So I worked on this chapter while I was having problems with fanfiction as a result, Fast Update! I hope you enjoy!
:: Chapter 10 ::
How did it become like this? I was tricked into going ice skating with Dino! - And of course Kyo-nii just came with us because he didn't trust Dino. Ok.. So basically, Dino called my home phone - I have no idea where he got my number... - Then he told me that Haru was going so I'm like, Okay, It might be not THAT bad, but Haru wasn't there at all! She was at the dentist! LIAR! I'm so mad! I brung Hibird with me and Uni was at home and insisted to stay home with Mama instead. I'm so glad she did. I wouldn't let her even a distance near from this train wreck.
I nested Hibird in a scarf, on the table. Enzo, Dino's turtle, stayed unmoved. I kept Hibird at a far distance from Enzo. As they say, somehow a pet must resemble their owner... Besides, it might be a snapping turtle! I poked Enzo, making sure he wasn't dead and sighed as he.. or she.. was immobile. "Ugly Turtle!" Chirped Hibird - PFFT! Who even told you that? ! Smart... Bird..
"Tsuna!" My head perked up, "C'mon skate with us!" It was Dino. I'm sorry! I don't feel like skating with a liar! I pouted and he laughed, "Are you still mad? I promise you'll feel much better when you're skating!" He grabbed my hand and I squeaked a little. His eyes were focused on me and only on me, that he didn't notice THERE WAS A WALL in front of him. He smashed into it before I could warn him.
"Dino.. you're hopeless." I face palmed and it took me a second or two that I was standing on ice. By myself. No Dino to support. EEP! I flapped my arms for balance and I gasped, "D - Dino!" Dino rubbed his head and stood up only to fall again. By me. I squealed as I fell on him. The ice is so cold! I was on top of Dino and I'm pretty sure after the second fall he must out cold. Okay. I admit. We're both train wrecks that cannot be contained! Some girls giggled, 'Aw! Such a perfect couple!' I looked at the position I was in. I was full blown red, why didn't I notice this before? ! Oh yes, because unlike others, my mind is perfectly pure.
I got up quickly and had the urge to stomp on Dino. Idiot! Idiot! Kyouya was at one of the tables and he was sipping his cup, absentmindedly. I sighed in relief, good thing he didn't see our accident, who knows what would've happened to Dino. A makeover, perhaps? Dino stood up once again, groaning, "Ow.. My head.." Then he recovered instantly and started skating.. Thing is.. He didn't know how to stop so he kept smashing into walls for support. I went to Kyouya and sat across from him, resting my head on my palms.
"Why don't you join us, Kyo-nii?" I cocked my head. He set down his cup slowly and frowned at me.
"Why would I join you and that clumsy, accident-prone in such a herbivorous activity?" His eyes then, wandered somewhere else, "Besides. I only came here to watch over you." Oh. Well that's a blunt way to state it.. My head perked up a little.
"Kyouya... Why do you say Herbivore?" He was unfazed to the weird question and his eyes quickly focused on me.
"To me, everyone is a herbivore. I am a carnivore because It's pathetic to feel love and sympathy. If I were to become too attached to a Herbivore, I would fall just like one... and feel.. pathetic feelings.." He gritted his teeth, stood up rudely, and walked away. "Stop bothering me." I frowned. He pushed me away again. I wonder if there was something else behind those words?
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The Following day was A Monday. I hate Mondays. A) Because... It's a Monday! and B) Projects are due. I mean, we did our project it's just that... well.. I was in charge of designing it and coloring it. Somewhere on the poster was my fail drawing of a person going, 'Woot... HIV..' WHICH now that I look at it, it doesn't really make sense because HIV is bad! I groaned as I laid my head on the desk. "Sawada-chan!" I looked up and it was Fumiko Ayaka. She held a very confident grin plastered on her face. "I've decided to not care what people think about you! I liked you before I knew those rumors about you! I, Ayaka, will make you my best friend!" Her smile grew wider. As for me? For a second... I thought It was some sort of love confession at first. I processed what she had said and smiled.
