Agony
Katekyo Hitman Reborn! fanfic
Pairing: 2786 (TsunaHaru)
Description: That's right, when I first met you, your lips were trembling in the dark…And you looked so fragile. That's why I was interested, right?
Enjoy! ~
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Chapter 2
Tsuna swallowed. "W-What did you say?" He asked, his voice cracking. This is just a dream, he told himself. There's no way Haru could ever like me. After all, she likes Yamamoto-kun. Haru stared at the ground, and then lifted her head. And looked straight into Tsuna's eyes.
"I like you Tsuna-san. I've liked you ever since I met you- ever since you rescued me. At that time, I thought you were very brave. I still think that you're very brave. A-And I like you…that's all." Tsuna's mouth was as wide as a gaping fish's would look like. Haru put on a tiny smile. "But I don't need an answer, because I already know what you think of me." Tsuna opened his mouth to speak up, and Haru cut him off.
"I lost, so I already know what you're going to say."
Then she ran off, tears streaking her cheeks. "I shouldn't have said anything," she sobbed. "Because he likes Kyoko."
Tsuna ran a hand through his hair. Haru likes me…He thought. "Haru likes me." He repeated aloud. He felt a tiny twist in his stomach. Was he happy? Upset? He didn't know. "Wait a minute," he realized.
Haru and Kyoko both had said that they lost…But lost what? Tsuna set his shoulders. He would have to have a little chat with Kyoko.
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"Kyoko, do you mind if I talk to you for a minute?"
Kyoko turned around. Her face lit up. "Tsuna-kun." She greeted. Tsuna smiled back at her, and she studied his face. "Is there something you need?" She asked. Tsuna nodded. "Well…earlier you said you lost and Haru said she lost too…so I was wondering something might've happened." Kyoko grinned.
"You've grown sharper, Tsuna-kun." She whispered to herself. Tsuna blinked. "Eh, did you say something?" He asked. Kyoko shook her head. "Ah, nothing. So you came here wondering what Haru and I lost, right?" She said. Tsuna nodded. "Yeah."
"Would you like me…to tell you?" She asked. Tsuna nodded. "Then, sit down. It's a long story." Kyoko said.
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"It all started when Haru joined the Family, maybe three or four weeks after she joined I think." Kyoko began.
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"Onii-chan, who's that?"
Ryohei looked down at his little sister with an affectionate smile. "Oh? That's the girl Tsuna and the others rescued. She's decided to join the family." He told her. Kyoko's eyes widened. "Really? "She asked, her eyes lighting up with excitement.
Ryohei chuckled. "Isn't that great? And I hear she's around your age, too." He added. Kyoko grinned. "I can't wait to meet her," she said excitedly. Ryohei patted her head, and Kyoko imagined what the girl would be like.
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"Um, it's nice to meet you. My name is Miura Haru…Tsuna-san brought me here…I-I hope we can get along!"
Kyoko studied the girl in front of her. So this was the girl that Ryohei had been talking about! Kyoko beamed at Haru. "It's nice to meet you, Haru-chan. My name is Sasagawa Kyoko; I hope we can get along!" Haru's mouth widened with delight, and she bowed.
"Thank you," Haru said gratefully. Kyoko tilted her head. "For what?" She asked curiously. Haru stood, and gave Kyoko a sweet, pure smile. "For letting me become your friend!" Haru said cheerfully.
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"EH? You like someone?"
Haru nodded, her face turning red. Kyoko's eyes lit up with curiosity. "Who is it?" She asked. Haru shook her head. "I can't tell!" She said, covering her face. Kyoko leaned closer towards Haru. "You can tell me, Haru-chan. I won't laugh."
Haru shook her head, determined not to say anything. "It's Yamamoto-kun, right?" Kyoko guessed. After all, Haru and Yamamoto were very, very close. Haru shook her head. "No way! I love Yamomoto-kun, but only as a brother. Same goes for Yamamoto-kun; he says he likes me in a sisterly way." Kyoko blinked.
"Oh…then…Gokudera-kun?" Kyoko guessed again. Haru stuck out her tongue. "Never! That's just wrong to imagine!" Kyoko giggled, and then pondered. She gasped. "Is…it…Haru-chan…Do you possibly like my brother?"
Haru gasped. "Kyoko-chan! Of course not! I don't like him-not that way at least- and besides, he's got Hana, remember? Oh, but I really think your brother is a nice guy," Haru added. Kyoko sighed. "I can't think of anyone else…Is it maybe Hibari-san?" Haru shook her head. "Nope." She grinned.
