Author's note: Foundation week is coming up. We're doing a cosplay on our part. How exciting. Anyway I was just thinking of a short conversation between Yamamoto and Tsuan which went like this.
Tsuna: A girl just told me that Yamamoto was sexy. *Cue shivers and then looks at Yamamoto who was changing out of his shirt* Hm, maybe just a tiny bit...
Tsuna's face exploded into red at what he thought.
Reborn reads Tsuna's mind, smirks and then goes to Yamamoto.
Reborn: Congratulations Yamamoto, Tsuna thinks you're sexy.
Tsuna turns towards his tutor in horror as Yamamoto's eyes widened.
Tsuna: REBORN! What the heck are you saying!
Tsuna flails towards Reborn but the arcobaleno dodges and Tsuna lands right into Yamamoto's chest. The rain guardian was smiling as he caught Tsuna.
Yamamoto: Ahaha! Tsuna thinks I'm sexy?
Tsuna's mouth became dry and his face flushed as he tried to think of what to say but then Yamamoto says...
Yamamoto: *smiles brightly*Thanks Tsuna! That means a lot coming from you.
Tsuna faints in shock (and from the sexy smile).
I overused the term sexy here. But for some reason, I can totally imagine Yamamoto saying this! Tsuna think I'm sexy? Ahaha! Thanks Tsuna! And if it was Gokudera... he's probably say. For tenth to think I'm sexy... I'm honored, desu!
Anyway:
KissyYou: hanks for the greeting! I hope I have a happy birthday too XD Although it's still a few weeks away, I'm excited :D
Aya-chan's Alice: E-Eh? *sweat drops* You don't have to go that far! But I totally agree! *calls out to the 8027 pair* Play safe you two! The sexy ones huh? Well there's bad news the website where I download my douinshis are all restricted by some rule or something like they were banned but I'll try to send you some, just send me a pm okay?
Parallel to Your Heart
By ilYamaTsuna7227li
Previously...
"I can't get out of my HDW mode." The brunet mumbled.
"What?"
Meanwhile…
What will you do now, Dame-Tsuna?
Chapter 13
"Hm? So you can't get out of your HDW mode at all?" Yamamoto asked a few minutes later as they headed to a nearby fast food joint.
"Ah. It must have something to do with the pills Bianchi gave me this morning." Tsuna said as he fished out the container from his pocket. Yamamoto leaned in to see the inside.
"It looks smaller than your usual pills." Yamamoto pointed out helpfully.
"You're right." Tsuna agreed.
"Well are there other effects from taking this pill?" Yamamoto asked. "For example, are you feeling dizzy or something?
"No. I think it just lengthens the time for my HDW mode." Tsuna sighed.
"Well, if that's it then it's fine." Yamamoto said with a kind smile. "Tsuna is Tsuna after all. I don't mind you being in your HDW mode."
Tsuna raised an eyebrow at him. "You aren't intimidated?"
Yamamoto blinked. "Why would I be?"
"I have a tendency to frown a lot when I'm like this." Tsuna said with a frown, to prove his point.
"That's true. You also have a wrinkle on your forehead when you're like this." Yamamoto said and he playfully placed a finger on his boss' forehead. Tsuna looked at the other expressionless but then Yamamoto smiled. "But I don't mind. Even if your eye-color changes or your attitude becomes different… As long as you don't change here," He places a hand against Tsuna's heart. "I'm good with anything."
Tsuna's eyes widened at what Yamamoto said and a small blush tinted his cheeks.
"Now let's go and eat." Yamamoto said as he placed an arm around Tsuna. The brunet nodded solemnly beside him as he looked at the baseball idol's face in wonder.
"Hahi! What do you mean we can't intervene anymore desu!" Haru said as she pouted. Her other friends had already left after buying some take-out.
"Haru, now that Tsuna's in his HDW mode, we can't follow them around anymore." Dino said exasperatedly. "Tsuna's senses are much sharper now and he'll definitely sense us hiding behind a bush or something and we'll get caught!"
"That's no fun, desu!" Haru said a she crossed her arms.
