A/N: Hey guys! Here's the latest chapter! Thanks for the reviews… I'm getting nervous since many people are expecting a lot from this story! XD
Parallel to Your Heart
By ilYamaTsuna7227li
Chapter 3
Back to the other parallel world with the 'obliviously in-love-with-Kyoko' Tsuna...
The next day…
"-up. Wake up Dame-Tsuna." Came a loud voice. Tsuna groaned as he shifted on his bed.
There was a sigh. "No matter what parallel world you're in, you're still the same." Came a familiar babyish voice.
Suddenly there was a loud thud and a pained scream before Tsuna began scrambling up to get ready.
"Hurry up, Yamamoto's waiting to pick you up." Reborn called out to the teen who had already sprinted to the bathroom.
Really, no matter what world I'm in, Reborn's still the same. Tsuna thought as he took off his clothes and did a quick shower. He grabbed whatever random shampoo was there. He didn't recognize any of them so he just took anything within reach.
After a few minutes of showering Tsuna went to the bathroom sink and began brushing his teeth while drying and combing his hair. He looked at his reflection. He looked utterly tired and slightly pale. He closed his eyes and tried to remember his source of strength… the beautiful Kyoko-chan but instead the image he pulled up was of Yamamoto in his own world.
You're so amazing Tsuna!
The brunet blushed as he shook his head.
I must be more tired than I thought. He thought to himself as he finished brushing. He took his clothes and began to dress himself in a fast pace.
A couple of seconds later, he was running down the stairs while tying his necktie.
"Ohayo!" He said as he entered the kitchen, but strangely enough, no one was there. "A-Arre?"
"Oh, I forgot to tell you. Maman went on a worldwide trip with Iemitsu. The Bianchi of this world moved in with Gokudera last week. I-pin went with Lambo back to Italy to the Bovino mansion, and Fuuta is attending a private school in Spain. Basil's taking care of him." Reborn said as he entered the kitchen.
"What? Bianchi is living with Gokudera-kun? But doesn't Gokudera-kun fall sick when he sees Bianchi?" Tsuna asked incredulously.
"Yes, but Bianchi's doing it as a favor to you and Yamamoto." Reborn said.
"What?"
"By staying with Gokudera, she can ensure that the bomber is out of your way while you and Yamamoto are together." Reborn said. "Gokudera is after all the only one who doesn't approve. But don't worry, Bianchi will be back by next week. Fuuta will come home tomorrow too."
Tsuna's head was spinning with the information. "I-I see. Is there anything else I need to know?"
Reborn looked at Tsuna before he slowly smirked. "Well yeah, the Tsuna of this world always kisses Yamamoto on the cheek every time he comes to pick him up."
Tsuna inhaled sharply. "WHAT?"
"Yes." Reborn said in a matter-of-fact tone. "Now go out there. Yamamoto's waiting."
"Wait-! What about breakfast?"
"Go buy something on your way to school!" Reborn said as he kicked Tsuna towards the door.
"Itte!" Tsuna said as rubbed the spot Reborn kicked. Muttering curses, he opened the door.
"Ohayo Tsuna!" Came a cheerful voice. Tsuna inhaled sharply before he responded.
"O-ohayo." He said while looking down. He walked towards the baseball teen who was waiting for him patiently by the gate.
…the Tsuna of this world always kisses Yamamoto on the cheek every time he comes to pick him up.
Tsuna blushed deeply as he felt his heart beat quicken. He looked up and saw Yamamoto looking at him curiously. The young boss inhaled deeply as he gestured for Yamamoto to come closer. Damn, his heart is about to explode.
This is for the sake of the Tsuna in this world. He insisted in his mind as Yamamoto leaned towards him. And also for the sake of me not getting killed in this world. Tsuna gave a side-way glance and saw Reborn smirking at him while pointing his gun. Tsuna shivered.
"What's up?" Yamamoto asked as he leaned towards Tsuna. Mustering all his courage, Tsuna leaned forward and kissed the other on the cheek. Yamamoto's eyes widened as Tsuna withdrew quickly. He straightened up and looked at the brunet who was avoiding his eyes. Yamamoto let out an awkward chuckle.
"Well… that was new." Yamamoto said with a small blush on his cheeks. Tsuna's eyes snapped towards him.
"New?"
"Yeah, you never used to do something like that Tsuna." Yamamoto said in wonder. He could see Tsuna go red rapidly before the young boss turned to glare at the window of his house.
