My fifth chapter and I'm excited I've gotten this far. Thank you for the review! This chapter is shorter, but hopefully, you still enjoy it.

Disclaimer: Do not own Katekyo Hitman Reborn! or it's characters.

Chapter 5

The rest of the week and half of the next week passed by quickly for Tsuna and his new friends. After their first study session, the boys have made it a habit of going home with Tsuna to do homework and staying over. They decided on Fridays they would spend the night to have a movie night or whatever. Yamamoto would not come over on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and some of Sundays because he had to help his dad with the restaurant.

However, Gokudera actually came over every night and often spent the night. It was so common that Tsuna's mom bought an extra toothbrush, and shampoo "that will work great for Gokudera-kun's type of hair". Tsuna had even made a permanent spot for his futon until they could clean a room or move in a bed since Tsuna's room is the biggest.

When Tsuna's mom heard Gokudera was living alone, she automatically asked him to stay over for dinner every night. Last night, she even asked him to come live with them. Gokudera said he didn't want to impose more on them, and he said living independently was a dream for a high schooler. She didn't force it more, but Tsuna could tell she wanted to fight back.

Right now, Tsuna was walking home from school alone, without Yamamoto and Gokudera. Yamamoto had the first day of tryouts for the baseball team, and Gokudera said he had an interview for a part-time job so he wouldn't be coming over for dinner. Tsuna was now alone as he turns the last corner to home

For the past week, Tsuna's nightmare has been away from home. He believed the owners were away and took him somewhere or with them, so Tsuna has not had to run away from it. Tsuna finally arrived at home feeling a little sad... and alone. Every day now is has been loud and exciting. That's to be expected, Tsuna had learned, when around Yamamoto and Gokudera. Therefore, today's trip home brought gloomy feelings to Tsuna.

Tsuna is always thought of as a happy child, a dame, but a happy dame. He was always all smiles and someone who loves all lives, except maybe his nightmare. Even so, he didn't wish harm to the beast. He only wanted it to leave him alone. However, even if he is such a happy child, right now was a moment he wished to be in his room, alone. He didn't feel like being his happy self right now. When he was alone, he felt the need stay alone. At least, he felt that way until life presented him a new moment.

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Finally, at the entrance, Tsuna walks in and knocks into a black puffy cotton ball? 'What the?' Tsuna thought as he reached down scared of it but curious to know what it was.

"Tsu-kun," Nana came running toward him.

"I'm home," he said as she got to him and reached down for the black cotton ball on the floor. "What is that?" he asked his mother. It began to wiggle around in her arms. Tsuna jumped back scared of what it could possibly be.

"Say hello to your new little brother!" Nana exclaimed.

"What?" Tsuna screamed as he saw the thing unravel itself. A little boy in a cow printed onesie, with an unruly bed of hair, and horns at the side of his head stared up at Tsuna. He looked scared like he was about to cry. He seemed to be about six years old or so.

"Your father found him at work in an unsafe home, and he was an orphan there. He seems to believe that the horrible place was his home and his family... Well anyways, it was called Bovino Home for Children and Lost Workers" Nana began explaining. The little boy began to tear up as he watched Tsuna like he was scared of angering him and getting yelled at.

"Your father couldn't allow for him to suffer anymore especially since little Lambo got attached to him. So I know this is a big change, and we should have spoken to you before we decided. It was just that he had to decide quickly. Lambo would have been taken to another foster home. Please play nice and help Lambo adjust to his new life," Nana finished with a sad smile as she waited for an answer.

Tsuna saw his mom's eyes. They had the same sadness as her smile did. To him, it looked like his mom was waiting to see his reaction and maybe even scared of his reaction. He looked down into his mom's arms and watched the little cow swarm around until it got out of her arms and ran off.

"I understand. Don't worry. Besides… I've always wanted a little brother!" Tsuna said with his heart melting smile in place.

"Oh thank you, Tsu-kun!" Nana had small tears in the corners of her eyes as hugged Tsuna tightly. 'She was scared.'

"No problem," Tsuna said, happy to have done something right today. He's eyes glazed as he looked toward the living room where the calf ran off to.

Nana ran off to begin making dinner not noticing Tsuna's gaze. She screamed back, "Please help Lambo settle in, Tsu-kun! Help him find a room!"

Tsuna began heading into the living area in search of the calf. He found the calf stuffing his face with grape candies while sitting on the ground. Tsuna walked up to him and sat down in front of him.

"Hi there." He spoke softly to the small boy. He could already tell the small boy was nervous and frightened. "My name is Tsuna, and I'm really happy if you would be my little brother…" Tsuna smiled at the boy. Lambo looked up curiously at Tsuna. Tsuna noticed how Lambo felt unsure of him, and he noticed the little calf was protecting his grape candies. "Don't worry. I won't take them from you. They are yours." Tsuna was still smiling as he watched the little boy for a reaction.

"I'm Lambo of the Bovino Family," he said after a while.

'Probably finally believed my words,' Tsuna thought.