"Now, now Haru-chan…" Byakuran said as he slipped in their booth. "When Tsunayoshi-kun is back to normal we can continue intervening but for now let's leave them be."
"Oh Byakuran, so how was the contest?" Dino asked after greeting the other.
"Boring. As expected, more than half of the people in the park competed. Really humans are so predictable." Byakuran said as he motioned for the waitress to take his order.
Dino chuckled. "I see. So where are Reborn, Romario, and the others? Have you heard from them?"
"Romario-kun and your other men are being patched up. It seems like Tsunayoshi-kun manage to beat them all up." Byakuran said. "And Reborn-kun is instructing Chrome-chan and her friends on what to do for the final part of the plan."
"Hahi! Everything is getting so interesting desu! Haru is going to update her blog, desu!" Haru said as she reached for her cell phone. But then she was distracted when the door to the fast food joint suddenly opened.
"So what would you like Tsuna?" Came a familiar voice. It was Yamamoto.
"Anything's fine, I don't mind." Tsuna answered monotonously.
At the sound of these 2 voices, Dino and Haru froze. Byakuran hummed peacefully to himself as he waited for his order.
"Oh? Then a burger and fries is that okay then?" Yamamoto asked as he grinned at the brunet. Tsuna looked at his rain guardian, a small smile forming on his lips.
"Yeah, okay." Tsuna answered.
"Two burgers, two fries, and 2 Colas." Yamamoto ordered at the counter. "We'll have that ice cream for dessert."
As Yamamoto ordered, Tsuna suddenly looked at the booth where Haru, Dino, and Byakuran were. His eyebrow rose when he saw a blonde girl's back, a hooded guy, and someone wearing a strange headdress.
"Tsuna let's find a table." Yamamoto said with a grin. The young boss turned back to look at him.
Meanwhile… Dino, and Haru let out a relieved sigh as Tsuna turned around. They managed to put on their disguises just in time, although they did have a little mix-up. Haru accidentally placed the blond wig on Byakuran's head and she ended up putting on some weird random headdress she found in her bag.
"Ahaha! That was fun!" Byakuran said with a smile as the waitress approached they're table. She looked at Byakuran weirdly before placing his order in front of him quickly and rushing off.
Don't say that when you have that wig on your head! Haru and Dino thought at the same time with a sweat drop.
"This booth looks empty." Yamamoto's voice suddenly came. Dino froze. Byakuran and Haru had their backs turned so they didn't see that Yamamoto and Tsuna had chosen the booth behind theirs.
"You didn't have to pay for my food too, Yamamoto." Tsuna said as he sat across the baseball idol.
"Maa… maa… I don't mind!" Yamamoto said with a smile.
"And besides we could've gotten that food for free if you used that special watch." Tsuna said with a sigh.
"Hm, it didn't feel right." Yamamoto shrugged. "It wouldn't feel like a date if I used someone else's money to pay for our food."
The HDW Tsuna's eyes widened a bit as he blushed. Dino's eyes also widened.
"Dino-san, is there something wrong desu?" Haru asked.
"Tsuna blushed." Dino whispered back.
"Hahi! He did?" Haru said as she was just about to turn around but then thankfully Byakuran stopped her.
"Now, now Haru-chan, we don't want Tsunayoshi-kun finding out who we are now, do we?" Byakuran said with a bright smile.
"Hahi! Of course not desu!" Haru said.
"Well then don't do anything that will catch his attention. Let's all finish our food quietly and leave." Byakuran said. "And if we have to refer to each other, we'll use codenames. Like Ru-ha for Haru-chan, and No-id or O-nid, for Dino-kun."
"You just reversed our names." Dino sighed. "Okay then, and what about you?" Dino asked.
"Just call me Byaku-chan!" Byakuran said as he flipped his fake hair. Dino sweat dropped while Haru squealed in delight.
"As expected of Byakuran-san! He takes his cosplay to heart desu!" Haru said and Dino anime-fell.
Meanwhile…
"What's wrong Tsuna, aren't you going to eat?" Yamamoto asked the brunet who was looking straight past him and into the booth behind.