I have been accepted for who I am by the president student council, Fumiko Ayaka. "Thank you." We both smiled. Sasawaga Kyoko was there sitting in front of me. It was hard not to eavesdrop from Ayaka's straight fowardness. I tapped on Sasawaga's shoulder and she slowly turned around, "Sasa - "
"Please. Call me Kyoko. I'm sorry that I've seem to be cold to you these past few days... It was unintentional.. Really. Hana told me to stay away from you, but I can see... You're really harmless.." She smiled sweetly as I stayed frozen. It wasn't fake at all. "Will you be my friend for now on, Sawada-chan?" I was quiet and cracked a smile.
"Y - Yes! Of course! You may call me Tsuna!" I stuttered in the beginning. She smiled then turned around when Yuki-sensei came in. I sighed. I love Mondays.
After a while, Yuki-sensei decided that it was time to present our posters. When it was me and Kyoko's turn, I decided to say the title, but I burned before I even crashed. "Our disease was HIB." I smiled and Kyoko tapped me on the shoulder. I also heard a few snickers. I looked back on the poster and choked, "I - I mean, HIV!" Then it went uphill from there when Kyoko took over. Does she have to be perfect at everything? Oooo! I envy! When we sat back down, Kyoko passed me a note. I opened it up and read it, 'Would you like to hang out today at my house?' I replied back saying, 'Maybe. After school, can I borrow your phone so I can call my mom?' I gave it back to her, she took it, and for a while she read it then nodded.
The bell rang and before Yuki-sensei could dismiss the class, she spoke up, "I have an announcement to make~! Tomorrow, I will not be here, You will have a substitute! Neat part is that he's from the high school! So be on your best behavior! Class Dismissed!"
I met up with Kyoko-chan and she lend me her phone. I pushed digits and held the phone to my ear. "Hello..?" It was Uni.
"Uni! Is Mom there? Can I speak to her?" I said her name kind of loud and blushed when people stared at me.
"Oh.. Yes! Just a moment.." I heard footsteps and heard Uni say, "It's Tsu-nee."
"Yes?" I heard mom say.
"Can I hang out over at a friend's house today?" I bit my lip hoping for her to say yes. I really didn't want to turn down Kyoko's offer.
"Of course, Tsu-chan! Be back by 5!" I smiled and said my good bye's and i love you's to my mom before hanging up.
I turned to Kyoko, "My mom said yes." Kyoko smiled and Hana caught up with us giving me a glare. I looked away. Kyoko saw our body language and she smiled.
"Hey, Hana!" Hana teared her glare away from me and looked at Kyoko. "Tsuna-chan and I are going to be friends from now on!" I saw Hana grit her teeth and walk away quickly. My head was in a down cast. Kyoko put her hand on my shoulder. "It's okay, she's always so protective." I tried to smile too.
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We both appeared at her door way. It was a simple house. Normal. Average. Just.. Simple! When she unlocked her door she was the first to go in, but she looked both ways and was very cautious at first.. I wonder why.. Then very sneakingly, she motioned me to come in. When I stepped in we waited for a couple seconds and she sighed in relief. "Wha - " I was about to ask her when I heard a very loud yell come from the top of her upstairs.
"AAAHH! ! ! SAWADA TSUNAYOSHI, YOU HAVE FALLEN INTO MY TRAP! ! !" I flinched and cowered what was about to come. Someone was about to jump at me, when suddenly, Kyoko took my wrist and pulled me away in the nick of time. For the other, he unfortunately fell outside.
"Onii-san!" Kyoko pouted and whined. "Say sorry to Tsuna-chan!" She frowned and turned to me embarrassingly, "I'm so sorry! He does this to everyone I bring home that's new to him." I cracked a smile and still was shaking. He tried to tackle me!
Kyoko's brother got up and glared at me, only this time, it was stronger. I flinched and looked away. He passed by me without saying sorry like Kyoko asked him to. I tried to not let it get to me. Kyoko led me to her room and from that, we just talked for a couple minutes. "KYOKO! HANA'S HERE!" I gulped. Kyoko smiled and when to get her. QUICK! Where to hide! Under her bed? No. Too suspecting! I really don't want to deal with Hana, Kyoko's guard's dog! I sobbed innerly when Hana entered.
Hana seethed, "What is she doing here." And Thus, the girl drama will begin. Kyoko motioned her to sit down, so all three of us sat down. We all kept quiet for seconds. I looked anywhere in the room, avoiding Kyoko's and Hana's eyes. I'm.. actually having doubts about coming here. "So. Would you like to explain why you're going to ruin Kyoko's life again?" I gritted my teeth and clenched my fists.
