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..: Haha yeah, blame it on her 'brother' and sister'. Because of them she never did really get to experience the art of love.

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'Go to school or else :) - Reborn'

The paper crumpled up in my hands as my eye twitched. Was this some kind of joke? Like hell the school knows I'm back. Then there's all that damn paper work to do about transferring back in if I do decide to go. Damn it, if I don't go, Hibari and his freaky vampire powers will find me with the whole "I'll bite you to death" scenario. Kami-sama you have a very very dry sense of humor.

By the way, how the hell did Reborn get in my house? I mean sure finding it outside the door is one thing, but having it stuck on the teddy bear that you sleep with is another thing. Yeah I sleep with a teddy bear, sue me. I mean they're so soft and cuddly with those big doe like eyes. Well not necessarily big, but you get the point.

A yawn escaped my lips as I opened my closet. Thank God that no fucking bats attacked me just because Annerie felt like messing with me. At least it wasn't a rabid raccoon from yesterday-it didn't take to kindly of being locked in my drawer. Bitch thought that I needed to laugh more-how she got the idea beats me-because apparently I need more happiness in my life.

I'm perfectly happy.

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Screw it. I may not be your average 'happy' person but at least I can smile without looking like I just got stabbed in the stomach with five hundred swords. Yeah I'm talking about you Annerie. Hah you say I need happiness, but you're the one who can't even smile right without causing a major world disaster!

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I'm going crazy. I'm losing my mind. Maybe if I plea insanity I can just get out of this? Yeah seems like a good idea. I mean if I go up to some crazy house and tell them some crazy story about how I killed mafia people and can make animals come out of boxes, they'll have to take me in.

A sigh escaped my lips as pain hit me. A groan escaped my lips as I changed into the uniform that felt odd on me. I glanced at the clock, annoyed at the fact that it was pain that woke me up earlier than I should have.

I tossed the crumpled paper behind me, grumbling some nonsense as I walked into the hallway. Yes I was annoyed. Why? I get a note from a psychotic baby telling me to go to school. This isn't like me? Why you're right it isn't because I'm in fucking pain right now! It feels like someone stabbed me eight hundred times, pouring lime on it while they twist it around!

"I think Annerie-san already went to the school to talk about you transferring back in."

Damn you Annerie. Damn you to hell.

"Daijabou?"

"Of course I'm fine." I drawled out walking down the stairs. I heard Ai follow after me.

"No need to be sarcastic you know." She mumbled darkly. I stared after her, feeling an all too familiar pain again.

"Sorry," I called after her. She would understand if she ever figures it out. This is something I rather not talk about.

"So about that date~"

A groan escaped my mouth. It's too early to talk about this.

"I called Daisuke and he called Heiji." There was a pregnant pause. "He doesn't believe that we 'found' you."

A grin appeared on my face as I brought out the bacon and eggs. That's the best news I've heard so far. Thank you Heiji for not believing their lies so I won't be forced into a date.

"But we managed to get him to meet you. While you guys get to know each other, Daisuke and I can go on a date! It's a win-win."

I slammed the fridge shut taking in a deep breath. It's six in the morning for heaven's sake! I do not want to talk about dating and guys when I have a problem of my own. It would be cruel of me to go out with a guy when I lo-like! I meant like- someone else.

"Just go get dressed." I growled out getting the pans ready.

"Yuki-chan, just meet him please. He's trying to find one girl out of all the people in Japan! I mean what are the chances that it's someone that even lives here you know."

What are the chances that you're childhood best friend is in the mafia and the candidate for the tenth position of one of the most powerful famiglias? Also, for four years of your life you were killing said mafia people? Not likely at all.

"Besides, they say when you're in love you become prettier."

I paused in what I was doing for a moment before continuing in cooking the eggs. That was a load of bullshit. There is now way that you would seem prettier if you're in love.

"Why do you think Jun, Saya, and Kira always teased you about having a boyfriend? From what I know, you always kept to yourself when you transferred and entered that dance class. But they told me after a few weeks you began to talk more with them, laughing, and smiling. Same way with school. Now why do you think that is?"

"I'm shy so sue me. I just got comfortable with them and everyone else." I shot back without missing a beat. I placed the eggs onto a plate, before placing the bacon into the pan.

"Shy? The only ones you did talk to was Tsuna-san's friends. Well more like bickering with Gokudera because every time it was just you and Tsuna, you always acted different! It was always awkward between you two, but when that disappeared you became more outgoing!"

I gave a slow shake of my head. To think that I thought I was the crazy one here.

"Life is a mystery Yukiko, you'll never know what is going to happen next."

I stared up at the sky, a piece of toast in my mouth. I stopped walking, my free hand taking the toast. My eyes closed and I sucked in a big breath.

It was bothering me. What Ai had told me. How nostalgic those words were to me. Did I not tell a sweet lady those same words? Why couldn't I follow my advice then? Why have I changed so much then? When it was just the two of us, I immediately acted by instinct but then she confessed everything to me. A mere stranger that could have killed her right there and then.

Sofia...if you saw me now what would you think of me? I told you more than I should have that night and against my vow to the Orphan I let you and my torturer go free. Are you okay now I wonder.

