Katekyo Hitman Reborn is not mine. It is Akira Amano's.
They both sat frozen to their seats. They had escaped almost certain death at the hands of Hibari. A boy who would usually beat people for 'crowding', had found them kissing and left them with a warning. It was unbelievable.
It was hilarious. Glancing at each other, the tension disappeared and laughter broke out between the two, the empty room echoing with their voices. Maybe the craziness from their families was rubbing off on them or maybe just a normal reaction from Hibari was so shocking it was incredibly funny. Reaching out Tsuna held onto Enma's arm that was on the table as they laughed.
The sound of female voices could be heard coming down the hallway before they entered the room, looking over Hana and Kyoko were standing there, "Ah Tsu-kun, Enma-kun, good morning," the brown haired girl sung happily, her friends greeting similarly, "You two look energetic are you excited about the excursion planned for tomorrow?," she observed as they hung their bags on their desks and joining them by standing around the table. The two boys looked confused, they hadn't heard about it.
"Kyoko, the teacher only told you about it because you're the class rep. Everyone else finds out today," Hana sighed, tucking her hair behind her ear, "We're going to the observatory for science, the run some lectures over there" she explained, and the two boys nodded understanding. The conversation changed, and slowly the room began to fill. Gokudera never ended up showing up for school. Lunch time came, and Reborn commanded him to deliver the assignment given the period early to his Storm after school.
He had never been to Gokudera's apartment before but standing outside the same complex it wasn't the nicest of building Namimori had to offer, 2 stories and dilapidated. Trudging up the steps and along the balcony he knocked on the number that was should be the bombers, but only silence greeted him. Confused and slightly worried, as quiet and the other boy didn't go hand in hand, he tapped again and called out "Gokudera?"
In an instant there was the sound of footsteps and the door opened violently exposing a surprised plain clothed Gokudera, "Tenth?! What are you... I mean why... Welcome Tenth!" He bowed moving out of the way for Tsuna to enter the apartment. It was the typical tiny space of low end places. Toilet door behind front door, a kitchen in the hallway which led to the only room in the apartment. Minimally furnished, a Television and sofa occupied most of the space, books were piled up around them and a single bed was in the corner of the room, Uri sleeping upon it. However the Studio Piano was what drawed Tsuna's eyes. It was old, but well cared for nevertheless Tsuna wasn't sure if Gokudera ever actually played it anymore. He was happy Gokudera had not thrown that part of his life away.
"I wanted to check up on you, and Reborn told me to bring your assignment that we were given today, and tell you that we have an excursion tomorrow," Tsuna explained sitting down on the sofa and pulling out a notebook containing said assignment. "And you seemed quite ill leaving the morning,"
"I'm sorry for making you worry Tenth. I had to work today" he bowed again, muttering something about the Tenth being too kind.
"Eh! You work Gokudera-kun?" Tsuna wasn't expecting Gokudera to be working.
"Only casually. Its nothing much. Italy I used to make money on mission's but Namimori is peaceful," Looking around the room, Tsuna realised he must have been paying all the expenses himself. Gokudera had ran away from home after all. But for a 14 year old to be paying his own rent, for food, and the amenities, it must have been tough.
Additionally Tsuna knew Gokudera couldn't cook any better than he could, "Are you alright living here? Are you eating alright? You are already very busy after all,"
"Yes. The convenience store is close by. And the landlord gives me an extension on the rent some months.
Taking a leaf from his mother's book, he suggested the go-to solution, "We have a spare room at the house Gokudera, would you like to move in?" The silver haired boy looked a taken back, "Mum cooks too much food anyway and you won't have to worry about rent. There's plenty of room so you can bring your piano and Uri is more then welcome around the house. Everyone will be happy to have you,"
"I-I-I couldn't intrude on the house like that," He replied reluctantly, shaking his head, red faced from embarrassment.
Lifting his hand to his collarbone, he rested it on his soulmarks as he spoke "It is fine. After all we're family." Green eyes widened at the words, and in Gokudera's sudden shy mumbling, Tsuna heard the yes he wanted. Dismissing himself, Tsuna made his way home. His mother and Bianchi were ecstatic to have the bomber with them. Nana quickly rushed up to prepare the empty room, gushing about how one of her son's soulmates would be living with them. Bianchi was happy to be with her younger brother again, knowing Gokudera still had a tendency to distance himself from others. Futa and I-Pin too were pleased that another one of their brothers were living with them, but Lambo pouted over 'stupid-dera' living with them.
"With handwriting that bad, it's surprise Enma would want to be with you," The baby hitman remarked, standing on the table and looking down at his student's assignment.
Tsuna rolled his eyes, "There's nothing wrong with..." Before his mind registered the full sentence. Hands slammed onto the desk as he ross from his seat shocked, "Reborn! How do you know!" He pinched, hands grasping at this hair.
"A mafia boss must have impeccable handwriting. It shows strength and brains, inadvertently threatening the enemy. Mind games are most important," Reborn stated calmly, returning to sipping his coffee "And I know everything Dame-Tsuna. Now tell me how is you relationship progressing,"
Tsuna amazed himself sometimes with his ability to say dumb things even with being completely embarrassed "... Didn't you just say you knew everything?" That question earnt him a kick in the face, "It's not even a relationship, we're just friends" he mumbled, covering his red face with his hands."I think..."
Reborn nodded, apparently his pupils ignorance was another trait that he had inherited from Maman. "Well, I'm returning back to Italy for a couple of days to do some research. It is good Gokudera's going to be here to help you study, but for now get back to work," The tone of his voice left no room for speaking
The next morning, Tsuna found himself waiting by the bus stop with Enma. Both were tried eyed, barely awake, too sleepy to make conversation. After finishing the work due for today's trip late at night, Tsuna because of his household's normal distractions, and Enma because he had to learn the content they missed, they both struggled with having to reach the bus stop by 7 to make the half hour trip. Both knew the needed bus was number 4 and they scanned their cards taking seats up near the back. "I'm so sleepy," Tsuna groaned, stretching out his legs in front of him to which Enma mumbled in agreement, pulling his legs up to his chest head slumping down onto his knees. Turning to look out the window, Tsuna leaned his head against the cool glass drifting off.
They failed to notice the bus actually read 4C so 50 minutes later when they found themselves in standing the shopping district one region over neither exactly knew what to do.
Thank you for reading, commenting, following and favouriting . I giggled at the last chapters comments. I totally relate to your fangirl or fanboy feelings.
Sorry its shorter then normal, the next chapters planned longer. (and cuter. What unexpected -unplanned date? no way? what? this chapter totally isn't a set up of that pfff)
IDK if most towns have an observatory connected to them, but mine does because our University is very science based (and clearly due to my poor writing skills what I'm there for) and they own it so academics like speaking in there to both school age kids and Uni kids. Oh and on that note, the next chapter might be out a day later because I've been posting on Sunday nights here but I got exams Monday for anatomy+physiology and chem so it might be out Monday night. Ill try for Sunday but I'm just saying.