket.
"We should head back to the hotel," Mukuro said, he glanced at Fran who noticed the change in his green eyes, the usual emotionless expression seem to have broken in seconds and Mukuro knew why. A smirk rose to his lips as an idea formed in his mind, Fran was worried about Belphegor's annoyance and just the thought seemed a lot more fun than a simple visit with his pupil.
"Do you want to come along as well, Fran?" Mukuro asked.
Fran shrugged, "I'll come." His hands tightened as he glared off into the distance.
He used to be so good at lying and faking emotions. Now they seem to be slipping through the cracks and it was fascinating to witness. Ken came racing back with the ball in his mouth, smiling happily. Chrome informed him that they were leaving the park and heading back to the hotel. Ken frowned at the news and gave the ball back to Chrome who took it reluctantly.
They left the park and walked down several streets that barely had any shade. Fran took gulps of his Brisk, while the others were already finished their drinks. By the time they arrived at the hotel, Fran tossed his empty bottle in a recycling bin. The hotel turned out to be a motel, but Fran didn't complain. He was used to the rich privileges the Varia had, but was accustomed to the poorer side as well.
Mukuro took out a card and placed it in the slot, the door unlocked with a click. Ken and Chikusa had their ownr oom, while Chrome shared hers with Mukuro. Even if he didn't look it, he was quite protective of Chrome and harbored a better understanding with her than with the others.
Chrome walked into the bathroom and when he door closed. Mukuro smirked at Fran who sat down on Chrome's bed, it creaked under his weight, but he didn't care.
"So, what's going on with you and Bel?"
Fran wrinkled his nose, "We live together, I told you this. You were at the apartment."
Mukuro sighed, he knew Fran was good at diverting questions when he needed too. "I know, but things have changed, I can see it."
Fran frowned, his brows furrowed in question. "Just because he was texting nonstop? He does that all the time when I go out. He's just friendless."
"Are you sure about that?"
"Pretty much."
Mukuro watched Fran's reaction, but he stared with a blank look. His mask seemed to settle back into place, but Mukuro knew something was going on and if Fran was denying it to him, maybe he was denying it to himself as well. Before he could elaborate some more, Chrome walked out of the bathroom and Mukuro quickly changed the subject. He told Fran that Chrome goes to school each day and is liked by a lot of people, of course he orders Ken and Chikusa to walk her to school, for protection. They get numerous uninvited visits from Kyouya Hibari, mostly about fighting and at times, he talks with Chrome about simple matters.
Fran listened and sometimes blanked out, mostly to imagine his life with the Kokuyo Gang instead of the Varia. The immense blood spilling in rooms with a very mischievous grin. The laugh he always heard sent a chill through Fran and for some reason, he desired to hear it again.
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a/n: Reviews are appreciated. No flames or bashing please.