"Stupid, lying Reborn." Tsuna muttered.
"Not that I mind though!" Yamamoto suddenly said, drawing the brunet's attention back to him. "I think that really sweet of you. Thanks Tsuna." He added with a charming smile on his face.
Tsuna could feel his face heating up again before he looked down embarrassed. "N-No problem."
"Anyway, let's get going or we'll be late." Yamamoto said as he automatically took hold of Tsuna's hand. The brunet flinched. Yamamoto noticed this. "Something wrong?"
"A-ah no, I-I'm just cold." Tsuna said with a small smile. Yamamoto took off the scarf around his neck and placed it around Tsuna who was protesting the action.
"There." Yamamoto said with another charming smile. It took Tsuna's breath away, something that confused the brunet greatly. "Now let's go." And once more their hands intertwined but this time Tsuna did not flinch away.
"Ohayo Sawada-kun! Yamamoto-kun!" Came the greeting of a girl Tsuna has never seen before. Her eyes seemed to sparkle when she saw Yamamoto and Tsuna holding hands. And she squealed when she saw the scarf around Tsuna's neck. She seemed to know that the scarf was Yamamoto's.
"Ohayo!" Yamamoto said in a friendly manner.
"O-ohayo." Tsuna answered shyly.
The girl squealed again.
"Yamamoto-kun and Sawada-kun, we've recruited a lot of new members for the 8027 fan club! It's all thanks to your hard work!" The girl said smiling.
"Ah, no problem!" Yamamoto said as the girl waved goodbye to them to talk to another girl who was also looking at Yamamoto and Tsuna in interest.
"8027 fan club?" Tsuna asked as he stared at Yamamoto who smiled at him kindly.
"Yeah, don't you remember? When we started going out, the girls in our class began making a fan club for us. 8027, meaning 80 is me, and you are 27. It's actually sort of cute." Yamamoto said with a small chuckle. Tsuna blushed again. Augh, girls were crazy.
"A-and Kyoko-chan?" Tsuna asked unable to help himself.
"Hm?" Yamamoto said his eyes looking ahead and not at Tsuna. "Oh, she's not in the fan club but she says it seems like a fun club though."
"O-oh…" Tsuna said exhaling nervously. His crush was just okay with this? Ouch.
Yamamoto turned to look at his companion. Noticing Tsuna's hurt expression, Yamamoto squeezed the other's hand in worry. "Hey, did I say something wrong?"
"E-eh? N-no, I was just remembering if we have any assignments." Tsuna said covering up.
"I see." Yamamoto said his eyes crinkling in worry, but he decided to let it go. "Hey have you had breakfast yet? Maman's not home so I thought…"
"Oh yeah, I haven't had any breakfast." Tsuna said as he looked sideways for any open stores.
"Okay then, let's get something to eat." Yamamoto said as he pulled the other boy towards Fon's shop. "Two buns please, mister." Yamamoto said with an infectious smile. Fon just nodded silently before he wrapped two buns and gave it to Yamamoto. The baseball teen paid for it before he gave one to Tsuna.
"T-Thanks." Tsuna said as he bit unto the bun. Yamamoto ruffled the other's head affectionately before he, himself bit into his own bun. The two of them continued walking together towards the direction of the school.
Yamamoto placed an arm around Tsuna as they walked. The brunet noticed some girls giggling their way as they walked. He had a feeling these girls were only a small part of the 8027 fan club. Yamamoto directed him gently towards the gate and thankfully away from prying eyes.
"Yoh Yamamoto!" Came a cheerful call from one of Yamamoto's baseball team mates. He saw Tsuna and smiled at the brunet. "Oh, I see you're here too Sawada-san. You're going to our next game right? You know Yamamoto can't win without you there." He added teasingly.
Tsuna's eyes immediately snapped to Yamamoto. The baseball idol was blushing, looking at anywhere but at Tsuna.
"U-uhm, y-yeah." Tsuna said with a blush as he looked back at Yamamoto's ball mate. "Sure."
Beside him, he felt Yamamoto squeeze his hand. He looked up and saw the baseball teen smiling at him gratefully and happily.
"That's great!" The ball mate said. He slapped Yamamoto on the shoulder. "Isn't it Yamamoto?"
"Yeah." Yamamoto said, was it just Tsuna or did the other's smile seem brighter? Tsuna blushed, somehow it was easy to please this Yamamoto. Suddenly the bell rang.
