Reborn- Haru Loves You~

Omygosh...finally, after listening to 30 Vocaloid songs in a row, I have gained so much inspiration! Sorta...I've been through a lot for this chapter. I managed to write at least 3,483 words...and then...it was all deleted. D: I had to write it all over again...

Oh, the things I do for writing...

Also, I won't be doing 'Previous Chapters' anymore. They're sort of a nuisance, ne? So here you go!

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Chapter 9- Could I be Falling in Love?

Tsuna looked anxiously at Haru's pale face. It had been two days since the day of the accident, and she still hadn't woken up.

"Is she going to be all right?" He asked desperately.

Shamal sighed. "I'm sure she'll pull through. She's a strong girl. And you, my boy, if you keep on doing that, you're going to end up as sick as her." He said.

Ever since the accident, Tsuna hadn't left her side and he was rarely eating. Despite the pleas of friends and family, he ignored them, only looking at Haru. Praying. Praying that she would open her eyes.

Finally, Reborn had waved them away.

"Leave him alone," he instructed. "He'll eat and drink when he wants to." Tsuna shrugged. "I'll be fine." Shamal nodded, and he walked to his office. "Keep an eye on her, okay? I have to do something." He said as he closed the door.

Tsuna pulled up a chair and sat next to the bed where Haru was lying on. Her face was covered in sweat, and her tresses framed her small face. Tsuna hesitated, and brushed one of the locks away from her eyes. Once he did, he continued to do so.

Slam!

Tsuna jumped, and let go of Haru's hair. In the open doorway, was Kyoko. Her breath was coming out in ragged breaths, and her eyes were full of tears.

"Haru-chan! Haru-chan! Oh, Tsuna-kun...how is she?" Tsuna stared at the floor. "Kyoko-chan..."

Kyoko ran up to Tsuna. "I just got back from a trip...Reborn just told me about her...What happened?" Tsuna sighed. "I was chasing Yo-someone. And at that moment, a car was heading for me. Somehow, Haru managed to shove me away...And she got hit in my stead."

Kyoko let out a sigh, and tenderly touched Haru's cheek. "Is she going to be all right?" She asked. Tsuna shook his head. "I don't know. Shamal said she'll probably pull through since she's strong...But I don't know. Actually, I think Shamal doesn't want to tell us that she doesn't have a chance. He said the car made a critical impact with her body." Tsuna lamented.

Kyoko raised an eyebrow.

"She shoved you away and got by the car instead?" She repeated.

Tsuna nodded.

Kyoko looked at Haru and sighed. "She's amazing," Kyoko said. Tsuna blinked. "Amazing?" He repated. Kyoko nodded. "Mm. She's able to do so much for the person she loves. If Yoru was about to be hit by a car...I think that even I wouldn't be able to take that for him." Tsuna seethed with anger inside.

Kyoko-chan, you don't know how cruel that guy is being. How can you still say you like him when he's cheating on you? Oh wait...that's right. You don't know...

Tsuna swallowed, and the anger dissapeared the minute he looked at Haru. "Loves?" Tsuna echoed. "Who does she love?" To his surprise, a flare of anger appeared in Kyoko's eyes. "Tsuna-kun...You...You say you don't know? Even though I just said it?"

Tsuna blinked. "Yeah, I don't know who you're talking about." Kyoko kept her voice cool as she spoke. "Tsuna-kun, how can you say that?"

"Pardon?"

"Tsuna-kun, Haru-chan has told me- many, many times about the person she loves! If I meet her, she'll at least mention that persons' name three times!" "Th-That...She's really devoted. The guy who she likes should feel happy that she likes him so much."

"It's you! Tsuna-kun, that person is you!" Kyoko wailed with exasperation.

"Me?" Tsuna repated. "That's not possible. I-I'm just Dame-Tsuna, so no person would bother liking me." Kyoko shook her head. She was angry now.

"No, Tsuna-kun! She's told me already that she's confessed to you many times! Even though you know how she feels, you just brush her feelings away like that? That's...wrong." Kyoko's mouth closed in a tight line, and Tsuna's mind began searching through his past memories.

