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{"Tsuna here." -slowly peeked around the corner- "I better do the disclaimer before they find me. SmallBasilisk28 doesn't own Katekyo Hitman Reborn, Naruto or anything that isn't OC, yes an exit!" -Tsuna yells running towards the door.- "For running in the halls kamikorosu" -Tsuna looks behind him to see the smirking face of Hibari. *-* HIIIEEE!}

{"Hope you have a Happy Easter." From SmallBasilisk28. "Why am I wearing bunny ears and a fluffy tail?" Tsuna squecked blushing while being carried off by a smirking Hibari.}

{My clock says it's 2:07 on the fifth don't know why it says the fourth.}

Chapter 3

Tsuna's eyes slowly fluttered open before he forced them close pulling the covers over his head. He reached his hand out hitting the sleep button on the alarm before trying to fall back asleep in his bed that was now surprisingly bigger and comfier than normal. Hearing music playing on the radio and the smell of rain water entering his nose, caused his eyes to snap open as the events of last night caught up with him in the span of two seconds. Tsuna bolted upright and hurried out of Naruto's bed with a hand covering his mouth so he wouldn't scream like he would have normally done.

'Stupid, stupid, stupid, why did I do that.' Tsuna thought remembering how he snuck out in the middle of the night coming over here trying his best to hold it together before finally breaking down at Naruto's front door. It took him a few minutes but after calming down some he's mind caught up with the fact he was alone in his crushes bedroom. Looking around he saw the large bed he was just sleeping in had blue covers and a black swirl pattern sewn in middle. On the walls were two new picture the first one was of them making faces at the camera with Nagoya Castle in the background the photo was taken during their first away game. Needless to say Kyoya either came himself or had a member of the Disciplinary Committee go in his place after finding out they had away games.

The second one was with them at the summer festival after dragging an angry Kyoya with them. Tsuna was wearing an orange yukata along with a white and red fox mask tied to the side of his head. Naruto was wearing a light blue yukata with the sleeves rolled up, holding some takoyaki in his right hand while Kyoya was wearing a dark purple yakata with a swan design and they were both looking uncomfortable surrounded by such a large crowd without any weapons on them. They would have brought their gear but Nana is a scary woman when she plans trips out and they don't go the way she wants them to.

Against the walls were a pair of dressers with his soccer gear leaning against the right one and other small things decorating the room. Looking over near the door Tsuna saw his school bag with a change of clothes folded neatly on top he picked them up seeing they were at least two sixes bigger but couldn't complain since he really didn't want to run into Reborn right now after everything that happened. Seeing it was still early Tsuna decided to take a quick shower before calling home so walking out of the room with his clothes in hand and down the hall he made his way towards the bathroom. Thinking Naruto was still asleep after waking him up so late he opened the door while in the middle of taking his clothes off only for the tips of his ears to burn red.

"T-Tsuna!" Naruto yelped blushing madly seeing Tsuna standing there in the open doorway barely clothed just as he was stepping out of the shower. With a loud thud Tsuna fell backwards with a beet red face hearing Naruto yelling his name seconds before he blacked out. 'I thought I locked the door.' Naruto thought with a small chuckle slipping on a pair of boxers with a light blush still present on his face after making sure Tsuna was alright. It took him a few minutes but finally Tsuna woke up to an apologizing Naruto who was stammering about the broken door. He left in a hurry after that both of them unable to look each other in the eye.

After taking a long cold shower Tsuna walked into the small kitchen following the smell to find Naruto packing three bentos and a plate of food on the table waiting for him. "I got these yesterday when I was out running errands, I even picked up one for Kyoya-teme. I really hope he chokes on his though" Naruto told him mumbling the last part with his back turned since he already knew what Tsuna would say if he didn't bring anything for the damn skylark. While Naruto was mumbling death threats about a certain Cloud, he was also avoiding looking over at his table trying his best to fight down the blush covering his face. Since the image of a partially naked Tsuna was stuck at the front of his mind, along with the thoughts that came with said image.

