Hibari - thought

" Hibari" - dialogue

And now Presenting: The Sky Owns The Aloof Cloud

Author: FluffyStrawberryParfait

Beta-Reader: SailorKechara

Chapter 4

The morning comes, noting that today is unusual for Tsuna, who woke up earlier than usual. Though, as usual, he woke up without Hibari by his side.

Rubbing his eyes, he then stood up and fixed the bed before taking a bath. Tsuna had always preferred baths. One of his general policies in life was never to do anything standing up that could just as easily be done lying down. He climbed into the tub as soon as the water got hot and he sat watching with a curiously blank look on his face as the water overtook him.

The water slowly inched up his legs, which were crossed and folded into the tub. He realized that he was too short and too small for this bathtub. He looked just like the same person as always. He is aware that he is petite and just playing at being a grown up, but at least he's trying.

As the water began to splash over his un-muscled stomach, he thought of about himself. He knew from the start that he had no mother, yet he can't just pretend like he doesn't care. Hibari told him a long time ago about his parents and he said he didn't know the names of Tsuna's mother and father. That's the only time they talk about it; the first and maybe the last time. Eventually, he lost the will to ask more about them and about himself; like, how did he end up living with Hibari? If only he had courage... But he doesn't.

Kring! Kring!

There's no person who would bring an alarm clock inside the bathroom. At least that's what we thought, but Tsuna is different. He always brings an alarm clock inside the bathroom just in case he forgets the time and would be late for school.

Tsuna took a deep breath and slid down, immersing his head in the water. Emerging, he opened the drain in the tub. He then stood up, toweled off, silenced the alarm clock and got dressed.

When he exited the bathroom, a paper was stuck on the right side of the refrigerator. It was Hibari who always stuck something to it. He took it and read,

"Tsunayoshi,

I'll be home late. Don't wait for me. Eat by yourself.

K. Hibari"

Such a short letter. Well, nevermind. Tsuna just took a piece of toasted bread while deciding to eat it on his way to school. He locked the door and proceeded walking to his school.

Tsuna arrived early for the first time. He sat down on his seat, slamming his head onto his tabletop like always. Then there was a sudden tap on his right shoulder. He lazily looked to see who the one who made the action was.

It was Sasagawa Kyoko. She is cute and beautiful. So with his being dame and no-good Tsuna, it is a miracle to have her as his friend. Though, last year he was being bullied almost everyday by the person named Mochida, who is a 7th grader now and attending a different school, Namimori Junior High. Next year Tsuna will be a 7th grader, too. He hopes he can make it until high school. For now, he'll enjoy his time freely.

Now back to Sasagawa Kyoko. Well, everyday she greets Tsuna with a warm smile always on her face. Since she is the only friend of Tsuna's, he tries his best not to act lame in front of her. Though, he can't avoid it. Like, in some situations, him being tripped by his own feet. Even though Kyoko has been a friend of Tsuna's since they started attending school, she still doesn't know who Tsuna's guardian is. She wants to know, but she wished that Tsuna would tell her.

The bell rung and the two students sat on their original seats. Like always, this day is boring, Tsuna thought.

He stood up, gather up his things and bid his goodbye to Kyoko. He then exited the building. On his way home, he stopped by to his favorite ice cream shop and ordered vanilla, his favorite. As the sun slowly set, Tsuna enjoyed licking his ice cream and not caring about his surrounding. Then, suddenly, he saw his ice cream spilled onto the ground. How? Who did...?

Realization strikes Tsuna as he understands. While enjoying the ice cream, a girl running toward him suddenly bumped into him. Now, the ice cream won't be finish. But, who's that girl anyway?

He looked up when he saw the girl with wavy black hair and maybe a height of 164 cm. Both of her hands were holding a camera as if securing it from any harm, if possible. "O-Ouch!" the girl said while scratching his head, startling Tsuna.

