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03 – Duties

The first week was peaceful. Blissfully peaceful. Reborn had passed those days wondering around the mansion, exploring it, while the other three took care their duties. It was strange to meet him in the alleys when he passed by. And, every single time, he had that smug smile that never failed to irk Tsuna a bit.

Then, the craziness started.

First, Kyouya and Fon had managed to destroy the training room. In the basement. A room made of fucking reinforced concrete. Rebuilding it had was going to be a pain in the ass. And more paperwork. He made sure to scold them fiercely.

Next, Colonello managed to use entire stacks of bullets because of a contest against Reborn. The armoury was emptied and Tsuna had to manage temporarily the budget of the Famiglia.

After a month, the hitman had started to appear out of nowhere. Everywhere. When he was doing his job in his office, with Fon there, Reborn came and sat on the couch, never diverging his gaze from Tsuna. Really distracting. When he was walking in the garden, the brunette would find the man at his side. Silent and observing. When he was training with his Guardians, Reborn would suddenly attack him and push his limits over and over and over. And he couldn't even order him to stay away… It was his job to protect him, after all, given by Tsuna himself. This was starting to show as a rough chess battle. With pieces flying and destroyed and disappearing. Utterly unjust, in Decimo's opinion.

Now, the true problem to this was another. He couldn't mind. He didn't mind. These… attentions… were not a danger, nor irritating. It was a soothingly ever present warmth. As if Reborn was trying to make a place for his persona in Tsuna's life.

Plus, he did take seriously his duties. Whenever there was a meeting, he would stand besides Tsuna and whisper him secrets and observations. With his velvet voice. But that was a minor detail… And this was a blatant lie.

When Verde came with a request of more founds, he had almost said a blank no. After all the money wasted in useless rebuilding and repairing and restocking, he asked what he was working on, with a sigh.

-I'll give you what you need… Even if, with my Guardians and you Arcobaleno going around and causing troubles, my budget is thinning.-

The scientist poked his glasses. -If you wish… I can ask a friend to help you. But she's…-

-You're talking about Viper, member of the Varia…- Tsuna sighed, nodding. -I know her abilities. But, Xanxus… You know what? I'll go visit him.- He stood from his seat and knocked his fingers on the desk. -You wanna come with me?- He smiled and took his mask, brushing his suit of inexistent dust.

Verde blinked and nodded, slightly surprised. -Sure.-

-Okay, then I'll leave Fon and Reborn to their training. Is that a problem for you?-

-No, I can protect you.-

-Verde… I do not need protection…- The hunter was his protector, anyway… -I just need to shut up my over-protective Guardians. Anyway, shall we go?-

Tsuna wore the mask and the cape and headed to the garden. The scientist followed him. They walked on the marvel path, getting farther and farther from the mansion. The brunette hummed to himself as the trees got taller and the path wilder.

-Why are they so far from the main building?- Verde asked suddenly.

The brunette turned a bit, never stopping. -Because they are too troublesome. Often, they get into arguments with my Guardians and I'll let you figure how much I would end up paying… And so much more paperwork…- He whined, massaging his forehead. -Plus, Xanxus is not the friendly type, so this arrangement is advantageous for both parties.-

-I see.-

They walked ten more minutes before a building came into view. It was smaller, maybe a fourth of the mansion. Or less. But it had the same style. Tsuna entered without preambles. Verde grabbed his cape and pulled him backwards, dodging a sword for both.

-VOOOOOIIIIII!-

-Squalo.-

Tsuna, that had regained his feet, had a cold tone, almost dead. He was smiling, but, at the same time, that was not a smile. It was a threat. The Varia's Rain Guardian flinched and backed away. Verde closed the door and the brunette took off the mask.

