DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN KATEKYO HITMAN REBORN AND GUILTY CROWN. I DO NOT EVEN OWN ITS CHARACTERS which is such a shame...

A/N: Hello there! We just came back from vacation so, yeah, I'm back~ anyways, let's get on with the story. Also, I want to warn you that this may also contain some OOC-ness. Thanks, and have fun!

Chapter 2

Friend

Midori Middle School

In Namimori Town, it's the toughest and hardest elite school to get into in the area. And yes, Yuzuriha Inori passed and was entering it.

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She's always early to come to school. She liked the way the campus was so peaceful and quiet when there were few students. She was also fond of the cool breeze in the morning, when the sun wasn't too bright and hot.

She proceeded to their classroom. A few were present already. She then went and took her seat.

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It was almost time for class when Miura Haru entered. She always came in time or on time, but she never saw her in a hassle.

As Haru entered, she quickly spotted Inori. She hurriedly walked up to her and banged her desk. Inori, surprised, looked up to her. Haru's brows were furrowed. She looked worried.

"Where have you been-desu? You were absent yesterday... Are you okay?" she spoke. Her voice indicated slight tremor.

Why? Is she worried? Inori was confused. She's not used to seeing any strangers worry about her, who is also a stranger. Pushing it aside, she can't answer honestly. "I...visited a sick old friend." Inori replied. It was a good thing she recalled Ayase, who's in a wheelchair. At least there's a bit of truth in there, though Ayase wasn't actually sick.

Haru sighed. "We had a test yesterday, and since you didn't even tell anyone that you were going to be absent, I knew it was sudden." she claimed. "Anyways, I always see you alone. If you have nothing to do, come with me later-desu!" she went on. Her tone clearly suggested that she's in high spirits, and she even winked at her.

Still confused, Inori just nodded. Haru swiftly took both her hands and said, "I'll introduce you to some good people. I'm sure you'll get along with them too, they're my friends-desu!" she happily exclaimed.

Haru's hands were warm, and so were her words and smile. She found it odd though, because it was the first time she felt something warm coming from a stranger. They just met two days ago when she transferred, and Haru had always tried to make friends with her. She was pretty upbeat and patient, despite the fact that Inori kept a low profile. And now, she successfully made her to recognize her efforts.

Finally, their teacher entered the room. Haru, before hurrying to her seat, whispered to Inori. "At lunch time, let's go to Namimori Middle!" she said excitedly, and she finally hopped onto her seat.

Namimori Middle School

In Namimori Town, it was known for its Disciplinary Committee of Prefects, which was actually composed of delinquents, and sitting on top of them was the most-feared devil, Hibari Kyoya. He's considered as the strongest delinquent in Namimori, but even though he was fearsome, students in Nami-chuu had accepted that his presence at least protected their town from any dangers, though usually he goes overboard.

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Apparently, it was a lazy afternoon, and as usual, the devil napped at the roof of their school. He liked the way the roof of the campus was so peaceful and quiet since all students, who were obviously dead scared of him, knew that it was his favourite spot. He was also fond of the warm breeze in the noon, when the sun was a little bright. It made him too relaxed, and extremely sleepy.

He was lying down with his hands behind his head, his eyes closed. He was dozing off when he heard Hibird singing Nami-chuu's theme again. He opened his eyes and glanced at the bird. It landed on his side, which gradually stopped singing. He then rose and sat upright. He reached to the small animal by putting his forefinger below it. The bird then hopped on his finger. As he lifted it, it tweeted and chirped, and then afterwards it flew over his shoulder and landed. Hibari then decided to look down the school grounds from his position, and he saw Miura Haru with another girl entering the school premises. He narrowed his eyes. He knew that he has seen her before.

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Inori silently followed the woman with brown hair tied in a ponytail and brown eyes. She seemed to be really excited ever since they stepped inside the school. She quietly observed her, and she thought she could at least follow her around. Haru... She was kind enough to drag her out with her.

Namimori... I believe I heard this word somewhere. a voice rang at the back of her mind.

Her thoughts were broken when Haru grabbed her arm and exclaimed. "Let's go-desu!" Inori looked at Haru's hand as they walked through the hallway. Her hand was warm. Realizing that Haru was clutching her arm, a slight shade of pink coloured her cheeks. It was a first, that someone else besides her companions from the Funeral Parlor was eager to take her somewhere.

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Finally, they've arrived at the place but only a tall man with black spiky hair and brown eyes was there.

It was Yamamoto. He was about to go out too, when he saw Haru standing at the door. "Oh, Haru!" he approached them, beaming ever so carefree. "Never knew you'd come. Looking for Tsuna?"