"Oops, it's time. You guys should hurry up or Hibari-senpai will 'bite us to death'." The guy said as he waved at them. "Sawada-san, don't forget to go the game okay? We don't want Namimori to lose now, do we?"
"A-ah." Tsuna said. Most of the people began running towards the school building, most of them waved at Yamamoto and Tsuna. When there were only a few left, Yamamoto placed his arms around Tsuna's waist and smiled at the other.
"I'm glad to hear you're going to the game." Yamamoto said, relief seeping into his voice as he looked at the brunet in his arms. Tsuna meanwhile was uncomfortably trying not to flinch at the contact. He never had such close contact with anyone other than his parents before.
"Well, it's no big deal." Tsuna said blushing. "Besides what made you think that I wasn't going to go anyway?"
"Well, I was going to ask you about it yesterday while we were watching the movie together… but you suddenly dozed off. When you woke up you seemed kind of tense, and I wasn't really sure you'd say yes anyway." Yamamoto said with a slight frown. He seemed to have been more worried than he was letting on. "And also I tried to ask you last night on the phone… but you hung up pretty quickly… so yeah…"
"Well, I would've said yes." Tsuna said slowly. "And I will go, so you don't have to worry anymore."
Yamamoto's eyes softened. "I know." He said and then he hugged Tsuna. "And I love you for that Tsuna!" He whispered happily.
Tsuna froze, not knowing what to say. "I-I…" He choked but then thankfully the two of them were interrupted.
"What are you herbivores doing?" Came a cold voice. Yamamoto let go of Tsuna and looked at Hibari sheepishly.
"Ahahaha, yoh sempai." Yamamoto said with a grin. Tsuna unconsciously gripped Yamamoto's arm and hid behind the rain guardian. It seemed like the Hibari of this world was scarier than the one in his world.
"You are late. And you are displaying public affection in school." Hibari said as he raised his tonfa.
"Maa… maa… Hibari-san, Tsuna and I were just talking about the upcoming Namimori game." Yamamoto said with a charming smile.
"Game?" Hibari asked pausing. "Are you talking about the baseball game against the Kokuyo school, herbivore?"
"Yeah! That's right! Mukuro and Chrome's school." Yamamoto said smiling. At the mention of the mist guardian, Hibari's aura became black.
"I see." Hibari said as he put down his tonfa. "I will let you go for today on account of two commands."
"Hm? And what would those favors-er commands be?" Yamamoto asked.
"First, ensure the victory of Namimori on this game." Hibari said coldly. "And second, allow me to join in on your team's upcoming game."
"Eh? But Hibari-senpai, you're not part of the baseball team." Yamamoto pointed out.
Hibari raised his tonfas threateningly. "I hate crowds. And I don't like the word 'team'. What matters to me however is defeating that pineapple bastard."
"Ah, I see…" Yamamoto said with a grin.
"Go on your way then herbivores. Or I'll change my mind." And then Hibari turned around and left.
"You heard him Tsuna," Yamamoto said as he gently tugged at the teen clinging to him. "Let's go."
"A-ah…" Tsuna said as he let the rain guardian pull him to their classroom.
"J-jyuudaime! O-ohayo guzaimas!" Gokudera said weakly as he stumbled towards Tsuna's desk.
"Gokudera-kun!" Tsuna said worriedly as he held the bomber by the shoulders to steady him.
"Whoah… Gokudera." Yamamoto said grabbing the Italian by the arms to stop him from crushing Tsuna. "What's wrong with you? You don't look so good." Yamamoto said with a slight chuckle.
The storm guardian glared at Yamamoto with all he had before he slumped to the floor tiredly.
"Gokudera-kun! Are you okay?" Tsuna asked as he and Yamamoto took each side of the bomber trying to stand him up.
"G-Gomen jyuudaime… F-For you to s-see me in t-this state…" Gokudera mumbled.
"You should've stayed home if you weren't feeling well Gokudera." Yamamoto said with a slight frown. "Is Bianchi really giving you that hard of a time?"
With a guilty jolt, Tsuna remembered that Bianchi, Gokdera's half-sister, was living near the bomber at the moment. This, of course explained why said storm guardian looked horrible.
"Maybe we should take you to the clinic?" Tsuna said trying to ease his guilty conscience.
"Tsuna's right, Gokudera." Yamamoto nodded in agreement. "We'll take you there ourselves."
