"Oh boy…", Gon blinked multiple times at the realization that his green shorts shrunk in the dryer last night.

Palm was uttering her apologies in a low voice and he just reached back to rub the back of his head sheepishly while hearing Palm apologize over and over again within the span of a few seconds.

"Ah…it's okay. They should still fit just fine!" he went back into the bathroom to slide them up and over his boxers, instantly delighted to see that they still fit. Yeah, they were a little higher up than they usually were, but they didn't feel tight so that was a plus in his book! When he came back out after fastening his green boots, he had a wide grin, "They're just fine! Thank you Palm!"

The older woman nodded and turned away, rushing off while seemingly delighted about something.

Gon sweatdropped, he was about to meet up with Killua and they would check on Knuckle together. When he walked into the room, he noticed Killua was wearing a black tank top and jeans instead of shorts. He'd opted for his green shorts since he was comfortable in those, and they'd be training together anyway.

Killua stole a glance at the shorts with a quirked brow before turning away to look in the unconscious Knuckle's direction. ARE YOU SERIOUS!? HIS SHORTS ARE SHORTER THAN YESTERDAY!? He didn't know how he would get through the day, but he did know that it was a good idea to wear jeans as opposed to yesterday. Jeans were much better at hiding any sort of…excitement he may have been inclined to feel.

Knuckle snored in his sleep.

Killua turned back to glare, "Gon…the hell?"

"Palm washed my clothes and put the shorts in at the same time as my shirt on high heat. So my shorts shrunk a little…"

"Geeze!" Killua turned away, "Let's just practice our Ren until he wakes up."

Gon nodded, "Okay!"

They were withdrawn into their thoughts as they stood side by side to practice.

When Knuckle did wake up an hour later, it was a welcome distraction from their thoughts about each other.

"I-I'm not crying at all!"

And of course, the puppy had been there the whole time, staying near at all times.

Gon and Killua couldn't help but smile. That Knuckle guy wasn't so bad after all.

Sitting around for the meal prepared, the ghastly aura of Palm was flaring, "Morel's student…" The knife in her hand shook as she held it up with wide eyes. More than anything else…she wanted to slice right through his…

Knuckle came up for air, sighing, "It's good!"

Palm paused and blinked, calming down and deciding to leave them alone. She needed to remember that killing him would be a breach of her own mission, which was no good. She decided to just watch them intently, hanging on to every word without missing a beat. Her eyes then went to Gon and she remembered how the previous night she'd seen him in just boxers. She blushed a little, and then it died as she glared intently at Knuckle sitting close by.

Biscuit was satisfied with how everything was coming along and she'd been even more delighted when she'd left the boys alone to talk. She'd shot Palm a glare for a moment as if to silently say that she knew things would work themselves out.

The puppy was eating dog food from a bowl.

Knuckle will help train them, and the boys will continue to grow. Eventually, they'll find out what they're missing. Twenty days left. Erm, but what's with this tension…!? It's so not fight tension…this is so awkward! Biscuit eyed her students. No…it couldn't be! She blinked. They were sitting a bit closer to each other, eating habits were normal for them. Somehow they seemed so…joined at the hip? Was that an accurate way to phrase it? D-did they discover each other last night!? AND DID I MISS IT!? Her pink gaze went from Gon to Killua and vice versa before she blinked. They're fourteen now and I wouldn't doubt they've got raging hormones! They just look the same because they are nen users and our bodies age slower than normal people. She shook her head. When they all got up, she proceeded to study them, despite Knuckle being there.

Knuckle on the other hand, got up, "Ah thanks for the meal, I'll be waiting at the same place and you guys had better be there or else!"

Killua chuckled, "Of course we'll be there!"

Gon was stretching after getting up.

Biscuit was eyeing them down. They're not as close now. Was I seeing things? And that tension is gone. Huh…they're not showing any signs of having done anything. Oooh but they would be cute together. It's time for operation Bisky to intervene and help her students find love! That could be what else they're missing! Hmm and try not to die in the process…Palm is getting impatient…I hope I don't have to escape before coming up with a plan and executing it.

In the park clearing, Knuckle was feeding more dogs as they showed up as he waited for Gon and Killua to show up, "Oh?" They want the strength to beat me in a straight up fight huh? They look pretty exhausted, but I can't underestimate them anymore.

He planned on fighting them both at once and when they came at him, he was already prepared, anticipating their movements. Though he figured he'd help them out a little bit. When he tossed Gon, it was straight at Killua, who caught him with ease. Though their fatigue had to be taken into account. At the same time, Knuckle Bine was no punk! He'd punched them like it was nothing, well, it really was nothing for him. That wasn't even a fraction of his strength.

But as the fight kept going, he was noticing a few things.

Is it me or is Killua a little too eager to keep catching Gon? So he wants to look out for his friend I take it? Nah…hold on now…

When he'd landed a punch on Gon's stomach, Killua had been coming in from the other side after he'd sent Gon flying.