"Hello, Lambo-kun. Do you know that my family will be taking care of you from this day on?" Tsuna tried explaining. Lambo stared at Tsuna curiously before nodding slowly and then shaking his head no, making Tsuna confused.

"Well, what I'm trying to say is Lambo-kun is going to be staying here and living with us. You're going to be a part of our family from today on, and it is going to be great. You'll make new friends here and have a big bedroom for yourself. Also, Mom's food is amazing. You'll really love it. Do you want to go pick out a room? You have three to choose from." Tsuna said as he stood up.

Lambo looked up at Tsuna as he spoke. Lambo stood up after he stuffed all his grape candies into his hair and mouth. Tsuna grimaced at how unhygienic that was but reached down to offer him his hand to hold. Lambo stared at it. He was thinking Tsuna wanted his candies. Suddenly, Tsuna took his little hand in his and began walking to the stairs. Lambo stared in awe at Tsuna like he was some mythical beast.

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The first room was across from the guest room. It was a small room compared to the others, and it was cluttered with some boxes from Tsuna's childhood. 'Mom must have brought them down from the attic.' Tsuna was in shock to see it cleaned but still bare of everything but a mattress. 'She must want to take him out shopping for new things for his new room.

The next room was a bit bigger. It had a full-size bed with classic blankets and plain color walls. Tsuna could tell it was still being cleaned, but it was decent for a guest room. 'When did Mom do all this? Why hasn't she let Gokudera-kun sleep in one of these rooms?' Tsuna looked down at Lambo who seemed interested but wanting to go see more.

Tsuna explained that there was one left. They went next door and it was across from another door with fish on taped to it. Tsuna turned to point to his room.

"That one across from here is my room and next door to here is Mom's room. The one next door is the restroom, okay?" Tsuna looked down to the boy to make sure he understood. He nodded.

Tsuna noticed Lambo staring at Nana's bedroom door for a second before walking into the bedroom. The inside looked like a nursery or little boy's room. The walls were painted a bright blue and clouds decor on them. There was a window with protective bars on but low enough for even Lambo to see out of. The glass was a shatter proof material. 'Dad was always so overprotective.'

Tsuna was watching Lambo as he walked around the second biggest bedroom in the house. Lambo walked over to the small bed and sat as he looked around. There were more boxes of Tsuna's childhood around. Tsuna walked and sat next to Lambo hands ou to catch him as he fell toward him from the extra weight.

"We can change anything you want Lambo-kun," Tsuna began as he waited for Lambo to speak.

"Lambo likes it, but I think it would look prettier with more," Lambo said as his eyes shined as he stared at the walls. "Like rain over there and thunder! And over there a pretty sun shining down on Lambo!"

"Sure! I'll talk to Mom about it, so we can go shopping this weekend." Tsuna smiled brightly at the little boy who was just as excited now. Tsuna smiled a big smile now. He was happy Lambo was a happy and excitable child. He was scared the boy would not like him. That was one of his biggest fears when he was introduced to his new little brother. "So this the room you want?" Lambo nodded quickly with hopeful eyes.

"Great! Let's go see Mom, so we can start planning what to buy for your room." Tsuna reached down to lift Lambo off the bed as he carried him out of the room for dinner.

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Lambo jumped out of his arms running to Nana. Tsuna couldn't help the laugh that escaped him as he saw his little brother excited and happy. He continued to smile when he saw his mom picking him up and listening to his words.

"We foud a room." Tsuna began to say as he wanted to explain what Lambo was most likely saying to her. "It's my old bedroom. He liked the walls and wants to paint more things on it. I personally think it was the best match."

"Oh, that's so great! I thought you would like that one, Lambo-kun!"

"Mom, tomorrow after school we could go buy Lambo his things since I know you want to do that immediately."

"Oh, yes! Let's do that Lambo-kun! Since his room is not going to be ready for a few days since we have to paint. Can he sleep with you Tsu-kun?"

"Of course, what do you think Lambo?"

They looked to Lambo's little face as he stared up at them. "Okay!" They laughed and began setting the table for dinner.

"Oh Tsu-kun, where is Gokudera-kun today?"

"Oh, well Gokudera-kun had an interview for a part-time job somewhere. He said he wouldn't be coming today. I'm sorry, I forgot to mention it sooner since we were busy with my new little brother." Tsuna smiled down at Lambo who was eating messily.

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Tsuna jumped in bed with an already half asleep Lambo curled up in his arms. They had just taken a bath that Lambo definitely needed after how messy he ate. Tsuna places Lambo down and watched the little boy's sleeping face as he fell fast to sleep. Tsuna smiled softly as he stared at the little boy who was now snoring softly and peacefully. Today was a memorable moment in Tsuna's life. Tsuna continued to smile and curled up next to his new adorable, little brother.

"Goodnight," he whispered softly as a tear escaped his eyes. He whipped it away and wrapped his arm around Lambo. He held him the whole night.

Nice and short. Sorry, it is so short and for any mistakes you may have found, but I hope it was worth the wait. Did you enjoy it? I like it!

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