Unable to argue because of the sick feeling in his stomach, the bomber nodded sickly. Yamamoto and Tsuna both took each side of the bomber and proceeded to carry him to the infirmary.
"I hope Gokudera-kun is okay." Tsuna said worriedly as he and Yamamoto stayed outside. They both watched Shamal shuffle pass Gokudera's bed without care.
Even in this world Shamal still prefers to treat girls. Tsuna thought with a frown. I should call Reborn and tell him to get a proper doctor.
But then Tsuna was jolted out of his thoughts when Yamamoto placed an arm around the brunet's shoulders.
"He'll be fine." Yamamoto said as though he knew what Tsuna was thinking. "It's Gokudera we're talking about after all." As he said this the faintest of smiles appeared on the baseball idol's face. A sharp pain hit Tsuna's heart. It was a familiar feeling he often felt when he saw Koko talking with other boys, only this time it was more painful and accompanied with a slight squeezing in his heart.
What the-? Tsuna thought his brown eyes widening slightly at what he felt. Yamamoto looked at the brunet as though sensing the shift in mood.
"Arre? Are you jealous Tsuna?" Yamamoto teased lightly, but when Tsuna blushed he laughed and pulled the other closer. "Don't worry Tsuna, you're the only one for me." He said with a charming smile. Tsuna's face exploded into red and he looked down embarrassed.
Curses. He thought silently to himself.
"A-Anyway, we should get back to class, or else sensei will get mad at us." Tsuna said as he looked away from Yamamoto's infectious smile.
"Ahaha! You're right." Yamamoto said as he grabbed Tsuna's hand, much to the embarrassment of the other teen. "Let's go."
And so off the two went, totally forgetting about the bed-ridden bomber who was at the mercy of a perverted doctor.
TIMESKIP
Lunch time…
Tsuna was at the rooftop with Yamamoto. Both were enjoying a peaceful lunch, away from squealing fan girls and wolf-whistling classmates. The brunet was so absorbed in his thoughts that he did not notice Yamamoto using his lap as a pillow. When he did notice it, his face had become the color of a tomato.
"Y-Yamamoto w-what are you d-doing?" Tsuna stuttered nervously. Yamamoto blinked up at him innocently before he smiled happily.
"What does it look like?" Yamamoto said pleasantly. "I'm using your lap as a pillow."
"I-I can see that!" Tsuna said blushing to the roots of his hair. "But why are you using my lap as a pillow?"
Yamamoto looked at him slightly hurt, an expression that took Tsuna's breath away. "Why? I can't?"
"I-I didn't say you c-can't…" Tsuna insisted when he saw the hurt in the other's eyes. "I was just wondering and a bit shock that's all."
There was a minute of silence before Yamamoto broke into a smile. "Okay." The other nodded. "Well, your lap is really nice and comfortable to lie on Tsuna. You're my favorite human pillow, you could even say."
Tsuna stared at Yamamoto, shocked that the other could say that with a straight face.
"I-I see…" Tsuna mumbled as he let out a breath he wasn't aware he was holding. Yamamoto gave him one last smile before the other closed his eyes slowly drifting off to sleep. The brunet continued to eat, trying to ignore the warm weight on his lap as he stared at the sky.
It was strange. Being in this world, being with this Yamamoto… somehow it made his own world seem so unreal and ridiculous. His world was always filled with fights, complications, and sorrow. But this world… this world… was so peaceful. If (take note there's an if), he liked Yamamoto that way he wouldn't have minded staying here.
But then, the person he liked was his precious Kyoko-chan so… yeah.
However Tsuna blinked when he realized something strange. In this world, he and Yamamoto had started dating three months ago. However, in his world he was still struggling with the 'confession' part with Kyoko, and he couldn't help but wonder why? I mean, Reborn said that it was hard to get him and Yamamoto together but still in the end, the Tsuna of this world managed to confess to this Yamamoto and tadaa! They're a happy couple…
Meanwhile, in his world… every time he would try to confess, something unexpected would always happen or else his courage would abandon him in the last second. Why couldn't he be as brave as the Tsuna of this world? Or why couldn't he somehow be able to find the right timing to confess to Kyoko?
Something was definitely strange…
Tsuna looked down at the sleeping boy on his lap curiously. The one that managed to steal the heart of the Tsuna in this world. Yamamoto was sleeping on Tsuna's lap with no care in the world and Tsuna's eyes softened considerably. He tentatively reached down his hand to Yamamoto's face and softly traced his fingers on the cheek of the other.
