Haha, yikes, I'm back at it again with another chapter! Hey guys, guess what?! I published this story 7 months ago, and I was trying to write this chapter when I did. Now, 7 months later, it took me right up til yesterday to finish it! Isn't writer's block a doozy? Well, now I'm all caught up on chapters and everything will be a writhing vortex of pain and catch-up! YAAAY!
Hope you like this chapter! It's shorter than the others, because- again- this was difficult to write, and it has one my highlighted scenes I had in mind when I started writing this thing. And you know when you get up to the scene that was like 'This is it! Don't screw it up!' and then it's like... potatoe tomatoe... :/
I have the song list here at the beginning of songs that were sung out/lyrics written out. There's a Karaoke scene where the songs they sing are titles right there in the paragraph so you can look it up. Honorable mentions will be at the end and where they would have fit in the story.

Jeremiah6464: Aw! Thanks so much, I'm so happy you're enjoying my story!

Guest: Haha, my editor told me people will know that's a meme, but I don't care! Killua would totally listen to meme music! And it fit, I couldn't find a better one with my limited music bank!

Slyside: Thanks so much! It doesn't matter if you're repeating yourself, I'm just happy that you like each chapter like the last! Thanks for liking all the highlights, and Good luck with your babysitting!

sing. about. chocolate.: Wow, I'm so surprised you always re-read from the beginning, isn't that alot of time to do? If you like, I can put chapter recaps at the beginning of the newest chapters? Thanks so much for liking my newest chapters since you're commenting chapter 5 and 6! And believe me, it's gonna be alot of fluff from here on, I suck at making my children suffer, lol. Sorry about not including Melody, I have no idea how I forgot, I edited it and added it now! And you sound like my sisters, blaming me for putting the image of Killua pelvic thrusting in their heads for that song, lol. Good luck with your crazy life, and ya, people are crazy at this dog eat dog world. Is everyone gonna fling this meme in my face!? Now it's this story's tagline.

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Thanks so much for all the reviews, I'll promise to review to your chapter 7 ones in chapter 8! Enjoy the story!

Featured Music:
Candy Candy - Vocaloids
Death of a Bachelor- Panic! At the Disco *** (This is how I imagine Gon's singing! He has a beautiful voice and range!)
Sugar We're Goin Down- Fall out Boy
Talking to the Moon- Dean Raven
Umbrella- Rhianna
Red Balloon- Charli XCX
Famous- Katy Tiz
Impossible- shontelle


Killua Zoldyck

A student Music Star trainee from Musica Academy. His father is Silva Zoldyck, mother is Kikyo Zoldyck, brothers are Illumi, Milluki, Alluka, and Kalluto. Grandfather (Zino Zoldyck) is deceased.

His family is famous for being professional and the best in the music industry. Killua, as one of the kids, have went through The Zoldyck Training from Hell as to not fall behind the legacy of the Zoldycks, thought to be the most famous of all the Zoldycks ever produced. He started when he was 5. Before then, he loved his brothers and singing, and always wanted to try and sing for them to make them feel better after they came from their own training they had.

Milluki made him his headphones around the time he started in an attempt to make it easier for Killua, and Illumi got him his first dance shoes with kitten paw prints on the bottom. They still love him (although Milluki will never admit it) and Killua loves them too (Although Killua will never admit it).

He has anxienty issues rooted from the training days and Illumi's intense routines. He misses his father all the time as he is busy with the record company and the mother is left to take care of them. He has a bratty personality and is addicted to chocolate.

His hatsu is his silky sweet voice that he can manipulate into any style of singing. He's trained professionally in dancing, singing, songwriting... he's perfect! And he knows Italian, French, German, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Mandarin.

His best friend is Gon Freeces, and the only other person he really thinks of as a friend is Zushi.


Chapter 7: Death of a Bachelor

Killua wrung his hands together nervously as he stared down at his notebook, small notes scribbled down. This was impossible. He didn't know the first thing about using his skills and knowledge to advance someone else's skills; other people knew how to take and use his skills for their own advantage. Killua didn't know how to form his thoughts into a lesson plan.

After they had gotten lunch and went to their next class, Killua needed to start concentrating. Gon had a million and one questions on what they were going to do, and honestly, Killua did not know the answer to one.

He shrugged it off with a "I'll figure that out later," but it really set in the fact that Killua had to help Gon, like, willingly, and his anxiety kicked in, clearing his thoughts as fast as Milluki cleared his laptop history when someone else needed it.

Killua waved Gon off to go focus in class, to sit in the front and everything. He went to the back of the classroom that is designated as a resting area for when songwriters needed a chill environment to focus on music and for their artistic juices to flow. He slumped on a bean bag, blocking out the world with his headphones and his playlist, and pulled out his notebook to write out a plan to help Gon sharpen his skills.

He had his eyes closed and his body lax, looking indifferent, gazing outside... but his mind was in overdrive. It was, ineffectively, running in circles, the few notes on his page useless to helping him figure out a strategy or plan. Maybe he isn't cut out for this. There's a reason he has never challenged Illumi. He only knows as much as Illumi has taught him, how can he go up against the master when he was still just a student himself? It wasn't helping that he could periodically feel Gon's eyes on him, intense and curious, even with his eyes closed. Frustration-!

C'mon Zoldyck, you can do this. Not everything you learned about music has been from Illumi. You've learned some things from dad… Anything he learned from dad, Illumi probably learned it first. Errg! Fine, ok… the Academy. These teachers. Their not the same every year, so there's no saying Illumi learned everything you learned here. Killua thought back to the classes and tried to remember things the teachers said as any kind of starting point…

His eyes snapped open. He remembered that Kastro had pointed out Gon was breathing heavily after his performance in class, and that he shouldn't be breathing that hard after just one performance. So he'll need to up his endurance and stamina. Killua quickly wrote that down before his drive left him. Underneath that, he wrote down a few things he did to up his own stamina for Gon to do.

And dancing, they will need a choreography for the showcase… he'll need to record a song- He looked up and squinted over in Gon's direction. Does he know how to write an original song? Killua couldn't remember if he ever said. He'll have to ask later, but for now, he has something.

"Yea, this could work… At least I have something." Killua just has to keep reminding himself that as long as he tries his best and fights his hardest, he'll know he'll have done everything he can for Gon. And that's all I can do right now.

-o0o0o0o-

Gon bounced excitedly in his seat in their last period of note recognition- the last few minutes ticking away while Palm spoke of their exercise homework. He looked back at Killua again, seated in a love seat sofa, curled up over his notebook, a focused thoughtful look on his face as he carefully wrote something down just to cross it out.

Gon couldn't wait to figure out whatever it was Killua had planned for them to do to get ready for the Winter Concert. Gon was feeling nervous and uneasy about the whole thing, especially since he didn't know where to start. When Killua had told him he was going to help him, a weight he didn't know was on him lifted instantly and he felt as light as a feather. He was so happy and relieved! And he knew whatever they would do together would be fun! He was so excited and he couldn't wait.

"Gon." Palm said and Gon focused back onto class. He was way too excited to pay attention.

"Yes?" He asked, already getting ready his sheepish smile.

"What notes should you focus on recognizing for the test?" She asked, anger already irritating her features. Gon laughed nervously as he scratched his cheek.

"Middle C to E above Middle C, careful to mind the sharps and flats." Killua said, suddenly by his side. Gon blinked and looked up at him with wide eyes. He was paying attention even while he was back there focusing? Killua really was amazing. Killua didn't look down at Gon as he continued to address Palm. "Got it. But we've got to go now. Let's go Gon." Killua said. He had something finally pulled together and he couldn't waste much more time here. Class was basically over.

"O-oh, ok." Gon said, furrowing his eyebrows and peeking over at Palm. He wanted to make sure this was really ok with her, he didn't want to upset her more than usual. She was grounding out her teeth but she didn't seem like she was going to stop them. Gon picked up his book bag and pushed his things in and jogged to catch up with Killua who was already heading out the door. Gon could already hear the grumbling and complaints of the others in the class.

"There he goes, acting all high and mighty again…"

"It's no fair, the teachers favor him."

"He just thinks he's all that because he has more experience than us."

"We don't even really know his skills, we've never heard him sing…"

"He's horrible at fan service."

"Now he's ordering Gon around."

"Don't leave me Gon! You're the only light in my life, I only wake up to see you everyday! Don't cut me off, Killua!"

"You got issues…"

"Shut up, SHAWNIE!"

Gon slipped out the room before Palm began yelling at her students for talking during class. Gon jumped into step beside Killua and turned his head to give him a smile, eagerly waiting for what he would say. His smile fell slightly when Killua didn't even look over at him, still focused on the hall in front of them. Gon inspected Killua a bit closer. It wasn't so much that Killua was focused on the hall in front of him, but he was so lost in thought he didn't even notice Gon looking over at him. He noticed Killua's usual cool stride was a bit stiffer, his movements preoccupied. Gon looked down to Killua's hands and he was gripping them into fists and letting them go periodically. He noticed the headphones around his neck but he didn't even hear any music coming through the speakers. He was stressing, big time, and he couldn't even imagine what that was doing for his anxiety.

"Killua, are you ok?" Gon let out in a low voice, concerned. Killua's eyes finally flicked over in his direction, regarding him from the corner of his eyes before looking back forward, but his movements seemed less stiff.

"Fine." He said shortly, then licked his lips. "We're putting our stuff into the locker then we…" His eyes flitted around the hallway, thinking. "... we need to go somewhere private…" He said the last part in a murmur, like he was talking to himself. He gripped a hand into a fist and held it.

"Killua, why don't you listen to your music?" Gon provided, taking a hold of his fist and enclosing it in his hand, hoping the warmth of his body might help Killua feel at ease. He decided not to think about how the contact made his stomach flip or how Killua's hand seemed to fit so easily in his grasp. Killua stopped walking and looked down at the locked hands before pulling it out quickly (to Gon's disappointment), a blush on his face. He pointed a finger towards Gon.

"I can't, I need to be here for you." He huffed, the color leaving his face now that he cut off the contact.

"You are! You're right here. It's fine if you listen to music while we walk together." Gon shrugged, an easy smile on his face. Killua's eyebrows furrowed.

"No, I mean, my mind set, I can't just leave you, to wander in my own mind when you might need me to answer questions or get something right. You need my attention right now, I can't go… disassociating." He finished. Gon tilted his head to the side.

"But Killua, you seem pretty stressed. I think your mind's a little jumbled. If music's able to calm you down and let you gather your thoughts, then I think you should listen to it. Then when you come back to me, you'll be in a better state to help me more than now. It's fine."

Killua gave him a skeptical look but Gon could see in his ocean eyes that he was giving in. Gon reached out and Killua flinched but Gon ignored that as he pulled up his lightweight headphones over his ears. He patted it once while giving Killua a reassuring look.

"It's fine."

Killua already looked a bit better and focused rather than far away. His eyes still held a distrust, but Gon didn't think it was directed at him, it seemed more like it was directed at himself. He nodded slowly after breaking eye contact with Gon then pulled out his phone. He played whatever was on screen and he turned back to the hallway, his gaze clear and sharp. He took Gon's arm and pulled him along, his speedwalk getting them to the locker quickly. Gon was just happy Killua looked a lot better.

They get to Gon's locker and Killua let go of Gon to go down the few paces to his own. Gon smiled over, distractedly packing away his things as he looked over at Killua. He really did look a lot better. His movements were purposeful and fluid again, his eyes clear and in focus. Gon might have been seeing things, but he could swear he saw his lips twitch up in a smile. It looked a bit like when Gon solved a math problem or hard issue in his head. Killua grabbed his duffel bag at the bottom of his locker and closed it before looking over at Gon, waiting for him to finish. He looked alot better. Gon's mouth formed an 'o' and he hurried up to finish packing then joined by Killua's side. They walked out the school and just as they made their way down the stretch of walkway, the dismissing bell rang behind them. Gon didn't know where they were going, but he was happy enough just to be next to Killua.

They just turned the corner towards the town plaza when Killua slapped a hand across Gon's chest, stopping them both. Gon looked over at Killua as Killua lowered his headphones before Killua looked at Gon with a pleased smile on his features. Gon felt his mouth dry at the sight but before he could even string together any coherent thoughts Killua spoke, "You want to get cake?"


Gon didn't know weather to smile or gawk at Killua. They were sitting in a very cute cafe, little tables with curving chairs and displays of sweets and treats in their front window. When they came in and sat down after ordering, Killua looked very serious, ready to get down to business.

But before he could open his mouth to speak, their cakes came in and Killua's face brightened up so quickly and completely, a 180 transformation from what it just looked like, Gon didn't know how to react.

He watched Killua dig into his chocolate slice while an open mouth smile tugged at Gon's lips. This was too adorable. He knew Killua loved chocolate, but how he was acting was just too adorable.

Gon felt like he needed to say something, anything, but before his brain could catch up with the need, Killua brought his clear blue eyes back up to meet Gon's amber ones, ready for business again.

"Ok." Killua said slightly muffed before swallowing to continue. "First of all, I need to know how well you write songs."

"Um… well I've written some of my own songs before and my fans liked them-" Gon blinked in surprise when Killua interrupted him.

"No I mean, like, how fast, how many words you write a day, how well you can make up beats and music- that sort of thing."

Gon nodded, understanding better.

"Well, I think up lyrics every now and then and write those down periodically, I work on a couple measures a week-"

Killua scoffed. "For a 3 minute song? No no no, that's too slow." Killua paused in thought. "I'll have to help you with that then…" he murmured, more to himself. Gon pouted.

"C'mon, it's not like I don't know how to do it-"

"Gon, we don't have time for amatuer hour, I need to teach you how to songwrite like an artist who has to crank out an album on a tight deadline." Killua scolded, punching his finger to the table top for emphasis. Gon huffed but gave in.

"You're the professional." Gon said, failing to keep the smirk off his lips. Killua's eyebrow twitched slightly, but he also had a slight smile on his lips he struggle to keep down.

"Shut up. That's another thing. If I'm going to be teaching you and helping you stay in this stupid school, you need to listen to what I tell you to do. Like unconditional, no question asked." Killua sat back and crossed his arms, almost as though gauging if Gon was willing to go that far for his career. Gon looked back with eyes so full of determined light, it seemed to glow amber bright.

"Of course!" He replied in all seriousness. Killua's eyebrows rose up.

"Really? Serious? Like, if I told you to go... Slap that old lady to get experience of an old person yelling at you for a song theme?" Killua asked, a smirk on his face as he pointed over at some random lady. Gon's eyebrows furrowed but then his eyes hardened in determination.

"I said I'd do it, so I'd do it!" Gon said, standing up.

"NONO, GON, NOO!" Killua cried but he was barely able to get it out through his laughter, so he grabbed at Gon's arm to sit him back down. Gon cocked his head curiously. "I was just asking to make sure. Geezus, you really would. Alright, then, I don't think there will be much of a problem in getting you trained." Killua said, finally getting his laughter under control, a cat-like grin on his features. Gon smiled happily at Killua. Gon thinks Killua understands just how much Gon would do anything for him.

"Ok. I passed my first test?" He asked. Killua nodded.

"Yea, sure."

Gon whooped, and they got looks from people behind the counter. They shushed themselves while giggling, heads down while trying to stop their fit of laughter.

"Ok, so…" He lifted his head up to recall his notes. "For the showcase, the most important thing is an original song. Anyone can sing a cover, and create the dance and visuals. They want to know you can be an artist, actually write it. Right?" Killua said, making sure Gon understood. He nodded. "So, you need to know what kind of song you're gonna wanna write, and get a feel for how songs are and why they're successful. The popular songs, lyrics that sound aesthetically pleasing, a complete study."

"How will I do that?" Gon asked with focused eyes. He actually looked really adorable with that focused face. Wow, no wonder he had such a huge fanbase.

