The Light In Your Eyes

by Maddylovesyou

A light that is so precious. A light that brings hope and can change any situation from dire to okay. A light that one would kill for. Killua would certainly kill for him.

13. Chapter 13

"Killua!" Gon smiles as he sees the back of his friend far away from him. There's nothing but darkness around them but all Gon is focused on is Killua. The ex-assassin doesn't so much as flinch from his name being called. He continues to walk away from Gon, his shoulders straight. Gon frowns and runs after him. "Killua!" Gon keeps calling his name, his voice that was filled with happiness at first gets more and more frantic as Killua keeps getting farther and farther away from him. He reaches towards Killua, his heart beating fast, his blood running cold. No matter how fast he runs, Killua only seems to be getting farther away.

Then Killua disappears completely, leaving Gon alone in the darkness, no light leading him anymore.

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Gon wakes up with a start, his eyes snapping open. "Killua!" Gon shouts, sitting up in bed only to wince from the pain that shoots up his spine. Gon pants, his heart pounding in his chest as he looks around frantic. He calms down once he sees he's in his hotel room, laying in bed. Gon licks his chap lips, laying back down to relieve the pain in his stomach. I had that dream again...but this time I think I kind of remember it. I was chasing after Killua... Gon's eyes widen in alarm when he notices that Killua isn't beside him. He sits right back up, ignoring how sore he feels as he looks around the room for his friend. He's not here. Gon's stomach twists. Where is he? Where did he go? Gon glances at the clock only for his mouth to drop.

1:30?! in the afternoon?! Oh no, I slept in! No wonder Killua left me! Gon starts to get out of bed, feeling disappointed in himself that he would sleep so much. We were suppose to go to the amusement park today right? Did they go without me? Gon's nose wrinkles when he sees how the whole bed is soaked around him. Did I sweat all night? Gon also notices he's completely naked, his chest covered in sweat. Oh that's right, Killua gave me a cold bath last night. I think that's why I'm naked... we fell asleep right after. Last night is kind of hazy but I remember how kind Killua was. He even sung to me. Gon smiles, thinking of that silky voice that was so nice last night and how Killua held him in his arms.

Gon's smile falls when he realizes once again that Killua isn't here. He wants to see him. He wants to hold his hand. He wants to kiss him good morning. Gon gets out of bed, his vision gets fuzzy for a moment and he stumbles around trying to get his balance. His body still feels weak but he doesn't feel as bad as he did yesterday. I have to get dressed and look for Killua-

The hotel door opens. Gon's eyes that were looking dull, brighten up when he sees the ex-assassin walk in with a tray of food, those purple eyes seem to be lost in thought, looking down at the tray. Gon's heart tightens at seeing this boy, and a relief washes over him. The ex-assassin is wearing a blue sleeveless jacket with dark jeans. An outfit that makes his heart skip a beat. He looks good. "Killua!" Gon shouts out in his happiness, startling Killua who tenses, whipping his head up to see Gon running towards him, those eyes blinding bright.
"Gon! Don't run idiot! You just woke up." Killua's face gets red, those purple eyes shifting away from him. "A-And you're naked!"

"I don't care! Killua, I was so worried when I woke up and you weren't here and then I saw the time and I thought you went to the amusement park without me and-" Gon doesn't take a breather, he actually gets lightheaded from the lack of oxygen on his weak body. He loses his footing and falls on his side. He closes his eyes, his eyebrows furrowing as he wills the dizzy spill to leave him. "Ow."

"I told you not to run and now look what you've done." Killua puts down the tray of food and picks up a thin blanket. He wraps it around Gon's bare shoulders, covering him up. "Of course I wouldn't go to the amusement park without you. I just went to get us some food. I wasn't expecting you to get up yet." Killua flushes. "Geez, freaking out because I wasn't in the room like this..." He mumbles but those eyes light up though he tries to hide it.

"I'm glad. I was worried you had left me." Gon wraps his arms around the ex-assassin, feeling the other boy tense in his hold. Gon sighs in contentment, feeling Killua's soft locks on his cheek. Killua's here. He can rest easy now. The dread he felt when he woke up disappears and he's left feeling warm inside.

"You're all sweaty Gon." Killua tries to pry him off, sounding grossed out but when Gon looks at his face there's a soft blush there.

"Oh sorry." Gon chuckles, still beaming at his friend. "I sweated a lot last night! When I woke up the whole bed was soaked!"

"You're telling me about it. You ended up soaking me too." Killua grunts but there's a relief in those purple orbs. "But it's good. You've sweated out the fever." Killua puts his hand on Gon's forehead and smiles. "Yup, you're not burning up like you were. How are you feeling now?"

"I feel a lot better. I still feel sore and I'm a little weak in the legs but other than that I'm good. I don't feel like I have to puke either." Gon's stomach rumbles and he scratches his cheek, smiling sheepishly. "I actually feel pretty hungry."

"I thought you would be when you woke up. Leorio says not to over do it though. So I didn't get us too much." Killua smiles before he stands up, looking down at Gon. "Do you need help up?"

"I got it." Gon gets up, keeping the blanket covering his body. It was easier this time. He's already feeling back to his old self! "I'll eat and get a shower and then we can go to the amusement park! Are Leorio and Kurapika mad I slept in so late?"

"We're not going to the amusement park today. Just because you don't have a fever doesn't mean you're completely better. Like you said, you're still weak. You need to take it easy today too. We all talked about it and we rescheduled the amusement park for tomorrow."

"Aww but I wanted to go today! First the pet store, now this?!" Gon groans, stomping his foot down like a child. "But I'm really okay Killua! I don't want to stay in bed all day! I've been in bed for long enough don't you think?"

"Doctor's orders." Killua puts his hands on his hips, narrowing his eyes. "And mine too. You gave us all a scare last night. You need to rest. Besides, Leorio and Kurapika decided they would take this time to go out on their date and have some alone time together."

"Oh." Gon looks down. He wanted to watch Kurapika's and Leorio's date. They even said he could but...Gon glances up at Killua to see him staring at him intently. Killua won't let me leave and he'll get mad. He said if I want to learn things I should ask him. "I guess tomorrow is okay for the amusement park then." Gon grumbles. "And Kurapika and Leorio can have some alone time."

"Exactly. So all you need to focus on is resting and getting better." Killua walks over to the bed and takes off the sheets and blanket, rolling the soiled cloths in a ball before throwing it into the hamper. Gon watches as Killua starts to unwrap a new sheet and place it on the bed.

"We should do something together." Gon smiles. At least I get the whole day with Killua. When Killua gives him a look Gon grins. "I can rest while we watch a movie or play video games! Anyway if I fall asleep you might get bored and leave to do something. Even if you don't leave I don't want you being bored."

"We can watch a movie." Killua glances away from those bright eyes, fixing the bed. Gon can't keep his eyes off his best friend. Gon feels kind of gross right now with the dried sweat all over his body and with how dry and chap his lips are. Gon's eyes light up when he gets an idea.

"Killua lets take a bath together!" Gon cheers, feeling excited. Killua whips his head over to look at Gon, taken off guard. Gon beams. "We were suppose to take one together last night but I had to get sick." Gon grumbles.

"Um..." Killua cheeks flush, he stuffs his hands in his pocket. There's an inner conflict in his eyes that he hides with his bangs before he nods. "S-Sure. Yeah. Let's take a bath..." Killua coughs slightly in his hand. "You'll need someone to get your back anyway...and since you're still weak you could fall in the tub or fall asleep in the water..." Killua seems to be rationalizing something. "So really it's the best option that I take a bath with you." Killua nods to himself but his blush has reached his ears when he opens his eyes and sees Gon staring at him with those large amber eyes, his head tilted to the side.

"You're thinking about it too much Killua!" Gon giggles at his friend, especially when his face gets redder. "But you're right. It is the best option! I get to take a bath with my best friend, just like all those times years ago!" Gon grabs Killua's hand and starts to lead him into the bathroom. Despite Killua just seeing him naked, Gon can feel an excitement grow inside him at the idea of Killua's naked body in the water with his. His heart starts to pick up speed. He can't keep the smile from his lips. Killua follows after him, his hand feels warm and it's moist. The ex-assassin shuts the door when they get into the bathroom, letting go of Gon's hand. The raven haired male doesn't think much about it as he drops the blanket from his body, his bare skin being exposed to the cold. He shivers slightly as he walks over to the sink and brushes his teeth. Gon can feel eyes on him so he looks over at Killua. The ex-assassin quickly glances away. Killua walks over to the tub and starts running the water, not saying anything. Gon can't help to think Killua looks nervous. His hand is shaking slightly as he sticks it under the water to check the temperature, those eyes deep in thought.

"Killua, take off your clothes." Gon walks towards his friend once he finished brushing his teeth. He noticed Killua was just staring at the water pour, standing awkwardly next to the tub, mumbling to himself. He tenses when Gon unzips the zipper of his jacket and takes it off of him, exposing his pale skin of his chest and those abs that Gon adores. Killua's so sexy.

"You're impatient." Killua snaps out of his trance, glaring away from him but those cheeks are so red. "I can undress myself." Killua closes his eyes as he unbuttons his jeans and slides them off, along with his boxers. Gon's eyes move on their own as he starts at Killua's abs only to go lower. Gon tilts his head, staring at his friend's 'package'. It looks different than mine. It's been awhile since Gon's seen Killua completely naked like this. Things have changed. Curiosity is what's holding his gaze on his friend.

"W-Where are you staring?!" Killua opens his eyes only to tense and cover himself, the blush reaching his neck, his eyes wide and his voice a squeak.

"A-Ah!" Gon's cheeks heat up a bit but he says what's on his mind. "Sorry I just couldn't help thinking that yours looks different than mind. I got curious."

"Of course mind looks different." Killua gets pale for a moment. "Wait, you don't think I'm small do you? It gets a lot bigger than this when I'm hard! I'm huge!" Killua's eyes widen in shock when he shouts this, he looks away, hiding his embarrassment.

"No, no I wasn't thinking that! Mine is small like this too see?" Gon points to his stuff. Killua glances at him only to look away quickly.

"L-Let's just get in the bath! And stop being weird." Killua jumps into the bath, hiding himself in the bubbles. Gon gets in after him, sighing in relief when the warm water works wonders on his sore muscles. Gon notices how red Killua is and he's looking down in the water. Gon frowns.

"I'm sorry. I won't look at your stuff again if it bothers you."

"It's not that it bothers me- I-I mean, it's just..." Killua fumbles over his words. He's so flustered. Gon chuckles.

"Killua looks so cute right now. You're like a cherry!"

"Shut up! This is your fault!" Killua glares at him but it's weak.

Gon just gives him a teasing smile before he grabs some soap and starts to wash his chest. He can't help to think to himself about what he saw. Killua's penis, even soft, had many differences than Gon's. For one, the hair around it was white and the shaft matched Killua's skin color while the head looked a little paler. The word that comes to mind to describe it is cute. Gon can't help to wonder what it looks like when he's hard? How big is Killua? He said he's huge. Gon can't help to put his hands on his butt. I hope not too huge. Gon glances up at Killua to see that he's deep in thought as well, that blush hasn't left his cheeks.

Gon feels his lower regions stir at seeing Killua look like that. His face red with his white locks framing his face, the water up to his mid chest, showing off his muscular arms. Gon wants to get closer to him.

"Hey Killua I have a question." Gon moves so he's sitting next to Killua. Those amber eyes taking in the sight of his best friend.

"Hmm?" Killua glances over at him.

"I know gay people have sex in the butt but what makes it so one gets it in the butt but the other one doesn't'?" Gon watches as Killua looks away from him. Gon's starting to think Killua has a permanent blush. "Do you flip a coin? Or do you just take turns?"

"i-it depends on the couple." Killua takes a deep breath. "Um...one might like to be bottom better than the other and that's why it happens." Killua glances at Gon from the corner of his eye. "Why are you asking?"

"I've been curios about it since I walked into Kurapika and Leorio." Gon flushes slightly. "It's hard to wrap my mind around it, I guess. I don't see how it can feel good with something in your butt. Unless there's a special trick to it?" Gon frowns. "I don't think I would like it. Just a finger hurt me."

