Proof Of A Lover

"We're finally here Tenth."

Gokudera announced as the luxurious vehicle curved around the fountain that stood proudly in front of the Vongola mansion. The black limo came to a stop before the pillared gates and the skylark wasted no time to reach out and slammed the door open from his window seat. He stepped out and walked briskly towards his own Japanese styled home, not wanting to waste another minute with the crowd. Tsuna noticed the restless orange haired teen on his lap and grudgingly retreated his arms. He watched as Kyoko stood up abruptly before walking out towards the marbled doorway without a word, the tint of redness still visible on her cheeks. The young Mafioso could only sigh as he cupped his cheeks and wandered to his own thoughts about his 'lover'.

"Aww, poor Tsu-chan…" Byakuran said with a clear tone of pity.

The Gesso boss was replied by an annoyed glare from the tired brunet who proceeded to leave the vehicle. Kyoko pressed the doorbell and heard sounds of scurrying footsteps towards the door seconds after. The door flew open and Kyoko stepped in when suddenly, she was caught off guard when she was greeted with a crushing hug from her friend.

"H-Haru-chan! I'm soaked!" Kyoko squeaked in surprise but a muffled sob came from the other female.

"I-I'm so glad you're fine…..I-I was so worried when Tsuna-san told me that you were kidnapped!"

Haru wailed while Kyoko froze in place, all eyes except for the two were then placed on the marshmallow who had was walking up to the entrance while smiling innocently under the accusing gaze directed at him. Kyoko and Haru were the best of friends for a long time, at least to the eyes of others they were. Kyoko could never shake off the feeling that the other teen was hiding something from her while Haru was indeed keeping a safe distance from Kyoko so as to not involve her in the mafia. Both of them had never shared stories of their past, families and problems until it had unconsciously become a silent agreement between the two of them not to pry on the others' lives. Now that she had known her reasons, Kyoko couldn't help but smile at the thought that they were finally able to become honest friends without worrying about their secrets.

"I'm fine, Haru-chan." Kyoko pat her friend's back to calm her down.

"Oi, stupid woman, get some towels for the Tenth and Kyoko-san." Gokudera stated.

"I-I know that you octopus head!" Haru retorted with her tongue sticking out to storm guardian.

"Why you…."

Gokudera growled while the short haired teen turned on her heels. Haru went on her way as the storm guardian muttered curses under his breath on his way to the kitchen. Kyoko walked in and whipped her head around, scanning the room for a certain female illusionist.

"Where's Chrome-chan?" Kyoko asked the crowd behind and the pineapple head stepped up with an eerie laugh.

"Kufufu, forgive my rudeness but it seems that I have not introduced myself to you yet." The pineapple head bowed and held out a hand which the orange haired teen took hesitantly.

"My name is Rokudo Mukuro, a skilled illusionist and I am currently borrowing my dear Chrome's body as my real form is away on a mission. It is a pleasure to meet you."

"Nice to meet you too." Kyoko smiled.

The illusionist had thought of bringing his lips to the palm of her hand as a formal gesture but decided against it as he felt the murderous intent directed to the back of his head from a certain brunet. Mukuro took a step back before holding up his trident and cackled creepily as purple mist enveloped him. As the mist dissipates, the pineapple head was replaced by an eye patched female illusionist.

Chrome looked around and blinked in surprise as she noticed the drenched orange haired teen standing before her.

"Kyoko-san…" she finally said.

"I'm back, Chrome-chan." Kyoko beamed at the shy illusionist who fiddled with her trident in embarrassment.

Chrome looked up slowly and smiled back with a faint blush on her cheeks "Welcome back….and I'm glad you're safe."

The orange haired teen giggled while the two guardians and their boss was taken aback by the sight of the other mist guardian. They had never seen the bashful teen smiling so innocently at anyone other than the sadistic mist guardian. The illusionist then bowed to Tsuna before retiring to her room afterwards.

"I'm back with the towel!"

Haru said as she ran down the grand staircase and handed a white towel to the young mafia boss while the silver haired guardian came back with a glass of warm tea for his Jyuudaime and Kyoko. Kyoko sneezed once again, causing the short haired teen to panic as she hurried to her friend.

"Kyoko-chan, you better have a warm shower now or you'll catch a cold!"

Haru placed a towel on her soaked orange locks before pushing her back towards her bedroom.

"A-ah, thanks Haru-chan."