"A-ah…" Tsuna said as he reached out and picked a French fry. "Ittadakimasu." He said as he bit on the piece of potato. Yamamoto gave him a smile as he dug in on his burger.
"So, are there any specific rides you wanna go on Tsuna?" Yamamoto asked the brunet. Tsuna looked at Yamamoto, a flash of inspiration hitting him.
"Roller coaster." Tsuna said. The rain guardian looked at the brunet with wide eyes.
"Eh? Roller coaster, are you sure? I thought you didn't like those?" Yamamoto said with a thoughtful look. "Or was I wrong?"
"No, I… Well since I'm like this… I thought I'd give it a try." Tsuna said quietly.
"Oh!" Yamamoto said and then he gave the boss a charming smile. "I see."
Tsuna looked at the swordsman, confusion clear in his eyes. The way he looked at Yamamoto, he seemed to be figuring out an important puzzle. A puzzle he knew the answer to, like it was on the tip of his tongue but he keeps forgetting or else he doesn't want to remember.
What is it? What is this feeling? HDW Tsuna thought seriously. Why did Reborn go to the trouble of giving me these long-lasting pills? Why did he set up this date for me? What was the purpose of getting me in this mode? Tsuna thought as he absent-mindedly ate his French fries.
My HDW mode, is my calm side… the one who has a stronger intuition. I can pick up things I don't usually pick-up when I'm in my normal no-good form. So… Tsuna thought as he reached out for his burger. Does that mean, Reborn wants me to pick up something like this? Something my normal self would never acknowledge?
But what would that be…?
"Hm? Tsuna? Is something the matter?" Yamamoto asked. Tsuna snapped out of his thoughts as he looked at the other.
"What?" He answered quietly. "No, nothing's the matter. Why do you ask?"
"Uhm well, you were trying to take my burger from me." Yamamoto pointed out. Tsuna looked at where his hand was and sure enough he saw it reaching out for Yamamoto's food.
"Oh." Tsuna said as he retracted his hand. "Sorry."
"Ahaha! I don't mind." Yamamoto said as he reached out for Tsuna's hand. Tsuna's eyes widened a bit when Yamamoto pulled him forward. The rain guardian gazed earnestly into the orange orbs as he smiled. "It's no use. I really can't see what you're thinking about… So much for the saying: 'the eyes being the windows to the mind'." Yamamoto murmured as he looked at Tsuna's eyes searchingly.
A light blush colored Tsuna's cheeks as he continued to look at Yamamoto. "A-Ah…" I think he means 'windows to the soul'.
However their 'moment' was interrupted by a squeal coming from behind.
"O-Oi!" Tsuna and Yamamoto looked behind and saw a girl wearing a weird headdress being calmed down. The hooded guy had clamped the other person's mouth shut.
"Ah sorry about that~!" Came a voice and Tsuna and Yamamoto turned to look at the blonde beside the weird-headdress girl. "Our Ru-ha-chan has a tendency to get excited when she sees a cute couple."
Yamamoto blushed slightly at that while Tsuna looked at Byakuran suspiciously. "Ahaha! I see!" Yamamoto said with a grin.
"Hm? Is there something on my face?" Byakuran said as he looked at Tsuna. The brunet frowned at him, behind Byakuran, Dino was sweating profusely. Yamamoto looked at the exchange curiously. The tenth boss sighed.
"Forget it." Tsuna said as he sat back down and continued to eat. Yamamoto gave the bunch behind him a look before he smiled and sat back down too.
"Ah Tsuna, you got ketchup all over your cheek again." Yamamoto said.
"Ah? Really?" Tsuna said as he rubbed his cheek.
"No it's on the other one." Yamamoto said as he took a tissue and leaned forward. "Here"
"A-Arigatou…" Tsuna said as the other rubbed his cheek gently.
Dino and Haru sighed in relief. They smiled at the scene the couple presented before them. Haru sighed in content while Dino chuckled. Byakuran continued to eat his food.
After a few minutes…
"Let's get going then, to the roller coaster ride!" Yamamoto said enthusiastically. The HDW Tsuna gave off a small smile. The swordsman extended his hand as he smiled.