"You need to submerge yourself. The best way to understand songs and songwriting is to completely expose yourself to all kinds of music. This way, songwriting can come a little easier. You can hear what chords you like easier, what other people might like in a popular song, lyrics, transitions and bridges, you need to learn it all. Picking up tricks from the professionals will be the best help you can get, even if it's from me. So from now on, I want you listening to music as much as you can, all genre, just expose yourself. By doing this, notes and chords will be familiar enough to use. Like speaking a language, you're gonna want to keep practicing if you want it to become fluid."

"Oh yea, Killua, can you teach me how to speak a couple languages too?" Gon asked, interrupting. Killua gave him a deadpanned look.

"What? No, we're not wasting our time-"

"Wah, Killua! But what if I wanna put a different language in my song?" He asked, a pout on his features. Killua stuttered a bit, looking a bit affected, but then hardened his stern look again.

"No, if you really do want to put a different language in your song, you can ask me and I'll help you pronounce it-"

"Killua, I wanna learn!"

"Then go get a teacher-"

"No, I want you to teach me!"

"Idiot! You- I- Maybe! If we have time! Geez, Gon…" Killua muttered, trying to fight the blush crawling up his neck. How could Gon already have this effect on him? Was this what it was like to have a friend? It was so hard to say no.

"Yay! Ok, I'll take that. Continue." Gon said, giving his head a slight duck. Killua scoffed at him, annoyed.

"Really? Thank you, Gon." Killua said sarcastically. "Alright, where was I? Right, you'll listen to music, all genre, all the time." Gon nodded again. "Ok, now after that, we need to work on your stamina endurance. If we can get that up first we don't need to worry about that as much as when we get down to business later."

"Ok. How do we do that?" Gon asked. He was actually happy, he didn't know how he was going to work on improving that himself. He supposed he could have just looked it up, but he was kinda hoping for… Killua, He just had a feeling Killua would do it. Or maybe he was just so hopeful he was feeding himself lies.

"Yea, you're just going to be joining me in what I do. Every morning we'll be running to school. To begin, we'll just be running, when that comes easy to you, we'll run while singing. That'll bring up your endurance of dancing and singing on stage." Killua directed. Gon nodded to let Killua know he was listening. "You would've received this training from school in the 3rd and 4th grade year, but you just couldn't wait, could you? Had to join a competition for seniors." Killua teased. Gon pouted.

"C'mon, Killua, I didn't know! Don't blame me anymore." He concluded with a wave of his hand. Killua scoffed but complied.

"Alright, the training I'm going to put you through will be intense if you want to be ready in a couple months… gawd, Gon, really?"

"Killua!" Gon cried, exasperated.

"Ok! Ok!" He snickered. "I need to teach you as much as I can so you can take it into your hands and make your song and performance. I'm just here to make sure you can do it properly. Your mentor, if you will."

"Yea… you're so cool!" He gushed. Killua blushed and leaned forward to flick his forehead.

"You need to control that mouth of yours as well. Right? We'll work on that too."

"Owww…" Gon muttered, rubbing his forehead. He wondered if he could get away trying to flick Killua back, but he figured that might lead to more flicks or a worse punishment for being 'embarrassing.' which honestly he hasn't felt like he has been! He's just being honest and sincere.

"Ok, so you're gonna listen to music, that's your homework. We'll be running every morning to help bring your stamina up, and we need to actually start on performance training after school. I want to start you on note recognition on both instruments and vocal so when you get inspiration and want to sing it out or jot it down, you know what the notes are. This is… hours of drilling, Gon. You sure you're ready for this?" Killua asked, and Gon almost formed a glare.

"Yes, Killua, I keep telling you. I said I'd do this, I asked you for help, I am willing, and ready and able and please stop asking, I want it." Gon nodded.

"Alright, last call. I warned you." He scoffed, leaning back and eating more of his cake. Gon smiled, satisfied.

"Good." Gon knew Killua went through a lot to get as talented as he is now- what he's gathered from all his other friends is that it was rigorous and hard- hellish really. Killua probably doesn't even know how to train outside of that, but Gon's really set himself up to get as hellish of a training as that. If Killua went through it, Gon could too. He could take whatever they made Killua go through. Plus this way, while Killua trains him, he could find out where and how exactly they ruined his view on music, and try and make it fun for him again.

Killua could pick up that Gon was ready for whatever, no matter how hard, but Killua wasn't about to put him through all that. No way was he going to drive away his first friend by putting him through the Zoldyck training from hell. He didn't need to know all that to have a fighting chance for the winter showcase.

"Alright, when do we start, do we start now? Today? Tomorrow?" Gon asked with an excited smile. Killua tried, but he couldn't completely stop the tugging smile Gon elicited from him.

"Shut up. I don't understand how you're so excited, this is going to be hell-"

"I don't care. I get to hang out with you some more, and learn more and get better at my music." Gon assured, his eyes so bright like liquid sunshine. Killua looked at Gon like he had three heads. Honestly, he's never met anyone like Gon. He was determined and bright eyed, it seemed nothing could get him down. He was downright embarrassing, but other than that, he was just… light. He was amazing and uplifting to be around, which is part of the charm Killua couldn't resist anymore. Singing with him was one of the best experiences he's had in a long time, and he just had a way to make him feel at ease.

Killua knew all this, and it was pretty powerful. It was something old, something nostalgic in the way Gon regarded music and composed himself. It was probably why Killua didn't give up on Gon. Why he thinks there might be a chance to beat Illumi. Something there that Illumi's missing, and it's invaluable, unavoidable, absolutely needed.

And Killua feels like that will be the deciding factor of if Gon wins. Killua does not need to be better than Illumi. Gon does that just fine.

Killua huffed out a sigh, an affectionate smile on his face.

"Whatever. No, we're not doing it today, it's getting late." Killua said, glancing down at his phone for the time. Great, 8 texts from mother. He felt a pang of panic run through him as he realized he doesn't have a practice space for them. He'll figure that out later. Geez he says that a lot. "And we can't do it tomorrow, I have tutoring and then something that night for the Zoldycks."

Gon pouted a bit. He wanted to get started as soon as possible. But then he remembered he wanted to talk with Netero tomorrow about a concert… He brightened up and waved his hands through the air dismissively.

"That's fine. So, we would start Thursday afternoon after school. Alright?" Killua asked. Gon nodded.

"Osu!" Then he remembered what they were doing last. "Oh! Wait, what about the test for Palm's class? When do we study for it? I don't even know when the test is." Gon asked.

"It's Friday. And technically, we'll be reviewing for it Thursday, but I'm assuming you'd want to review for it earlier…?" Killua asked, trailing off as he waiting for confirmation. Gon nodded. "Alright, well, tomorrow, we have that free period. We won't be able to study in the library because we need to be singing but, we can study then specifically for the test and then work off of that Thursday for the rest of the scale." Killua said. Gon smiled and nodded.

"Wow, you can manage your time so well. I usually don't plan out what I do and I end up procrastinating." Gon rubbed the back of his head sheepishly, sticking out his tongue.

"You'll have to learn how to manage your time as a world star. So you know how many concerts or signing you can book. Most people leave that to their manager though." Killua said.

"You have so much experience Killua!" Gon gushed, smiling as if Killua was the most amazing thing on the world.

Killua rubbed the bridge of his nose. "There's no stopping you, is there?" He mumbled. There's just constant exposure to Gon giving him embarrassing praise. Then why are you so happy about that?

Shut up? Maybe? Brain? Thanks.

"Nope!" Gon said smiling his thousand watt smile.


Gon opened the door to his apartment and looked around as though making sure Mito really wasn't home. He smiled to himself, thinking back to the small meeting he just had with Killua over desserts as he took his headphones out of his ears. He was happy Killua was teaching him and they'd be spending a lot of time together (Gon just kinda ignores the warm sensation in his chest that thought gives him) because it actually helps him with his own plans. He wants to make sure that as Killua teaches him his way of singing and performing, Gon can squeeze in some teaching of spreading joy through performing. This way Gon can help Killua spread the joy that is sharing his talents through his singing.

He looked around the apartment and wondered what he should do now. Heading towards his room, he remembered he still had the Zoldyck concert DVD. That brought the memories of its contents back to his mind. Gon's shut his eyes as a thrill ran up and down his spine.

"I've got to get that under control if I'm gonna hang out with Killua…" Gon sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. He just has to not think about it. Well, he rented out the DVD, he might as well watch the rest before he has to return it.

"I just have to skip that… one song." Gon chuckled slightly to himself while picking the DVD off his dresser. Gon put it in and lucky for him, there was a song select in the beginning of the DVD. He skipped the rest of "Best I Ever Had" and went to 'next song'. Gon was disappointed to see the DVD was actually almost over, with only about 5 songs left in the concert. He watched the songs roll out, more Killua, Killua and Illumi, Milluki probably participated the least on stage.

Gon's interest piqued when the stage curtains opened to reveal the stage was set up with oversized pieces of candy, the lights colored with blues and purples. It looked like a scene out of a candyland. Gon was wondering what was happening when Killua came out. Gon blinked and rubbed his eyes.

Well, he thinks it's Killua.

He looks really cute.

Killua was wearing thick white headphones with white plastic cat ears on top and a microphone mouthpiece cupping his face. He had glitter on his face and in his hair that made every move he made sparkle. He wore a white sleeveless collared shirt and colorful arm warmers, suspenders connected his shorts to his shoulder. He wore white stockings and shin-high sneaker boots. He looked playful, and cute, and… whimsical. Was that really Killua? Once he was center stage, bouncing around like a child, the music started and he began his choreography while singing. Gon was surprised when he began speaking Japanese, and Gon fell in love all over again. He sounded beautiful. Gon recognized it as a cover. On the projector screen behind him the japanese characters of the song flashed on screen with the english lyrics beneath it and romaji above it. Killua sang as sweetly and smooth as honey and Gon couldn't believe he wasn't tired of his voice yet. He thinks he never will be.

"Look for love as sweet as cherry lollipops, Find a crush like white vanilla cream. Once again they hide themselves away from me, Cannot see the forest for the trees. Bit by bit I taste bit of apple rain, Knowing something good is soon to come, Breathe it in like candy-coated sugar cane. Happiness is now falling from above!

"Candy candy candy candy candy, Sweetie sweetie girls love! Chewing chewing chewing chewing chewing, Cutie cutie ch-ch-ch-chewing love!

Candy candy candy candy candy, Sweetie sweetie girls love! Chewing chewing chewing chewing chewing, Cutie cutie, – so candy love!"

Gon couldn't believe it. Gon didn't think Killua could be so cute. He didn't think Killua could act so well. He looked so cute, and the headphones were fitting, Killua always did remind him of a cat. Gon watched Killua move on stage, unable to remove the smile on his face. This was really cute. And the song really fit him, singing about candy, especially how Gon knows Killua loves candy and sweets. This made Gon want to hug Killua or nuzzle him or cuddle him or something. As the song approached the end, Killua did a really cute thing, really cute. He twirled on one foot in a half circle to give the audience his back, then twisted around to raise his half curled hand to his cheek and rub at it like a cat, giving his butt a cute shake, then skipped off to the other side of the stage.

Gon paused his video and shook his head as though to come out of a haze. This feels familiar? He rewinded the DVD again.

Well, hey, he actually finished the DVD by the time Mito came home this time though.


The next morning, Gon had his headphones in as per the orders of his new coach, Killua. Gon thinks he's getting better at this! He didn't lose any sleep over the new video he made unlike the first one. And he could actually look up every once in awhile to see where he's going.

But he still gets a little sad when he can't look too long... well, that shouldn't be too much of a problem when he sees Killua in the flesh. That'll be his cue to realize he's being silly in cooing over this cute, baby-looking Killua dancing on screen, turning around and rubbing his face like a cat before skipping off and the gif resets.

His chest will stop squeezing and he'll maybe realize he should be freaking out a little more because it was wednesday and that meant academic day. But he just feels like this cute Killua is melting his brain, making him short circuit on all executive functions.

But hey, it's better than the last video he made.

Gon glanced up to make his way through the hall when he saw Zushi waiting by the locker as usual. Killua wasn't with him though…

"Hey! Zushi! Whats up?" Gon greeted happily. Zushi looked up from his own phone and smiled before it fell. He gave Gon a look like he was dealing with a child.

"Really? Gon, again? What video is it this time?" Zushi asked. Gon gasped at him.

"Literally? Like, really? How could you tell? It's not that bad…"

"But Gon, it's obvious. You're clutching the phone to your chest like it's your precious." Zushi motioned, pocketing his own phone. "C'mon, let's see it." Gon pouted, but his lower lip wobbled as he realized he was probably just in denial, trying to convince himself it's better, but it's probably just as bad as the other video. Excitement coursed through his body like a bubbling soda and a smile broke out on his face he couldn't keep down.

He skipped and leaned the phone down for Zushi to see, pressing himself to Zushi's side.

"Look! See how cute Killua's being? I didn't think he could be that cute! And in this song, he was speaking Japanese and everything! He sounded so fluent and smooth and-!"

"Gon!" Zushi interrupted, chuckling. "Seriously? Ok, so first thing's first, you need to delete that again-" Zushi said, motioning for the phone.

"No! Zushi! C'mon, I said it's getting better! I don't need videos of Killua everyday, I can stop whenever I want."

"Then stop now." Zushi challenged, putting his hands on his hips.

"I said when I want." Gon repeated. Zushi sighed.

"Do you really not get it? Do you even know why you want to keep rewatching Killua move around like some star-struck fan?" Zushi asked. Gon blinked at him, glanced at the phone then back at Zushi.

"Because he's really cool?" Gon asked.

"No! I- ugh, this is really sad…" Zushi muttered exasperated, covering his eyes. Gon furrowed his eyebrows.

"What?" Gon asked. Zushi peaked at Gon from underneath a finger and then sighed.

"Ok, I wasn't going to tell you, but I don't think you're going to figure it out by yourself." Zushi closed the space between them and placed his hands on Gon's shoulder, reaching up to firmly grab the taller teen. Gon looked at him with anticipation. Something he was missing? He couldn't figure out himself?

"Gon. You have a crush on Killua."

Gon blinked at Zushi then snorted a laugh as not to laugh straight in Zushi's face. He shrugged his hands off his shoulders.

"I do not have a crush on Killua! Oh my goodness, even just saying that out loud sounds ridiculous. Zushi, that's hilarious. That was a hilarious joke." Zushi watched him with mouth agape as Gon brushed all that off and then proceeded to watch the gif of Killua he made.

"Gon! I'm serious! It's pretty bad! It was obvious to me, like, the 2nd day you were talking with him." Zushi said, lowering the phone to get Gon's attention again. Gon furrowed his eyebrows at Zushi, a little frustrated.

"Come on, Zush, I think I would know if I have a crush on somebody! Honestly… And I already promised myself this bachelor wouldn't date anyone, at least not in high school. I need to focus on getting better and dating would just be too distracting. And on my best friend- no, no way." Gon shook his head.

"Gon-Gon- then delete the video." Zushi demanded, frustrated.

"W-what? No, that has nothing to do- this has nothing to do with the video, I refuse to-"

"Gon, don't you remember what you were telling me with the first video? How you felt funny and you felt butterflies, or whatever? C'mon Gon, don't you listen to love songs? That's, like, the epitome of crushes! You've got it bad!"

"No! I don't, and the video has nothing to do with it, and I won't delete it, I'll watch it whenever and it'll be fine-"

"No, Gon, delete the video!"

"No, I want to keep-!" They began pulling the phone towards each other while exchanging words. It was quite a funny scene in the middle of the hallway.

