Who has the Compatibility for Marriage?!
A/N: Upped the rating cause these next chapters are kind of suggestive. Hope nobody minds. Please enjoy the badly written sex jokes! :D
Part 6
He was handsome, tall with light brown spiky hair and broad shoulders. Lean and well built, he was glistening in sweat as he moved around the ring with his Sun Guardian, Sasagawa Ryohei. His shirtless chest was a sight for sore eyes and his muscled arms flexed under the force of his punches and blocks. Sasagawa Kyoko was attentively watching one Sawada Tsunayoshi, the Vongola Decimo, as she tried desperately not to drool all over the floor. She watched as his back muscles moved as he did and she thought for a moment what it would be like to feel them while he moved over her.
Kurokawa Hana sat to Kyoko's right and nudged her friend as she once again spaced out with her mouth open. "You know," Hana said with an exasperated sigh. "Sawada already told you he's not interested anymore. I don't get why you're pinning now."
Kyoko blushed at her friend and shook her head. "I never saw him before as anything other than that sweet boy, but now he's a man and-... I don't know what to do." Kyoko twisted some hair around her finger and sighed heavily.
A pretty European woman with wavy brown hair and a golden tan approached the ring as the two men inside broke apart. She handed Tsuna a water bottle and he drank heavily from it while panting. She watched as the two spoke briefly and Tsuna gave the woman a dashing smile. Kyoko felt her heart tighten at the sight and looked away.
"I wonder who that is," Hana mumbled to herself as she watched the pair talk and laugh. The young woman flipped her mid-length hair over a shoulder and nudged Tsuna with her hand making him laugh again. "His girlfriend?"
Kyoko went pale at that and shook her head. "Tsu-kun said he didn't have one, so she might just be a friend."
Hana watched her friend try to deny the obvious attraction between the pair in the room. "I doubt that a friend wouldn't touch a sweaty, shirtless man so much and so easily. She's really familiar with him," Hana spoke quietly, but Kyoko heard every word. Hana went back to watching the pair and saw the young woman approaching them. "Oh, hello?"
"Hey, sorry to interrupt your discussion, but Decimo says they'll be done soon. One more round and they'll clean up," the woman said with a sweet smile.
The two men behind her went back to sparring each other at that moment as Hana looked her over. "And you are?" Hana said with a frown.
"Oh, I'm sorry!" The woman said and bowed. "I don't mean to be so informal, my name is Evie. I'm the Boss' consultant and glorified secretary." She extended a hand that Hana took with a smile.
"Glorified secretary? What's that?" Hana said laughing and the woman sighed in a defeated way.
"Make the Boss do his paperwork and chase after him with a calendar so he doesn't miss meetings… Again. I also do filing and update his schedule as needed. I also attend meetings with him and take notes for later review, that sort of thing." She was so pretty and Kyoko felt jealousy rising up.
"So you spend a lot of time with Tsu-kun?" She asked with a mildly biting tone.
The woman blinked in confusion. "Tsu-kun? Oh! You mean the Boss, yes I do. Sorry, I'm not familiar with all of his nicknames."
Kyoko felt better with that, it was obvious the woman wasn't allowed to call him something so intimate. "Ah, yes, he said I can call him by the nickname his mother uses." Kyoko felt victorious over this woman for some reason even though Evie only continued to smile back at her sweetly.
"That's nice of him. He's always so sweet on the girls," Evie shook her head and laughed.
Kyoko flinched at her words and looked down ashamed. It didn't feel like Evie was trying to be mean, but the words hurt. Kyoko wondered how many other girls Tsuna had been 'sweet on'.
"Don't worry though, I've heard you girls, in particular, get the best from him. I've been instructed to treat you as I would my own flesh and blood." Evie smiled at Kyoko with such warmth the blonde felt her heart squeeze affectionately.
"Ah, thank you, Evie-san," Kyoko said with a beaming smile.
