"So tomorrow we'll be going to the famous chocolate factory and then just hanging out around the hotel." Leorio takes a sip of the red wine in his glass, sighing in contentment as he leans back in the hot tub, his face flushed.
"Yes since I heard it's suppose to be raining all day tomorrow I figured we could knock out the chocolate factory and then maybe find some movies to watch together." Kurapika keeps his eyes on the bubbling water, not looking at his friend who's sitting across from him in the hot tub. Their bodies are too close despite the distance.
"Yeah Killua's probably going to go nuts tomorrow." Leorio chuckles, taking a sip. "I am still kind of worried about him though I didn't know he consumed that much sugar."
"Well if there's anyone who knows about Killua it's Gon." Kurapika smiles. "I'm sure he'll be fine. He's in good shape."
"His sugar is probably off the charts though." Leorio mumbles. "Well we'll have to talk to them but I think we should watch something scary tomorrow while we eat our chocolate. Maybe we could find some games to play too while we're stuck indoors."
"Yeah we should get games that require movement, those boys can't sit still." Kurapika chuckles thinking of his friends but his smile falls slightly when he thinks of Killua. My theory was correct. I know that for a fact now. The way Killua had acted when I called Gon cute and then tried to feed him confirmed it. If Killua didn't have feelings for Gon he may have gave me a strange look but nothing like how he reacted earlier today.
Kurapika felt there may have been a fight coming along when Killua had smacked the cotton candy out of his hand, and glared at him with such darkness. Killua wanted to hurt him then. He was telling Kurapika to back off. After that incidence Killua has been keeping Gon away from me. When I tried to ask if Gon wanted to sit with me at the circus, Killua was already pulling him away. When we went shopping together, whenever I would start talking to Gon, Killua was close behind and soon enough he would get Gon's attention and pull him away. He was being discrete so not to alert Gon to what he was doing. He's sly, if Kurapika didn't understand what's going on right now he probably wouldn't have noticed Killua trying to get Gon away from him. Killua was watching me even more closer then before.
I wasn't expecting my experiment to have caused such a strong reaction out of Killua. I'm pretty sure Killua has feelings for Gon because of it but now Killua sees me as a rival for Gon. I can tell. But I don't like the possessiveness Killua has shown. What if Gon doesn't like Killua back? What if Gon loves another person? Will Killua hurt them? Kurapika doesn't think Killua would hurt Gon but he's never seen this side to the ex-assassin. Also he's keeping how he feels about me away from Gon, not letting him see the glares he gives me.
Knowing how Killua feels about Gon and the anger towards Kurapika, the blonde isn't about to step down any. He'll continue to talk to Gon as he pleases. Gon is his friend. So is Killua. Kurapika did this experiment just to figure out what's going on with his friend and why the sudden ill-will towards him. Now he knows and Kurapika can't help to wonder how Gon feels about Killua.
Even though Killua has been mean towards him, Kurapika can't help to know how the ex-assassin feels. They're both in a similar situations. They both love a friend, a friend they don't know if they would ever look at them like that, a friend that's so close yet so far. It's hard. Kurapika can handle it if he's denied but what about Killua? Gon is hard to read. Leorio says he's in love but with who? Even though Kurapika told Leorio to stop being nosy he's finding it hard to keep himself from this. Now that he knows about Killua's feelings for Gon, Kurapika can't help to wonder if Gon returns them or if he just thinks of Killua as a brother.
Maybe by Killua thinking I'm a rival for Gon I can use that to help push him in the right direction...First I have to gauge if Gon has any feelings towards Killua or anyone for that matter...Or maybe I should just stay out of it. This isn't my business after all. But I worry about those two.
"So Kurapika..." The blonde blinks out of his thoughts. He looks at Leorio to see the other male is looking at him intently. "We've been talking about Gon liking someone but I've been wondering...Do you like anyone?"
"I have someone in mind." Kurapika glances away from Leorio, feeling his heart beat pick up speed. "What's with the sudden question?"
"Just curious is all." Leorio shrugs his shoulders, taking a large gulp of his drink. "So uh, is it anyone I know?"
"I don't feel comfortable answering that."
"What's wrong? Aren't we friends?" Leorio frowns.
"We are but this is something I want to keep to myself." Kurapika takes a deep breath. "It's a sensitive subject." Kurapika moves his hands around the tub, feeling the bubbles. "But maybe I'll tell you, someday."
"You better. If you need any advice I'm here for you." Leorio's shoulders are a bit tense.
"Thank you." Kurapika smiles at his friend, those shoulders relaxing. "But I don't think I'll be needing your advice."
"If you say so." Leorio waves him off before taking another sip. "You know Killua looked like he was about to hit you today." Leorio says causally. "It was kind of strange for him to act like that when you were just trying to feed Gon. I guess it was a little weird, you were trying to feed Gon but I think he overreacted."
"I was just showing him a way to eat cotton candy. I don't think I was being strange but I guess Killua got upset I was teaching Gon the wrong way to eat it." Kurapika chuckles knowing it's a lie.
"Yeah he seemed pretty serious about it." Leorio thinks for a moment. "But you know it kind of looked weird to me. The way he was looking at you, it seemed strange for him to glare like that, it was protective."
So Leorio saw it too, Killua's strange behavior. "Yeah it was a bit strange for Killua to act that way. If I didn't know better I would think he's jealous." Kurapika smiles, wondering if Leorio will put it together like he has.
"Hm maybe." Leorio's eyes light up in realization. "Maybe he really is jealous of you and Gon's friendship... It's only friendship right?"
"What are you getting at?" Kurapika raises his eyebrow.
"I don't know. You were just looking at Gon pretty funny and you were alone with him today..." Leorio mumbles to himself, drinking some more.
"I don't like Gon if that's what you're thinking." Kurapika shakes his head. "He's like a brother to me."
"Good!" Leorio jumps up, his eyes wide before he coughs into his hand. "Good. I was worried there for a minute. It would be weird if you had feelings for Gon. I mean he's younger than you and you've known him since he was 12."
"You don't think it's strange because Gon is a guy?" Kurapika raises his eyebrow.
"Well yeah that makes it strange too but the other fact makes it stranger. I didn't really think you liked Gon but it looked like you were kind of flirting with him." I was flirting with him to get a reaction out of Killua. He noticed that Killua looked Jealous but he's not putting it together that it's strange for Killua to get jealous when someone is flirting with Gon. Leorio is slower with this.
"I was just feeding him cotton candy?" Kurapika tilts his head. "How is that flirting?"
"I don't know it just looked weird." Leorio takes a deep gulp before he chuckles. "Well the important thing is that you don't like him so I can stop worrying about that."
"So that's why you were acting weird at the circus. You shouldn't have been worrying in the first place." Kurapika crosses his arms. I guess it would be strange if I liked Gon but I wasn't expecting this kind of reaction out of him. He seems very relieved that I don't like Gon. "You need to stop putting pieces to a puzzle together that aren't there."
"Yeah I guess." Leorio grumbles before he sighs, leaning into the warmth of the tub. "The circus was amazing."
"It was. I heard the circus is staying in town for another day and then they'll be taking their leave." Kurapika's happy the conversation has changed.
"I'm still not pleased with what that fortune lady said." Leorio closes his eyes. "She made It sound like my future is dark with no girl of my dreams or kids to call my own."
"Just because she said that doesn't mean it's going to happen. You shouldn't let it get to you too much. You're a very kind man Leorio, with a very big heart. I'm sure you'll find the person you're meant to be with. If it so happens they can't have kids. Then there's adoption. You'll be fine."
"Kurapika..." Leorio's eyes widen slightly only for his lips to turn in a smile, his face is flushed. "yeah you're right. I shouldn't listen to that old bag. I mean it's just like you said." Leorio smiles to himself. "I'll find someone even if my palm doesn't say it, doesn't mean it can't happen."
"That's right." Kurapika nods, taking a sip of his drink. Enjoying this time he's spending with Leorio alone.
They continue to chat throughout the night, Kurapika feeling warmer every time he looks at Leorio's bare chest. It feels so good to be here with him. He's with someone he cares about, away from the spiders and his rage for a moment. He wants to stay here. He's getting rest and his bruise on his face has healed. He's having fun. Today he's been free of all nightmares or flash backs. He truly feels happy.
If this continues, he'll never want to leave this place.
Killua's eyes slowly open, feeling warm and his muscles relaxed. His purple orbs stay half lidded, his vision is blurry as he yawns, stretching his arms out straight. He's aware of the air in his face and something warm against his chest. Killua glances down only for his eyes to widen and his heart to skip in his chest.
Gon's head is laying on his chest, his arms are around his back and their legs are tangled up together. The raven haired male is still asleep, a small smile on his face. There's a wet spot on Killua's shirt near Gon's mouth from him drooling. Killua feels his lips turn in a smile, his purple eyes getting soft. Once again he's woken up in the best for ways. This time with Gon hugging him and buried in his chest. It's adorable. Even though he's drooling on Killua, the ex-assassin thinks it adds to how cute Gon is in this moment. He looks so pure, innocent, happy, gorgeous...
Killua's cheeks are warm as he looks away from Gon to stare out the widow. He wraps his arms back around Gon, not wanting to wake the other boy up just yet. He wants to stay like this as long as he can.
Killua feels amazing, once again feeling so rested and fresh. But right now he really feels relaxed and his heart thuds in his chest with a melody of silent love and happiness. The ex-assassin still can't get over what happen yesterday. He's calmed down since then but he still feels like he's walking on air. Yesterday, after Gon had given him the earrings they raced to the beach to train. Killua felt so much energy from all the emotions he had inside. He felt like yelling, doing back flips so he did but he did it while he trained with Gon. They did push ups, spared, and worked on their nen together. Between all the training they would play around, rough housing on the sand and then back to curl ups or something else to work themselves. They were out at the beach for hours, using all their nen up practicing and training till they were laying on the sand, panting, sweat falling down their faces. And then they just laid there on the beach, looking up at the night sky, staring at the stars. It was amazing.
Killua loved just laying there, talking with Gon while watching the night sky. It reminded him of the time they did the same thing at Whale Island, the day that they made a promise to stay together. Once again, while watching the night sky, Gon strengthen that promise of staying together by giving him special earrings.
Truly it's hard to describe the feelings of last night. How light he felt, like he could just sink in the sand and it would be okay. Being with Gon, training and having fun at the beach, with the weight of the earrings on his ears, everything about it was perfect. It just feels right, like this is what he was meant to do, to be. Not an assassin, not his family's heir, not a killer, but being Gon's friend and being a hunter with him. It feels natural like this is how it always should have been. All the darkness from his childhood is pushed so far away by Gon's light that Killua can forget about it and rejoice in the new sensations Gon has given him.
They wore out so much that they had trouble getting up to their hotel room. They both got right in bed and probably fell asleep right after. They really spent themselves yesterday, not getting to the hotel till 4 in the morning. Killua remembers looking at the time before his head hit the bed. Which explains why his clothes feel stiff and he feels nasty. They were all sweaty last night from training and they slept on it. They both probably smell horrible. Killua wants to stay in Gon's arms, enjoying the feeling but soon his thoughts will turn. His heart is beating too fast from all the emotions from yesterday. He'll get excited soon.
Killua looks down at Gon, his chest tightening when Gon mumbles something in his sleeping, nibbling on his shirt. He's too cute. If there was any sweet that would give him diabetes it would be Gon. He's a sweet he can never get enough of. The ex-assassin reluctantly unwraps his arms around Gon and tries to wiggle out of his hold. Gon's eyebrows furrow, and he tightens his grip. Killua sighs, I'm going to have to wake him up. "Hey Gon I got to go to the bathroom." Killua's voice is husky and softer, his eyes half lidded. Gon mumbles something in response, rubbing his head against Killua's chest before sighing in his face.
