Killua had to wait almost an hour before he could go to see Gon. He wasn't sure what he'll do when he gets there: yell at him, punch him or maybe both. He was the spontaneous type anyway, he'll decide it then. The teacher didn't even dismiss them when he stormed out of the room, and maybe he would get in trouble because of it later, but he really wanted to get to Gon's class before the his friend left.
Students were already leaving in packs when he arrived, but he didn't see Gon amongst them.
"Hey!" He called out to a group of students, "Did Gon already leave?" They only glanced at him and left without a word, leaving him there with growing frustration.
"He didn't come back to class," it was Pokkle who answered, "He might be still in the chairman's office."
"Thanks," Killua nodded before turning around and sprinting towards said room.
If that idiot didn't return to class, the situation might be worse, than he imagined... but the white-haired boy shook his head to will away this thought and slowed down, he didn't wanted to get caught for running in the hallway. He spotted a blonde figure at the office's door, but he couldn't care less who it was - until he got close enough to recognize the Kurta-boy, Kurapika. Killua eyed the blonde warily, he had a feeling, that his senior might be involved in this too, and that wasn't to reassuring.
"If you're looking for Gon, he is still in there," the older of the two broke the awkward silence, comfirming Killua's thoughts.
"Thanks," the white-haired boy just mumbled.
Few more minutes passed in silence, but then Killua looked up not being able to hold back his question anymore. "What happened?"
"I don't know the whole story," the blonde answered in a serious tone, his fine features getting sharper. "I heard the noise, so I went to see what was going on. When I got there, they were already holding Gon down and forcing him to fight one of them. Pairo, my friend went to get a teacher, but the Spiders ran away before the help arrived, and I couldn't stop them alone."
"Is Gon injured?"
"Only his hand," there was a short pause before the blonde answered, probably to collect himself. "They were armwrestling."
Killua only hummed in reply while staring in front of himself. How hard must've those bastards slam Gon's hand against the surface that it got injured?He felt the other's eyes on him the whole time, so he hid his clenched fists in his pockets though he couldn't hide his clenched jaw.
"My name is Kurapika by the way," the blonde broke the stretching silence again, offering a hand.
"I'm Killua," the white-haired boy introduced himself as well, flexing his fingers in his pockets before shaking Kurapika's hand. The introduction was only half-needed, both knew each other's names already. Despite his fine appearance, the blonde had a strong grip, Killua noted to himself.
"I'm sorry I couldn't be much of a help," Kurapika said apologetically.
"Oh no, uhm..." Killua was slighty taken aback. "Don't worry about it, I couldn't get there in time either," he said with a dismissing handwave. To think he was angry because of a stupidvideo game while Gon was in trouble... it was really childish of him. He took a long breath, "You helped him so uhm, thank you... I guess?
It was weird to thank the blonde, especially because the older boy looked at him with inspecting eyes. Gon too stared at him a lot, when he thought Killua wouldn't look (but seriously, did the brat really think he wouldn't notice?), and it always made the white-haired boy slightly uncomfortable. This gaze made him feel a different kind of uncomfortable - Kurapika seemed like the type who watches people a lot and understands them just by observing. It must've been difficult to lie to him.
Suddenly the office's door opened and Gon stepped out catching the attention of both students. When the black haired boy noticed them a wide smile spread on his face.
"Killua! And Kurapika too! You didn't have to wait for me!" He exclaimed while trotting over to his waiting friends.
Killua really had to fight the urge to punch the idiot, because they were still at the office besides he didn't want to make a scene in front of their senior.
"This isn't the time for being so hyper, you idiot! What the hell were you thinking?" He scolded his friend and even though he was angry, it surprised him to see the blonde nod with a stern expression.
"Killua is right, Gon, you shouldn't take the situation so lightly!" Kurapika added, crossing his arms in front of his chest. He sounds like a mom, Killua thought.
Gon just blinked with his big brown eyes, not understanding this sudden agreement between his friends. "I'm not taking the situation lightly," he pouted, his typical kicked puppy expression in place. "Besides it wasn't my fault!"
"That's new..." Killua remarked, sarcasm dripping from every syllabe. Gon grimaced.
"Anyway, what happened?" Kurapika asked to prevent the oncoming argument.
"I just wanted to go back to my classroom, and I accidentally saw some of the Spiders scheming something. I wanted to walk away, but then the rest of the group was behind me and they caught me before I could get away. Apparently they know who I am, and one of them wanted me to join them. I refused," he quickly added when his friends blanched, "But they didn't listen, so that guy forced me to have a handwrestling competition with him. I couldn't do anything, but then Kurapika showed up and his friend went to get help."