"What this about a video?" Killua voice rang from Gon's left. He felt his body run cold and he pushed the phone into Zushi's chest and pushed Zushi away with it. Gon just suddenly felt nervous about Killua knowing he had that video about him running on replay over and over again. He dreaded the thought of Killua finding out.

"N-nothing! Killua, you're late-" Gon laughed off nervously and turned to greet his friend when his voice hitched in his throat and his mouth ran dry.

Killua was wearing a black button up dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up to right above his elbow. From beneath his collar to a few inches below his collar bone, it was see-through lace with winding vines and leaves design in black, teasing his porcelain skin to the general public, coupled with white slacks and dress shoes.

Gon felt a shiver run down his spine as blood rushed to his cheeks. Killua looked absolutely… gorgeous. He always did. It was a little mean, honestly… Gon swallowed hard to try and say something, anything, to Killua, but he just hung his mouth open as he looked him over. Killua shrugged his shoulders then put his hands in his pockets.

"I know, it's a little overkill, but my mom wanted me to look nice today for some reason. I like it, but it's a little embarrassing, the stares I get from my fans." Killua said, lifting an elbow upward to look his arm over. He looked back at Gon but he was still just staring. Gon didn't even know what Killua said, but when their eyes met, it was like lightning struck and Gon felt like he's been spinning for 3 hours, and now that he's stopped, he's so dizzy he might fall over at anytime.

This was stupid, this never happened before. This just happened because Zushi said something dumb like, you have a crush on your gorgeous talented best friend. No, no, Gon, don't think like that, that'll make it worse-! But haven't you always thought like that? Thank you. Thank you brain.

Now Killua was walking over, so Gon straightened up, feeling stiff and preparing for some sort of blow? Killua was saying something, but Gon still couldn't hear. Killua's shirt shifted against his toned chest and Gon was more attentive to that then the the words Killua was trying to communicate. He finally stopped in front of Gon.

"Oi! Gon!" Killua snapped, and Gon found Killua eyes glaring deeply at him. "I said have you been listening to music?" Gon swallowed and no thoughts came to his immediate aid so he just nodded dumbly. Killua huffed with one eyebrow crooked.

"Alright… geez, you ok?" He asked, and his voice softened in the slightest in concern and Gon thought his brain fried.

"Ah." Gon choked out shortly. Zushi snickered behind his hand. Killua looked over at him questioningly.

"Um, you look very nice, Killua." Zushi provided, a slight blush over his features too. Killua shrugged.

"Whatever. Well, then… I'll head to class since Gon seems to be…" Killua gave him a side eye, in which Gon just remained stiff and frozen in the face of, a dumb look of awe on his features. "...Going through something. See ya." He said, pulling up his own silver headphones fluidly over his ears and walking past Gon. Gon turned his body to keep faced towards Killua as he walked past and Zushi moseyed over to his side, an amused smile on his face.

"I may… have a crush on Killua." Gon said once Killua was out of sight. Zushi laughed in victory, clutching his stomach.

"Yea, that was really obvious. I'm surprised Killua isn't picking it up." Zushi added.

Gon coughed, a little irritated Zushi found this so amusing when this was his fault.

"Hey! I wasn't… this was… listen! This is nothing, it's just a small little… thing! I'll get over this. This was just because I was just watching him be adorable, so seeing him right in front of me flustered me a little bit. I'm not … it's not that seriou- it's not a serious crush! I'm just a little star struck from watching a Zoldyck concert. They're amazing, by the way. I'll get over it- I will!" Gon added indignant at Zushi's smirk throughout his 'convincing' argument. I just can't think about what he said about liking killua and everything will turn out ok. We'll go back to normal.

Gon liked his new plan of action. That reminded him, he has to remember to talk to Netero after school. He was getting excited and faced Zushi. "I'm going to return the DVD before class. I'll see you at reading!" Gon cheered, and began jogging off, placing his headphones back in his ears.

Gon stopped by the library, getting directed by the librarian where the slot was where he could return books and DVDs as to not bother her again. Geez, why was she so mean? Gon barely had time to get his books from his locker before the minute bell was ringing, and Gon booked it for his class. Classmates he passed that recognized him shouted greetings and comments as he passed happily. He barely noticed as he passed Hisoka slinking out of a darkened hallway, a smirk on his lips as he watched the bright happy teenager run by.

Gon had to apologize and bow his way out of detention to Knov when he slipped in History just as the late bell was ringing. He spotted Kurapika and gave him an easy lopsided smile that made most of the girl's heart swoon.

"Ooooh, look at those dimples. I wonder if he's looking for a 'miss popular'?"

"Oh no way! Shut up, I gotta do my make-up so he notices me!"

"Uh, excuse you? Have you not noticed? The only way you can get Gon's attention is by singing. He's in it for your voice, not your face."

"Gggggrrr, why do they think I go to school for singing?! I can't sing! I'll never be his!" Sobs ensued.

Gon sat next to Kurapika but he didn't notice Gon yet. He was too busy pouring over a sheet of paper, a curtain of blonde hair preventing Gon from seeing anything much on it. Gon would've liked to try and get his attention but he's already barely gotten out of trouble with Knov from the get-go, he'll have to wait for a break in class. Luckily for him, by the last 10 minutes, Knov let them all do in-class readings until class was over. Gon turned to Kurapika, actually having been distracted by him all class. Kurapika was barely paying attention because of that paper in his hand. He patted his blonde friend's shoulder.

"Hey! Kurapika, what are you doing?" Gon asked, trying to peek past his cascading hair. Kurapika flipped his head up and his hair away and Gon could finally see they were music sheets, worn and wrinkled from overuse. Kurapika's been going at this a lot longer than just this class period.

"Oh! Gon, I'm so sorry." He gave him an easy smile and Gon could have openly gaped at him with how surprise he was. Kurapika's smile was truly carefree and happy as he smiled at him. Before, it seemed cold and calculated, trying to set its prey at ease for the final strike.

"I must have been ignoring you all class. I didn't mean to, my teachers have been telling me all week I haven't been paying nearly close enough attention, but I can't help it." His eyes lit up as he shuffled the papers so Gon could get a good look at them, and Gon found himself growing excited at how excited Kurapika was getting.

"Look! Ever since monday when you told me to actually put my heart into this, not just to 'go with it', and to throw myself into it with abandon because that what being an artist is about, I realized… I have a lot of emotions I want to put into words, into song! I have too many projects in my head, and so many ideas, tones, music notes, melodies, I can't get them down fast enough and I want to get it down before I forget!" Kurapika said, showing Gon the sheets. Gon just smiled attentively, pouring himself over the sheets and song titles even though he didn't know what it was really. He couldn't recognize notes yet. Sure he could look at the notes and know what it is, but he doesn't know what sound it makes without an instrument. Killua's gonna fix that soon, so when he sees music notes like this, he'll be able to imagine the notes in front of him like a painted melody, hear the chords, harmony and bass Kurapika painstakingly instilled on these sheets to develope more later. He'll be better at this later.

"Amazing, Kurapika! I told you, singing is for the heart and to share a little bit of yourself with everyone. People like to know their idols. But what you said is kinda funny." Gon said, passing back the sheets. "You wanted to get it down before you forgot it? Hahah, Kurapika, forget what? Isn't it apart of you? How could you forget a melody that speaks solely with how you feel? I don't think you'll forget any of it, for as long as you remember yourself, you'll know the song you want to sing." Gon smiled kindly at him. Kurapika blinked at him, amazed at how brightly Gon can shine all the time. "So don't lose focus in class, ok? I wouldn't want you to fail." Gon chuckled. Kurapika chuckled as well as he ducked his head.

"You never cease to amaze me, Gon. You seem like you'll always have something new to teach me… and I have a lot to learn to remember how to love music like you. Thank you, Gon. I'll pay attention." He smiled. Gon smiled back.

"Ok, Kurapika! But really, I can't teach you much on music! That's why I'm here, I couldn't even read your sheets…" Gon admitted sheepishly. Kurapika smiled affectionately at the teenage asian.

"That's fine Gon. You know, most students here don't know how to." Kurapika nodded.

"Ah, really?! That makes me feel better." He replied with an eased smile.

Gon felt pretty good, this would easy. He already made it through this whole period without even thinking of Killua. He knew Zushi was being silly, as long as he remembered Killua was his friend, he'll get over whatever this is. The bell rang and Gon got up, walking with a skip in his step as he went to his locker to get his books for Algebra.

"Oh ya! Killua has that class with me!" Gon said happily. He gets to hang out with him again, he always love hanging with Killua. It's always fun and easy…! Well, not that that means anything more than that they were best friends! That's right, Killua is Gon's best friend! This won't be weird anymore. He greeted a few more fans in the hall who shot him bright and fanatic smiles and got to Bisky's math class.

"Hello, Gon." She smiled warmly, but there was something cat like behind it.

"H-." He smiled, but he wasn't able to finish his greeting before a silky voice he has come to recognize anywhere interrupted him.

"Don't listen to a word she says, Gon!" Gon turned his head to see Killua making his way towards him in the front of the class. He was grabbed and dragged away from Bisky before he could register what was happening. Gon blinked as he finally rebooted his brain.

"Hi! Killua!" Gon smiled, feeling his cheeks warm at seeing him in that outfit again. It really was a tease, exposing just enough milky skin to give a rushing thrill to any girl or guy looking. "You look… really good in that shirt…" Gon said. He didn't get to say it earlier when he could barely breath, but he really wanted to let Killua know… because friends compliment each other! Naturally… But embarrassingly enough, that came out in a way lower voice than he meant, and it probably sounded a little… flirty…

Killua blushed and he let go of Gon's hand and turned to him, halfway to the back.

"What the heck, Gon, don't be embarrassing!" Killua whispered sharply, his eyes flashing dangerously. "I already told you, this is barely my style." Killua crossed his arms as he turned back to his route to the farthest seats in the back. Gon pouted a bit at being scolded, but he could understand, his tone of voice was an accident.

"Sorry Killua… Hey, so what was that with Bisky just now?" Gon asked, settling into his seat next to Killua. Killua huffed in irritation as Gon assumes he thinks back to it.

"Nothing, she was just being stupid." Killua said, his voice lowering as Bisky started up class. "She was gonna tease you because of what I did last time, just because I did the work for you…" He sighed.

"Tease? Oh, then don't mind her Killua. I was really happy when you did, and it made you look really cool." Gon smiled genuinely and Killua couldn't keep eye contact with how bright and intense his eyes were.

"Yea, well… just trying to keep her from getting to you too."

"That's ok, teases don't bother me as much as you, I think." Gon shrugged. Killua turned to him with a raised eyebrow and challenging look.

"Really?" He asked amused. Gon's eyes roamed down to the peek-a-boo skin teasing past Killua lace. He swallowed hard and forced himself to look back up at Killua.

"Y-yea."

Killua scoffed a laugh and faced the board where Bisky already started the lesson.

"Sure Gon…"

Gon didn't even hear because he had already distracted himself with drinking in Killua's looks again.

The rest of the class went by kinda fuzzy for Gon. Bisky gave out a worksheet for people to work in pairs and, of course, Gon and Killua worked together (because they're best friends). And of course Gon didn't get most of the math, and Killua claimed not to have a complete understanding of it, but he'll try his best to explain to Gon how to get the answer. Too bad Gon couldn't focus enough on the words Killua was saying to try and do his worksheet. How could he when Killua's eyes were so amazing, and how could Gon never notice before the small silver flecks in his eyes. Anytime they were focused on Gon's, he could barely think, they were so beautiful. He felt like he could drown in them.

By the time Gon realized what he was doing- again, class was over and Killua was saying something like, "I'll turn in the worksheets, I did most of the work for you, you seem out of it today." Gon blushed, scrambling to get up and apologize to Killua, but he was already out the classroom. He curled his lips into his mouth in frustration then let his head hang. He can't believe he let this affect him this much, he was being stupid and he needed to get his head in the game.

He rubbed at his head as he walked to the reading class and met Zushi at the entrance to the classroom.

"Hey Gon, you got your reading book?" Zushi asked. Gon paused and looked at him like he had 2 heads for a second before he groaned and turned to bang his head against the doorframe.

"Crap, I forgot to drop by my locker and switch out my books…" Gon mumbled. It was a little too close to late bell for him to try and get the book now.

"Aw, Gon, that's ok, you can share with me." Zushi said with an understanding smile.

"Thanks so much, Zush…" Gon smiled.

"What happened? Why'd you forget?"

"I was just a little distracted…" Gon said, rubbing the back of his head.

"Distracted…" Zushi started, questioningly before it turned a little smug. "By Killua~?" He sung. He was grabbed and put under Gon's arm before his hair was being rubbed down in a light noogie.

"Zushi! I told you, it's not that serious!" He let the giggling boy out from his grasp, new curls and licks in his close cut hairstyle. "This is all just a new rush of emotions. But I know myself, these heighten feelings will go away and I know me and Killua will get back to normal. Yes, I was distracted by Killua in class and on the way here, because I wasn't much help in class. But I'm sure by the next class it'll be fine." Gon nodded. Zushi chuckled.

"Alright Gon." He shrugged, as long as Gon thought it was fine, he wouldn't tease him anymore. He pointed it out in the first place just so Gon acknowledged it. Now that he did, his job is done, and Gon will act accordingly with his new information.

-o0o0o0o0o-

Gon thought it would get better through the day, that his feelings will decrease as the day went on. But for some reason, it seemed like Killua was out to get him today and make the squeeze in his chest worse.

At lunch, Gon and Zushi met up with Killua by the doors, Killua and Gon heading straight for their table since they had home lunch while Zushi needed to go get lunch from the lines. Alone at the table made Gon more nervous than he thought would be possible for having already done this the past couple of days. He ended up clumsily opening up his bento and spilling most of his rice, the main dish of his food.

Gon blushed, embarrassed to have shown such a side of himself to Killua, and of course he called him an idiot. But then he offered to share a half of his sandwich, an adorable blush on his cheeks that was probably from being embarrassed about being so caring.

Then Gon couldn't focus on much of the conversation of his friends and those around him. Gon's attention was mostly on Killua and he was constantly entranced by how soft his hair looked. He tried once to touch it again and Killua was slapping the attempt away without looking and carrying on. Why was he so cute? How could he be this cool?

Gon couldn't stop smiling when he was around Killua.

Cooking class was worse than lunch. Wing had them cooking muffins, and Gon already knew Killua had a wicked sweet tooth. Killua was sticking his tasting spoon in the bowl whenever he could, playfully dancing around Gon and stealing the batter when he thinks Gon not paying attention. Gon wouldn't stop him if he could, he would offer him the bowl to eat the raw dough if Killua asked. Besides, to watch the curve of his mouth on the spoon was distracting enough that Killua could use that as another chance to steal some more.

Killua lips effectively had Gon mesmerized through the class, his smile, his pouts, even his frowns had Gon appreciating the gentle and obvious beauty of Killua. His licks and tongue was just teasing, but it didn't stop Gon from following the soft appending on its journey every time Killua found the need to lick the dough from his lips.

Gon's thoughts would evaporate with every look from Killua.

Science class was torture without Killua and every moment away from his best friend was unwanted and displeasing. Gon was starting to think it was crazy, having a crush. How could it be so painful emotionally to be with and away from the person you were longing after? Gon decided it stupid to continue on with this crush thing and was determined not to look at Killua in that light anymore.

That plan was working pretty well as Gon met up with Killua in the library for free period.

"Let's go work on your note recognition for Palm's test." He said with an engaging smile, and his lingering touch on Gon's hand had him falling into line behind him without even really knowing what he just said.

Back outside at the stone tables, between the fails of note-tuning and general playing around,

Gon fell for Killua's laughs. His chest squeezed in the worst ways when Gon got Killua to bend over laughing, and Gon was constantly trying to get him to laugh during their study session.

It made it harder to breath.