Tsuna wasn't doing any better but he still spotted the small cuts and bandages on Naruto's hands while he was eating breakfast. "I already called your house while you were in the s-shower telling mama you came over this morning to get ready for the practice drills before school." Tsuna just nodded still avoiding looking at each other while Naruto was washing dishes. He was secretly thankful for all his help knowing how much his mother worries about him and just vanishing like that had him feeling guilty since that was the same thing his father pulled something he never wanted.

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Reborn didn't know whether to be angry or impressed as he was currently waiting in the tree of the school grounds for his student to show up. From the file Iemitsu gave him on his son he was expecting a scrawny boy without a backbone who was afraid of his own shadow. That was shot to hell just minutes after arriving.

Apparently the only thing Baka-Iemitsu got right was his son's name and right now he was seriously thinking the baka had help just writing even that down without getting it wrong. Just missing his future student he figured Iemitsu's wife Nana could give him some insight on Tsunayoshi Sawada and decided to talk with her first before hunting Tsunayoshi down. She definitely had stories to tell from all the trips they made around the country, his improving grades, and the pictures of Tsuna holding a trophy high in the air surrounded by members of the soccer team he helps coach.

After hearing all of that Nana told him the only reason she even agreed on a home tutor was because her son only had two friends and she was worried about him. Watching Tsuna go about his day the way he handled his classes Reborn spotted a few problems but nowhere near as bad as he originally thought mentally placing him somewhere around Dino's level.

Then came the introduction after school when Tsuna got home. Reborn was somewhat impressed when he didn't question his current form and all Tsuna gave him was a straight face with only the watering of his eyes when he heard the report from his father. After stealing Tsuna's bed Reborn fell asleep waking up a few hours later with his Leon mallet ready to start his tor-training only to find his vi-student wasn't even in the house.

From what Nana could tell him Tsuna used to do his vanishing act around two years ago after making his first friend. She didn't know where this Naruto Uzumaki lived but Nana loved him like one of her own. Though from what he could guess the stay at home mom apparently had something planned for him if the glint in her eye was anything to go by.

"Assistant coach Tsunayoshi's in a good mood today." A student said walking by the tree with her friend. That caught Reborn attention since he couldn't find his student anywhere on the school grounds.

"Yea he was only pulling basic drills when I spotted the soccer team running laps earlier." The other replied before a loud noise drew their attention. Reborn smirked from his position watching a slight winded Tsuna running in front of a group of students that looked ready to drop.

"Come on it was only a few laps around town." Tsuna chirped watching the members of the soccer team picking themselves off of the ground. A blond who had his hair pulled back in a ponytail with bangs hanging over his right eye was about to open his mouth when he spotted Naruto standing behind Tsuna staring him down with the coldest eyes that they swore flashed crimson for a split second. He and the others behind him shivered knowing what Tsuna's guard dog would do if they opened there mouths to complain again and nobody wanted a repeat visit from him or Hibari.

Most of the team loved having him around after Tsuna proved he knew what he was talking about since coach Yahiko was either talking on the phone with his girlfriend or sleeping on the bleachers with an orange book covering his face. A small few though hated him since the teams supply room was usually just were they went to laze around so they didn't have to go home right away. But all of Namimori Middle School had a number one rule mess with Tsuna in anyway you deal with his guard dog and the demon prefect that were always watching. Sure enough standing a few feet away from the group was one of Hibari's men wearing a fake moustache and a shirt that had 'I'm NOT a member of the Disciplinary Committee' written on it.

Letting them go before class started Tsuna walked away towards his classroom with Naruto beside him. "Da- " Reborn leaned sideways slightly to avoid the bullet shot at him. "Nobody calls him dame anymore." Naruto growled out his gun drawn even though he was scared out of his mind staring down the demon he was given orders to run on sight if provoked. 'Baka-fox strikes again.' Naruto thought while every fiber of his being was screaming run bitch run.

Reborn's smirk grew seeing the gun pointed at him shaking slightly meaning this kid knew his reputation but held his ground to defend Tsuna. 'Looks like Tsuna has potential family already around him.' Reborn thought already planning adjustments to his training. "Tsuna where were you this morning?" He asked watching Naruto lower his gun after a few seconds. With a quick movement both of them missed Naruto was embedded in the nearby wall with Reborn now setting in Tsuna's hair looking like he didn't have a care in the world at the moment.