"No need for honorifics with me. We're all family here," Evie leaned back with a hand on her hip and turned her head to watch the boys when Ryohei got a hard hit to his temple and his headgear flew off. Evie gasped and ran to the ring while Tsuna ripped off his own headgear and caught Ryohei before he could fall. "Medic!" Evie yelled out and jumped into the ring.
Kyoko was there with her hands covering her mouth while Hana held her shoulders for support. "Big brother," she whispered with shock and grief.
"Jeez, Sawada! Are you trying to kill him?!" Hana said with venom in her voice.
Tsuna flinched and shook his head. "It was an accident." He looked over the elder man and waved his hand in front of his face. "I think he's just dizzy."
"He's definitely gonna have a bump for a good while," Evie said as she examined his head injury. Using a light she shined it in his eyes and nodded. "No concussion from what I can tell, but you boys need to go easier on each other. This is just exercise, not a real competition," Evie scolded Tsuna roughly while a medic entered the ring and laid Ryohei down for a more thorough examination.
Tsuna looked down in shame and nodded. "Sorry, Evie, I'll be more careful."
The medic opened a vial of smelling salts under Ryohei's nose and the man woke up instantly and sneezed. "I extremely hate those things," he muttered while wincing. Sitting up slowly he rubbed at his head and chuckled. "Damn, Boss, you hit hard when you want to."
Tsuna blushed and apologized profusely to Ryohei who waved him off. "I'll be more careful, promise."
"Same here, I forget how competitive I can be so it's on both of us," Ryohei said with a grin.
"No shit!" Evie exclaimed in English making the room stop. She blushed embarrassed and shrugged. "Sorry, felt like that should have been said." The room erupted into laughter while Evie smiled apologetically.
Tsuna shook his head at her and smiled softly. "Good to know, but he still needs a trip to the infirmary." Tsuna's flawless reply in English made Evie chuckle.
"Right on it, sir," the medic replied as he helped Ryohei to his feet and escorted him from the room.
Tsuna jumped down from the ring and ripped off his gloves. Evie hopped down next to him and began to get to work helping him remove the tape from his hands and wrist. Kyoko watched while she held a towel for Tsuna waiting for him to turn to her for it. Instead, Evie reached out and grabbed it from her while Tsuna grabbed his shirt.
"You should go check on your brother, Miss Kyoko," Evie said with a dip of her head. "I can take care of the rest here."
Kyoko blushed and nodded, not wanting to leave her alone with Tsuna but knowing she had to check on her brother. Slowly, she turned away with Hana and left the room.
"Tsuna, you need to be careful with that girl. She's smitten with you," Evie chided as Tsuna used the towel she handed him to wipe sweat from his face, neck, and chest.
"I know," he sighed. "I already told her I'm not interested, but she's still hung up it seems."
Evie nodded in understanding. "A few ground rules to keep the peace then; no being shirtless, no smiling too much at her, try to avoid eye-contact or keep it to a minimum-"
"Wait what?" Tsuna cut her off with a tone of incredulity.
Evie laughed at him. "You tend to be intense when you look at someone and it's easily misinterpreted as interest. Same thing when you keep smiling at a girl."
Tsuna groaned as she made her point. "Do I really? I feel like I'm just looking."
"Yeah," Evie said with a smirk. "Looking into their soul. Really Tsuna? Are you that blind or just that damn dense?" She shook her head at him and took his towel as he threw a shirt over his head.
Tsuna sat down and began to tug on some socks then his boots. "I just don't get it, Reborn said for me to always make eye-contact. It's respectful and-"
"For women it's flirtatious."
Tsuna choked. "It's not!"
"It is. Sorry to burst your bubble buddy, but it's extremely flirtatious. Eye-contact between two people of the same gender - if they're not gay or whatever - is entirely different from two people of the opposite gender. It sends a completely different message." Evie rubbed her temples.
"And what message is that?" Tsuna said sarcastically as he rose from his seat and walked from the room.
