Author's Note: It's been a while since I last updated, with work and college and everything else, hopefully I'll be able to update sooner I've taken an interest to this fanfic and I'm determined to see it through :]

Ways on how to win a woman's heart, chapter two: Be creative in expressing your feelings

Sawada Tsunayoshi & Sasagawa Kyoko

Sawada Tsunayoshi opened his eyes to the bright rays of light penetrating through the golden draperies shielding the windows. He yawned aloud and stretched feeling his body rouse awake then leisurely shoved his hand through his auburn hair. He let out another yawn before standing up. Three consecutive knocks caught his attention, "10th may I enter?"

"Come in, Gokudera"

Gokudera Hayato promptly opened the door, closed it behind him and bowed low, "Good morning, 10th"

Sawada nodded in response and went about the task of preparing for the day ahead. He walked towards the door separating his sleeping chambers from the dressing rooms. He conveniently left the door open and walked inside allowing space for Gokudera to enter if he was inclined to do so. It didn't take him long to prepare and soon walked out of the doorway wearing a snug black t-shirt with a gray sleeveless vest and blue jeans, his hair soaking wet from the quick shower.

Gokudera Hayato leaned against the door's framing patiently waiting for Tsuna to finish. Once he spotted him, he couldn't suppress the grin, "She'll be pleased"

"Oh she will" Tsunayoshi said a little matter-of-factly before closing the door.

Gokudera fell into step with his boss as Tsuna opened the double doors leading to the long hallway, "As you've ordered I've canceled all meetings save for your…conference"

Tsuna laughed at the peculiar way his right hand man referred to his meeting with Hibari neither had he missed the clipped tone Gokudera often took on when speaking of the Cloud guardian, "Thank you, I'm sure the task must have been challenging"

Gokudera was immediately humbled by the statement, "It is only expected from my position to handle trivial matters" He answered earnestly, though he refused to admit to anyone how his temper was tested with the resolute men vehemently requesting an audience with the mafia boss.

Sawada took a glance at Gokudera noticing the semi-formal attire he wore. A loosely tied black necktie circled beneath the long sleeve collared shirt he wore with corresponding black denims, apart from his usual black coat and tie. He hid his exasperation, it would seem his right hand man was determined to keep him in sight.

The pair soon reached the flight of stairs leading to the drawing room where they saw a figure impatiently tapping the tip of the coffee table. Tsunayoshi expertly hid his amusement, Squalo had arrived to give his monthly report.

Squalo turned around once Tsuna took the last step down the flight of stairs. His expression showed nothing less of irritation, "I should kill you for making me wait so long. Damn if I didn't have to give this report-"

Tsuna didn't give him time to finish, "The sooner the matter is finished, the sooner you may take your leave"

The statement clearly pleased the swordsman and he all but handed the papers to Gokudera, who just as his boss, had expertly hid his growing irritation with the man. After a light nod of acknowledgement to the Vongola boss he started for the exit. Tsunayoshi made sure Squalo was long gone before speaking, "Yamamoto, he's gone"

The loud laugh resounded throughout the room from the opposite entrance where Yamamoto stood. He promptly walked towards the nearest couch and sat down leaving little room with his broad shoulders and hard build, "Why do you make him write down monthly reports?" Yamamoto asked conveniently switching the topic from his attempt to avoid the daft swordsman.

Tsuna quickly caught on the change in topic, and thinking to spare his friend, had allowed the transition, "It's to keep Varia in check, the written report is merely an alternative in reinforcing my authority"

Yamamoto looked impressed but before he could comment on the matter the sound of an engine vehicle caught their attention, "That must be the limousine"

"10th" Gokudera called nudging the Vongola boss from his trance, "Its Bucking-Horse Dino"

In response, Sawada Tsunayoshi looked through one of the heavily tinted windows in the spacious vehicle to confirm his suspicion. Just as Gokudera had declared Dino was in front of the tall medical building casually standing beside none other then Sasagawa Kyoko. Tsuna didn't pay much attention to the Chiavorone boss but was instead allured to the woman standing beside the giant. She bore the most exquisite smile, and captivating chestnut eyes. The sight of her made him swell with pride, she was his.