-You just tried to cut me?-

-Uh… No…?-

The boy started walking towards the retreating man, smile still in place. -Oh? But Verde just saved my head, right?-

The scientist silently nodded. -I did.-

-So, why did you try to cut off my head?-

-I… thought…- The alley ended and Squalo was pressed to the wall. -I didn't recognize you…-

-Really?- Tsuna hummed for a moment. -Then… I should arrange some training for you… It's bad for a Varia member to be so careless…- Squalo flinched again. -Maybe… I can finally give Reborn something to do, aside from following me around.- He smirked. -Someone to tutor.- Vongola Decimo ignored the shivers of fear in the man, caused by the name of the hitman. -Now, where is Xanxus?-

-His quarters.-

They turned. Lussuria was standing in a doorway. The mood lightened visibly and Tsuna ran to hug the man.

-Tsunayoshi-kun!-

-Luss-neesan! Thank you, thank you, thank you!-

-Uhuhuh, for what?-

-The acting classes!-

Tsuna grinned and let go of the man. Lussuria just laughed and the two climbed the stairs. The brunette walked through the alley and opened a door on his left. He instantly dodged a bronze statuette flying against the opposite wall.

Verde tried to grab the cape again, but it slipped from his fingers. Tsuna went inside and the scientist ran behind him. The room was… a disaster. Chairs and tables were lying on the floor, destroyed. Shards of glasses and vases were scattered all over. The upholstery was slashed and shredded. The curtains of the only window were closed, but torn, letting sunlight pass through. Only a couch was still in one piece, even if ripped here and there. Xanxus was sitting on it, with his Ligre behind.

Tsuna waved and smiled. -Hi, how are you?-

-Trash.-

-Uhm, that's a pity. And Ligre?-

A low growl and a yawn were the answers.

-Why are you here.-

-A visit, and to get some work done. I'd like to ask Viper a favor, can I?-

Xanxus snorted and petted Ligre. -The piece of shit is in the next room.-

Tsuna smiled brightly. -Thanks!- The boy turned, but stopped again. -Oh, another thing!- He looked at the other. -In a month, there's the usual dinner. Please, please, come and behave.- The emphasis in the last word was almost palpable.

They exited the room and entered the next with a short knock. This one was neat, tidy, clean. A hooded figure was rapidly typing on a laptop, put on the desk in the centre.

-What.-

-Hi, Viper.- Tsuna approached her. -I need to ask you something.-

-Payment.-

-Once you balance the Vongola's budget, you'll take care of that, too.-

The woman lifted her head from the computer and looked at Decimo. -Are you offering me a job?-

-In a way… Yes. With my Guardians and four Arcobaleno in the mansion, I need the help.-

-… Four?- Viper glanced at Verde.

-Reborn, Colonello and Fon.- The scientist said matter-of-factly.

-Wha…-

-I know…- Tsuna sighed. -You understand now, right?-

Viper nodded and looked back at the laptop. -Conditions?-

-Uhm… Only for you to be sane… Honestly, Verde's the only one in the house that doesn't look at me like I'm a porcelain doll… or a prey… Back to the main point, I'll let you use the capital for investments and such. And if you need anything, just ask me.-

The woman stayed silent for a long moment. Tsuna waited patiently, but his hope was fading. Well, he couldn't blame her… Who would want to take over such a burden.

-Ok, I accept.-

The boy brightened and exulted with a short jump. -Great! I'll send you everything!-

-No, I'll come over with you. It's more comfortable.-

-As you wish.-

-How the hell did you manage to keep the balance?!-

Tsuna lifted his head from the paperwork and looked surprised at Viper. She was standing in front of his desk, holding the pc in one hand and several documents in the other.

-Uhm… I don't know… I did my best?-

-Right…- Viper sat at one of the armchair and pulled near the low table. -Come here and explain me how you payed this.-

The brunette stood and looked at the laptop. -Oh, Kyouya had destroyed an entire mansion that time. I had to rebuild it because it was, and still is, the CEDEF's members' residence. So, I had to use the capital, and in the meantime talked Iemitsu into paying two thirds of the expense.-

-… Your father…-

-Yup.-

-Why?-

-Because he caused everything. He was fussing over me, asking about a boyfriend that I did not have. He was sure, so sure that he showed me a… book of available substitutes. I honestly don't want to know who he thought was my boyfriend… Kyouya saw the encyclopedia, it was quite big, and destroyed everything.-

Tsuna shrugged and went back to his desk.