"Let's go, Tsuna." Yamamoto said. The brunet accepted the hand, taking note of how warm Yamamoto's hand was against his, and how his heart beats became faster.
"Yeah." The HDW Tsuna said as a small blush covered his face as he smiled. The two of them left.
"It looks like he's close to an epiphany." Byakuran said as he took a sip of his drink.
"Everything's going so smoothly desu! Hopefully Tsuna-san will figure it out soon!" Haru said as she took off her headdress.
"Well seeing his reaction awhile ago, it's only a matter of time." Dino said as he put down his hood.
There was silence.
"Uhm, Byakuran… "
"Hm?"
"When are you going to take off that wig?"
Meanwhile…
"Hey Tsuna, if you don't mind I wanna try this shooting booth first before we go on the roller coaster." Yamamoto said as he pointed at a random booth.
"Huh? Sure, I don't mind." Tsuna said as Yamamoto let go of his hand momentarily to participate on the game. Tsuna stared at the back of his rain guardian before looking down at his own hand. He clenched it and then unclenched it. The feeling of holding hands with someone was strange… but oddly comforting.
"Neh mama! Look at that onii-chan go!" Came a kid's voice. Tsuna looked up and automatically his eyes snapped towards Yamamoto who was shooting the prizes with ease.
"C-Congratulations on y-your win sir." Came the scared voice of the owner of the booth.
"Ahaha! Thanks!" Yamamoto said as he collected his prize. He immediately walked towards Tsuna, ignoring the stares and flirtatious looks the girls were giving him as he went.
"Here." Yamamoto said with a smile as he placed a stuff toy in Tsuna's arms. The serious boy raised an eyebrow as he looked at the gift.
"This is…?" Tsuna asked quietly.
"A playmate for Na-tsu of course!" Yamamoto said happily. Tsuna blinked as he stared at the cute face of the lion cub stuff toy Yamamoto got him. Suddenly a soft smile made its way to his face as he hugged it closer. He looked up at Yamamoto, orange yes considerably softening from its usual narrowed form.
"Thank you." Tsuna said, feeling happy for some reason. Yamamoto blinked, astounded before he smiled back.
"You're welcome Tsuna." He said as he accompanied it with a kiss on the forehead for the brunet. Tsuna's eyes widened at the action, and when Yamamoto retracted and turned around, the boss placed a hand on the spot Yamamoto kissed.
The serious boss looked down with an uncomfortable look as he felt his face heat up.
"Hm, so where should we go next before the big roller coaster ride?" Yamamoto asked a few minutes later, as he and his boss walked hand-in-hand. Tsuna was staring at their intertwined hands as though he was getting an idea from it.
"Tsuna?" Yamamoto asked as he stopped walking and turned to look at the brunet.
Tsuna snapped out of his deep thinking as he looked up. "U-uhm yes?" Tsuna said as he blinked. Yamamoto frowned in worry as he placed a hand on the brunet's face. He caressed the teen's bangs to the side as he looked at the other's face searchingly.
"You're quieter than usual. Is something bothering you?" Yamamoto asked. Tsuna stood there unable to answer because his eyes were too busy looking at Yamamoto's amber ones.
"Uhm…" Tsuna began as he felt his mouth go dry. He felt like he was on the edge of an epiphany. The racing of his heart, the sweating of his palms… these were all important clues that would lead him to an unbelievable discovery.
Yamamoto… Tsuna thought seriously as he took his hand away from the baseball idol's grasp.
"Tsuna?" Yamamoto asked questioningly as the boy's calm gaze held him in place. The brunet reached out both hands as he held the other's face. Yamamoto looked at the other, curious about his actions.
If I want to figure this out, I have to take the initiative. Tsuna thought logically as he looked at the baseball idol's face searchingly. What's different about Yamamoto? How come he makes me feel weird feelings?
If I can answer these questions, then…
"Oops!" Came a girl's voice as she accidentally bumped onto Yamamoto. The baseball idol almost fell over due to the impact. Tsuna, who was in front of Yamamoto, fell back but thankfully, the rain guardian snaked an arm around the other's waist before he could hit his head on the hard asphalt.