"I-I h-have practice drills and laps every odd day with the soccer team." Tsuna answered after Naruto waved him off. He noticed Tsuna's clothes were bigger and they both had the same smell meaning he stopped by wherever Naruto was living before they ran laps. Reborn had a glint in his eyes knowing he wasn't telling him everything but he could wait, Tsuna would open up as their student teacher bond grew just like it did with his last student. Somewhere in Italy a blond shivered in fear.

"Before I forget there's a new transfer student starting today Gokopuda something from Italy." Naruto told him popping his bones as he walked beside them. 'That fucking hurt.' He thought with a wince feeling a few bruised ribs. Seeing the quick glance sent his way by Reborn, Naruto knew he got off lucky with just a love tap for even pointing a gun in his direction. He suppressed the shiver that ran down his spine, it was the same feeling he had when staring down Obito or Verde before a training session.

Walking into the classroom they headed towards their seats in the back with most of the class was shocked since Naruto wasn't sleeping on the roof like he normally does. Tsuna didn't pay it any attention knowing Naruto rarely remembered anybody's name other than his and Hibari's. "Alrigh- " The teacher choked on his words the second he saw the half awake Naruto with his head propped up resting on his knuckles sitting in the seat behind Tsuna like everything was normal. None of the staff could prove it but after three teachers go missing the day they were caught picking on Tsunayoshi everyone just knew it was him because of the shark like smirk Naruto had when the police were around asking questions.

Hurrying up he introduced the new student Gokudera Hayato and shivered some seeing the smirk on Naruto's face. 'So Gokudera is the guy I tipped off customs to search.' Naruto thought remembering the phone call he made two days ago about a passenger smuggling bombs on the plane. The new student had silver hair and green eyes with a look that screamed delinquent and with the way some of the girls were looking at him Naruto almost felt sorry knowing the look of a fangirl already forming from his time in school.

"N-Naruto isn't Reborn from Italy?" Tsuna asked since Naruto knew everything thanks to last night. Naruto nodded reading his lips since his earphones were on when Gokudera stopped beside Tsuna's desk. Already having a clue what this was about he moved faster than anyone but Reborn could follow grabbing Gokudera by the back of his shirt throwing him towards the empty set near the middle of the classroom.

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Reborn was watching the fight in front of him but his mind kept slipping back towards Naruto Uzumaki. The teen recognized him the second he saw him but held his ground knowing he would die if he tried anything and looked so familiar with the look of defiance in his eyes. He also has connections if the missing person reports and customs stopping Gokudera for a 'talk' were anything to go by.

'Who are you Uzumaki?' Reborn thought bringing his attention back to the fight just as Tsuna ran out of the cloud of smoke with parts of his shirt destroyed.

Tsuna was bent over trying to catch his breath since the plan to out run Gokudera until he ran out of bombs wasn't working. He wanted to do this on his own and prove he could walk beside his friends instead of always two steps behind. That's why he tricked Naruto telling him Hibari wanted a spar today. Hearing a sizzling sound he looked down to see a small stick of dynamite sticking out of his pocket so yanking his shirt off he threw it in the air covering his head from the explosion that followed.

His eyes flickered orange for a brief second before he heard Gokudera yell out "Double bombs!" Fighting down his scream he did the only thing he could think of at the moment and tried putting them out with his hands. He winced in pain with every one he put out finally getting them all after a quick sprint.

"Can we please talk about this Gokudera-san!" Tsuna squeaked spotting the scowling teen walking towards him with a lit cigarette in his mouth. He felt a pair of eyes watching him and gulped knowing an angry Naruto was somewhere nearby and was about to hurt Gokudera if he didn't do something soon.

"Triple bombs!" Was his answer pulling out more dynamite than he could carry. Tsuna looked on in growing horror as he dropped all the dynamite he was holding.

'C-Crap... this is it for me.' Gokudera thought closing his eyes resigning himself to his impending death. Only hearing the explosion and multiple gunshots seconds before he was tackled to the ground. It took him a second but opening his eyes Gokudera saw the very person he was just trying to kill standing in front of him was his arms spread wide looking over towards the nearby roof. Seeing most of the dynamite was extinguished he followed Tsuna's gaze and paled seeing the flicker of light reflecting off a scope.

