CHAPTER 35- Moments during Shopping
Giotto's POV
It's been three days since Tsuna's condition became stable and until now she hasn't woke up. I was once again doing the usual-signing the paperworks and sorting them again to their importance. A knock echoed through my office and G entered with a letter on his hand.
"Guess what? The official invitation for the Cavallone Ball arrived just now, and the ball is just two days away", G said and placed the gold invitation on my desk.
"I can think that Dino is busy organizing that he forgot to send the invitations", I said and just smiled at my friend's silly actions.
"So as Nono said, we're all going right? So what will we do about Tsuna? If she wakes up..." G was interrupted when Elena bursted into the room.
"Guess what, Tsuna woke up, let's go", and with that said we all ran towards the direction of the infirmary. Even the Arcobalenos are there recently back from their mission. With Luce is the little Aria and beside them are the Arceo and my other Guardians.
"Tsuna are you alright now? Don't push yourself too hard if you're still tired", Knuckles said but Tsuna sat up.
"I'm feeling just fine don't worry. Luce-nee I didn't know you're back", Tsuna said and the Arcobalenos said that they just came back from their mission.
"Now that Tsuna has woken up then that means we're all going to attend the Cavallone Ball", Elena said and everyone cheered again. "Say Tsuna can I be the one to chose your dress this time?"
"I don't want to be a bother Elena", Tsuna responded but Elena just laughed.
"Nonsense, all of us will go shopping today and if you want you can join us if you're feeling well. The boys will accompany us and that's final", Elena said and looked at all of the males in the room including me.
"But Elena dear...", Daemon said.
"No buts Daemon and no protesting. If I ever hear anyone whine or protest then I'll drag him to the car myself", Elena said and all the females nodded. "Alright everyone, pick a male to hold your bags"
All of us groaned, shopping with girls most especially with Elena is one of our hatest things, our hands and feet would get numb from walking and bringing their heavy purchases.
"Alright as usual, the pinkhead G would carry my stuff", Hayate said and G gave a glare.
"Takeshi will be mine", Arisa said and Takeshi gave out a smile.
"Knuckles will be with me", Laela said and Knuckles gave a thumbs up.
"Lampo will be with me then", Rhea said and Lampo moped about the number of things he must bring.
"Kyoya, I trust that you will be with us for the duration of the shopping", Chrome said and Kyoya just froze on the spot. You see, Kyoya always escaped in the middle of the shopping torture.
"Yes less work for me", Daemon yelled and Elena gave him a smile.
"But Daemon dear I'll be shopping for a lot more than the usual", and Daemon's face fell. You see every time Kyoya escapes he would be the one to carry Chrome's bags seeing that he's the oldest brother.
"I'll have no choice but to pick you then", Viole said to Mukuro and tossed a thick roll of paper. "Those are only a fourth of the things I have to buy so you take care of it okay"
And at that moment Mukuro's face also fell...
"So Tsuna will you go with us?" Elena asked and Tsuna just nodded.
"Uh huh but I can carry my things you know", Tsuna said.
"Nope, you just recovered so you must not bring anything. Let's leave all of that to Giotto okay", Elena said and I just sighed.
"But...", Tsuna said and I gave her a smile.
"Don't worry Tsuna it's not a problem. Besides I can't let you bring anything considering your condition", I replied and Tsuna gave a small smile.
"Alright, now then let's meet at the entrance in thirty minutes", Elena said and we all went back to our rooms to get dressed.
Thirty minutes passed and we all met at the entrance with Knuckle bringing Tsuna in the bridal style and set her on the ground.
"Thank you Knuckles, but it was just fine for me to walk", Tsuna said but Knuckles smiled.
"Don't over exert yourself", Knuckles said and we all went outside. This time we told the drivers not to drive us because we'll do it ourselves. Sometimes we want to live like normal people.
Each car holds 2 pairs so we bought 4 cars of different brands, a Ferrari, a Mercedes, a Porsche, and a Bentley.
Inside the Ferrari is me, Tsuna, G, and Hayate. G is the one driving saying that the right-hand man should do everything for the boss and I am in the passenger seat. At the backseat are Tsuna and Hayate.
Inside the Mercedes are Takeshi, Arisa, Laela, and Knuckles. Takeshi is in the driver's seat and Knuckles is sitting in the passenger seat. The girls are at the back.
At the Porsche are Lampo,Rhea, Kyoya, and Chrome. The one driving is Kyoya and at the passenger seat is Lampo. Rhea and Chrome are at the backseat.
