The science fair is today, you and Kurapika were assigned to be partners. Normally, you didn't like working with others and your would try your hardest to convince the teacher to let you work alone. And when all your attempts fail, you would tell your partner that you would do all the work. All this because of your shyness, and you didn't want anyone holding you back. But when you were paired up with Kurapika, you were ecstatic. You were comfortable around Kurapika so you didn't worry about going sheepish. You knew Kurapika is smart, so you know he would do his part and do a great job at it too.

You both decided that the project would be about the efforts of music on plants. Kurapika worked with the plant listening to classical music, and you worked with the plant listening to rock. When the experiment was done, Kurapika looked over the data and made charts as you put everything together on the poster board.

"This is going to be a great science fair!" Neon yelled as she threw her hands in the air. "So what's your project?"

"H-How music efforts pl-plants." You said hesitantly. You were still quite shy around Neon. Her energetic behavior kinda made you a bit nervous.

"Really? Cool! My's on crystal growth." She said as she pointed at her display.

"Sorry that you had to do your project by yourself." Said Kurapika as he set up your display with an apologetic expression.

"Oh it okay. I'm actually happy that I did it on my own. I really hope Daddy will like it and be proud of me."

"Daddy?" You asked confused.

"Yep, my Daddy is coming to the science fair! Isn't that great?"

"That's great Ms. Neon." Said Kurapika.

"I know, I can't wait!"

"Hey (F/n), are you okay?" He asked as he looked at you. You were completely frozen, stiff as a broad. Sure you were nervous because of all the people. But hearing that one of those people will be someone like Light Nostrade, terrified you into a coma like state.

Kurapika's POV

(F/n) just stood there with an expression that was a mix of shock and fear. No matter how much I tried she wouldn't respond, like she's turned to stone. (Princess Jellyfish! XD)

"Is she okay?" Neon asked confused.

"To be honest, I don't know." I answer her. There was an awkward silence.

"Well okay then... I'm gonna go back to my booth. Hope you can snap the statue out of it before the judges come by. Bye." She walked back to her booth.

"Bye."

Unfortunately, to me it didn't seem like (F/n) would be coming back to reality anytime soon. That when I heard a voice I wasn't expecting to hear. "Hey, it's Kurapika. Kurapika!" I turn around to see that the voice was Gon. He was waving at me as he ran towards me with Killua. They were both wearing (s/n) Middle School uniforms.

"Gon, Killua? What are you doing here?"

"This science fair is for sixth - twelfth grades." Killua point out.

"It's so cool to see you here!" Gon said excited.

"And your roommate is here too. What's her name again?" Killua asked.

"(F/n)." I answered.

"Well it's good to see you again (F/n)." Said Gon as he went up to her. "Uh... Hello? Yo (F/n) can you hear me?" Gon waved his hand in front of her face. When that didn't work, Gon shake (F/n) hard. That finally beat her to earth.

2nd Person POV

When you came to, you noticed that Neon was gone. In her place was Kurapika's friends, Gon and Killua. "Uh... Wh-What? happened?"

"You spaced out for a moment. Is something wrong?" Kurapika asked.

"Ah... W-Well, i-it's one thing to be a little nervous about being judged. B-But i-it's completely frighting knowing that Light Nostrade will be here."

"So. It's not that much of a big deal." Said Killua.

"Yeah, just relax and be yourself. You'll be just fine." Said Gon with a big smile on his face. Seeing that smile made you believe that he was right. You took a deep breath and calmed down.

"Thank you, I needed that." You said calmly with a soft smile.

"Your welcome!"

"So... Your project is about plant growth? That seems kinda boring to me." Said Killua.

"Killua.." ?Gon sounded like he was sorry for what Killua said. Hearing it made you feel depressed.

"...I-I know it is. It was all I could think of." You said with your (h/c) bangs covering your (e/c) eyes.

You broke out of your depression when you heard Kurapika say "It doesn't matter if it's boring or not. Either way you did a great job on it." With that, he smiled at you.

Seeing that smile make you flush a little. Wow... He's so handsome when he smiles like that. Wait! I can't just keep on staring at him. I need to say something, quick! "A-Ah i-i-it wasn't just me. Y-You did a good job too." Your face was bright red now. Come on, (F/n). Calm down, if you don't they'll notice the blushing. By then it will probably be as red as a fire truck. You managed to calm yourself and your face was back to it's (s/c) color. "S-So... what's your project?" You asked to change the subject.

"Oh, our project? We did an experiment to see where bacteria grows in fast food places." Killua answered, then a big mischievous smile grew on his face. "Do you want to know where we found the most." The way he said it that time was cool and evil. It spent shivers down your spine.

"I-I'm a-a-a little scared to find out. B-But I have a f-feeling that your gonna t-tel me anyway. So... P-Please say toilet."

Killua's mischievous grin grew wider. "It was actually in the ice dispenser."

Hearing that made you vomit a little in your mouth. "O-Oh the wonderful world of science! That will get you both the blue ribbon." You laugh nervously.

"That's just disgusting. No more fountain drinks for me." Said Kurapika with a disgusted expression. A bell rang, telling everyone that the science fair was about to begin. "Guess you two should get back to your booth."

"Yeah, you're right. Best of luck to you both!" Said Gon as he and Killua walk back to their spot.

You were able to stay calm when the judges came back. But what really made you start shaking like autumn leaf was seeing Neon's Dad, Light Nostrade. Kurapika noticed your shaking hand and grab hold on it. "Don't worry, everything's gonna be fine." You stop shaking and took a breath.

Mr. Nostrade walked straight to your booth and looked only at Kurapika. This made you feel better, since he wasn't noticing you. "Kurapika. Have things been going well in my daughter's protection?" Mr. Nostrade asked Kurapika.

"Everything has been going smoothly. She does have a couple of fans, but that's nothing I can't handle."

You wanted to support the blond with what he said, and you couldn't help but speak "Y-Yeah, on Valentine's Day a-a whole bunch of guys came running after Neon. I-If Kurapika w-wasn't there to back them off, she p-probably w-would have been eaten alive."

Mr. Nostrade turned his head and switched his attention to you. "Well thank you for telling me that. And... you are?" Mr. Nostrade asked. You cover your face with a book. You didn't like his staring.

"(F-f/n)."

"(F/n) (L/n)?"

"Y-You know about me?" You slowly put the book down.

"Why yes, Neon had told a lot about you. She said your a marvelous girl. Thank you for showing her around the school on her first day." He said as he ruffled your (h/l) (h/c) hair.

"A-Ah no it's alright. And I-I'm sure I'm not that remarkable." You said with a sad smile as you bowed to him.

He chuckled. "And your modest too. Anyway, it was nice meeting you. And Kurapika, keep up the good work." And he left.

"I guess he likes you." Kurapika said with a soft smile.

"Y-You think so?"

"Yeah, you made a great first impression."

The science fair ended real quickly. Gon and Killua won first place with a blue ribbon. You and Kurapika won second place with a red ribbon. And Neon won third place with a white ribbon. "Aw... I didn't get first place!" Neon whined.

"W-Well... A-At least you won a ribbon." You said trying to cheer her up.

Neon let out a big sigh. "Yeah, I guess you're right." She said with a gleam look.

Mr. Nostrade came up and placed a hand on Neon's head "Come on now, let's go home." Said Mr. Nostrade, then Neon and her father left.

"I can't believe we won first place!" Said Gon with excitement.

"I-I knew you two would win." You said.

"Let's go and celebrate!" You smiled seeing the two overjoyed kids. Guess they're not that bad. They're actually pretty nice. I can see why Kurapika is friends with them.