Killua feels his lips twitch, his heart beating faster as his hands start to move with a mind of their own. His fingers gently find their way in Gon's black hair, his other hand cupping his cheek. " You need to wake up...Gon." Killua leans in kissing Gon's forehead, his lips tingling from feeling Gon's flesh, Killua's face is flushed. The ex-assassin is getting lost in his longing, and his want to be closer. If Gon doesn't wake up...
Gon's eyes suddenly open, looking up at Killua with surprise in those amber orbs, drool dripping down his chin. Seeing those eyes snaps Killua out of the trance he was in, his body that was so warm turns cold, his heart can be felt in his throat. All Killua can do is stare back, knowing his face has gotten paler. Gon knows I just kissed him! What have I done? Killua waits to see some form of discomfort on Gon's face from having Killua's hand in his hair and a hand on his chin. Killua wants to run but he's frozen in place. I'm going to have to explain, why did I have to go and do that?! I-
"Oh I see!" Gon smiles before he leans up giving Killua a kiss on the cheek. "Good morning Killua!"
"W-What?!" Killua's pale face turns red real fast, he lets go of Gon and moves back quickly, jumping off the bed, his hand going to his cheek that was just blessed with Gon's glorious lips. His body is on fire from just that simple kiss. "W-Why did you do that?!"
"Do what?" Gon tilts his head, looking at Killua confused only for the ex-assassin to point at his cheek, speechless. "Oh I returned your good morning kiss!" Gon smiles. "Why do you look surprised Killua? You gave me one first." Gon giggles, pointing at Killua. "You have a funny face right now Killua."
Killua gives him a half-hearted glare from him laughing at his face though he has to admit he probably does look funny right now. He was staring at Gon with his mouth open, his eyes wide. Killua turns his back to Gon, crossing his arm. He shifts from foot to foot, the blush reaching his ears. "I guess I did huh?" Killua mumbles but really his heart is beating so fast. He was saved by Gon's innocence. He can still feel Gon's lips on his cheek. He can hear his heart, it's beating so fast.
"Yeah I was a little surprised myself when I woke up to you kissing my forehead but I was really happy too. Mito-san use to give me a kiss in the morning and a kiss at night when I was younger. I would give her a kiss in return! It's been awhile since I've been woken up like that so it was really nice." Gon's voice soothes him. "It made me feel warm."
Killua calms down a little at Gon's words. He's too innocent and cute. Good morning kisses? Good night kisses? Mito-san raised him to be the most adorable person. Gon is probably missing mito-san and Whale island, feeling homesick. Killua's blush fades a bit when he thinks about Gon being homesick. He loves Mito-san a lot and Killua knows he wants to go back...but Gon said he won't go back till he sees Ging. It's taken longer than they expected but Killua knows Gon won't go back till he sees Ging. Once he sets his mind on something he won't change it.
Killua grips his fist, grinding his teeth. He would never say this to Gon, but Killua has grown to have a dislike for Ging. The man just abandoned Gon and then says to him flat out that he doesn't want to see him. Gon never let that stop him though. He likes that his father is making it hard for him. Gon really is an optimist. Sometimes Killua wonders how he does it.
"We just passed out last night huh? We were out late." Gon's voice breaks him out of his thoughts, the longing in his voice gone.
"Yeah we were." Killua takes a deep breath, calming himself enough to look back at Gon. "I'm going to take a shower."
"Okay, after I take my shower we should see if Kurapika and Leorio are up yet." Gon glances over at the time, seeing it's 10 in the morning. Killua glances back at Gon, seeing the other male fiddling with his pants, his amber eyes out of focused.
"Okay." Killua takes a step forward only to stop. He looks back at Gon. "After this vacation, we will find your dad."
Gon looks up at Killua, his amber eyes shine before a large smile comes to his lips. "Yeah! I feel like we're really close. And then after, do you mind going back with me to Whale Island Killua?"
"Course not. I've been missing your family and Mito's cooking." Killua smiles at how his friend lightens back up. I know you're missing your family the most Gon. "I won't take long." Killua waves off his friend as he walks into the bathroom, shutting the door behind him. Killua takes a deep breath as he walks over to the mirror. His heart beat hasn't slowed much and it increases as he slowly touches his lips that had been on Gon's skin. His hand moves to his cheek that Gon had kissed, his face is red now. Then he moves his hand to grab a hold of one of the earrings hanging from his ears, his heart doing a little dance. As he looks at himself he can see the love plain as day in his purple eyes and his smile is too large. He should feel guilty for Kissing Gon. A part of him is but the majority of the ex-assassin is rejoicing in being able to kiss Gon and getting a kiss in return. It was innocent...a kiss good morning, that's what I was giving him.
Killua's reflection smirks at him. Yeah right. There was nothing innocent about that. A second longer and you would have stolen his first kiss. You wouldn't have been able to control yourself. You would have taken more than a kiss. He chuckles.
"You're wrong." Killua glares at his reflection. "I was just so happy with all the things that happened yesterday...I just wanted to kiss him." Killua looks away, his stomach twisting when he thinks about how close he was to doing just what his reflection is saying. He almost did kiss Gon on the lips. While he was asleep at that. Why can't I control myself? Gon just got me these earrings and we've been having so much fun. I could have ruined everything this morning.
If Gon had been disgusted or asked him to explain himself, Killua doesn't know how he would have responded. Gon could have figured out his secret today if not for the fact that he was raised with giving kisses in the morning and night. Killua is extremely lucky that Gon didn't find it weird that Killua had kissed him, he went right along with it like it was the most natural thing. 'Oh you kiss me I kiss you!' Like it's that simple.
Killua takes a deep breath as he takes off his shirt, his earrings get snagged on his shirt, he grunts at the earrings being pulled, his ears stinging afterward. But the pain and the pull of the earrings snapped him out of his train of thought. Killua tucks his bangs back so he can look at the earrings, the sparkling purple stones putting him at ease.
I just have to work harder to be better. For Gon. If I think too much about what I've been doing and my feelings about Gon the guilt would just eat me alive. Gon would see something's wrong with me and all that would do is make him worry.
Killua smiles as he touches the earrings, closing his eyes. Maybe I'm horrible but I still feel joy. I feel like I could fly. I've been kissed by Gon. What a good morning indeed. The guilt doesn't outweigh his pleasure. His heart is playing it's own melody of love that keeps growing and growing. The more time goes by the more it grows, despite Killua trying to fight it. He can't stop this.
Killua is in love with Gon. He can only hide it and conceal it away from his best friend. The best he can do is keep himself under control and be a friend that Gon deserves. Killua will spend the rest of his life following Gon and fighting with him to reach any goal he sets. That's what Killua wants. That's what will make him happy. He'll spend the rest of his life by Gon's side, trying to repay all the kindness he's shown. Gon has saved him time and time again. He's saved whatever soul the ex-assassin has and has brought him to a heaven on earth. Killua can't think of anything that would make him happier then just being with Gon. The enhancer is his heaven. He's his angel.
Killua takes off his pants before getting into the shower. He sets the water to the hottest temperature, letting the scolding hot water pound on his back. Killua hisses slightly but he doesn't move out of the way nor does he turn down the water. He just starts washing himself. Just a little punishment for letting myself get out of control. The water doesn't hurt too much and even as he's suppose to be punishing himself his mind wonders to Gon and how cute he looked this morning, and how his hair felt on his fingers and how soft his face was that he kissed. Killua bites the inside of his mouth but it doesn't stop his thoughts or the effect it's having on his body. He ignores his body, not letting himself have the satisfaction. I won't do it. I'll control myself.
Killua lets the water just pour on him, his purple eyes deep as he stares at the shower wall. The ex-assassin's lips form into a smile, his eyes half lidded. "I kissed Gon..." It may have just been a kiss to the forehead but that was the first time he's kissed Gon. "And he kissed me..." Killua hugs himself. He really can't stop his happiness. Even with water burning his skin and the inside of his cheek bleeding he still feels like he's on top of the world. Killua has given his first kiss towards claiming the other boy-
No...No that's wrong. I shouldn't have... The ex-assassin knows it's futile. He's sick because no matter how much he thinks of what he did as wrong, or how he took advantage of Gon's innocence, he still feels this pleasure. He still feels happy.
"I'm sorry Gon...I want you to be all mine." Killua lays his head against the shower wall, the cool tile contrasting with how hot the rest of his body is. The steam is covering the bathroom.
All I can do is try to keep this side hidden and under control. Because this is just a want. I need you. Killua grips his fist against the tile. So I'll fight these desires. For you, my most precious friend. I'll hold out as long as I can.
'That won't be very long' That dark voice chuckles. Killua ignores it, letting the hot water steam it out along with all his thoughts.
"Ne this sickness." Gon puts a hand on his chest. It felt like it turned into a butterfly or something when he had woken up to a kiss on the forehead by Killua. It was so familiar that Gon kissed him on the cheek without much thought but once he felt that soft cheek against his lips, his body reacted a lot differently than how it would have if he was kissing Mito-san. Gon felt so warm and his stomach twisted up. Killua's reaction was funny though. He looked so flustered and confused. Gon chuckles thinking about his face with his mouth open and his hand on his cheek as if Gon had slapped him. Really Killua's the one who gave me a good morning kiss first. So of course I would have returned it. Gon rocks back and forth on the bed, a small smile on his lips, still feeling a bit sick but it's starting to go away.
Killua's kiss made him happy though so he doesn't understand why he feels sick. It's not like Gon didn't like Killua kissing his forehead or kissing him back. He enjoyed sharing that childhood memory with Killua and reliving it with him. Maybe we can keep doing it like me and Mito-san use to. I just hope this sickness doesn't bother me too much.
Gon looks down at his hands, thinking about the training he did yesterday. I've gotten a lot stronger but I must need something more. I feel like I'm close to finding Ging but something's missing. What am I missing? Gon looks to his left to look out of the window, a blue bird flies in the distance. Gon watches the bird fly on, the blue of the bird reminding Gon of Killua and his words. Gon grins, gripping his fist. Whatever it is I'll find it and then I'll find Ging. Then I can go back to Whale island and tell Mito-san all about it. Gon's eyes shine, thinking about the day he's going to finally see Ging. It'll be soon.
"Sorry I used up all the hot water." Killua's voice gets Gon to look over at his friend. The ex-assassin walks out with a towel around his waist, while he dries off his white locks with another towel, his eyes closed as he does so.
A drop of water falls from his hair and slides down his shoulder into the creases of his abs only to get soaked up by the towel on Killua's waist. Gon blinks, that strange feeling coming back to him at watching the water fall down his friend's body. Killua's really muscular. Gon notices Killua's skin is red but for some reason he can't stop looking at his friend. The ex-assassin stops drying off his hair, throwing the towel to the side, his long white hair puffy and sticking to his cheeks. It feels like Killua's moving in slow motion as he stretches his arm above his head, his muscles in his arms shifting, he stands on his tip toes, the towel falling a little lower on his waist.
Gon tilts his head, he feels like something is stirring inside of him. Killua looks different from me. I have abs too but his waist is smaller. Gon is starting to get concerned with this sickness. He feels really hot and his mouth feels dry. The heat seems to be moving too. Ah I think Killua's still talking... "What do you think Gon?" Killua's final words are heard as his eyes open.
"Uh...Could you repeat everything you just said. Sorry I wasn't paying attention." Gon scratches his cheep giving his friend a sheepish smile.
