Sorry for taking so long to update this everyone. A lot of things happened to me. Lately, when I was looking around, I noticed that there are 188 stories about Yamamoto and Tsuna in total. It adds up to eight pages. And I was actually impressed. After a couple of year, there might be more. I hope... Anyways, writers continue to write your amazing stories. Reader, review the stories as a reward. Show us that you care in the world. Haha, please and thank you.

Chapter 5: Show Must Go On

If the rain had stopped that day

I might surely have just walked past you

If the bus had arrived at its usual time

I wouldn't have met you

It's been a week since Gokudera asked Tsuna to leave with him to Italy and his date with his comrades. The younger male already knew what the outcome will be thanks to the mysterious book. After the day he checked out the book with Reborn, it took off. The book wasn't really checked out honestly. In some aspect, the story itself was gone. Not a single word on it. Tsuna ruffles his hair roughly as he tries to remember how it went. So far, he knew that the princess was living in a isolating tower deep in a forest and a prince found and befriends with her. But the prince's companion falls for the charming maiden also. Unable to choose, she took time to herself to think while the two men shower her with their love. That was about it. The rest was a bit of a blur in his point of view. Even without it, he knew what his answer was for Gokudera's question. How bad can it be to say no?

Tsuna was walking to school with his two best friends by his side. The conversation they were having was regular as suspected. Gokudera was discontent with Yamamoto's cheerful smile and easy-going personality. Tsuna continued walking smiling sheepishly at how the two males were behaving casually. "Oh Tenth, have you decided?" Gokudera asked, not caring to finish his conversation with the baseball player. Tsuna only hummed confusingly in response. Anxiety was written all over his face when Tsuna was staring at the bomber. Tsuna backed away from the discomforting area. It was obvious that he wanted the answer immediately. But he can't say it in front of Yamamoto.

"I'll tell you later after school." Tsuna respond nervously.

"Understood."

Yamamoto just stared at the two, dumbfounded. "What are you guys talking about?" Tsuna gulped. Gokudera only huffed at the baseball fanatic's unawareness. "If Tenth wants to come with me to Italy of course." Yamamoto came to a halt as his mind process correctly with the newly informed notification. Tsuna was planning to leave to Italy? Yamamoto stares worriedly at the brunet as he stares back in confusion. The painful feeling tied itself around Yamamoto's heart. His desire to tell the innocent boy not to leave and remain by his side was uproariously high. But he has to keep it locked up and smiles like he usually do since he has no right or say to Tsuna's choosing. The idea of his beloved crush leaving with another man to somewhere far away was unappealing to his eyes and mind. He can even call it a living nightmare in many ways since it actually was. He can only hope for the best on the sideline.

If that instant

Had been slightly different

We would have walked

On separate paths of fate

The bell rung across the hallways as students sat on their appropriate seats. Tsuna hung his head on his hand as he glimpse out of the window to the large ocean blue sky. Cloud lazily floats in midair happily. If only life was easy-going. The teacher called out students listed in class as he took attendance. "Sawada Tsunayoshi." He called out. Too focused on other matters, he didn't notice that the teacher was repeatedly calling his name. "Sawada!" Tsuna dropped his hand to the wooden desk and stares at an angry homeroom teacher. He gulped.

"If you have time to daydream, have some time to study for the upcoming midterms you'll all be taking next week."

"Y-yes sir." Tsuna stuttered.

The man huffed before calling the rest. He could feel the harsh glares coming from all directions. It was obvious that the rest was upset at him over childish matters. Everyone in here is quick to blame others for their discomfort and failures. Tsuna sighed, ignoring troublesome glance of students. The brunet softly tap his fingertips on his desk while thinking. Tsuna thought over what Kyoko, his former crush, told him before Reborn came and explained his outrageous situation. All in all, Yamamoto was the winner. The innocent male brush furiously as he recap the events of his date with Yamamoto. He could even laugh with ease at it. But as of today, it's about Gokudera and his reply on his offer. All the harsh staring ended except for one particular one. It felt warm and a bit of concerned. Tsuna look behind himself without moving his body. Yamamoto was staring at his back. He appeared to be thinking with the word 'bored' written across his face. Tsuna looks back at the board with a small blush.

