Reborn- Haru Loves You
A/N: I sincerely apologize for such a late update. Hope you enjoy this chappie!
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Chapter 11- Goodbye
"Ow!"
Yamamoto leaned over. "What happened, Haru?" He asked. Haru slowly put her hand over her heart and took a deep breath. "It hurts…" she murmured. Yamamoto blinked. "What hurts?" He asked worriedly.
"My heart…hurts….it hurts! Yamamoto-kun, it hurts!"
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"Kyoko! Woah, what happened to you? You don't look so good." Hana said, looking concernedly at her friend's face. Kyoko shook her head and gave Hana a weak smile. "Nothing's wrong. I'm just a little tired." Kyoko sighed.
'I haven't been a good boyfriend to you.' 'Let's break up.' These words echoed in her mind, sending waves of pain throughout of her body. She'd heard of break ups before, heard about how sad people were, how it felt like the pain would kill them. She hadn't understood how much it would've hurt until now.
"Kyoko!"
Kyoko jumped and turned to Hana. "Um…yes?" Hana narrowed her eyes. "Something happened," Hana guessed. "Something bad happened, right?" Kyoko averted her eyes away and bit her lip. Hana sighed. "Tell me what's wrong when you're ready." She murmured. Kyoko lowered her head, biting her lip harder. She would not cry. If people in the world broke up every single day and were able to go through it, then so would she. Kyoko exhaled and turned to Hana.
"Let's go, Hana. We're going to be late if we don't."
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"Hey, Sawada. I need to talk to you for a few minutes."
Tsuna tilted his head. "You need to talk to me?" He asked. Hana nodded and motioned for him to go to her. Tsuna got up from his seat and walked over to her. "So, what's up?" He asked. Hana leaned towards him and narrowed her eyes. "Did…something happen to Kyoko?" She asked. Tsuna frowned. "No, not that I know of. Why, what happened?" Hana groaned. "I've been trying to find out what's wrong myself. This is the first time Kyoko's hid anything from me." Hana said. Tsuna's mouth opened and then closed. He really didn't know what to say. "Anyways, if you find anything out…tell me!" And then Hana bounded away.
"Wait, Hana!"
Hana slowed down and turned around. "Where are you going?" Tsuna asked. Hana's mouth was set in a firm line as she spoke. "I'm going to see Ryohei…he might have an idea about what happened." Tsuna slowly nodded and murmured goodbye. Something happened to Kyoko? What could've possibly happened? Tsuna wondered.
As he trudged down the hall, he spotted Kyoko. Tsuna's mouth automatically curved upwards into a smile and he raised his arm to wave when he stopped short. Kyoko and Yoru were frozen in place; Yoru looking away at the floor while Kyoko looked longingly at Yoru's face. "Yoru…" Kyoko whispered. Yoru flinched but he didn't move his eyes from the floor. "I-I don't feel so hungry anymore," Kyoko mumbled to herself bounding away. Something in Tsuna's head clicked. The reason why Kyoko was so miserable…was it because of Yoru? If so…what the heck had happened?
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"Hibari, are you listening to me?"
No reply.
"Hibari, even if you're not listening, listen."
No reply.
"It's about my sister."
"What about her?"
"Something's wrong," Ryohei said worriedly. "She's been sad to the extreme for a day now and she won't tell me why!" Hibari didn't say anything. Ryohei gritted his teeth. "Say something! You keep an eye on her, I know you do! Because you-"
"Say anymore and I promise I will bite you to death." Hibari said darkly, whipping out his tonfas. Ryohei chuckled. "It's all right, Hibari. I won't tell anyone." Hibari muttered under his breath and tightened his grip on the tonfas. "Something happened to the extreme. If you know, then can you tell me?" Ryohei asked. Hibari got up and walked away.
"Hmm."
"Thanks, Hibari."
When Ryohei heard the roof door close, he sighed. "Poor Hibari. He's lovesick to the extreme after all."
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"Kyoko-chan…has anything happened to you?"
Kyoko turned around and a smile appeared on her face. "Tsuna-kun!" She chirped. Tsuna didn't smile back. In fact, on his face was a dead serious look. "Kyoko-chan…what's wrong?" He asked. Kyoko's eyes widened and her smile sagged a bit. "Nothing." Kyoko said in a firm voice. Tsuna took a step forward. "Don't lie, Kyoko-chan. Hana noticed something was wrong…and I've noticed too. So…if you have any problems…please tell me."
