Never had Tsuna wanted school to end as badly as he did today. And it seemed that everyone had the same opinion as him.

And who wouldn't want to leave the school when Hibari was on a rampage? He was so angry that even the tiniest of infractions would lead to being bitten to death. (The nurse's office was brimming with injured students and staff alike.) So, it was no wonder that the whole school was afraid of him, even the members of the Disciplinary Committee.

As soon as the bell rang, he, along with everyone else in school, ran towards the gates in a frantic bid to escape Hibari's wrath. He managed to avoid being trampled or hit while running to the gates but someone caught his arm when he reached the gates. He immediately stiffened, expecting an attack or worse - Hibari.

"Woah, Tsuna-kun. Why are you in a rush? In fact, why is everyone running away from school? I know school is terrible, but it can't have been that bad," a soft and confused voice commented from behind. He spun around and saw Hari, looking completely befuddled.

"Hi-hi-hibari-san," was all Tsuna managed to choke out in fear because there was a menacing aura coming from the school grounds and he needed to leave now.

"Hibari-san?" Hari asked and Tsuna took the opportunity to escape from his very lax grip. He wanted to run away but he couldn't leave Hari behind to face an angry Hibari. So he held on to Hari's arm to lead him away from the terrifying prefect. Hari remained unmoved despite Tsuna's insistent and desperate tugs.

"You," and never has Hibari spoken with more malice and venom than he did at that moment.

"Hi-hibari-san!" Tsuna squeaked, needing to leave - with Hari - now.

"Ah. You. The herbivore boy," Hari said blithely and Tsuna felt the menacing aura become stronger, colder, denser. He was almost choking because of it.

(It oddly reminded him of Reborn in the principal's office.)

"I will bite you to death," Hibari practically growled as he charged at Hari with his tonfas on hand. Hari jumped back with a surprised guffaw (And how can he laugh at a time like this?), dragging Tsuna with him because he hasn't let go of Hari's arm.

"Sorry, maybe next time?" Hari said excitedly with a wave as he held onto Tsuna's arm with his other hand and ran. Tsuna stumbled a bit as he followed Hari's lead and ran as if his life depended on it (which it did), since Hibari gave chase.

Seeing as how he easily dodged Hibari's attack, Tsuna knew that Hari could move faster without being held back by Tsuna. So despite his lack of breath, he offered, "Leave me behind. You can run faster without me."

Without missing a step as he took a left turn, he looked back at Tsuna with narrowed brown eyes that glinted in displeasure. "I am not leaving you behind, Tsuna-kun. Not unless you want me to." he said evenly, not sounding winded in the very least.

Tsuna knew there was a world of meaning behind those words. (A proclamation. A prayer. A promise.)

"Do you want me to leave, Tsuna-"

"No!" Tsuna interrupted, breathless yet determined.

Hari smiled. This time though, Tsuna didn't flinch at the sight because he was too focused on running away from Hibari. And part of him wondered (the same part that wasn't afraid of that smile) how can that small gesture exude so much warmth, gentleness, and kindness?

"Good," Hari said with finality. "I don't want to either," he added as they took another turn.

They ran for quite a while, going through alleyways and side streets before Tsuna asked, "Where are we going?" Reborn and Hari's house wasn't that far from school.

"I dunno," Harry said cheerfully as he ducked into another street, Hibari still behind them.

"What? Do you even know where you're going?" Tsuna had to ask because he was absolutely tired. He was sweating buckets and his legs were burning; but he can't stop because he didn't Hibari to catch up and attack them - attack Hari. Tsuna would not allow that to happen.

"Of course not! I just moved here a few weeks ago," Hari said, still cheerful and energetic. He didn't even have the decency to sound a little winded at all.

Tsuna panicked when Hari led them to a dead end. He tried to lead Hari to another alleyway but Hari was stronger as he tugged Tsuna close to him. "I'm going to apparate," he said as the whole world shifted.

His knees buckled when he felt the ground underneath his feet and so he leaned onto the solid warm wall in front of him. He took deep breaths, not wanting to vomit the wonderful lunch Hari prepared for him. Then the wall started to move.

"I'm sorry," and he looked up, realizing that he was leaning on Hari, who was looking down on him with a frown. "I know it feels nauseating, but I didn't want Hibari to catch us." And then he grinned, showing off his teeth. "Besides, wasn't that fun?"