He remembered what Yamamoto had confided to him when he had found out Kyoko was dating someone...

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"So, ever since Haru has really liked Tsuna-san. Maybe, Haru thinks she is beginning to love him. But, sometimes I wonder if he would ever like me back. Haru isn't that stupid. She sees Tsuna-san getting flustered around Kyoko-chan. When Kyoko-chan and I do something together, like cooking, he always, always looks at Kyoko-chan."

"Sometimes Haru feels she is overshadowed by Kyoko-chan. Tsuna-san...even though he never really looks at me, Haru knows that he appreciates her at least as a friend. That is good enough for me. But sometimes, I get a little selfish, and I want more."

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He remembered what he had said when Bianchi had confronted him in the attic..

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"So, Bianchi, what did you want to talk about?" Bianchi's lips pursed together. "Haru." Inwardly, Tsuna groaned. He had been at least half expecting Bianchi to talk about her. "You don't get it, do you?" Tsuna looked at her. "What?" Bianchi sighed. "I expected that much. Boys don't understand very well."

"Understand what? I don't get what you're talking about!" Bianchi's eyes flashed- and they only flashed with that determination when she was going to talk about her favorite subject. "Love! That is what boys like you will never understand! Can't you see? How much Haru feels for you?"

Tsuna sighed. "I know she likes me a lot." Bianchi shook her head. "Not even close, Tsuna. If your eyes were open instead of chasing something you shouldn't be, you'd see how pure her love is." Love? I don't get it...I really don't get it. "Ever since you hurt her, can't you see? How distraught she is? Wake up already, Tsuna!"

Tsuna looked down. "I know she likes me alot. I understand that much. But, love me? That's...not possible. I'm not someone with charisma or charm or brains. She should like someone else. Not someone like me." Bianchi nodded. "I agree with what you said, she should be chasing someone else-" A vein appeared on Tsuna's forehead. Somehow when people say that, that pisses me off!

"But she's chosen you."

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He remembered the passion in Haru's eyes as she sang in the PRISM concert. And he remembered when he had escorted her home after...

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"Hey, Haru. You did really good! I mean, really good! I never knew you could sing like that!" Haru giggled. "I didn't begin singing with PRISM at first, Tsuna-san. I sang by myself for the concerts, but no one really liked the songs. I liked them though." Tsuna turned towards her. "Eh, really? What kind of songs?"

Haru stiffened a bit and then relaxed. "Oh, you know. Silly songs." Tsuna stopped, and touched Haru's shoulder. "Haru, are you really okay?" Just for a minute, Tsuna thought Haru's eyes had hardened, but they were lax. "Hai, Tsuna-san! Haru has never felt better!" That freezing feeling, Hyper Intuition, started up again.

She's lying to me. "Haru, really,tell me." Haru looked at him, and he could see fear in her eyes. "W-What are you talking about, Tsuna-san? Haru has nothing to hide." "Haru, what are you hiding from me?" "Nothing, Tsuna-san!" Tsuna's eyes narrowed and he pinned her against the nearest streetlamp. "Tell me the truth, Haru! I've been noticing that you haven't been looking so well! Are you hurt? Are you sick? Yamamoto noticed it too, and don't lie to me! Don't..lie to me."

Haru took a sharp intake of breath as she met Tsuna's gaze. A sudden jolt ran through Tsuna's body. Since when did...Haru look so...Wait, since when did I think like this? I don't get it...I'm supposed to be liking Kyoko- NOT Haru! Although sweat mingled with her scent, she smelled like vanilla and strawberries. Her ponytail was slightly loose, her wavy dark hair coming out. "Tsuna-san.."

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And he knew how worried he was, how he fretted and continued to after Haru ever since she'd been hit by the car.

Kyoko sighed. "Tsuna-kun...what do you think of Haru?" Tsuna was surprised at the question.

What do I think of Haru?

"Well," Tsuna began slowly. "I think that she's a really, really good friend. But sometimes when I look at her..." The words began rushing out of his mouth. "I think she's amazing. Haru's really brave, and she's not afraid to speak up. And...she gives off this very...very warm feeling. Sometimes when I look at her, I feel fuzzy and kind of warm."