"Seriously?" Killua puts his hands on his hips, looking annoyed. "I was just talking and you were looking at me. Where does your mind goes?" Gon can only chuckle rubbing the back of his head.
"Well I was just thinking that you look really buff Killua. I'm gong to have to start working on my muscle tone!" Gon grins.
"We're pretty much the same size." Killua's eyes widen in surprise before he glances away and mumbles.
"But Killua you look really good. I'm kind of jealous." Gon gets off the bed, he still feels strange like something is on the verge of happening. This sickness is kind of worrying him. I need to take to get some cold water on my body to cool me down.
Killua's face gets flushed but he hides it by walking past Gon towards the dresser. "There's nothing to be jealous about idiot." He grumbles. Gon tilts his head. He was expecting Killua to either tell him to stop saying things like that or to make a smart comment. "Stop saying embarrassing things." Oh there he goes. Gon can't help to smile at his friend but when he gets a look at Killua's muscular back his heat pools lower in his stomach.
"Nope." Gon chuckles, rubbing his arm, feeling too hot. "So what were you saying?"
"I was just saying that maybe you could take a shower over in Leorio's room. A cold shower sucks. I bet when we go over there they'll let you take a shower." Killua looks through the new clothes that he's gotten from yesterday.
"Nah that's okay i'll just take a shower here." Gon waves his friend off before he quickly walks into the bathroom, feeling his friend's gaze on his back. "I don't mind the cold." That's what I want! Gon closes the door behind him, taking a deep breath. His body is too warm, and his heart is beating too fast. Gon quickly takes off his clothes feeling sweaty as he runs the shower. He jumps in and lets out a sigh as the cold water hits his hot skin. Leorio said this sickness is normal but I still feel worried. Why'd I get so hot at looking at Killua?
As Gon washes himself he blinks when he feels something different down there. Gon glances down, raising his eye brow as he notices that his penis is a bit bigger then it usually is. It's done this before in the morning, it would get hard but it would go back to normal after he peed. Gon didn't feel it get hard this morning and he only felt something strange when he was looking at Killua. Did the sickness cause this? I don't feel like I have to pee so why did it get big? Gon frowns, feeling more confused but luckily the cold water seems to make it go back to normal and now Gon doesn't feel as hot. I wonder if I should tell Leorio about this symptom? Or maybe I should ask Kurapika about this...Gon's really curious now. While looking at Killua the sickness made him really hot and had caused his stuff to get bigger. Gon doesn't want to ask Killua because he doesn't want him to know he's been sick. He doesn't want Killua to feel bad about it.
Gon gets out of the shower, feeling much better. He dries off with the towel before wrapping it around his waist and walking out of the bathroom. Killua is sitting on the bed, watching TV. The paler man glances over at Gon as he walks in front of him to get to the bag that's laying on the floor that has his new clothes he bought the other day. He didn't take the time to put them away in the dresser. Gon can feel Killua's gaze on him but when he looks back at his friend, Killua quickly looks back at the TV, a blank look on his face but his hair is shadowing his eyes a little bit. Gon bends down working through the bag before pulling out a white t-shirt and some jeans. Gon drops the towel putting on a new pair of boxers and his clothes, sighing at feeling all clean.
When Gon looks at Killua, the ex-assassin is looking intently at the TV, a bead of sweat on his forehead. I wonder if he's hot too. "Hey Killua hows your ears?" Gon takes a seat next to Killua, looking over at him. Killua's hair is brushed and fluffy looking, his hair to his shoulders. Gon loves Killua's hair but his hair covers his ears so he can't see the earrings.
"They're fine." Killua tucks his hair behind his ear, showing Gon his right ear. It's a little red but not as red as yesterday. "The redness will be gone soon."
"Good." Gon smiles at the earring, feeling light in the chest. He reaches out and touches the stone, looking at the purple rock as it shines. "Would you like me to put your hair in a pony tail again?"
"Not today." Killua looks away. He seems a little tense. "So are you ready to see if Kurapika and Leorio are ready?" Killua looks back at Gon, grinning widely. "I can't wait to go to the factory! I'm going take my fill."
"That'll leave them bankrupted." Gon chuckles at the look Killua gives him. "Hold on I just need to brush my teeth and put on deodorant!" Gon gets off the bed.
"I don't eat that much you're overreacting." Killua grunts, crossing his arms. "You just don't appreciate how amazing Chocolate is." Killua's smile is cat like as he licks his lips. "This is going to be the best part of the vacation!"
"What? No way! The cave is going to be the best part!" Gon grabs a hold of Killua and shakes him. "Adventure Killua!"
"That's all good and dandy but..." Killua grabs a hold of Gon and shakes him back. "Chocolate Gon!" The two boys glare at each other...only to bust out laughing seconds later. "But all jokes aside I really am excited about this factory. I've heard they have the best chocolate in the world. There's even a bakery in there where they teach you how to make the best chocolate cake."
"Yeah it's going to be Cool." Gon smiles at his friend. "I think I want to learn how to make the best chocolate cake."
"Hell yeah. We both should Gon." Killua grins before he smacks Gon on the shoulder, pushing him. "Now hurry up! You've gotten me all excited for chocolate so now I'm impatient."
"You're always impatient when it comes to chocolate."
"Damn straight." Killua gives him a wink. "So you best hurry, you don't want me to make you go faster do you?" There's a playful glint in his eye as he holds out his hands.
"Ah no! Killua that's no fair you always use that on me." Gon pouts as he walks to the bathroom and starts brushing his teeth.
"It's not my fault you let me find out your weakness." Killua sticks out his tongue.
"Well i'll find your weakness and use it against you and then you'll be sorry." Gon sticks his tongue back out at Killua, his eyes shinning with determination. Killua blinks at Gon before his eyes shift, he places his hands into his pocket.
"Heh good luck with that. I have no weakness." Killua smirks, turning his back to Gon. "I'm not ticklish like you."
"You have to have one weakness and I'll find it." Gon grins after he's down freshening up, poking Killua in the back. "
"We'll see." Killua chuckles, turning around on his heal about to flick Gon in the forehead but he jumps back in time, grinning. Killua gives him an amused smile in return.
Gon doesn't want his sickness getting in the way of their friendship. He wants to have fun with Killua like he is now. He doesn't feel sick. He just feels happy. Maybe i'll slowly get better with time.
One things for sure, sick or not, i'm not going to stop being Killua's friend. I'll beat this sickness or just ignore it and I won't make you worry about me Killua.
Kurapika glances up at the windshield mirror, looking discretely at the two younger males in the back of the car. Gon is staring out of the window, his feet moving restlessly while Killua is sneaking glances at the raven haired male. The two were talking non stop so when Kurapika heard them stop he couldn't' stop himself from looking. Kurapika studies how Killua looks at Gon, those purple eyes seem lighter and a smile has been easier to be found on his lips today.
When the two young males came to their hotel room, ready to go, Kurapika was surprise that he felt no ill-will from Killua. The ex-assassin barely glared at him whenever Kurapika would talk to Gon. It almost felt like everything was back to normal with them. He seems to have relax a little bit...no that's not it. He's been more distracted with Gon, the edge in his voice gone. Killua seems different...but with the way he's looking at Gon he still very much has feelings for him. Gon doesn't seem any different, he hasn't been looking at Killua with any hidden emotion. The ex-assassin seems happy though. Something must have happened.
"I'm glad we were able to get this car. I've always wanted a Malibu but I think once I get my hospital settled I'll get myself a Mustang." Leorio grins over at Kurapika, making the blonde take his eyes off of the younger boys. Leorio is driving the rent-a-car they just got an hour ago. Instead of taking a cab everywhere they decided it would be best if they have their own car to get around and it will save money in the long run. To get to the rent-a-car place they had to all squeeze into the back of a cab, the blonde was pressed against Leorio and Killua, stuck in the middle of them. Even though Killua has calmed down he made sure that he was sitting next to Gon and not him. The ride was awkward to say the least, a sort of tension in the car but he's sure this tension wasn't because of Killua. It was because it was hard for Kurapika to be pressed against Leorio. He's thankful for this car and it's space.
"Once I get my car we could all take a road trip!" Leorio grins back at Gon and Killua. "But it will take awhile before I get a car. All my money is going to go towards the hospital."
"If you need help finding an employer I have some contacts." Kurapika leans back in his chair. "you wanted to make a lot of money fast by working as a hunter correct?"
"Yeah but I have something in mind on where i'm going to work after this." Leorio thinks for a moment those eyes watching as the rain hits the windshield. "Maybe me and you could team up after this Kurapika?" Leorio grins. "I could make money while you look for your people's eyes."
"Sorry but i'm planning to go off alone after this vacation. I want to find my people's eyes by myself..." Kurapika looks out of he window, feeling a bit pale. "I told Gon the same thing. It wouldn't be fair to turn him down but not you."
"I guess." Leorio stares straight.
"But if you need us Kurapika just call and we'll be right there!" Gon's cheerful voice cuts through the tension, the blonde letting his shoulders relax.
"Of course." Kurapika looks back at Gon, smiling at him. "If I should need you, I will call."
"You better." Leorio grins at him. "I'll smack you if you don't."
Kurapika shakes his head but really his chest feels light. I have wonderful friends. Gon and Leorio are so sincere, Killua has also shown worry for him. It's just right now they're not on the best of terms but Kurapika knows they're still friends.
"So Gon, Killua what did you guys do last night?" Kurapika smiles, wanting to keep a conversation going and also maybe get some hints to what happened.
"We trained till like 4 in the morning! We went to the beach and did push ups and fought each other." Gon's eyes light up at talking about yesterday.
"Four in the morning?!" Leorio looks back at the two boys with a disapproving look. "You stayed up that late...and you don't even seem tired!" His eye twitches. "I swear you two aren't human."
"We're just that good old man." Killua grins, his voice playful, and those eyes really do have a certain light to them today.
"I feel energized." Gon grins as well with the look Leorio gives him. He chuckles. "Yesterday was a lot of fun so today I woke up feeling refreshed."
"Yeah." Killua closes his eyes, nodding, his smile started off as a smirk only to curl too much.
"So what did you guys do last night?" Gon seats up in his seat, leaning towards them.
"We just soaked in the hot tub and had a few drinks." Leorio makes a right, driving down a thin road that's between many buildings.
"We also discussed the plans for today. After the chocolate factory we were thinking of just going back to the hotel and watching movies together." Kurapika looks forward but he looks at Gon through the mirror. "And tomorrow we'll go to the beach. How does that sound?"
"Good!" Gon smiles.
"Yeah i'm fine with that. it will give me time to just sit and eat all my chocolate." Killua licks his lips.
"Me and Killua are going to sign up for the class at the factory! We want to be able to make the best chocolate cake."
"They have a class there?" Kurapika and Leorio exchange a look before they look back at Gon. "We'll join you. That sounds interesting."
"Lets see who makes the best cake!" Gon looks over at Killua, his tone playful.
"Pssh I know my chocolate Gon. You're going down." Killua crosses his arms, giving Gon a smirk.
It's really like it's back to normal. I'm able to talk with them without having a strange reaction from Killua. It's not that his feelings have lessen no, but that ill-will isn't there.
"We're coming up on the factory." Leorio eyes widen.
"Yay!" Gon and Killua press their faces against the glass, looking at the factory with their eyes getting wider in excitement. Kurapika turns his attention to the approaching factory. It doesn't look like a factory at all. It looks like a large mansion, colored a light brown color. If not for the large sign, Kurapika wouldn't have thought this is the factory.
"So cool! It's so big Killua!" Gon pulls on his friend's arm, jumping in his seat.