-o0o0o0o0o-

"Aw, man, I didn't get to teach you everything on note recognition that I wanted…" Killua pouted as the dismissing bell rang. Gon looked down at the practice music sheet Killua had quickly sketched down for him and could recognize the notes pretty quick and at least is confident in what sound they make for an octave around middle C.

"I don't know Killua, I think this is enough to pass Palm's test on Friday." Gon shrugged.

"I don't care about Palm's test, we need to cover the basics as soon as possible… whatever, we can continue with the rest of the scale tomorrow at training." Killua said getting up. Gon hopped up energetically to follow.

"Right! So what are we doing now? Can I walk you home?" Gon asked, maybe a bit hopeful, but he definitely wanted to stay with Killua a while longer. Killua glanced over his shoulder.

"I'm not going home right now… I…" He let out a small weary sigh. "Bisky got me into tutoring math for idiots that can't keep up in class, saying more people would come if I'm the one tutoring. I'm gonna be staying after school for an hour every Wednesday… which is stupid because it cuts into possible training time… but that's ok, I guess, we have this study hall time." Killua reasoned, seeming to talk to himself slightly. Gon smiled softly at that, the way Killua acted sometimes was just so endearing. He ducked his head to hide his smile and blush as he rubbed the back of his head. This was getting bad… He might have to come to terms with the fact this isn't just a fling or one day thing…

"Ok, well, I have to stay after school for something too… hopefully when I come back you'll be done and we can walk home together?" Gon smiled brightly at Killua. Killua blinked at the smile before turning away, the sight giving him butterflies.

"Whatever, maybe if nobody shows up." Killua huffed to breath out the feelings in his chest. Gon smile widened.

"Great! Bye, Killua, I'll come see you after I'm done!" Gon said running off through the halls. Killua blinked, a bit offput by Gon's pace.

"Wait, idiot! Tutoring's in the library!" He told him in case Gon didn't know. Gon laughed sheepishly as he realized he didn't know that. He'd have been running around the school just to find Killua after he finished. Well, not that it would have bothered him, he'd run around the world for Killua.

Wow, it was bad.

"Thanks Killua!" He cried out. Killua chuckled as he strolled over to the library to set up his math lessons.


Gon skidded to a stop in front of Cheadle's desk. She jumped a bit, not expecting the sudden entrance of a visitor. She regarded the panting boy then realized it was Gon and gave him a friendly smile.

"Oh! Gon, it's nice to see you. So what can I help you with?" She asked, folding her hands across her desk professionally. Gon smiled back with charm, happy to see her too.

"Hi, Ms. Cheadle-"

"Just Cheadle is fine." She informed with a push of her glasses back up the bridge of her button nose. Gon nodded.

"Ok, Cheadle. Um, I just wanted to go talk to Netero real quick, he said I could drop by and see him whenever to talk about help with stuff." Gon said leaving most of it vague. He wanted to keep this all a secret until he got the O-K for it. She scrunched up her nose in distaste for the lack of formality in that.

"He should be working, and you should really schedule a time to go see him, one does not simply drop in to see the chairman." She said, clicking some things on her computer, presumably to bring up some sort of appointment check. Gon visibly deflated, unhappy with the prospect of having to wait and make appointments just to see his friend.

"Oh…" He hummed, scratching at his head. Cheadle glanced over at him and felt a bit bad.

"I mean… I could always check to see if he's busy, but just this once to see if you can go in unscheduled." She said. Gon brightened up at that.

"Oh ya! That! Thank you, Cheadle!" He smiled with a hum at the end. She couldn't stop the smile in return, his bubbliness contagious. She picked up her landline phone and put it to her ear, and there are a few moments before she speaks.

"Yes, Hi, Chairman, a Gon Freeces is out here requesting-... What? But you should be working!... Netero…!" She groaned. She huffed then pulled the phone away from her ear and inspected it then put it back to her ear. "Hello-? Erg!" She cried out and slammed the receiver down. Gon blinked then rubbed the back of his head awkwardly.

"You ok?" He asked nervously. He didn't want to be yelled at if she's in a bad mood. She glanced up at him and was met with genuine concern. She sighed.

"Yea, I'm fine, this just comes with the job. Thank you, though, Gon." She straightened up. "He'll see you now, right through there." She nodded. Gon lit up.

"Oh great! Thank you!" He cried and jumped off down the hall. He opened the door to Netero's office and greeted the old man happily.

"Hi, Netero!" Gon said hopping forth and planting himself in one of the seats in front of Netero's office.

"Ohoho, hello Gon! I got the impression Cheadle gave you a bit of a hard time of coming in to see me?" He asked, stroking his beard carefree. Gon dismissed that with a light laugh.

"No, no problem, really…" Gon said. Netero shrugged.

"No matter the case, I'll make sure to tell her that you are welcomed to come at anytime without any of that appointment stuff!" He chuckled.

"Ah, but that seems like that will give her alot of trouble…" Gon said with furrowed eyebrows.

"Tough knuckles, my orders!" He snickered mischievously, stroking his beard. "You're fun and I'll always make time for you!"

"Ah…" Gon chuckled nervously. He was starting to think Netero was crazy. "Anyway I came here because I wanted to talk to you about the school's problem. I have an idea I want to do, but I won't be able to without your help." Gon said, determination hardening his features. Netero raised an eyebrow.

"Something you need my help with? Why don't you fill me in on the details…?" Netero smiled.

"Well, it'll start with this big event, a concert… but that'll only be the start. I'll need the students to be able start clubs and smaller events through the school year that allows the students to find new ways to discover music." He smiled. Netero leaned back in his chair as he took in Gon's idea.

"Sounds good, but you know students were always allowed to make clubs."

"Ok! They should also be able to break out in dance numbers in the halls, so maybe make passing a bit longer?" Gon asked. Netero blinked then laughed.

"Ok! So, what events were thinking about besides just the concert."

"Oh, don't worry, I have a bunch of this planned out. As someone who had to do his own concerts, I have a lot of experience with this." Gon said, pulling out a folder from his bookbag. Netero caught a glance at the sheet and bursted out laughing again.

"Ah, I knew I was right in letting you lead this revival Gon. I haven't felt second hand excitement like this in a while! I'm anticipating this… Alright, go on and explain this." Netero encouraged. Gon smiled and spread out his pages of planning.

"Well, first, this has to be a secret right up until the doors open!"


Gon left the office 40 minutes later. He felt hyped and animated, too excited to wait for his plans to go into action. But he had to practice his patience if this was going to work and keep it a secret. He knows his excitement could sometimes give his ulterior plans away because he was being too obvious.

He breathed out through his nose and looked down at his phone for the time. He pouted. Killua is still in tutoring around now. He didn't want to leave without Killua, but waiting for him will be boring… He'll at least go see him real quick before he goes.

He went to the library and it didn't take him long to find him. As soon as he stepped into view of the opened library double doors he spotted the beautifully unique tuff of hair sitting at one of the tables in the entrance open space.

Gon sighed out at the sight, and drank in the sight. He felt a warm feeling bloom from his chest and tingles skitted across his skin, and his thoughts were refusing to form anything coherent besides "beautiful…"

In the quiet of the library, Gon was heard, and Killua looked up, along with some no-face student-tutoree who Gon could not even bare to give a secondary glance to. In the moment their eyes met, Gon felt a shock zip up and down his back and he could literally feel his wobbly love-sick puppy smile run across his face from the numb feeling Killua gave him like a drug. The emotions ran so high, Gon felt he could drown in it.

"Wow…" He sighed out. He blushed then straightened himself out, catching himself, embarrassed. "I-I mean…!"

Killua just watched with an eyebrow raised from the table.

"You ok there, Gon?" Killua asked.

"Ahem, er, yea, I just… I was thinking of this joke…" Gon chuckled. Killua's eyebrows just furrowed further in scrutiny.

"A… joke?" He asked. Gon laughed a bit too loudly then waved his hands in front of his face.

"You know what, never mind!" He smiled, and leaned against the door. "So, uh, whatcha doing?"

Killua squinted at Gon as the student to his right passed a paper to him, presumably with practice problems for him to check.

"I'm… tutoring, Gon. Like I said I'd be doing here after school." Killua said sassily. Gon chuckled.

"That's true…" He hummed. He was being stupid again, but Killua makes him like that. Gon couldn't believe it. Maybe it'd be easier if he just accepts it… that he likes Killua.

The way his body sung with that mental confession got him thinking maybe that it was the case. Gon allowed himself to observe Killua a little while longer before speaking again.

"Ok, I'm going to go..." Gon said cautiously from the door. He was a little sad Killua was staying longer than him, but he had to tutor.

"Ah, Alright Gon. I'll see you." Killua said, jotting something down real quick on the paper of the student sitting in front of him. He looked up and Gon felt overwhelmed again at all the emotions he's never been able to pull apart fast enough, all flaring up at the same time when Killua's electric blue eyes hit his. Killua fixes him a firm but friendly glare.

"Remember we're starting tomorrow." Killua asserted. Gon barely suppressed a smile, and Killua wasn't even doing anything. Just the sight of him made him want to smile. He finally let it break on his face, the feeling too overwhelming and bubbly to fight.

"Alright..." He ducked his head out from the doorway, and started down the hall that led out the school. He really had it bad didn't he?

He really didn't want to believe Zushi, but everything today… it was too much. Gon didn't think this was just a rush of emotions. His normal rush of emotions usually leave after a few hours.

This wasn't the first time he felt attraction to someone else; he was a teenage boy, how could he not? But this was the first time he's felt this way. This was definitely different.

Gon's never felt this, his chest hurt sometimes from the emotions he felt building in his chest. His mind wanders and focuses on Killua more times than he could count, nothing else coming to mind, until he realizes all he's been thinking about all day was Killua. He didn't think he could think about someone so much since his father.

His whole body tingled, and it's always been since he's met Killua. Everything about Killua did him in, his eyes entranced him, his hair made him feel just as fuzzy, his voice- oh his voice, Gon could only think about all the time he's sung with him, and how it's really only with him, that really makes him feel warm.

Gon's never thought about romance. He figured he didn't care 'who' and he didn't need it now anyways. It would be too distracting from his goal.

But Killua seems like a distraction worth while.

Gon's always thought he'd be a bachelor for a long time in his life, never thinking about relationships or settling down in… well, forever.

But this one just might have gotten him going again.

He really wants Killua.

"Ay, boy-o!"

Gon looked up and was shook to find himself already entering the plaza that leads to his home. He was so lost in thought he didn't even realize how far he's traveled on auto-pilot. He turned his head in the direction of the voice that beckoned him and saw one of the Chinese old ladies that owned the small dollar store (that sold such a variety of knickknacks and necessities) watering a tomato plant on the store front.

Gon waved good naturedly.

"Hey, what's going on with you? You're smiling so much, it's like you're challenging the sun!" She chuckled with an accent.

"I..." Gon shrugged. He didn't even notice he was smiling the whole time, but now that it's pointed out, his cheeks do feel a bit sore.

"And look at you, you look different- you're practically glowing!" She cooed before she gasped. "Gon, did you… did you finally find someone special?"

Gon's mouth opened but he couldn't find the exact words he wanted to say. So he just smiled wider, the point he felt like his face would rip in half.

"I guess so!" He chuckled happily and then continued in a sort of skipping walk away from the lady before she could react. It was fine, he heard her happy squealing from behind then heard the bell of the store go off, and he figured she was going off to tell the other two ladies that ran the store with her the gossip.

With how small and tight knit this plaza community was, he wouldn't be surprised if they all knew by this evening. Well, Gon's never been one to hide his emotions or thoughts, they would've figured it out just through his actions.

He looked up and the sky looking so much bluer, the people around him look brighter and happier. His steps fell in a rhythm, the cars drove by on a beat. A radio on the windowsill of an apartment compound above a clothing store tuned in and out of a signal, and Gon could feel a song coming on, the feeling too large for his chest to keep inside.

He gave a few more pedestrians a bright megawatt smile before he couldn't hold it in anymore. "Do I look lonely?" Gon started, his voice deep like honey seeping through the air. He rubbed at his face playfully, singing, "I see the shadows on my face. People have told me... I don't look the same." He wiggled his eyebrows playfully to no one in particular.

"Maybe I lost weight," He swayed, dancing his way down the street, sliding his hands down his side to mime losing weight. "I'm playing hooky…" He did a quick twirl. "With the best of the best, put my heart on my chest, so that you could see it too." He thumped on his chest as he continued dancing down the street with fancy footwork.

"I'm walking the long road. Watching the sky fall…" He stretched his hands out before him then above him. He thought about that lace shirt Killua wore today, teasing his senses, and he felt excited again. He brought his hands up, curling to fists as he thought about it, "The lace in your dress tingles my neck, how do I live…!"

He jumped forward, throwing his arms out in a dynamic pose, "The Death of a Bachelor! O-o-oh! Letting the water fall." He skipped to one foot and swept his other foot through a puddle on the side of the road to make little pellets of water fly up and fall about him, surprising a few people around him before they pleasantly smiled at who it was. He continued his jazzy dance down the street. "The death of a bachelor! O-o-oh! Seems so fitting for happily ever after, ooooh! How could I ask for more? A lifetime of laughter- at the expense of the death of a bachelor"

By the time Gon finished the first verse, he got into the heart of the plaza. Residents used to seeing Gon around greeted him happily, already used to the sight of the sunshine boy sharing his joy in the form of song to the world. Others swept up in the fun of his moves followed to hear the rest of his song, feeling like dancing themselves. Gon side stepped a couple of people walking down the sidewalk as he continued with the second verse.

"I'm cutting my mind off, it feels like my heart is going to burst. Alone at a table for two and I just wanna be served." Gon whirled into a chair sitting at a one of the tables outside of a french style cafe. Couples around him turned and looked, the tourists more surprised and pleased at the street show. Gon's eyes twinkled mischievously as he hopped up and rushed down the sidewalk to the flower shop right next door to the cafe.

He plucked up a flower and knelt to a little girl with a balloon standing there in awe of the cool singing teen about the streets. "And When you think of me… am I the best you've ever had?" She squealed as she took the flower, letting go of the balloon. Gon snatched it up, and leapt over to another woman sitting alone on a sidewalk bench, giving the balloon to her, "Share one more drink with me, smile even though you're sad." He crooned to her, and her face brightened as she grabbed the balloon before it could leave her grip. She turned to thank him but only caught sight of his back as he continued jazzily dancing and singing down the street. She swooned in her seat.

"I'm walking the long road. Watching the sky fall. The lace in your dress tingles my neck, how do I live…!" He bellowed out musically. He leapt up on top of a parked car to sing.

"The Death of a Bachelor! O-o-oh! Letting the water fall." He slid down the front of it, people following him cheering at the charismatic display.

"The death of a bachelor! O-o-oh! Seems so fitting for happily ever after, ooooh!" He held onto a light post and swung around on it. "How could I ask for more? A lifetime of laughter- at the expense of the death of a bachelor!"

He jumped off and onto the street then Gon started dancing as people started clapping. Some other street talents grabbed trash can lids to drum on, others tap-dancing a beat and rhythm, and other dancing along with Gon in the street. Music filled the air without anyone having an instrument. Gon broke out from his dance break to continue singing, the others around him giving musical accompaniment any way they could.

"The Death of a Bachelor! O-o-oh! Letting the water fall. The death of a bachelor! O-o-oh! Seems so fitting for happily ever after, ooooh!" His dancing slowed in strength as the song came to an end and he came out the busy part of the plaza. People began petering off, excited and spirits uplifted by the dance break, happy to be able to dance in the street with their neighbors like a spontaneous block party.

"How could I ask for more? A lifetime of laughter- at the expense of the death of a bachelor" Gon hummed, head shaking left to right as he comically threw his legs out in front of him to the end of his song and continued his walk to the apartment building. He spotted his mother's car out front and he lit up.