"Sorry!" The girl said before she rushed off.
"Tsuna, are you okay?" Yamamoto asked the brunet as he steadied him.
"Yeah…" Tsuna said in his monotone voice but then…
"Oops!" Came another voice but this time it was Tsuna who was pushed forward.
Huh? Tsuna thought as his eyes widened when he accidentally fell forward. Meanwhile, Yamamoto who was trying to maintain balance was suddenly pulled back by an unknown force (Byakuran had pulled him from behind to make him loose balance). His eyes widened when he and Tsuna fell down unto the cemented ground.
Yamamoto inhaled sharply when Tsuna fell against his chest and he suppressed a groan of pain. The brunet above him pushed himself up slightly as he shook his head. Tsuna looked up right into Yamamoto's face which was only inches from his own.
"Tsu…na?" Yamamoto said as he looked at the brunet who was looking at him with slightly wide eyes.
The sky guardian could feel his heartbeat quicken and his face heat up at the close contact. However he could not help himself as he reached a hand forward. The young boss curiously caressed the sides of Yamamoto's face as a small blush dusted the rain guardian's face.
Meanwhile, the two people who accidentally pushed Yamamoto and Tsuna gave a thumbs-up towards each other.
"Good job." Haru mouthed to Byakuran who smiled sadistically. However, their accidental-bump-plan was disrupted when…
"Hey, how long are you kids gonna stay like that?" A grumpy man said as he took Tsuna by the scruff of his neck and pulled him up.
"Oh my gosh! Are you okay?" A random girl said as she pulled Yamamoto up while batting her eyelashes flirtatiously at him.
"Uhm yeah…" Yamamoto said as he pulled back his arm which was being held by the girl.
Tsuna frowned as he struggled with the man's grip on his shirt. Noticing that the other was having trouble, Yamamoto immediately went to his boss' side and he grabbed the man's arm in a vice grip as he placed a protective arm around the brunet.
"You can let go of him now, sir." Yamamoto said seriously to the man, who frowned deeply at Yamamoto. Behind Yamamoto, the girl pouted in annoyance and she stuck her tongue out at Tsuna who blinked in astonishment.
"Look here kid-" The man began as he tried to take his arm away from Yamamoto but then he was interrupted when he was suddenly pushed back by a pair of arms.
"Ahaha~" Byakuran said with a sadistic smile that promised death. "I'm sorry sir, but can I speak with you for a moment?" Byakuran said with his 'pleasing' smile which was causing some people to back away at least ten feet. The marshmallow-loving boss was emitting a scary dark aura.
"W-Wha-?" The man began but then he froze in place when Byakuran gave him a steely glare.
"Oh and let's not forget the little missy here…" Haru said as she suddenly appeared behind the random girl that dare tried to flirt with Yamamoto. Haru also had the same smile that promised death on her face.
"NO!" The girl whined as she struggled with Haru's grip on her arm. "Who are you anyway? Let me go!" The girl said in an annoying tone of voice.
"Ahaha~ let's go Haru- I mean, Ru-ha-chan…" Byakuran said as he dragged the man who was now frozen in fear towards the dark part of the amusement park.
"Hai Byaku-chan!" Haru said cheerfully as she also dragged the girl who was now mysteriously taped around the mouth. The girl was still struggling.
And so with a cheerful humming song, (that sounded suspiciously like Mukuro's character song Kufufufu no fufu) Haru and Byakuran marched off leaving a crowd of people staring after them in suspicion.
"I wonder what they're going to do with them…"
"I think the blonde chick with the violet eyes is creepy."
"Did you see that girl with a weird headdress?"
Dino, who was among the crowd, sighed as he face-palmed himself. So much for being inconspicuous. The Cavallone boss just shook his head at his two companions' antics before turning to look at Yamamoto and Tsuna. He could feel a soft smile make its way onto his face when he saw Yamamoto worriedly talking with the burnet.
It really would be a waste if the two of your broke up. Dino thought as he looked at his little brother and his rain guardian. So little brother… Dino thought as he focused his stare on Tsuna. Please figure out your feelings soon.
