Chapter 4

WARNINGS

Profanity | A GAY moment

For some reason when Killua had grabbed Jobien's wrist he had gotten frozen. Both stared blankly at each other. Killua's cheeks started to turn a pink tint as his eyes started to widened and he dropped Jobien's wrist. Gon came closer to the two of them unaware of what was going on between the two boys.

"Killua's right, Jobien. We are not going to let you go out there alone. Come with us!" Gon pleaded, his brown eyes staring into Jobien's green ones. Jobien shook his head. He could not come up with a better idea and Gon would keep insisting that he go with them. No matter what Jobien could say, once Gon had his mind set he would not take no for an answer.

It is not like I really have a choice anyways. This is probably the best option I have right now so I should take it.

Jobien sighed as he looked at the two boys. "Okay. I will come. But first we need to stop somewhere so I can pick up some of my stuff. I refuse to leave it behind."

…

"Wow I didn't know someone could live in such a trashy place." Killua commented. "It's like you live in a Jenga tower, one gust of wind and this piece of shit would be crumbling down." He also added.

Jobien gritted his teeth and felt his eye twitch. Gon and Alluka on the other hand snickered at the comment that Killua had made.

"You guys stay here while I get my stuff."

Jobien blinked and rubbed his eyes as he stepped into the old building. The little makeshift apartment that he had made smelled like the following.

1. 1. Dust

2. 2. Mold

3. 3. Shit

He let out a cough. He would not really miss this place that he was living in. The last three weeks that he was living here was not really that fun at all. Sleeping on the floor of this empty dark and empty place was lonely at night. Jobien could not help the fact that he craved a more suitable living environment. Going to Whale Island should be fun. He thought to himself as he grabbed his stuff. He had loved it when he first visited and now, he could stay there for as long as he wanted. Or at least until his father found him.

He should not be able to find me there. It should be safe right? What if he is DEAD and I just think he is not.

Jobien shook his head in frustration. He should think that he is still alive. He swung his backpack over his shoulder and ran his fingers through his fair. He looked around the room and took one more glance at the empty walls and pulled the two backpack straps over his shoulders. He smiled softly and headed out of the abandon apartment building.

…

Luckily, Gon, Alluka, Killua, and Jobien made it to the ship right before it had departed. The four of them had ran all the way from the apartment building where Jobien was living at just to get to the ship right on time.

He could not help but watch the sail of the ship ripple in the wind. It was a beautiful day. He tugged down on his sleeves as the gust of wind suddenly blew towards him. He did not want Gon or Killua to see his scarred arms from what he had done to himself and the abuse his father had done to him. He leaned over the edge and watch the ship pull away from the port at Yorknew City. Gon joined in with his excitement and waved to the people that were watching the ship leave the port.

Gon turned to Jobien with a bright while. "When was the last time you've been on a ship?" He asked him.

Jobien smiled back sadly. "It was actually when I went to Whale Island." He responded.

"Woah! You must be really excited then, right?"

He nodded his head as Gon laughed. Despite the anxiety he was feeling about being caught, he was excited.

"Come on," Killua called to Gon and Jobien crossing his arms, his mop of cotton colored hair being blown with the wind, "I'd suggest that we find a spot before all these old hags take up at the space."

After wandering around the ship, the four of them found a private spot in the corner of a room below the deck. Jobien let out a sigh before plopping down to rest his head against the wall. He took off his backpack and placed it between his legs. Alluka took a seat next to him while Gon and Killua sat right in front of him.

The white-haired boy then opened his mouth, motioning between Jobien and Gon before opening his mouth to talk. "So how long have you two known each other?" He questioned. He quirked an eyebrow at Jobien before turning to face Gon.

"Oh! Jobien came to Whale Island about two years ago! He was only there for a couple of hours though since he was returning home that day. But we had a lot of fun right Jobien?"

He smiled as he nodded his head, "Yeah we had a lot of fun. We even had time to make a handshake. Do you still remember our handshake?" Jobien questioned Gon. Gon nodded his head. The two of them stood up and performed their handshake. They ended the handshake with a high-five. The two of them laughed and smiled before sitting back down on the bench.

"What about you guys? How did the three of you meet?"

Gon burst into an animated explanation of how he met Killua and eventually met Alluka, with Killua cutting in every so often to correct or add to the story that Gon was telling. Jobien's eyes were so wide in surprise and amazement as you watched them explained their adventures. First the Hunter Exam, then a trip to Killua's home on Kukuroo Mountains. There fight against the Phantom Troupe in Yorknew City, right after that they played an intense game for Hunters called Green Island. The explanation then turned into how Gon got big and then Alluka had saved him. Gon then had to climb a tree to meet his father Ging. By time Gon was done explaining the whole story the sun had already gone below the horizon.

