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SFX : *creeaak*

"yes he's sleeping"

"good, proceed to the next step. But drop the comunicator first. Remember, if you fail then your whole family will pay the prize. We're not joking around so take this seriously." He threated over the phone as I gulped then answered in shutter.

"I-I understand…"

"good, We'll give you 2 hour to escape from there and give us the report… *click*" He hung up.

I put down my shaking hand. I stared blankly at this big white door infront of me.

' this should be easy… just get in then stab him few times on his heart before he's awake…' I said the plan to my self but then as if arguing my heart speak up. 'but you don't want to kill. Especially him… Boss is a kind hearted man. He had helped you and your family since forever… you can't do this' it says.

'but my family is in trouble! This is the only way…" I argued back. My mind is all messed up. I've got to save my family but I have to kill my ever kind boss… I… I… what should I do?

As I thinked about it I stepped into the room, the comunicator has been crushed as that man instructed. And now I'm right on the side of my boss' bed with a knife in my right hand.

My heart beats is so loud that I'm afraid it'll wake the brunet infront of me. but seeing that he doesn't even stir I guess that I'm alright.

Now I have to make a choice… my boss or my family?

I raised the knife up high while holding it with my both hands trying to stop it from shaking.

'I'm going to save my family…

I'm going to kill…

I HAVE TO kill…

I…

I…

I can't…"

I fall on my knees, dropping the knife to the side. 'I can't do this… He's too kind… He has helped my dad and myself passed those hard time… I can't betray him…' I cried in silence.

"you've done the right choice Alonzo…" A voice said, shocking me. I raised my head timmidly, only to see that he is awake.

I backed away, "I-I'm s-so sorry s-sir… I-I don't m-mean t-to… p-please s-spare me…" I shuttered in fear but then I hear him chuckle.

He then walked off his bed to me. and I'm stunned in my spot, scared of my fate.

When he's right infront of me he crouched down and then…

Ruffled my hair as if I'm a child…

"Eh?"

He giggled again making me totally confused, "you don't have to be afraid, you didn't do anything wrong. Even though you were about to kill me but you stopped yourself from doing it. By doing that you've proven me your royalty and that you're not a bad guy.

So there's nothing to be afraid of… " He said.

"B-But sir… I was… I was-"

"no you weren't" He cutted me before I can confess.

"You just a victim… don't worry, we'll help you freed your family…" He smiled warmly. He then helped me stood up before he reached his phone on the desk, dialling some number while I still stunned in my place.

"I… I'm so sorry…" I said barely in whisper.

"Hm?" He turned to me while putting his phone on his right ear.

"I'm sorry…" I repeated with tears flowing from my eyes.

'How can… he helped me? though I was going to kill him?' I thought. I put my hands on my face trying to hid it in embarassment. "I'm sorry… I'm sorry…" Who knew what'll happen I did kill him back then…

"Shhh… It's okay. Everything will be fine" He said, soothing my feelings in an instant. I tried to stop my cried.

"B-But I don't deserve this… I don't deserve your forgiveness sir Decimo-"

"well I'm not forgiving you for that" he said, making me widen my eyes.

'I knew it' I thought smiling bitterly at the ground, I don't expect less.

"-I can't forgave the fact that you called me 'sir decimo'." He said continuing his words successfully making me stare at him in confusion.

"How many time do I have to tell you to call me 'Tsuna'? Seriously Alonzo, should I make a tatto on your forehead so you won't forget that again?" I saw him frowned… or was it pouting? Well anyway, he was frowning while folding his arm. And I can't get even confused than this.

'I was about to kill him and this is what he's concerned for?!'

"well yeah, Telling that to you was almost as hard as telling Hayato the same topic. And just for you know I have to spent 10 years to make him do that. I don't want to spend my other ten to you!" He said.

'did he-?'

"no, I'm not reading your mind. it's just writen all over your face." he said then he distand himself as he makes a call.

"Alonzo?" his call manage to stop me from dazing. "y-yes?"

"can you tell me which fagmilia is it? The last time you had contact with them and the place that might be their hideout?" He asked.

"o-oh… It's Nuovo Fagmilia. the time is eum, around 11? Right before I… get into this room… and for their hideout, I have no idea." he frowned a little before then back to his calm composture, saying his thanks then proceed the call.

I stared at him… he somehow looks glowing.

No, it's not a feeling such as love. No… I'm straight for godsake and I'm married already.

This feeling is… Admiration… Yeah…

"look at him Alonzo. That boy… the soon to be Decimo… he'll become a shiny star…a great leader, I can tell…" my dad said once.

"him? But he's only 14! It's just two years bellow me. how could you be so sure?"

"I've witnessed it my self…" he smiled at me, "I believe that you will know the reason in the future"

That time I don't get what did he means but now I understand.

Like a shiny star, indeed…

a smile slowly curve up into my lips but it soon dissapeard as I saw him coughing rather harshly.

"S-Sir?! Are you alright?" I asked as I help him balancing himself. He smiled weakly at me as his choughs died down.

It's not like I don't recognize it before, but it just getting clearer. His pale skin, his flustered face, the bags under his eyes…

With my instinct I touched his forehead just to pull it back real quick. "Sir, you're burning up!"

He just chuckled, "I'm aware of that"

"well let's get you on the bed then! You need to rest!" I said then help him back to his bed.

"I'll call for doctors-"

"-wait! please call Shamal instead. And please don't tell anyone else." he requested. I can hardly agreed, but I did.

"thank you" he said.

"no… I should be the one who thanked you… thank you for everything that you've done for me…" I said at him and he's smiling back at me. "well then, I'll take my leave now" He gave a nod of permission.

Tsuna POV

"oh wait!" I called Alonzo again right before he closed the door.

"Yes?" he asked politely

"I have one more question…"

"and what is it?"

"Are you the one who poisoned my food?" I asked carefully.

"what?" He asked back in confusion. 'he's not the culprit. So there's another one…'

I smiled at him as I shooked my heavy head slowly. "nah, forget it. Good night…"

He eye smiled at me, "Good night… Tsuna…" then he closed the door.

Giving me time to get some sleep while hoping that I'll get better by the time I woke up in the morning…

Then I just remember something, I sighed 'Shamal would love to give me a long lecture when he saw me… *sigh*…oh well' and then I fall asleep.