"Well...I've read that it hurts at first but if you-" Killua's flushed expression changes. He whips his head towards Gon, his face pale, those eyes wide, those purple orbs filled with a deep emotion, they flare. "Wait who put their finger in you?!" Killua grabs a hold of Gon's shoulders, squeezing deeply to the point it hurts. Those purple eyes bore into his, filled with conflicting emotions. He looks angry and shocked. His aura spikes around him. Gon is a little worried he's going to electric shock him by accident. His aura...it feels possessive, powerful. Gon knows Killua isn't mad at him though. The anger is directed else where. Despite everything, Gon can't help to feel a bit warm with how Killua is looking at him and the intensiveness of his gaze.

"I did." Gon points at himself, getting Killua to blink. His aura dies down and his grip loosens. He blinks again.

"H-Huh?!" Killua's face gets beet red, he points a shaky finger at Gon. "Y-You...you fingered yourself?!"

"Yeah because I wanted to see how it would feel like. It hurt bad though. That's why I'm wondering if there's a special trick because it seemed like it was good for Kurapika." Gon watches as Killua's lips tremble, his whole body seems red. His hands goes under water and he looks away from Gon. The raven haired male feels very hot now. Killua's lips are so tempting to kiss...the atmosphere has changed between them somehow. There's a tension in the air but Gon doesn't think it's bad. "Do you know Killua?" Gon moves closer, wanting to feel that flushed skin against his own.

"Did...Did you use lube?" Killua swallows hard, his voice shaky.

"Lube? What's that?"

"It's...it's what you're suppose to use. It makes things easier to go in and less painful..."

"So that's why it hurt so much! I just pushed it in without anything. It felt like my finger could barely fit in there." Gon blinks when Killua sputters, making a strange sound before covering his mouth with his hand. "Killua?"

"Don't...Don't force anything in without lube idiot, you could rip something." Killua's voice is a whisper now but he's still trying to explain for him.

"Killua is the water too hot for you? You look like you're about to pass out." Gon frowns in concern, even though Killua looks sexy like this he doesn't want his friend to pass out. Killua shakes his head and wipes at his nose.

"I'm fine...just feeling a little light headed..." Killua sighs deeply. He's so tense. "When you...when you...did that to yourself, were you thinking of anyone?"

Gon blinks at the question. He wasn't thinking of anyone while he was doing it but after he thought about how it would feel if it was Killua who was inside him...Gon flushes. Killua catches this and those eyes get duller, darker.

"You're not planning on having sex with this guy you like are you?" Killua snaps, his body getting stiff again. He glares at Gon, a fire in those purple orbs. "You're not even dating the guy yet!-"

"I'm not planning on having sex with him." Gon waves his hands in the air, not wanting Killua to become angry with him or get the wrong idea. "I won't have sex with just anyone." Gon locks eyes with Killua hoping this will be an encouragement.

"But you did so many things with those women. How do I know if you're even still a virgin?!" Killua shouts, something about to break inside him. He looks deep into Gon's eyes, those purple orbs a swirl of emotions. Killua's aura spikes once again becoming a electric shock risk for the raven haired male.

"I didn't have sex with them." Gon blinks. Killua stops shouting to look at him in surprise. "You thought I did? No! I just took them out on dates. They taught me how to treat a lady right. The only thing I did was give them kisses on the check when the date was over." Gon watches as relief washes over Killua. He actually sighs, his shoulders slumping. "I told you Killua. Sex is special. I'm saving it for my special someone." Gon smiles at Killua. The ex-assassin isn't looking at him though.

"Good...you should keep it that way Gon." Killua feels distant so Gon takes some soap and starts to rub it into Killua's back, kneading into the knots that have reappeared. When Killua acts like this, Gon just wants to tell him. He wants to confess and make Killua happy but Gon feels that he's close into making Killua confess. "You...shouldn't even be thinking about sex yet." Killua melts into Gon's touch, a groan escaping his lips as Gon gets rid of one of the knots.

"Hmm...Do you think about sex Killua?" Gon can't help to ask. I wonder if Killua thinks about having sex with me? How does he picture it?

"W-Why are you asking me?" Killua gets flustered again, tensing. He sighs when Gon keeps rubbing his back, the ex-assassin giving in. "...Maybe I do. It's normal for our age though...some times I just can't help it..." Killua's voice sounds strange before he shakes his head.

"So if you can think about sex than why can't I?"Gon can't help his smile...Does he thinks of us? Or does he think of someone else? Gon can't help to tilt his head in curiosity.

"Because! It's okay for me but not for you!" Killua crosses his arms. "I mean...you have someone in mind so it's more dangerous."

"So you don't have someone in mind?" Gon tilts his head, Killua tenses once again. "Then who do you think about having sex with?"

" I don't have to tell you. You won't even tell me who you like so I'm not saying." Killua grunts but his face is red.

"Hmm..." Gon thinks as he gets some shampoo and rubs it around his fingers before he rubs it into Killua's hair. The ex-assassin sighing in contentment at the feeling and his eyes light up from the attention. Gon likes washing Killua's hair. It's one of things he missed doing. "Hey Killua what's your favorite kind of flower?"

"Huh? That's random." Killua seems to relax though now that the conversation has shifted. "I don't think I have a favorite flower. hm...we did have a garden back at my home. I guess roses and sunflowers are cool." Killua shrugs.

"Okay." Gon can't help to smile to himself, he almost giggled. This is perfect! I can ask Killua questions without him knowing it's helping me with his date! It's going to be the best date ever! He's going to make sure everything goes right. "Do you like red roses? Or pink roses? Or maybe blue roses?"

"Are there even blue roses?" Killua raises an eye brow before he chuckles. "You're so weird. Why are you asking me this? Huh...If there were blue roses I guess that would be my favorite. The roses at my home were all white and pink." Killua wrinkles his nose, mentioning his home.

No white or pink roses then. He's sure he could find blue roses...if not then he can settle with red. Gon can't help his eyes lighting up from his excitement as he pours water on top of Killua's head to rinse off the shampoo. He gets more out to wash his hair a second time for good measure. "What's your favorite song?"

"Shouldn't you know?" Killua gives him a playful smirk as Gon starts to rub shampoo in his head again.

"well you like a lot of songs." Gon thinks for a moment. "There's a couple I think could be your favorite. I think you keep changing your favorite song if you have one so I'm going to take a guess...Your favorite song right now is that sugar song? You sing it a lot in the shower and you look happy when it comes on the radio."

"You mean from maroon five? I guess so." Killua flushes slightly as Gon pours water over his head again. "Are we playing 20 questions or something?" Killua turns to face Gon. "By the way, are you feeling alright? Lightheaded at all."

"No I feel fine. If anything the warm water is helping my head and my muscles." Gon smiles before he turns his back to Killua so he can wash it and wash his hair. "I just like asking you questions Killua. I like knowing as much as I can about you."

"You're so random and embarrassing." Killua grumbles but Gon can tell he's blushing as he gets the soap out and starts to rub it into Gon's back. The raven haired male tenses at the pressure he's using on his sore back. Killua must see this because he rubs his back more gently. "Fine then. I have a question for you."

"Ask away." Gon smiles.

"Have you ever kissed someone?...On the lips?" Killua continues to rub his back nicely, his voice not giving anything away.

"No I haven't. Just on the cheek." Gon feels Killua relax behind him. "My turn! Killua have you ever kissed someone on the lips?"

"Of course not. When could I have?" Killua rinses off his back. "That's not really fair, you asked the same question as mine."

"Okay i'll ask a different question then. When you hear the word 'date' what's the first thing that comes to mind?"

"Uh...looking up at the stars?" Killua tenses at his answer. "That's the first thing that came to my mind, not really sure why."

"Ah." Gon smiles. Looking up at the stars! That would be a perfect way to end the date! Gon's proud of himself because he had written that on his note pad. He wanted to look up at the stars with Killua again. it just felt like it was something they would both enjoy.

"Hmm..." Killua thinks of his question as he wets Gon's hair before rubbing shampoo into it. His fingers massaging his scalp, getting Gon to sigh and lean back, his back touching Killua's chest. He feels so warm. "...What do you fear?"

"What do I fear?" Gon blinks at the question. He thinks about it for a moment. "I think I'm afraid of...not being able to do anything. I'm afraid of being too weak. And I'm afraid of..." Gon thinks of his dream, seeing an image of Killua fading away from him. "...losing you."

"Gon..." Killua's voice is soft, his fingers stop. His body freezes.

"I think I'm afraid of that the most. You're everything to me Killua. You're my best friend in the whole world. It's hard to imagine a world without Killua." Gon can't help to say this much. He might be saying too much. Gon places a hand over his heart, smiling to himself. Gon's eyes widen in surprise when Killua hugs him from behind. Gon's whole body warms and his heart skips a beat at the contact as Killua squeezes him tighter.

"Really...how am I suppose to react when you say these things? You don't have to be afraid of losing me. Where ever you go, I'll go with you. That's just the way it is. Because...I couldn't see a world without Gon either." Killua feels warm behind him. Gon smiles brightly, his chest feels tight. It wasn't a confession of love but it was close to it. Gon knows that's he's weaken Killua, he's letting his feelings leak out and he's hugging him like this. Gon expressed some of his feelings for Killua and the ex-assassin expressed his. But only a part of it. Gon feels like they're both close to winning or losing this game.

"I'm glad." Gon closes his eyes in his smile. "That makes me really happy Killua. As long as you're with me, there's nothing I fear." Killua's grip tightens on him, his head is nuzzling against his.

"I-Idiot when you say things like this..." Killua's breathing sounds uneven for a moment but he fixes it. He lets go of Gon hesitantly before he goes back to rubbing his hair. Gon can't help to feel disappointed. He liked how close they were and he felt Killua giving in to him. "Now it's your turn to ask a question."

"Hmm..." Gon wants to ask what Killua's afraid of but he beat him to it so he thinks of something else. "If you could be any animal what would It be?" Gon winces. I'm suppose to be asking dating questions but this game is fun! He's getting kind of distracted.

"Huh...I would defiantly be a predator so...I guess one of the big cats. I could see myself as a tiger." Killua smirks to himself, thinking about it. "I'll ask you another question but I'm curious, what animal would you be?"

"Hmm I'm not sure. I like wolves." Gon smiles. "I guess I would be a wolf!"

"I think I can see that." Killua chuckles. He sounds like he's having fun as he pours water on Gon, rinsing him before he starts to scrub his hair with a second coat of shampoo. "Okay um...What's the first thing you're going to say to Ging when you see him?"

Gon's smile falls slightly, his eyebrows furrowing as he process the question. "Huh...I've never really thought about it. I've been so focused on finding him that I haven't thought about what I would say when I do find him." Gon hits his fist on his hand, his eyes lighting up. "I'll say, 'Ging this is my best friend Killua!'"

"Really that would be the first thing you say?" Killua grunts but when Gon looks back at him he catches a glimpse of how those eyes have lighten up.

"I don't know for sure. I won't know how I'll feel or what I'll want to say when I see Ging." Gon looks forward, a small smile on his lips. "But I know that I will introduce you to him. I want him to see you and I want to tell him all about our adventures."

Killua rinses Gon's hair without a word but when he speaks his voice makes it sound like he's smiling. It's light and soft. "Your turn."

Gon thinks to himself as Killua pulls away from him, only for Gon to lay back more so he's still leaning on his chest. Killua Is hesitant for a moment before he wraps his arms around him once again, hugging him from behind. Gon sighs in contentment, glad Killua's not trying to get away from him but embracing the touch. I should think of a question to ask to help me with the date...hmm... "Do you know what you want?" Gon finds himself asking. Remember that time when they sat under the stars together.

"Yes I do." Killua answers right away. "I've figured it out some time ago..."

"What do you want?" Gon leans his head up to look at Killua. Those purple eyes lock with his. They're deep, and glossed over. Gon feels his heart skip a beat at such a look. Killua swallows. He closes his eyes and when he opens them up, that look is gone. He grins.

"That's a secret." He teases. "Anyway you just asked two questions in a row."

"Aw come on Killua." Gon frowns, he reaches up and pulls on his wet locks. "Tell meeee." He whines. Killua's blush comes back. He bites his lip. He's not fighting away from him like Gon thought he would be. The teasing smile has been wiped of his face. Gon tugs at his hair.