"Mito!" He cried and sprinted the rest of the way home. He threw the door open, keeping the knob in his hand so the door didn't slam into the wall. Mito jumped slightly, not expecting Gon to come in so loudly. But she couldn't be too surprised, conditioned by years growing up with the spontaneous, loud boy.

"Gon, wha-"

"Mito, Mito, I like him, I really, really like him!" Gon cried running over to the woman by the stove and lifting her up in a swooping circle before hugging his aunt. "I'm crazy about him, and I finally figured out, I like Killua!" He said, stepping back to look her in the eyes.

"Wh… Killua? You finally figured it out! About time!" She smiled with a wink and turned back to her cooking. Gon blinked with a smile. He expected her to be a bit more shocked. He's the one who told her he would be sworn off from romance while he learns to be a world star.

"You already knew?" He snicked, coming up behind the woman. He noted he finally cleared her height, the top of her head coming up to his ear.

"Of course! It was obvious! I came home to you talking about him almost every day!" She hummed, stirring away.

"But… did you expect me to do anything about it!? I told you long ago that I wouldn't pursue relationships until I was more established." He said. He wanted some sense of shock from the woman. He wasn't that predictable and obvious!

"But I also know, Gon Freeccs, that when you want something, nothing will stop you, not even past promises to yourself, so…" She giggled. Gon huffed a bit playfully.

"Fine… But, whatever, I need to go plan the way I should woo him." Gon said, turning around. He had to be careful about this. He remembered the way Killua reacted when Gon mentioned taking him out and he thought it was a date… and he doesn't even know if Killua likes guys too. And the fact he's just very skittish about affection, Gon had to be careful about his approach.

He almost made it out the kitchen when a stern voice grabbed his attention again.

"Hold on a second, Gon." Mito said behind him. He turned around a bit cautiously from the sound of her voice.

"Y-yes Mtio?" Was he in trouble? He doesn't remember doing anything especially bad or scold worthy lately.

"I held off since you said you wouldn't get into it in high school and you had your sex ed in middle school. But since this is something a little different than what they teach in school, it's time to give you the talk." She said, crossing her arms. Gon blinked, feeling an uncomfortable prickle at the back of his neck, but he tried not to seem fazed as he kept a smile on his face.

"Huh?" He piped back dumbly, a sweat drop at his cheek. Mito raised an eyebrow.

"You heard me, Gon." She said walking forward. Gon backed up a couple steps, letting out a couple nervous laughs.

"No, no, Mito, I know the gist of it!" He chuckled.

"No no, there are a whole slew of different dangers for gay relationships." She said, grabbing at Gon's shirt just as he turned to try and run away.

"No, no, Mito, please!" He cried, trying to wiggle out of her grasp.

"No way, Gon, this is important."

"This is awkward!" He protested.

She threw him into her room and closed the door with a resounding thud. Cringe-induced cries followed.

-o0o0o0o-

A text on Gon's phone later that night reminded him they were going running the next morning before school and to meet up on the street where Gon dropped Killua off at after their sleepover weekend.


Gon rubbed his head as he walked up the sidewalk, the sky and air around him tinged a lavender-blue hue in the early morning light. The music in Gon's ears was more like background to his thoughts now. The memories of Mito's 'helpful talk' still haunted his thoughts, leaving a vacant look in his eyes every few moments. He still thinks some of it was unnecessary, he wasn't planning on doing half of those things with Killua, any time soon.

Gon's eyes lit up with its usual vigor as he recalled a certain part of his and Mito's conversation. She did end up helping, giving advice on how to approach courting guys, and courting someone like Killua (based on when she met him). Gon felt like things will be easier than yesterday now that he understands more, and got things a little more planned out, he thinks he can do it. He can get Killua to receive his feelings, it'll just take a little more time than he'd like, but he can be patient. It's Killua, after all, it'll be worth it when he gets his prize at the end.

Speaking of, Gon spotted the starlit teen ahead of him, and he felt as though the sun finally rose and any sleepy feelings were wiped away with the natural booster that was Killua. His smile widened and ran over to the stretching male who was waiting for him so patiently while pulling the ear buds out his ears.

"Gon, you took forever!" Killua snapped, standing to his full height to try and tower over the slightly shorter teen. Ok, not so patiently. Gon smiled sheepishly before sticking his tongue out cutely.

"Sorry! I had trouble waking so early, I moved a bit slow. But I'll be faster tomorrow." He promised, smiling at him. "Good morning, Killua!" He chirped at the end, remembering to greet him properly. Killua regarded him with a side eye a bit skeptically, but he must have found what he was looking for in Gon's bright, smiling face because he sighed out.

"Fine. Ok, so, we'll just start with simply jogging. When we get to the school, we'll use the locker room showers to clean up. You have your normal school clothes in that duffel bag, right?" He asked, looking at the camo duffel bag hanging at Gon's hip.

"Yup!" Gon piped. He looked over Killua's black and blue sweat suit. Wow, he looked cool. "Will I get a sweat suit too?"

"Well…" Killua looked down at himself. "I guess, if you wan to. Your wardrobe is one of the things I'll need to change later anyways." He snickered slightly. Gon pouted.

"Killua, you really can't be the one to talk about my sense of fashion!" Gon protested. Killua glared playfully.

"Yea? What are you saying?" He poked Gon's chest. Gon glared back before bursting into laughter, Killua soon joined.

"We can roast each other's fashion sense later, we don't have time for this. We'll run to the school and then shower. We'll change into our clothes then put our running clothes in the duffle bag. After school we'll take it home to take out the running clothes and put in ur clothes for tomorrow. Got it?" Killua said.

"Right!" Gon said hiking up his duffle bag.

"Good. Start stretching." He instructed, bending down easily one leg to touch his toes. Gon stretched just as easily. They finished stretching and Killua came over to Gon's side, the proximity making Gon feel a bit jittery and tingly. Killua held up his phone in front of Gon to show his music list.

"Just running can be boring so we'll be running with music. I recommend queuing up some music before we start…" Killua pulled up a menu that showed Gon how he could do it on his own phone. "... especially upbeat songs that makes running easier: motivating, invigorating songs, yea?" Killua asked then stepped back to talk to Gon face to face.

Gon nodded.

"Ok, gimme a sec…" Gon said looking down into his growing music list, queuing up around 10 songs he likes pretty easily. He looked up to see Killua doing some quick last second stretches but was facing… the wrong way?

"Killua what are you doing? The school's that way…" Gon asked as the first chords of the rock guitar spilled over into his earphones. Killua casted a look over his shoulder that looked gorgeous in the light.

"Yea, like 10 minutes away. We're going around the long way to run for 30 minutes today." Killua said, bringing his own headphones up to his ears.

20 extra minutes added to the trip to school?! No wonder we had to wake up so early… Gon thought as he took his place next to Killua. Well, no problem, he could do that no problem, it was just jogging, and he's pretty sure his stamina is pretty high already. This should be no problem! Gon also let out a couple quick arm stretches as he watched for Killua to make a move first as the first lines of the song he was listening to came on.

~Am I more than you bargained for yet?

I've been dying to tell you anything you want to hear

Cause that's just who I am this week

"Alright, let's go!" Killua hummed and started off the jog with a leaping bound. Gon lit up, excited to be doing this with his best friend and crush, and followed after that booty.

~Lie in the grass next to the mausoleum

I'm just a notch in your bedpost

But you're just a line in a song

(A notch in your bedpost

But you're just a line in a song)

Gon looked around their surroundings as they ran. It was all gated communities with large houses easily clearing the tops of the nicely trimmed hedges or painted high walls. This is where Killua told Gon to drop him off that time he wanted bring Killua home… that means Killua's home is around here somewhere! Gon had to wonder why Killua didn't want to show Gon his home. If he did, that would make them closer! Killua seeing Gon's room really helped their friendship, he's sure of it. So he's sure if he see's Killua's room, they'll feel even closer… and Killua will be closer to understanding Gon's feelings for him!

~Drop a heart, break a name

We're always sleeping in, sleeping for the wrong team

Gon peeked a look over at the other running teen beside him. Well, slightly ahead, since Gon doesn't exactly know where they should be going or if they need to turn down this street or that. Gon was hoping to see Killua give away some sort of hint of where his home was, like looking in the direction, or maybe pointedly not looking, but he only kept his eyes forward as he ran. Gon pouted, he decided his question for that day would be why Killua didn't invite him over already.

~We're going down, down in an earlier round

And sugar, we're going down swinging

I'll be your number one with a bullet

A loaded god complex, cock it and pull it

They turned a corner and Gon was starting to recognize his surroundings. Ok, so it's not like he's never been here before! He knows his way to the school from here if Killua suddenly disappeared. He ran a bit faster to run alongside the white haired teen. Killua only gave him a quick regarding side look but other than that didn't make a move to notice. Gon smiled, Killua was so cool. Gon knew if Killua wasn't by his side this would be so boring. Just remembering that Killua was beside had a surge of excitement running through him. He sped up a bit before giving a dazzling grin towards Killua who was slightly behind him.

~We're going down, down in an earlier round

And sugar, we're going down swinging

I'll be your number one with a bullet

A loaded god complex, cock it and pull it

~Is this more than you bargained for yet?

Oh, don't mind me, I'm watching you two from the closet

Wishing to be the friction in your jeans

Killua's eyes widened a bit in surprise then a mischievous little twinkle entered his eye, one that made him look even more beautiful, then sped up to be ahead of Gon by a couple steps. Gon felt a rush of adrenaline wash over him as he watched slightly surprised. Was he...?

Gon sped up once more to overtake Killua but that lasted maybe two seconds before Killua rushed ahead of Gon once more from his peripheral vision. Gon's grin grew as his competitiveness bloomed in his chest and broke out into a run. Almost simultaneously, Killua did as well.

~Isn't it messed up how I'm just dying to be him?

I'm just a notch in your bedpost

But you're just a line in a song

(A notch in your bedpost

But you're just a line in a song)

Drop a heart, break a name

We're always sleeping in, sleeping for the wrong team

They both sprinted down the street, Gon could hear the pounding of their feet on the pavement and the ragged breathing under the music as they both booked it to beat each other in a spontaneous race to nowhere. Gon allowed himself to peak over at Killua's face. Killua was flushed red while his eyes were wide in attentiveness to where he stepped and squinted in a smile. He was smiling so widely, and he looked so happy, Gon couldn't help the bubble of laughter that spilt out from his chest and out over his lips. The laughter drew Killua's attention and they met eyes. The silent taunt was exchanged and they both looked forward, leaning to try and go faster.

~We're going down, down in an earlier round

And sugar, we're going down swinging

I'll be your number one with a bullet

A loaded god complex, cock it and pull it

They spotted a grassy patch at the end of the downward sloped street and they both tried to speed even more as they decided that was the finish line. Their feet fell into simultaneous rhythm as they got closer to the park entrance, trails of laughter left in their wake. They both leaped to try and touch ground first and rolled into a pile, panting and laughing hard as the song ended in Gon's ears.

~We're going down, down in an earlier round

And sugar, we're going down swinging

I'll be your number one with a bullet

A loaded god complex, cock it and pull it.

For the moment as more songs rolled through in a hazy murmur in Gon's mind, they just laid there trying to catch their breath. Then, when Gon was able, he sat up and looked over to Killua.

"I won that race!"

Killua snapped his eyes opened, his breathing much better in comparison to Gon's and sat up too.

"Seriously? There was no way you won that! I must have been 3 years ahead of you-!"

"That's not possible Killua, you were right next to me the whole time!"

"Idiot, if I was right next to you, doesn't that mean it was a tie?" Killua chuckled at Gon's antics, and laughed harder when Gon's face fell into realization from his determined glare. Killua stood, almost completely recovered while Gon was still wheezing a bit.

"But it's obvious you can keep up with me, which is pretty impressive…" Killua hummed, brushing dirt off his knees. A warm feeling exploded in Gon's chest at the compliment, spreading to his fingers and legs, making him feel lightheaded.

"Wow, thanks Killua-!" Gon started.

"But we're not here to race each other. Let's stick to jogging from now on, ok?" Killua said. Gon pouted. He sure didn't let that feeling last; now he felt more like he was being reprimanded.

"Ok…" He said, getting up, bracing himself on his knees.

"But… since you're not horrible at running, we can start with singing while running tomorrow." Killua said, stretching a bit. Gon smiled. That's great! Progress!

"Ok, Killua!"

"C'mon, the school's over here." Killua said, then started off. Gon followed happily.


They got to the school and it was really early! There was no one in the halls, and Gon felt like he was trespassing. They went to the gym's locker rooms to shower.

"Separately this time." Killua scolded, poking Gon's forehead as he moved past, a light blush on his face. Gon chuckled apologetically. He knows to back off now. If he wants Killua to relax around him and give him a chance, he'll cool it with all the bluntness.

It was weird to Gon to be in an empty shower room with just Killua, he's used to the ringing voices of other guys in the showers or adjacent locker room and the place was just too quiet with no talking. So Gon decided to do what he does at home when it gets too quiet. Singing.

"Talking to the mooon… trying to get to yooou…! In hopes you're on the other side, talking to me too! Or am I a fool, who sits alone, talking to the moon~" Gon hears the slight snickering of Killua in the other stall and feels himself buzz with the joy of getting him to laugh.

After they shower and dress, Gon's struck by the sight of Killua.

"You look… different." Gon breathed, staring unashamedly at Killua. He blushed and pushed past him, fixing the straps of his undershirt that peeked out from his over-the-shoulder shirt.

"Shut up, I know." He muttered, heading to their hall lockers. Early and sleepy students were starting to dot the halls. Gon followed him there, trying hard to notice what was so different about Killua. Killua opened the locker door and placed his duffel bag at the bottom then pulled out a small pencil case looking bag from his top shelf. He dug around in it and took out a pen looking stick and faced the mirror, and started drawing on his eyelids.

It took Gon much too long to figure it out.

"You wear make-up?!" Gon gasped. Killua glared at him from the angle of the mirror.

"I'm counting that as your question of the day. Yea, I wear make-up. As world stars we're expected to look our best and on point. And I happen to prefer the cat winged eyeliner look anyways." Killua shrugged.

Gon watched on, amazed. Killua was amazing. Gon knew he looked different, his eyes weren't as pointy. But it wasn't a bad different, it was another shape of beauty on Killua. He looked so cute without it anyways. Gon watched with interest how Killua's skillful hands dabbed and swiped at his eyelids to create the look Gon was so used to seeing on him all the time. And it wasn't even much, it was just enough to accentuate normal features to a flawless finish.

"You know, you should try to get into make-up too, Gon. You'll have to wear it as world stars, there's no way you'll go to a professional appointment or concert and they not put make-up on you."

Gon nodded slowly, recalling that blessed day when angel Killua descended with that sexy smoky eyeshadow from his photoshoot.

"Ok, Killua!"

Killua turned a bit surprised. He was actually expecting a bit more fight, wouldn't it mark down his manliness or some other lame macho excuse? Well, of course he should have expected this, it's Gon. He's so open minded and willing to try new things.

"Oh.. I could teach you, if you want…" Killua shrugged, trying not to be embarrassed. Gon smiled widely at him and Killua couldn't keep his gaze leveled.

"I'd love that, Killua!" He hummed. Killua really couldn't stop the blush after that. Gon was so lucky Killua was his.

His friend. That's what he meant. His friend.

That day, after they finished getting ready and making sure their stuffed duffel bags were at the bottom of their locker all tucked and out the way, Gon found out that Killua goes to the roof before school.

"Wow, Killua!" Gon breathed as Killua opened the maintenance door. "You're so cool!"

"Cool? Just for coming up to the roof?" He asked, a blush on his cheeks.