Kyoko stared at Tsuna. She had only seen this side of him maybe once or twice. When that side of him came out, those kind eyes would look like as if they were brooding; and a sort of gentle determination shone out of them.
Kyoko blinked in surprise when her heart beat a little faster. "So…that's all I wanted to say!" Tsuna said quickly before running away. Once he was far, far away from Kyoko he slapped his forehead with his hand. "Stupid, stupid, stupid!" He hissed to himself. "I messed up big time in front of her… I must've looked like a dork!" He groaned, a tinge of red streaking his cheeks. Even though she was dating Yoru…he still liked her after all. Kyoko put a hand to her cheek and flushed with embarrassment. "Tsuna-kun really is a nice guy…" she whispered to herself.
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"Your heart?" Yamamoto asked, his eyebrows furrowing. Haru nodded, wincing. "Hold on, Haru. I'll go get-"
"Haru, what's wrong with you?" Shamal asked, cutting off Yamamoto. Haru glanced up. "Shamal-san…" She murmured, sweating. "She said that her heart hurts…" Yamamoto explained, his voice trailing off. "Then I've got the thing that'll help her," Shamal said decidedly. He gave Yamamoto a second look. "Shouldn't you be at school?" He asked him. Yamamoto grinned. "Well, I couldn't just leave Haru alone." He said. Shamal nodded and hurried into his office. Yamamoto looked at Haru and offered his hand. "Haru, hold on. If it hurts just squeeze my hand, okay?"
Haru nodded with gratitude. "Thank you…" she croaked.
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Tsuna sighed as he walked down the road that led to Shamal's office. "I wonder if Kyoko will be okay…" He murmured to himself.
Bam!
"Ouch! What the-Reborn! I told you not to pop out of weird places like that anymore!" Tsuna yelled indignantly. Reborn smirked as he jumped off the fence and landed next to his student. "Tsuna." Tsuna looked down at his tutor and rubbed his sore head. "Yeah?"
"Do you still like Kyoko?"
"W-W-What? What kind of question is that?" Tsuna yelled blushing. "Of course I-" Tsuna's words trailed off as Haru's beaming face flashed in his mind. Reborn sighed. "You can't choose yet, right?" He asked. Tsuna frowned. "Huh? Wait, what to do you mean-"
"Mama's making hamburger today. Hurry up, Dame-Tsuna."
Tsuna sighed. "Reborn sure said something weird…Oh yeah! I have to go see Haru today!"
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"How are you feeling, Haru?"
Haru drew a shaky breath. "Fine," she muttered. "Just fine." Yamamoto gave Haru a look. "Okay, maybe not so fine." Haru admitted. Yamamoto smiled. "It's a good thing you're not hurting anymore." Haru beamed. "Thank you for letting Haru squeeze your hand while I was in pain" Haru said cheerfully. Yamamoto laughed. "Oh, it was nothing much!" Haru frowned. "No, look at your hand! Haru-Haru is very sorry!"
Yamamoto laughed. "I already told you, it's nothing!" Seeing the unbelieving expression on Haru's face, he quickly added, "It's nothing compared to baseball practice." Haru sighed. "I was supposed to be released tomorrow…but Shamal-san says it's best if I stay here for a few more days." She said. Yamamoto patted her shoulder. "It can't be helped. After all…it's for your health!" Haru pouted.
Yamamoto beamed and glanced at the wall. His eyes widened. "Shoot, the old man's going to be really mad! Sorry, Haru! I'll come again soon, okay? Feel better!" And before Haru could even respond, Yamamoto was gone.
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"Ouch!"
Tsuna winced as he collided into a tall figure. "Oh, I'm sorr-Yamamoto!" Yamamoto looked down. "My bad, Tsuna! Are you okay?" He asked. Tsuna nodded. "Yeah, it's fine!" He said. Tsuna's eyes widened. He had been thinking about Kyoko all this time that he hadn't even realized that Yamamoto hadn't been in school all day!
"Where were you anyways? Now I think about it, Gokudera was wondering where you were." Tsuna said, biting his lip. Yamamoto laughed. "Ah, really? Well, I was with Haru all day…I was a little worried about her." Tsuna nodded slowly, comprehending the words but not wanting to believe it. Why? It was normal for Yamamoto and Haru to hang out…by themselves…After all, they were just friends. Tsuna blinked and smacked his head. 'Get a hold of yourself, me!'
"I'm going now, Tsuna. See you at school tomorrow."