-Right… You were serious about the madness…-

The other scoffed, signing another document. -Of course. If you want, you can stay here, I don't mind the company.-

-Hey! I'm here, too!- Fon whined with a frown, eyes closed.

-Yes, but you need to go downstairs and repair again the training room. Or, do you prefer to be fired?-

The man in red flinched and fled rapidly.

-You really have them leashed.- Viper commented, returning to her work.

-I'm forced to… They are too handful.-

-I can only agree…-

Tsuna sighed contentedly, wearing his red night, two-pieces robe and climbing on his bed.

-Hayato, go away.-

-But, Juudaime…-

-I want to sleep. Alone. You, too, Fon.-

They stayed on the sofa, arms crossed. Tsuna sighed, again, in sorrow. His hunter had not made a serious move for over two months, and his damn bodyguards were starting to pose as hindrances to his private life and rest.

-If something happens, I'll scream.-

The two looked at each other, then sighed and gave him the good night, exiting. Tsuna was finally alone.

-Geez… I can't even bath without someone in my own room… Where's my privacy gone?- He turned off the light on his nightstand and covered his body with the silk white sheets. -This is all Reborn's fault.-

-Really?-

Before he could muster enough strength to jump out of his bed, a weight pushed him against the mattress, face-first. Again…

-What the…-

A hand covered his mouth and Tsuna muffled something.

-Shush now… The third wheels are still too near.-

He could feel the smirk against his neck, eliciting a shiver down his spine. He grunted, bended his knees and pushed. This time, the man was off him and Tsuna hurriedly turned on the light. Reborn was still on the bed, kneeling on the mattress with his smug and satisfied grin.

-And here I was thinking your interest had vanished.-

The man put his flat hands at his sides and hovered over Tsuna. He backed a bit, trying to create some comfortable distance.

-Hardly. I'm simply enjoying the hunt.-

-I'm not a thing, I won't allow you to have me.-

Reborn took hold of his wrists and pinned them to the pillow. -Are you sure?- The man brushed his lips and nose on his cheek. -I can see your will falter in your eyes.- The whisper blew air in his ear.

Tsuna turned to the other side, fighting down the blush. -I already said this. I'm not into one-night stands.-

-Yes, you did.-

-Then why are you still fixated on me?- Tsuna huffed, looking at the ceiling. -I am the Boss of Vongola.- He turned his head to Reborn, that was gazing strongly back. -I won't let you play with me.-

Silence fell, like a silken and comfortable blanket. They studied intently the other's eyes, losing the grip on reality left. When the man talked again, his voice was deep, low, almost strained.

-What if I'm not playing around.-

Tsuna narrowed his eyes, clearly not wanting to believe him. -Why would someone like you give up on freedom.-

Reborn lifted slightly his head. -Because I want to.-

-… For someone like me… Stop joking.-

-I'm serious.- The grip on Tsuna's wrists tightened. -Have I ever joked like this, Dame-Tsuna?-

The boy hissed at the pain. -… No. You never lied.-

Reborn arched a thin brow.

-I know. You never lied. I would have noticed.- Tsuna sighed, looking back at the hitman. -I believe you… I trust you.-

The man captured his lips in a searing, rough kiss. It was breath-taking. The boy felt his wrists free and fingers on his clothed sides. He uncertainly brought one hand on the other's neck, brushing his nape and hair, and earned a low growl. Tsuna returned the kiss and used the free hand to trace Reborn's chin and cheek. The man separated, dark eyes roaming the boy's blushing face.

-I just want to ravish you.- The blush darkened impossibly. -But my colleague's coming.- He kissed chastely his lips and stood. -Good night.-

As Reborn disappeared, and Tsuna swore he would discover how he did that, Fon burst into his room. Destroying the door. The expensive door. Again.

-What..-

-Nothing.- Decimo sat, cold killing tone. -Tomorrow, you'll repair that, too. Go. To. Sleep.-

Tsuna turned off the light and laid down, ignoring the other and falling asleep some moments after the Arcobaleno left.

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