"I know! Gahh I can't wait!" Killua shakes Gon before he suddenly opens the car door and jumps out with it still going.
"Wait for me Killua!" Gon yells after his friend, chuckling as he jumps out of the moving car, doing a roll before he gets right back up, running after his friend.
"hey! What the hell! You left the door open!" Leorio yells after them, shaking his fist.
Kurapika covers his mouth with his hand chuckling, watching as the two boys run towards the mansion with greater speed. "They're still as crazy as ever."
"I'll say! Geez! Jumping out of a moving car like that." Leorio grumbles but when he sees Kurapika chuckling, he starts to laugh himself. "Damn those kids, I thought they would slow down with age but they're as fast and reckless as they were when they were 12." Leorio has a soft smile on his face. "And you're just as calm and collected as you were back then. I don't think i've changed much either. You would think we would."
"I think we've all changed in small ways but it hasn't changed who we are." Kurapika looks out of the window, that boy's purple face flashing through his mind that he strangled. He grips his fist slightly.
"You know I'm glad. You've been looking better each day. More rested." Leorio pulls into the parking lot, the door closing by itself because of the wind. Not before a bunch of water got in the car though. He parks the car before looking over at Kurapika. "When you go off by yourself to get your people's eyes after this...just don't work yourself too hard alright?"
Kurapika looks over at his friend, his eyes slightly widen. The image of that dead boy leaves him along with the darkness he was just feeling. Leorio's eyes are full of security. The blondes chest feels warm as he smiles back at his friend.
"I can't say I won't work hard but...I'll take better care of myself."
"that's what I like to hear." Leorio stares at him. Kurapika stares back, the atmosphere between them has changed. The blonde's heart rate is increasing, looking into the eyes of a gentle man. A man who wants to heal the world with his hands. A man who is driven by the death of his friend to save others. I wonder what he sees right now in my eyes? I'm someone who is the opposite of you. The death of my friends has fueled my hatred. I want to destroy them all for what they've done. Kurapika feels his cheeks get warm when Leorio leans closer, staring at him a moment longer before he smiles, moving away from him.
"A-Ah so lets go after them." Leorio scratches his cheek.
"yes we probably should." Kurapika says hesitantly. They glance at each other before they both get out of the car. Once again there's a strange atmosphere between them as they walk together towards the mansion, Killua and Gon already there.
"Oh my God it's chocolate! The mansion is made of chocolate!" Kurapika can hear Killua screaming from here.
"What?" Kurapika's and Leorio's eyes widen. They take off running to catch up with the two younger males. Gon is sniffing the brown wall, his eyes alight in wonder.
"It really is chocolate!"
"This is incredible." Leorio mumbles, staring up at this 20 feet tall chocolate mansion.
"I want a chocolate house!" Killua shouts, his eyes sparkling as he takes in all the details of the mansion. "This is a dream come true!"
"I wonder how they did this? Also how did they keep the chocolate from melting?" Kurapika has a feeling so he uses Gyo, his eyes widening.
"Yum." Killua's wets his lips, his smile cat like as he grabs a hold of the chocolate wall, opening his mouth wide.
"Killua don't eat the factory!" Gon grabs Killua, locking his arms under Killua's, he pulls the other male away from the wall.
"Why not?! It's chocolate! It's meant to be eaten!" Killua struggles against Gon, pouting. "Gon I thought you were my friend! Don't keep me from chocolate!"
"I am your friend that's why I stopped you." Gon frowns. "You would have hurt yourself."
"He's right." Kurapika takes a step forward. "The chocolate is surrounded by aura. Someone put their nen into this chocolate, that's probably how they were able to keep the chocolate from melting. If you would have taken a bite you would have cracked all your teeth."
"Huh?" Killua stops struggling, the pout leaving him as he looks at the chocolate mansion more closely. His eyes widening. "Damn you're right. I didn't even think about that. I was too distracted." Killua mumbles as Gon lets him go. "You saw it too Gon?"
"Yeah." Gon smiles. "Don't worry about it. I knew you wouldn't think to use Gyo when dealing with a chocolate mansion. Like you said it's your dream come true." Gon chuckles. "We'll have plenty of chocolate so don't you worry Killua."
The ex-assassin glances at Gon from the corner of his eye, Kurapika catching that softening of those purple eyes and the slight coloring of his cheeks. That light in his eyes more visible in this moment. It's cute really. It's obvious Killua was effected by Gon's concern for him and the fact Gon was looking out for him.
"Oh I'm not worried i'll definably get my fill." Killua smirks at Gon once the pink is gone from his cheeks.
"This is really amazing." Leorio whistles, looking at all the details craved into this chocolate like the two angels at the top. "Who ever did this is not only a great chocolate maker but also an artist."
"And a talented nen user." Kurapika adds. "This person must have a personal attachment to the chocolate they make." Kurapika watches as the water hits the nen and slides off of it, protecting the mansion from the rain. It's only drizzling right now but the sky is still gray. It'll start pouring soon.
The doors to this mansion suddenly open, an older woman comes out with a pink apron tied to her waist. She smiles gently, the wrinkles near her eyes crinkling up.
"Oh it looks like we have a few more. Come, come in! The weather is dreadful. We're about to give a tour. There's already a group about to go out so you can join them."
"Thanks." Kurapika smiles at the older lady as Gon and Killua run up to her, their eyes bright with excitement. Killua looks like he's about to drool.
"During this tour we're going to get chocolate right?" The ex-assassin asks bluntly.
"Yes of course." The older woman chuckles as he hands Gon and Killua a pink bag. "Here's a bag to collect your chocolate in-"
"Oh I won't be needing this." Killua gives the bag to Leorio, grinning as he pulls out a trash bag from his book bag. "I'll be using this instead. I've come prepared."
"Very well." The older woman chuckles. She doesn't look troubled at all as she hands Kurapika a bag. "Please join the others."
"Do we pay inside?" Kurapika asks as the two younger males run in.
"No the tour is free. If you want to take the class at the end then you have to pay a little fee." The older woman smiles. "Please enjoy my work. I love to see the young people here. It makes the work worth while."
"thank you." Kurapika smiles.
"Yeah that's very kind of you." Leorio walks in with Kurapika, the older woman moves her finger and the doors to the mansion close. Kurapika blinks, taking in the large crowd of people that are gathered, Gon and Killua in the back, the ex-assassin getting his trash bag ready while Gon is chuckling at his friend.
There's a younger woman in front, smiling patiently. The walls and floors are made of chocolate but the mansion is furnished with regular things. Like right now he's stepping on a red, fuzzy carpet. Next to him is a picture of an angel flying .
"That's the last of them for this tour dear, you can start." The old woman nods to the girl in the front who nods back. The older woman walks till she's in the front with her.
"Thank you all for coming. This is our 30th year doing this. My mother decided when she was just turning thirty that she wanted to share her secret work shop with everyone. Our family has always found joy in chocolate and making it. We want you to see the hard work put into it but also enjoy yourselves while doing it. So first I'll tell you of the history of this mansion. I remember being 5 years old, hanging off my mother's back as she worked hard over a boiler making large qualities of chocolate preparing to make our home. You see when my mother was only 18 she had me, my father abandoned us and soon my mother couldn't pay the rent. Soon we were living on the street. But then my mother met someone who changed everything. A old man who smelled of cream found us on the street. He took us in and talked to my mother about the joys of making chocolate. When he died, my mother was so moved by him she took chocolate making to heart. That's when she decided that she would make us a home to live in, a home that's beautiful and crafted that would make that older man proud." This woman goes off on a speech, everyone listening respectfully.
The blonde smiles. As I thought, the chocolate is important to the older woman. it reminds her of the man that helped her and has given them a home when they had none.
Kurapika glances over at where Killua and Gon were to see how they're holding up only to blink when the two boys aren't there anymore. The blonde glances around the crowd, not seeing the younger males anywhere. Hmm, where did those two go?
"Ne Killua why are we in here?" Gon looks around, taking in the fancy stoves and pots. The smell of chocolate is in the air, making Gon feel hungry. "Why'd we leave the group?"
"Because that woman was going to talk for an hour about the history of this place, I'm not here for all that boring stuff." Killua waves his hand, a mischievous smile on his face. "We can find out more about this place if we explore."
"I don't think we're suppose to be back here." Gon tilts his head at a half finished chocolate sculpture. "The sign on the door said staff only."
"We'll be fine." Killua grins as he looks around. "It looks like this is where that old lady makes her chocolate. I bet if we push deeper we'll see something really cool." Killua walks deeper into the kitchen and into another door. Gon looks around the kitchen a bit more. It looks like all the kitchen wear is made of gold. She uses the finest in making her chocolate. Gon smiles, his eyes lighting up. I want to learn how to make Chocolate too. Not just cake. Maybe I could ask that woman.
"Gon come quick I found something!" Killua's voice is a bit higher. Gon quickly runs into the room he went into. His eyes widening, his lips forming the shape of an o. There's a tank of melted chocolate 20 feet tall with a tube that's letting the melted chocolate out slowly into a 6 foot mold of an angel, once the mold is filled it moves down the conveyer belt into this other machine, once out of the machine, the mold breaks off leaving a solid chocolate statue of an angel. The conveyer belt keeps moving the statue along out of the room. There's about three of these machines, one doing angels, one making bunnies and another one making hearts. The hearts and bunnies look normal sized while the angels are huge.
"It's her factory. She makes the melted chocolate in that kitchen we just passed and then dumps it all in the tank. Then the chocolate goes and makes whatever she sets her machines to make. Look." Killua points to the side. There's three plate forms, one has a statue of an angel, one has a statue of a bunny and the other has a heart on it. There's some sort of machine that looks like it's contentiously scanning the statues. "That's how she can make whatever she wants a will. Whatever is on that platform the machine will make a mold for it."
"This is incredible!" Gon's eyes shine from taking all this in, even though his head hurts a little bit. He got the gist of it all. It sounds like a lot of work though.
"See I told you! We find the best stuff when we explore a little." Killua grins at his friend before a look of mischief crosses his face as he walks up to the platform with the heart on it. He takes the heart off the platform and places it on the floor. Immediately that machine stops working, making a strange sound.
"Killua! What are you doing?" Gon walks over, frowning.
"I'm going to make a chocolate statue of myself!" Killua smirks as he hops on the platform, giving a peace sign. The thing scans him once before Gon jumps on there, grabbing a hold of Killua.
"No Killua lets go back now." Gon grabs him around the shoulders.
"Gon what are you doing!" Killua tenses, his face getting red as the machine scans them. He struggles against Gon when he tries to take him off the platform.
"You got this crazy look in your eyes Killua! I don't think it's good for you to be around all this chocolate-" Killua jumps out of Gon's hold before pushing Gon away from him, the machine scanning once again.
"heh if you think you can take me away Gon you have another thing coming." Killua smirks, those eyes are playful though. "Don't worry it'll be fine. I'll eat my statue before it even gets out of this room. It's not hurting anything. We'll put the heart right back and no one will know the difference."
"Okay I suppose...if you just eat the statue of yourself and it's not hurting anything." Gon thinks for a moment before smiling. "Then lets pose together Killua! I want a statue with you."
"Yeah that's what i'm talking about. Let's do it." Killua's eyes light up as they hop on the platform again, Killua wrapping his arm around Gon's shoulder, Gon doing the same. They give big smiles as the machine scans them.
"let's see how it turned out." Killua hops off the platform, running over with Gon to look at the machine work. The two boys chuckling at their antics. Killua blinks when he gets to the machine that should have been making their statues. The melted chocolate isn't even pouring and the conveyer belt has stopped moving.
"Huh it didn't work." Gon pouts.