Kyoko looked at Haru with pleading eyes. "C'mon, Haru-chan. You can tell me, can't you?" She implored. Haru gave in, and looked away from Kyoko.
"Tuna." She mumbled.
Kyoko blinked. "You like tuna?" She asked, confused. Haru shook her head. "No, I like Tsuna-san!" As soon as the words left her mouth, she slapped her hand over it. Kyoko's mouth widened.
"You like Tsuna-kun? Since when?"
"Since I met him…Actually, ever since I laid my eyes on him…" Haru murmured. Kyoko felt something rip through her heart…But what? "Oh, I bet he'll like you too, Haru-chan." Kyoko managed to say. Haru shook her head. "No way!" She flushed.
"Ah, I have to get something from my room, I'll be back." Kyoko said. As soon as she left the kitchen, Kyoko's hand tightened.
"I don't want her to like him…" She said to herself.
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"So I was thinking…maybe I should give him chocolate or something for Valentine's Day…Kyoko-chan? What's wrong?" Haru asked anxiously, seeing the solemn look on Kyoko's face.
"Haru-chan…What would you do if I said…that I liked Tsuna-kun too?"
Haru's face paled a bit, and then she smiled a tiny smile. "Well, I'm definitely not going to give up on him. Ever." She said. Even though she was smiling, her eyes were dead serious. Kyoko returned Haru the same look. "Well…should we see who Tsuna-kun likes more?" Kyoko suggested. Haru frowned. "And whoever Tsuna-kun likes romantically will win. But whoever Tsuna-kun likes only as a friend will lose." Kyoko said confidently.
Haru hesitated. "Scared that I'll steal away Tsuna-kun?" Kyoko teased. Haru sighed. "All right," she conceded.
"I'll do my best, and win." Haru said seriously. "So will I." Kyoko said.
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"And that's pretty much it." Kyoko said. Tsuna felt bewildered. "Wait, so you like me?" He asked. Kyoko nodded.
"Yes…I do." Kyoko said. Tsuna's eyes widened. "Since when?" He asked. Kyoko fiddled with her fingers for a minute. "I didn't realize until Haru told me that she liked you." Kyoko confessed. Tsuna sighed. He never realized that Haru and Kyoko had feelings for him. Heck, he never imagined that they would've even liked him that way!
"So what's your answer, Tsuna-kun?" Kyoko prompted. Tsuna felt his cheeks burn. "Um…I-I'm not sure…Well I can tell you I did like you. I don't know if I still do though." He mumbled. Kyoko tilted her head. "When did you like me?" She asked. Tsuna thought carefully before speaking. "Well when I first met you. In kindergarten. And I liked you for eight years. But you never showed any sign that you liked me…so…I wondered if I should give up or not."
"But…do you still like me now?" Kyoko asked. Tsuna sighed. "I don't know, Kyoko." He got up, and Kyoko quickly stood up as well. "I'm going now…I'll think about what you told me." He said quietly. Kyoko nodded. "Thanks, Tsuna-kun."
Tsuna nodded, and just as he was about to open the door, Kyoko wrapped her arms around him. Tsuna flushed. He never had this much physical contact with a girl before, even though he was almost a grown man.
"Kyoko-chan," Tsuna said. "What are you-"
The door opened.
"Kyoko-chan, I was looking for you, can you help…me?" Haru stood, her face turning pale as she saw Kyoko hugging Tsuna. "I-I'm…Sorry for interrupting!" She burst out. She quickly whipped around, closed the door and walked away.
Tsuna felt panic run through him. Did Haru think that he'd chosen Kyoko? It wasn't like that…He had to tell her! Tsuna ran from Kyoko's grip and ran out the door. Kyoko fell to the ground, and tears began to form in her eyes.
"I lose," she said with a sad smile. "I really did lose."
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Where did Haru go? Tsuna thought as he looked around. She wasn't in the kitchen, in the garden, or anywhere else in the base! He spotted Gokudera passing him, and he quickly reached out to Gokudera. "Gokudera-kun! Have you seen Haru?" He asked. Gokudera frowned, deep in thought. He nodded. "Yes…she was in the piano room with the baseball idiot."
Tsuna froze. "With Yamamoto-kun?" He asked, wanting to confirm. Gokudera nodded again. "Ah, yes. Why do you ask, Juudaime?" But Tsuna was already dashing away, calling out, "Thanks Gokudera-kun!"
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"Yamamoto-kun…she-Kyoko has won."