Lastly inside the Bentley are Viole, Mukuro, Daemon, and Elena. Daemon is the one driving and Mukuro is in the passenger seat. Viole and Elena are at the back seat.
After 20 minutes we arrived at the Mall and got ready for the hours of torture.
After parking the cars at the VIP section of the parking area we got out from the car and went inside the mall. The worst part of the shopping is not the bags but the crowd of fan girls and fan boys. We just ignored them and started our deadly shopping. The girls went inside all the dress shops and by that time each of the other boys got 5 shopping bags, Tsuna on the other hand only gave me 2 light bags.
We then went to the direction of the Shoe stores and another 7 shopping bags are added to the others burden while only 3 bags were added to mine. We went to the Jewellery stores again and this time, the girls appeared bringing 3 bags of purchases each containing 5 jewelleries each costing hundreds of thousands. Tsuna on the other hand bought only one simple bracelet decorated with the colors of the eight gems.
Maybe Tsuna was embarrassed to buy some things because they are using our money.
"Tsuna, don't you want to buy some more?" I asked Tsuna and was awarded by a shrug.
"Say Tsuna, what's the color of your dress for the ball?" I asked her and Tsuna widened her eyes.
"Why...why do you want to know?" she shyly asked and I gave her a grin.
"Just tell me", I answered her with my boss mode voice and that made her cringe.
"A light pink", she answered and I dragged her towards the direction of the jewellery store and ask for some suggestions of the saleslady for any accessories that complements a light pink dress. At the end I chose a diamond studded necklace, simple pink earrings with diamonds dangling, and a simple chain bracelet.
Tsuna denied accepting my gift but I insisted saying that she needs to wear this for the party.
"I don't want to overuse the money and besides I don't really like to buy things", Tsuna said and I just smiled.
"Nonsense, from now on I want you to buy some things too", I said. "At the past, you are always happy if I buy you some things and I know you haven't changed"
"I haven't but...I just don't want to use someone's money for my own", Tsuna said. "Now that I notice it, you seem different Giotto you're talking more to now. The Guardians and Protectors are also always together now, did something happen while I was asleep?"
"Nothing Tsuna, I just feel like it...besides aren't you happy that the Guardians and Protectors are starting to pair up?" I asked her and she smiled.
"'I'm happy about it but I was just surprised by the sudden change of your attitude. How can I say it..it's like you felt more like human", Tsuna said.
"Is that supposed to be a complement because it sounds more like an insult?" I asked her and I was rewarded by a laugh.
"It was a complement Mr. Vongola it's just that months ago, you are always locked at your study busy signing papers, and now you are always with us doing a lot of things", Tsuna said. Hearing that statement from her I can't help but smile.
"Hey lovebirds hurry up, let's go have lunch", Rhea said.
"Shut up Rhea", Tsuna said and Rhea and the others laughed while both of us flushed. "Let's go then Giotto"
Tsuna extended her hand and I accepted it, it's just like the scene when we went to the orphanage but now, it's like we're both comfortable with our situation.
We went to eat at a small cafe and each ordered a different kind of cake for lunch.
Giotto-Chocolate Chambourd
G- Chocolate Grand Marnier
Knuckles- Carrot
Elena- Red Velvet
Chrome- Kailua Velvet
Tsuna- Fresh Strawberry
Laela- White Chocolate
Rhea- Toasted Hazelnut Frangelico
Hayate- Vanilla Chocolate Chip
Daemon- Marble
Mukuro- Almond
Takeshi- Lemon
Viole- Vanilla Spice
Kyoya- French Vanilla
Lampo-Chocolate
Arisa- Vanilla
We then shared our cakes with each other, because Tsuna also loves Chocolate cakes I gave her half of mine and knowing that I also love strawberry she also gave me half of hers. In the end we ended up feeding each other and laughing.
"Looking at both of you now, you look like a couple", G said and we can't help but stop our actions and blush, I don't know with Tsuna though.
We finished eating and went home to finish our work. My Guardians and I have to attend a meeting and the Arceo still needs to do the patrolling.
"Well then, we'll be busy with work and we might not attend dinner, so I think I'll say see you tomorrow", I told Tsuna and she smiled in returned.
"I had a lot of fun today...see you tomorrow too Giotto", Tsuna replied and we both separated ways.
"You and Tsuna seem to be close than we would have guessed", Arisa said and everyone wiggled their eyebrows.
"Just promise us that I will be your best man Giotto okay", G said and ran towards the direction of the meeting room before I can smack him on the head.