Written April 28 2016
Edited January 17 2020

The hitman nodded, noting to observe the relationship between Tsuna and his mother in more depth later.

"Then I guess that we really should head back then"

Reborn replied, Tsuna nodded as he staggered to his feet, Reborn noticed how the teen had cringed slightly.

'I had forgotten that he still feels his injuries even after he heals... It's easy to forget with the way he shrugs them off'

"Are you sure that you're okay?"

The hitman inquired once he noticed that the brunette's brow was still furrowed despite the fact that they had already started walking back.

"Yeah, I'll be adjusted to the pain soon so it's fine"

Tsuna replied softly after coughing, the hitman nodded but still kept a wary eye on the teen.

'His pain tolerance is commendable but he may use it one day to hide his serious injuries...'

"It's okay to complain about the pain, you're a teenager"

The brunette paused his steps as he lowered his head, brown locks hiding honey eyes from view.

"I can't give in to my wants"

The brunette breathed softly, the hitman raised a brow at the statement.

'He can't give in to his wants?'

"What do you mean by that?"

The brunette raised his head to reveal blank honey eyes, the teen seemed to have gotten lost in thought.

'I hope that he doesn't stake his existence on taking care of Baka-Ie...'

"Oi Tsuna!"

Reborn hit the brunette on the head with a Leon ruler, the honey eyed teen snapped out of his daze.

"Hmmm oh! Reborn..."

'So he had forgotten that I was with him...'

Tsuna hummed apologetically as he nervously scratched his cheek with a finger.

"Sorry... I got lost in my thoughts..."

The brunette apologized, the hitman was silent for a few moments before responding.

"I could easily see that. What were you thinking about?"

Honey darkened for a split second before lightening up.

"Mm just some old memories of the past..."

The brunette replied softly before coughing, this time a little harsher than normal.

'I really want to find out his secrets and past... I don't like not knowing things... It's so frustrating...'

"I see... I'll let you tell me when you're ready..."

A wry smile made its way onto the brunette's lips as he nodded in agreement.

"Thank you, it's a relief to not have you prying into my past..."

Tsuna replied softly, the hitman smirked darkly.

"I could change that if you want"

Honey eyes widened in shock as the boy brought up his arms into an X and shook his head.

"N-no I'm fine!"

Tsuna received a whack on the head with a Leon ruler courtesy of Reborn due to his slight stutter.

'I guess that even Tsuna can act like a normal teen at times, it'll be good for him to have his share of teenage experiences... Once he's Vongola Decimo, he won't have much time for any fun...'

"We're back"

Reborn stated once he and the brunette had returned back to the house, Tsuna had gone 'mute' about a block away from his house.

"Tch Dame-Tsuna and the psycho baby are back..."

Ie growled with annoyance in response to hearing the hitman's voice.

'I was hoping not to hear Baka-Ie's annoying voice...'

"Ah Tsu-kun! Reborn! I'm so glad that the two of you have returned"

Nana called happily as she exited the kitchen, Ie grumbled once more.

Tsuna nodded silently in greeting, his face void of any emotion, the hitman felt somewhat uneasy about the brunette's expressionless after seeing the teen expressing himself all day.

"Is there any food left?

The hitman inquired, Nana clasped her hands together happily.

"Oh yes! I made sure that there is plenty of food left for you and Tsu-kun! I made too much for both me and Ie to eat"

Nana replied happily, Reborn heard Ie click his tongue.

'It seems as if Baka-Ie tried to eat all of the food so that we wouldn't get any'

Onyx eyes watched as Tsuna silently shuffled towards the kitchen, Ie stuck his foot out to trip the teen in which he succeeded in doing so.

Leon shifted into into a handgun at the flash of pain within honey eyes.

'Tsuna is still sensitive to pain...'

"Oi Baka-Ie, respect Tsuna"

The hitman stated as he pointed the Leon gun at his idiotic student, Ie's gaze narrowed at the hitman before he turned away with a scoff.

"Whatever, I'll let Dame-Tsuna have a free day today then"

Ie huffed as he stalked away, the hitman raised a curious brow at the obvious lack of insults being thrown out of the teen's mouth.

'Odd... Normally Baka-Ie would kick up a huge fuss...'

Reborn switched his attention away from the idiot as he headed towards the kitchen, he was glad to see that Tsuna was already picking at his food, though the teen did seem reluctant.

"You should show your brother his place"

The hitman commented offhandedly as he began to eat his meal, honey orbs darkened slightly as the brunette shook his head.

'He must feel uneasy here if he's not talking despite it only being me and him...'

"Something wrong?"

The brunette opened his mouth to respond before closing it after a conflicted look crossed over his face before being replaced with acceptance.

Tsuna shrugged, neither denying not confirming the hitman's question.

'It's obvious that there is, but at least he's not lying to me'

"You know that nobody can help you if you're always quiet Tsuna"

Reborn sighed as he lowered his fedora, now noticing the faint traces of fear and caution within honey eyes.

The teen placed his fork onto the table and stared at his food blankly, as if he had suddenly lost all of his appetite.

'Does he sense something...? No... He would have most likely taken off to deal with the problem by now... This student of mine causes too much trouble...'