Date: Saturday, October 02, 2010
Title: The Journal of Memories
Author: Gin Nanashi
Creation Type: Fanfiction
Main Rating: K+
Main Genre: One-Shot Series; Fluff, Friendship
Disclaimer: Katekyo Hitman REBORN! belongs to Amano Akira; Sasaki Li, Sasaki Xue Fang, Sasaki Daisuke, Sasaki Kiyoshi and every other non-identifiable characters belongs to me (Gin Nanashi).
Summary: Sasaki Li came from a bloodline that allows her to gender-bend. Unfortunately, Li has yet to figure out how to control her ability. Fortunately, it leads to a whole bit of fun for the readers!

The Journal of Memories

Event 25: It's So Cool! Literally!

"YATTA~!" A dark brunette cheered as his breath came out in small puffs, "IT'S FINALLY COLD~!"

Dark-brown eyes glittered at the sight of the ice-covered floor and of people enjoying themselves both on the ice and outside of it. Li was bundled up in a relatively thick jacket, complete with a scarf, earmuffs and boots. His cheeks were flushed from the low temperature, but his grin was as bright as ever.

From behind him, a light brunette sweatdropped before deadpanning, "Li, that's 'cause we're inside."

Dot. Dot. Dot.

"So...?" The former pouted with crossed arms.

A sigh from the latter as he shook his head, "Never mind..."

The light brunette shivered a bit and rubbed his mitten-clad hands together as his light-brown eyes roamed around the area. He shied a bit back as he eyed the sight of people gliding easily across the ice before perking up at the surrounding seats.

Dark-brown eyes sparkled at Tsuna's expression as lips curled up in a kittenish grin before their owner grabbed the other boy and dragged him over to the large ice rink.

"Come on, Tsuna-Fish~!" The dark brunette chirped, interlacing their fingers, "Let's skate~!"

Tsuna's eyes widened dramatically as a deep blush blossomed over his cheeks and he squeaked, "LI!"

Digging his heels into the floor, the younger boy shook his head rapidly and whimpered, "N-No, thank you."

The older boy paused and blinked at the younger, "Why not? We came all the way here, already."

Still, Tsuna shook his head and started to pull away, "I don't want to skate."

Dark-brown eyes widened before their owner frowned with furrowed brows, "But, this place is really cool!"

The light brunette flinched at the dejected look but continued to back away, "I-I'd rather not…"

He froze as Li's lower lip trembled.

Brows furrowed as wide dark-brown eyes shimmered, liquid began to build.

"HIIIII~!" He panicked, "I-I'll still be here, Li! S-So, don't cry!"

Tsuna could practically see the drooped cat-ears and the tail curled between the other's legs before sweating nervously.

"I promise!" The light brunette started while waving his arms around frantically, "I'll be right here in the stands and-!"

"But, I want you besides me…"

The younger boy stopped at the soft interruption and stared with wide eyes.

"W-What?" He managed to croak out.

Had he heard right?

But, he wasn't graced a reply as Li suddenly perked up and ran towards an open counter, shouting, "FOOD~!"

The light brunette sighed at the bubbles sparkling in the bright background.

Guess not…

He placed a hand over his heart as his heart thumped.

What was this feeling…?

A frown graced his lips as his fingers cluched at the fabric of his shirt.

It hurts.

Light-brown eyes traveled to Li as he talked excitedly with a worker.

Why did Li seem so far away?

They closed as the image of the dark brunette's back flashed across his mind.

Doki doki!

Tsuna bit the bottom of his lips as his eyes opened dully.

Li wouldn't leave… Right…?

"Tsuna~!" A warmth barreled into him, making the boy squeak as he fell onto his bottom.

The light brunette blinked rapidly before staring wide-eyed as his vision was filled with yellow.

The scent of salt and butter filled his nose.

"It's popcorn!" Li chirped happily from his seat on the other's lap, "Try it!"

Light-brown eyes blinked at the snack before hesitating, "But, it's yours…"

A pout graced the dark brunette's lips again before he plucked a popcorn from the bag and pressed it against the other's lips.

"Eat it." He commanded with a faux-stern look.

Tsuna blinked before a light blush dusted across his cheeks, "Okay…"

Opening his mouth, the light brunette allowed the other boy to feed him.

Li grinned as the younger boy complied to his wishes before a glint entered his eyes.

Just as the last of the popcorn disappeared into the light brunette's stomach, a low cackle rang from the dark brunette.

"Kekekeke~!"

Tsuna froze, wide-eyed, as he stared at the shadowed face and fanged grin on his best friend's face, "L-Li…?"

"You ate it~!" Came the sing-song tone of Li's voice as said boy lightly pinched Tsuna's cheeks, "Now you owe me~!"

A pan of realization dropped.

"SOU NAAA~!"

"Huu…"

Tears coursed down his cherubic face as Tsuna clung onto the railing of the ice rink, legs shaking.

"I don't want to skate…"

Li huffed at the stationary position of his best friend before tugging on him.

The boy didn't budge.

