Title: The Vacation
Genre: Romance/Adventure
Rating: T+
Pairing: HxH a.k.a 5986
Summary: Haru finally got the vacation of her dream. However, is she ready for it?
Disclaimer: Definitely not mine since the first place. Katekyo Hitman Reborn's characters and related are owned by their respective owners. I'm just borrowing the character. Well, the OC is mine though.
THE VACATION
Chapter 1: The Arrival on Queen of The Adriatic
It's already 2 PM when the plane flew above Marco Polo International Airport. Some of the passengers started talking to each other, some laughed, some still watched the movie which the plane served, and some just sat quietly in their seats.
Gokudera belonged to the last. He slept least enough for his taste but it didn't help him to tolerate some things, especially when remembering the passenger used to sit behind him always kicked his seat for the first two hours of flight.
At first, he paid no mind but it continued until he couldn't stand it anymore. He stood from his chair, lifted the annoying passenger up by the collar, and almost punched him on the face if Haru and an air hostess didn't stop and calmed him down. That person apologized to him straightly with a terrified face and promised wouldn't do it again. He kept his promise and Gokudera could sleep peacefully until they changed plane one and a half hour ago in Barcelona International Airport. Thankfully, that person didn't continue and stop there. Now, he's pretty content with his wife's occasional giggles.
"What's with the expression?" Haru asked while poking his left cheek. "Is something bothering you, Hayato-kun?"
"It's nothing. Just remembering the jerk," he said while leaned backward to straighten his legs.
"Hahi? Oh you mean that person whom always kicked your seat before. Come on, are you still mad? He said sorry, right?" She playfully twisted the tip of his grey hair with her fingers.
"Didn't change the fact he annoyed me. And you…" He caught her hand and leaned towards her, made her blushed. His lip was touching hers slowly and it almost became a passionate one if the air hostess didn't cough behind them.
"Pardon me, Sir. We're going to land in several minutes. Please fasten your seatbelt," she smiled not cared with Gokudera's annoyed growl. After that, she moved to other passenger.
"Great, she ruined our moment," he muttered loud enough that only Haru could hear. She chuckled at her husband's antics, and held his hand.
"Don't worry, we will have our time when we arrive in there." She winked at him before fastened her own seatbelt, followed by Gokudera who smirked widely at her 'promise'.
As the announcer said, several minutes later the plane started to land on the airfield. After it completely stopped, the passenger started to unfasten their seatbelt, gathered their belongings, and ready to get out in line. The pair just sat until the last passenger out. They stood up then walked out together hand-in-hand, smiling to each other.
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Haru stood in the center of the ground floors, waiting for her husband. He had to do some administration things in the airport's arrival office. Their luggage stood beside her, his big teal blue suitcase and her small light brown one.
She looked around her. Many passengers filled the lounges; some flowed to the outside hall. She guessed most of them are tourist, and it excited her. Maybe there are tourists from Japan, too, she thought. Too busy thinking about her oncoming trip, she didn't hear her husband's voice.
"Hello? Earth's to Haru. Anyone's there?" said Gokudera whispering in her ear. His hands encircled her shoulder. His breath tickled her and as realization suddenly filled her mind, red color adorned her cheeks.
"Hayato! Don't embarrass Haru!" she pouted, crossing her hands in her chest, looked away from his eyes. Although it's just a silly sentence, the way he talked made her felt this warm sensation.
Gokudera laughed a bit while putting their tickets in to his backpack. "It's your fault for dazed off. Anyway, I'm finished here. Where do you want to go now?"
"I don't know. I'm still tired from those sitting. Maybe a little rest could do," she said and opened her guide book, searching for something.
"What are you doing, Haru?" he said, confused with her doing. "Don't tell me, you changed your mind and now, you want to go to those places."
"No, I'm not. I'm searching for a good place to stay." She kept her sight at the tiny book, not seeing her husband's frown until she heard his disappoint laugh. She turned to him and gave a confused look.
"Tch. You don't believe me in arranging this vacation, do you? It's already prepared so you don't have to search for it anymore." He took the book from her hand and looked straight in her eyes, "Just enjoy the trip, okay?"
Haru nodded at his words, smiled slightly before hugging him. "Thank you, dear."