Killua had to wait a bit before he could make sure his voice wouldn't betray his calm expression.
"How is your hand?" Kurapika broke the silence again, probably sensing the other's internal struggle. Killua's eyes darted to Gon's hand, it was bandaged, but that was all he could make out, because his dark haired friend quickly hid his hands behind his back.
"It's fine, it doesn't hurt at all!" Gon said in a cheerful tone, but it was obviously a lie. His friends only exchanged a knowing look but didn't press on it further.
"I'm sorry to make you both worry!" Gon smiled apologetically.
Worry... the word stirred something up in Killua, but he didn't let it show. "You better be!" He bit out. "You really were in big trouble, what if Kurapika didn't show up?"
"I know..." The spiky-haired boy whined defensively, but Killua didn't let him say more.
"Yeah, of course!" He snarled. "If you really know, then why is it, that you always get in some sort of troube?" And the scolding went on until Kurapika cleared his throat to get their attention.
"Looks like you're fine now," he adressed his words to Gon, but then for some reason he looked at Killua and his lips curled upwards into a small smile, though it was gone when he continued, "Now you're safe, but you should be careful. The Spiders might attack you again, because they couldn't get you and they've taken interest in you too."
"I will!" Gon nodded with a determined expression, finally looking like he takes the situation seriously.
"Don't worry, I won't let him do anything stupid!" Killua added and the smile was back on the blonde's face.
"Well then, I'm going home now. Take care you two!"
"You too, Kurapika, see you soon!" Gon waved with both hands after their senior.
"We should go too!" Killua suggested, and the black haired boy nodded, following him with a bounce in his steps.
"I missed my bus..." Gon frowned when they halted at the bus stop.
"When does the next one come?"
"In an hour," Gon's frown deepened. "What should I do till then?"
"Let's go to the park," Killua said after a few moments of thinking. "Kurapika was right, we shouldn't stay at desolated places now. The park is full with kids around this time."
"But what about you, Killua? Won't you get in trouble, if you'll be late?" Gon's concern wasn"t unfounded, but Killua just shrugged.
"It's fine, I can call someone to pick me up."
"Oh," Gon looked like he was in thought, but then he flashed his dazzling smile at the white-haired boy. "Thank you, Killua!" His tone was equally apologetic and grateful, so Killua guessed he wasn't only thanked for waiting for the bus with the other.
"...Sure."
Alluka already waited for him, giving him a big and hearty tackle-hug when he stepped in the mansion's front door.
"Brother, you're finally back!" She chirped while nuzzling her face into his shoulder.
"Yeah, I'm back!" Killua smiled warmly, patting her hair gently. "Sorry to make you wait!"
"Mmmm, it's fine," she pulled back to smile at him, eyes shining. "So, did you buy me the comics you promised?"
At this the smile instantly disappeared from Killua's face, he totally forgot, that he was supposed to buy his sister the comics she wanted for so long. "Uh..."
"You forgot!" Alluka stepped back so she can glare better at him. "That's not fair, Brother, you never forget to buy yourself sweets!"
"I know..." Killua felt himself deflate under her gaze. "I'm sorry, something came up, and I totally forgot about that," it wasn't a lie. "I'm going to buy the comics tomorrow, I promise!"
Alluka let out one last angry huff, then turned around to march towards Killua's room. It looked like he'll have to give her all his candies and let her play on the Joystation the whole afternoon to placate her. Killua sighed, it was the third time that day, that he screwed up something because of Gon. Now he really regretted, that he didn't smack the idiot on the head, when he had the chance to do so.
A/N: First of all, I'm sorry, if this chapter isn't so good. Something very sad happened to me last week, right after I updated chapter 3, and things just got worse from then on. Still, I didn't want to make anyone wait, so I tried to write, and this is the result (I've reread all the kind comments I recieved so far to keep me motivated - you guys are really sweet, thank you!). I hope I can get back my swing soon!
I don't know if I can update next week, so sorry in advance for the possible delay!
I planned this chapter to be longer, but after thinking things through I decided to change some it so the pacing won't be off.
Alluka's cameo popped into my mind right before the update haha (poor Killua, Gon totally messes up his life, but he doesn't really mind it. Well maybe a little).
Thank you for reading, I hope the chapter was at least little bit enjoyable.