"Damn I guess we have to stand on the platform for a while. Maybe the mold takes a while to make." Killua grumbles. "I'm not patient enough to wait for that." Killua looks over at Gon, giving his friend a smile. "Let's head back to the crowd maybe she's done with her boring explanation and we can start going on the actual tour and get some chocolate."
"Yeah I wonder if Kurapika and Leorio noticed that we left." Gon glances around as they walk out of the room together, walking through the kitchen again.
"Probably not. Those old farts like listening to history." Killua shakes his head. "But me and you got to see something really awesome."
"Yeah and we didn't get in trouble this time." Gon smiles.
"Yup we're smooth." Killua puts his hands behind his back, smiling to himself.
"hehe I was worried at first but I'm glad we did it." Gon follows behind Killua as they walk out of the room, heading back the way they came were they left the crowd.
"I told you Gon. You may have good instincts but when it comes to chocolate, mine are better."
"I believe it." Gon sighs in relief when he sees the crowd is still there, they haven't moved. The two boys causally get back into the group, looking forward, acting as if they've always been there.
"Where did you guys go?" Gon looks to his right seeing Kurapika and Leorio making their way towards them. The blonde gets close to Gon, looking down at him slightly.
"We had to go to the bathroom." Killua waves them off, speaking for Gon. The raven haired male is glad, he doesn't like lying to his friends.
"For an hour?" Kurapika raises his eye brow.
"Those eggs this morning did not sit well with us." Killua moves so he's between Gon and Kurapika.
"Do you need medicine?" Leorio looks at them with concern, getting Gon to frown. I don't want to make them worry-
"We got it all out of systems, don't worry about it." Killua smiles. "I'm all cleaned out and ready for this chocolate."
"If your stomach is upset you shouldn't be eating chocolate." Leorio scolds.
"It'll be fine, don't even worry about it." Killua waves him off. His eyes light up when the woman up front says they'll start the tour now. "Yes! I'm so ready." Killua gets out his trash bag, his eyes narrowing as he licks his lips.
"We've brought a monster with us." Leorio shakes his head. " I don't care how big this place is I have a feeling they still may be in trouble."
"hehe Killua really likes chocolate." Gon chuckles when Killua starts to march ahead when everyone starts moving.
"So Gon have you been thinking about how to give your special someone those earrings?" Leorio has an odd smile on his face, leaning closer to the younger male.
"Oh I already gave them away!"
"W-What? So quick? When did you get to do that?"
"Last night!" Gon smiles
"How did you do it? Wasn't Killua with you? Was he jealous?"
"Leorio." Kurapika gives him a look.
"Why would he be jealous?" Gon blinks. "Killua was there and I just said how I felt like Kurapika told me to do."
"Good, good how'd she take it?" Leorio grabs a hold of Gon. "I bet your an item now aren't you?!"
"Item? She?" Gon blinks, looking confused. "I don't understand."
"What? You're not dating her?" Leorio glares. "She wouldn't be your girlfriend after buying her those earrings? I don't know how I feel about her then Gon. I want to meet her soon to see if she's good for you."
"Who are you talking about?" Gon looks at Leorio fish eyed.
"You're obviously confusing him Leorio. Ignore him Gon." Kurapika pulls on Leorio's ear getting him to grunt in pain.
"But didn't you say you had someone special to give these earrings to?!" Leorio grinds his teeth when Kurapika pulls on his ear harder.
"I do and I did." Gon tilts his head.
"Ow stop it Kurapika- Gon I want to meet your special someone!" Leorio gets out through the pain, struggling with the blonde.
"But you already have."
"I have?!" Leorio's eyes get wide causing Gon to giggle. "When did I see her? Was it at the circus? Damn I don't remember seeing anyone!"
"It's not a her." Gon chuckles. "My special someone is my best friend Killua of course!" Gon points his finger in the air, his eyes light. Leorio stops struggling only to stare at him like he's grown two heads.
"Ah I see so the earrings were for Killua." Kurapika smiles at his friends. "As a token of friendship yes?"
"Yeah! When I heard that it's said it keeps people together I needed to get it for him!"
"What the hell Gon! You got those expensive earrings for Killua?!" Leorio snaps out of his stupor, pointing at Gon angrily. "You're not suppose to give those kind of earrings to a friend, they're meant to be given to your lover!"
"But I wanted to get them for Killua." Gon frowns.
"Leorio it doesn't matter if he wanted to buy them for a friend or a lover, it's his money-"
"Yeah but it's the principle that matters! You said you already gave the earrings away so you've already given them to Killua? What did he say? He probably called you an idiot for buying him such an expensive thing meant for lovers."
"Killua accepted them! He really liked them too." Gon smiles. "He said I made him really happy."
"I bet you did make him happy! You just gave him a pair of 30 million jenny earrings. Killua's probably just going to pawn them off-"
"He wouldn't do that!" Gon's eye brows furrow. He looks offended. "Killua really likes the earrings. He put them in his ears right after I gave them to him."
"That was a bit uncalled for Leorio. Killua wouldn't do that. If he accepted a gift from Gon you know he'd never just sell it." Kurapika crosses his arms.
"..." Leorio sighs, his shoulders slumping. "Yeah I know. Sorry Gon. I guess I was a little frustrated because I thought you had a crush on someone. I got too excited about these earrings is all. I mean the other day you were talking about giving the earrings to someone special and then you told me how you been feeling sick..." Leorio's eyes shift a bit. He quickly straightens himself out, scratching his cheek. "I should of listen to Kurapika and just stayed out of your business. I get too into matters of the heart."
"It's okay." Gon smiles, the offense leaving him immediately. "I'm sorry I don't have a lover or a crush right now. If I did I would tell you Leorio, you don't have to worry about that. You guys are my friends." Gon grins. "You'd be the first to know!"
"Hey Gon what are you doing all the way back there, we're about to go into the room with all the chocolate!" the three friends turn towards the voice, seeing Killua down the hall, looking at them with a raised eye brow. "...Did I miss something?"
"Nope! We're coming!" Gon runs to catch up with his friend. "I was just telling them how I gave you the earrings yesterday."
"Idiot don't be talking about that." Killua's face turns red and he quickly looks away.
"Why not? They saw me buy the earrings and they were wondering who I gave them to." Gon smiles. Killua gets embarrassed so easily. "Could you show them your ears?"
Killua doesn't say anything but he tucks his bangs behind his ears, the sparkly purple stones can be seen.
"Man those are pretty." Leorio whistles. "You're just trying to spoil Killua aren't you Gon?" At this Killua flushes but the rest of his bangs cover his face. There's a smile on his lips though.
"I have to say I'm jealous Killua. When Gon bought those earrings I was sure he bought them for me." Kurapika sticks out his lower lip. "Since I thought I was the only one with my ear pierced."
Killua's lips twitch and he looks up, his purple eyes have changed. "Why would he buy you earrings? That was a stupid thought on your part."
"I didn't know you thought I was getting them for you." Gon frowns.
"Yes, I thought I was special to you Gon." Kurapika pokes his hip out, giving Gon a sad look. A vein has started sticking out on Killua's forehead, his hands being gripped by his sides.
"You are special to me Kurapika, you'remy good friend." Gon shifts a bit, I wasn't thinking if Kurapika and Leorio would feel bad that I got Killua a gift and not them. "I could get you a gift too Kurapika-"
"He doesn't need a gift Gon. You gave the earrings to me because i'm your best friend. I'm the one who's been with you for years, traveling across the world. I'm the one you always say you have fun with. Kurapika is your friend but only that. I'm your best friend and that's why I'm wearing these earrings and he's not." Killua steps in front of Gon, glaring at the blonde when Gon can't see. Those blue eyes are darker. "He's just trying to guilt you into buying him a gift."
"You're talking like I'm not standing in front of you." Kurapika raises his eye brow, a smirk on his lips. Killua grinds his teeth.
"But I don't want Kurapika to be upset. I would feel disappointed too if I thought I was going to get something and then didn't." Gon shifts.
"that's his own fault for believing they were for him." Killua grunts before he turns on his heel. He grabs Gon's wrist before pulling him off down the hall towards where he had left the group. "lets hurry Gon, I don't want them to start collecting the chocolate without us." Killua smiles brightly at Gon, the raven haired male still confused by what just happened as he nods, allowing Killua to pull him off. Gon's not sure but the air around his friends felt different just then. He didn't like it. I didn't know Kurapika thought I got the earrings for him. Why didn't he say anything? I forgot that he had his ear pierced and I wasn't even sure if Killua had his ears pierced either. It's not that Kurapika isn't his friend, it's just that Killua is his best friend, just like Killua told him. He didn't sound so nice while saying it though. I hope Kurapika understands.
"Hey Gon." The raven haired male looks back, Killua's shoulders tensing as he sends the blonde a glare when Kurapika starts to run by their side. "I was just playing around. I didn't mean to make you feel bad I was teasing you." The blonde gives him a wink.
"So you don't feel bad?" Kurapika shakes his head, Gon smiling in relief.
"I understand. Killua's your special best friend." Killua relaxes a little bit, but he's watching Kurapika cautiously. "It did get me thinking though..." Gon tilts his head at the blonde. "Maybe I should get you something Gon. Because you;re special to me also." Kurapika smiles gently.
"You don't have to get me anything Kurapika." Gon chuckles, feeling touched by his friend. Gon feels Killua's grip on his wrist tighten and he's pulling him along faster now.
"Hey now Kurapika if you get Gon something then i'm going to have to. Then i'm going to have to get you something and Killua." Leorio catches up to the three, a strange chuckle coming from his throat. "We need to save our money if we want to stay as long as a month here anyway."
"I have plenty. We'll be fine on money and if there's no other option i'll just make you something Gon."
Gon doesn't know why but the air feels bad again. They're talking about presents right? Then why does it feel thick between everyone. Killua's grip on his wrist is tight and he feels tense next to him. When Gon looks over at Killua, he quickly looks away from Kurapika, hiding his face.
They all stop when they finally catch up with the crowd, they're all standing in front of this door, the woman talking about something. Killua starts pulling Gon through the crowd, getting up front, leaving Kurapika and Leorio behind.
"okay so I think she's gong to show us a part of the factory and then we get to collect chocolate after that. Once we get into the chocolate room, that's when I gets serious." Killua finally looks over at Gon, there's a smile on his face, his blue eyes hold mischief again. "Once those doors open we're going to sprint in and grab as much chocolate as we can."
"Okay." Gon nods, glancing around at the people who are glaring at them for getting in the front but they don't say anything. Gon still feels pressure on his arm so he looks down, feeling his chest tighten when he sees Killua is holding his hand. The ex-assassin seemed to notice this at the same time because he quickly lets go, shoving his hand into his pocket. He doesn't say anything about it but he smiles sheepishly.
"I had to drag you some way. You were going too slow and if I didn't pull you, we wouldn't be up here." Killua crosses his arms. " Kurapika was slowing you down." The ex-assassin's voice has an edge to it.
"...You know i'm glad that you like those earrings." Gon listens to the woman still talking but he's not really paying attention to her. " when I saw them I immediately thought of you. I didn't think that Kurapika or Leorio would be upset by it. I'm glad Kurapika was just kidding. I don't want him to feel bad for something I can't change. I mean, you're my special someone. I wouldn't mind Kurapika and Leorio staying with us forever either but out of everyone you're the one I want to stay with the most. Is that selfish?"
"Not at all! You can't be equally close to everyone." Killua's eyes light back up, a smile coming to his lips. His shoulders relax. "Don't let Kurapika get to you. Me and you are closer. That's how it goes." Killua crosses his arms, his stance changing a bit when he talks about the kurta.