"Yeah, yeah. You're saying enough thanks today. Let's go," he said then took his suitcase, taking Haru's hand with him, walked out of the lounges to the nearest water taxi landing.
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The trip to the hotel from airport was nice. After taking the water taxi from Tessera's landings, it slowly made its way through the blue sea. The boat soon surrounded by the massive amount of water. The oceanic wind cooler the heated body of those who traveled above it. Soon, the taxi entered Grand Canal, the bloodstream of Venice.
Haru was amazed by the view Grand Canal offered to while Gokudera snoozed by the soothing wind. He was still tired and didn't want to spend the leftover energy of his body. He knew if the tiredness got him on the edge, there would be no enjoyable trip right now. Based on this, water taxi was a much better option than taking the vaporetto. He didn't want to spend another time walking along the fondamentajust to reach the place they'll spend for this week.
"Hayato, what's the name of our hotel?" asked Haru nudging Gokudera's shoulders. He opened his eyes slowly.
"Carlton. Why do you ask?"
"Nothing. Just want to know. You didn't tell me the name so, I'm kind of curious."
"Tch. You shouldn't wake me up just to ask the name, Haru."
"I'm sorry...but, you can sleep again now. I'll wake you up when we arrive there."
About 15 minutes later, Carlton Hotel came into view. The hotel has one hundred windows looked out into Grand Canal and it gave a romantic feeling as if its eyes overlooked the water line. The elegant design of the building added up the feeling.
Haru woke Gokudera from his nap just to get some grunts before he fully awake with her kisses and tickles. The taxi arrived at the Grand Carlton's private landings as Gokudera grabbed his suitcase, his smiling wife, and handed the driver the payment.
The hotel was great in Haru's opinion. Pastel shades, Venetian stuccoes, glass wall lamps, furnishings which, while being functional, recalled the glorious Serenissima epoch: these were the elements of the hall and bar, completely mirrored on marvellous Istria stone. Right at the center of the hotel was an original glass cupola created light effects which highlighting its sophistication. There was also some internal patio onto which some of the rooms looked out like a peaceful open-air lounge. Haru stood adoring the hotel before Gokudera took her to the receptionist desk.
"Both of you on honeymoon, Sir?" asked the brunette receptionist while processing Gokudera's request. Haru blushed when he just nodded. He didn't mention anything about honeymoon to her. She thought it was just a usual vacation.
"You can say like that," he replied nonchalantly.
"Well, you're lucky. This month, Carnevale will be held from February 13th until February 24th. Both of you should visit this festival since it's a big celebration in this city." She recommended and smiled to Haru.
"Really? That sounds great. Hayato-"
"I know. We'll go there later. Now, are you done with my reservation?" he looked at the woman in front of him, annoyed.
"Yes, Sir. This is your room key. The bellboy will bring your luggage to your room. And we hope you enjoy your vacation here." The receptionist smiled while handling the key to Gokudera. Number 56 engraved on the keychain.
"Whatever. Thank you."
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"Hey, it's a really nice room you reserved here," commented Haru sitting in their bed while Gokudera closed the door.
They got a double deluxe room with a patio outside the window. The combination of blue, orange, and bright yellow made the room looked lively. The soft blue carpet with white dot covered the floor and warmed their feet. The blue-orange-yellow stripes wallpaper adorned the wall. The bed was covered with dark blue bedclothes, enough for them both. Small table stood on both side. Across it, there was a working desk with table lamp, desktop computer, and some writing tools. The bathroom door on the right side of working desk, and it has the same color decorated inside part. The closet located beside the main door, with a big mirror touching the floor inside it and. The patio was just lovely. Overall, it was a nice room like Haru had stated.
"Well, I'm not sure what room should I chose at first." He joined her, put his hand on her waist, kissing her cheek. "Glad you like it."
"But, seriously, how could you afford it? I mean, it must be quite expensive, right? First class flight, deluxe room, I don't think with your usual salary we could get this much."
Her skeptical look made him laugh.
"Let's just say, I had a really good relationship with the owner."
Gokudera laid on the bed, slowly closed his eyes while his hand still in Haru's waist. She observed him drifted to dreamland before moving some hair strands from his handsome face. Hint of tiredness could be seen from the dark shades under his eyes. His skin was paler than usual. Just one look, she could recognize he lost another pounds of weight. She sighed. She knew her husband was really busy right now.