"Please Naruto." Tsuna whispered staring straight into the scope not wanting Gokudera to die because of Reborn's plans. He stood his ground for a few tense seconds before the scope vanished from sight causing Tsuna to release the breath he was holding.

"I didn't realize it!" Gokudera screamed. "You're the one fit to be the boss!" He finished kneeling on the ground. Gokudera he heard what Tsuna whispered knowing if it wasn't for him he'd be fatally injured or dead. "Your so kind and forgiving even calling off your subordinate after I tried killing you a few seconds ago!" Raising his head Tsuna took a small step back seeing the crocodile tears.

Before Tsuna could even open his mouth to deny it Reborn appeared kicking him in the back of the head. "He's your newest subordinate since he lost the fight, it's the family rule baka." He told them with his fedora pulled down overshadowing his eyes. 'Those were Rain Flames he fired.' Reborn thought watching Gokudera pledge his loyalty to Tsuna.

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Tsuna sighed as he walked upstairs to his room. He was slightly depressed after spending weeks working up the courage and making sure his mother was going to be out for a few hours shopping, Tsuna was hoping to finally confess his feelings to Naruto. After warming up the leftovers he had from yesterday he was nervous but ready, ready for everything except Reborn.

Tsuna honestly felt like crying when Naruto left in a hurry after Reborn arrived with Gokudera asking him questions while Reborn stole the food right off his plate.

With a small blush on his cheeks he buried his face under his pillow because throughout the last two years his small crush developed into him falling in love with his best friend. He didn't care that Naruto was a guy and besides his mother already set him down months ago telling him she'd support any choice he makes.

And he'd choose Naruto every time. The one who patched him up when he was injured, who spent his free time helping him study, and the slight Italian that slips in when Naruto talks excitedly about a soccer game or the guns he loves to work on.

All that plus more helped pull him out of his self loathing thinking he was nothing more than Dame-Tsuna that deserved to be bullied. His blush turned redder when he thought of the bandages on Naruto's fingers from him trying to learn how to cook thinking he doesn't know about the times his mother helped him practice. All because he mentioned wanting to eat more than ramen when he studied over at Naruto's apartment.

Hearing the song Endlessly playing Tsuna scrambled off of his bed snatching the cell phone off of his desk. His face was crimson as he turned the screen on opening the text all the while praying Reborn didn't hear him. Tsuna choose the song as Naruto's ringtone after hearing it one day on the radio while they were walking home after school.

{To: Leone birichino}

{Sorry about leaving early Tsu-kun. Maybe we could try something else when you can escape from Reborn.}

{From: Re di ramen}

Texting his reply Tsuna slumped down on the floor smiling at the one picture he had of Naruto wearing his reading glasses that was his favorite wallpaper. He didn't notice Reborn watching from the now open door a glint in his eyes as plans started coming together in his mind. Reborn had watched them all throughout dinner how they would set just a little to close for just 'friends'.

Smirking he had a few ways to provide his own brand of help and if nothing else he would get some good pictures for later blackmail. Baka-Iemitsu would be in for a real shocker when he finally does decide to visit.

With a shiver both Naruto and Tsuna paused both of them feeling a sense of impending doom as the devil tutor put new plans into motion.

Author's Notes -

{Endlessly by The Cab: I do not own this song by the way} was picked out by Scott. He said it was a good song that fit the pairing but I'm on the fence and would love to hear opinions.

It's going too be a few chapters before the officially get together with some help from everybody's favorite spartan Reborn. Naruto's going too be possessive as hell when they finally start dating but I'm not making Tsuna a super uke who just eats sweets while looking cute. Naruto will get the crap kicked out of him and Tsuna's going to have boss moments where he stands on his own two feet.

The Moon Flames: I'm not going into great detail right now but think along the lines of a jinchuriki's chakra cloak. How it can help and hurt you at the same time.

The soccer team will only be in a few chapters but will manly be in the background for the most part. It'll be like Takeshi and his baseball if that helps explain it some.

Translate - If I get any of them wrong please tell me.

1. fluffy lion - Leone birichino

2. ramen king - Re di ramen

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