"I thought you were always together, what happened-desu?" she quickly replied.

"Well, the baby led him up the roof. I was just about to go there. Gokudera went with them, of course." he explained. Finally, he noticed the girl with Haru. She was also wearing the standard uniform of Midori Middle School. It led him to the conclusion she was with her. "Oh, hello there!" he waved at her. Inori looked at him and just bowed her head so as to show respect.

"Oh yeah, she's Yuzuriha-san! She's a transfer student at my school." Haru explained. She then stood between them and made proper introductions.

"Well, Yuzuriha-san, this is Yamamoto-kun. He's too carefree, but he's really reliable at times." Haru pointed her hand at Yamamoto. He beamed.

"And Yamamoto-kun, this is Yuzuriha-san. She's too quiet but she's a friend of mine." Haru then pointed her hand at Inori.

She was startled. She looked at Haru.

She was smiling.

It was strange. She felt something really warm, and soft. She blushed and shifted her eyes down. Haru wondered, so she spoke. "That's no good Yuzuriha-san!" Haru pouted. "You need to gain more confidence, or else you'd be left out-desu." she continued, even smiling that time.

Yamamoto laughed. "It's okay. Anyways, it's nice meeting you." he said as he grinned. Inori blushed. She felt unnaturally embarrassed. She quickly bowed down and asked for apologies. Yamamoto laughed louder. He was as carefree as ever. "It's fine. Yuzuriha-san, it's not something you should apologize."

"Anyways, let's go to the roof! I need to introduce you to Tsuna-san-desu!" Haru excitedly exclaimed.

"Do you understand, Tsuna?" Reborn spoke. His squeaky voice sounded serious.

Tsuna was quiet. He didn't want some more problems, especially since he didn't want to involve his friends anymore. He didn't want anyone to get hurt once more. Too many things had happened already. The problem with Kokuyo Middle School, the battle of the rings with the Varia, the battle in the future with Byakuran and his Millefiore Family, and the quarrel between Vongola and Shimon had just passed.

"Tenth, don't worry. We'll solve this as soon as possible." Gokudera reassured. He was always like that. But even so, Tsuna kept quiet.

"It was really unexpected. Undertakers don't usually annihilate Mafia Families as if they're out hunting, especially since they usually receive job requests from the Mafia themselves and they are not assassins. Of course due to requests, they would inevitably fight and destroy one Mafia family but this time, it's different." Reborn elaborated. "They're not exactly out for your head, Tsuna, but they are bound to involve Vongola."

That time, the door slammed open. It was Yamamoto and Haru who just arrived. Haru, upon seeing Tsuna, instantly squealed and hug tackled him. Tsuna, in return, nearly yelped and was unsuccessful from escaping Haru's snarl.

"Tsuna-san, it's been a while! How are you-desu?" she happily exclaimed. She was squeezing Tsuna's arm. "I wasn't able to visit for a while since we had exams-desu. But now it's over, I came over to see you-desu." she said in a soft voice and trying-so-hard seducing manner. She was even batting her eyelashes and was blushing. Tsuna, in the other hand was freaking out. "Hiiieeeeeeeee! Haru-chan! W-w-wait! R-release me!"

"Hey bitch, release the Tenth, or I'm going to blow you up!" Gokudera scowled at Haru.

Now this has got to be a signal that their bickering would start, and they knew it wouldn't end easily.

"Hahiii! What did you just call Haru-desu?" Haru growled. When she realized he was unable to touch her since she was near Tsuna, she stuck out her tongue, provoking the silver-haired man. Gokudera was successfully provoked though, and was about to snap. "Tenth... Could you please step aside for a while..." he gritted his teeth, and his voice was shaking violently with his surging anger. Also, bombs instantaneously snapped out on his hands from who-knows-where.

Haru surprisingly released Tsuna and stood up, quickly facing Gokudera. The two glared at each other, and it seemed that the battle was on.

To be continued...

A/N: Sorry if I had to cut it, I just had to. And, sorry that I continue addressing Namimori Middle as Nami-chuu, I know it's kind of a sign of laziness but, oh well, I'll try to improve in my next chapters. Also, you might be wondering about their ages, yeah? Yes KHR characters' are in their present ages based on the Manga and GC characters' are in their present ages as well, based on the Anime. Let's say that the reason why Inori's on the same class as Haru is that she had some complicated circumstances, haha. I guess I had to work it out huh? Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this. Look forward for the next chapter~

Oh, and one more thing, please feel free to suggest anything too! Please lend me a hand.