Tsuna nodded. "O-Oh, bye Yamamoto!" Tsuna turned around, took a step forward and opened the door.
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Haru slumped in her bed. "Haru misses the outdoors…" She murmured quietly.
"Hey, Haru!"
Haru jumped and hissed at the pain that erupted in her body. "Hi, Tsuna-san!" Haru said quickly. Tsuna took a look at Haru. "Are you okay, Haru? You're kind of pale…" Haru quickly shook her head. "Oh, it's nothing, Tsuna-san! I'm just feeling a little stiff today. Haru will feel much better now that I'm recovering!" Tsuna smiled and sat down.
Haru looked at Tsuna's face and frowned. "Tsuna-san, something is wrong." Tsuna lifted his head. "Huh?" Haru leaned closer. "Something's wrong, right? I can tell by just looking at you. When you're worried, your eyes look a bit different." Haru explained. Tsuna ran a hand through his hair. "Well, you see…something's wrong with Kyoko-chan! And it has to do with Yoru, I think. I want to help her…but I don't know how to solve the problem." Haru let out a quiet sigh. Tsuna-san really does like Kyoko-chan after all…What was I thinking? He'll never like me…
"Tsuna-san, I'm sure Kyoko-chan will tell you in time! She trusts you a lot, so I think she'll tell you or someone when she's ready to. Maybe the problem will work out soon in no time! Don't worry!" Haru soothed. Tsuna frowned. "But-"
"Tsuna-san! If you keep on frowning, you'll get wrinkles!" Haru scolded. Tsuna stopped short, taken aback. Haru flushed. "Ah…sorry, Tsuna-san. I meant-"
"Hahahaha!"
Haru watched in amazed silence as Tsuna began laughing. "I'm not laughing at you-Haru, haha, it's just…" Tsuna coughed, trying to keep his laughter under check. Haru pouted and then smiled, giggling.
Moments like these…Haru really loves them. But moments like these…can't last forever after all. I…It's about time I give up. Haru thought bitterly.
"Tsuna-san, won't your Mom get worried? Since it's getting really late." Haru said, looking at the clock on the wall. "Oh, it's that late already? Well…alright. Bye, Haru! Feel better!" Tsuna said cheerfully as he got up. Just as Tsuna turned around, Haru felt her hand reach out.
Since I am going to give up…I…
Tsuna turned, feeling warmth on his shirt. "Haru?" He asked, surprised. Haru kept her face downcast, fighting to keep her voice cheerful. "Thank you, Tsuna-san. But I really think it's enough, don't you think?" She murmured. Tsuna frowned. "What did you say, Haru? I can't hear you."
This is enough. This…is enough.
"Nothing, Tsuna-san," Haru said, releasing her hold on his shirt. "Bye-bye, Tsuna-san!"
Tsuna nodded, looking a bit puzzled while he walked out. "Bye, Haru." As soon as the door closed, Haru's hand went to the blanket. It took a hold of the fabric, clinging onto it. Haru sighed, her mouth still smiling. But her eyes…were not.
Bye-bye.
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"Yoru-kun…I miss you, miss you so much."
Kyoko exhaled deeply, her face creased as her ex-boyfriend's face popped into her mind yet again. "But…it feels nice to know that Hana-chan was worried about me. I'll have to thank her…But I shouldn't tell anyone yet." Kyoko murmured to herself.
Suddenly, Tsuna's face appeared.
"Don't lie, Kyoko-chan. Hana noticed something was wrong…and I've noticed too. So…if you have any problems…please tell me."
Kyoko giggled. "Tsuna-kun was so nice to me…" Her expression turned glassy and vague as her mind trailed off…those words echoing in her head until she was dreaming.
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(Next time on Haru Loves You…)
"Kyoko, something up?"
"I feel extremely bad for Hibari, you know? Since the person he likes to the extreme won't think about liking him back."
"You bastard, what do you think you've done?"
"What are you saying?"
"Haru has given up."
"If you can't open your eyes to what is happening around you, and who you're going to hurt…I do hope you wake up soon."
"It's time to tell everyone. About Yoru and me. "
"Would you even consider liking me?"
"I don't know…"
"Reborn…surely Haru can become one of the mafia. Just…not as Tsuna-san's wife."
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Hello hello~ from lemoncherrylove! I sincerely apologize for such a long update -_-; I have got to update faster! Anyways, thank you to the readers who have read, and especially the people who have reviewed!
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