From where Killua was coming from, he'd have the perfect view of Gon's lower half as he sailed away. Killua had been looking at Knuckle, but for a brief moment had noticed Gon…with his shorter shorts…and the view he suddenly had before him.

Why does this kid have the nosebleed BEFORE I punch him in the face!? Knuckle quirked a brow at what he'd just noticed. Yes, he landed the hit on Killua no problem but…what the hell?

Gon was coming at him again, and he didn't even need to turn, he sidestepped and let Gon run into Killua, both of them falling over from the collision. There was a pained groan from one of them, he wasn't sure which.

Gon had gotten up, at least on his hands and knees, and looked down to see he was on top of his best friend.

Killua blinked and looked up, only to freeze in place and fight a blush.

Gon was frozen, just looking down at the Zoldyck in wonder.

Knuckle blinked, arms crossed. Y-you can't be serious…

Gon had gotten up, extending a hand to help Killua up and they both turned to face him again.

"Attack me you little punks!" Is it me or are they…?

Killua came with a sweeping kick, only to be knocked back. Gon had come with a punch, only to be countered as Knuckle used his longer reach and speed to land the hit first and send Gon flying again. Killua, in an instant was behind Gon, going to catch him again and stop him from flying too far away.

Knuckle blinked again, trying to keep his mouth shut…trying. You don't catch your comrade with your arm around their waist like that! "Oi oi oi oi oi! The hell is happening here!?"

They both blinked at him.

"Are you even taking this seriously!?"

Gon narrowed his eyes, "Of course we are!" He was before Knuckle before another word could be uttered, "Take this!" He swung with his left, only to feint and come in with a right hook.

Killua had stayed behind for a bit, eyes wider and grinding his teeth slightly because his mind had gone to other places. T-those short shorts…it's killing me one nosebleed at a time. Gon thinks it's from getting punched by Knuckle…

When Knuckle kicked Gon, Killua was back and looked peeved.

Okay so maybe he could be mad that I hurt his friend just now. But he's in for a world of pain himself and…, "HAH!?"

Killua was before him, going in for a series of punches, when the Zoldyck suddenly ducked and Gon's boot was coming at the UMA hunter.

"NICE! But not good enough!" Knuckle grabbed the boot, pushing back and forcing him away, kneeing Killua in the forehead while he was ducked. However, Knuckle instantly regretted the decision when they landed. WHAT THE HELL!?

Gon was flat on the ground, spread out and breathing heavy, but his friend had spun and landed with his head just at his crotch, right between spread out tanner legs.

Knuckle made a fist. Never in my life have I experienced a fight so…so…suggestive..."GET THE HELL UP NOW!"

Shoot stayed behind the tree, and hadn't been looking, no, he was calculating his move when it was his time to shine.

Gon was the first to notice. Killua was close enough to…Now's not the time brain! He got up quickly, running around Killua on the ground to go back to trying to land a hit on Knuckle.

Killua stayed where he was for a moment, too embarrassed to try looking up. He knew how he landed...pretty much on his best friend's crotch. I'll just…let Gon handle it a bit more unless he's in more trouble…He suddenly had a ton of things to hide. Nosebleed, dirty thoughts, possible erection? Check to all three and at the most inappropriate time of all. When he got up, he coughed a bit and his eyes found Gon again. Gon in those short shorts that were now just above his fingertips when he had his hands to his sides. And when he eyed Gon after he was knocked back and was standing near him with his arms up from the punch he'd blocked, he thought he was seeing things when he noticed. I-is that a bulge!? No no no…I'm hallucinating…how hard was I knee'd just now!?

Knuckle was composed on the outside, but had so many questions on the inside. So…when they fought me before it wasn't like this…or did I just not notice!? Or is this some new development? What's with all the ambiguity!? They look like…twelve…! He shook his head. No no…they have to be older, they're nen users after all. So they're in their teens? I remember when I was in my teens. I was so cool! Either way they're damn kids compared to me. Why is this happening!? Am I nuts or are they fucking at such a young age!? Every damn fall looks like a dry hump! The pale one's gonna die of nosebleeds tonight and the other one is running at me like he's got a death wish.

Killua had his arms up, hands in fists, face so serious, nose pouring steady streams of blood and yet he said plain as day, "I'll make you move with the next strike..."

The hell you will! What the fudge!?

By the time Gon and Killua found walking sticks and were limping away in defeat, Knuckle was pretty sure that something was going on between them, but it wasn't really like that was any of his business.

Behind the tree, Shoot waited. Now is the perfect chance. Tensions, in his own mind, were high. The targets didn't know he was right there and could annihilate them. That's if he could move from his spot behind the tree. D-DAMMIT! He slumped forwards and his tears were streams. I'm such a coward!

A/N: 2 chapters to make up for missing last week. Don't kill me! I am so sorry for turning Hunter X Hunter into a shoujo!?

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