Kyoko went up the stairs with her friend following suit but stopped on her track as she glanced back at the brunet. The young Mafioso was muttering a 'thanks' to his right hand man before taking the drink on his hand. Kyoko hurried on her way while tugging the towel down over her reddening cheeks. Tsuna looked up from his cup of tea and a satisfied smile spread on his features as he sipped on the warm drink. Unknowingly to him, the Millefiore boss was watching the the whole scene with his chin propped on his hand and an amused grin playing on his lips.

Tsuna took off his drenched cloak and pinstripe jacket before handing it over to the storm guardian. He rolled up the sleeve of his white shirt halfway before plopping down on the cream coloured couch.

"Yamamoto, Lambo, you can take a rest now. I just need to speak with the two of them."

"Alright, Tsuna. Have a good night all of you!" Yamamoto waved his hand while retreating back to his room while Lambo sulked about being ordered to sleep like a child.

"Byakuran, you will be sleeping in Gokudera's room since I need to make sure that you're not doing anything weird during your stay in the mansion and also because his bedroom is the only one with a double bed."

Gokudera cringed while the young Mafioso took another warming sip from his drink.

"Hmm…alright, Tsu-chan!" Byakuran clapped his hand together before a playful grin appeared on his face.

"Come to think of it….Tsunayoshi-kun is also sharing a room with Kyoko-chan right?~"

Cue for a certain brunet to choke on his cup of steaming tea, causing a few drops to spill on his hands and a string of curses echoing in the living room as a result. Tsuna wiped the traces of liquid on his mouth with the back of his hand before turning to the other mafia boss, the corners of his lips twitching at the question.

"What…did you just say?" was all he could say.

"Well, since you two are so lovey dovey together, it wouldn't be so weird to cuddle and stuff right?~" the marshmallow addict smiled playfully.

"Sorry to disappoint you but we're not—" the brunet was cut off before he could continue.

"But if you're not at least that close with her...Then I'll be glad to inform the daughter of the other family about how they still have a chance with their Decimo~" Byakuran chuckled at the thought.

Tsuna and Gokudera froze at the mention of the daughter from other families. They had always caused him trouble since he needed to be polite to them. All he could do was run at the sight of them and pray that he would never be found by those vicious women….

The sound of footsteps came from the hallways and the three stopped to gaze up at the person disrupting their discussion. It was Kyoko in her pink, sleeved nightgown that fell to her knees. The orange haired teen stopped on her way down the stairs when she realized the questioning look on the three.

"Um, I just wanted to get a glass of water before I go to bed." Kyoko said as she pointed awkwardly to the kitchen.

Tsuna switched his sight back Byakuran, noticing how he wasn't going to back down from his threat-like response and the usual grin still plastered on his face. The brunet stood up and sighed in defeat.

"We're going back to our room." He stated before walking up to the orange haired teen who had a confused look.

"H-Huh?"

Kyoko said as the brunet stood in front of her with a bright smile and the next thing she knew, her feet left the ground as she was picked up bridal-style. The young Mafioso proceeded to carry her up the stairs.

"W-What are you doing! P-Put me down, you evil mafioso!" Kyoko yelled as she thrashed in his hold but the brunet ignored her and proceeded on his way. She finally turned her head to the storm guardian, pleading for help.

"G-Gokudera-kun!"

The dynamite expert flinched, knowing that he couldn't stop the brunet even if he wanted to.

"Don't worry Kyoko-san, Jyuudaime won't do anything to you!...I think." Gokudera said the last two words in an almost hushed tone as he looked at anywhere but the orange haired teen's gaze.

"Gokudera-kun….I heard that… and say it to my face if you mean it, you traitor!" Kyoko screamed at the right hand man before disappearing with the brunet to the hallways.

"Have fun you two!~" Byakuran waved happily to their retreating figures before looking back at the storm guardian.

"So…where's our room again?" Byakuran tilted his head to the side playfully.

"...That's my room you just passed, are you going to let me down soon or what?" Kyoko hissed as she crossed her arms, finally giving up on the idea of struggling as the brunet doesn't even seem to budge.

"Nope."

The brunet looked down at his 'lover' with his sweetest smile, causing the orange haired teen to blush and turned to look ahead of their way. Her eyes widened as the young Mafioso stood before a familiar double mahogany door and roughly kicked one of the door open.

"W-Wait a minute, isn't this your room?"