Disclaimer: Forgot to mention this in the last chapter. None of the characters belong to me, they are all the creations of Akira Amano.

Author's Notes: And here's the next chapter. For the most part each chapter will be around this length (which is why I call them ficlets). There will be several that are longer though.

Reviews are very much welcome. ^_^

Quiz – 1st Year of High School (July)

"Here," she said, handing him a group of papers after he finally showed up for class during lunch.

"What the hell is this?" he asked, flipping through all the sheets.

"It's the notes you've missed over the pass few days. There's a quiz during first period tomorrow."

"Che, like I need to study for a stupid quiz."

She smirked. "Hmph. As high and mighty as you think you are, I doubt even an outlaw like you could ace a test without at least knowing what it's covering. It's Japanese History, not math." There was a large, obvious hint of triumph in her voice.

Gokudera tried to look unimpressed. "I'm not stupid like you are."

"Hahi! Fine I'll take them back!" She went to grab the stack but he pulled it away. "If you don't want them, just give them back!"

He eyed her suspiciously. "Why the hell are you giving this to me in the first place? Don't you always yell at me for coming in late anyways?"

She sighed and towards his arms, where bandages could be seen at the end of his sleeves. "It's not like you were skipping on purpose this time," she said quietly.

He quickly noticed what she was looking at and fixed his sleeves. "What the hell are you talking about?"

"Don't lie," she snapped. "Yamamoto-san told me about it." That it was Gokudera who protected Tsuna the other night during a fight. It was the reason why he was out for so many days she reminded herself. Haru knew that the mafia the boys were involved with was very dangerous. She had seen all of that first hand and it made her worry about them all the time. And as badly as she wanted to, there was very little that she could do to help them directly, except maybe prevent Gokudera from failing a quiz or two.

Gokudera sat stiff for a moment and then quickly mumbled, "Whatever." He took the papers, stuffing them in his bag. He then proceeded to turn back around in his seat, ending the rest of that conversation.

Haru smiled at her small victory, watching his back with soft eyes. Even if he was an outlaw and a pain in the ass, she was relieved that he was okay over all. "If you have any questions you can call me." She doubted he heard her, and knew that even if he did he wouldn't call her, but it never hurt to offer.

And since she wasn't expecting it, she was very surprised when she got a text message from him that night complaining that her notes were practically useless because he couldn't read her "stupid" handwriting. She was about to snap at him when she realized something.

At least he looked at them.