"S-Stop pulling on my hair, how do you like it?" Killua grabs Gon's black hair and starts to yank.

"Ow! I didn't do it that hard!" Gon pouts before he pulls on Killua's hair just as hard. The ex-assassin closes his eyes tightly, his breathing a bit jagged.

"O-Okay bath time is over." Killua works his hair out of Gon's grip, he lets go of Gon's hair as well. "We're getting all prunie."

"Aw that was fun though." Gon smiles at Killua, the ex-assassin stops his glaring, his expression softening and those eyes lighting up. "Don't you think Killua? We should do this every night!"

"I-I don't know about every night but...we should do it again. It was fun." Killua nods, those purple orbs shifting away from Gon, a small smile on his lips. "You should get out first."

"Okay." Gon gets out of the water, his fingers and his toes are pruny from being in the water for so long. He takes a deep breath, his muscles feeling better but he still feels weak. He feels it when he takes a step towards the towel rack. A quiet throbbing in his muscles. He wraps himself in a towel, drying off before he glances back at Killua to see the ex-assassin is still in the water, his face flushed. "Are you coming out Killua?"

"Yeah...in just sec. I need to go to the bathroom so i'll join you in the room in a little bit."

"Got it." Gon smiles brightly before he walks out of the bathroom, shutting the door behind him. Gon works on drying his thick black hair as he walks over to his dresser. He opens it up and looks through his clothes. He puts on some boxers and shorts, not bothering with a shirt. They're just going to be staying in the hotel all day. Gon glances at the bathroom door, seeing it's still shut. Gon quickly takes out the note pad and pencil he has hidden in the dresser and writes down his new dating ideas. His amber eyes light up in excitement, his heart thudding in his chest. He's never been this happy or hyped about planning out a date before. This could be the door to another chapter into their relationship. This could make them even closer and when he pictures Killua's smile...

Just that smile makes it all worth it.

Gon finishes adding to his plan. He's about to put the note pad back in the dresser but he stops himself. Would Killua find it here? I wasn't thinking about that... Gon looks around the room, trying to think of a good place to hide it. Under his pillow? No, Killua could easily find that. Under the bed? no...Gon stops when his eyes fall on the little night stand next to the bed. His eyes light up. He hasn't seen Killua open this once. It's perfect! Gon opens the stand up and throws the note pad in there when he hears the door knob to the bathroom door moving. He shuts it quickly before jumping in bed, burying his head in the pillow to hide his smile. If Killua sees it he'll know he's up to something.

"Is your stomach hurting Gon?" Killua's voice sounds like he's just catching his breath. Gon peeks up at Killua from the pillow, keeping his mouth hidden. Killua has a towel wrapped around his waist, his white locks everywhere from behind dried off with a towel, those purple eyes are locked on him, searching his expression for any signs of pain.

Gon shakes his head. He feels pretty warm seeing Killua like this and thinking he was just in the bath with this beautiful man. And when he sees him half naked he can't help to think what's under the towel. Gon buries his head in the pillow again. He groans to himself. I really want to touch him...I want to kiss him. Why is Killua so hard to break?

"It sounds like you're in pain." Killua scowls as he marches over to his dresser and gets dressed quickly, putting on some shorts and a black tank top. Before he gets in bed with Gon, his eyebrows furrowed in his glare. "I told you. Don't try to hide it from me. If you're hurting I can give you some pain meds."

"I'm not hurting." Gon mumbles, looking over at Killua when the smile has left his lips. He looks at those purple orbs that are staring into his amber ones. He really can't explain it. He's always thought that Killua looks good. He remembers even when he was young, staring into those purple or blue eyes, watching as they change with situations. Gon remembers looking into these eyes the first time during the hunter exam. He knew then that he liked this person and he was interested because they were the same age. Back then Gon was excited by finding a new friend, now looking into Killua's eyes, Gon's still excited but for different reasons.

"Being in love is hard." Gon sighs as he sits up in bed, hugging his knees to his chest. Killua tenses, gripping the blanket for a moment before he relaxes.

"Tell me about it." Killua mumbles, those purple orbs distant.

"You're in love Killua?" Gon looks over at his friend, Killua's eyes flash before his lips go in a tight line. When Killua doesn't answer Gon looks down at his bare feet. "How is it like for you? How do you feel?"

Killua's quiet for a long time. Gon thinks he isn't going to answer but then..."...When I'm with her nothing else matters. I could be content just sitting with her for hours. I want to kiss her and...I feel something here." Killua puts a hand over his chest. "And it can hurt but most of the time she makes my heart beat fast and..." Killua's face is flushed. Gon stares at him with his eyes wide. He keeps saying her...is he talking about me? Or is he talking about someone else? Gon ignores the twisting of his stomach.

"I feel the same way. I just want him to be happy. I want to share everything with him and never let go." Gon smiles, glad he can get some of it out but Killua seems to be sinking into himself. He nods numbly. "I think he loves me too but he just won't admit it."

"...She's in love with someone else. Some times I feel like..." Killua trails off, he locks eyes with Gon before he moves closer. " If I kissed her..." Killua kisses Gon on the cheek, then on the forehead, he steadies his shaky hand before he places it on Gon's cheek. "Like this...that maybe she would fall for me. Maybe I could steal her away if I..." Killua's purple eyes are deep with emotion, his lips tremble for a moment before he bites at his lower lip.

"How do you know she doesn't love you already?" Gon feels his heart skip a beat, feeling warm from Killua being so close to him.

"...Because I know she loves someone else. She probably hasn't even considered me as a choice." Killua swallows.

"I think you should tell her Killua." Gon really hopes it's him but either way he can see that this is causing Killua pain. Gon smiles, putting his fingers on his own lips. "And you should kiss her here."

Killua's cheeks flush but his eyes stay locked with Gon's. "It's not that simple Gon. I'm..." Those purple orbs shift away.

"Are you afraid?" Gon puts a hand on his shoulder, looking in those purple orbs that seem to shift away from him more.

"...She means a lot to me. If I tell her there's a chance things will change between us. My confession could cause us to drift apart and I don't want that to happen." Killua covers his face with his hair. "Who knows? She may be disgusted in the end or worse, she may pity me."

"She must be a horrible person." Gon's eyebrows furrow not liking how Killua's voice has gotten quiet. He actually feels angry with himself right now. Killua's scared to tell him because he thinks he'll act like that? Have I come across like that kind of person?

Killua's head snaps up, his eyes wide at the look on Gon's face. "She's not a horrible person! She's amazing-"

"She doesn't sound like it. It looks to me that she's just hurting you. If she would be disgusted over your feelings then something is wrong with her. You're not disgusting and your feelings aren't either. If she would let you drift away from her than she's not worth anything. You're amazing Killua. Anyone would be lucky to have you!" Gon grabs Killua's hands, his eyes wide at what Gon's saying. "If after you told her your feelings she allowed you to slip away from her...I'd never forgive her!" Gon's voice raises, his eyes becoming a flame. If I would let that happen...I would never forgive myself.

"Gon..." Killua says his name, those purple orbs wide. He's breathless. He swallows, his eyes becoming watery before he shakes it off. "You shouldn't say those things about her...She's not like that. Not at all! She wouldn't do something like that...it was just my fear, making me worry about things I shouldn't. She's amazing and understanding. She's everything to me...there's nothing wrong with her." Killua covers his eyes with his bangs. He wipes at his face for a moment. "...thank you Gon. You once again opened my eyes to the truth..." Killua looks up giving Gon such a soft smile. "I think...I think I might just tell her."

"Good! I have a feeling she'll say yes. I don't think you have anything to worry about." Gon calms down, feeling relieved.

"Even if she doesn't return my feelings...I don't have to worry about drifting away from her. No..." Killua smiles to himself. "It'll be alright."

"Just kiss her and tell her how you feel!" Gon feels excited as he rubs Killua's back, wanting Killua to just confess to him already.

"...Like I said I've never kissed anyone before and I think it would be random and confuse her if I did." Killua glances at Gon's lips before looking forward.

"I don't think she would mind!" Gon leans in his seat, if he had a tail it would be wagging. He's so close. Killua blinks when Gon shouts this, looking over at Gon with his eyebrow raised.

"You look really excited about me kissing this girl."Killua gives him a strange smile. "I wonder if you'll look like that when it actually happens..."

"I think I'll look even happier." Gon giggles getting Killua to blush.

"You're so weird." Killua grumbles, looking away from Gon, his blush reaching his ears. Gon pouts. Why isn't he kissing me yet? I've destroyed his fear so why is he still hesitating? Gon picks at his shorts, feeling restless and impatient. He just wants to kiss him so bad!

"Killuaa." Gon wraps his arms around the other boy, leaning his face closer to his so their noses are almost touching. Killua looks away quickly. Gon frowns. Kiss me! Gon stares at him for the longest time but he knows that Killua isn't planning on doing it right now. Gon lets go of him and gets out of bed, hatching a plan. He's so close to winning. "Let's go find this girl! Come on!" Gon grins when Killua whips his head over in alarm. "Where is she? I want to meet her!"

"W-We can't find her right now! She's...she's off doing stuff. She's busy." Killua fumbles with his words.

"then lets text her and tell her to meet up with you! What's her number?" Gon can't stop his grin. He has Killua in a corner.

"Just calm down! I-I'll tell her just not right now." Killua grabs Gon's arm and pulls him back in bed, giving him a glare but his red cheeks give him away.

"But I want you to to be happy Killua." Gon looks into his best friend's eyes. "I think the faster you kiss her and tell her, the faster you'll be happy."

"...You're so clueless." Killua chuckles oddly before he smirks, those purple orbs are deep as he grabs Gon's chin and leans closer. "You don't even know what you're saying."

"Yes I do. I'm saying I want you to be happy."

"But you don't even know what that means." Killua's breath can be felt on Gon's lips. All his senses are on high alert, his chest pounding in his chest. Killua's voice is husky, those eyes becoming half lidded.

"And I don't have to. I just know that you'll be happy." Gon licks his lips, feeling the tension in the air. Gon glances at Killua's lips. They look so soft...Gon locks eyes with Killua, keeping himself in place so he's not the one who destroys the space between them. " So...Why don't you go and kiss the girl?"

"I'm going to." Killua's voice is breathless. He closes his eyes and pulls away from Gon. He takes a deep breath and grips the blanket. "But...not right now."

"Why not?!" Gon can't help to shout in frustration.

"H-Huh? Well for one she's not here idiot! Two...i'm not ready. I think I should prepare something...I don't know. You're the romantic type, so you get it right? I want her to know... I love her." Killua's face is red again. "So when I tell her I'm going to make it perfect...like in those movies or something."

"I guess." Gon can't help to pout. He was so close! But I guess I understand...I shouldn't rush him. And Gon can't help to feel excited. Killua is going to confess to him! He just wants to plan it out and that's fine. Gon has been planning it out as well...maybe they'll meet up on the same page after all. Then he'll get to feel those lips on his own and he'll never let him go.

"You're so impatient." Killua grunts, poking Gon in the forehead, smirking at the look his friend gives him. "Don't worry, you'll know when it happens." Killua glances away.

"Good, I better." Gon crosses his arms before he smiles at Killua. He really feels too happy right now. The game is almost over.

"What movie you want to watch?" Killua changes the subject, getting off the bed to grab the remote control.

"Something funny." Gon reaches over and grabs the class of water that was left on the night stand, drinking the water down. He blinks when he notices the tray of food that Killua had brought in. Forgotten after Gon had asked to take a bath with him. Gon chuckles. "Ne the food is all cold probably."

"Aw shit I forgot." Killua grumbles when he notices the tray as well. He walks over and touches the chicken leg on it. "I'll just heat it up in the microwave. It'll be fine."

"Good I'm really hungry." Gon rubs his stomach when it rumbles. As he rubs his stomach he remembers the pain he experienced yesterday and frowns. He doesn't feel bad today, he's slowly getting back to normal but he can't get the other Killua's smile out of his head, or the black liquid that went down his throat. He feels an uneasiness settle inside him but when Killua turns his head and looks at him, it disappears.