"Now lets go in here and see the product of our process. What you see in this room is the last step where the chocolate is wrapped and then sent of to be packaged. This is where we make our billions of jenny by sending our chocolate all across the world. Of course these chocolates aren't our best. The best chocolates are made with just my mother's hands. And since you all have come to see us we have a great treat for you after this room." The young woman smiles at everyone before she opens the door, holding it for the crowd to go through. Gon walks in calmly with Killua by his side, his eyes widening as he sees Angel chocolate statues, bunnies and hearts come down on conveyer belts only to be wrapped up quickly in shinny wrappings of white, blue, pink, purple and red.
"Killua those are the chocolate statues we saw in that room." Gon whispers to his friend, his eyes widening in wonder. "This is where they disappeared to."
"Yeah." Killua grins at his friend, watching with delight. "SO they're going to send these out for people to buy."
"Why are they just angels, hearts and bunnies?" Someone in the crowd asks.
"That's because that's what our three symbols for this month are." The young woman smiles once everyone is inside, walking in, the older woman is just following silently. She hasn't said anything but there's a smile stuck on her face. "They'll change next month."
"...Then what are those?" Someone in the crowd points to the start of the conveyer belt. Gon and Killua look over only for their eyes to widen. A chocolate statue of Killua giving a peace sign with a grin starts coming down the conveyer belt.
"Oh shit." Killua curses, covering his face with his bangs. "It actually did work."
Gon frowns when another statue comes out but this time it's of Gon and Killua, Gon grabbing a hold of Killua. The next statue is of Killua pushing Gon and then the last one is of Gon and Killua posing, smiling brightly.
"Ah it worked really good!" Gon winces.
"I-I'm not sure what those are." The young woman blinks, looking at her mother with a frown on her face. The old woman stares at the statues with a look of surprise. "S-Should I call security? Someone has gotten into our room."
"Hey those chocolates look like those kids!" a man points at Gon, glaring at them. He glared at them when they cut up in line. Gon bows his head, feeling shamed for getting in trouble. Killua on the other hand, glares back at this man.
"Should I call the police?" The young woman looks to her mother. Gon bows his head more while Killua winces.
"No, NO it's fine." The woman chuckles. "I asked them to do this."
"Huh?" Everyone looks at her like she's crazy.
"I've captured the true essence of friendship in my chocolate. There's a friend that does something stupid, you try to stop them, they push you away, and then you make up. I think anyone can appreciate that. I believe people will pay good money for that."
Gon looks up at the older woman in surprise, his eyes lighting up. Killua sighs in relief.
"...Oh yeah." Someone in the crowd muses looking back at the chocolate.
"I guess they are pretty nice." Someone else agrees.
"Yes so why don't we move on." The older woman looks at her daughter. She nods, seeming to relax when she sees her mother isn't upset. She smiles at the crowd. "Now if you come this way, the doors to your treat is in the back of this room." The young woman starts to lead the crowd between the conveyer belts towards the back.
"Upset stomach my ass." Leorio walks up to Gon and Killua, his eye twitching. "You had me worried for nothing. You better be glad that nice old woman let you two slide."
"I told you not to worry about it." Killua grunts, he gives Gon a slight apologetic look when he sees the raven haired male fidgeting guiltily. "Next time I'll make sure to cover up my tracks better."
Kurapika covers his mouth, chuckling behind it suddenly. Leorio, Gon, and Killua look at him, blinking from his sudden outburst.
"Forgive me. I just was not expecting to see those statues. It's just like you guys to do something like this, I couldn't help but laugh." Kurapika chuckles. Leorio's irritation slowly wears off and he starts to chuckle with him. Killua loosens up a little and smirks, while Gon Chuckles, Killua fully relaxing when he hears his best friend's laughter.
"Excuse me." Gon stops laughing when he sees the older woman leaning against the wall, watching as the crowd slowly moves towards the back. He runs over towards her, frowning slightly. "I wanted to say sorry for going into the back room. We just wanted to see what was back there and my friend Killua is a big fan of chocolate." Gon smiles when Killua takes his place by his side. "And thank you for not kicking us out."
"No need to say sorry. I'd be upset you didn't go into my back room." The older woman chuckles. Gon and Killua look at each other.
"What?" Killua raises his eye brow. "But if you had a do not enter sign on the door."
"Yes but you two entered anyway didn't you? And why was that? Because you were curious about how I made my chocolate. You wanted to see more then what I was showing. You wanted to know more about how the chocolate was made. That's the true reason why I do these tours. I like seeing the young kids who are so full of curiosity and wonder. If I really didn't want anyone to go in there I would have kept it locked. Every time I have a tour someone wanders into my kitchen. Of course there's the people who try to steal my golden kitchen wear, I just throw them in jail but then there's people like you two. You really just came in to see my chocolate. If you come for the chocolate you will probably come across my mold machines and get the temptation to make one of yourselves. Happens more often then you think. I collect these statues and whoever has gone into my back room and given me a statue gets a special treat." The old woman puts her hands on Gon and Killua's shoulder. Her smile is gentle. "After you enjoy the treat for the whole tour I'd like you two to come with me, if you're interested i'll show you how to make special chocolate."
"Yeah!" Gon and Killua say at the same time, they exchange excited look before looking back at the old woman.
"Can Kurapika and Leorio come to?" Gon points back at his two friends that are watching off from the sidelines surprised with these turn of events.
"Sure if they're with you." The old woman winks. "I like your boys' spirit. I can see we have a chocolate lover in this one, I knew I liked you as soon as you brought out the trash bag." The woman chuckles, smiling at Killua before looking at Gon. "But I knew I liked you as soon as I saw you. You looked at me with innocent curiosity. I wasn't sure if you would sneak into my back room but I was hoping that you'd be pushed into it by your friend and you did." The woman smiles. "Now go catch up to the group so you can get your first treat."
"yay Killua we get to learn how to make the chocolate!" Gon grabs a hold of his friend shaking him. "All thanks to you!"
"Yeah I guess." Killua smiles, he looks pleased. "Come on Gon lets get up front again! I'm still going to be filling up this baby and then some!" Killua grins running towards the crowd with Gon right next to him.
"Thank you so much!" Gon waves back at the older woman who's chuckling at them before he turns his attention back to keeping up with Killua who's starting to get this glazed over look in his eyes, while licking his lips.
"This is it. The moment i've been waiting for." Killua pushes his way up front again, Gon staying behind this time. Killua's in his own little world now. Once those doors open he's going to be running around collecting as much chocolate as he can.
"I can't believe this. You guys go sneaking into where you're not suppose to belong and you get rewarded for it." Leorio grunts, standing by Gon's side. "Why the hell can't I have your guys luck?"
"That's just how it is with them." Kurapika chuckles. "And I think it makes sense."
"It does?" Gon and Leorio blink at Kurapika.
"Yes. I understand why she took a liking to you both. She's looking for younger people full of curiosity to teach how to make chocolate. She's probably looking to pass it on to as many people as possible to keep it alive. Chocolate changed her life since that man taught her how to make it. She's probably trying to honor him and keep him alive through the people she teaches his joy."
"I guess that does make sense." Gon nods, smiling sheepishly. "I was still kind of confused about her wanting someone to go in there and then awarding people who did but now I think I get it." Gon grins. "I can't wait to learn!"
"On the count of three you may enter this room filled with treats that me and my mother have made with our bare hands. Everything in this room is made of chocolate. You can take as much as you like. There's plenty for everyone." The younger woman smiles, the crowd gets ready to move. Gon can see Killua up front, leaning on his front leg. He's going to jump and be the first one in. Gon can't say much about his friend's chocolate love, it's his love for chocolate that got him the secret lessons with the older woman! And he got to make a statue of himself and Killua.
"Ready...set...Go!" Just as Gon thought Killua is the first to bust through the doors, he's a blur of white and blue. The crowd rushes in after him. Gon waits for everyone before he squeezes himself in with Kurapika and Leorio.
"Wow!" Gon's eyes light up as he takes in the sight before him. This large room is filled with nothing but chocolate. There's a chocolate tree, lamp, rainbow, unicorn. There's chocolate statues of animals everywhere. There's jewelry made of chocolate, people, birds. It's incredible. There's so much going on it's hard to look at everything. The group of people are already putting stuff into their bags and he thinks he sees Killua jumping from place to place stuffing chocolate into his trash bag.
"Don't just stand there Gon! Start getting your fill!" Killua shouts over at him.
"I was thinking we could just share what you're getting."
"So you're going to make me do all the work?" Killua grumbles. "Good thing I brought more trash bags."
"Wait you brought more?!" Leorio shouts in disbelief.
"Duh. I brought a whole box." Killua looks at him like it's the most obvious thing before he goes back to jumping around the room, stuffing chocolate after chocolate in his bag.
Gon's not a big sweet fan so what Killua gets will be more than enough for the both of them. The raven haired male takes his time to walk around, looking at each of the pieces of chocolate like they're pieces of art in a museum. It's so cool. Gon wants to be able to make something like this. He can see aura coming off of each of the chocolates, they probably got in there from the daughter and mother making these with their passion. It's makes Gon appreciate this more. He's sure Killua appreciates it too. He'll admire them while he's eating them later. Gon chuckles thinking about how Killua's going to be stuffing his face later with chocolate, getting it all on his face. It's a funny sight. The raven haired male looks behind him to see Kurapika and Leorio are talking together, collecting some chocolate. Maybe I should look for something nice to take... Gon start to look around for a chocolate statue he really likes.
He stops when his eyes fall on one, a smile coming to his lips. There sitting on a chocolate table is a fox made of white chocolate, the tail made of fluffy marshmallow. It's a statue of the white fox! Gon quickly picks it up and puts it into his bag, feeling extremely happy to have found this. Seeing the chocolate statue reminded Gon of the real thing and the circus yesterday.
I wonder how clover is doing? And that whip guy...The circus was a lot of fun and it had a lot of strong members. I wonder what those two other guys are doing to...Feli and lud I think their names were. Gon holds the bag close to him, closing his eyes. He can still remember how it felt for Clover to heal his wound and the kind lick to the forehead. Clover is very kind. I wonder how she got caught? I wish I could have taken a picture for Mito-san to see but this chocolate statue will do. I'll have to take care of it.
"Oh Gon did you find something?" The raven haired male in question turns around to see Kurapika and Leorio walking towards them, it looks like they've filled their bags. The blonde is the one who asked the question, smiling at him.
"Yeah!" Gon beams starting to open up his bag to show his friends. He stops to see where Killua is at, he wants to show him too. The ex-assassin is walking towards him, two trash bags filled with chocolate flung over his shoulders.
"Two trash bags?! It's that necessary!" Leorio points a finger at Killua.
"Gon said he wanted to share so I had to get more." The ex-assassin huffs. "I would have gotten more if the old woman didn't tell me to stop. To save some for the others but blah, I wanted all of it." Killua sighs before his eyes fall on Gon. He eyes his filled bag before he grins. "Oh what did you find? I can tell it's something good."
Gon beams more at his friend being able to tell before he takes the white fox out of the bag and shows it to his friends.
"It's the legendary white fox!" Killua gasps before grinning largely. "In chocolate form! I think that's the only white chocolate i've seen in this room."
"Such detail in it. She worked hard on this one." Kurapika admires it before smiling at Gon.
"yeah it looks just like it!" Leorio whistles.
"I know when I saw it I quickly stuffed it into my bag. It reminded me of clover and the circus yesterday." Gon smiles before frowning. "I wish I could see her Again."