Cheeks puffed out briefly before the dark brunette whined, "Tsuna~! Skate with me~!"

Fluffy brown locks flew as Tsuna shook his head rapidly and clung onto his support tighter.

Li sulked, "But you owe me…"

A dark aura hovered around the light brunette as he shouted in his mind, 'You tricked me!'

Dark-brown eyes watered as the gender-bender furrowed his brows, "Or, are you lying?"

A heavy cloud hung over the younger boy as Li's lower lip trembled, 'Why me…?'

But, with a sigh, Tsuna began to release his grip as the dark brunette perked up.

"YAY~!" He cheered while throwing up his arms, "Tsuna, you-!"

Thump!

Dark-brown eyes blinked before a sweatdrop appeared on the gender-bender.

"Tsuna…" Li started slowly as he looked over the boy, "Could it be that you…?"

A bright blush settled onto the light brunette's cheeks as he looked away and gave a minuscule nod.

The dark brunette tilted his head slightly before grinning with a soft laugh.

"Silly Tsuna-Fish!" He said, holding out a hand, "I'm not going to leave you behind!"

Light-brown eyes trailed back to the gender-bender as Tsuna whispered, "Really…?"

Li sighed through his nose silently with a grin, "Really."

A small hand fit into a slightly larger one as Li pulled Tsuna to his feet and steadied him on the ice.

"Now, then…" The gender-bender winked, "Let's skate!"

"Right…"

A skate slid forward as it's opposite slid back.

"Left…"

The parallel skates followed the direction.

"Right…"

Hands held onto another, gently but firmly.

"Left…"

The two brunettes skated basic steps along the railing, ignoring all others around them.

A gentle smile alit the darker one's lips as he gazed softly at the determined face of the other.

The furrowing of his brows in concentration… the narrowing of his eyes in sharp focus… the pursing of his lips as he attempted every step… A warm feeling glowed within the gender-bender as he grinned.

"See!" The former exclaimed, never letting go, "You're getting the hang of it!"

They slowed to a stop as light-brown eyes blinked before their owner blushed.

He tightened his grip on the other's hands before whispering, "Only 'cause I have you, Li."

Cat-ears perked up as Li grinned before glomping the other, "You're so CUTE, Tsuna-Fish~!"

"WHOA~!"

THUMP!

POOF!

Tsuna twitched at the ice floor and warm weight before pushing himself up, rubbing the back of his head.

A kittenish grin played on Li's lips as she rubbed cheeks with the other, "And kind and adorable and sweet and-!"

A sweatdrop rolled down the light brunette's face as he sighed.

'She's rambling again.'

A small smile graced his lips as his eyes softened.

'But…'

Light-brown orbs closed as Tsuna leaned against the warmth.

'I'm glad that she's by my side.'

(Extended Ending)

"That was FUN!" Li chirped as she returned the skates, thanking the workers briefly.

Tsuna smiled brightly at his best friend's cheerful expression, "Un!"

The dark brunette grinned, walking towards the exit with her hands behind her back, "We should do this again, na?"

Light-brown eyes closed as Tsuna's smile widened with a faint blush, "Hai-!"

BONK!

Thump!

"TS-TSUNA?" Li cried out in shock, crouching down to the fallen brunette.

A bump grew on his forehead as his eyes swirled dizzily.

"TSUNA!" The dark brunette panicked, shaking the boy vigorously, "TSUNA! WAKE UP!"

"H-Hoi…" Came the weak cry.

Dark-brown eyes widened immensely as arms flailed, "M-MEDIC! SOMEONE CALL THE MEDIC!"

"Wait..." She froze as his cute soul made itself know, "NOOOOO~!"

Li clutched the male to her chest with waterfalls pouring down her face.

"KAMI-SAMA~! SOMEONE CALL KAMI-SAMA~!"

In the background, bystanders sweatdropped and flapped their hands.

"H-Hey, you're choking him."

The foam and swirly eyes went unnoticed as she continued to cry.

"DON'T LEAVE ME, TSUNA-FIIIIISH~!"

Author's Note:

Just a short, fluffy chapter between Li and Tsuna. ^o^

I really shouldn't be focusing my attention on this, especially since I have two oral presentations due for college, but this idea swam in my mind until I put it down. -.-'

Oh well. *shrugs* At least the readers are happy! ^.~ (I hope... ._.')

THANK YOU FOR READING/REVIEWING/ETCETERA-ING THE JOURNAL OF MEMORIES~!

Loose Translation:

(1) YATTA~! - HOORAY~!

(2) SOU NAAA~! - NO WAAAY~!

(3) Kami-sama - God/Goddess/etc.

Preview: (Actually, it's more of a heads-up...)

The next chapter, I want to go a bit more in depth with Fang's background (via flashbacks), so the only time there's going to be interaction between the trio is in the the extended endings. I apologize in advance to anyone who find the next chapter boring. (SORRY!) But, don't worry! The chapter after the next one will re-focus on the trio's adventure! I'll try to put them up on the same day so those who weren't satisfied with the background filler-chapter will be satisfied! (I hope.)