*takes deep breath* I'M SO SORRY! I'M SORRY! I HAVE TO COMMIT SEPPUKU RIGHT AWAY!

CodeMasterFiFi: Well, here's the continuation... Expect HDW Tsuna, then.

Treble and Bass: Grazie! Sorry for the late chap.

Xmidniteangel15X: Glad you think so.

Chapter 10:

[Tsuna]

Well, thanks to Mama, I think I finally have enough courage to confess to Seirin-chan... The only problem is how am I going to tell her brothers? Allen-san and Kyou-san seem to be okay with the two of us getting closer, but Francois-san and Romeo-san, I don't think they appreciate it much. Anyway, Seirin-chan and I are going to come up with a song today. I don't know why she asked me for help, but... Maybe, just maybe; I could use this opportunity to confess...

"Tsu-kun, Seirin-chan is here!" Mama calls. I stand up, making my way down the stairs and miraculously didn't embarrass myself. Phew.

"Thanks for helping me out, Tsuna-kun. I mean, you're supposed to be studying, right?" She looks down as she says this. Ah, what do I do?

"Ah, well, maybe we can study together next time." Idiotisthatallyoucancomeupwith?

"Haha, maybe we can!" Her eyes lit up, and before I know it, we were walking hand in hand.

The two of us made our way to her apartment and thankfully, no one recognized her.

"Well, don't expect too much from it, okay?" She teases. I laugh, attempting to calm my nerves. It was my first time going inside a girl's house...

[Seirin]

We were working on the songs for a good two and a half hours. Well, at least I think it was two and a half. Anyway, my stomach rumbled and I blushed. Thankfully his stomach rumbled as well so we laughed.

"Let's take a break, okay?" He nods as a response, getting up and making his way over to me.

"Oh no, you are NOT helping. Nope, nada, non, nein." I already ask him for help on way too many things. I don't want it to look like I'm taking advantage of him!

He laughs, continuing to walk towards me. Oh. Hell. NO! I think about my options for a split second before tackling him. He lets out a yelp, before staring at me.

"Mou, Seirin-chan, you shouldn't be like that!" I roll my eyes, standing up and offering him a hand.

"I wasn't about to let you help with something as simple as cooking, you know. Honestly, if anything, Allen's the one who needs help." I mutter, going back to the kitchen. Upon opening the cupboard, I was surprised to see I still had food left. Huh.

~Time Skip~

[Third Person]

After finishing up lunch, the two continued writing songs. Occasionally, when reaching for a new page, their hands would brush and a certain Tuna would blush, with the pop idol acting nonchalant.

"How's about we call it a day?" Four hours later, and the duo managed to make some of the songs to make sense.

"If it's okay with you..."

"Okay then. Same time tomorrow?"

"S-Sure..."

When Tsuna was walking home, he spotted four familiar figures.

{Park}

"Were you on a date with her?" Romeo murmurs, glaring at the young mafioso. Tsuna didn't have to use his Hyper Intuition to guess who Romeo was referring to.

"Will you just get over it?! Seriously, Kyou and I have accepted the fact that she's growing up. Why can't you do the same?!" Allen snaps, glaring at his older brothers.

"Tch. I seriously need a smoke." Kyou mumbled, pulling out a cigarette and a lighter.

"Mind lighting one for me?" Francois requested, walking over to the two males. The two of them were much more subdued when it came to their little sister, but they shared the same intentions; Francois with Romeo and Kyou with Allen.

"Enough." Tsuna finally spoke up, and when they turned to look at him, he was in HDW mode.

"Romeo-san, I respect the fact that you want to keep Seirin safe for as long as you can, but... I love her! I'll protect her no matter what, so please. Give me a chance. I won't hurt her, and I'll make sure she feels loved. All I need is a chance to tell her how I feel and-"

"Alright. If you're that determined, then fine." Romeo began.

"But. If you hurt her..." Francois continued.

"We'll find out." Allen said.

"And Vongola Don or not, you're going down." Kyou says, smiling at him.

Well done Tsuna. Well done. Now, let's check over with Seirin and Shiro, shall we?

"What do you mean you're still confused?!"

"It means what it's supposed to mean! You can't expect me to figure them out in 24 hours!"

"Well you're an intellectual genius! Can't you use that?!"

And now the tables have turned. While in the last chapter, only Seirin had a productive day, now, she is a complete mess. Oh well. But, she should take a hint from her own song.

"Akogare no mama de icha Nanimo kawaranai kara~

Yuuki wo dashite ima ippo fumi dasou~

Chousen suru kokoro ga daiji sa Nando demo tachi agarou~" Shiro sang, smiling. The fourteen-year-old looked down.

"I guess you're right. I've been a hypocrite, haven't I?"

"Yeah. Now get your courage and take the first step forward. Leaving it as admiration won't change everything... So go and face your future, okay?" With this, the two parted ways, closing the day on a rather bittersweet note. Now, what does the future have in store for them?