A/N: sorry for the long wait everyone! Hope you like this chapter!
disclaimer:i do not own khr.
She sighed as she attended to the flowers. Yesterday had been a very hectic day fro her and for all she knew she had already been fired already. She frowned. Now, now how could she help her mother with the debt?
"Is there something wrong Tsuna-chan?" She looked to see Luce looking at her, worry evident in her eyes. She shook her head, and smiled at her.
"No. Nothing is wrong, Luce-san. Just had a hectic day yesterday." She knew not to question further seeing as it was all stated in her face. Luce could only smile at her understandingly and she just appreciated it.
Kring...
"Ah, welcome. May i help you?" She heard a chuckle, who obviously came from a man, before she looked, shocked beyond belief.
Standing in front of her was a man, somewhat a year or two older than her and standing beside her was a lady familiar to her.
"Chrome-san?" She asked and the said lady turned her head towards her, a nod.
"Ah, Sawada-san." She smiled a bit. A chuckle was heard once again towards the man with her.
"So, she was the one whom had helped you?" A blush was present as her companion had said it, before she nodded.
"Hai, oni-sama." Tsuna, who was hearing the exchange had been shocked. So this handsome man had been chrome's brother? Her eyes then met red and blue, in which she blinked. So, his brother was wearing contacts or had been born with hetero chromatic eyes? But, her question was left unanswered.
"Ah, forgive my rudeness. I am Mukuro Rukudo-Spade. Chrome's older brother." He smirked at her as he held into her hand. "A pleasure to meet the person who helped my dear sister." He finished with a kiss of the back of her hand, in which Tsuna blushed, hard. Who wouldn't when a man suddenly came in a shop, introduced himself and kissed her hand. And on top of that, he was handsome! She blushed more from her thoughts. As if knowing what she was thinking, he immediately chuckled, making her snap back from la la land.
"A-Anyways, what are you doing here, Chrome-san? Mukuro-san?" She asked, looking at the siblings. Chrome fiddled with her fingers while Mukuro just chuckled. Suddenly, out of nowhere, an older woman came in.
"Ara, Tsuna-chan, who are these people? Your friends?" She asked as she gave the siblings a smile, to which they had understood perfectly, with Tsuna completely oblivious with the exchange. Luce then went to them and ushered them to sit down on the empty couch there, and they sat thankful.
"So..." Tsuna said as she looked at them once again. "Anyways, you haven't answered my question a while ago." She asked and Chrome fidgeted once again. Mukuro chuckled and looked at her.
"We just wanted to see you. Ain't that a good excuse, Tsunayuki-chan? If you don't mind the calling." Tsuna then blushed once again, while a small smile appeared on her face.
"No, not at all. I don't mind, Mukuro-san. But i do feel that that wasn't the only reason you came here? May i ask what?" She stated clearly looking at them in confusion.
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She sighed as she stretched up high, while she walked along the road. Suddenly, she blinked when she appeared at the entrance of the Vongola building. She laughed softly before turning away, a sad smile appearing on her face.
'Now that i think about it, i did get fired yesterday. Now, what do i do? Go home? But it's still too early.' She thought. She was then pulled out from her thoughts when she heard laughter everywhere and realized she was already in the park. She shrugged as she sat on one of the benches she saw empty. She closed her eyes for a bit, savoring the stillness and the soft wind that had passed by. She then started humming, still eyes closed, not really minding her surroundings.
Found myself today
Oh I found myself and ran away
Something pulled me back
The voice of reason I forgot I had
All I know is you're not here to say
What you always used to say
But it's written in the sky tonight
She remembered those taunts they gave her always, and how she never responded to what they wanted her to do. She stayed strong, even if she'd live another day somewhat broken. Even though she appears to be a very fragile girl, she has a very strong belief.
So I won't give up
No I won't break down
Sooner than it seems life turns around
And I will be strong
Even if it all goes wrong
When I'm standing in the dark I'll still believe
Someone's watching over me
She was never going to submit to them. Never. She'd always stay silent, taking everything they gave to her, the emotional trauma to the physical abuses they do to her. She accepted them wholeheartedly. She always thinks that someone was there, even not seen, was looking out to her, and she smiled at that.