Kyoko's eyes shone with delight. "Really, Tsuna-kun?" She exclaimed. Tsuna nodded. "Yeah, that's what I think of her," he told her.

"Tsuna-kun! Oh my goodness...Do you know what that means?"

"No, I'm sorry. I don't."

Kyoko sighed, but it was a happy sigh. "Tsuna-kun, before when people used to ask you, 'What do you think of Haru?' you'd always say she was a friend with a lot of energy. But now...you say all these wonderful things about her...I think..."

"Think?" Tsuna pressed.

"I think you're also falling for her!" Kyoko squealed.

Tsuna's jaw nearly dropped. "You think I'm falling for her? But...I like someone else!" He blurted. Kyoko's face fell. "Oh, Tsuna-kun... does that person like someone else?" Tsuna looked at the ground again. "Yeah, Kyoko-chan. She does." Kyoko pursed her lips.

"You know...right now you're falling for Haru-chan. But, what if you end up really liking Haru-chan back, and at the same time, the original person who you liked tells you that they like you?"

"I don't think that's going to happen. That other person really likes the person she's dating. And I don't think I've fallen for Haru." A grin appeared on Kyoko's face. "Then we'll just have to confirm it," Kyoko murmured.

"Eh?" Tsuna asked.

They turned when they heard Shamal's office door open. Shamal appeared with a mischievous smile. "Excuse me, Tsuna. Do you mind if I take this lovely lady-Kyoko-chan-am I correct?" Kyoko nodded, flabbergasted at Shamal's appearence.

"Well, Tsuna. Do you mind if I take Kyoko-chan for a while? I need to talk to her for a little while." Tsuna nodded as he ran a hand through his spiky hair. "Sure," he said. As Shamal lead Kyoko to his office, Tsuna sat back down, gazing at Haru with a fixed stare.

I'm falling for her?

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"Please, take a seat," Shamal said as he gestured to a comftorable green chair. Kyoko complied to his request and gently sat herself down.

"So, Kyoko-chan, I couldn't help overhear your conversation with Tsuna," Shamal began. Kyoko flushed.

"Oh, no. Don't be embarassed." Shamal said with a wink. "I think you gave him perfect advice about love. Now, I'm pretty sure I heard you saying you wanted to confirm if Tsuna was falling for her or not?"

Kyoko leaned closer, and nodded. "Yes...see, Haru-chan's been liking Tsuna-kun for a long time. And if he's begun to like her... then I want them to be happy with each other." Shamal nodded. "But we can't rush love on its' own," Shamal cautioned.

"However, that doesn't mean we can't see if Tsuna likes our young Haru-chan or not," Shamal said with a delighted look in his eyes. "How about we make a plan?" Kyoko tilted her head. "A plan?"

Shamal nodded. "We'll need a plan...A very good plan. We'll need some people to help, too." Kyoko felt herself becoming more and more curious about his plan. "Now, Kyoko-chan." Kyoko straightened up.

"Yes!"

"I'm sure you, like most girls, have watched lots of...what's it called? Anime? Yes, anime made for girls with love and all sorts. And manga and books too, am I correct?" Kyoko enthusastically nodded. "I have," she answered.

"Usually in a anime or manga...there's a boy and a girl. Let's say...a girl likes a boy. That boy doesn't like her. Yet, when she starts hanging out with another boy, the boy feels something."

Kyoko eyes lit up with comprehension as she realized his plan.

"So we'll come up with a plan to make him jealous? And if it doesn't or doesn't work...then we'll know if he likes her or not!" Kyoko realized. Shamal nodded. "Atta girl, Kyoko-chan. Now...who can you think of that will agree to our plan?"

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A:N/ Here you go~

Thanks very much to:

iplukachan, Sherry Leblanc, Itou Chihiro, Hoshina Mina, and xxXKaiAnne1827loversXxx

Because of you guys, I have renewed my courage and faith in this story, as well as my inspiration!

Itou Chihiro- I'm so glad that my words are able to help you love the 2786 pairing~ And I hope you'll continue to read this story. I'll do my best to make the chapters longer and even more satisfying! XD