I always want to watch

The same future together with you

Let's look at the same stars

At the same spot

The class ended with the final bell ringing. Tsuna outstretched his arms above his head. Gokudera walks over to Tsuna with a content expression. The innocent boy blushed lightly. "Is it all right if you answer me now Tenth?" Tsuna shook his head and said to wait a bit longer. The bomber only sighed and told the brunet that he will wait for him at the school's entrance. Tsuna nodded. Packing his belongings, Tsuna felt a hand on his shoulders. Of course, Tsuna exactly knew whom it was. The warm hold drew into an embrace. Tsuna can feel his heart beating rapidly. The feeling of his back pressed against Yamamoto's chest was welcoming in one's opinion. But he needs to hurry and go to the waiting bomber.

"Tsuna..."

Tsuna closed his eyes tightly at how Yamamoto was calling his name. "Y-Yamamoto..." It felt like a dream, a fairytale. It's actually a coincidence least to say. Tsuna could sense the presence of the taller male and how close his face was to ear. Hot breath sent shivers down to Tsuna's spine and back up. All of it didn't last as long that he hoped. Yamamoto pulled away from the younger male in frustration. Tsuna turns around to see his Rain guardian. "Tsuna, can you do me a simple favor?" Tsuna nods his head subconsciously. "Go to Italy with Gokudera." Time stopped for Tsuna when the baseball lover said that sentence.

Tsuna's chocolate brown eyes widen in shock and confusion. His breath was caught in his throat. "W-what?" Tsuna asked. His body was shaking. And it was obvious to the other to notice. "Go to Italy." Somewhere inside Tsuna broke. "Why? Why should I go?" Tsuna clung to Yamamoto's shirt in desperation. Yamamoto avoid eye contact and turns his head away. "It's for the best."

"How?"

"You like Gokudera, don't you?"

"I-"

"I already gave up on you..." Yamamoto interrupted.

Tsuna's heart was crying in agony. How? How can he do that? Just when he settled with the idea of being with him? Tsuna released his hold on the male and backed away. "I see." Tsuna grabbed his bag and ran to the door. Tear dripped down to his chin as he ran through the hallways. It hurts! It was painful! Tsuna was hoping it would work just like how the story went. He never thought that Yamamoto thought otherwise. Tsuna stopped where all the lockers were located. He leans against the wall to regain his breath. More tears form as the brunet silently sob to himself. It hurts. It hurts to know the one you're destined for does not feel the same. It's painful.

I wonder if I am present

In the future you imagine for yourself

I want to look up to

The same sky with the same feelings

Yamamoto stood between the rows of desk in sadness. A formed fist clench near his head as the pain reached his heart. He just release the one he truly love for another man to take. Images of Tsuna and Gokudera getting along with each other well filled his thoughts. Truthfully, he wanted to keep Tsuna here beside him. He was willing to lock him up somewhere and not let him go. But he couldn't. Tsuna would be much better off with the bomber than him. It was a lie. A lie when he said he gave up on Tsuna. Instead, he is captive by the innocent brunet. So much that his thoughts were only of that person. Yamamoto took his bag off the wooden desk and walked out of the classroom. Out in the window, he saw Tsuna being embraced passionately by Gokudera himself. Whatever that was left of his heart shattered from the scene. His chances, like he thought it was, was unbelievably slim. Tsuna and Gokudera walked away from his sight.

"Tsuna,"

"I love you."

The three silent, special words slipped through the baseball lover's lips. Originally, it was meant for the person face to face, but it doesn't seem likely to happen. All he needs is to be alone for today.

Our ways of talking and acting are really similar

It's lie if we have always known each other

Mailing each other at the same time

Thinking about the same things

Tsuna ran to his room full speed. He ignored his mother's calls and went to his comfort zone. Reborn was obviously inside, sitting on his leather chair. Tsuna jumped on the small bed and covered his face with his pillow. Reborn raises a brow at how his student was behaving. "Dame-Tsuna." He called out to the boy. But he didn't respond as he suspected. He shrugged his shoulders and sighed. "I'm going to Italy." Reborn avert his attention back to the innocent brunet.

"Who asked you?"

"Gokudera-kun."

"What about Yamamoto?"

Reborn obviously noticed at how tense and stiff his student became by the mere mention of the name. So the reason he was acting like this was because of the baseball playing friend. "Yamamoto said I should go." Reborn stood there amazed at the new information he was now hearing. Yamamoto told him to go? Tsuna raised his head with teary eyes forming. His heart was crying again. Like it did before when Yamamoto told him he gave up. "Are you really going?" Reborn asked with seriousness lingering on his words. Tsuna wanted to say no. But circumstances said otherwise for their relationship. "Yes." The silence was a sign that Reborn was disapproving about the situation, but seeing how the younger male was in such distress state made him think likewise. "I see. Fine. When are you leaving?"