"That you're interested. Not just in what they're saying, but in them. When you're making casual conversation it's different, but when you're talking about something personal it's a whole new ball game. And plus," she paused as she followed Tsuna from the room. "When a girl is interested in a guy, we tend to look for things - signs - that the other is interested in return. We make mountains out of molehills. It's what we're good at, it's why we always end up heartbroken."
Tsuna thought a moment as her words sunk in. "So, you want me to cut her off?"
"For the love of- No! Jeez, I did not mean 'go hard or go home'." She sighed and pinched the bridge of her nose. "If you ghost her, I'll personally gut you. Just, keep your distance. Don't go out alone together, no inviting her out for dinner or breakfast or coffee - even as friends, and for the love of God Tsuna, do. Not. Flirt."
"I don't flirt with her." Tsuna was exacerbated as he entered his bedroom, Evie hot on his heels.
"Not consciously, but you do flirt. With everyone."
Tsuna snorted as he walked into his closet. It was a room in and of itself with the space lined on both sides with shelves and racks full of clothes. He was sure he didn't wear close to half of what was in there. He picked his way through his items and grabbed some casual streetwear before stripping off his clothes.
"You just don't get it, Tsuna," Evie said from the bedroom, her back to the closet entrance. "You're very charming and charismatic without realizing it. It's literally what every one of those etiquette classes trained you to be and it has power, especially over women."
Tsuna walked out while shrugging on a thin hoodie, a white tee-shirt stretched across his torso and showing his build off well. His jeans sat comfortably at his waist and in his hand he held a pair of high-top sneakers. As he lifted his arms, his shirt lifted just enough for there to be a tease of his muscled stomach.
Evie sighed, "I hate you."
Tsuna paused and smiled at her. "Why? What did I do now?"
Evie walked up to him and grabbed the bottom hem of his shirt and tugged it down. "That."
Tsuna couldn't help it, he smiled seductively at her and winked. "Thirsty much?"
Evie chortled at him and grinned. "You couldn't handle me, Princess."
They stared at each other for a moment before they both burst into laughter. Shoving his shoes on they left the room and made their way to the infirmary. They were laughing and joking as they walked in and saw Ryohei putting his shirt on.
"Ah! He lives!" Evie joked at him.
Ryohei laughed at her and waved. "Yep! Doc said I'm good to go."
Kyoko sat in the corner with Hana who was blushing furiously and staring at her feet. Kyoko watched the pair silently but broke into a grin when Tsuna smiled at her. He caught Evie giving him a look from the corner of his eye and immediately averted his gaze. Focusing on Ryohei, he saw the older male stumble a bit but catch himself. Tsuna decided to focus on his friend at that moment as he rushed forward and grabbed his arm to support him.
"Careful," Tsuna said and eased him to sit back on the bed. "What did the doctor say exactly?"
Ryohei sighed and shrugged. "He wants me to rest up, I got a mild concussion."
Tsuna cringed and apologized again. "I'm so sorry, Ryohei."
Ryohei nodded at him and rubbed at his forehead. "Me too, we both got carried away. I'm sorrier that I can't go out with everyone. I was really looking forward to it," Ryohei sighed as his shoulders fell.
"We can go next time," Tsuna said in reply. "Promise!" He smiled down at the older man who returned it.
"I look forward to it, Boss," Ryohei gave him a thumbs up and laid back down. "The room is spinning so I'm gonna take a nap. You guys have fun."
Tsuna dipped his head and led the girls from the room. "We'll bring back some food and souvenirs for you," Tsuna smiled brightly as Ryohei waved them off. Tsuna had the girls follow him to the main dining hall where everyone was gathering for their outing but was surprised to see only Yamamoto and Chrome there. "Where is everyone?" Tsuna questioned as the pair bowed to him.
"Ah, well," Yamamoto rubbed the back of his head. "It's looking like our outing might get canceled. The Ninth just sent word that we're leaving for America tomorrow morning so everyone is scrambling to finish up some leftover work and pack." Yamamoto gave him a sad smile. "Chrome and I are the only ones that are ready to leave already, so it may just be the seven of us, including Haru."