"Let's just see if anything funny is on TV." Killua puts the food into the microwave to warm it up before he starts flipping through the channels. He smirks when he sees that South Park is on. He leaves it on that channel as he works on the food. Gon tilts his head watching the TV. He's seen this show before and he's watched it with Killua. They don't get much time to watch TV or to get on the internet but when ever they do, if this is on Killua will keep it on. He likes this show. Gon doesn't really understand it because all these crazy things happen but everyone but the kids act as if it's normal. He does think it's funny though and he learns things from it as well.

Killua sits down next to Gon with the tray of food, the raven haired male not having to think about it twice before he grabs a chicken leg and starts to rip it apart. Killua gives him a look, getting Gon to slump. He eats just a little bit slower. Killua seems satisfied with that as he grabs a breast and bites into it, his purple eyes strained on the TV. They both laugh when the kid Cartman started to sing 'Poker face' on the show.

"Can't read my, can't read my, no you can't read my~" Gon and Killua start to sing along together, they move their hands around their face. "Poker face!" Gon chuckles from Killua's expression and he's sure Killua's laughing at his face as well. Gon bounces on the bed as he finishes his chicken leg and picks up another one, feeling hyper and happy. He gets to sit here with his best friend and play around while also knowing that Killua is going to confess to him soon. How can he not be happy?

"Cartman is not that bad at singing it." Gon grins over at Killua who chuckles. "It's pretty catchy."

"I guess." Killua shakes his head. He looks just as hyper as he opens up his can of soda and drinks about half in one gulp.

"When ever I see Kenny I wince." Gon winces when Kenny gets crushed by something out of no where. "He always dies. How come he's in all the episodes though? I've seen him die a lot."

"I really don't know. Maybe they explain it some where in the show but not the ones I've seen." Killua shrugs. Gon hums in thought as he quickly finishes the rest of his food, wiping his mouth off after he's done. He yawns, his eyes becoming half lidded. His vision is getting fuzzy and when Killua says something Gon doesn't understand it. Why am I so tired?...Didn't I just wake up?...I don't want to sleep...I want to stay up with...Killua... Gon's thoughts start to slow down with his body, his heart thudding so softly it would make one question if it was still beating. There's that ringing in his ears again.

Gon leans over, wrapping his arms around Killua's waist. He lets his body fall down till he's laying on his side and Gon's head is resting in Killua's lap. The ex-assassin is saying something to him but Gon can't understand it. I'm...tired... Gon curls his body in and allows his eyes to shut, Killua's warm thigh against his cheek and his voice luring him away. He tries to stay up but then Killua starts to rub his hair.

"It's okay. You can go to sleep." His voice deep and full of kindness does the trick. Now that he has permission he lets go, the darkness taking him away. The last thing he's aware of is Killua's hand running through his hair and a presser on his forehead by Killua's lips.

---

"Ah man this is nice." Leorio smiles next to his lover who is sitting on a blanket with him in a park. There's a lake spread out before them, the water sparkling as if it was made out of diamonds. Kurapika takes his eyes off the water to look at Leorio, he flushes slightly when the older man takes a spoonful of the ice cream that they've been sharing before offering it to him. Kurapika leans in and eats it, savoring the vanilla, humming in approval. "I feel bad that Gon's stuck in bed but at the same time I'm happy we got to go out like this. It's our first official date and I feel pretty good about it...how about you?"

"I think it's going well." Kurapika smiles, looking out towards the lake. "We had a nice lunch, took a walk on the beach and now we're here. I'm surprised since I let you plan it all."

"What's that suppose to mean?" Leorio gives him a look.

"I never saw you as a real romantic...but you do know how to treat your partner." Kurapika leans in, giving Leorio's cold lips a sensual kiss, the blonde taking satisfaction out of the pink that spreads on the older male's face as he pulls away. He smirks when Leorio leans in after him before frowning. "I was expecting McDonald's and watching a movie at home honestly."

"I wouldn't do that on our first date!" Leorio snaps out of the state that Kurapika's kiss had him in, his eyebrow twitching. "I am so the romantic type! I have an eye for these kinds of things. I'm the one who figured out Gon was in love with Killua remember?" Leorio crosses his arms over his chest, looking proud.

"Yes that's true." Kurapika hums, an amused smile coming to his lips.

"I'd like to see your idea of a date." Leorio grunts, getting more ice cream on a spoon before offering it to the blonde.

"You'll be able to the next time we go out. I'll plan it." Kurapika leans in to eat the ice cream only for Leorio to move the spoon away and kiss him instead. The blonde is taken by surprise as Leorio's tongue invades his mouth, caressing his tongue in a way the blonde has found that he' loves. Kurapika holds back a groan from the sensation. Leorio's kiss is what got him in trouble a couple of nights ago.

The night that Gon walked in on them...Kurapika was not planning on doing that at all. It started off simple enough. They got back from eating and while laying in bed they started to touch a little and then they started to kiss and then kissing turned to making out and the making out turned into...many other interesting and embarrassing things. Though the blonde wanted to wait a little bit before they had sex, he doesn't regret it. It was amazing. He just wishes Gon didn't walk in on them...that was so embarrassing but what's shameful is that they didn't even stop after that.

It was too good.

Leorio keeps kissing him, his cheeks getting flushed and when Leorio bites his lower lip, the Kurta lets out a growl, his eyes flashing scarlet. "That's not fair Leorio. Don't do that here or I'll make you regret it later." Kurapika's lips turn in an almost mischievous smile as he pulls away from Leorio, his body feeling warm. Leorio just smirks in return, those brown orbs have a hint of lust to them.

"I never would have thought you were so kinky." He winks.

"Oh shut up." Kurapika glares away from him, his cheeks getting pink. He's not kinky...but because of Leorio he has found out a few things about himself.

"You're the one going to get it tonight." Leorio whispers in his ear before he pecks his head. He gets a scoop of ice cream, this time feeding it to the blonde.

"You do know that the next time we do it you're going to be bottom right?" Kurapika smirks when Leorio tenses, looking at him with wide eyes.

"What? You...want to top?" Leorio looks unsure.

"Yes. It's healthy for us to take turns. Who knows, you might find that you like to be the bottom more than the top." Kurapika's smile is amused when Leorio wrinkles his nose.

"I don't think so. I'm an in charge kind of guy." Leorio scratches his nose.

"We'll see." Kurapika chuckles to himself looking out towards the water. After awhile Leorio grabs his hand, holding it against the blanket. Sitting here, just talking with Leorio has been amazing. These past couple of days have been like a dream for him. He hasn't had any nightmares and he doesn't have time to think about all the bad. He's still in this high. Kurapika knows his sin will catch up with him soon but for now he'll enjoy this bliss.

There's something that has been bothering him though. Kurapika's smile falters when he thinks of Gon laying in bed, his chest heaving, having trouble breathing and his temperature so hot that he was cooking. Gon got really sick last night...Leorio and Killua think it's just some virus but I'm almost positive it has something to do with the curse that circus leader placed on him. The curse is progressing. It's getting worse, slowly but surely.

Kurapika can't help to feel this dread, this unease. This is dragging out longer than Kurapika hoped. He thought the person who stole the fox would try to come for them immediately. Gon says this person has come in the form of Killua but Kurapika is unsure about this too. It was possible in the bath house but at the restaurant...that's fishy. How would the enemy know Gon would get really sick? And how could the enemy be so quick that Killua didn't at least sense him? Even if he could teleport, aura has to be used...

Maybe he's wrong but Kurapika is starting to think this 'Killua' that Gon is seeing isn't the person who stole the fox. He's not sure if it's a person at all. What if this curse is making him see things? The fact that Gon said this 'Killua' puked in his mouth with black stuff and when he went to throw it up his puke wasn't black is strange. Even Killua and Leorio think he may have been seeing things. Leorio says he thinks because he got so sick and so fast that he started to hallucinate and his body went into shock. Kurapika thinks- No, he knows it has something to do with the curse.

This makes Kurapika worried in two ways. One is the fact Gon is seeing things now. That means the curse is getting a lot worse. Two, it means that the person who really stole the fox hasn't showed up. Which is very odd. Why wouldn't the person come for their book? If it's so important why would they hesitate? We could burn it or anything...In reality does this person not care about the book? Maybe if we put up a warning somewhere that if they don't come out we'll destroy the book it will get the enemy to come. We need to do something or Gon's in trouble. Kurapika wasn't expecting the enemy not to show up. The more Gon hurts, the worse Kurapika feels. Maybe I should have told Leorio and Killua. Maybe we should halt everything to look for the fox. Gon won't like it but I'm getting worried.

"What are you thinking about?" Kurapika is snapped out of his thoughts when Leorio moves closer to him, putting his arm around his shoulder, looking into his eyes.

"Nothing really. I'm just worried about Gon." Kurapika glances down at his hands, not able to look at those brown orbs that hold concern.

"So am I but I'm sure he'll be back to normal by tomorrow. He's a strong kid." Leorio smiles reassuringly but it doesn't calm down his uneasiness. "I bet he's all mad he has to stay in bed today. We'll make it up to him tomorrow. He'll love the amusement park." Leorio grins.

Kurapika watches Leorio from the corner of his eye before looking out towards the lake. I won't tell them. Not yet. If I tell them Leorio and Killua will never be able to calm down. They'll be over Gon like hawks and no one will enjoy this vacation. If it gets too bad I'll have to come clean but for now i'll just encourage us to do more to find the fox and hope that this man shows up. If he doesn't show up by the end of the week...Kurapika is going to tell Leorio and Killua. They'll focus on finding the fox to make sure Gon's safe.

"Yeah I'm sure he will." Kurapika smiles, closing his eyes.

"Hey who do you think will confess first?" Leorio grins. "Wanna make a bet?"

"We shouldn't bet on them Leorio." Kurapika scolds. "...I bet on Killua."

"Really? I bet on Gon. I think he'll be the first one. Killua seems more stubborn about these things."

"I don't know I just have a feeling Killua will be the first to cave in." Kurapika smiles, thinking about it.

"You know, I'm surprise Gon hasn't tried to ask us a bunch of questions since he walked in on us." Leorio chuckles.

"I'm glad he hasn't. We probably traumatized the poor thing." Kurapika flushes. He tenses when he feels eyes on him. He glances around, those gray eyes searching out who's looking at him. He doesn't find anyone. Kurapika narrows his eyes. Are we being watched? I feel like we are...

"Haha yeah I feel bad for yelling at him." Leorio shakes his head, laughing. "I can't believe he told Killua about it." Leorio keeps on, oblivious to the fact they're being watched. He was never good at sensing these kinds of things.

"Let's go home Leorio." Kurapika stands up, Leorio looking up at him in confusion.

"Already? It's only 6. I can go all night long baby." Leorio wiggles his eyebrows before he smirks. "or are you excited about getting in bed-"

Kurapika smacks him over his head, closing his eyes in his glare. Leorio really can't feel the mood. He's almost as bad as Gon. Kurapika felt a shift in the air when he mentioned going home. Who ever is watching them is interested.

"Just for that I'm not going to do that thing with my tongue- ow!" Kurapika grabs Leorio's ear and pulls him up, his eyebrow twitching and his cheeks flushed.

"Must you say things like this out in public!" Kurapika lets go of his ear before he picks up the blanket. Kurapika gives him a look, a silent message being sent in those gray orbs. Leorio stops with his mouth open, it looks like he was about to say something smart but when he sees that look, Leorio nods, his face getting serious. At least he can sense what this look means. They walk out of the park together, side by side. They keep a small conversation going as to not alert who ever is following them. Maybe it's the person who stole the fox? Has he finally come out? Kurapika grips the blanket. How do I make him come out of hiding? Do I let him know I have the book?

" Leorio...let's split up. I'll text you if I think it's safe for you to go back to the hotel. I want to see which one this person follows." Kurapika whispers as he takes out the red book, holding it out. Leorio's eyes flash.

"You're trying to get him to fight you alone? What if it's dangerous? I should stay around-"

"No. I can handle this by myself. Our top priority is protecting where Gon is and where our hotel is. I'll keep you updated." Kurapika gives him a look before he walks away from Leorio, going deeper into the park where there's no people. Kurapika closes his eyes, his senses on high alert. After awhile of walking, Kurapika stops. He's not following me. I don't feel like I'm being watched anymore. So it's not the guy who stole the fox? If it was he should of followed me. This would have been the perfect opportunity for this person to take the book...Who ever is watching them doesn't care about the book. They want to know where they're staying. Kurapika texts Leorio.