We might have been bound together by a red thread

We fit so well together

Like if it was decided by chance right from the start

I believe we are fated to be together

"Tomorrow."

Reborn frowns even further. Tomorrow. It's a short given time, but he can think of a solution for all this so it can be a win-win. The Arcobaleno removes himself from the leather seat and left the room for the brunet to be alone. Tsuna rest his head on the pillow with his eyes closed. More leaks of tears travels down to the soft material. Tsuna recapped what happened when he was at school, going to see Gokudera at the entrance. The brunet was just finished with wiping his tears away and went out the building to seek the silver head bomber. And on cue, the guardian was waving directly at him carelessly. Tsuna let out a soft, silent giggle. "Tenth, ready to go?" He asked cheerfully.

"Y-yeah."

"What's wrong Tenth? Your eyes are red."

Tsuna gasped. Instead of saying some random excuse, the brunet told what the bomber actually wanted to hear. "Don't worry. Gokudera, about what you asked me today." Gokudera stood there nervously as he awaits for Tsuna's answer. "I'll go with you." Right then and there, Tsuna felt worse than he was before. He smiled to the Storm guardian to hide his sadness. But the taller male saw through him like glass. Gokudera embraced Tsuna passionately in ease the male. He wanted to cry. Tsuna couldn't hold back much longer. He wanted the compassion, the love he needs that was suppose to be given from Yamamoto. Tsuna clung his small hands on Gokudera's shirt in desperation as he sobs. "Don't worry Tenth. I'll protect you." The promising words filled Tsuna's ear as he continued to sob further.

I wonder if I am present

In the future you imagine for yourself

I want to look up to the same sky with

The same feelings

Gokudera returned Tsuna to his home in one piece. The bomber said his farewell and left. Tsuna just smiled. Getting comfort from Gokudera wasn't really what he was expecting, but it helped a bit. And that's how it all went.

"Yamamoto."

Ba-thump.

"Yamamoto..."

Ba-thump. Ba-thump.

Continuously, the name remains to effect his hearts as it did before. He pressed his hand against his chest. Tsuna raised his other hand high to the ceiling to caught nothing. Ba-thump. There it goes again. Beating again on its own whim. Love. The only reason that can describe why he was behaving like this. The same reason why he was in pain. How does Yamamoto feel right at this moment? Sadden? Relieved? Possible. Who knows how that male's mind works? Tsuna turns around on his bed before sighing. If only he wasn't forced into this. Maybe then, he can be with Yamamoto like normal.

The night drowned as the day rises. Tsuna was packed and ready to leave for the airport. Reborn stood before him with a small frown. "I guess I'll be leaving Reborn." Tsuna told the baby hitman before leaving the room. Downstairs stood a proud guardian as he waits for his leader. "Ready, Tenth?"

"Yeah."

Yamamoto sat alone in an empty classroom. It was lunch break and everyone left to get whatever they needed. The baseball player knew why the two close friends of his isn't here. They were probably at the airport by now. Images of a smiling Tsuna filled his thoughts. He was going to adjust to the fact that Tsuna, his first crush, is now gone with Gokudera, another man and his close friend. He couldn't suppress the urge to smile sadly. "Bye Tsuna." He said quietly to himself as he stares out of the window.

I always want to watch

The same future together with you

Let's look at the same stars

At the same spot

"It doesn't have to be." A babyish voice said.

Yamamoto turned to see Reborn sitting with his legs crossed on a nearby wooden desk. "Kid!" He said in surprised. "Why are you here?"

"I should be asking you that."

"Huh?"

Leon crawled to his owner's hands and transformed into a green gun that was regularly used against Tsuna as a threat. Having a clueless mind, Yamamoto only thought of it as a harmless advance toy. The gun was directly pointed at him. "I'll say it again." He readied the mechanism to shot at the baseball player. "Why are you sitting here when you're suppose to be stopping Tsuna?" Yamamoto's eyes widen from shock. He wasn't really surprised that the baby Arcobaleno knew, but instead, it was the fact that he wants the taller male to stop the brunet.

"Because Tsuna would be best suited with Gokudera."

"How do you know?"