Tsuna ran his fingers through his hair. "Why wasn't I told this sooner?"
"No idea, it was sprung on all of us just an hour ago," Yamamoto replied grimly.
"An hour ago?! He can't be serious," Tsuna groaned and scrubbed at his face. "It took two weeks to plan this."
"I know, but-" Yamamoto cut himself off and began to fidget.
"There's more?" Tsuna was about to scream in frustration.
"Well," Chrome spoke up, "yeah. Uhm, we'll be gone… For about a month." Chrome watched as Tsuna looked at her in shock. "Minimum."
Tsuna groaned again and threw himself in a chair at the dining table. He put his head in his arms and muffled a frustrated yell in his arm. "Will I ever get a break?" He asked, muffled.
Chrome looked at him sadly and didn't respond. Yamamoto tried to cheer him up to no avail as Kyoko and Hana watched with frowns.
"Well, I guess this is canceled then," Hana said with a pout.
Tsuna's head shot up and he shook his head. "No, no way. It was way too hard to get everyone together and I'm not giving up. We haven't all spent time together in four years." Tsuna looked at Yamamoto who smiled back gently. "Call everyone, they're work can wait for another time. I'm giving permission for them to drop it and go out. We need a vacation."
Yamamoto grinned at him. "Sure thing, Tsuna." He made a gesture for Chrome who nodded at him and closed her eyes to concentrate.
Hana watched the whole thing curiously. "Isn't Kyoko's brother supposed to rest?"
"Yeah," Tsuna said and stood up. He checked his pockets for his phone as he started getting messages of the affirmative from his Guardians. "Which is why after we've been out for a while we're gonna bring it back to him. Games, fast food, and sweets. I'll have someone take you girls home around ten o'clock." Tsuna checked the time on his wristwatch. "Get a hold of Haru, let her know the change in plans."
Kyoko pulled out her phone and texted Haru before her phone rang. "Hello?" Kyoko said then began informing Haru of their new plans. After confirming with the other young woman, Kyoko hung up. "She said she'll meet us at the mall to save time."
Tsuna nodded and continued to focus on his phone. "Chrome, have Gokudera get the van so we can all head out together." Chrome nodded when Tsuna finally turned off his phone screen and began walking towards the garage. "Let's go," he said motioning for their small group to follow behind him.
Varía. Why was Varía in Namimori? Tsuna had no idea as he stared at them and they stared at him. And no one moved. He was sure they were all holding their breath. Then Squalo broke the silence.
"Voooooi! What are you brats doing out here?!"
Tsuna was tempted to cover his ears at the ear-splitting sound as Squalo yelled. Yamamoto just laughed at him and smiled. Gokudera stared like he was ready for his soul to vacate his body as quickly as possible. Kyoko, Hana, and Haru stared at Squalo with apprehension and huddled closer together.
"We're having a leisure day, Squalo," Yamamoto said while lifting his hands in a placating way.
Squalo looks them over and grunts in response. Xanxus is just sitting there slurping noodles and sending Tsuna death glares. Tsuna decides not to stand for it in front of so many people and gives him a bland look in response. The older sky stops eating and stares in bafflement for a second before a grin spreads and he swallows his food.
"Don't get cocky with me, Trash," Xanxus states with a deadly smirk on his lips.
Tsuna rolls his eyes and shrugs. "I do what I want."
Xancus threw his head back and laughed. "Look at those shiny new steel balls you got!" He laughed some more and shook his head. "Can't say I'm impressed though."
Tsuna watched him silently as the girls slowly moved to hide behind him and Gokudera. Gokudera stepped back and spread his stance in order to protect the girls. If this went south, he had to be the one to get them out of the way while his boss kept defense. Lambo stood at the back of the group with I-Pin and the pair pulled out their phones. There was no way they were not going to record all hell breaking loose.