Recently, the family was dealing hard with another mafia family, Fermiere. Although the peace agreement has been made between the clashed families several months ago, some of the disagree members of Fermiere still trying to lit up some problem until now. Vongola was doing their best to solve this problem without involving more outsiders, like the women. The men even put the women aside when it came to social gathering or a small party.
"It's for your safety. I don't want any accident happen again like Bianchi-san got." The 10th reasoned when Kyoko and she asked him the reason of his act.
They weren't satisfied with his answer although they knew why he decided like that. Just a little more bearing they thought. That's the reason why she actually couldn't believe when he asked her the question, despite their situation and after all he had gone through before.
"I just don't want to have more regrets for never asking you," he said at that moment.
She remembered how the ceremony gone. It was simple. Not many people invited since it could trigger any suspicion towards the main family. Just families, some friends, and close relatives. Still, she knew she was the happiest woman in the world that day.
Unfortunately, he had to set off to another country the next day, did an important task with The Decimo regarding the agreement. They couldn't meet each other until his task was finished. Their communication most was done through telephone. After two months separation, he came back from France with smile plastered his face. The negotiation was succeeded and the major problem could be avoided.
But, as good as returning to home, piles of paperwork awaited him. Finished with this paper, the new one was already sent to his office. Everyday, same routine happened and she just giggled when seeing her dear husband wailed in frustration after one hell day at work. From 24 hours, she just got 6-7 of his time a day and he usually used it to sleep. She wondered if the task as a right hand was really that much.
That's why, she really enjoyed this private moment with him. Stroked his hair, fingers trailed alongside his skin, watched his sleeping face. How she wish they could spend time together more often. Haru laid beside Gokudera, closing her brown eyes and joined him on the dreamland.
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"Tsuna, is there something matters?" asked Kyoko when seeing her husband's face in their bedroom at night. "You seem distraught."
"No, I'm fine. Just a little problem with Vermount," he said giving her a small smile.
Tsuna put his tie on the drawer before sat on his chair. Kyoko rose from bed, walked to him, and stood behind him. He relaxed as her hands started to massage his neck and his back.
"I see." She smiled softly.
"It's great," he commented, eyes half-closed, purred in satisfaction. They stayed like that until his cell's ringing, interrupting the peaceful moment.
He reached to his cell on the desk, answered it. "Yes, what is it?"
Kyoko observed Tsuna's face through the talk. He didn't seem pleased with whatever the news delivered to him. "I understand."
He flipped the phone, looked at his wife before sighing. "I have to go now."
Kyoko gave him a genuine smile and kissed him. "Be careful, okay?"
"Hey, you don't have to worry that much about me." He laughed a bit before kissed her back and went through the bedroom door.
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"What is it, Ryohei?" asked Tsuna when he sat on his chair in his office. The other guardians (except Gokudera and Hibari) had gathered as well.
"It would be better if you read it by yourself." Ryohei handled him a yellow file, titled Vermount's Case.
When Tsuna opened it, there were papers and photos of some activities. He read through the papers and looked at the pictures before sighing again. He lost count of his sigh today.
"Should we tell him about this?" asked Yamamoto realizing Tsuna's displeased face.
"No. Now is not the right time. But, if the things get bad, there's no other way." Tsuna closed the file and looked at his guardians' eyes. "I hope the last wouldn't happen."
A/n: Phew…that's the first after the prologue I posted about a month ago. I got some kind of mental down when I wrote this story since it has a long gap between the first and the second chapter, and there's just too many great fics out there. You know, like when you finally had bought your dream dress and someone got the better dress beside you? I lost half of my confidence and the idea was just gone from my little brain. Glad I'm over it for now.
I apologize for those who had waited the next chapter of this fic. Nonetheless, I thank those who had reviewed and alerted this fic of mine. I appreciated it much and it truly made my day more happy and colorful (since I couldn't believe someone read and liked my story). I hope you like this one.
I apologize for any mistakes in my spelling, style, and grammar (let alone the story). It doesn't matter if you just read it but I'm also grateful for those who leave their comment, review, or even a question if there's something you don't understand about the story. As for a flame, as long as it's in a good language, I accept it with open arms. Just tell me what you think about this chapter :).
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