As he did this, his mind wandered again as he absent-mindedly stroke the other's face as he slept.
Yamamoto was… is one of the most popular guys in their school. He was nice and friendly, he was good at any sport, and he had a lot of admirers! And yet…
And yet… he settled with someone like me. Me, who is known as Dame-Tsuna. Tsuna thought with a frown. Why?
The brunet stopped his actions, and settled his hand on the side of the rain guardian's face then looked at Yamamoto's face once more, drinking in the way he looked as he slept. The way his eyes fluttered now and again, and how relaxed his face was…
"Why?" Tsuna said out loud this time although his voice was only a little over than a whisper. "Yamamoto, why me? Of all the people you could've chosen… what could you've possibly seen in someone like me?"
There was silence.
Tsuna looked at the baseball idol's face and sighed before closing his eyes. What was he doing? Why was he asking such questions when Yamamoto was asleep-
"Because it's you Tsuna."
Tsuna's eyes snapped open as he automatically looked down on the boy who was just sleeping a few minutes ago.
"Y-Yamamoto I-I-…" Tsuna began retracting his hand at once in embarrassment but then Yamamoto took hold of his hand. The brunet blushed when he saw the honest way Yamamoto was looking at him. His amber eyes were looking at Tsuna's face searchingly, looking deeply at his eyes. It made Tsuna blush but then Yamamoto smiled to ease the tension.
"You know, I've always admired you Tsuna." Yamamoto began as he pulled Tsuna's hand slightly. "Ever since we first met, I thought you were amazing."
"A-amazing?" Tsuna squeaked. Him? Amazing?
Yamamoto nodded as though it was the most obvious thing in the world. "Everyone always said that you were no-good and that you were always destined to be a failure but then… at that kendo match you had with Mochida, you proved them wrong. You beath Mochida, you showed everyone that even someone like you could do anything as long as they put their mind to it."
"Y-Yamamoto…"
"And then at that time, when Gokudera came to school… I really thought that he hated you, that he hated everyone and that he would never open-up or trust anybody… but then you… well you turned the tables again. You managed to somehow make Gokudera who he is now… Sure, he's still a bit defensive but he's a little more open thanks to you." Yamamoto said as he looked at Tsuna's hand instead of his face. "When I saw how Gokudera changed, I was amazed. You invoke something in people that make them respect and love you. You had this sort of charisma that make people want to follow you… And for that I idolized you."
Tsuna's breath caught in his throat. Never before had anyone said such kind things to him before. He had always been used to being doubted on and being hated for being in the mafia, and for being who he is.
"You're kind, compassionate, and when the situation calls for it you're very quick-minded and brave." Yamamoto continued. "You always put others before you. You always put the burden on your shoulders and suffer quietly." This time Yamamoto looked at Tsuna his face hard as he said in a serious voice. "And how could I not love you for that?"
Tsuna's eyes widened dramatically as his face became unbelievably red. Meanwhile, Yamamoto sat up and pulled the still frozen Tsuna towards him. He hugged the brunet gently as he closed his eyes.
"You're so unbelievably dense Tsuna…" Yamamoto said softly with a little humor. "You always doubted yourself and you can't even see how great you are…"
Tsuna gulped as he held on lightly at Yamamoto's clothes.
"You always see the good side of others but never yourself…" Yamamoto murmured as he pulled back and looked at Tsuna full in the face. He smiled. "Even when you confessed to me, you doubted yourself. You thought I'd never like you back because you were Dame-Tsuna. But if I thought that way, how would we ever become friends?"
"I…" Tsuna began as he hid his eyes beneath his bangs while blushing. Yamamoto leaned towards the other making their foreheads meet.
"You're really amazing Tsuna." Yamamoto said with a carefree grin. "You know that right?"
No! Tsuna mentally yelled as he felt his heart beat become faster. I like Kyoko-chan! So stop it stupid heart!
Of course you can't make your heart stop beating just by commanding it, and so… our poor Tsuna was forced to wrestle with the weird emotions caused by Yamamoto and the weird fluttering things he felt in his stomach.
Ah, love… it is so complicating. But sometimes it can provide such good entertainment!
A/N: A jealous Tsuna is an awesome Tsuna! BTW, the 8027 fan club would be us XD! I hope this wan't too boring! PLEASE R&R! Yamamoto you're coming on too strong! XD Which I awesome since itz making Tsuna really fall for you :D