As soon as the limousine came to a stop he reached for the door and opened it his eyes drinking in the sight of her. Sasagawa Kyoko felt his eyes on her and strangely found herself relaxing. However she still held herself with poise resisting the urge to walk to him. As though to emphasize the decision, she neatly folded her hands in front of her and patiently waited for Dino to finish retelling one of his more courageous acts.

Kyoko felt Tsuna's arm wrap around her shoulders possessively and she felt herself leaning against him, "Dino, it's been a while"

Dino looked at the couple before him and smiled, his little brother was learning fast. He grinned, the adorable dent in his cheek showing, "Yeah, I was hopping to have a word with you"

Gokudera Hayato had the limousine driver park the car a good two blocks away. Now he was intently watching the group from a fair distance, his back casually leaning against the lamp post from the opposite street. The metropolitan area was buzzing with people, but it barely dissuaded him from the possible threat. Bucking-Horse's men were everywhere within the fifty mile radius. Something was wrong.

Tsuna heard the hardness in Dino's voice and knew the matter had to be urgent. He also noticed the men, "We'll talk in the car"

Dino nodded his approval while Tsuna called for Gokudera to have the limousine brought out. In a matter of minutes the four were seated in the Limousine waiting for Dino's news. Tsuna kept his arm around Kyoko, his face wore a mild expression feigning indifference. Both men knew it was for her benefit.

"An enemy family has stepped foot in Namimori"

"Are they showing any signs of aggression?" Gokudera asked

Dino shook his head, "Yet."

Kyoko looked at Tsuna searching for any signs of emotion. She didn't find any. Kyoko held back a sigh, the men looked indifferent it's as though they were discussing the weather.

Tsuna considered the ramifications, both men seemed be waiting for his decision, "We'll wait for them to make their move" He then turned to Dino, "Do they have any attachments to the city?"

"I came across one of their men, he ignored the question when I put it to him, the man must have gone back and reported the scene. The tension is high between the families, Tsuna"

Tsuna caught on the edge to Dino's tone, he was waiting for him to take on his side. The Vongola and the Chiavorone have had an unbreakable alliance, now Dino was asking him to honor it and declare the Chiavorone's enemy his, "It won't take long for them to act, when they do the Vongola family will reciprocate in kind"

Dino nodded appeased by the reply, his mood immediately lightened, "I must apologize" He said glancing at Kyoko, "I've interrupted your date"

Tsuna grinned at his friend just as the Chiavorone boss was opening the door. Gokudera made sure Dino had left the limousine before speaking, "Should I investigate on the matter?"

Tsuna nodded, "Be careful, and alert Chrome and tell Hibari I won't be meeting him today"

"Understood" Gokudera replied before reaching for his suitcase across the limousine and opening the door, "I shall see it done"

The door came to a close leaving Tsuna and Kyoko alone. Tsuna cautiously looked down to see Kyoko's expression, at the same time she looked up and smiled at him serenely, "I should apologize now, shouldn't I?"

Kyoko held his gaze, "Yes" She replied. Breathless.

Tsuna softened his gaze, a part of him he rarely showed to anyone other then Kyoko. It was a habit from his past he made sure was never shown however the small woman in his arms evoked the goodness in him. The thought made him smile, "I apologize"

"Your forgiven" She smiled closing the distance between them in a soft lingering kiss

Tsuna was arrogantly pleased, he reached towards his side and handed the flower to his beautiful angel. Kyoko accepted the white carnation, inhaling its light scent, "Dianthus caryophyllus, known in greek as the heavenly flower, the flower of Jove" Kyoko whispered her cheeks turning a dark red, symbolizing pure love, she added to herself.

Naturally Tsuna had predicted her response after all she had taken on a medical profession. Still the 10th generation Vongola boss was amused with the sight of the blush on her face. He let out a deep laugh before pulling her close to him, oh how his smart little angel amused him so

Author's note: Thanks for reading, next chapter will be on Chrome x Hibari :3 please review :D