7. A Near Death Experience
Word Count: 333
"No offense, Tsuna, but you can be a total idiot sometimes."
"Mm. So Reborn has told me."
"What were you thinking? That you could actually take on all those men without taking a hit? You're really strong Tsuna, but that's not strength; it's stupidity."
"I know, I know. You can't blame me for trying."
"I can. What did you think you could gain from this?"
"I thought I would let you get away safely while I take a few hits myself and then get out of there."
"Haha! Well, that didn't work now did it? 'Cause I'm slumped on this tree next to you, just as bloody and too damned weak to move!"
"I know. And I'm sorry."
"And another thing! We are your Guardians, Tsuna! We are supposed to be taking the hits for you! We are supposed to let you escape, not the other way around!"
"No. No, that's not how it goes!"
"What?"
"Because I protect what's precious to me! You protect what's precious to you! I'm your boss, but always foremost, your friend that will get in harm's way to make sure you're safe!"
"…"
"…"
"…Haha. You know just the right thing to say to just cool me down, huh?"
"Yeah, but it takes a lot to get you that mad, Yamamoto. I'm really sorry."
"Don't be. I honestly get it. We clashed like that cause it just so happens that we're important to each other, right? It's just one of the many near death situations we've been through."
"Yamamoto…"
"Awww…don't make that face Tsuna! You'll make me wanna kiss you!"
"Y-Yamamoto…!"
"Haha! Ah, hey, you did remember to call for help right?"
"Tenth!"
"Ah, well, there's the answer to your question."
"Haha! Looks like it! Gokudera's going to have a field day with this one!"
"Aha..ha…please don't joke about that. I mean, if Gokudera's going to be fussy, then Reborn…"
"…"
"…"
"May Reborn have mercy on your soul, Tsuna."
"Why me…?"