He hurriedly stood up and offered his hand for the girl to take. The girl took it and they stared at each other for a long time. At the same time they both bowed apologetically, which causes them to bump each others head. Another whine escapes from the two.

Tsuna should be bowing again but was stopped by the girl. "Sorry, I was just in a hurry. Sorry, you can't finish the ice cream you bought. Sorry, I caused you trouble," the girl said non-stop.

"Don't be sorry. I should be the one apologizing." Tsuna was now pointing at the camera. "I hope your camera isn't damaged." When he looked closely at the girl, she seemed very familiar.

"No, I guess it is fine. Anyways, are you okay? Are you hurt?" She checked her camera before looking at the brunet again.

Tsuna just merely shakes his head indicating he is fine.

"I'm Satsuki. Takahashi Satsuki. You?"

It sounds like a boy's name, but no she's a girl. "Sawada Tsunayoshi." Smiling at the girl cutely, he offered his hand for a handshake but there was no reaction from the girl. So, he blinked two times before tilting his head to the side with a questioning look on his face.

While the brunet was acting adorably, Satsuki just stared at him blankly before suddenly hugging Tsuna tightly. Tsuna was caught off guard and almost fell but thanks to the girl's hug stayed standing.

"Sooo cuteee! You're the cutest guy I've ever met. Nghhh." Squeezing him tightly, she squealed.

"C-Can't b-breath!" One thing Tsuna knows is that he's in a dangerous situation. Almost choking, he pulls away from the hug of the girl and runs quickly behind an electrical post. Sticking his head out, he looks at the girl with a 'don't come near me' look.

Satsuki, instead of being surprised, only finds Tsuna's action as cute. The sadistic girl takes one step towards the brunet, but Tsuna flinches and steps backward. Their situation is a direct proportionality relationship. As the girl moves closer the brunet, he takes some step backwards. It's like playing tug-of-war.

In just a second the girl is out of Tsuna's sight.

"Come on. I'll treat you an ice cream." Not letting Tsuna respond, she took the brunet's hand and dragged him to the shop where Tsuna had bought the ice cream earlier. "It was my fault for you won't be able to enjoy the ice cream," she continued, stealing a glance at Tsuna, "So, I'll treat you. Let's go."

They had walk for a few minutes before arriving at the shop, where Satsuki ordered two ice creams. "What flavor is your favorite?" She's weird, but there's something in her aura that's causing the things running through Tsuna's mind. "Come on, don't be shy. Can't you talk? You just talked a while ago." She noticed she's being too talkative, so she quiets.

"Vanilla…" Tsuna said shyly. And so, Satsuki ordered an ice cream in a cup.

The girl recommended that they should eat theirs' inside the shop, since it's not fun eating it while walking. Plus, she also wanted to talk to Tsuna more. Tsuna nodded back and they moved along to some empty seats. The first few minutes they just focused on eating the ice cream, but since the girl is Satsuki he wouldn't be at peace for long.

"So you're still attending school, since you look like it?" He just nodded and he goes back in eating.

"You really like vanilla ice cream, huh? You look so cute. Are you really a boy? You're more feminine than me." The girl pouted. She asked so much that Tsuna doesn't know if he is supposed to be nodding again or shaking his head.

"You know, you don't talk much. I like it, but you're not a great conversationalist. Oh! I have an idea," She shouted, alarming Tsuna, who has a feeling people are looking at them.

"This!" She exclaimed as she put her pictures on the table. "These were taken by me. I'm a photographer." Tsuna is interested, so he looks at the pictures without touching them.

"Go on. You can touch them and look at them." As the boy gathered the pictures in his hands, he scanned every one of them. Suddenly, his eyes widen and the girl notices it. She asks, "What is it? Something wrong, Tsuna-kun?"

Why does she have Kyoya's pictures? What does Kyoya have to do with this girl? He thought with a frightened look.

A/N: So how was it? Are now guessing what's the relationship between Satsuki and Hibari? Please do tell me your opinion about this chapter.