"He stopped following me. Don't go to the hotel. Do you feel someone watching you?" He presses send. Kurapika waits for a moment before his phone vibrates.

"I'm not sure. I think so. I'm not going to the hotel. I'm going to go try to lose them."

"Good. I don't think this is the person who took the fox or he would have followed me. Be careful Leorio." Kurapika texts this before he runs out of the park and calls a cab. " Text me your location. Get in a cab and get them to drop you off at the plaza." He sends the message. Kurapika looks at the cab driver. "Take me to the plaza."

The old man nods before he drives off. Leorio texts him saying okay. The cab stops and he pays him, gets out and walks to stand in the middle of the plaza, standing next to an angel fountain. He keeps his eyes open but he still doesn't have the feeling he's being watched. There's just couples walking around here now, chatting about this and that, without a care in the world. A cab pulls up soon after and Leorio walks out. When he sees the blonde he runs to him, his eyebrows furrowed.

"Now what?"

Kurapika doesn't feel like he's being watched. "Lets hurry up and get in the cab before the person gets here." Kurapika grabs Leorio's hand and runs over to the cab he told to wait for them. They get in and Kurapika tells him to take them to their hotel. He keeps his eyes open and his senses up but he doesn't have the feeling of being watched anymore. His plan may have worked. The cab drops them off a couple of miles away from the hotel by Kurapika's request. When the two older males get out, Kurapika still doesn't feel a presence.

"I think it's safe to say we loss them." Kurapika glances around as they walk towards their hotel.

"Yeah I think so too. I wonder who's watching us if it's not the guy who stole the fox?"Leorio thinks, his eyebrows furrowed.

"I don't know." Kurapika doesn't like this. Too much is happening at once. The guy didn't seem interested in the book but for some reason Kurapika feels like it's related to what's going on with Gon. "We should check on Gon when we get in the hotel."

"Yeah see how he's doing." Leorio agrees. The two stay in silence, both thinking about things as they walk to the hotel and then up the stairs to Gon and Killua's hotel room. Leorio is the one to knock. "Hey Killua, it's Leorio and Kurapika." There's no response. Leorio's about to knock again only for his phone to vibrate. He opens it up to see that Killua has texted him.

"Don't knock on the door. It's unlocked."

Leorio and Kurapika exchange a look before they open the door and walk in. "What's the deal, why didn't you just open the door-" Leorio stops when he sees Killua sitting on the bed, glaring at him with Gon laying in his lap, curled up in a ball beside him. Gon has a peaceful expression on his face, a bit of drool dripping off the side of his mouth. Leorio can't help but gush at the sight. It's adorable. "Oh that's why you didn't want us knocking, he's asleep-" Leorio says a bit too loud from being excited about seeing the two like this. Gon mumbles in his sleep before his eyes slowly open, those amber orbs look out of focused.

"Leorio?" Gon yawns, rubbing at his eyes.

"Damn it you woke him up." Killua glares at the brown haired man.

"Woke me up...? how long have I..." Gon glances over at the clock only to jump up, his eyes wide. "6 30! Gah! Killua, why'd you let me sleep for so long! I slept the whole day away!"

"It's fine. You were tired and I didn't want to wake you...not the way you were clinging on me." Killua flushes slightly. "Anyway I tired to wake you a couple of times but you just wouldn't so I gave up."

"You needed to sleep the day away Gon." Leorio smiles when he takes a look at Gon, seeing how much better he looks. "You're looking good now." He walks over and touches his forehead. "No fever or chills. I'd say you're A okay to go to the amusement park tomorrow."

"Yay!" Gon cheers before he blinks, looking between the two. Kurapika can't help to be relieved to see his friend back to normal. "You two just got back from your date right? How was it! What did you guys do?" he looks at them excitedly.

"We went out to eat, walked the beach and then sat out in the park. It was nice." Kurapika smiles, a pink to his cheeks. "Leorio planned the whole thing."

"Wow not too bad old man." Killua grins. His eyes go back to Gon though as he watches the boy strength and crack his neck.

"I'll do better when I plan the date the next time." Kurapika smirks at the look Leorio gives him.

"That sounds like a nice first date." Gon smiles at his two friends. He frowns soon after though. "I know you two just got back but could we do something? Do you think the pet store is open still? I want to go." Gon looks restless as he gets out of bed and starts to twist his body, cracking his back.

"I think the pet store is still open." Leorio thinks about it, he looks at Kurapika. "Do you think it' safe to go?"

"Safe?" Killua raises his eyebrow as he gets out of bed and stands next to Gon.

"On our way back someone started to follow us. We lost them so I believe it's fine for us to go out. I'm sure Gon wants to get some fresh air too." Kurapika smiles gently as his friend.

"I do and I want to see the animals! I was upset I missed out seeing them yesterday and if someone attacks us, that'll be a bonus! I want to fight someone soon." Gon looks pumped up, those amber eyes bright before he looks at Killua. "Come on Killua! Lets go to the pet store before it closes!" Gon grabs Killua's hand and starts to run with him.

"Hey you just woke up! Slow down!" Killua scolds. He laughs soon after, those purple orbs lighting up when he looks at their interlaced hands.

"I can't slow down! I've been slow all day." Gon whines.

"Yup he's back to normal." Leorio smiles, shaking his head as he grabs Kurapika's hand, the couple following after the two boys at a slower pace.

"Yes." He's gotten better and there doesn't seem to be any damage but...how long will that last? Kurapika stares at the back of Gon, wondering how much time they have and what will happen to him as time goes by. Kurapika grips his fist. I'll have to talk to Gon soon about what he wants to do about this...and warn him I'm going to tell Leorio and Killua if nothing happens by the end of this week.

Kurapika won't truly relax in till they get their hands on this fox. There's something eating at the back of his mind that he can't explain. He's missing something about this whole thing and it's bothering him. There's a missing piece to the puzzle and this missing piece is what's making Kurapika so nervous.

He's starting to wonder if the book is important at all. Maybe it's a decoy? To hide this person's true intentions? The only reason Kurapika can think that someone would want to follow them is that if they're involved with the fox in some way. If this person didn't care about the book, and only cared about finding where they're staying...

It's fishy. Something isn't right. The blonde will keep his eyes open and his mind. He'll try to find the missing piece as soon and effectively as possible. But right now...

Leorio squeezes his hand, smiling at him reassuringly...while Gon and Killua laugh in the distance, holding hands while Gon chats excitedly.

He'll enjoy this moment of peace. He has a feeling it won't last for long.

---

"Yes it's open!" Gon barges into the Pet store, a large smile on his face with Killua right behind him, chuckling. The couple of people who were shopping stop to look their way with their eyebrow raised but the raven haired male just gives them a bright smile and waves at them. They all turn around and go back to shopping.

"What's with everyone in here? They have something stuck up their ass?" Killua's eyes narrow when he sees how those people brushed off Gon.

"Killua lets go look at the kitties first!" Gon doesn't seem to mind as he pulls Killua along, tugging on his arm. Those eyes are bright and excited as they stop in front of a large cage that has two stories to it. There's a bunch of kittens all curled next to each other that to Killua looks like a ball of colorful fur. There's some kittens on the top floor play fighting with each other. Killua can't help to smile at those two, a white and a black kitten. "They're so cute!" Gon gushes sticking his finger into the cage. The black kitten sees the wiggling finger and immediately pounces on it, sticking it's tiny claws in and biting at the finger nail. "Aww."

Killua watches from the side, a smile on his lips from seeing Gon happy. Killua has always thought it was cute when Gon interacts with animals. It makes his chest warm seeing the affection and care he takes while handling them.

The ex-assassin is not at all surprised that when Gon got up he'd want to get up and do something. He understands his energy right now too. If he had been laying in bed all day he would be jumpy as well. Gon is full of energy, if he doesn't use it in some way Killua is sure he would explode. He needs to be always doing something new. He never grew out of that but Killua doesn't mind. Because it's Gon. This is who Gon is. The boy with the bright amber eyes that loves danger and adventure. The boy who's like an animal himself and loves the wild. The boy with the large, innocent smile, and the boy with the stubborn pout. The boy with the unbreakable will, the boy who eats twice his weight, the boy that's always made him feel something in his once cold heart.

The boy that Killua loves.

"Aww That's cute." Kurapika and Leorio walk in, holding hands. The blonde's eyes light up slightly looking at all the kittens. He bends over to look closer at the kittens that are sleeping together. A orange kitten with white paws gets up from the group of Kittens, stretching, it's small mouth opening in a yawn. Kurapika's lips turn in a smile watching it.

"Which one do you think is the cutest?" Leorio asks, smiling over at Kurapika only to look at the kittens himself. "I like the white one at the top."

"They're all so cute. But I think I like this one." Kurapika chuckles when he sticks his finger in the cage and the orange cat comes over to lick his finger.

"Kitty, Kitty." Gon cheers as he pets the black kitten with his finger, it purring loudly. It licks the bars trying to get to Gon. The white cat that was playing with the black kitten comes over and cries loudly for attention. Killua sticks his finger in and starts to pet it. Gon looks over at his friend and they share a smile. "Lets see what else they have here!" Gon takes his hand out of the cage, squeezing Killua's hand.

"Yeah." Killua allows himself to be led away by Gon. Those purple orbs having the tenancy once again to stare at his best friend. It's hard not to after what happened today. For one, Killua was in the bath tub with Gon, naked. He got to see Gon's body in all it's naked glory and then he got to touch it. Not only that but Gon was looking at his lower regions. To say Killua was shocked was an understatement. He didn't know how to feel about it. On the one hand a perverted part of him was happy he was looking, another part felt insecure. What if Gon doesn't like it? Of course it looks different when he's excited...which he got excited a lot in the bath tub.

It was an overload of everything. Killua thought he was going to die when Gon told him he fingered himself. He pictured it perfectly and it turned him on. It's strange because at first Killua was upset and angry, his possessive side taking over thinking someone had fingered his best friend only to find out it was Gon who did it himself. Killua's mood did a 360. That kept happening in the bath tub. Gon made him feel hot, special, happy, upset and turned on throughout the whole bath. Despite this Killua had a lot of fun and he's happy Gon wants to do it again. He doesn't know if he'll be able to do it every day without attacking Gon. He almost attacked him in the tub today. The boy is too sexy for him. He had to take care of his problem before he could see Gon again in the room.

And then Gon amazed him once again. Saved him once again. Killua was able to talk about his feelings by acting like he was in love with some girl. By doing this Gon snapped him out of his stupid thoughts. The way Gon got so angry at the girl and how he said he would never forgive her...that fire in his eyes...It opened Killua's mind. Gon would never leave him like that. He wouldn't let them drift apart. He called him amazing and worthy. Even if Gon didn't return his feelings Killua can be rest assured Gon wouldn't let it come between them.

A part of Killua is still afraid of rejection but most of him is relieved. He thinks now...he can do it. He'll confess to Gon. He has to get all these feelings off his chest before he explodes. He was so close to kissing Gon in the hotel room. He was being so cute, saying things like how he wanted him to be happy and that he should go and kiss the girl...but there is no girl. There never was and never will be. There is only Gon.

It made Killua chuckle inside because Gon didn't know what he was saying. He was telling Killua to kiss him. The ex-assassin was very tempted into just doing that but...he held back. Because if he kissed him then he would be confused. Killua wants to do this properly. Gon means the world to him and he wants him to see that. If he's able to show his heart to Gon...maybe he can steal him away. Killua hopes so any way.

"Killua look!" Gon's voice breaks him out of his thoughts, he blinks when he realizes he was just staring at his friend, not blinking. Gon doesn't look weird out though, he's smiling as he points over to his left. Killua follows his hand and smiles when he sees cages with puppies in them. "They're so cute." Gon sticks his hand into a cage that has a white German Shepherd pup. Gon's eyes light up as it licks his hand, he giggles. Killua's heart skips a beat. So damn cute. There's an excitement in Gon's eyes that seem to match the pup's as Gon tries to pet him through the cage.

"Hey." Killua stops someone who looks like they work here. He shoves his other hand into his pocket. "Could you take this one out?"

"Are you buying?" the worker raises an eyebrow at the two kids.