"Hana!" Hana ignored and kept a straight face. It wasn't 5, but only 4:50. Close Enough. I abruptly stood up and half smiled.
"I have to get home, my mom might want me." I walked to the door and Kyoko tried calling me.
"Tsuna-chan - " But I already closed her door. It was quite rude, but... It's okay Tsuna! You'll be able to say sorry tomorrow. I opened her front door and shut it. When I was mid-way to my home I felt little droplets of water on my face. I ran before it got really heavy. I unlocked my door and quickly went inside. I found my mom on the phone. She saw me, but resumed talking on the phone. I sat at one of the chairs at the table and waited her to finish.
"So he isn't there?... Okay, thank you." She half smiled as she hung up. "Was Kyo-kun with you?"
I cocked my head slightly, "No.."
"Really? I called his school, but they said he already left. He won't pick up his phone either." She put a finger to her chin as in deep thought. I wonder where Kyouya is... I stood up from my chair.
"Where's Uni?" I asked.
"She's sleeping."
I grabbed an umbrella and unlocked the door. "Tsu-chan." I turned my head. "Be careful, If you get in any kind of trouble call me, okay?" I nodded and walked out in the rain.
A few minutes later I will still at the door step. I didn't where to look! I sighed and finally took off, I should ask people first. I found a normal person and tapped on his shoulder. "Have you see Hiba - " He looked frightful and ran off. W - Wait! I didn't... finish. I kept on asking people and they had somewhat the same reaction. I got pissed and stomped my feet! Why are they so afraid of Kyouya? ! Next plan, The Park near the movies. With the fountain. I frowned. Maybe... I should go look somewhere else... I was about to turn around, when I saw something laying beside the fountain. My eyes peered as I ran to the blob. It was.. a person. Wh - What if it's a dead body? ! I don't want to touch it.
"H - Hey..." No respond. I hesitated to touch it, but grabbed it's shoulder and shook it lightly. "Are you... alive?" I heard a growl and quickly retreated my hand. Kyouya? It's head was in a down cast so I couldn't see it's face so I grabbed it's chin and pulled it upwards. It was a knocked out Kyouya. I gritted my teeth. "You are a troublesome child! You know, sometimes I think I'm the adult!" He moved a little. "EEP! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I take it back." I was in defense mode for a second and then realized he was still unconscious. I sighed and called Mom. When I heard her voice.
"I found Kyouya. But he's pretty unconscious."
"Where are you at?"
"Fountain. Near the movies..."
"Okay, I will be right there." I hung up and moved the umbrella to cover him. It was pouring. I wasn't covered, so yes. I was going to be dripping wet or even sick. I quickly moved the umbrella back to me. But you sir, deserve to be sick. I stuck out my tongue. I felt guilty for a little bit and huffed in annoyance. Geez. What's with that face. You look so calm in your sleep. I sat down next to him, with the umbrella hovering both of us. I sat there for awhile. Hmmm... So this is what it's like sitting next to Kyouya without getting glared at or bitten to death. It felt kind of nice. Mostly because, he was knocked out and he couldn't do anything about it. "Hey Kyouya... Even thought were not blood related... I wonder if you can hear me in your sleep..." At first I thought I was insane, but I just looked at Kyouya's face and continued talking to the sleeping Kyouya.
"Me and Uni named Hibird after you, did you know that?" I smiled as I imagined my version of an awesome brother saying, 'Really? How cool!' "Yesterday at the skating rink was pretty fun too.. Even though you didn't join in, I acknowledged you being there anyway.." I scratched my cheek and avoided his eyes even though they were closed. "But... I keep wondering... why there's a wall that keeps separating us.." I looked back at him to make sure his eyes were still closed. My eyes saddened a little and I half smiled. Well... That was a good way to get things off your chest by talking to an asleep person...
"Tsu-nee!" I was snapped out of my thoughts and perked up my head. Uni was running to us with an umbrella, while Mama was sharing it with her, trying to keep up. When we were together, Mama carried Kyouya on her back. While me and Uni tried supporting her by covering her from the rain. The rain was still pouring really hard.
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Again~ Do not forget to vote on the poll on my page~! And to clear confusions This is NOT chapter 11 even though it says so on the drop down list thingy. This is chapter 10!
