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Another day has gone by. Maybe he'll finally leave us alone. I hope.

We are sitting in our class room. It feels odd. We haven't had one full class in this room. I can't help but hope that today will be the day. Of course, when a certain sadist walked in the room, I automatically knew that wouldn't be the case. I felt Nikko lean unconsciously towards me. Whether afraid or restraining I didn't know. I couldn't help but remember what Hibari had done.

The masochist didn't even ask the teacher before walking to my desk and commanding, "I need you to follow me Kitten." That sentence was wrong in so many ways.

I glanced at the teacher and immediately realized he would be no help. He was practically petrified in fear.

"No thank you." I replied, not looking at him. I could feel every pair of eyes in the room on me. I expected Hibari to use force, or get angry, or something…but he didn't. He remained calm.

"Why not?" I looked at him. He wasn't upset, his eyes were calculating.

"Several reasons."

"Explain them." Damn.

"There is no way Nikko is going with you. There is no way I am leaving him alone for your cronies to get at him again. Also, I hate your guts." I can't help but smile defiantly as I say the last part. The whole class gasped in unison, shocked. Everyone except Hibari…

"Herbivore!" he snapped, looking at Tsuna. "I am appointing you caretaker of Kitten's younger brother. Refuse and I'll bite you to death." Turning to me he said, "Come kitten."

Damn it. "My name is Nekko. NOT Koneko. I refuse to go with anyone who can't even properly memorize a name."

"You will now be known as kitten. At first glance they appear small and weak (which you are) but can occasionally be very strong and vicious." He did not say 'which you are.' I glared at him. I wasn't going with him and that was it. Or it would have been it, if Nikko hadn't but in.

"Nekko… I think you should go with him." He used English, making our conversation private. I was about to deny him, but the expression on his face was crumpled: worried, pleading. I sighed and reluctantly gave in.

"Fine." We stood up in unison, Nikko promptly running over to Tsunayoshi. I was dragging my feet towards Hibari. He held the door open for me, but I couldn't comprehend it as a gentlemanly action. I only glared at him as I passed.

I headed towards the reception room, but his arm quickly caught me. I jerked back from his soft touch. He continued unfazed. "The roof."

We sat in silence. I wanted to glare, but his passive face through me off track. What did he want? After what seems like hours, I broke the silence.

"What do you want?"

Silence.

"I'm leaving," I informed him, already on my feet.

"Sit." For some bizarre reason I obeyed him. "You're different."

"Excuse me?"

"You… you're not a complete herbivore, but you depend on that herbivore. Without him, you're useless." I don't know why, but his words stung. We sat for ages, until I was so bored I was tired. All the bits of anger, hatred, sorrow, fear drained out of me. I allowed myself to slouch to the side, lying down. I was just going to close my eyes for a moment, but before I knew it I was entering the oblivion known as sleep.

Just before I lost complete consciousness, I heard a soft chuckle…I was wondering: what was he laughing about. The thought went unfinished though…as I drifted off.

Empty. The room I was in was empty. It was peaceful, dark, quiet. The exact type of place Nikko liked to curl up and think. Wait. Where was Nikko? He had just been here!

In the distance I heard a scream. Nikko's voice. I dashed out of the room as fast as my legs can go. Where is he?

I am on a balcony, its dark out, but I can see perfectly well. My head is snapping back and forth frantically, looking for my brother.

When I see him, I can't help but wish that he was anywhere else .He was dangling off of the balcony, hanging on with a single hand. His eyes, wide in fear, reminded me of when he was young and I protected him form bullies. Now was worse, so much worse.

I run over to help him. I grip his hand as tight as I can, but before I can pull, a faceless humanoid pushes me over the edge as well .I am still clutching at Nikko's hand, the shock nearly wrenched him off his spot on the ledge. I realize almost immediately, I have always clutched at Nikko to hold myself down, but now, I am only a burden to him.

I let go, but don't fall. Instead, I drift up, towards the night sky. It's gentle, like floating. I scream anyway though. Nothing is left to hold me down, no one. I am meaningless, and will forever float as space junk.

"Kitten!" Rough hands shook me awake. I glanced around frantically, taking a moment to realize that I was still on the ground. I still had ties to the earth. I had Nikko.

Where was Nikko?! I cried out for him. Then I remembered the situation. Nikko was downstairs with Tsuna. I was on the roof with Hibari. For the first time since being awoken from my nightmare, I looked at him.

His arms were still on my shoulders from shaking me. His eyes the way when he looked at me…what was he thinking? He almost looked…concerned.

"Kitten. What happened?" Oh my gosh. Was he actually worried?

"I had a bad dream," I muttered, almost too soft to hear. I held my breath expectantly. What was he going to say? I peeked at him, almost too late to see the tonfa coming around to hit me. It was definitely too late to dodge it. It smacked the side of my head and I cried out in pain.

"Tch. Herbivore do you really let nightmares bother you?" Hibari was cold again.

It wasn't the nightmare that bothered me. It was how close it came to the truth. I currently had no friends. If, in my current position, I lost Nikko, I would lose everything. I would be a ghost, invisible.

I t wasn't until I felt his silky smooth skin against my cheek that I realized I'd been crying. They were silent tears, streaming down my face. I looked up, his expression was soft again. I suddenly caught myself wondering if anyone else had seen this side of him.

I couldn't wonder long though, the thoughts in my head were completely cut off. I was so surprised I sat like an idiot. I was frozen. It took me what seemed like ages to realize what was happening.

There were lips in on my mouth. They were Hibari Kyoya's. They were kissing me. Hibari Kyoya was kissing me. And I was kissing him back.

He pulled away too soon. Before I could look at him and read his expression, his lips were at my ear whispering.

"Sometimes the dreams bother me too."

WoW. 0.0 I finally did it. I could honestly scream right now.

I can't tell if I completely love or hate this chapter. Hibari is so ooc it kills me. I want to just tear this up. But finally our dear Nekko is beginning to understand our beloved skylark's emotions towards her.

I know already that Hibari is too ooc for half of you too like it. I went way too far this chap.

I'm wondering if I should even continue this story… well I'll leave that to you guys to decide in you reviews. R&R Special thanks to:

Fairy skull, aya-chan, and fire princess 21.

Without your support this story would have ended a long time ago. Thank you!

BTW... my best friend is going to kill me for this... it crushes all her personal beliefs... I want to say my last farewells... GOODBYE wonderful reviewers!!!(she says if i get 5 reviews she won't kill me... so plz save my life and review! I need a total of 19!)

PS I don't own Katekyo Hitman Reborn or any of the characters. I only own Nekko and Nikko.