Tsuna froze as his hand hesitated to open the door. He heard Yamamoto speak. "How do you know?" He asked. "Because! She was hugging him…and…and…Oh, Yamamoto-kun…I knew I lost from the beginning." Haru sighed.
"Don't say that Haru!" Yamamoto said, his voice turning grave. Haru sobbed. "I'm here for you, Haru," Yamamoto said softly. "If you like, would you like for me to hug you?" Tsuna felt something tear at his stomach, and something twisted in his heart. He didn't want Yamamoto to hug her!
Tsuna swung the door open, and walked into the piano room. His eyes narrowed as he saw Haru enveloped in Yamamoto's arms.
"T-Tsuna-san…" Haru said in a hushed voice, spying him. Tsuna took a few steps forward, and spoke in a low voice.
"Yamamoto-kun, if you don't mind…I'd like to talk to Haru for a few minutes."
Yamamoto looked up, and nodded. He let Haru go, and gave Tsuna a look. Don't hurt her anymore, that look said. Tsuna nodded. "I won't." He promised. Yamamoto looked relieved, and gave Haru a little push. Haru blinked. "Yamamoto-kun…"
Yamomoto grinned. "Go on." He encouraged. Haru walked to Tsuna, and tilted her head. "Yes, Tsuna-san?" She asked quietly. Tsuna smiled. "Can we talk for a few minutes?"
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"So…I heard about what you and Kyoko...um…" Tsuna bit his lip. He really didn't know what to say. Haru put on a smile. "Oh, I know. Tsuna-san, I already know that you like Kyoko-chan. You really didn't have to come to tell me that you chose her over…" Haru's voice trailed off.
Tsuna frowned. "That's not true!" He shouted. Haru blinked, and he blushed. "Um…that's not true," he said quietly.
"Well…I did like Kyoko at one point of my life. That was before…B-But…I like you."
As soon as the words left Tsuna's mouth, he knew that he was saying the truth. He really did like Haru. He had always been a bit interested in her ever since he met her, and as the years had passed, he had begun to like her even more. He had just been too dumb to realize.
Haru smiled. "Please don't lie to me," she said softly. "I know you like Kyoko-chan." Tsuna groaned in frustration. "No, I really don't! I really don't like her that way anymore! Haru, the one- Haru, look at me! The one I like is you!" Haru's eyes widened.
"I-Is that true, Tsuna-san?"
Tsuna blushed and took a hold of her hand. "Yes." He said quietly. Haru's eyes lit up. Then she began to cry again. Tsuna lurched forward, alarmed. "What's wrong, Haru?" He asked. Haru smiled. "I'm so happy that I'm crying tears of joy!" She shouted.
She hugged Tsuna, and he flushed with a little grin on his face. "I'm happy too, Haru." He said. Haru beamed, and gripped his hand gently.
"Looks like all those years of agony are finally over," she whispered to herself. Tsuna turned to her lovingly. "Hmm? What did you say, Haru?" He asked. Haru smiled. "Nothing, Tsuna-san!"
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(A few years later)
"Tsuna-san, look!"
Tsuna grinned at the little bundle in Haru's arms. "She's adorable…she looks just like you!" He exclaimed. Haru beamed, her face showing exhaustion. "Yes, but her hair is the same color as yours! What should we name her?"
Tsuna pondered the matter. "How about Yuki?" He asked. Haru kissed Tsuna on the cheek. "Yuki it is!" She agreed. Tsuna brushed his hand against Haru's hair. In the light, the golden band around his fourth finger shone brightly. Haru smiled, and carefully took his hand in hers. The ring on her fourth finger seemed to glow as well.
"I love you, Tsuna-san." Haru murmured. Tsuna smiled. "I love you too, Sawada Haru." He said lovingly.
Haru looked at the baby cradled in her arms, and sighed. "I hope you will find love, Yuki. But I hope you'll never have to go through the years of agony of wondering." She whispered. "But if you do, I pray it'll be worth it."
Tsuna's ears caught Haru's words and he gave her an encouraging look. "Don't worry. Our child will be just as strong as you were." He said.
Haru nodded. "I know. I know she will."
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The end! Did you enjoy? Sorry for waiting to update after SUCH a long time
Well, please review and tell me what you think of it! : D
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Special thanks to:
Fairy Water, rane, .FlAmEz11, rin-chan, brisies, Chi-Chai mina, Rieyama Yuuko, and Headsoverheelsforanime2011
Thank you all so much Without you guys I would've probably never have had the inspiration to continue this story!
Tons of love,
lemoncherylove xD