I swallowed the lump in my throat turning away from the path that I would take to go to school. I'll take Reborn's wrath for not listening to him. This is something that I need.

I'm running away. I always have been running away. Ever since I came here I never truly acted the same. Maybe because I was so used to hiding who I really was that I made it so believable that the person I am now is who I am. Inside, I'm just a scared coward. I took chances to get away and right now that's just what I am doing.

Ever since I was thrown in this I let my acting and emotions get to me. I never did think about everything in my head. Instead I was scared that somehow, someway I would go back to my Orphan facade and end up hurting everyone. A constant nightmare that has haunted me, but what I'm doing is much worse. Like a coward I hid away and when it got tough I try to find a way out.

It wasn't really Tsuna's fault. But it was an opening that I needed. I had so many insecurities and with Akane telling me about something I had wanted the moment I was thrown in this chaos, it was the perfect moment. Doing this is something that the younger me would have never done. I face everything head on, even as Kaichou I had done that, but never dared to leave for fear they would kill those close to me. Yet now what is my excuse?

When he was younger, I was his only friend. I always protected him from the bullies. I helped him with whatever I can not caring if the option was out of my league, thank Kami it wasn't. So why now is it different? What's stopping me from doing what I strived to do back then?

"I heard." A slurred voice mused. My eyes widened and I turned around. A bark escaped the dogs mouth before I was tackled to the ground. A bright smile spread on my face as she licked my face happily. A laugh escaped the old woman's mouth, a smirk prominent on her features.

They're back. The old hag and Aki are back.

"Are you stupid girl?" She asked staggering towards us. I pushed AKi of me gently and sat up, embarrassed at how anyone could have seen me. I ran my fingers through Aki's fur, dully noting at how it seemed shaggier than before.

"Leaving the family yet again." She snorted giving me a mock glare. "Are you too stupid to make up your mind?"

A sigh escaped my lips and I stood up, patting away the dirt. I looked up and stared at the old woman hiding a smile. It was good to see her again. But I wasn't about to go running into her arms and cry.

"Don't have to tell me what a fool I am old hag." I spat out crossing my arms. She stared at me in amusement before a bark of laughter left her mouth.

"Ah the wonders of a teenager in love."

What the hell? Is it that obvious? I mean come on. Every single one of them!

"I'm not surprise it took you this long." She laughed again, her cheeks flushed. "Back then you were to young to be a seductress. You wouldn't know the first thing about a man, let alone a boy, who would like to court you."

I scoffed glaring at her. I kind of missed this. Notice I use kind of.

"Kid, your insecure on who you are. You try to act like someone who'll you want to be, rather than the person who you are. Last time we met, you had no problem about being who you are."

"What a ruthless, killing machine!" I sneered biting back the disgust as I remembered all this things I had done.

"No, someone who is loyal and brave!" She shot back. "Because they were like a brother and sister to you, you stayed with them and despite your beliefs you followed them."

"I was weak!"

"You were brave! Who else could have put the Orphan in shambles other than you? Who else would have let survivors go other than you? Do you know how many lives you saved?"

"Do you know how many I have killed? They're blood are on my hands. I'm a murderer!" I glared at her breathing hard. I straightened up clenching my fists. "Who can love a murderer? I'm just a fake trying to act like I did none of those things. I helped create Orphan. I helped take down famiglias, not caring who died in the process. Now look at me. I've become the one thing I hated. My father must be rolling in his grave right now."

"Hated. You don't hate them now. You were a child. Someone exposed to things you saw would have gone the same path. I did the same thing, don't forget that kid. But I'm afraid to say that killing wouldn't be the thing that would make your father roll in his grave. It's how you lost yourself."

I looked up at her sadly. No everything I have done has gone against my father's principles. Even now I bet Reina and Alex must hate me for what I have done.

"He accepted you. That boy was by your side after the Ring Battle. Even though he knew about what you had done he accepted you. When you woke up you tried your hardest to avoid him. Were you scared that he would he only see the murderer and not the girl you are now?"

I looked away. She was right. I ran away. I was scared and ran away like I am going to do after we defeat Byakuran.

"After you were taken by the Vindice he blamed himself." My eyes shot up towards her. "If it wasn't for him, you wouldn't be in the in Vendicare. If it wasn't for him, after you destroyed Orphan by leaving them, you would have had a normal life. You wouldn't have to deal with the mafia again. He blamed himself for your capture. Can you blame him because like you yourself, he blamed himself for things that were out of his control?"

I felt her stare as I looked down on the ground. My body began to trembled slightly. I closed my eyes taking in shot breaths. How oblivious can I be? How many times will I make a fool of myself until I see the truth? I won't do this. No not anymore! I've become so used to bottling my emotions that when it becomes so much I don't know how to approach it. Right now I have to fix the mistake I have done. I can't let myself be blind to what is going on because I'm afraid.

"I wonder," I stated looking back at her with a smirk. "What kind of Guardian would I be if I did?"

Aki let out a howl, nudging my hand for me to pet her again. I smiled down at her.

"Aren't you going to be late for school?"

Oh damn it! I still have to go talk to the teachers and I doubt Hibari will let me off!

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