Seen that ray of light
And it's shining on my destiny
Shining all the time
And I wont be afraid
To follow everywhere it's taking me
All I know is yesterday is gone
And right now I belong
To this moment to my dreams
She could still remember the first person who ever thought of defending her. It was at her peak of childhood, where it had all started, when she was first to taste every bitter thing in life that they throw at her. He was the first person to ever stand up to her, followed by the two girls who came to her afterwards. Though she might not see them more today, she still kept in touch with them.
So I won't give up
No I won't break down
Sooner than it seems life turns around
And I will be strong
Even if it all goes wrong
When I'm standing in the dark I'll still believe
Someone's watching over me
She continued to sing, unbeknownst to her, a crowd gathered near her, hearing her sing. In the far off from the crowd, a tall lean man stood there, looking at her and the crowd that was recording her sing. He just stood there, hearing the wonderful song the young girl was singing, a small smile played on his lips. He could feel the emotions she placed as she sang the song and he knew the other who were there hearing it was as well. Seeing that she had finished the song and the continuous applause bombarded to her, he left.
It doesn't matter what people say
And it doesn't matter how long it takes
Believe in yourself and you'll fly high
And it only matters how true you are
Be true to yourself and follow your heart
So I won't give up
No I won't break down
Sooner than it seems life turns around
And I will be strong
Even if it all goes wrong
When I'm standing in the dark I'll still believe
That I won't give up
No I won't break down
Sooner than it seems life turns around
And I will be strong
Even when it all goes wrong
When I'm standing in the dark I'll still believe
That someone's watching over
Someone's watching over
Someone's watching over me
'Even in my darkest times, i know someone will still be there, looking out to me. Even though i can't see him, i know he's there, looking at me, and i am grateful.'
Someone's watching over me...
A lone tear escaped her eyes before opening them. Suddenly, she heard applause and cheers all around her, and she was surprised, before a small smile appeared on her face.
"Thank you." She said as a young girl came towards her.
"Older sister, you're voice is very beautiful." She said as she gave a small flower towards Tsuna.
"Thank you very much." She said a she patted the young girl's head, whereas the young girl giggled at her.
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"I'm home." She said as she was greeted by silence once again. She could only sigh. Going to the living room, she grabbed the remote and opened the television.
It showed a channel she really liked as a kid, a story of a young girl who even in her times of need, she didn't give up. She looked up to her, and wanted to be like her, a courageous woman. Suddenly, her thoughts came back to the job she lost yesterday and the offer they had given to her.
Her thoughts jumbled up as she thought about it. Losing the job, she had lost a part of money that she could help for her mother, and this saddened her.
She then remembered Chrome and Mukuro who came to the flower shop. What were they doing there anyway? They didn't even buy any flowers there, so why were they? She thought long and hard but never came up with an answer. It seems that they just came there to see business. She then gulped. So, were they told to go and persuade her to accept the offer? She then shook her head. Maybe. But, she didn't know if she's right about it.
Suddenly, she heard the door opening and her mom came to view.
"Mom, welcome home." She said as she sees her mother.
"Yes, honey, i'm home. Have you gotten yourself dinner?" She asked, though sounding tired which didn't go unnoticed by Tsuna.
"No, mom. But, i could cook a simple dish. You could stay here and relax for a bit." She said as she stood up and ushered her mother to the sofa, which she was grateful for, before she went to the kitchen to whip them up some dinner.
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The days of the week was passing by surprisingly fast and now, she had a day to think all about it before the aforementioned day. She sighed. If you ask her now what her answer be, she wouldn't be too sure. Suddenly, she heard someone shout he name and was happy to see Haru with Kenshin once again.
"Tsuna-nee!" She heard Kenshin shout towards her before he frowned.
"Is something wrong, Kenshin?" Tsuna asked. He shook his head before looking at her.
"But, is nee-san okay?" This made her blink a lot, quite shocked that Kenshin could see through. She just have her a small smile before she patted the space beside her.