"That was strange wasn't it?" Yamamoto said as he brushed Tsuna's bangs to the side.
"Ah." Tsuna said in his monotone voice. He was looking at Yamamoto with a calculating gaze.
"What?" Yamamoto said with a smile. "Disappointed?"
Tsuna raised an eyebrow at the strange word.
"Disappointed at what?" Tsuna asked the rain guardian. Yamamoto looked at Tsuna for a moment before he shook his head and took the brunet's hands into his.
"It's… nothing." Yamamoto whispered as he looked at Tsuna. "Let's just get going to the roller coaster. Okay?"
Tsuna looked at Yamamoto curiously before he nodded. "Okay." Yamamoto nodded as he led the way while gently pulling Tsuna to the direction of the roller coaster.
"Lucky! The line wasn't as long as I thought!" Yamamoto said as he and Tsuna got ahead. The baseball idol looked at the brunet. "Are you sure about this Tsuna?"
"Hm? Oh yeah. I always wanted to try the roller coaster…" Tsuna admitted truthfully. He looked at the ride with cool and calculating eyes.
"Next line please!" The conductor said as he ushered Yamamoto and the people behind him forward. The swordsman pulled Tsuna towards an empty seat.
"Please make sure that…" The attendant's voice droned on in the background as Yamamoto and Tsuna settled themselves in.
"Wah! I'm getting excited. It's been such a long time since I rode on one of these." Yamamoto said with a happy grin. Tsuna looked over to the side. He could see how long a drop it was to the ground.
"Hm…" Tsuna said, but then he suddenly felt a gentle pressure against his hand.
"It's fine. " Yamamoto said with a smile. "I'm here."
Tsuna's eyes widened as Yamamoto looked forward once more, never letting go of his hand.
What's up with this situation?
My heart is… Tsuna's eyes narrowed as he closed his eyes. The ride was starting. He could hear people screaming in the background, beside him Yamamoto was chuckling, however the pressure on his hand never once lifted.
The brunet opened his eyes and looked at the baseball idol beside him. His eyes softened considerably when he saw the happy smile Yamamoto had on his face. The brunet couldn't help the small smile that formed on his face.
Yamamoto… Tsuna thought as he closed his eyes again and felt the wind against his face. He listened to the fast beating of his heart and he felt the warmth on his cheek.
I think… I'm beginning to understand now. Tsuna thought as he squeezed Yamamoto's hand when he felt the roller coaster do a curve. Yamamoto returned the pressure gently and Tsuna couldn't help but feel safe. I think I know what these reactions are now…
The way my heart pounds and skips a beat when you're near. The way my face heats up when I meet eye to eye with you… The way my stomach feels bad when I see you with someone else…
These feelings I feel… I think they're scary that's why I'm normally pushing them away. And when I'm back to normal I'll probably deny them again but for now…
One thing is certain…
Yamamoto I…
Tsuna opened his eyes just as the flame on his head slowly began to vanish. The narrowed orange eyes were turning back into a familiar pair of big brown ones.
I like you…
The brown eyes widened in fear when he saw what was happening and where he was. Tsuna opened his mouth and was about to scream in fear but then the scream got stuck on his throat when he felt a familiar arm wound its way around his shoulder.
The young boss looked up and he saw Yamamoto smiling at him as he held the brunet closer. Instantly, the fear began to leave Tsuna's body as he leaned against the rain guardian.
"Maa… Tsuna I'm here. Everything's fine." Yamamoto reassured the other as the roller coaster turned dangerously. Tsuna closed his eyes as he clung unto the other never letting go…
I like you… The last words HDW Tsuna thought were thrown to the winds, echoing silently… with no hope of anyone hearing it. However, with Tsuna clinging to Yamamoto like life depended on it, no one really cared. All they really wished was for the moment between the two to last forever…
Author's note: Now that's the end of the chapter. Time for my rambling session:
DARN IT! I still haven't thought of a memorable 8027 Valentine fic! There was that one from last year that I wasn't able to post but it was so boring! Inspiration please hit me! (In whatever form you may hit me! Be you may a rock I could care less! -But plese don't give me a hemorrage or anything that will hurt-)
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