"Maybe we are. I just want a closer look." Killua narrows his eyes at the shopper, a silent threat there that he knows will scare someone like this. Gon looks like he really likes this puppy and he's sure the other male would like to be able to play with it some more.

The worker flinches. "...Well alright." he walks over and grabs the cage, lifting it up. The pup squeezes himself out to jump into Gon's arms. The raven haired male chuckles, doing a little spin with the puppy, the dog licking his cheek. Killua's lips tug in a smile, his eyes light up when Gon looks at him.

"Killua come and pet him! He's really nice." Gon walks over to Killua holding out the puppy. He smiles. "This is my best friend Killua say hi!" Gon cheers. The puppy barks at the ex-assassin before it licks his cheek. Killua grins despite being slobbered on. Gon giggles, hugging the puppy to his chest, nuzzling it.

He's so adorable...and he really likes this puppy. Killua's eyes light up in an idea only to dull when he thinks about it more. Could I really do that?...Can we bring a pet with us? Gon would really like it though...I can see him now, those eyes so bright and happy. A large smile on his face. He'd be so happy that he would jump into my arms and press those lips against mine...Killua blushes at his thoughts. Okay that's just wishful thinking but it will give him points. Maybe I could give him the dog at the end of our date?- first I need to plan a date- wait, can I even take him out on a date?- would he realize I was taking him out on a date? Killua smacks his face that's becoming tomato red and squeezes his cheeks together; trying to gather his thoughts.

I haven't gone on one date before!...I don't want to screw this up! This might be my only chance. Killua glances over at Kurapika and Leorio who are still by the cats. He doesn't want to but...Should I ask Kurapika? He scowls. But he's against me. He wants Gon to be with that other person...So does Leorio. Then who should he turn to? The internet? Killua might just have to swallow his pride and confront Kurapika about what he's doing and then...ask him for help. He just need a little. Not much. It's not like he's about to have a mental breakdown thinking about taking Gon on a date. Nope. He's calm. He's super calm. So calm-

"Killua are you okay?" The ex-assassin stops pushing his face in, just realizing he was still doing that. He takes his hands off his cheeks, they're red from him pushing on them and from blushing. Gon and the pup are looking at him with their head tilted. Gon looks at him in concern. "Do you have a headache or something?"

"N-No I'm fine." Killua shoves his hands into his pockets, trying to regain his cool composer. He places a blank look on his face trying to calm down his heart that's beating a mile a minute. Killua has killed people without batting an eyelash before yet here he is, freaking out over a date and confessing to his best friend. This is a new kind of fear, a new kind of territory. Killua's never felt interested in love or dating in till Gon came into his life. Killua has been raised to take life, to be a puppet but Gon has changed all that. Killua loves. He loves a life and that's Gon. Because he loves Gon he loves anything he does. Gon is a lover of life, the exact opposite of him. But Killua's heart that was once shallow, beats for him. Gon became his new purpose in life.

Killua knows how to deal with hate, revenge, and most other dark feelings. He knows how to express them too. But love...affection...how does he show it? How should he show it? He wants Gon to know how he feels in his actions. Saying all of it would be too much for him. Killua doesn't know if he could get all the words out.

"Alright kid I need to put her back in the cage." the worker takes the puppy from Gon's arms, the raven haired male frowning slightly in disappointment but he lets the worker take the pup and put her back in the cage. Gon smiles at Killua, walking over to him, grabbing his arm. His smile and eyes are blinding.

How do I tell him...that I want him all to myself? How do I show him...how deep this feeling really is? "I wonder if they have snakes here." Killua offers, swallowing down his nervousness.

"You like snakes Killua?" Gon beams as he glance around. He grins when he sees aquariums. "I think they do!" Gon walks with Killua over to a bunch of aquariums that have different kinds of snakes in them.

"Yeah I do. I wanted a snake when I was younger but my mom has a thing against them or something." Killua grumbles thinking about it. His purple eyes take in all the different snakes, a small smile on his lips, his body calming down. "I think they're cool."

"Which ones do you like most?" Gon tilts his head, those amber orbs seem to be watching him.

"I like this one." Killua grins at a red and black snake, it's tongue dancing out of it's mouth. "I like larger snakes. With the small ones I'm like what's the point? I like the boa constrictor too." Killua points at the large brown snake. "Having a pet snake is bad ass."

"Hmm..." Gon's eyes light up, a weird smile coming to his lips before he quickly looks away. "Let's go look at the smaller animals!"Gon pulls Killua away, hurrying over to all the small cages. Gon gushes over all of them, saying hi to all the bunnies, rabbitsquirels and ferrets. Gon and Killua walk over to the cages that hold the hamsters and mice. Gon's eyes are bright as he watches all the animals. Killua notices that his eyes don't have that same excited look that he had when he played with the pup. He can see the smallest differences in his best friend.

"Hey Gon." The two boys look over at Kurapika who Is walking towards them. His face is blank as he locks eyes with the younger male. "The pet store is about to close. Could you walk with me back to the hotel?" Killua's eyes narrow in suspicion but he also sees this as an opportunity...

"Hey Killua. Let's look at stuff." Leorio puts his arm around the ex-assassin suddenly, pulling him away. If not for Killua's resolve he would shove the old man off of him and make sure he goes with Gon but...Killua knows that Kurapika isn't going to try anything with Gon. He knows his friend isn't like that. If he's dating Leorio, then Gon is safe. But he still can't help to wonder what he's going to talk to him about. Killua looks back just in time to see Gon wave at him before he walks out of the store with Kurapika.

"Good now you can help me." Leorio lets him go, a large grin on his lips that gets Killua to blink. "I'm going to get Kurapika a kitten. It'll be be a surprise for him when I come back to the hotel. I was wondering you could-"

"No thanks. I have my own things to do." Killua grunts, getting Leorio's eye to twitch and his face to get red with anger when he turns on his heel and walks away towards the puppy's cage. The white pup wags his tail when he sees Killua before it looks around, it's ears slumping when he doesn't see Gon around. Killua smiles. This puppy will be the perfect gift for Gon... Killua looks around the cage, looking for a price tag but he can't find one.

"Hey. How much for this dog?" Killua spots the same man that had opened the cage for him before.

"Too much for you to afford." The man chuckles getting Killua to glare at him.

"Just tell me the price."

"Hmm well you see this dog is a purebred and it's fur is a rare color. For this puppy.." The man's smile turns into a crooked one. "It'll be two million jenny-"

"Done." Killua grunts, waving the number off as he looks down at the puppy. Should I buy the puppy now? But I'm not sure if I want to give it to him tonight...I'm not ready to confess. But who knows how long the pup will be here?

"What do you mean done?" the worker looks at Killua with wide eyes.

Maybe I could hide it in Kurapika's and Leorio's room for a couple of days... "Hey where's your dog supplies?"

"Um...over on the third isle-"

"Get this puppy ready for me. I'm taking it home with me tonight." Killua gives this man a look before he walks off to the third isle, grabbing a basket to put his things in. He'll work everything out as he goes. Killua has a feeling if he waits on getting the puppy it'll be gone and he really wants to get Gon this one. His heart is beating quickly in his chest as he looks through all the dog supplies. What's everything I'll need? Just get the necessaries first.

The leashes catch Killua's attention, an image popping up in his mind of Gon and him holding hands as Gon holds the leash, walking the pup, big smiles on their faces. Killua's cheeks tint. I should probably get a leash... Killua picks a green one, placing it into the basket. He grabs a large bag of dog food and throws it over his shoulder. Food, a leash...ah! Killua places the basket down to pick up two dog bowls. He puts them in the basket. Food and water bowl...I'll need to get some newspaper, it's probably not house broken. Killua's eyebrows furrow. There's a lot of things he hasn't taken into account and getting this dog seems like more and more work by the minute but when he thinks of Gon's smile...

He can't bare not to get the puppy.

Killua knows he doesn't have much time so he grabs a cheap black collar for now before he heads up to the front to pay. His eyes narrow when he sees that guy waiting for him but he doesn't see the puppy. "Where's the pup?" Killua puts down the large bag of dog food, raising his eyebrow. He straightens himself out, having a feeling what this guy is about to say is going to piss him off.

"... The pup is in the back getting cleaned up for you. It shouldn't take long for them to groom her." The man's smile is lopsided. "I can start ringing you up now."

"Okay." Killua gives him a look, not trusting this guy as he puts his stuff on the counter. This man rings him up, this twinkle in his eye as he looks right in Killua's face.

"That's going to be two billion jenny."

"What?! How the hell is it that much?" Killua's eyes narrow. "The pup is only two million. There's no way the supplies cost that much."

"Well you see I told you a false price of the dog to scare you away. I thought you were just a brat, I didn't think you actually had money. You came in here with your friend with no shirts or shoes. I thought you two were high or something. But now I see you're serious about getting my little beauty. She's worth 1.9 billion jenny. The supplies is the rest." The man smirks. Killua's eyes are about to get dull from his anger and then this guy will really be sorry-

"Hey asshole are you trying to rip off my friend here?!" Killua looks over to see Leorio stomping over to him, his eyebrow twitching. "There's no way that dog cost that much! You're out of your mind!" Leorio is holding a box that twitches every once in a while, bags hanging off of his arms that look to be filled with cat supplies. "You're just charging him like this because you're buddy just told you we're the ones who won the fishing contest. You're not getting 2 billion out of him."

"That's just how much the dog cost." The man shrugs his shoulders but he looks like he's sweating when he sees the dark look Leorio gives him. He gets pale when he sees how dull Killua's eyes are, those blue orbs dangerous. "...Okay so maybe it cost 1 billion jenny."

"Or maybe it cost lower than that." Leorio takes a step forward.

"...Maybe it cost 500 million jenny."

"Maybe it cost 2 million jenny like you said in the beginning." Killua takes a step forward, his blue eyes flashing.

"Okay, okay! 2 million! So you're t-total is 2 million and 35000 jenny-" The man stutters, looking more nervous.

"Hey! 2 million is still a lot-"

"It's fine Leorio. I'll pay that." Killua grunts as he gets out his card. "despite what Gon says I have plenty in my account. With the 3 billion jenny we got we're pretty much set for the hotel right?"

"...Yeah. Still he's ripping you off." Leorio grumbles watching as Killua gives the happy man his card. Leorio smiles slightly soon after though. "So you're getting Gon a dog?"

"How did you know?" Killua whips his head over to look at the older male.

"I saw Gon playing with the dog before he left with Kurapika. I figured you might have had the same idea as me." Leorio grins holding the box toward Killua so he can look into it. Inside is the orange kitten Kurapika was looking at. "We both wanted to get the man we love something-"

"W-What?" Killua flushes looking at Leorio with wide eyes. Leorio flinches, muttering a damn under his breath. "I don't know what you're talking about. I d-don't love Gon-"

"You don't have to lie to me you know? I already know." Leorio gives Killua a serious look. When Killua looks tense, his eyes fearful, he gives him assuring smile. "I'm not going to tell Gon. Don't worry about it. We're friends aren't we Killua? I wouldn't do that to you."

"How do you know? Did Kurapika tell you?" Killua grinds his teeth, his blood boiling. Leorio notices this and he frowns.

"It doesn't matter. He just told me to help you. We want you to get with Gon." Leorio watches Killua's anger die down to surprise.

"...What? You want me to get Gon? But...you two know about the other guy he likes and you encouraged him!" Killua grips his fists, glaring at Leorio but he feels confused.

"Other guy?" Leorio tilts his head. Killua frowns. There's no recognition of what he's talking about in the other male's eyes. "I don't know about Gon liking anyone else-"

"so he does like someone! You just admitted to it!" Killua points a finger at him, his anger coming back.

"No! Well...yes but..." Leorio bites his lip before sighing deeply. "Damn I hate this. Just calm down alright? We're not against you Killua but I can't tell you anything. Just...just know we're not the enemy." Killua keeps glaring at him as the man bags up his things and tells him he's going to get the puppy. "So...are you going to give Gon the dog tonight? Or are you going to surprise him later?"

"...I want to surprise him later with it." Killua glares away from Leorio. He still feels pissed off but he's in a pickle. He kind of needs Leorio's and Kurapika's help with this. "So I guess that brings us to the next topic...I need a place to hide the dog. Can you do that for me?"

"Um...I guess so." Leorio frowns slightly. "How long are we going to have to hide it?"