That question hit his head painfully. How? Well there were a lot of reasons as to how Tsuna should be with Gokudera. "I just think they do." Reborn stared into the hazel brown orbs in front of him with a straight face. "So you have no regrets about this?" A clicking sound was heard from the mechanism in hand. "Yeah. I suppose I don't." He lied. Reborn only smirked as his fedora covered half of his face. Out of the unexpected, Reborn pulled the trigger and out came a blue bullet. Yamamoto fell off his chair, landing with a thump. A thought ran through his head as he was falling.

I wonder if I am present

In the future you imagine for yourself

I want to look up to

The same sky with the same feelings

Stop Tsuna from leaving. Stop Tsuna!

A blue colored wave ran through his body top to bottom. It went away when the taller male stood high. On his forehead was a blue flame that was similar to Tsuna when he enters Dying Will mode. It's the same as the bullet he use on Tsuna, but it doesn't really cause the user's clothes to burn out. Yamamoto's eyes were filled with determination. "Stop Tsuna from leaving!" Yamamoto shouted. And off the boy ran. Reborn smirked amusingly at his work. He recapped a past thought. The one saying he never got to finish. Emotions are not needed in the Mafia.

Because it gets in the way from letting the person to do what they truly desire.

Yamamoto continued to run as he was getting near the airport. He was still in his Dying Will form till it ran out as he reached the entrance. Yamamoto stared in confusion as to how he got here. That was when he remembered. He needs to find Tsuna. He had to stop him. Not until he tells him how he felt about the boy.

"Tsuna!" He shouted.

Yamamoto continues to search a familiar brunet in a large building. He ran even though his lungs were tired out and contain less air than necessary. But he didn't care. He wanted to see that person. "Tsuna!" He pushed himself through the crowded group where all the station was located. Maybe his luck can help him find Tsuna. And luck served him well. The sign that said 'Flight #8' was heading to Italy. "Tsuna!" He screamed at the top of his lungs. The last person aboard into the station and the flight attendant closed the metal door. Without a second thought, he ran to it with everything he got. He slammed his hands harshly at the door and demand it to open. But life was cruel to many. His voice was never heard when the announcement went on. "Flight number eight is taking flight." And so it did. The plan that Tsuna was suppose to be on was taking off from the ground to the limitless blue sky. Yamamoto stares in sadness. His chance to confess was... gone.

Yamamoto sat down on an empty seat nearby of the station and sighed tiredly. "Tsuna..."

"Yamamoto?"

Yamamoto's eyes widens in shock at how familiar the voice was. He looks up to see Tsuna standing in front of him with a suite case in hand. "Tsuna!" Yamamoto felt happiness overwhelming his entire body from seeing the innocent brunet. Yamamoto embraced the boy tightly and passionately. "Y-Yamamoto?" The taller male ignored the boy for a moment as he was lost in the warm. Soft chocolate brown hair in his hand and a small warming body in his arm. "Tsuna..." Yamamoto drew his face closer to the brunet's hair. How he wished time could freeze for this exact moment.

So we may always walk

On the same path, had in hand

Even on days filled with tears

And on sunny days

But everything has an ending. Yamamoto release Tsuna halfway as his hands were still on Tsuna's arms. "I thought you were already gone." Yamamoto asked, confused. Tsuna blushed lightly at the sentence. It was actually cute enough for Yamamoto to lose control from hugging him much more. "Because I had unfinished business." He said quietly.

"Unfinished business?"

"Yeah. Like this one."

At that moment, Tsuna surrounds Yamamoto's shoulders with his arms, drawing the tall male closer down. Lips were pressed gently against another. Yamamoto's eyes widen from the unexpected advanced action. He didn't care about anything at that moment. Tsuna parted away and stares upward to the baseball player. "I love you Yamamoto. Since the beginning."

Ba-thump. Yamamoto felt his heart beat. Those words were the one he was waiting to hear all this entire time. "I love you too Tsuna." Yamamoto said with affection.

"At the very beginning when you came in my life."

Another affectionate kiss was shared between the two.

I wonder if I am present

In the future you imagine for yourself

I want to look up to

The same sky with the same feelings

Thanks for reading everyone. This is the final chapter to our beloved "New Beginning". The song I used is called If by Kana Nishino. I couldn't find a song that could match this story but I found something else. So I guess this is goodbye. I don't own anything except the plot of the story. Please review or something. Thanks everyone. Spread the 8027 love to many in the world.