"Yea! You just come up here whenever you want, all… coolly!" He gushed. Killua let out a laugh into the wind, and Gon felt like he was soaring. He loved his laugh.

"You're so stupid." He chuckled, sitting down on the gravel, in the shade of the giant industrial fans. Gon smiled, sitting down next to him. He didn't mind being stupid for Killua.

"So what do you do up here?" Gon asked.

"I normally listen to music and wait for school to start." Killua said, placing his headphones up over his ears.

"Aw, that's boring. Why did we get here so early then?" Gon pouted.

"So no one knows where I go after I finish running and they don't bother me." Killua said. Gon huffed.

"Mmmhhh… I guess it's not so bad as long as we're together. But why don't we talk with each other instead?" Gon asked with a head tilt. Killua squinted at Gon. How could he say no to him?

"Fine."

"Yay!"

As more students filled the school and the time to the start came closer, Illumi's eyebrows furrowed.

"I didn't see that kid come in today."

"You mean Gon?" Hisoka asked, leaning against the tree his friend and him was standing under.

"Whatever." Illumi replied uninterested, scanning the crowd once more to see if he just made a mistake.

"You know, Illu, you sure are hanging around me more and more. Is there something you want to tell me…?" Hisoka purred.

"I'm only hanging around you because you deter my fans from crowding me too excessively." Illumi said, still looking over the school yard.

"Why are you so interested in Gon anyway? You don't even know his name- are you that interested in knowing your competition?" Hisoka asked.

"No. There is no way I'll lose. But if I don't have knowledge of where he is, he might be hanging around my Killu." Illumi said.

"And that's bad because…?" Hisoka asked. Illumi finally turned back to him.

"... This is why I don't talk to you. You don't understand me." Illumi turned to head into the school, slapping Hisoka with his hair.

"Ah- Illumi! I can understand you! Does this have to do with the friend thing again? Illumi! Are we friends?"

-o0o0o0o-

The bell rings and Gon slaps his face.

"Aw, man, I forgot, Zushi was probably waiting for us!" Gon jumped up, jogging in place in his impatience to get back downstairs.

"Aw, shoot! You're right. Let's go." Killua said, opening the door. Gon slipped by and ran down the steps, Killua following suit.

"Wait- Gon!" He called before Gon swung open the door. He looked behind him at Killua.

"That was dangerous! And we're not suppose to be up here! Let's try not to get caught coming out of here, yea?" Killua said. Gon rubbed the back of his head sheepishly.

"Sorry!" Killua closed the door behind him and they rushed to their lockers.

"There you are-!" Zushi said as he spotted them before Gon was swooping him up in his broad arms in a hug.

"We're so sorry, Zushi!" He said. "We forgot you'd be waiting for us."

"Yea, we got here pretty early." Killua said. Zushi laughed from Gon's hold.

"That's ok! Let's just get to class, we don't want to be late." He said.

"Right! Sorry again!" Gon said, putting him down. Zushi waved them off. They got to the classroom and class began with Wing coming in barely on time.

"Alright class, I have your World Star papers graded." Wing said, tapping the slightly disorganized pile of papers in his hands on the edge of his desk but it didn't do much.

Oh right. Gon thought. Killua and Gon turned theirs in yesterday at the beginning of cooking class, Killua made sure of that even if Gon was in some sort of love drunk limbo.

"I have to say I'm impressed with some of the choices. There were some overlap of World Stars that people choose since they were obvious, such as Beyonce and EXO, but I did tell you to do it on a World Star that graduated from this school, so I had to take points off." Wing said as he began passing back papers.

"I really liked you two's papers, I'm glad I gave you both the extra time." Wing said, passing back their papers. Gon looked down at the page, full points!

"Wow! Did you also get full points, Killua?" Gon asked, looking over. He was able to briefly glance a name before Killua coolly slipped the paper upside down.

"Ya, 100." He smiled. Gon looked up at Killua.

"Why can't you let me see who you did it on?"

"Cause-... it's no big deal, it's just someone I decided to do it on. If people knew who I did it on, they'll try to make a big deal out of it, or make it weird." Killua said.

"Ha, Killua, you need to stop worrying so much what people think-" Gon said, and Killua gave him a pointed look, "While we're still in school! And besides, it's me." Gon said, reaching for the paper. Killua scrunched his nose and he blushed a bit, but didn't stop him. "I already know who Canary is, she was your friend last year, right?"

Killua stilled a bit, but then nodded. He got a bit of a far off look so Gon decided to let him be while he reads the paper. Wow, she was really impressive. She is apart of an independent music brand, her hatsu is her slight urban accent she puts into her words when she sings, targeted more to a younger audience. She wanted to be able to sing what she wanted, and not have her singing be controlled by her record company. But because she works with an independent record company that's not very well known, she has to work that much harder and do alot of her own promoting because the company doesn't have enough money to do it. Gon let out a soft gasp. She was so impressive… well, she did graduate from here and became a world star, so she was bound to be impressive. But she was impressive enough to catch and keep Killua's attention. He took note of her company.

Starlight

"Wow, this is really cool." Gon said turning back to Killua.

"Ya, well, what are you telling me for…?" Killua muttered taking the paper back. "I already know that…" He muttered under his breath looking over the paper with reminiscing eyes. Gon smiled at Killua. Gon's happy Killua wasn't as hopeless to music as he previously thought. If he still had people he looked up to already in the industry he would enter, he was looking forward to something. He turned around to pay attention to Wing's lesson he already started.

-o0o0o0o0o-

The rest of the school day went pretty normally, more instructions from professionally skilled people that made Gon so thankful to Netero for letting him get this instructions. But the last period in physical training, Killua refused to shower with Gon that day for punishment of last time. He made Gon get ready first and sent him out to wait for him at the front of the school so that they could go start their training.

"Hey, Gon!" Pokkle cried to catch Gon's attention, running out from the school's front entrance flanked by his friends, Pekuba and Balda.

Gon looked up from his phone and music to see who called him and greeted his friend with a kind smile, popping one earphone out of his ear to hear him better.

"Hey, Pokkle! What's up?"

"Me and my friends are gonna head out for karaoke tonight, and we wanted to know if you wanted to come. We'd get those private rooms for maximum fun." Pokkle said, a wide smile on his face.

"Karaoke!? Wah, that sounds so fun! We could get good food and have a bunch of fun just singing and stuff." Gon gushed, punching his fist into the palm of his other hand. The 4 of them got pumped up before Gon was deflating.

"Oh, wait… me and Killua have stuff to do today. We're suppose to train for the Winter Showcase." He pouted. The others deflated as well.

"Oh, right… no, no, you're right, you should do that, it'll be super hard to win that, you'll need all the time you can get to study."

"Ya, and Killua kept telling me over and over again, 'We're starting today, Gon'... I'd feel bad about knowing it and booking over it anyways." Gon hummed, looking up. But wait… "This might work… If I could get Killua to come and have fun singing without any incentive, I could help him get to love music for the sake of music a little more!" Gon said, murmuring to himself at first then growing in volume. Pokkle and his friends just kinda blinked like, 'Was he talking to us?' They jumped slightly when Gon turned to him.

"No! This could work! We'll come, Pokkle!"

"We? Gon, there's a reason I didn't ask Killua to come. There's no way he'd come to some event where he'd have to sing." Pokkle said. Gon laughed a bit.

"Ha, Pokkle, you underestimate me! Killua will come and I'll get him to sing. Or try to. That's the plan anyway. He'll see how much fun we're having and want to join." Gon nodded. Pokkle looked a bit confused but soon Killua was coming up from the school.

"Alright Gon, if you're gonna work efficiently against Illumi we'll have to get started right away." He hooked arms with him, trying to get him to come along. Gon chuckled, keeping rooted in his spot, and Killua let out a small 'oof' as the resistance was met, pulling him back to Gon.

"Gon, what the heck, let's go!" Killua sneered. Gon pulled Killua back to his side to join the circle of boys.

"Well, Killua… I know you said we're gonna start working on the training stuff today…" Gon started innocently.

"Yea…?" Killua said slowly, turning his gaze to the other teens in front of him as if to get some sort of heads up on what Gon was hinting at. It didn't sound too good right now.

"But Pokkle invited us to go out to Karaoke tonight! I thought it'd be ok-"

"-What, no way Gon, we can't-"

"-It'd be really fun-!"

"-Seriously? I've been telling you since Tuesday that we'd start today-"

"-I knew you'd bring that up-"

"Gon!" Killua snapped, turning to him. Gon gave an apologetic smile to Pokkle and his friends awkwardly standing there for a moment before taking Killua's elbow and leading him a few steps away. Killua pulled his arm from Gon's grip before he got that far anyways.

"Killua-" Gon started appeasingly.

"Gon, I thought you wanted to win the showcase. I thought you wanted my help, you can't be blowing off practice just for anything, Gon, you need to be serious about this!" Killua scolded, eyes narrowed dangerously. Gon chuckled nervously, he needed to defuse him quick.

"Haha, Killua, calm down." Gon smiled easily. Killua growled but Gon took it a good sign he wasn't going off on him anymore. "I do, I do want to do the training with you, I completely understand we have a short time to work with before the showcase. I was just thinking this could be something fun we do before we get started. Kinda like a party before going back to school or… the last meal before death row." Gon said. Killua glared at him and Gon shook his head. "Not that last one- c'mon, like a moral booster before going headlong into 'hard-work' mode."

Killua looked down in thought, his eyes softening up.

"Mh… I guess…" He shrugged.

"Yea! And it seems a little weird to start on a Thursday anyway, right? We can start on Friday, ok?" He said.

"Yea… whatever. Fine, go have fun. I want to hear that you got nothing less than 90s on those singing machines." Killua snorted, pushing his finger into Gon's chest, a light tone to his voice. Gon huffed a small laugh before tilting his head quizzically.

"What do you mean? You're coming too, Killua."

"What? Excuse me, I think you forgot the part where I told you I don't go around singing like that." Killua said, crossing his arms.

"No, no, Killua! It's ok, it'll be our friends and a private room! No one else will hear but us."

"Gon, I told you, I don't give out free concerts."

"You also told me you'd try singing with someone else that's not me." Gon shot back and Killua scoffed, feeling called out.

"W-well…!" Killua tried to come up with something and only grew angrier with Gon's growing smile. "Shut up! I don't want to come, and I don't want to sing." He started walking away.

"Killua!" Gon cried, and turned back to Pokkle and the others. He made some sort of gesture and Pokkle couldn't determine if he was telling them to wait there or follow, so they frantically made a decision as Gon turned to chase Killua and followed him.

"Come on, Killua, you have to come! It won't be fun without you!"

"Sure it will, you guys have fun all the time." Killua replied without turning back.

"Not like how we have fun!" Gon whined.

"I'm not going." Killua huffed.

"Please? You'll have fun, you can sing to music the way you used to!" Gon said.

"Not with others in the room! They'll only want me to sing!"

"No, no, they'll want to sing too! That's the fun of singing!"

"Even if I'm better than them? That won't discourage them from singing?" Killua asked, finally turning his head although he kept moving.

"It hasn't discouraged me yet, Killua." Gon said in the most honest voice he could muster. He counted it a victory when he saw Killua blush and turned his head away.

"No…!" He finally said after a pause. Gon pouted before a sly smile spread on his face.

"C'mon Killua…" He hummed, poking at Killua's side which the ashen haired teen just swatted away. "When the sun shines, we shine together!" Gon sang out the familiar and earworm song, "Told you I'll be here forever!" Killua looked back at the teen, slightly aghast.

"Gon, don't…!" Killua strained through his teeth, embarrassed. Pokkle and the others lit up as they heard the song, ready to sing along with the easy lyrics. They ran forward to walk with Gon's pace by Killua's side.

"Took an oath that I'm a stick it out till the end!" They sang in chorus.

"Oh gawd, Gon if you're gonna sing, please don't follow me and do it…" Killua muttered, facing back forward and trying to speed walk away.

"Now that it's raining more than ever! Know that we still have each other!" They broke into harmony as they followed after Killua to get him to sing. Killua's eyes widened as he saw a couple of straggling students behind after school, much like they were. They were watch the scene with wide eyes and he blushed deeply, waving away an apology for the disturbance his 'entourage' was making with a nervous smile and covered his face. Oh, why couldn't the earth swallow him up? He stopped abruptly as Gon skipped ahead of him and blocked his path.

"You can stand under my umbrella! You can stand under my umbrella-ella-ella, eh eh eh!" He sang out, the others stopping behind them. They stopped singing as they wondered if their singing got through to Killua in their earnesty to get him to come. Gon waited a few breaths, watching Killua's face for any signs.

Killua bit his lip, conflicted. And it was so stupid, he loves that song… why was Gon like this…?

"Come on Killua… you gotta learn to start singing like no one's listening." Gon said softly as he looked him in the eyes. Killua's eyes widened before he looked down with a spreading smile.

Why was Gon so amazing?

"Because!" Killua sang out, turning his face up and throwing his hands up. The other four males cheers in their success to get Killua to come. Then they all launched into the refrain again, Gon hooking Killua under his arm.

'This will be fun, right?' Killua thought as he was laughing so much he could barely deliver the words of the song. 'I don't need to sing to impress. It's fun with friends. Singing for the sake of singing… right!'


Gon and Killua figured out Ponzu was also joining them, and they drove to a karaoke shop. They bought a private room like Pokkle said and they even bought some food like fries and pizza. Killua's eyes lit up with delight, not being able to indulge in these kinds of food very often. Gon was happy Killua was having fun!

But once they were inside the room, Killua was starting to have second thoughts and doubts about coming. There was nothing wrong with the room, it was small, able to fit a small wrap around couch along the walls and a table that went in the space left in front of the couch.

Then there was about 4 feet of room left for people to stand and sing, then the TV opposite the couch. There was the song book on the table for song selection.

But Killua didn't know about singing. There was a voice in the back of his head that told him this would turn out badly. The people he was with would treat him differently when they heard him sing. They'll crave more of his voice and they'll make him sing every song just to hear him. He shivered at the thought, dark shadows flashing across his mind, but then Gon was there in front of him, his brightness clearing the dark from his mind.

"Killua! C'mon! Sit over here next to me!" Gon cried. Killua smiled, trying not to let his nerves show on the surface.

"Sure Gon!" Killua hummed.

He planted his butt and didn't really move to partake in festivities after that. Gon went first, way too excited than it called for in the moment, but they all expected it. It's Gon, and he's adorably excitable like a pup and is very bad at holding in what he's feeling.

Funnily, Gon's first song choice was a crack, deciding on 'Who said we're wack?' by The Lonely Island. Everyone couldn't help cracking up as Gon tried his best to get into character and seem like some sort of gangster, but was just an adorable dork who got his pretend feelings hurt. Gon began scrolling through the book for the next song, and everyone's sure Gon would have hogged the machine if someone didn't do something. Luckily Pokkle already had a song picked out and pried the mic from Gon.

Killua was happy to listen to Gon sing, it helped him calm down a bit since he started first. He didn't appreciate the clenching of his jaw his anxiety was making him do, but he faked neutral good mood whenever Gon looked, so that was good enough.

He just felt much too nervous still to sing yet.

There were only two microphones available for use, so only two at a time could sing or people could crowd one, but it was obvious most songs were for solos or for duets.

Pokkle and his friends most often didn't care, Pokkle taking one mic to sing and his two friends taking the other so they can all sing together. Pokkle sang 'Runaway Baby' by Bruno Mars, and 'Movin' out' by Billy Joel with his friends as sort of background singers.

When Ponzu wasn't amusingly arguing with Killua, she finally got up there to sing some good choices, at least in Killua's taste. He couldn't dog her for singing Beyonce's 'Irreplacable' and 'Love on Top' and singing 'Through the Fire' by Chaka Khan.