"For a couple of days...I need time because I want to..." Killua swallows, his heart beating quickly, his cheeks flushing. His anger forgotten for a moment when he thinks of Gon's bright smile. "...Tell him how I feel. I just need time to think of how to tell him. I want it to be special...I need time to plan a date." Killua's blush reaches his ears as he glares at Leorio. "Say anything smart and i'll break your hand."

"I wasn't going to. I'm really happy for you Killua." Leorio smiles, his brown orbs lighting up getting rid of the unease Killua was feeling. His smile is real and so is his light chuckle. "If you need any help planning your date I could try to help! Or if you need any advice i'm here for you! You don't have to be so distant all the time. Me and Kurapika are your pals too. Like I said, we're on your side. We want to see you with Gon. I think you'd make a really good lover for him." Leorio looks so sincere. It takes the ex-assassin aback for a moment. He blushes at his words, his guard lowering to the point he's looking away, his cheeks pink. The anger and suspicion leaves him. I was wrong once again judging Kurapika...This just means everything to me so...I just jumped to conclusions.

"...Tell me old man, who confessed to who for you and Kurapika?" Killua locks eyes with Leorio, feeling a lot better knowing he has support and that he can talk with Leorio without worrying if he's conspiring against him.

"Ah well you see." Leorio chuckles his face getting a little red. "I kind of messed up. Kurapika was talking about this guy he liked and it really pissed me off thinking this guy was hurting Kurapika. I ended up kissing him from feeling so passionate about it...that pretty much gave me away. I had to come completely clean later in the night. Luckily Kurapika returned my feelings."

"I see..." That almost happened to me on too many accounts. I want to kiss Gon and do all I can to steal him away from the person he likes...A kiss is what started Leorio and Kurapika's relationship. Should I just kiss him? That would let Gon know how I feel right? But I would have to explain myself...if I take him out on a date and kiss him then wouldn't it be more special? "I want it to be special." Killua's heart thuds heavily in his chest saying this out loud. "I want...Gon to kiss me." I want Gon to love me back.

"If you set the right mood who knows what could happen." Leorio smiles gently. "I think the date is a good idea and Gon's going to love the puppy. I think you already have a good plan. You know Gon more than anyone Killua. When planning the date, just think about what Gon would want."

Killua's eyes widen slightly as he looks at his friend. Just do what I think Gon would want?...I do know him better than anyone...If planning a date is that simple...I might be able to do it alone. I might be able to do this.

"Here is your dog." The man comes back with the puppy, the white German Shepherd barking when he sees Killua, yelping happily. The man hands him the end of the rope. "Now please get out of my store."

Killua doesn't have to be told twice. He grabs his bags before he walks out of the store, Leorio right behind him.
"I'll text Kurapika and see where they're at. I need to hide my little guy too." Leorio grins as he places the box on the ground, taking out his phone and texting Kurapika something.

"...Thanks." Killua grumbles, glancing down at the puppy who looks back up at him with those brown eyes.

"No problem! We're pals and besides us hopeless romantics have to stick together!" Leorio pats Killua on the back, getting his cheeks to flush.

"I'm not a hopeless romantic!" Killua glares at Leorio, it's not that harsh though because he knows he's lying. He's hopelessly in love.
"If you say so." Leorio chuckles before he looks at his phone. "Gon and Kurapika are in your room so let's try to sneak up there. I'll keep the puppy in our bathroom but in order to hide it from Gon, he can't come in our room at all or he might hear it bark or something. I'm only keeping this dog for a couple of days you hear? So don't take too long planning on this date." Leorio grunts as they start to head back to the hotel.

"...A couple of days is all I need." Killua takes a deep breath, trying to calm his heart down. It's beating a mile a minute thinking of actually going on a date with Gon and telling him how much he loves him and kissing him...He feels a bit faint.

"Just follow your heart." If Killua was looking at Leorio he would have saw the knowing smile on his lips and how his eyes light up. He would have realized that Leorio knows something he doesn't but because of Killua being in his own little world he doesn't notice.

He's still trying to calm himself as he thinks of Gon's handsome face and how he's going to look when he gets the puppy. Okay...first date...with Gon...I can do this...I just won't tell him it's a date...i'll surprise him...and then I'll give him the puppy and I'll kiss him-

"You're pushing your boundaries, You'll never be satisfied." That voice smirks in his mind. Killua grips his fist.

Gon...I know I don't deserve you. I won't be satisfied, not till I have you all to myself. I'll fight who I am just to stay by your side if you don't return my feelings because I know...I know you'll stay my friend. As long as you want me too, I'll stay with you. No matter how much it hurts. Like I said...

I couldn't imagine a world without you.

---

"It looks like Killua is ready to come in here. We're done talking yes?" Kurapika glances back at Gon, seeing the younger male looking at his hands, his eyebrows furrowed.

"...I guess so." Gon can't help to frown slightly. He knows his sickness has alarmed everyone. He knows it's because of the curse and he knows that it means the curse is getting worse. He knows this is serious but...he still doesn't want to get Leorio and Killua all worked up. He only has a week to find Clover before Kurapika tells everyone. Killua's going to be mad at him from keeping this from him. I should probably take Killua on a date before this week is up... Kurapika also told him he thinks the other Killua has something to do with the curse but Gon's not too sure.

"I know you don't want to tell them Gon but if your condition worsens throughout the week they'll know that something other than a common sickness is up. I was hoping we could have settled this quickly but something is wrong. If Killua was in the same position you would want to know wouldn't you?"

"...I would." Gon sighs, laying back down on the bed. "Let's just do what you said and wait a week. If nothing happens I guess we'll have to tell Leorio and Killua. They'll be mad but it'll be okay. Together we'll find the fox in no time." Gon grins. "This curse isn't so bad. I feel find now."

"I'm glad that you feel well but it will only get worse with time." Kurapika frowns.

"Don't worry too much about me Kurapika. I'll be fine." Gon smiles gently at his friend. "Tomorrow we're going to have fun at the amusement park and everything is going to be okay."

Kurapika gives him a smile but it doesn't reach his eyes. "I hope it will be. Good night Gon."

"Good night Kurapika." Gon turns his head to watch the blonde leave. This is making him upset. He's worried. Maybe I should be more worried but...I'm not. Gon just has a feeling that he'll find Clover. And maybe it's because he's focused more on something else at the moment...

"Yo." Killua walks into the room, his hands in his pockets, his face blank. Gon looks over at his friend and smiles at seeing him. "What did Kurapika talk to you about?"

Gon's smile falters when he thinks of what he should tell Killua. He realizes that this might be the most that he's hidden from Killua since they've been friends. Gon's hiding his feelings and how he's cursed. It makes him feel guilty when Killua's indifferent expression starts to change, those blue eyes studying him, his full attention on him. Killua is going to be so mad when he finds out about me hiding the curse. He just didn't want to worry him but from the talk with Kurapika, Gon's eyes were opened to the fact that he really wouldn't like it if the roles were switched and Killua was hiding this from him. Gon is hoping that this person will just show up already so he can find Clover and break the curse so he can move on from it. Even if I break the curse before this week's over...i'll tell Killlua about it. Hopefully he'll understand.

Gon groans, grabbing his hair, he starts to roll on the bed. But I kind of want to tell him now! But if I do we won't go to the amusement park tomorrow. I know we won't. Also if I tell Killua now, he'll tell Leorio and then Leorio and Kurapika will have a fight because Kurapika didn't tell him. They just got together! I don't want to be the cause of their first fright.

"Gon?" Killua's eyes widen slightly watching his friend as he walks closer. "Was it that bad? What did he say?" There's some suspicion in those blue orbs before he frowns. "Or are you in pain again?" Killua sits next to Gon on the bed, putting his hand on his shoulder.

"It was okay." Gon's amber orbs shift. "I'm just frustrated because I want to tell you...but I can't in till the end of the week."

"Is that what Kurapika said?" Killua raises his eyebrow, curiosity there.

"Yeah." Gon gets up in bed, stretching his muscles that are no longer sore. He smiles at Killua as he rolls his shoulders. "You know I feel a lot better though. My muscles don't hurt anymore."

"You made a full recovery in a day. Not that I expected any less." Killua grins. "And since you sweated it out you shouldn't have to worry about it anymore."

"Yeah!" Gon hopes his smile doesn't twitch. Kurapika was right. If he were to get sick again, Leorio and Killua would get really worried. Gon rarely gets sick. He never gets sick really bad twice. Killua knows this from being with him all these years. Killua will get suspicious and get worried. Gon doesn't know what he should expect from this curse but whatever is thrown his way he'll fight with all his being. He will find Clover and bring this person to justice. Killua's pretty face shouldn't have to twist in worry for him. "So what do you want to do Killua? I've been asleep all day." Gon stands up on the bed and starts to jump on it, his amber eyes getting bright, forgetting all about the coming troubles. He can't focus on that and he doesn't want to when Killua is right here, his baby blue eyes locked on him, his pale skin having a soft glow.

"You're going to break the bed." Killua smirks at Gon who just blinks.

"I'm not that heavy! What are you trying to say Killua?" Gon rubs his stomach, looking down at himself as he continues to jump on the bed. He gives Killua a teasing smile when it looks like Killua is about to take it back. "Jump with me Killua!" Gon chuckles as he grabs Killua's hands and pulls him up to stand with him.

"You're such a kid." Killua muses but his voice isn't mean and he has this small smile on his face, those blue eyes lighting up in such a way that it makes Gon's heart skip a beat.

"Maybe." Gon jumps on the bed, grabbing one of the pillows before chucking it at Killua. The ex-assassin catches it before throwing it back. What was suppose to be a pillow fight becomes a game of catch from their close to equal strength. Gon catches the pillow before he jumps to tackle Killua, using the pillow as a brace. Killua wraps his arms around him before he slams him down on the bed. The two boys chuckle as they roll around, fighting for dominance, Killua tries to get him in a head lock but Gon's able to wiggle his way out. He jumps so he's sitting on Killua's back, facing his feet. He grabs his leg and pulls it back.

"What are you doing?" Killua sounds like he's smug when Gon tries to tickle his foot. His eyebrows furrow when Killua has no reaction.

"How can you not be tickle at all!" Gon groans when there's no reaction in his feet and then there's no reaction when he moves up to grab the inside of his thighs. Gon's really ticklish there. Killua doesn't start laughing but his body starts to feel warm. Killua pushes his butt up, sending Gon in the air with a 'wa!' he lands on his side on the bed, staring over at Killua who is smirking at him, those blue orbs have a glint to them.

"Oh Gon~ I believe it's my turn." Killua cracks his knuckles, his smile getting too big for his face. Gon goes pale.

"Nope!" Gon gets out of bed and runs for it, running towards the bathroom, Killua right behind him.

"What's wrong Gon? I just want to tickle you!" Killua laughs, reaching out to grab him. Gon makes it into the bathroom and slams the door only for Killua to stop it. Gon pushes on the door with his shoulder, trying to shut it, his heart beating fast from the anticipation and the chase. He can't stop giggling though. He has too much fun with Killua.

"Gon~" Killua's voice is silky and mischievous. It gets Gon to shiver, an excitement building up. Gon is finding he likes when Killua talks like that. Gon pushes with all his might only for Killua to stick his head through the crack, a smirk on his face. "Here's johnny!"

"Ah!" Gon's sure that's from somewhere but he can't remember. Either way, Killua being there is a problem so he quickly pushes Killua out and slams the door when he gets the chance. He locks the door, backing away from it, having giggle fits. "Killua stop!" Gon gets ready just in case the other male breaks down the door. He's not sure if he will but he knows Killua could easily.

"You have to come out some time Gon~" Killua teases playfully only to chuckle on the other side. "Why are you hiding? Come on out Gon."

Gon shakes his head, smiling even though Killua can't see him. He takes steps back, laughing to himself.

"You're having fun I see."

Gon tenses, his body going ridged when he hears a voice behind him. He whips around, his fist out and ready. Gon looks around the bathroom, ignoring Killua who is still playfully banging on the door, his amber eyes bright with fire. There's no one in here with him. He frowns but he doesn't let his guard down. I definably heard someone....Kurapika did say that the other Killua might be in his head...maybe this is another hallucination from the curse? But it really did sound like someone was behind me...