Tsuna snorts a derisive laugh and instantly it goes down.
Xanxus throws the table at the same moment Gokudera and Yamamoto grabbed the three girls and turn. Tsuna raises his arms to catch the punch thrown at him by the older male. Yelling is heard from their respective groups as well as passersby as the two men fought in the middle of the plaza. After a moment of the two sparring with each other, Evie decided she was going to step in and grabbed both men by the collars of their shirts and pulled. Hard. Tsuna and Xanxus went flying to the floor and knocked their heads together at her feet.
"Are you done now?" Evie asked with venom lacing every word. "We're trying to have a nice time out and you two want to act like toddlers. Get a grip before I make you," Evie glared at the two men as they rubbed their heads where they made contact.
Xanxus got to his feet first and glared back at Evie. "Piss off, wench."
He didn't get to say anything else before Evie sucker-punched him in the jaw. "Fuck off, Xanxus. Go get laid and disappear for a few more years."
Tsuna stood up slowly and ducked behind Evie as she continued to berate Xanxus. When the older male finally left, Evie turned on tsuna. "I know what you're going to say," Tsuna said, lifting his hands placating. "I'm sorry, I'll fix this."
Evie nodded and pointed to the girls still huddling behind Yamamoto and Gokudera. "Good, fix it now."
Tsuna hung his head and walked over the small group. Lambo and I-pin ran over while sipping on some iced coffees they grabbed while the men fought. Tsuna handed I-Pin his credit card, "go get a few more for the rest of the group while I clean up." Tsuna nodded to his companions when he approached and hung his head in shame. "Sorry, we don't get along."
"No shit, Sawada!" Hana yelled at him and pinched his arm. Tsuna barely flinched but blushed at her chastising tone. "Who even is that?!"
Kyoko answered for him," That was Xanxus, he was originally a candidate to take over before Tsuna."
"For Sawada's family business. Right?" Hana asked.
"Yeah," Tsuna said. "My understanding is that he wound up being passed over because he's sort-of adopted."
"Sort-of? What's up with that?" Hana looked at Tsuna with a scowl. "You're not telling me everything. So what's up with this weird-ass dynamic?"
Tsuna grimaced and looked at Gokudera who just shrugged at him.
"If she wants to know, maybe we should tell her?" Yamamoto suggested while patting Tsuna on the shoulder.
"Alright, but I'll explain at the castle," Tsuna responded with a sigh.
"What? Why? Just tell me now!" Hana protested as Kyoko and Haru tried to pull her along.
"Hana," Kyoko said sternly. "Let's go."
Hana relented after a moment and followed back to the bus. The ride back to the rented Vongola castle was saturated in awkward silence. Once they were in the house, Ryohei was on them.
"What happened? Kyoko are you okay?" he asked as he checked her over in an exaggerated way.
"I'm fine, brother," she replied and smiled at him brightly. "Tsu-kun took the brunt of it."
Ryohei turned and looked at Tsuna with a dumbfounded look. "You seriously picked a fight with Xanxus?"
"Uh," Tsuna hesitated and shrugged. "I guess?"
Ryohei dropped his head into his hand. "What kind of-" He stopped and shook his head. "I am extremely disappointed in you. What if my sister got hurt?"
Tsuna looked at his feet and began to fidget on his feet. "I'm sorry, I was thrown off and just reacted. I wasn't expecting them to be back so soon."
"There, there, guys!" Yamamoto said with a laugh. "No one got hurt, so all well then end well, right? Let's go hang in the theatre room and watch a film," Yamamoto led Tsuna away while Ryohei bent down to speak with his sister in hushed tones. In the theatre room, the boys all began to settle down, but Hana had other ideas.
"So, you going to tell me or what, Sawada?" She demanded with her hands on her hips and leaning over the brunette threateningly.
"Huh? Oh, yeah," Tsuna rubbed the back of his head. "You should probably sit down for this one."
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