Killua tried to keep his heart from hammering away in his chest and keep his blush off his face. While Gon wasn't able to be up there singing and performing, he was right next to Killua, giving small nudges to get his attention, leaning into his space to whisper inside jokes, and kept his arms over the back of Killua's seat, close enough Killua could feel the heat off Gon's chest. It made Killua want to just lean closer, close the space between them and lose himself in Gon's warmth, and not to mention it made him feel relaxed and not out of place within this friend group.

Killua was disappointed when Gon got up again to sing, but that was short lived when he found out Gon was singing Destiny's Child's 'Bills Bills Bills.' Everyone was cheering for Gon and his passive aggression to this mystery man who won't pay his bills. Everyone was in a good mood as Gon so easily creates the atmosphere.

But Killua was really taken off guard when Gon was then suddenly turned to him.

"C'mon, Killua you should sing too!" Gon pitched forward to take his hand, but Killua was already shaking his head when Gon opened his mouth.

"O-oh, no, no way- I-!"

"C'mon Killua!"

"Ya, Killua!"

"Please sing with us!" The peanut gallery decided to pitch in, crying out encouraging shouts, friendly enough. But Killua's chest squeezed in a panic, flashes of demands and shouting to sing, insistent even if he didn't want to. He opened his mouth again to protest, a squeak barely coming out in his choking panic that was probably unnoticeable to anyone else, but then Gon was suddenly flooding his view again and he breathed a bit easier, Gon's hand sliding into his. The warm weight helped tether him to the situation and not into his head.

"It's ok, Killua... we're all your friends here and we just want you to have fun too..." Gon said in a soft, reasoning voice. Killua sucked in a breath, his eyes locked with Gon's before he sighed, and Gon cheered, taking that as a yes.

Well, he wouldn't be wrong, Killua didn't want to ruin the good mood. Killua let his head hang but held his hand out palm up to get the mic and Gon happily dropped it in his hand.

"I'll pick the song for you!" Gon said, going over to the book.

"Ya, ya..." He muttered. He cleared his throat slightly, giving a discreet side eye to the small audience to get a peak of what their faces said. They all looked excited, all the boys besides Gon never having actually heard Killua yet at all. They looked expectant but happy.

Would they get upset with him if he wasn't up to their standards? Would he ruin the mood if his singing got a bit pitchy? If he didn't give 100%, would they tell him to get out? Try again? What-?

"I got it! Get ready, Killua! There's singing right from the start...!" Gon hummed teasingly, returning Killua to the levity of the situation, and punching in the song ID into the Karaoke machine remote. Killua blinked before remembering to react accordingly. He let a small chesire smile cover his features.

"Gon, you insult me! I feel like you tried to get me a difficult song but it won't work...!" Killua chuckled and turned to the screen. He took a breath to calm himself again, his back to his 'audience.'

The words 'Red Balloon' by Charli XCX flashed on the screen in red bubbly font, and Killua's mind raced to pull up the file in his mind with the lyrics and pitch before the song could.

Killua almost missed the downbeat, brought the mic to his mouth, and sang out.

"~Ah-ooh! If you got troubles let 'em go! Let 'em soar so high, high into the sky, Just like a red balloon!"

Gon twisted his head around to scan the faces of everyone in room, knowing none of them had really officially heard Killua sing. He felt the smile on his face widen along with the huge, bubbling pride feeling in his chest at seeing all their faces. It was a mix of dropped jaws and admiring smiles, all too stunned to react besides that.

"Ah-ooh! Don't let your worries get to you… Let 'em float on by, high into the sky, Just like a red balloon!"

They finally reacted with appreciative shouts and cheers. It surprised Killua a bit, not expecting them to be so vocal with their approval. He smiled and gave them a brief glance before looking back at the screen to read and sing.

"Monday morning: Shoot up like a rocket. Yeah, the sun is shining, keep it in my pocket. Got this golden feeling never gonna stop, it just goes on and on." The people in the room were clapping along with the beat.

"Keep on clapping, Join the celebration. Turn the music louder on my favourite station, wanna spread my magic all across the nation, do it all day long!"

Gon's chest felt like bursting at seeing the smile that fell on Killua's face as he sang. He was having fun! He was actually having fun while singing! Killua let out a small chuckle and saw the next words show up, then remembered how fast the next lines were. He would have stumbled and messed up, but his training wouldn't ever allow the mispronunciation of lyrics. He focused a bit to get a comfortable pace on the words, reading with care.

"Today, I opened my eyes And now I'm so happy and free, I've got my friends by my side Aad that's all that matters to me. So, come on, get up and join in cause this is just what you need, Let's do it all day long!"

Killua allowed a breath in and everyone laughed, noticing how he was caught off guard to sing. Killua blushed a bit but also allowed himself to laugh a bit into the start of the next lines.

"Today, I opened my eyes And now I'm so happy and free, I've got my friends by my side and that's all that matters to me. So, come on, get up and join in cause this is just what you need, Let's do it all day long!"

The others in the room sang out the "Ah-ooh" with him as he sang. "Ah-ooh! If you got troubles let 'em go let 'em soar, so high, high into the sky just like a red balloon! Ah-ooh! Don't let your worries get to you! Let 'em float on by, high into the sky, just like a red balloon! So turn it up now!" The others sang the "ah-oohs" for him, everyone having a good time. "(Ah-ooh!)

So turn it up now! (Ah-ooh!)"

Killua couldn't believe how fun this was. They weren't upset that he was singing better than them, or that he messed up a little bit. He never thought that he could sing with people he considered friends, or be comfortable with the prospect. He had to thank Gon later for making him come, he would have never believed this to be possible if he didn't experience this.

"Bees are buzzing, Butterflies are dancing, And the trees are humming, Birds are singing songs

Oh, can't you see it's lovely? Life is beautiful, and it goes on and on!"

Gon couldn't take his eyes off Killua. He looked so gorgeous singing up there, and he thinks Killua's smile was the most precious thing. He wanted to protect it and always wanted him to wear it.

"Today, I opened my eyes And now I'm so happy and free. I've got my friends by my side and that's all that matters to me. So, come on, get up and join in cause this is just what you need. Let's do it all day long!

"Today, I opened my eyes And now I'm so happy and free I've got my friends by my side and that's all that matters to me. So, come on, get up and join in cause this is just what you need.

Let's do it all day long!"

No one in the room besides Gon thought Killua would ever actually sing, it's why they never bothered him all night. They were happy enough just having him in the room and hanging out like a cool presence. They felt like that they were all getting closer as friends, hanging out and singing together just like this. Who knew this was all they needed to do to get Killua to sing? Some nice words and friendly intentions?

"Ah-ooh! If you got troubles let 'em go, Let 'em soar, so high, high into the sky, Just like a red balloon!" They all sang out "Ah-ooh!" with varying comedic effects.

"Don't let your worries get to you, Let 'em float on by, high into the sky, Just like a red balloon! So turn it up now! (Oh!)!" The others sang the back vocals for him as he sang the lyrics. "So turn it up now! (Ah-ooh!)!"

Killua closed his eyes to sing the vocals and everyone went quiet again.

"Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah

Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah

Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah

Ah-ah-ah"

Gon couldn't believe how beautiful he sounded, his voice oscillating the scales and notes, like a careful painting. By the way everyone else was just listening, Gon thinks everyone thought the same. He was a really beautiful singer, and he's getting a bit jealous that everyone gets to hear what used to be just for him.

But no, this is ok. This is what he wanted. This will lead to growth for Killua. He'll be happy just like to listen to Killua finish out the last of the vocals with perfection.

"So turn it up now!

Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah

Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah

Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah

Ah-ah-ah!"

Everyone erupted into applause and praise. Killua laughed, blushing a bit and brushing his bangs away from his face. The machine flashed a perfect 100.

"You were amazing!"

"Wow, I didn't know you were that good!"

"Amazing!"

"Thanks-!" Killua chuckled before he was swept up in a giant hug by Gon. "Oof! Gon!" Killua laughed, his feet not touching the floor.

"Oh, Killua, I'm so proud of you! You were amazing, and you sounded so beautiful, and you looked like you were having so much fun!" He put him down and beamed him a giant smile. "I'm so happy."

Killua smiled back. "Thanks… I'm having a good time, I am." He nodded. Gon smile widened impossibly more.

"Let's sing another song together!" Gon said, bounding for the book.

"C'mon, let us have a turn!" Ponzu said. "I don't want to sit here and listen to Killua all day. I have to do that enough when he's being annoying at school!"

"Shut up, no one asked you to hang around me at school." Killua said, joining Gon's side.

"I'm not trying to be! I'm trying to hang by Gon!" Ponzu said.

"Well, we kinda come as a pair, so…" Killua said with a 'too bad' tone. Gon beamed up at the teen by his side. He's so happy Killua had the same sentiment, that they were such close friends, it should be common knowledge: If you want one, the other comes included.

"Fine! We're still singing first! Pokkle, come on!" Ponzu said, kneeling by the book and pulling it away from Gon.

"Aw…!" Gon pouted. Killua lifted Gon up with a laugh.

"It's ok, Gon! We have all night to sing together." Killua smiled and Gon felt like his chest would burst from happy Killua was making him.

"Right!"

Pozu got Pokkle to sing 'Lucky' by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat but then Gon was jumping up after so Killua and him can sing a duet. He found one Killua really liked after they had sang called 'Busted' by The Isley Brothers. It was hilarious hearing Gon cursing, and Killua was a perfect actor in pretending like he was put on the spot. With both of them hearing the song for the first time, some notes was pitchy but the fun was that they were together.

Then they finished the night out with some lighter funnier songs. Killua wanted to sing 'Like a Boss' by The Lonely Island, and no one was about to stop him from singing for everyone again. It was funny how much it kinda fit his cocky and ridiculously confident attitude. Pokkle's friends sang the last songs, 'What the Hell' by Avril Lavigne (Gon thought it was about time someone sang it since Melody didn't), and 'I Have Nothing' by Whitney Houston. Everyone agreed it was time to go when Balda and Pekuba found and sang 'The Simpsons' Theme song, which was just the words 'the simpsons' and the instrumental that was the rest of the song. They left as the song played out. Killua was so happy, easily falling into conversation with the others around them. It was like Gon was always saying, music really did help people make connections and grow closer together.


Pokkle just couldn't let things be as they were. He was too excited (As anyone would be) to be friends with Killua now. And not just friends with Killua, but having him sing with and for him. There was no way he couldn't brag about it.

"Yea! Killua totally went out with us to karaoke!"

"Of course he sung for us! We're friends now!"

"No, he's not as stingy about it as you might think. I think if you're nice about, he'd sing with anyone."

"Wow, Killua sings now!"

"Yea, he's not being selfish anymore!"

"I can't wait to hear him sing around school finally!"

"Yea, I could never afford their concerts and it's not the same experience than if you hear him in person!"

"Wow, Killua sings!"

By late morning that day, a good portion of the school heard about Killua's singing last night and that it wasn't for any other reason than just to sing. And they all wanted a piece.

-o0o0o0o0o-

Killua raised an eyebrow at the hushed murmurs that the auditorium fell into once he and Gon entered the room.

"What the heck?" Killua muttered, seeing the mass of them turning back to look at him. Gon blinked observing the same situation.

"Are they all looking at you? Why?" Gon asked.

"I didn't do anything weird today, I don't think. Quick, do I have something on my face?" Killua asked, pulling Gon to stand in front of him and block the views of those in their seats. Gon blinked, his view suddenly filled with the sight of Killua, and that tingly feeling spread from his chest. He was hyper aware of Killua's hands on his forearms as he quickly scanned his beautiful friend's face.

"Nope, you're good. Your masquerade isn't even gooped." He smirked, brushing a stray hair strand from his face. Killua's face scrunched in displeasure at being the center or seemingly unwarranted attention. He pushed past Gon to slip into their back seats.

"Alright, they're being weird…" Killua said, as Gon sat next to him. The late bell was ringing and an older teen was walking over to them, his sights on the two. Killua raised an eyebrow in suspicion.

"What is going on?" He mumbled.

"I dunno…" Gon whispered back, but he felt his fists clenching up, feeling his overprotectiveness for Killua flare up.

"Hi… Gon, Killua." He smiled, twiddling his fingers together. Gon looked up at him then at the rest of the auditorium who seemed to have come to a complete hush and was twisting in their seats to see what happened next. Low murmur still went through the auditorium and some turned their heads when Gon looked over as though they were trying to pretend like they weren't paying attention to what would happen next. Gon's eyebrows furrowed. Was this a prank?

"What is it?" Killua snapped, also feeling a bit unnerved at seeming to be left out of some sort of conversation.

"Well, I was just wondering… if it's ok with you… in one of my classes, we have an assignment to write a song, and we could get anyone to perform it for us. I really think you could deliver it the best in my vision." He said.

Both Gon and Killua blinked at him and the whole auditorium was so quiet you could hear a pin drop as they awaited what Killua would say next. Killua's eyes dropped from the man's eyes to the seat in front of him. He scoffed as he felt anger blossom across his chest, threatening to grip his limbs in its control. Then he was letting out a couple laughs from the absurdity of it all. Was he serious? Did he hear right?

The rest of the auditorium was starting to murmur with skeptical whispers and conspiracy theories while the guy stood there nervously. Gon just looked at Killua's profile, worried for his sanity as he just laughed a bit at the guy's question instead of answering.

"Killua, are you-?" Gon started.

"Alright, class, we'll get started-" Kastro began, walking out from behind the stage.

"Seriously?" Killua let out in an icy voice, the auditorium sweeping to silence again from the chill in the air at Killua's voice. He stood up slowly facing the guy then looked at everyone else in the auditorium. "Is this for real? Did you all think I'd agree to something like this? Did something happen to give you all reason of otherwise?"

"Killua-" Gon started in a whisper.

"You better double check that 'vision' of yours, cause I'm not singing for anybody." He let out in an icy tone. Kastro blinked, not knowing what he just walked into. The guy stood there shocked for a moment but then his eyebrows furrowed.

"That's not fair! Pokkle said you sing for your friends!" At the mention of his name, Killua's piercing eyes sought him out in the crowd, like he had always knew his location, and Pokkle sunk beneath his seat out of view.

"Typical-" Killua said under his breath.

"Is it because we're not friends? I can be your friend, I was just asking politely right now." He insisted, the rest of the auditorium firing up in conversation again. Kurapika and Melody looked about them with concern and Kurapika put his head in his hands. This couldn't end well.

"Hey, now…!" Gon said, standing up too. That's not how that's supposed to go, that's the sort of thing Killua hates. Before Gon could say anything else, Killua was slipping past him to remove the barrier between him and the guy. Gon stepped out into the aisle with him, wanting to try and keep the situation defused.

"You think that's all it takes for me to sing with you? I'm gonna have to be the one who wants to sing with you, stupid, I don't even know your skill." He said. Others stood up from their seats.

"That's not fair! You sang for Pokkle and his friends! He said all we have to do is be friends with you!"

"Yea! I know Pokkle's group isn't as great as you or anything!"

"You're just being stingy again!"

"You don't have a standard for us to try and be your friends!"

"Guys, guys!" Gon started. They were ruining everything, they were gonna undo everything Gon's been trying to teach Killua about liking to sing again.

"You guys want me to be your friend?" Killua scoffed. "You guys don't want me to be your friend. You want me to sing for you. To do your stuff for you so you can pass assignments and grades. You guys want me to sing for you? Fine! I'll sing for you." Killua snapped, going off down the aisle towards the stage. Gon blinked, then started after him, shocked. As was much of the auditorium, they had no idea he'd actually sing for them! This was crazy! This was insane! They were actually gonna get a personal concert by Killua!

Gon caught up to Killua and fell into step with him.