Gon tenses when he hears laughter, it's deep and silky making his eyes to light in realization. "Where are you looking?"

"Mr. leader guy!" Gon gasps, looking around more frantic, using en to try to sense him but he can't. "Where are you?"

"What was that Gon? I couldn't hear what you said." Killua stops banging on the door, his playful tone wearing off.

"I'm every where. I'm in the air, in the light, and I'm in the tub-"

Gon quickly rips the curtain away, glaring into the tub only to blink when there's no one in it. He glares when he hears the leader laughing again.

"Hey! You weren't in the tub! Stop playing games!"

"Who wasn't in the tub?" Killua sounds confused.

"But lets get serious here. I told you I would contact you when I learned something about who stole Clover. I got something you'll be interested in. If I'm able to talk to you like this the curse has spread in your body." The leader chuckles. "Oh my. That's bad for you but good for me. This is more convenient than talking on the phone and you don't get those awful long distance fees yes?"

"Tell me about who stole Clover." Gon tries to keep his voice down.

"Oh yes of course. I've been sent a lead from the culprit himself. It seems he thinks I still have the book. He doesn't know that you have it. In two days this man will be waiting at the bottom of the dungeon on the island. He's expecting me to show up with the book. He must be really confident if he thinks he can beat me. But you see I'm not going to be showing up. You are. I'm sure you know what to do Gon."

"Yeah. Go into the dungeon and find this guy. I'll get him to tell me where Clover is and then i'll give her back to you." Gon grips his fist, thinking of his week time limit. I might be able to get it all done before the week is up!

"And then your curse will be broken! Yay happy ending for everyone! And if you fail well...I suppose you still have time to keep trying. Just be wary. Time is ticking." The leaders voice leaves an ominous feeling in the air as it fades away.

"Wait! How long do I have? And where should I met up with you to give Clover back?"

"When you get Clover I'll come to you And I don't know little one. How much time you have left depends all on you. It's out of my hands now." the leader smirks the voice completely leaving.

"How much time I have left...depends on me?" Gon's eyebrows furrow as he looks at himself in the mirror. What does that mean? Gon shakes his head when he just realizes that Killua has been banging on the door for some time now.

"Gon!"

"Oh sorry Killua!" Gon flinches when he remembers what he was doing before he started talking to the leader. Despite the Leader's ominous warning, Gon can't help to feel better. He knows where the enemy is going to be. And he's finally going to get a face. He could end all this in a couple of days! Then Killua won't have to worry and Gon will just take the heat after the fact. Killua will forgive him and then they'll move on from it like they always do. This will be something to laugh about later in life while they're cuddled up in each others arms...next to a fire, Killua's lips on his own-

Gon flushes. He can't stay focused on anything when he thinks of Killua. He's so close to winning the game he can taste it. Once he takes Killua out on a date he'll win. He will just try to be as sexy and sweet as he can. He'll show Killua that he'll be a good partner for him. Now, when should I take him out on the date? Tomorrow is the amusement park and then the day after that is going to be the dungeon, i'll have to tell Kurapika about what the leader told me. Maybe the day after that if everything goes well?

Gon opens the door, Killua is standing there with his arms crossed, his eyebrow raised. "What were you doing in there?"

"Hiding from you." Gon scratches his cheek, smiling sheepishly at his friend. "but I got distracted."

"With what?" Killua raises his eyebrow. "It sounded like you were talking to yourself."

Gon's amber eyes shift. He bites the inside of his cheek. I'll come clean soon Killua I promise. "I was just thinking about things. There's a lot I want to do. I haven't been able to train much and I haven't had a good fight in awhile. I think after tomorrow we should go to the dungeon! i'm sure they'll be someone strong to fight there!" Gon's eyes get bright, gripping his fists, feeling excited for a couple of reasons.

"That's what had you talking to yourself?" Killua chuckles, shaking his head. "Yeah I know how you feel though. The dungeon sounds good, I'm going to get to fight someone Gon, you're not going to steal them all." Killua gives him a look only to smirk afterwards.

"I won't." Gon chuckles, glad the analyzing look has left Killua's eyes. Gon grabs Killua's hands, enjoying the feeling of them as he smiles at his best friend. "Let's train Killua! We can do some before we go to sleep. I'm not tired at all!"

Killua's eyes light up when Gon grabs his hands. "Don't over do it idiot. You just got out of being sick, besides what's the point in getting all sweaty before bed? You'll get your training in a couple of days." Killua locks eyes with Gon as he lifts up his hand, his cheeks getting pink as he kisses the back of Gon's hand. "...You're strong. We can skip out on training for a couple of days."

Gon's heart skips a beat, his lips turning in a bright smile from Killua calling him strong and kissing his hand. "I guess we don't have to train tonight." Gon wraps his arms around Killua, enjoying the closeness and the warmth of his best friend. "What do you want to do instead?"

"Um..." Killua tensed at first only to melt into Gon, his arms wrapping around his waist. Gon can hear Killua's heart when he lays his head on his chest. It's beating so fast. Gon smiles, placing a hand on his own heart. Me too Killua. I wonder if you're feeling the same way I am right now? Gon's body gets warm thinking how close Killua was to kissing him today and the idea that Killua might confess to him soon. Once he confesses...they'll be together won't they? Like boyfriend and girlfriend? Like lovers? Then Gon won't have to hold back. He'll tell Killua how he feels about him every day. He'll tell him he loves him any time that he wants, he'll kiss him and keep him close. It will be like it is now but...they'll be closer. That alone makes Gon's chest tighten.

Gon blinks when he remembers something. "Hey Killua." Gon looks at Killua who is flushing slightly, his bangs cover his eyes. When the ex-assassin looks back at him, Gon smiles innocently. "Could you teach me how to blow job now?" He never got to teaching me and it might be important to know for the date. I want Killua to feel good.

Gon's never seen Killua's face blow up in color so fast as it did then.

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"You waiting for something?" Hisoka smirks as he climbs through the cabin widow, coming up behind the assassin.

"Yes, but it's not you." Illumi glances back at the magician, those black eyes giving nothing away. "Did you find where Kil and his friends are staying?"

"Nope." Hisoka smiles when Illumi gives him a pointed look. "They were able to give me the slip but I've gotten plenty of information."

"Oh? Like what? Do you know Gon's status?"

"I didn't see Gon or Killua today. Only Kurapika and the other guy." Hisoka chuckles as he looks down at the deck of cards he's holding. "I must say..." Hisoka's lips twist. "Love is in the air."

"Love?" Illumi tilts his head.

"It looks like something interesting has developed between the kurta and the doctor." Hisoka can't help to chuckle in amusement. "It was surprising but cute. It seems everyone is finding someone." Hisoka sighs. "I wonder why I can't find someone." Hisoka throws a card, it getting stuck into a man's skull that is pinned to the wall by a couple of playing cards. The dead body is starting to smell from being dead since yesterday.

"Maybe it's your clothes." Illumi offers.

"Oh please-"

"That reminds me you need to get rid of him. I'm not going to clean up your mess." Illumi looks at the man pinned to the wall before he crosses his arms. He turns his back on Hisoka. "I don't care what the relationship status is of Kil's friends. The only thing useful you've told me is that Gon wasn't with them. I'm not completely sure but I think it's safe to say the first wave of the curse has occurred."

"First wave?' Hisoka raises a thin eyebrow.

"Yes. The first wave. The curse works in waves, each one getting bigger and badder as time goes by. The curse will keep pushing on it's victim's mental well-being while putting stress physically on the body. The first wave causes the cursed one to have an acute fever and illness. The tormentor also makes contact for the first time. After the acute sickness, the cursed one will be very tired for the next day. That's probably why Gon wasn't out today. Kil must have stayed with him." Illumi thinks to himself. "If I'm right, that means Gon and Kil will be out doing something tomorrow. I don't know when the second wave will hit but the tormentor will start to mess with him in some form or another."

"I see." Hisoka processes the assassin's words as he pulls out his cards from the body before using his bungee gum to throw the body out of the window. Nailed it. All cleaned up. "So tomorrow I'll find Gon's location and watch them? I think I'll have a little fun while I do it."

"You can do whatever." Illumi's black eyes gleam. "And I'll do my part." Just as he says this the cabin door opens. Hisoka watches with interest as a young man walks into the room. Oh a 75 pointer? Maybe more? Hisoka's yellow eyes gleam as he takes in this man's face. Pale, dark bags under his eyes, his cheeks sunk in. He wears a gray one piece suit, it's skin-tight showing off how small this man is. His ribs are sticking out, sunken in like his cheeks. He's like a hollow husk. There's no muscle on him.

"You're late." Illumi hums. This man's face doesn't change. He just looks at him blankly. "You are to go to the bottom of the dungeon here and wait for a boy named Kil and his friends. One of them will have a red book on them. Steal it. If they don't have the book on them, I want you to give them a good fight and then leave. I want you to give them a chase. You will be the supposed stealer of the white fox. You are not to reveal the truth till I say it's okay. By that point it will be too late. You will keep them distracted while I wait for the perfect moment. If you do a good job, She'll be okay." The young man's dull eyes flash at that. It's the most life Hisoka has seen in him since he's come in here. "Right now she's being treated as a queen but one wrong move from you and she will be put through hell." illumi's voice gets darker.

The young man doesn't tense. He just stares at Illumi, those dull green eyes shifting slightly. This boy has a haunting presence, like a ghost just standing, barely there. He nods his head. "I understand." His voice is no more then a whisper, feminine.

"Then we're in agreement? Great!" Illumi claps his hands together. "Then I expect you to be in the dungeon by the day after tomorrow. If not...well I'm sure you understand what will happen."

He nods and without a word he drifts out of the cabin as if he wasn't there at all. " I see. Using him as a scapegoat till Gon's gotten to his breaking point." Hisoka smirks, glancing over at Illumi. "Are you sure he'll be able to do it. He doesn't seem that strong. He will lose if all Gon's friends fight him. Why don't you use me? It would be so much fun seeing the surprised looks on their faces and then getting to fight them." Hisoka's eyes start to roll back in his head thinking of Gon glaring at him. "Oh yes."

"He is known as a demon. A stealer of souls. I've seen what he's capable of. He's the perfect one for this job. He'll be able to keep them busy. You can't be the one to do it because they know that you can't change your body. They don't know this boy's abilities. Also you hang around me a lot so if they started chasing after you there's more of a risk they'll find out about me. I knew if I didn't give them something to fight or any clues that they would soon start to search everywhere for the fox, they would become afraid and frantic. So I decided to give them someone to play with to 'ease' their minds. While Gon becomes weaker and weaker, they'll be wasting their time with the demon, not knowing he doesn't even have the fox." Illumi smiles to himself. "And then Kil will be my puppet once again."

"This is why I wanted to come. I knew you were doing something fun." Hisoka chuckles, walking up to Illumi. "I guess I get why I can't do it but it's a shame really."

"Everything should go smoothly. I just have to wait." Illumi ignores the magician, sitting down on the couch. "I've already contacted the leader, giving him where the fox stealer will be. He'll give the information to Gon. I've done my part. I just have to wait...I can be patient."

"Have you been watching TV all day?" Hisoka sits next to the assassin, raising his eyebrow when the blank faced man just nods.

"Yeah. Most of the shows make me want to kill someone but at the same time, I can't stop watching. I need something to keep me occupied. If not I might let my blood lust show and Kil would sense me right away. If I think about my plan too much I get too excited. TV seems to numb my brain."

"I could find a way to distract you." Hisoka moves closer, wrapping his arm around the assassin, leaning close to his ear. Should I tell him now? Hisoka's yellow eyes roll in the back of his head. If I tell him he'll defiantly flip out. Killua's little feelings for Gon. It'll be so fun but will I like the consequences? Hmm...no I'll wait. I'll tell him soon...

"No thanks." Illumi pushes Hisoka away, not taking his eyes off the TV.

"So cold." Hisoka sighs, putting his hand over his heart in mock pain. Hisoka watches Illumi watch TV with that blank look on his face. After awhile he leans his head back. I wonder what Gon's doing right now...A crooked smile comes to his lips thinking about a weak, bed ridden Gon. I wish I knew where he was staying...I would pay him a visit. Now that I know Killua's little secret...

I'm going to have fun with them both tomorrow.