CHAPTER 47- New Year Love
Tsuna's POV
Out of Giotto's kindness and our approval we gave all the workers a two weeks break for Christmas and New Year. That means, no maids, no butlers, no cooks.
Well because of that only the 16 of us remained in the headquarters, and that's a good thing because we can do everything we want because we are free from work for 2 weeks. The bad thing is no one cooks our food anymore, and here's the bad news, none of the Guardians nor do the Protectors know how to cook.
Currently Giotto and I are secretly hiding and eavesdropped at the talk of the Guardians and Protectors.
"You're supposed to be the oldest here Daemon cook something for us", Lampo said and Daemon glared.
"I'm a man, why must I cook, ask the ladies, it's their work", Daemon answered.
"Really darling, you can let me cook, that's if you want to DIE", Elena said. Elena learned Poison cooking from Bianchi, her cousin.
"I am really bad at housework", Rhea said. "You can trust me in hospital works though"
"I failed Home Economics", Laela said.
"I only know how to make omelettes", Chrome said
"I only know how to make burnt rice balls", Arisa said.
"...I can't", Viole said.
"I can try to cook", Hayate said and G then shouted.
"Are you insane? You blew up the whole kitchen when you tried to light the stove with your dynamites", G said.
"Then who can cook for us?" Mukuro asked.
"Wait a minute, if I remember well, Giotto got full marks at Home Economics", Knuckles said.
"We never tasted Giotto's cooking because we always volunteered to do the cooking so that he won't be tired", Arisa said.
"Wait a minute, when we were younger, Giotto did cook something when I was sick, and it was really good. Finally, we can eat", G said and ran all the way to Giotto's office. He came back after a few minutes with a scared look.
"Guys, I didn't see Giotto in his room or office. What should I do, I'm a failure as a right hand man", G said and knelt and started to bang his head on the floor.
I really can't bear watching the scene and Giotto and I started to laugh and revealed ourselves.
"Hime-sama, Ouji-sama I never knew you were here", Hayate said.
"Giotto there you are, I was really worried", G said. "You are good at cooking right? Please cook something we are starving"
"About that guys...", Giotto said and was interrupted by Elena.
"Don't tell me you don't know how to cook too? We're doomed", Elena said.
"Haha, it's not that. What Giotto is trying to say is that we already cooked breakfast and it's already served at the dining room", I explained and everyone's eyes brightened.
"REALLY...LET'S GO", everyone said and started to ran to the direction of the dining room. People are really desperate when they're hungry.
"And they're gone. Let's go then Tsuna", Giotto said.
We then went our way towards the dining room and saw everyone digging on the food like they've never eat for weeks.
"These are really good, these are all so heavenly", Lampo said and continued to stuff a piece of cupcake to his mouth.
"Yup, the two of you really did a good job. Speaking of which, you two are alone in the kitchen?" Elena said and everyone then looked at us with a grin.
"Well you see, we both woke up early and so Tsuna and I decided to cook since we are only the ones who know how", Giotto said.
"That's right, also Giotto told me how pitiful you look every time everyone is in a day off", I said.
"Hahaha, at last we will never be worried again", Mukuro said.
"I hate men who don't know how to cook", Viole said and started to sip her tea.
"Giotto, Tsuna can I ask you two to help me learn to cook then?" Mukuro whispered to the two of us and we both laughed.
After breakfast, let's just say that we dedicated half of the day for cooking lessons. To conclude everything, at least they improved.
"Tsuna, how do you make scones?" Mukuro then asked me.
"It's quite easy Mukuro-nii. Why do you want to learn it?"
"Well I heard, it's good to eat with tea"
"Yup...oh, don't tell me...Mukuro you plan to make some for Viole right?"
"I'm busted..alright, it's for her so can you help me make some in time for snacks?"
"Alright, alright. After lunch then, I'll help you"
"You okay there Tsuna?" Giotto asked.
"Yup, what about you? You seem to be tired?" I replied and prepared a seat for him.
"Well, Arisa asked me help her make some edible rice balls, Elena asked me to help her bake a cake too"
"That looks like a lot of work, but oh well. Here you go, I made a chocolate cake for you", I said and presented a slice of cake to Giotto. Giotto smiled and also grabbed something from the refrigerator.
"What a coincidence, I also planned to give you a vanilla cake", Giotto replied and presented me a slice of cake and I also smiled.
"What about us, don't we get something too?" Laela said.
"What about you ask your boyfriend to cook something for you", I said and both Knuckles and Laela blushed.
"When did you knew about it Tsuna-nee?" Laela said and nervously fidgeted.
"I figured it last night and I confirmed it with Giotto earlier. Congratulations. You too Rhea and Lampo, don't think Giotto and I haven't figured it out", I replied and the other couple also blushed.
"Yehey, more couples", Elena shouted and started to hug the two girls. The others alternated on congratulating the new couples and hugging them or in the boys case patting them on the shoulder.
We then quickly ate lunch and used the whole afternoon swimming at the pool. During dinner we had a picnic at the gardens and later on went star gazing.
After a few minutes a meteor shower happened and we all gasped.
"I heard from the news that there will be a meteor shower today so I decided to have dinner at the gardens", Giotto said and every one of us looked up again.
"Let's make a wish then. They say shooting stars can grant wishes", Chrome said and everyone began to close their eyes.
I then began to close my eyes and wished for the thing I wanted the most.
"I wish, that Giotto and I will end up together"
One week quickly passed and it's already time for New Year. As Vongola tradition we went all around the town and greeted all the townspeople who were very happy to see us. We also had a lot of fun because at the afternoon there was a street party and we decided to join, a feast was also prepared. After dinner is the bonfire and all were told to dance so of course being the one excited on these kinds of things, Elena dragged Daemon at the center and they both danced. The other couples also begin to follow the lead and in no time the town square was filled with dancing people.