"Fun?" Tsuna shrieked, jumping away from Hari's loose hold on him. "Being chased by an angry Hibari was not fun. It was insane. You're insane!" he yelled at Hari's face.

The only sound that can be heard was Tsuna's breathing as he was trying to catch his breath. Then he gasped when the adrenaline faded away and his brain finally caught up with what he said.

How dare he sound so ungrateful to Hari and Reborn, who was also in the room and staring at him with his beady black eyes? Even though he was speaking - shouting, oh gods - to Hari, he knew any insult towards him would also offend Reborn and vice versa. How dare he insult them?

Insult Reborn who has been infinitely patient in tutoring him. Who healed him when he was sick and injured. Who never really injured Tsuna even though he was sometimes aggressive with his prods when Tsuna wasn't paying attention or speaking up. Who stood up for him in front of the bullies - his classmates, their parents, the principal. (Hari said so.)

And Hari, how could he have insulted Hari who never demanded anything from him? Who has been cooking dinner and snacks for him. Who prepared lunch for him. Who walked with him to and from school. Who always provided Tsuna with a gentle and warm hand. Who didn't leave him behind.

He felt tears prickling at the corner of his eyes and he willed them away. He had no right to cry after hurting them (because names can hurt, he should know).

The silence was broken by a snicker. Tsuna glanced at Reborn, who let out a snicker and was now laughing out loud. He was soon followed by Hari who held his stomach as he curled into himself because of his deep belly laugh.

"I am./He is." They said simultaneously in between their chuckles. They shared a glance before dissolving into uncontrolled laughter once more.

Tsuna could only stare at them incredulously.

Eventually Hari stopped laughing though he let out a giggle as he moved to Tsuna. He sported a gigantic grin, teeth and all, as he stood in front of Tsuna. He only closed his eyes, feeling the tears run down his face, as he prepared for his punishment.

"I am absolutely insane," Hari said, soft and gentle as ever, as he cupped Tsuna's face. "I don't think I ever had sanity to begin with so I haven't lost anything. So there's no need to cry," he said jokingly, thumbing Tsuna's tears away.

Tsuna just stared at Hari, who wasn't smiling though he didn't look angry. He looked calm, patient, gentle. (Like always.) "You didn't do or say anything wrong. So there's nothing to be sorry for, okay?"

And Tsuna couldn't find the words to answer because his throat was clogged so he nodded.

"Good." Hari nodded back.

"So why was Hibari chasing you?" Reborn asked when he finally got his own breath back.

"Because he wanted to bite me to death," Hari said, amused, as he slowly stepped away from Tsuna.

(Part of him was grateful for the distance, but another part of him pleaded Hari to stay.)

There was a dangerous glint in Reborn's eyes as he looked at Tsuna. "You're failing in P.E. so you should start building up your stamina, speed, and strength," Reborn said and Tsuna had a bad feeling.

"And this Hibari will keep chasing Harry until he bites him to death, right?" he continued with a scoff as if the idea was laughable. He didn't wait for Tsuna's answer as he continued, "Knowing Harry, he doesn't have a sense of direction. ("Excuse me," Hari huffed.) So you should lead him around Nanimori." Tsuna just stared in silence because he didn't (want to) understand what Reborn was saying.

"In other words, you are going to run with Harry around Nanimori for an hour. Or until you reach a dead end, in which Harry will apparate you home." And Tsuna just stared at Reborn some more.

"Doesn't that sound fun, Tsuna-kun?" Harry said excitedly and Tsuna stared at him in turn.

"Insanity runs in the family," Reborn said as if that explained everything.

(And, in a way, it did.)

On Insanity and Family - end.

late again. i'm sorry but harry just wouldn't shut up. i already had a draft but then he added lines and wouldn't stop. and i'm also sorry that i haven't replied to all the reviews. xc

to KK, you're welcome. and um. i already have an interlude/chapter/whatever planned out for that so hopefully, i'll post it soon. hahaha.

to Grayfia, explosions can kill. and as much fun as they are, he's already skittish and they don't need to push tsuna. but that doesn't mean he's not going to use insane training techniques. (like now.)

thank you for dropping by and i hope you enjoyed your read~