"Wow." was all that Jobien had managed to breathe. He was completely astonished. How could it be possible to complete all of that within the time span or a year give or take? His bright green eyes flickered between Killua and Gon as he gazed at them in amazement. He had to admit, although he was jealous, he understood that Killua and Gon were obviously best friends now. They had experience so much together. They lived so much life together. He rubbed the back of his head, feeling a sudden wave of sadness as it washed over him.

"What have you been up too the last few years?" Gon asked Jobien. Jobien opened his mouth and then shifted uncomfortably from the question. Killua shot a quick glance at Jobien and blinked his eyes before opening his mouth to talk to Gon.

"Come on Gon, you just talked for three whole hours I think he needs sometime to remember everything that you said. Right Jobien?" Killua questioned him. Jobien nodded his head before standing up and stretching out his arms.

"Well okay. But I still really want to know later!" Gon said, before leaning his head against the wall. Gon closed his eyes and suddenly fell fast asleep. Alluka on the other hand, was already asleep from Gon's long storytelling. Killua stood up and motioned Jobien to come follow him "Come on. I still do not really know much about you. And I really want to get some fresh air because Gon's hot breath will take it all up." He nodded his head and the two of them walked out onto the top deck.

The deck was dark and quiet, peaceful. The only thing that was illuminating the space was the gloom of the full moon overhead and the bright stars in the sky. It was sort of breathtaking. He has not seen so many stars in such a long time. The waves crashed softly against the side of the ship as he followed Killua and leaned against the banister. The two of them remained silent until Killua broke the silence that was between them.

"Someone is after you right? Who is it?" Killua questioned. Jobien shifted uncomfortably once again. It was such a deep and loaded question. Especially explaining to someone that he barely knew would be hard. It would be even worse to explain it to Gon.

"My father is after me." Jobien said. "Or well at least I think he is after me. I never really killed him." Jobien muttered.

"You never killed someone have you? Is that why you're doubting the fact that he's dead?" Killua questioned.

"I know he's not dead. I just wanted to him to feel the pain that he has put me through the last couple of years. He thinks that I owe him something since my mother was killed. I had escaped a little while ago. I made it all the way to Yorknew City, but obviously that did not work out as I planned it too work out and now, I am here. What about you Killua?"

Jobien did not want to add on more about his life. How he hurt himself. How is father has been hurting him for so many years.

Killua smirked at Jobien. "Since you doubt, your ability to kill someone I thought you would like to know that I'm an assassin."

Gon did not explicitly say that in his story but he had figured that he must have had background in combat from what Gon had explained to him. Without hesitation, his eyes traveled up and down Killua's figure. "I can tell." Jobien said.

What the fuck.

Did I just CHECK him out?

And did I just say, "I can tell."

Am I gay? I mean HE IS attractive.

Killua looked away from Jobien, hiding the faint dusting of pink that had started tinting his cheeks. "Yeah? Well. Training was not easy in my house. My parents and siblings hurt me physically, emotionally and mentally to make me stronger. They wanted me to inherit the family business. I did not feel like taking it, so I left. They still want me to take it. But they do not try to force me to come home because they know I will leave again. They think I will just come home one day and take it over. Idiots."

Jobien let out a soft snicker before furrowing his eyebrows together. He decided to take a closer look at the pale boy. His sapphire eyes poured directly into Jobien's green ones as he looked at him. "W-Why are you looking at me like that?" Killua asked, his face turning a scarlet red.

"N-No reason." Jobien said, before turning away to look back at the ocean. Killua furrowed his eyebrows before speaking up again.

"Well. I think we should be friends. It will be nice to have someone else around who is a lot quieter than Gon. You should stick with us for a while."

"Eh? Why?"

He smirked and closed his eyes before facing Jobien with a smirk across his face. "Because you probably won't be able to survive without the two of us. Also, Whale Island would be safe for someone like you."

Jobien scowled and gritted his teeth. "I can take care of myself." He said, waving off Killua.

He let out a chuckle. "Oh really? And how did that turn out for you, idiot? You were literally living in the Jenga tower that was about to collapse on top of you."

"You don't have to call me an idiot every time you know." Jobien said annoyed. He huffed and crossed his arms over his chest. "I thought the building was stable enough for me to live there."

It became silent for a moment before Killua spoke up again. With a more serious tone rather than a playful one he was using a couple moments ago.

"Thanks, Jobien."

"For what?"

Killua folded his arms behind his head before saying, "For saving my sister. You saved her even though you did not know her. That is interesting. You are interesting Jobien."

Jobien's face began to heat up again.

"Come on, let us go back. Alluka and Gon would have a panic attack if we are not back yet when they wake up. Also do not expect to say 'thank you' to you again. That was a onetime thing."

Jobien followed him back as he began his trip back to the spot they were at before.

"Why?"

"It is pretty lame to say thank you for everything you do. Friends are supposed to help each other." Killua said with a smirk.

"Maybe I just won't help next time." Jobien said, crossing his arms over his chest. The two of them looked at each other before breaking into a small laughing fit.

(A/N I hope you guys are enjoying the story! Please don't forget to leave a review!)