"Well the circus is still here. It leaves tomorrow. I think all the shows for today are over but I'm sure we could try to pay a visit." Kurapika suggests, glancing between everyone.
"Ooh yes!"Gon's eyes light up. He looks over at Killua. "Lets do it! After this of course! Killua do you wanna see Clover again?"
"Yeah, she's pretty cool. And I think she was warming up to me." Killua's cheeks tint. "Because of you." He mumbles, his attention going to his bags of chocolate, away from Gon.
"Sounds good to me. I wanted to get a closer look at her anyway." Leorio nods, smiling.
"Then it's settled that's what we'll do." Kurapika watches Gon cheer, those gray eyes softening. He doesn't let it fall when Killua's gaze shifts over to him, after he himself got done watching Gon. The raven haired male doesn't notice the shift, too busy thinking about getting to see the fox again and how he can share the experience with everyone.
"Yes!" Gon smiles putting the chocolate statue back in the bag, grinning from ear to ear.
"Are you four done with collecting?" The older woman walks up to them, smiling, she had been watching from a distance.
The four friends look at each other before nodding. "We're done." Gon beams.
"I guess i'm done." Killua grumbles, giving the old woman a look.
She laughs, her smile warm. "I'm sorry but I wanted every one to be able to get their fill. I'm about to give you something much greater then all the chocolate in this room. I'm going to teach you how to make your own. Give someone food, they eat for the day, teach someone how to fish they eat for life." The older woman starts to walk off. "If you four will follow me i'll begin my teaching."
"Come on Killua!" Gon smiles at his friend. "We're going to learn how to make chocolate! Cheer up! When you run out of chocolate I'll be able to make you more or you'll be able to make it yourself!. You'll never be low on chocolate again."
Killua's irritation seems to melt away from him as he stares at Gon, he's silent for a moment before he grins widely. "You're right! I'll never have to worry about getting chocolate again! I'll make the best chocolate and be set for life! Come on Gon we have to master this!" Killua shouts, getting into it.
"Yeah! It's training all over again!" Gon chuckles.
"The first step is keeping up with everyone or we'll leave you behind." The old woman grunts back at the two boys, Kurapika and Leorio are already walking with her. Killua and Gon blink before they get in a stance.
"Osu!" They shout before they take off running after them, giggling to themselves, Killua's two trash bags full of chocolate banging against his back but they're both able to catch up with their friends pretty quickly.
Even if it's just training to make chocolate Gon's happy to be training once again with Killua by his side. It brings to mind other times of training and they're other masters. IT brings a smile to his face. I wonder what wing-san and zushi are doing? I wonder how brisky is doing too...it's been so long since we've seen them. Maybe after this we could go back to heaven's area. I'll have to see what Killua thinks.
Despite Gon's history of just going and doing what he wants and believes in without thought, despite his selfish actions he does care about what Killua thinks. Sometimes he just gets too caught up in what he thinks and his emotions that he doesn't think of anyone but himself. Gon's been trying to change that ever since Greed island when he was exposed to how his selfish ways could have hurt Killua, like when he challenged the bomber when Killua's hands were injured by Gon for that matter. It could have ended badly for his friend.
He doesn't want to just do things, he wants to make sure Killua is on board with him, and if he's not, Gon will try to get him on board but if not, he'll listen to Killua. Because he cares about what his best friend thinks and his feelings.
Gon is happy right now that he gets to learn how to make chocolate but when he looks over at Killua, and sees the smile and the excited look on his face, his chest feels warm and it makes this experience all the more worth whiled. Killua's smile makes me feel happy and the sickness feels light like I just got into a tub of warm water. The ex-assassin eyes are bright when he looks back at him, a mischievous smile on his lips, the earrings being seen as he runs, jumping up and down.
Gon's stomach does a flip. The raven haired male once again appreciating those earrings and how they look on his best friend. I'm really glad Killua liked them.
"Making amazing chocolate isn't just about having the right ingredients or equipment. You have to have soul, and love. You have to put who you are into the chocolate you are making to make perfect Chocolate." The old woman walks back and forth. "Before you are coco beans, butter, and everything that is needed to make chocolate but if you only use these things then you haven't made anything worth whiled."
"Um excuse me madam." Gon lifts his hand, the raven haired boy standing in front of a kitchen set with Killua to his right and Kurapika to his left, Leorio next to Kurapika. "I realized that you never told us your name. I want to know the name of our master." Gon smiles brightly, those amber eyes serious.
The older woman stares at him for a moment before closing her eyes, turning her back to them. "My name isn't needed. When I was taught how to make chocolate I didn't know his name and he didn't know mine. I will teach as he has taught me." The woman turns to look at the four. "Now I will demonstrate step by step how to do this. Watch me closely and listen to what I say."
They all nod, all eyes trained on this older woman. "These coco beans are already roasted so we'll be starting by cracking the coco beans and separating the good from the bad." The older woman starts to crack the beans, the four following her example, putting the good ones in a bowl and throwing away the bad. "Next take your grinder and grind the beans down to a fine powder." They all follow her example." Now you cook the power with butter and sugar." The older woman pours the three ingredients into a pot, the four following her doing the same. "Now this will cook for a few hours and then it will be processed for a couple of days before we melt it down and mold it to our licking. That would be so if we were cooking chocolate normally." The old woman puts her hands over the pot.
Killua's eyes widen slightly when he sees the old woman's aura grow becoming a quiet flame only to go into the pot. The ingredients start to mix and burn together, in till it makes a chunk of thick chocolate in the pot. The old woman takes out the chunk of chocolate, showing it to them.
"Wow!" Gon blinks.
"Amazing."Leorio looks down at his pot.
"So the processing that would take days is done in a couple of minutes with nen." Kurapika comments.
"Correct of course I rushed it a bit to show you but here's the important step." The old woman looks at all of them. "You must think about something that you're passionate about. You must put your feeling into your chocolate, and into your nen. The greater your feelings the sweeter and better tasting the chocolate." The older woman smiles. "Why don't you all try now?"
Something i'm passionate about huh? Killua glances over at Gon who's eyes are shinning, an excited smile on his lips. Killua feels his lips turning at seeing this, his heart thudding it's melody of affection. The warmness he was feeling quickly leaves when he sees that Kurapika is also looking at Gon with a soft look in those gray eyes. Killua grips his fist under the table, his nails digging into his flesh.
Killua wants to yell at the kurta. He wants to throw something at him. He wants to block his sight so he'll stop looking at Gon like that. Killua doesn't like it. He doesn't like it at all. Kurapika is getting bolder and bolder. And it's pissing the ex-assassin off.
Like when Gon asked Killua to show off the earrings. Even though Killua acted annoyed he was actually honored that Gon wants him to show them off and that he's not embarrassed of the fact he gave him the gift. Then Kurapika had to butt in, saying how he thought they were for him, trying to make Gon feel bad to buy him a gift also. That really made Killua mad. He was trying to make Gon feel bad for giving him a gift, a gift that made Killua so extremely happy.
Killua made sure that he gave Kurapika another warning through his glare, telling him once again back the fuck off. Kurapika did, telling Gon it was a joke and even admitted that the reason why Gon gave Killua the gift is because Killua is special to Gon. The ex-assassin would have calmed down if not for the fact Kurapika then was saying he was going to get him a gift, because Gon is special to him.
Kurapika really has a thing for Gon. He's using Gon's innocence to try to get closer to him. Killua will not stand for it. He'll keep Kurapika away from Gon. When it's late at night, when Gon's asleep, Killua is going to have a little chat with Kurapika.
I won't let you have him. Killua glares when Kurapika's eyes soften even more, grinding his teeth.
"I'll be thinking of you Gon." Kurapika smiles getting Killua's mouth to open slightly for him boldly stating that. Killua feels his blood boil after, his eyes narrowing dangerously. "It will be my gift to you so i'd like for you to taste it, it will show how deep I value our friendship." is he serious?!
Oh hell no! Valuing friendship my ass! "I'll be thinking about you too Gon! And my chocolate will taste way better then his I grantee it! I value our friendship way more, once you taste mind you won't even need to taste his!" Killua cuts in, hitting his fist on the table.
"Uh okay." Gon blinks looking between Kurapika and Killua, he seems a little confused but he's smiling all the same. "I'll eat them both! I'm sure they'll both be good."
"Mine will be amazing." Killua grins at Gon, making sure Kurapika can hear him. "A lot better then his."
"We'll see about that." Kurapika smirks, getting a glare from the ex-assassin.
"I bet mine will be the best!" Gon jumps in, not sensing the atmosphere at all.
"Don't leave me out." Leorio grumbles, he's looking at Kurapika with a strange look.
"Okay now lets get started. Get into positions and think about something you're passionate about. One, two, three!" The older woman raises her hand before snapping her fingers.
Killua closes his eyes, he takes a deep breath trying to calm himself. Don't think about Kurapika. Don't get pissed off...think of Gon. Soon Killua calms down, seeing his best friend smiling at him. He thinks of all the kind touches, he thinks of this morning how he kissed Gon and Gon had returned it by kissing him on the cheek. Killua feels warm as he calls for his nen, hovering his hands over the pot. He thinks of the way Gon laughs and how he gets this concentrated look on his face when he's working his brain too hard. He thinks of how it felt to hold Gon's hand earlier today, the feeling of his callused hands in his. Those hands of a hard working person, hands of an outdoors man. He thinks of Gon's cute smile when he sleeps and how he was drooling on him this morning. He thinks of the light in those eyes and how warm and wanted he makes him feel. He thinks of those soft lips, his sun-kissed skin and how those hands feel through his hair as they fix it up.
Killua slowly opens his eyes once he knows the deep love and longing is hidden in them. He lets go of his nen and looks into the pot, his eyes lighting up when he sees the chunk of chocolate. He glances over to see Kurapika just finishing up as well. Killua quickly grabs the chocolate before he runs over to Gon, getting to the raven haired male before the blonde. He grins victoriously at the blonde as he walks up to wait behind him.
"Hm?" Gon looks up from his chocolate to see Killua by his side holding the chocolate out towards him.
"Here Gon! Try it-" The chocolate is snatched from his hands by the older woman. "Hey what are you doing!" Killua glares at the older woman only to blink when she also takes Kurapika's chocolate and Gon's and Leorio's.
"I'm going to be the judge one your chocolate. If I think you're good then you pass, if not you don't. Don't worry I'll take a bite before I give them back to you to finish off." the older woman smiles at everyone.
"This one is Gon's." The woman shows off the chunk of chocolate before taking a bite. "Mmm...pure and simple. Sweet but not too sweet. You can taste the determination and longing. Very nice."
"I thought about finding Ging." Gon smiles.
"Next, this is Kurapika's." The old woman takes a bite out of the chocolate, a pleased look crossing her face. "Very sweet. The chocolate is rich with feeling. A quiet but strong love."
Killua doesn't show it but his stomach twists. Love? Kurapika's in love with Gon? Killua is feeling sick. He tightens his fist that's in his pocket, glancing over at the blonde to see his cheeks tint. Killua takes a deep breath. Keep calm. Don't freak out.
"Next is Leorio's." The older woman glances at the older male. He's looking off to the side, his arms crossed. She takes a bite out of the chocolate only for her face to scrunch up, her lips getting tight like she just took a bite out of something really sour. "My!...that's horrible!" The woman swallows, coughing into her hand. "Bitter! So very bitter! The sugar has gone sour with your bitter feelings. You didn't think about something you love. You thought about something that you very much don't like."
"Leorio are you okay?" Kurapika glances over at the older male, Killua and Gon looking at him as well. Leorio grumbles something before he looks over at the three.
"I'm fine." Leorio snaps. "I'm just not feeling well is all. Headache."