One by one the Vongola couples also joined the fun- Kyoya and Chrome, Knuckles and Laela, and Lampo and Rhea.
A week ago, Mukuro and Viole also began to get closer after Mukuro gave Viole the scones. G and Hayate also seems to be closer after the Christmas Party.
"Lady Tsunayuki can I be graced with a dance", a random person asked me and I was about to decline the offer when suddenly someone came from behind me and wrapped a hand around my waist.
"Sorry sir, but I'm afraid that the Lady Tsunayuki will not be free for the whole night", Giotto said and whisked me away from the said man.
"Lord Giotto, please dance with me", a lot of women said but Giotto just waved an apology saying that he already has a partner for the dance.
"And who might that be Lord Giotto? The lady you have decided to be your partner for tonight?" I asked and Giotto just chuckled.
"Well I believe that a beautiful woman should be able to dance right. So shall we dance Princess?"
"Well I can't decline your offer. Let's do dance, my prince"
Elena's POV:
I was dancing with my beloved boyfriend Daemon until my love radar started to tingle. I looked all around the area only to spot Giotto and Tsuna dancing at the side with smiles on their faces.
"Oh...they really look good together. I wonder when they will end up?" I said and Daemon looked at the direction I was looking at.
"They sure look good together right, Elena?" Daemon said and I quickly nodded my head.
"By the way, dear what time is it already?" I asked Daemon.
"It's 11:45, only 15 minutes till New Year", Daemon answered.
"Listen Daemon, I have a plan and help me so that it will work successfully", I said and whispered something Daemon.
Giotto's POV:
Earlier I noticed that Tsuna was kind of depressed but I think it's only my imagination. Anyways, she's smiling now so I think I was just overthinking.
Everyone was already excited for the New Year which is only five minutes away. Couples are already closing near each other and preparing to do the New Year tradition. Tsuna on the other hand is busy talking with Elena. The other Guardians and Protectors are close to us and are grouped in pairs. For the next minutes, we all talked about stuff until a loud chant was done by the crowd.
"TEN...NINE...EIGHT"
At that time, the couples then began to hold on to each other. Daemon and Elena are really clinging to each other and are whispering something to Arisa and Takeshi who immediately went to my back. Rhea was clinging at Lampo and Laela was hugging Knuckles. Kyoya and Chrome are a few meters near to us and is taking shade under a tree.
"SEVEN...SIX... FIVE...FOUR"
Mukuro dragged Viole and held her shoulders securely. G and Hayate on the other hand are not looking at each other but are holding hands.
"THREE"
I looked at Tsuna and tried to make a decision, I mean...should I kiss her?
"TWO"
Ugh...what should I do? Tsuna looked at me and gave an uneasy smile. I then noticed Elena and Daemon positioning beside Tsuna and Takeshi and Arisa went loser to me.
"ONE"
Fireworks shoot up to the sky and couples then begin to kiss. Someone pushed me from behind and Tsuna was also thrown to my direction and we ended up...yes we kissed each other at the lips.
After a few seconds we quickly separated just in time for the others to also let go of each other.
"Tsuna, I'm sorry for bumping onto you, Daemon stepped forward so I went a little backward", Elena innocently apologized, but I know better.
"My bad Giotto-sama. Sorry I bumped you", Takeshi said and smiled, one that says 'It's a success'. Really, having Hyper Intuition is very useful.
"So did something happen?" Arisa asked and Tsuna and I quickly shrugged our shoulders and avoided eye contact.
"So if Takeshi-nii bumped Giotto-nii and Elena-nee bumped Tsuna-nee that means you were thrown at each other and considering the situation...don't tell me you kissed each other", Laela said and jumped up and down.
"Well that's good because if you didn't you will be the ones left out of the group", Kyoya said.
"What do you mean Kyoya-nii?" Tsuna asked.
"When the clock strucked midnight, as tradition all couple should kiss each other that means Daemon with Elena, Chrome and I, Knuckles with Laela, and Lampo with Rhea", Kyoya explained. "However Takeshi kissed Arisa, Mukuro grabbed and kissed Viole, and lastly G stepped forward and kissed Hayate"
"REALLY? Does that mean...", Chrome said.
"Yup, we're a couple. Hope we get your blessings", Takeshi proclaimed with a blushing Arisa behind him.
"Well, I asked Viole this morning and she said yes", Mukuro said with a bashful Viole behind.
"Just now", G simply said with a fidgeting and blushing Hayate behind him.
"Takeshi, when did you become a couple, and Mukuro why didn't you tell us this morning; and G, you've finally got the guts", Elena said.
"Sorry, we decided to tell you at New Year and we just became a couple three days ago", Takeshi said.
"Well you see Elena someone here is hesitant to reveal our relationship", Mukuro said and was rewarded with a glare from Viole.
"Well, you can say I got my courage just now", G said.
Congratulations were said to all three new couples. After that we went back to the headquarters. Throughout the ride everyone was busy chatting with each other and I realized one person was silent throughout the whole time, Tsuna.
When we arrived at the mansion, I felts someone grabbed my hand and turned around just to see Tsuna.
"Giotto, can I talk to you for a while?"
Tsuna's POV:
After saying those words, Giotto then led me to his office and gestured me to sit down but I declined and remained to stand up.
"Giotto, actually I've been meaning to tell you this since last week"
"What is it then Tsuna?" Giotto then asked.
"Thank you for the months you've taken care of me. Last week I received a letter coming from my Mom. Giotto I've decided to return to Japan and be with my mom. Giotto, I'm leaving the Vongola"