"Anyways, Tsuna-chan, can you take care of Kenshin for a moment? I had some business to do... Please?" Tsuna thought about it and shrugged.
"Of course, Haru-chan. I has nothing to do for the moment as it is." She said and Haru thanked her again before leaving Kenshin and Tsuna. Suddenly, silence was there between them before Tsuna looked at Kenshin, who was at the moment looking at his lap.
"So, Kenshin-kun, where do you want to go or do?" Kenshin thought for a moment before looking at Tsuna.
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Strolling around the park, going to the cafe nearby to eat, going to the arcades, and even going to the library for a bit to read. All of this were done by the both of them. Happy smiles placed in each of their faces as they went to Tsuna's house, where they planned for Haru to pick Kenshin up.
Reaching inside the house, Kenshin looked around, really happy to be inside his nee-chan's house.
"Wow, nee-chan, a nice place you got here." He said with childish curiosity. Tsuna just giggled and went directly to the kitchen, preparing some refreshments and snacks. As she placed them in the table beside them, she sat next to him. Seeing the food, Kenshin smiled at her and dug in.
"So, nee-chan, what is bothering you?" She blinked once again as she sees Kenshin looking at her in concern. Apparently, she haven't noticed that she began frowning.
"Ah, how do i say this... It's just something that i wouldn't want you to be a part of okay?" She said but he shook his head.
"No. I know something is wrong. What is it nee-chan?" She sighed, she knew she couldn't win against him. To avoid seeing too much of her distress, she opted to look outside, where the sun was slowly setting.
"As you can see, my family had been having a very huge debt to pay, and well because of that, i had been going to part time jobs, two exactly." Feeling that he was intently listening, she continued. "And, a few days ago, after helping someone, i had been given a choice, an offer to be exact."
"An offer?" He asked and she just chuckled.
"Yeah, when i was comforting this girl, i began to do something i had never done in front of ohers before, i sang. I sang a song to help her cheer up, and she did." She had a happy face when she said that, before turning to a sad one. "But... Then, i was given an offer, as someone saw us and had presented even a video about it, they told me i had the talent. I was give. A choice to be an artist, or to continue being a janitor."
"They fired me from my job and gave me a week to think all about it, and today would be the last day before i give them my answer."
"Then, why don't you agree nee-chan? It is a great offer?" Tsuna chuckled at this and hugged the boy, the boy hugging her back.
"Well, Kenshin-kun, it's really not that easy, you see. Though it is a great opportunity, a privilege to be given a contract out of the blue, but then i lack the confidence most artists have." She then wiped away her tears. "Since i was young, my parents would praise me for having a beautiful talent, and i was so happy. But, this talent, though it was a blessing to me, it also gave me something i rather not talk about. It was painful, and i didn't want that." She said.
"Sorry, it seems i was pouring out to you all that i had contained for a long time. I just... Thought it was a nice time to let it out already, i guess. Sorry, ne?" Kenshin shook his head, looking at Tsuna with that of admiration.
"No, no need to be like that nee-chan. It's not your fault. But, nee-chan, think about it. You love to sing right, nee-chan?" She ust smiled and nodded her head and Kenshin smiled at that.
"Then, you got your answer nee-chan! You wanted to sing, right?"
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"See you again, nee-chan!" Kenshin yelled as he and Haru were exiting the Sawada residence. Tsuna waved them goodbye before getting inside. Washing away the dishes, she then thought of the things they had discussed a while ago and a small smile appeared on her face.
Fixing up her bed, she lay down, thinking of what would await her in the morning. Her eyes slowly closed, into a dreamless slumber.
The next day...
She sighed as she stood up in front of the big building. This was it. She closed her eyes before opening them again, eyes turning orange for a bit before turning back into its original color, brown.
'This is it. No backing down now.'
And she entered the building.
A/N: i hope you like this chapter! Thank you once again for the reviews, favorites and alerts, guys! Thank you very much! Until next time. oh, and the song used was "someone's watching over me" by hillary duff.