"Did you drink again?" Gon looks at him with concern.
"No I didn't drink- well...yeah I did but that's not why. I'm fine." Leorio starts to yell at Gon only to stop when he sees Gon's eyes widen and the look on Kurapika's and Killua's face. The older male calms down, a look of shame flashing through his eyes before shaking his head. "I just need to eat something I bet."
"You can have my chocolate if you want." Gon smiles again, completely forgetting about Leorio snapping at him.
"...Thank you Gon." Leorio gives a small smile.
What's up with him? Killua studies the older male, just noticing that something was up with him. I was so focused on Kurapika and Gon I pretty much forgot he was there. He wasn't talking like he usually does...I didn't even notice.
"Last but not least Killua's." The ex-assassin looks back at the older woman as she takes a bite. "Oh!" She smiles. "How sweet! So very, very sweet! It's almost too sweet! This chocolate is rich in deep love. The inside is creamy, so secretive. It's rooted deep. I'm impressed." The older woman smiles at Killua, the ex-assassin's face getting a bright red. His heart beat speeds up and he quickly covers his face with his bangs
"A-Alright that's enough." Killua's blush has reached his ears. I didn't expect this old hag to taste emotion! Shit I shouldn't have put everything I had into it.
"I think I made the right choice picking you four to teach. Use what I taught you wisely and experiment with your nen, see what you can do with the chocolate." The older woman smiles before she hands the chocolate back to everyone. Gon gives his chocolate to Leorio. The older man takes a piece of it before he throws it into his mouth, nodding at Gon. The raven haired male gives the rest to Killua.
"Try it Killua! You too Kurapika!" Gon breaks off another piece giving it to the blonde.
"Not bad" Killua licks his lips after tasting his friends chocolate. It's not that sweet like the woman said but Killua still likes it. Especially since it was made by those hands. Killua sees from the corner of his eye Kurapika about to offer his chocolate for Gon to taste. "Try mind." Killua shoves his chocolate into Gon's hands, his body acting on it's own, he glances to the side, his cheeks flushed. I doubt Gon can taste feelings. I couldn't.
"Mmm!" Gon's eyes widen. "That really is sweet! You're amazing Killua! You've made such good chocolate on your first try!"
It's because of you idiot. Killua flushes more. "Yeah well-"
"I'm glad." Gon smiles getting Killua to blink, looking at him confused. "I know that you value our friendship and I know you care about me but to have it confirmed with how sweet this chocolate is made me feel really good."
"Idiot just eat the chocolate." Killua's blush reaches his ears again as he glances away.
"Killua's embarrassed again!" Gon pokes his friend's shoulder, giggling when Killua glares at him with his face red.
"S-Shut up!" Killua grumbles, turning his back to his friend. "That's the last time I'm making you chocolate!"
"What? Why?" Gon pouts, getting in front of Killua. "But I like you making me chocolate!"
"Gah get away from me!" Killua takes one look at that puppy dog look and he feels like he's going to die. Gon is way too cute. He needs to stop now before Killua jumps on him. "Weirdo! Getting in my face like that..."
"I'll stop if you'll make me chocolate again!" Gon keeps pouting, moving so he's in front of Killua, getting in his face.
"Fine!" Killua throws his hands in the air, sighing like he's annoyed but really he could never have resisted that pout. Killua will make Gon chocolate any time he wants it. You think you're tasting the feelings of friendship towards you Gon...You're too innocent to know it's deeper than that. I'm grateful for your purity.
"yay!" Gon cheers, punching his fist in the air. "I win."
"Here you go Gon, try mind." Kurapika gets the raven haired males attention before handing him the chocolate. Killua stops feeling warm and fuzzy, resisting the urge to smack that chocolate on the floor and stomping it to dust. Killua fidgets even though he knows Kurapika's doesn't taste as sweet as his. There's no possible way that Kurapika loves Gon more than he does. That's impossible. Still, Killua is chewing on his lip, feeling anxious as Gon takes a bite out of Kurapika's chocolate.
"Mm that's good too!" Gon hums, smiling at his friend.
"But mine was better." Killua takes a step forward, again feeling nervous but he's not letting it show.
"Yeah sorry Kurapika, Killua's was sweeter." Gon smiles at his friends. "Killua wins this round! I think he beat all of us!" Gon cheers only for annoyed look to cross his face. "Damn I wanted to win."
"Yes!" Killua grins widely, cheering before he smirks at Kurapika. "Gon liked mine more. It must be in the fingers." Killua uses his fingers to tuck a piece of his bang behind his ear, showing off the earring Gon got him for the blonde to see. That's right. I love Gon more. I''m his best friend. You don't stand a chance.
"It must be." Kurapika gives him an odd smile that makes the ex-assassin a little ticked off. "It may have something to do with your love for chocolate and the fact you're a transmuter. In the water division test you made the water sweeter didn't you?"
Oh this fucker. I see what you're trying to do you. "It may have added a little bit of sweetness but I doubt it." Killua crosses his arms. "I'm just on another level."
"I wonder." Kurapika smiles. I wonder my ass! "Leorio would you like to try mine too?" Kurapika looks over at Leorio who is rubbing his temples.
"No. I'm just ready to go. Let's get out of here." The older male shakes his head. he walks past everyone towards the door. He glances at the older woman. "Thank you for everything but i've found out that I don't like chocolate." Leorio opens the door and walks out. "Not at all."
" Leorio."Gon frowns watching his friend go.
"It's not the chocolate he doesn't like.' The woman sighs shaking her head. "You four be careful now. It's been my pleasure teaching you."
"Thank you." Gon smiles. "It's been great! I really appreciate chocolate more than I did before and it's a great new way to train my nen!" Gon grins.
"Hell yeah. Making chocolate is now nen training." Killua's smile turns cat like "I'm going to be doing a lot of training."
"You have two bags of chocolate to eat first." Gon gives his friend a look.
"Correction we have two bags. And since we're sharing it, the chocolate will be gone in no time."
"Ne it was going to be gone in no time before I asked to share."
"Maybe~." Killua gives him that cat smile, licking his lips. Killua watches with his keen purple eyes as Kurapika walks after Leorio, leaving them alone. The ex-assassin feels his shoulders relax. That's right. Keep moving. Gon's not yours. He'll never be yours.
"Hey Gon." Kurapika suddenly stops at the door way, looking back at the raven haired male, giving a gentle smile. "Later tonight...could I speak with you alone?"
Killua feels himself tense up when Gon nods, smiling with innocence. "Sure!"
"There's something I want to tell you." Kurapika winks. "It's about that secret I told you."
"Oh okay." Gon's eyes light in realization and he nods, seeming excited.
Killua keeps his body from showing any physical signs of what he's feeling. He keeps his breathing calm and he keeps himself straight. What is this secret? Why does Gon look happy now? Does Gon already know that Kurapika likes him? no...no that can't be it...is Kurapika going to confess? Is he going to try something? Killua feels anxious. He feels his blood boil. I can't let that happen. Who knows what he'll try to do when he's alone with Gon! I'll have a little chat with him first before he ever talks to Gon...I'll set him straight.
Killua keeps himself calm but he's anything but. It's not healthy, this feeling of jealousy and possessiveness he's feeling. He knows it. But he can't help it. He doesn't want Kurapika getting any closer to Gon. He hates that Kurapika loves Gon. He hates the way he looks at him. He hates having to stand here and just take it.
Not anymore. I'm going to do something about this. Tonight.
"...Do you still have a headache?" Kurapika glances over at Leorio who's driving, his eyebrows are scrunched together and his grip tight on the wheel.
"yeah something like that." Leorio grunts, not looking over at him. Kurapika stares at him for a moment before looking out of the window. The kurta is pretty sure that a headache isn't causing Leorio's behavior but he'll be quiet for now. He's obviously angry about something and it's not like him to keep quiet. It must be something that's really bothering him. I'll ask him later when we're alone.
The blonde closes his eyes. Everything seems to be going according to plan. My actions towards Gon have gotten many reactions out of Killua. I'm sure by now he really dislikes me. But he did exactly what I wanted him to. While acting as if I was going to make wonderful Chocolate for Gon, Killua stepped up to challenge me. He put his feeling into the chocolate and made something amazing. At the same time I put all I had into the chocolate as well...but I thought of someone else. Killua thinks I was thinking of Gon though, so he believes I love him now.
Kurapika opens his eyes when he feels someone staring at him. He glances at the mirror on the windshield, seeing Killua staring at him through it. Gon is staring out of his window not noticing the glare on his best friend's face. I'm doing this for you. Kurapika smirks at him before looking out his window. It's strange but being like this is kind of fun. Maybe because he knows it's all an act. It's like a game but he has to be careful. I need to assess how possessive Killua is. If I press harder, will he attack me? If he attacks me, a friend, then what will he do if Gon likes someone who he doesn't know? Will he hurt them?
I've already assessed Killua's feelings for Gon. It's obvious that the other male loves Gon. Today proved it. He's hiding it from Gon though. Kurapika closes his eyes. I wonder if my fake competition will push you in the right direction but I'm not even sure if Killua coming clean to his feelings to Gon will be a good thing.
What if Gon doesn't return his feelings? He'll be crushed. That's why I need to assess Gon further. I need to see if there's a chance he likes Killua, if he does, i'll continue with my plan...if he doesn't, i'll stop this and leave it alone. Kurapika closes his eyes. I just have a feeling that if Killua keeps holding his love in for Gon it's going to come out in a way he can't control. It's just a feeling but I don't want it to come true. I care for the both of them and wish the best. I'm not your enemy Killua.
"Hey where's the circus? shouldn't it be around here?" Gon's voice breaks Kurapika out of his thoughts. He blinks looking out of the window. He's right. We should be able to see the tent by now but I don't see anything.
"Did they already pack up and leave?" Killua raises his eye brow, looking out the window.
"I thought they weren't suppose to leave till tomorrow." Leorio glances at Kurapika.
"That's what I heard on the news but it looks like they must have left early. Everything is gone. The stands, and the tent. They cleaned up well." The blonde frowns, glancing back at Gon who's areadly starting to pout.
"Aw man but I wanted to see Clover one more time before she left." Gon frowns glancing down at the bag holding his chocolate statue of the fox.
"Sorry Gon I thought we'd be able to. I didn't expect them to leave so early." Kurapika feels a little bad for getting GOn's hopes up.
"Hey at least you got to saw her once." Killua puts a hand on Gon's shoulder. "Don't worry though, they're a circus so we can just look them up after this and see another show. you'll see Clover again."
"...Okay." Gon looks up, nodding at his friend, Killua's words seeming to lift his spirits.
"How about we head home and watch some movies together Gon?" Leorio smiles, his mood seems a bit better.
"Sounds good." Gon peps right back up, his eyes getting bright again.
"Yeah I can start digging into my chocolate." Killua grins looking at his two trash bags full.
The four friends start chatting as Leorio drives them back to the hotel. Killua doesn't look at Kurapika, he just keeps his eyes on Gon. Smiling at him gently and laughing with him. Leorio starts chatting with Kurapika again, the air around everyone seems a bit lighter. In the back of the Kurta's mind he can't help to think how it's strange the circus just up and left like that. A strange feeling in his stomach that makes him feel a bit uneasy. But as they drive down the road, with everyone talking, Kurapika forgets about the circus and the uneasy feeling.
Kurapika glances back at Gon...After the movies i'm going to talk with him and ask him some questions. the more I know how Gon feels the more I can assess the best course of action. Killua glares at him from the back seat again, kurapika gives him a side smile in return. You may dislike me now.
But I only want you two to be happy