"Killua, you don't have to do this-"

"No, Gon, they keep asking and asking. Might as well give them what they want, right? Right." Gon slowed to a stop as Killua went forward to Kastro's music fairy and whispered something to her. She nodded and started pulling up music as Killua continued on to get on stage, Kastro already getting off to make way. Gon let out a sigh. This wasn't going so well, Killua was regressing, he's sure…

Everyone else seemed unbothered, going to the front of the stage to get the best experience. Gon scooted into his seat in one of the rows closer to the stage, sitting down and deciding to trust Killua.

A perky intro came through the speakers as Killua took up one of the microphones up front. He checked the connection real quick with two taps then began with the song, his theatricals kicking in and he walked about with sass. He regarded the audience, so ready for a performance before him, and he let out a small laugh.

"So, you guys want me to talk some trash, ay?"

"Not even thirty second, You're asking loads of questions. You're killing the connection! Ooh ooh!" Killua sang, pointing out to the crowd who quieted down once he started singing. They were stunned by his voice, his live performance and hearing his voice echoing out through the speakers and around them was an experience.

"We're kissing in the limo, You pass over your demo, Try to play me like Nintendo! Ooh ooh!" Killua sang out, flipping his hair away from his face and gave a run through his hair with his free hand, a flirty move that most girls reacted to with shouts and cries. He let his hands fly about with points and his feet stomp with rocker band charisma.

"Don't act like you don't know who I am, You just mouthed it to your friend, no question…!" Killua sang with a biting tone, vaguely pointing at people in the crowds who barely cared he was basically ripping into them and just cheered.

"You only want to touch me 'cause I'm famous! Get your friends to tape us! Do you think that I'm that wasted, wasted? Only want to touch 'cause I'm famous! Drop my name in Vegas!

Your ticket to the A-List, save it!"

Killua tossed his head back before giving scolding looks to everyone at the foot of the stage.

"You only want to touch me cause I'm famous!"

The people in the auditorium were having a blast, people trying to record him and others closest to the stage reaching up as though to get Killu to bend over and touch them or maybe the privilege of Killua stepping on their fingers.

Gon, meanwhile, is listening to the song Killua chose and wondered who hurt him. He sang out with bitter feelings, and he's sure Killua wouldn't have reacted that strongly before singing if this wasn't something personal for him he was trying to overcome. Gon was getting a better understanding of Killua. And he wanted to help him overcome this trauma.

~Na na na, nanananana, Na na na, nanananana, Na na na, nanananana, Na na na

Some people were successfully getting some videos to upload to the school's website. Others viewing it second hand were intrigued and confused.

'Is this happening now?'

'Is this for real?'

'Where are you!?'

"I see you taking pictures…" Killua winked into the crowd, making another round of cries. "Uploaded them to Twitter… I'm zippin' up your zipper…" Killua rolled his eyes as his mouth formed 'ohs' for the vocals "Ooh ooh." Some people guilty put away their phones.

"You could've been a keeper If you weren't such a creeper. Go look for Justin Bieber!" Killua theatrically shook his head as though disappointed, a faux pained look on his face before shooing the crowd away with lithe, precise hand movements. "Ooh ooh!"

"Don't act like you don't know who I am, You just mouthed it to your friend, no question…!" Killua whipped his head to one side with the microphone in one hand, the other hand tossed behind his head, the epitome of performance personality. "You only want to touch me 'cause I'm famous!" The crowd again went wild, surging forward and jumping along with the music.

"Get your friends to tape us! Do you think that I'm that wasted, wasted? Only want to touch me 'cause I'm famous!

"Drop my name in Vegas! Your ticket to the A-List! Save it! You only want to touch me cause I'm famous!"

~Na na na, nanananana, Na na na, nanananana, Na na na, nanananana, Na na na

"One more strike, waste of time- I can't get this right, Hard to know if they really like

Me or the money…!" Killua sang, his energy a little lower as he went back to looking down condescendingly at those cheering for his voice. The majority didn't care, eating up the words, his voice, his looks- at least he was looking at them. Outside, students were swirling around, running outside of classrooms as they got the intel that Killua was actually singing during school hours and for free right now. Skipping and running out of class to find where he was.

"I don't care about the fame, Cause I'd give it up just for one night With somebody who really wants me…!"

Killua had closed his eyes in the moment of singing and Gon's skin broke out in goosebumps at the emotion his voice held. He never really realized it, but now that Killua actually did it, Gon noticed that Killua never sang with him or at him with emotion. He just sang.

But this… his voice rocked with emotion…

It was breathtaking.

Killua peaked his eyes open to look down at the crowd again with a snarky smirk. "Too bad you're a waste of time."

The auditorium doors opened and a girl cried out to the crowds behind her, "Guys, he's in here!" Then the place was flooding with students who wanted a chance to hear Killua's voice personally. Someone let out a shrill cry as Killua sang out with renewed energy "You only want to touch me 'cause I'm famous!"

Gon gasped out at how many people forgoed class just to come and hear Killua. Gon never knew just how lucky he was to be able to hear it and how stingy Killua's been to everyone else about letting them hear. But Gon had to give it to Killua to keep up his stage energy and personality even with the unexpected surge of fans or shouts that seemed to be trying to drown out his voice.

"Get your friends to tape us! Do you think that I'm that wasted, wasted? Only want to touch me 'cause I'm famous! Drop my name in Vegas! Your ticket to that A-List! Save it! Only want to touch me 'cause I'm famous!" People took out their phone trying to record or put on their lights to flash the stage in color and lighting, Killua dancing around in their drags of light, making him look like a shining star on stage.

In a classroom off in another part of school, Hisoka leaned over to his friend's desk, his leering smile not meaning any good. Too excited to spill some tea, he dangled his phone in front of Illumi's face.

Illumi sneered at his view being blocked but then blinked in surprise at what he saw on the screen. Was that his Killu? On stage? Right now? Singing?

"What is this?" Illumi asked Hisoka sharply.

"Fun~" Hisoka chuckled deeply.

"Get your friends to tape us! Do you think that I'm that wasted, wasted? Only want to touch me cause I'm famous!" Killua sang out. The cheers sang out as he looked down at them. His hair was roused a bit more messily than it normally was, a few of his bangs covering his eyes in a beautiful way, his blue eyes piercing through the white contrast.

"I'm not even famous, anyways… hahaha, yet!" Killua sneered, ultimately landing the final blow that they're so obsessed with him and he wasn't even the tallest standard of what impressive was.

~Na na na, nanananana, Na na na, nanananana, Na na na, nanananana, Na na na!

Killua popped the microphone onto the stand as the last of the song played out and the crowd went crazy for his angle of haughty grace in his performance. Even Kastro had to give him his applause. Who was he to bar his students from singing when that was the goal of the whole Academy? Even if it did end up hijacking his class time?

The audience cheered like it was a real performance, fanatics of Killua wanting more. Kastro stood up and projected his voice to the crowd to try and get them to calm down.

"Alright, alright! Those who do not have my class right now need to go and return to their classes and teachers! I'm sure they did not appreciate you guys ditching in the middle of it!"

Gon got up to go to Killua, meeting him on his way down the steps. However, Killua was glaring off into the crowd. When Gon looked, he saw it was Pokkle who he was glaring at, but Pokkle looked to be getting an earful from Kurapika already and was sheepishly rubbing his arm.

"Killua…!" Gon cried out, trying to be heard over the crowds' cheering.

"Hey, hey! Hold it! Listen to me!" Kastro yelled as he tried to keep students back. They were pushing forward towards Killua, multiple with papers in their hands for autographs and phones for pictures. Gon gasped at the scene, now he knew what Illumi saw that first day of school inside the circle of rabid fans coming at him.

"Stop! Stop it!" Kastro said, barely keeping the throng of students back like an underpaid bodyguard. Killua stumbled back into Gon as another surge had Kastro bumping into the teen. Kastro turned to them, his head over his shoulder.

"Gon, go, get Killua out of here. I have to calm them down." Kastro instructed, gritting his teeth with the effort at trying not to let the crowd overwhelm them. Killua opened his mouth to say something but Kastro didn't have to tell Gon twice. He grabbed Killua's upper arm and booked it up the aisle of the auditorium, Killua stumbling to keep upright and behind him at Gon's pace.

"Gon, calm down!" Killua cried. "Slow down!"

Gon looked behind him but only saw the audience ready to form a mob, mow Kastro over and follow them in some sort of Beatles-esque chase scene. Gon wasn't having that. He stopped suddenly and dropped down to a crouch, Killua stumbling over Gon in surprise. But then Gon stood back up, catching Killua in his midsection, having him over his shoulder.

"Ooof! Gon! What the hell?!" Killua wheezed but Gon didn't reply, he just turned on his heels and booked it out of there, smoke in his wake. By the time the crowd finally slipped away from Kastro and got out to the hall, there was no hints of Gon or which way they went anywhere.

-o0o0o0o-

"Gon, you are way too dramatic…" Killua said as Gon finally put him down, huffing and puffing, at their usual table outside the lunchroom.

"What? Didn't you see the way they were gonna mob you?" Gon asked, his cheeks slightly flushed from how hard he ran.

"Well, yea, Gon, that's how fans are. That's why celebrities and stars have body guards, and why we learn self defense. But they wouldn't have trampled me or whatever it was you were thinking." Killua said, following Gon as they sat at the stone table.

"Could have fooled me, I was really worried about you. I had no idea so many people would have come to see you… they must be as amazed by your voice as I am." Gon said with sincerity, holding Killua's gaze. His face turned red and he turned away, his eyes closed in bashfulness.

"Stupid! They're not amazed at my voice like you are… they just want to use me like usual. Pokkle had to run his mouth like I done changed my mind about how I use my voice and they prey on the first chance they can to use it for their benefit!" Killua ranted, crossing his arms. Gon's eyes took on a hard edge as he remembered the performance.

"Killua." Gon said to get his attention. Killua looked over at him with a raised eyebrow. "The song you sang… Did it hold truth in what you experienced?" Gon asked.

"Uh, yea, didn't you hear what I was just saying? They only ever want me for what I can get them, not for me-"

"No, Killua, you-..." Gon looked off as he tried to think of how to say this. "How did you learn that? That they would only ever want you for your voice?"

"Oh, well…" Killua started. "Illumi told me… before I came here for my first year. 'Don't sing for anybody, they'll only want to use your voice. Once you give them what you want, they'll leave you without a second look behind. To use you as a stepping stone and leave without helping you up too.'" Killua said and Gon felt something in him relax and he breathed a bit easier.

"I see-"

"But of course I didn't listen. It was my first time in public school, and what could my brother know, y'kno?" Killua said, his eyes seeming to gaze over. Gon felt his breath catch again as he listened to Killua.

"I went out fully prepared to try and live normally… make some friends, you know? I made a couple. One of them, she was probably my only true friend…" He murmured. "And there was this one guy. Made me feel really special. And I did what I could to help him." Gon gave his full attention to Killua even if Killua was staring far off at an unforeseen object.

"Heh… I should have listened to Illumi. I didn't know better, but I thought I did. He didn't do anything for me, just careless words and promises. He didn't care about me…" Killua's glazed-over look as he talked about his experience made it seem like he wasn't even talking to Gon anymore. But Gon wasn't about to let his presence be known. It might make Killua shut him out again, and if this was how he was going to get more background on Killua, he would be quiet and just listen. Like Killua did for him. Gon wasn't expecting Killua to start singing again, softly, under his breath. Beautifully sad.

"I remember years ago… Someone told me I should take… Caution when it comes to love, I did… I did. And you were strong and I was not… My illusion, my mistake, I was careless, I forgot, I did…"

Gon's eyes widened as he realize… He dated this guy!

"When all is done, there is nothing to say… You have gone and so effortlessly… You have won, you can go ahead tell them...Tell them all I know now, Shout it from the roof tops, Write it on the sky line, All we had is gone now. Tell them I was happy, And my heart is broken, All my scars are open, Tell them what I hoped would be impossible… Impossible… Impossible… Impossible…" Killua finished with his eyes closed and Gon could feel his heart hurt with how heavy Killua's singing was laced with emotion. And again, it was about some past hurt, and, Gon knew, lover.

Gon felt angry, and secondhand hurt, then protective and possessive of Killua again. He took Killua's hands, finally snapping Killua out of his revere and Killua locked eyes with Gon's.

"Killua. Those people that hurt you and used you... They're long gone and out of your life now. You have me now, and I promise you…" Gon looked down at a loss for words, not knowing how to make those words mean more to someone who's probably heard it too many times. "I swear on my life, Killua, that I'll never, ever make you feel like that. I'll never let you regret any moment with me, and I'll do everything in my power to make music worth singing for you again. I'll help you forget you ever knew those people in the past. You can trust me, ok? I'll always be here for you." Gon said, trying his best to put all his earnesty and honesty behind those words, going up and cupping Killua's face. Killua looked back at Gon with wide eyes, eyes as blue and expanse as the ocean, and so open and vulnerable and Gon will make sure to never make Killua regret being this vulnerable with him. He'd never want to betray his trust. He was so beautiful, he didn't know who'd ever hurt him, and the thought made him mad. He'd just lean forward and kiss him if he knew that wouldn't prompt a horrible reaction out of Killua. He just hoped Killua would believe him.

Killua's eyes softened, almost looking purple in the soft sunlight, as a small smile broke out on his face.

"Gon…" He breathed out in a small laugh that made Gon's chest squeeze. "You idiot. You think I don't know that? You never told me in words like this, but you show it everyday with everything you do for me. I know you wouldn't try to hurt me… this wasn't your intention when you invited me to Karaoke. You're just trying to help. But thank you…" Killua said, leaning his head into Gon's hand, and Gon had to physically stop himself from pulling Killua in to his embrace. Because if he got Killua that close, then he'd be close enough to kiss. And Gon didn't know if he would have enough self control at that distance to stop himself from doing it.

Luckily (or unluckily) for him, Killua moved himself from Gon's hold soon enough and stood up.

"That's enough about me and my sob story. Let's do some training while we're out here." Killua said. Gon smiled widely and stood up as well.

"Right!"

-o0o0o0o0o0o-

Gon swallowed as he stepped to the front of the room for Palm. So many people have gone before and only done about moderately well. No one's really gotten them all right. He was able to see the way Palm was administering the test- it was a mix of playing a key on the piano then reporting which note it was and pointing out a note on the scale then singing what sound it makes.

Killua was already exempted from the test, but Gon would have felt a bit better taking it with him. Palm smiled encouragingly at him as Gon stepped up.

"Are you ready?" Palm asked.

"Yes!" Gon piped, trying not to sound as nervous as he felt.

"Alright, lets see how much you improved." She said giving an eye to Killua. Killua closed his eyes in an attempt not to roll them.

"Right."

She positioned her hands over the keys.

=End Chapter 7=


Honorable Mentions:
Crush- David archuleta (Scene of Death of a Bachelor); Also Cannonball from Home OST Kiesza; Also Weak by SWV
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger- Daft Punk (Running Scene)
Yum Yum- 7 Go up [Produce 101] for the Candy Candy song Killua was singing
Uptown Funk- Bruno Mars (More Karaoke singing by Gon) [suggested by Ao3 commenter asyaforni]

The Umbrella singing scene was an idea inspired by another story I read from the Powerpuff girls Fanfiction called 'More than Human,' I love that story, so I wanted to try to get a scene from it!
New Tag unlocked: Pining Gon!
I hope you all enjoyed, if you have any song suggestions for Gon's concert to sing to his school, I will take some at this time until next chapter!
Thanks for reading!

=EDIT= (10/19/2017)I had forgotten to reply to reviews before! So now they are up top! This means even reviews that were commented on chapter 6 after I posted chapter 7 will be included. Yay!

=EDIT= (11/17/2017)
I added new honorable mentions!